Make It Perfect 41 X Walter Schreifels

Unlock your creativity and dive into the mind of musician and artist Walter Schreifels in this episode of Make It Perfect! From songwriting tips and music influences to painting inspiration and personal growth, this episode is packed with insights for musicians, painters, and creatives of all kinds. Learn how to: Overcome self-doubt and build creative confidence Develop discipline in art and music Draw inspiration from Joy Division, The Smiths, Neil Young, Boygenius, and Katherine Wheel Connect with your audience while staying authentic Turn challenges like Tourette’s into creative strengths Tap into the magic of the creative process and the “inner child” mindset Whether you’re exploring punk music history, searching for artistic inspiration, or looking for guidance on songwriting and painting, this conversation offers practical advice, humor, and real-life stories that will inspire your next project. 🎨 Topics Covered: Music Influences, Songwriting Tips, Punk Music, Indie Music, Painting Process, Creativity Hacks, Mental Health in Art, Artistic Growth, Self-Reflection, Discipline in Creative Work Recommended for fans of: Joy Division, Quicksand, Rival Schools, Gorilla Biscuits, The Smiths, Boy Genius, Catherine Wheel, Punk Music, Indie Music, DIY Art, Creative Inspiration 📌 Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro & Creative Mindset 2:35 – Music Journey & Band Mentorship 8:10 – Writing Lyrics & Songwriting Discipline 14:45 – Painting & Studio Process 21:20 – Overcoming Self-Doubt & Personal Growth 29:00 – Influential Records & Music Memories 36:50 – The Magic of Childhood Imagination 42:10 – Punk Music Influence & CBGB Stories 48:00 – Closing Thoughts & Advice   / walterschreifels     / rival_schools_nyc     / qsnyc   ______ Make It Perfect is a documentary style show about you. We create perfect conversations and make perfect paintings. Everything is perfect, until it's not..and when that happens, we talk about that too. Who are we when the veneer brushes off? That's the ultimate question. Created and hosted by Ryan Rado -   / ryan_rado   Filmed/Edited by Alden Emmons   / alden_media   Additional Graphic work by Tara Dugger   / angels__echo   Make It Perfect in collaboration with Lotus Building Group, Nashville TN / lotusbuildinggroup Recorded inside Houston Station in Nashville TN / houstonstationnash #CreativeProcess #SongwritingTips #MusicInspiration #ArtisticGrowth #PaintingProcess #CreativeMindset #IndieMusic #PunkMusicHistory #overcomingselfdoubt #BehindTheScenes #MusicAndArt #ArtistLife #InspirationForArtists #CreativeJourney #StudioVibes #MusicPodcast #ArtPodcast #CreativeDiscipline