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Morning Routines: Ryan Hurst on Movement, Mindset, Health-Span, Music and Martial Arts& Starting Your Day Right

Morning routines are everywhere—CEOs, athletes, and high performers swear by them. But musicians? Not so much. In this special guest solocast, Ryan Hurst of GMB Fitness shares his personal morning routine and the mindset behind it. Originally recorded when he was living in Osaka, this episode was previously only available to my private community. Now, I’m bringing it to the podcast because I believe these insights are just as valuable for musicians and creatives as they are for athletes and trainers.
Ryan takes a grounded, holistic approach to training—his routine is about more than just movement; it’s about setting the right tone for the day, staying consistent, and cultivating the right mindset. I’ve personally had a morning routine for over 10 years, and I can tell you—it’s a game-changer, especially when you’re constantly on the move. While I’m currently on tour, I’ve noticed how having even a loose framework helps me stay focused and energized despite time zones, deadlines, and performances.
This episode isn’t just about fitness—it’s about how structure and routine can help you show up better in whatever you do.
Links & Resources:
🎧 Follow Ryan Hurst & GMB Fitness: https://gmb.io/about/ryan-hurst/🎵 Check out my Mobility Course for Musicians – designed for touring & studio life: https://www.holisticpianoacademy.com/courses/musicians-movement-ritual

Artistry vs. Craftsmanship: (Why Technique Alone Will Never Make You a True Musician)

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Why Art is Not a Sport

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Why Friends Cannot Be Our Coaches: Artists and 'Emotional Labor'

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Coaching vs Therapy: A Creative's Perspective

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What is an Artist Coach? A Guide for Independent Artists

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What is Critical Thinking and Why Artists Need It

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Relationship-building, personality development & being a supportive collaborator as a musician w/ Ferenc Nemeth

NYC-based Hungarian drummer Ferenc Nemeth is a Grammy-award-winning musician and educator who continues to push the boundaries of jazz drumming, composition and education with his unique approach of self-development and artistry. Nemeth has been one of the most sought after drummers both, in Europe and the United States with a lineage from a musical family, lending him a unique dynamism and versatility fostered from a very early age.  
 
From his early days at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and the Thelonius Monk Insitute of Jazz in Los Angeles, Nemeth has learned from and worked with the world’s finest jazz musicians and groups including Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Terence Blanchard, Kenny Werner, the Billy Childs Trio, Bob Sheppard, Dave Carpenter, John Clayton, Jimmy Heath, The Henry Mancini Orchestra amongst others.  An ever-present thirst for exploration and experimentation has seen Nemeth travel widely and play with musicians from a stunning variety of backgrounds and countries. This occupation in turn, has also resulted in Nemeth’s regular participation in workshops and teaching programs around the world.
 
We catch up in this informal chat after our artist residency at the Bimbache openART Festival to unpack some serious themes revolving around the challenges musicians face today in an ever-growing and confusing industry that threatens the authentic growth and integrity of artists at various phases of their careers with a strong focus on goals, personality development, and intentionality.
 
Watch the extended, unedited taping session here (includes additional footage and transcripts).
 
 

What is Perfectionism and How Does It Affect Artists?

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What Are Limiting Beliefs (And How Do They Affect Artists)?

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