Today we’d like to introduce you to Eric Scullin.
Hi Eric, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I grew up with parents and grandparents who instilled a deep love of music and the arts in me. My grandmother was a concert pianist and my first teacher. At 14, my mom got me an old Mbox to learn Pro Tools on a laptop and begin recording. At 18, I made my first album with my band and was regularly playing in clubs around California. Since then, I’ve been lucky to work on tons of music I love and continue making records and playing music for myself and other artists.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I would guess that music (as with many of the arts) is one of the least smooth roads to take professionally. Whether it’s auditions, submitting tracks, or working with artists/ clients, learning how to respond to respond and adapt is a crucial skill. Especially as an artist, it seems like you have to be in it for the right reasons: being compelled to make your art for its own sake and basing all your work off of that motivation.
Can you give our readers some background on your music?
I really enjoy approaching the various creative sides of the music business from all angles. As an artist/ singer/ songwriter/ producer, I have my own band called Dysplay with Devin Hoffman. We’ve released an EP and a number of singles and our debut LP will be coming out in 2021. I also love producing and writing with other artists. I have my studio in Mt. Washington where I’ve had a home base for years now. I am a musical director for artists as well, putting their live shows together and playing keys, guitar, background vocals, etc. in their bands. I’d consider myself an artist first and I think a lot of the people I work with enjoy that collaborative approach to their work as well.
How do you define success?
I’d define success as freedom. Freedom to make your body of work when and how you want and the freedom to support your art on your terms. Freedom to do all that and be well-received enough that it is not only self-sustaining but allows for growth. Freedom to choose what you work on and what you don’t.
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: ericscullin.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericscullin/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericscullin/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericscullin
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45zkzp4XO9-psqBPLFdGmQ
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QkYrt1DCMpEsuTtm7cY3a?si=lXHzXY3OSV2v1oW1ZCGY_A
Image Credits
Brandon Hardy, Sofia Felino, Leah Vukelich, Rob Zarilli
