Connect with Tomi
· Website: tomimartin.com
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomimartin/
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomi.martin/
· Facebook: Tomi Martin and the Prodigal Sons: https://www.facebook.com/tomimartinandtheprodigalsons/
· Bandcamp: https://tomimartintheprodigalsons.bandcamp.com/track/pulpit-hammer
Episode Summary
Tomi Martin has played with and around some of the biggest names in music, including TLC, Monica, En Vogue, OutKast, Goodie Mob, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Stevie Nicks, Mick Jagger, 112, Curtis Mayfield, and more. In this episode, Jeremy and Tomi trace his journey from Kentucky kid taking apart guitars to an Atlanta musician who became the call when major producers needed feel, versatility, and professionalism. Tomi shares the audition that changed everything with Pebbles, studio memories with Michael Jackson and Madonna, his ties to the Dungeon Family, the making of records like Unpretty and Don't Let Go, and the business lessons musicians need to learn before they get lost in the thrill of the room.
What You'll Learn
· How Tomi's curiosity about the guitar shaped his musicianship
· Why one audition with Pebbles helped open the Atlanta music industry to him
· The difference between being a live musician and a studio musician
· What it was like working with global icons and Atlanta legends
· Why musicians need to understand credits, payment, and business conversations upfront
Memorable Quotes
· "A lot of live players can't do studio, and a lot of studio can't do live."
· "You have to work for the record."
· "My friend saw me better than I saw myself."
· "If you don't, you'll never know what you missed."
Finding Your EDGE + Clarity Cards
In Finding Your EDGE, Jeremy Haselwood's book helps readers unlock their talent and purpose by getting clear about who they are and what they are called to build. Available on Amazon, Audible, Kindle, and Apple Books. Order here: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Your-EDGE-Unlock-Purpose/dp/B0BW32LXTP/
And if you need a practical spark for reflection, journaling, team conversations, or personal growth, Clarity Cards are designed to help you ask better questions, name what matters, and move with more intention. Get your deck here: www.clarity-cards.com
