Get hyped because we have PETE SUMMERS on the podcast. This is an episode that is overall filled with growth. I got sit down with the Boston-based DJ and music producer to hear about his story on how he came up in the industry and the lessons he learned. From playing music covers to sharing upbeat and fun music with others, Pete Summers learned a lot about himself and the ways that helped him grow. We talked about the struggles of perfectionism, finding our voice as a creative, and getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!
Chapters:
0:00 – Episode Highlight
0:34 – Guest Intro
1:34 – Mental Health Status
3:17 – Featured Funko Pop
6:52 – Peter’s Inspiration for Music
11:36 – Choosing the Creative College Major
15:38 – The First YouTube Cover
20:05 – Choosing to be a DJ and Music Producer
26:21 – Early Experiences as a DJ
33:16 – Struggling with Perfection
40:52 – How to Overcome Perfectionism
47:41 – Change Your Mindset on Comparison
50:09 – Finding Your Own Voice
57:22 – How to Get Better at Networking
1:04:31 – Figure Out Your Limits of Burn Out
1:11:17 – How to Balance Multiple Things
1:22:11 – Flowers to Guest
1:22:58 – Putting Yourself in Uncomfortable Situations
1:31:52 – Song Association
1:34:27 – Question from the Audience
1:37:18 – Big 3 Questions
1:43:04 – Pete Summers Upcoming Events and Socials
Music Used: Greatest Fear - Benson Boone
Pete Summers Socials (Instagram, Tik Tok , Facebook, & Sound Cloud): @petesummersmusic
Pete Summers YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@petesummersmusic
Pre-save his new song ‘By My Side’: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/petesummers/by-my-side/?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social
Upcoming Events:
-June 13 @ BSMT in Boston
-June 20 @ The Grand in Boston
Highest Version Social: https://linkin.bio/highestversion
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