001: Unlocking Your Voice with Charlie Okamura "Be Creative Be Free" with Brandon Gass

"Be Creative Be Free" with Brandon Gass : Unlocking Your Voice with Charlie Okamura

In this episode, we dive into an enlightening conversation with world-class singer and performer, Charlie Okamura. Join us as we journey through Charlie's musical upbringing in California, his evolution as a vocalist, and his current life in Tokyo, where he continues to enchant audiences with his voice.

What You'll Discover:
Charlie's Musical Roots: Learn about his early exposure to music in a Japanese-American household and how singing early his father turned into his first singing lessons.

Karaoke and Competitions: Uncover the significance of karaoke in Charlie's life, leading to his participation in contests from a tender age and how these experiences shaped his career.

Navigating Creativity: Gain insights into Charlie's creative process, his transition from mimicking idols to finding his unique voice, and the influences of R&B, soul, and traditional Japanese music on his style.

The Impact of Technology: Delve into how technology has transformed music production and creativity, offering unprecedented opportunities for artists to share their work and connect with audiences globally.

The Power of Audience and Connection: The power of connecting with an audience fuels Charlie’s continued passion for singing and performing. And at the end of the day, we are all looking to connect as people on this planet and it is a powerful fuel for all of us to explore our own passions and pursuits.

Follow Charlie Okamura:
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Love and Peace Band Performance: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CwIJI4RIF1M/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Stanley Commercial Featuring Charlie Okamura: https://youtu.be/Gnh1OvFvCBw?si=JVk9TCvWGlvQjACr

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Brandon Gass has followed his creative North Star through many paths in the entertainment and immersive tech industries. He's a creative executive, marketer, producer, director, content creator, video and audio editor, mixer, sound designer, pro touring musician, multi-instrumentalist, guitar teacher, songwriter, and performer that continues to evolve. His deep curiosity for people and the magical, undefinable origins of creativity has evolved into developing and hosting the "Be Creative Be Free" podcast to provide helpful insights to the audience, to add fuel to his own creative fire, and give a platform to some amazing people that you all should know.


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