We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Julian Frampton a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Julian, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Can you open up about a risk you’ve taken – what it was like taking that risk, why you took the risk and how it turned out?

Pursuing music full time is no easy task. It’s all or nothing and the reward is never promised. When the pandemic hit, I had spent the previous 5 years as a touring musician and was left contemplating where I was in life and what I really wanted to do next. I decided to pursue a corporate career to make sure that I was able to support my family. I got a full time salary job and I enjoyed the work I was doing but I constantly felt like a piece of me was missing. After 3 years working there, I was lucky enough to get signed to a publishing deal with BMG. This was my moment to fully bet on myself and risk it all. I left my job to pursue music full time again and I have never felt happier. That hole inside of me has been filled once again and the creative side of me has been brought back to life.

Julian, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

Whether it was solo, as a duo, or with a band, I have been involved in musical projects for most of my life. I have been lucky enough to tour the country more than once and play some iconic venues like The Forum in Los Angeles. I have always been the main songwriter and producer for all of those projects and it only made sense that I would find myself eventually writing and producing for others. I have always been told that I am a good storyteller. Helping others tell their stories is something I find great joy in nowadays. Today, I feel like the word “producer” can mean a million different things. When I say I produce others, I mean that I get in to a room with a band or an artist and help guide them through the process of recording their song. From playing and recording most, if not all, of the instruments all the way through to mixing the songs, I am a one stop shop. I love hearing a song in its most raw form and then the playful magic that occurs when working in a studio or a rehearsal space to add all of the missing pieces. Writing and producing comes very naturally to me and it’s where I feel like the most honest version of myself.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

I think the most rewarding aspect of being a creative is relishing in the moments of childlike wonder and playfulness. There are no rules and there are no rulers when you create and it brings a wonderful feeling of peace and calm as you allow the universe to use you as a vessel to tell it’s stories. Making mistakes usually ends up being a positive thing and trying new approaches without the fear of failure allows for the ultimate potential for growth. When I work with artists I want them to try things and make mistakes and do what scares them. There is no judgement here.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

My passion and love for music has driven my creative journey up to this point but the birth of my daughter has expanded my perspective on it all even more. Knowing that I am setting an example for her makes me want to be the best version of myself every single day. I want her to see her father pursuing his dreams and being creative on a daily basis.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: julianframpton
• Facebook: Facebook.com/julianframptonband
• Other: Email: [email protected]

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Chris Cuffaro Joe Schaeffer Kami Arant