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To be like the greats, you have to study the greats. Every two weeks I release an episode breaking down the creative philosophy of a great artist to help you become a better creator.

  1. Stanley Unwin, Publisher, The Lord of the Rings (Part 1)

    FEB 16

    Stanley Unwin, Publisher, The Lord of the Rings (Part 1)

    Sir Stanley Unwin is the founder of Allen & Unwin, the publishing firm behind J.R.R. Tolkien, Roald Dahl, Bertrand Russell, Thor Heyerdahl, and more. In preparation for this episode I read Stanley's memoir, The Truth About a Publisher, and his son (and successor) Rayner's personal history of the company, George Allen & Unwin: A Remembrancer.

    1h 4m
  2. Bonus Content: J.R.R. Tolkien

    FEB 2

    Bonus Content: J.R.R. Tolkien

    Sharing all of the notes I had that didn't make it into the Tolkien deep dive.

    2h 21m
  3. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings (Part 2)

    JAN 19

    J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings (Part 2)

    J.R.R. Tolkien is the author of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. In preparation for today's episode I read J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography by Humphrey Carpenter, The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien by Humphrey Carpenter, watched the documentary A Film Portrait of J.R.R. Tolkien, and read 11 interviews.

    1h 38m
  4. J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings (Part 1)

    JAN 5

    J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings (Part 1)

    J.R.R. Tolkien is the author of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. In preparation for today's episode I read J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography by Humphrey Carpenter, The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien by Humphrey Carpenter, watched the documentary A Film Portrait of J.R.R. Tolkien, and read 11 interviews.

    1h 17m
  5. Bonus Content: Jaco Pastorius

    11/24/2025

    Bonus Content: Jaco Pastorius

    All of the research that ended up on the cutting room floor from studying Jaco Pastorius. ⁠Subscribe to the Artwell newsletter ⁠⁠ Further Reading: ⁠⁠Jaco: The Extraordinary and Tragic Life of Jaco Pastorius⁠⁠⁠⁠Jaco: The Film⁠⁠⁠⁠Jaco Pastorius: The Lost Tapes Documentary

    28 min
  6. Jaco Pastorius, The World's Greatest Bass Player (Part 2)

    11/10/2025

    Jaco Pastorius, The World's Greatest Bass Player (Part 2)

    If you spent anytime with Jaco Pastorius you'd realize his nails were in perfect condition... This is part 2 of my deep dive into Jaco's ideas, lessons, and process. ⁠Subscribe to the Artwell newsletter ⁠ Further Reading: ⁠Jaco: The Extraordinary and Tragic Life of Jaco Pastorius⁠⁠Jaco: The Film⁠⁠Jaco Pastorius: The Lost Tapes Documentary

    59 min
  7. Jaco Pastorius, The World's Greatest Bass Player (Part 1)

    10/27/2025

    Jaco Pastorius, The World's Greatest Bass Player (Part 1)

    Even before he was famous, Jaco Pastorius would introduce himself like this, “Hi, My name is John Francis Pastorius III, and I'm the greatest electric bass player in the world”. Rolling eyes would quickly be replaced by slacked jaws when he started to play… because it only took a matter of seconds to realize he really was the greatest bass player in the world. This is part 1 of my deep dive into Jaco's ideas, lessons, and process. Subscribe to the Artwell newsletter Further Reading: Jaco: The Extraordinary and Tragic Life of Jaco PastoriusJaco: The FilmJaco Pastorius: The Lost Tapes Documentary

    1h 2m

  8. 09/15/2025

    Bonus Content: Joni Mitchell

    All of the notes that I had about Joni Mitchell that didn't make it into the deep dive. ⁠Get the Joni Mitchell recap newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Listen to my playlist Joni Mitchell: Love From Both Sides⁠

    1h 55m
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To be like the greats, you have to study the greats. Every two weeks I release an episode breaking down the creative philosophy of a great artist to help you become a better creator.

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  • Creator
    Jacob Kelly
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jacob Kelly
  • Show Website
    Artwell