059 | Steve Young: The Music of Courageous Curiosity

Welcome back to TIPS! In this episode, hosts Ashlie and Gilbert sit down with Steve Young, the founder of the commercial music program at Concordia University Irvine. Steve, a seasoned musician, producer, and composer, shares how his extensive industry experience has equipped him to train the next generation of versatile musicians to be ready to pivot in a rapidly evolving business. He candidly discusses the grassroots challenges of launching a new program, from fearing "what if nobody comes" to adapting to the slower pace of academic institutions after a fast-paced career in the music business. He highlights the paramount importance of curiosity and continuous learning, even embracing areas where you might "suck," a practice he himself models through ongoing self-education. Tune in - pun intended - and let’s get started!-------The Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine offers fully accredited online graduate degrees and professional certificates in three content areas: Organizational Leadership, Executive Coaching and Consulting, and Counseling. Experience transformational education that operates at the crossroads of competence, character, and connection through the Townsend Institute’s life-changing counseling and leadership programs. To find out more, visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.cui.edu/townsend⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Enjoying the podcast? We want your input! Please email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for any feedback or ideas you have on topics or guests you would like to learn from!-------Episode music is "Psalm 1 (That Man)" featuring Tommy Walker, Ben Lange, & Kip Fox, produced by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Songwriter Initiative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of The Center for Worship Leadership at Concordia University Irvine.

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