Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Trent Park. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Trent, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Can you share a story about the kindest thing someone has done for you and why it mattered so much or was so meaningful to you?

I think the kindest thing done to me in the creative industry I’m in is tell the truth. Los Angeles has a way of embellishing the truth so much it turns into a lie. What I value with the people I work alongside is their truthfulness and transparency. When an artist I’m working with is truthful with me it accomplishes a couple things; it allows me the insight of who they really are and allows me to become more effective at producing something they are truly happy with. When I truly learn an artist I’m able to make a sound that reflects them; in doing that I save time and bandwidth because I’m able to get to the best version of what I’m creating quicker. I always ask my artists questions throughout my creative process like “do you like this direction?” or “what are your thoughts”. That way the artist gives consent to me to dig deeper into what I hear.

Trent, 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?

My career journey is and will forever contain many twists and turns, but in short I MAKE MUSIC + I MAKE VISUALS. I began in songwriting when I first moved from New York to LA. I was always attracted to the power of words and how it can manipulate a feeling, when pairing it with music I felt it to be a form of magic. As years went on my interest slowly gravitated to the production element of music. I started diving into music production for artists and I’ve been doing it ever since. Nothing makes me more fulfilled then seeing/feeling an artist respond to the work we created together.

In the past few years I’ve peeled another artistic layer of my identity back: directing music videos. I took a risk and funded/directed/produced a music video for myself (yeah, I do my own artist stuff too!). I never felt an energy like being on set in my entire life. So I did a marathon of visuals for myself that year which led to artists reaching out to me to direct their videos.
I wasn’t trying to have a style but my eye always led me into symmetry,highly artistic, practical, moody and abstract type scenes. My proudest moments have only been dreams so far. I’m dreaming of the day when I am stepping into a level of art that gets exposed to the. millions, I dream of when I can hire more friends/creatives into my circle, I dream to make something that shifts an emotion between the climate. I’m proud of future self

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

So I was inspired to look at history books and the way the study past civilizations is their art. We saw hieroglyphics, we saw pottery, we saw carvings. Art is something lasting that people will be able to identify with more than any other medium. Music is the most potent art form as it can hit an emotion universally & quickly. I think that is a rewarding thing to be part of.

Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?

I don’t think it was a pivot outwardly but more internal. In the beginning of my career I felt I had to be defined by a simple title. That title will define my work and how people think of me. As I grew into myself I outgrew my title. I tried to shove my career passions into one and it was hard. Living professionally in music/visuals/events I forgave myself for being so hard on myself. It’s ok to be an entrepreneur with many colors to what you do. I was oddly ashamed of being jack of all trades but now I’m grateful because it affords me a life where I an work for myself.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @trentpark
• Youtube: @trentparkmusic