(Also: Imogen Heap got 800+ fans to send her sound samples for an album. EIGHT HUNDRED. That's dedication.)

Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Episode covers:

- Early-stage feedback (when changes are still cheap)
- What to do when fans hate your new direction
- Why "what do you think?" is the wrong question

Episode 336: Community Collaboration 🎧
www.unstarvingmusician.com/community-co...

Nice.

That's actually a great tip.

The "Frog with Human Head" story might be my favorite.

Nice. That's a cool tune.

Pretty darn handsome too. Scary when in front of your face though.

I once did 2 hours pruning on a hillside vineyard (part of a tour). I'm guessing most people would hate it. Another large swath couldn't hack it, but I'm open minded. Grab a pair of shears and give it a try. If not this, I hear there are plenty of openings in construction.

Seven years into following his journey - from teaching on the Navajo Nation to building the "Levatators" community - Eli keeps evolving in ways that inspire.

You can hear our conversation on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

www.unstarvingmusician.com/eli-lev-3/

Turns out when you tour 250 shows a year while weaving together Jewish, Buddhist, and Navajo spiritual practices, you have some thoughts on sustainable artistry.

The "entry and exit friction" of touring life is real. So is finding sacred space in the chaos.