Get After It w/ John Kay

I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to sit down with a living legend, Sijo James W. DeMile. DeMile is the founder of the Wing Chun Do system of martial arts, a practical self-defense system based on scientific and physiological truths, designed to end a fight in less than two seconds. At 81 years old, DeMile's sharp, analytical mind is still working toward growing the Wing Chun Do system, specifically its facets of personal development beyond physical techniques. DeMile is more interested in the mind. If that's not enough, he trained extensively with Bruce Lee, and helped Lee develop many of the skills which made him undeniable. Our conversation is full of truth, wisdom, and insight into the human condition. I really think you'll enjoy this, whether you are into martial arts or not. Let's get after it!

Adam Ayan is a renowned audio mastering engineer and the winner of numerous Grammys (33 to date!) and TEC awards for his work; he has dozens of #1 singles and albums to his credit.   The protege of legendary mastering engineer Bob Ludwig, Ayan has mastered thousands (THOUSANDS!) of recordings for some of the most popular artists of our time, including, but not limited to...Barbra Streisand, The Bee Gees, Bob Marley, Brian Setzer, Brian Wilson, Bruce Springsteen, Carrie Underwood, Counting Crows, Def Leppard, Dream Theater, Disturbed, Doobie Brothers, Faith Hill, Foo Fighters, Gloria Estefan, Hunter Hayes, Incubus, John Legend, Katy Perry, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, Kenny Rogers, Lana Del Rey, LeAnn Rimes, Linkin Park, Luke Bryan, Luis Fonsi, Madonna, Martina McBride, Megadeth, Neil Sedaka, Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana, Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, Phish, Queen, Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, Rolling Stones, Rufus Wainwright, Rush, Sara Evans, Sarah McLachlan, Smashing Pumpkins, Sugarland, Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins, Vince Gill, Wynonna, and Zac Brown Band.   Ayan is recognized as a thought leader in the mastering community, giving speeches, performing TED talks, and sitting on panel daises regarding current happenings and trends in the mastering field, as well as the music industry at large. He is also an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of Southern Maine’s School of Music since 2000, creating the curriculum for and teaching classes in digital audio and music production.   I’ve had the pleasure of working with Adam when I produced a record in 2013, and the results blew me away — he was able to address issues in my mixes at the mastering level which I didn’t realize were possible, all while being available and eager to provide positive and constructive feedback, which helped me grow leaps and bounds as a producer and mixing engineer.   I can’t tell you how excited I am to have the opportunity to have Adam tell his stories and share his wisdom with you, and how grateful I am for him carving out time from his busy schedule to do so   Let’s get after it!

This episode of Get After It w/ John Kay features Tony Matta, Sous Chef at Kid Rock's Made In Detroit, a brand new restaurant inside the recently opened Little Caesar's Arena in downtown Detroit. We talk about overcoming adversity, gentrification, being an entrepreneur, and much more. Let's get after it!

This episode of Get After It w/ John Kay features Cody Hawken, Chief Technical Officer of 1xRUN. We talk about skateboarding, art, punk rock, being an entrepreneur, freelancing, and much more. Let's get after it!

In honor of Rock CF Foundation's 10-year anniversary as an IRS-approved 501c3 nonprofit corporation, here is the re-release of the premier episode of Get After It with Emily Schaller, Rock CF's indomitable founder and CEO. The Rock CF Foundation is dedicated to increasing the quality of life for people with Cystic Fibrosis. With the help of a core group of volunteers, the Foundation utilizes the arts, entertainment, fashion and fitness to support research initiatives and heighten public awareness in the fight against cystic fibrosis.   Happy birthday, Rock CF!!   Let's get after it!

This episode of Get After It w/ John Kay features Velda Garcia, founder of Fayz Media Group and manager of such touring bands as Battlecross, Crimson Shadows, and Black Fast. If you are in a band, or are interested in the music business, this conversation is a must-listen. Let's get after it!

This episode of Get After It w/ John Kay features my guest Shawn May, a renowned luthier and founder of May Custom Basses. What's a luthier?? Come find out! Let's get after it!

This episode of Get After It w/ John Kay features Josh Sobeck, front-of-house audio engineer and tour manager for I Prevail. I had a fun time talking with my protege. Let's get after it!

This episode of Get After It w/ John Kay features Rocco Ambrose, founder of the Ambrose Academy of Wing Chun Do, and Grandmaster and Inheritor of the Wing Chun Do system of martial arts, which traces its roots from Bruce Lee. 'Sigung' Ambrose shares lessons learned from his life and from over four decades of experience training in martial arts. We had an amazing conversation. Let's get after it!

This episode of Get After It w/ John Kay features Don Slater, bassist of Battlecross, a critically-acclaimed thrash metal band from Detroit. We share stories of sacrifice and loss. We go deep. Let's get after it!

This episode of Get After It w/ John Kay features Danny Methric, vocalist and guitarist for The Muggs, a critically-acclaimed blues-rock band from Detroit.  Let's get after it!

This episode of Get After It w/ John Kay features Matt Puhy, drummer for the band Wilson, a fast-rising hard rock band from Detroit.  Let's get after it!

This episode of Get After It w/ John Kay features Jim Doyon, founder and co-owner of InkAddict, a tattoo lifestyle brand company.  Let's get after it!