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Achieving Music One String at a Time: Ryan Pryor, Dulcimer Guitar, and Inglewood Instruments
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Rediscovering Musical Joy with Ryan Pryor of Inglewood Instruments
In this episode of Second Verse, host Becky Boyland sits down with Ryan Pryor, Founder of Inglewood Instruments and creator of the Cumberland dulcimer guitar. Ryan shares his unique journey from studying music in college to pivoting through various careers before discovering a new passion for designing instruments. Listen in as they discuss the importance of making music accessible, the process of instrument innovation, and how trying something different can reignite creativity. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned musicians, this episode offers inspiration and practical insights.
Sponsors:
- Attitude Creativity: https://attitudecreativity.com/blueprint
- Singing / Straw: https://secondverse.com/singingstraw (affiliate link, 10% coupon auto-applied, or use code “secondverse”)
Connect with Ryan Pryor:
- Website: https://heyinglewood.com/
- Email: [email protected]
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heyinglewood
- Instagram: @heyinglewood https://www.instagram.com/heyinglewood/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-2ohSzzPjX60ulbn5ruE1g
Timestamps:
- 00:00 Teaser Clip: Ryan Pryor of Inglewood Instruments
- 00:34 Becky's Intro
- 01:54 Welcoming Ryan
- 02:04 Ryan's Early Musical Journey
- 03:38 High School and Discovering Music Theory
- 06:31 College Years and Audio Engineering
- 07:21 Post-College Career Path
- 09:21 Discovering the Dulcimer
- 11:16 Building and Innovating Dulcimers
- 11:38 The Cumberland Model and Its Features
- 16:37 Sponsor: Attitude Creativity
- 17:58 Sponsor: Singing / Straw
- 18:56 Discovering the Inglewood Dulcimer Guitar
- 22:09 Discussing Instrument Design and Playability
- 29:32 Exploring New Headspaces with Capos
- 31:39 The Unique Characteristics of Diatonic Instruments
- 33:55 Introduction to Inglewood Play Education Courses
- 35:06 Beginner Course Details and Learning Path
- 36:37 Challenges and Benefits of Learning Music Online
- 44:36 Future Aspirations and New Instrument Ideas
- 47:04 Blending Acoustic and Electric Instruments
- 52:17 Combining Different Musical Influences
- 54:15 Where to Find More Information and Courses
- 55:39 Coda
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