Lil' Drummer Girl

Hey there, rockstars! Welcome back to The Lil' Drummer Girl Podcast, where we keep the beats rolling and the good vibes flowing. Today, I've got a real treat for you—none other than Wesley Finley, the powerhouse drummer behind the legendary roots' reggae band Rebelution. If you've ever grooved to their smooth yet electrifying beats, you already know this guy is a master of his craft.We're talking rhythms, reggae, and rising up as Rebelution rocks St. Pete. Hey, if you missed the St. Pete show, there's more to come. This year roster isn't done yet. See the link belowIn This Episode, We Cover:How Wesley Found His Groove – From early inspirations to rocking massive festival stages, what shaped his drumming style?The Magic Behind Rebelution's Sound – How does the band craft that signature blend of roots reggae, dub, and smooth vibes?Drumming for a Movement – Reggae is more than music—it's a message. Wesley shares how Rebelution keeps the spirit of unity, love, and social awareness alive and how he does it with being part of the Key for a Cure children's cancer treatment fundraising activities.Tips for Aspiring Drummers – Wesley's advice for keeping your playing tight, your timing on point, and your passion alive.So, whether you're a die-hard reggae fan, a drummer looking to master that hypnotic groove, or just someonewho loves feel-good music with a purpose—this episode is for you.Links & Resources:Follow Wesley Finley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wesdrummer/Check out Rebelution's music & tour dates: www.rebelutionmusic.comPick up a Frisbee or Golf Disc: Get tickets to Reggae Rise Up Festival: www.reggaeriseup.comDonate to help children with cancer - Key For A Cure Foundation | Funding Innovative Pediatric Cancer ResearchDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—because every little bit helps spread the love (and keeps me caffeinated enough to keep bringing you these epic convos). Stay passionate, keep drumming, and remember—you've got the rhythm inside you! Catch you on the next beat!Dawn-Marie

Happy Valentine's Day!Today's episode I discuss the importance of remaining happy during this Valentine's Day whether or not your have a partner.Valentine's Day should be a thoughtful reminder of the importance of self-love, self-care, and your true emotional well-being.Every year it seems that Valentine's Day places these large expectations on one saying that if you don't have a partner, it is a waste of time to celebrate it. well, phooey on that I say!I began giving "self-love shopping tours" back in 2015 to help women remember that it's O.K. NOT to have a partner. They are still worthy of love. Instead, it should be a reminder that we can put ourselves first and take great care of ourselves since we're always at the hand of taking care of others.Today I discuss some of the things to think about when looking for your best partner. It's also important to take care of yourself as well with or with one. Self-care isn't selfish, it's imperative to keep you sustainable as you reach your goals. There's nothing more important than finding happiness within and not thinking of all of the externals that might help bring happiness to your heart. There's a huge misconception that happiness is dependent on our external factors such as being in love, having a fancy car, a big house, a new baby, etc. But true happiness comes from within. It is a choice we must make for it to be true.Today's episode is a little nudge for you to find joy and fulfillment within yourself. I also cover the importance of celebrating all forms of love including platonic, familial, and self-love. So grab your chocolate heart, your hot cocoa and join us. I'll see you inside.Here's to hearts, puppies and rainbows,Love Always,Dawn-MarieXOXO

Ken Mary, is an American musician who is a drummer, producer, engineer, singer, record executive and song writer on over thirty-five albums that combined have sold over 5 million copies worldwide.He has worked in genres from heavy rock to choral music. He's played drums with https://alicecooper.com/ (Alice Cooper), http://www.johnwaiteworldwide.com/ (John Waite) and now with his current band https://www.flotstildeath.com/the-band/ (Flotsam & Jetsam). Ken also has a successful recording studio business https://www.sonicphish.com/ (Sonic Phish Productions)  located in Mesa, Arizona. Grab your earbuds and a cold bev and check out Ken's interview here. We'll see you inside.. (and check out the video of this interview on The Lil' Drummer Girl YouTube Channel or on the Website). Stay in touch with Ken - IG: https://instagram.com/KenMary1 (@KenMary1) or on Facebook Rock On & Rock Out, Dawn-Marie The Lil' Drummer Girl Podcast can be found anywhere you listen to podcasts. Stay in touch: IG: @lildrummergirl55 FB: Facebook.com/groups/thelildrummergirl

Greetings my lovely Drumsters, I hope you have been enjoying the wonderful days of summer. Today's episode is a quick dose of motivation to help you stay on track to wrap up your 2022 goals. Summer time is never easy to stay on track. The kids are out of school and there's so much to do before the winter time rolls around. Don't let this stop you from achieving your biggest goals. I must admit I myself have been a bad girl. I've been playing hookey from getting the things I've wanted to accomplish this year so now that I'm back on track, I want the same for you. Stay the course and don't give up. I'm routing for you!! Love Dawn-Marie XO

Greetings Lovely Drumsters, Have you been contemplating putting together an online course for your business? Well, you're in the right place. Today's guest, Fabiana Claure will show you how you can create your high ticket online program and make more money in your online business. Fabiana creates financial and artistic prosperity for musicians so that they can win back their time and build a legacy without sacrificing their quality of life. She holds a doctorate degree in music in piano performance with additional education in the music and entertainment industries. Fabiana co-founded a nationally featured music academy called Superior Academy of Music and recently with the University of North Texas Music Business and Entrepreneurship Program. Get Fabiana's 10 steps to building your online music business. https://fabianaclaure.com/gift (https://fabianaclaure.com/gift) Learn more about the Musicians Profit Umbrella Course at: https://themusciansprofitumbrella.com/ (https://themusciansprofitumbrella.com) Join Fabiana's Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/musicianscreatingprosperity (https://www.facebook.com/groups/musicianscreatingprosperity) And, if you haven't already grabbed a copy of the 151 Secrets book, get a copy today and get started on your path to success. Grab your copy of 151Secrets.com and learn more business tools and tactics for living on purpose and making your dreams come true. If you enjoy the show and would like to help support it, become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/podcastnetwork (htps://patreon.com/podcastnetwork) Rock On & Rock Out, Dawn-Marie Mutell XOXO

How's it going my rockin' Drumsters?  How has 2022 been treating you so far?  Have you kept your resolutions or have they fallen off the calendar?  I hope you're still on track.  If not, have no fear, you still have another 9 months to get back on the horse to get them accomplished.   Today's episode is a little dose of motivation where I offer some ways to keep you moving toward your dreams and goals.  So get yourself a cup of java or tea, your earbuds and I'll see you inside. Keep on Rockin!! Cheers, Dawn-Marie Be sure to check out the live musician/artist/entrepreneur videos over at the VLOGCAST go to: www.lildrummergirl.com Are you enjoying the show? Would like to help support it? Become a Patron just head over to: https://www.patreon.com/podcastnetwork (https://www.patreon.com/podcastnetwork) P.S. Looking for a life makeover? Check out the https://151secrets.com (151 Musically Inspired Secrets to Master This Thing Called Life) audio book. Each part will help you with a different aspect of your life (if you need a little bit of motivation).

Seasons Greetings My Lovely Drumsters,  I hope you had an amazing holiday season and that 2022 brings you all the love, dreams, and fun goodies life has to offer. Do you love Christmas songs?  They immediately seem to make the season of the holidays festive and I don't think Christmas would be the same without them.  They seem to be a genre of music that can make you cry, laugh, or just have fun with the family and friends for some sing-alongs.  I started a collection of Christmas albums after my parents passed because it was one of the traditions we had in our house growing up.  They always made me feel like they were there when I'd listen to them.  You're probably asking me, “Why are we talking about Christmas tunes?” Well for starters it's because today's guest is the lovely Juliette Valle who has created her first album, a wonderful Christmas album titled https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fTP6h3OvsBEOnSET9GNTb (“Joyfully”).  Not only is it one of the most beautiful sounding Christmas albums, but there's also a great cause that will be helped as it sells.  She is donating 100% of the profits to the National Kidney Foundation (a cause near and dear to her heart).  And, this means to the world to me as both my mom and brother were Dialysis patients.   Juliette is here today to discuss her current title holder of The Miss Florida Pageant (a title not to be taken lightly). Her new album, and how she's making an impact with it, and how she balances it all.   Juliette is not only a young beautiful woman on the outside, but, she seems to have a heart of gold.  She's a tremendously talented opera singer (and she's only a junior in college).  She's been a classically trained vocalist since she was 8 years old.  She holds two state MPA Vocalchampionships for the category of Opera Performance in a Foreign Language.  In 2015 she was admitted to https://fgo.org/index.shtml?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzeTn2r239QIVHhbUAR0hWgT4EAAYASAAEgJfXfD_BwE (Florida) https://fgo.org/index.shtml?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzeTn2r239QIVHhbUAR0hWgT4EAAYASAAEgJfXfD_BwE (Grand Opera's) teen program and became a prodigy for its https://youngarts.org/?_vsrefdom=adwords&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIia-a1b639QIVGSiGCh1JmwDsEAAYASAAEgIBmfD_BwE (Young) https://youngarts.org/?_vsrefdom=adwords&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIia-a1b639QIVGSiGCh1JmwDsEAAYASAAEgIBmfD_BwE (Artists Learning Academy (YALA)).  Juliette is currently an undergraduate at the https://www.frost.miami.edu/ (Frost School of Music) at the https://welcome.miami.edu/ (University of Miami) majoring in Political Science with minors in Broadcast Journalism, Music, and Theatre Arts. Please be sure to pick up a copy of her album and stay in touch with Juliette: YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9zwhzepHKo (Juliette Valle) FB:  https://www.facebook.com/juliettevalle23 (Juliette Valle 23) Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RealJulietteV/status/1406922738648895488 (RealJuliette V) Or download one of her sound bites on https://www.tiktok.com/@juliettevalle23 (TikTok) or https://www.instagram.com/theofficialjuliettevalle/ (IG) Hey, if you like the show and would like to help support it, please visit us at: https://patreon.com/podcastnetwork (https://patreon.com/podcastnetwork) And be sure to stop by the VLOG at www.lildrummergirl.com for more video interviews. Rock On & Rock Out, Dawn-Marie XO

Do you believe in Angels? I do. On Thanksgiving morning I was sitting at the beach doing some editing when along came a few folks strolling along the shoreline. They stopped to have a chat and I overheard one of them say "we kick off our tour tomorrow" so, of course, my ears perked up. I asked them what they did and Olivia said "we have a group called The Celtic Angels" she sings, dances, and plays the Irish drum. Olivia Bradley and Molly Elizabeth Gibson of the Celtic Angels Christmas show are here today to share their journey on the tour and how you just never know who and how you'll get your next gig.  Olivia is a vocalist, performer, and Irish dancer based out of Atlanta, Georgia.  She has performed with professionals such as Emmet Cahill, Sarah Brightman, John Doyle, and Dave Curley.  Olivia has won the Ambassador Award in 2015 and Senior Scholarship in 2020 from Irish Traditions Atlanta, a regional branch of Comhaltas which is an organization involved in the preservation and promotion of Irish traditional music. Additionally, she serves as a private voice instructor with the First Redeemer Conservatory of Music and Fine Arts in Cumming, Georgia. Olivia is thrilled to be touring with Celtic Angels and feels incredibly blessed for the opportunity. Learn more about Olivia and stay in touch with her at:FB:  Olivia Bradley MusicIG:  CelticAngelsShowFB:  CMIPresentsCelticAngelsWant a sneak peek of the show?  Check out the video highlights here:https://youtu.be/HdOW3e9nSAM (https://youtu.be/HdOW3e9nSAM) Let's stay in touch:IG:  @lildrummergirl55FB:  facebook.com/groups/lildrummergirlIf you like the show and would like to support it, please go to https://patreon.com/podcastnetwork (https://patreon.com/podcastnetwork) Thank you for your support and happy new year!! Let's make 2022 rock! Support this podcast

Greetings Lovely Drumsters, In today's episode, Tara Divina is here to share some of her favorite tips for staying centered as an artist. Tara is a heart-healing medicine musician who creates songs to bring our deepest prayers into reality.  Tara draws on her experience as a former Vice President at the Warner Music Group to offer business coaching for conscious musicians and visionary artists so they can build an organic fan base using authentic self-expression, and generate a sustainable income using all of their gifts. She is also tapped into karmic patterns, purpose, and destiny through the lens of Vedic Astrology,and brings her gift of seeing the unseen and together with her practical know-how to empower creatives to thrive while prioritizing their true calling. Need a creative booster shot? Listen in and take some notes. Learn how to avoid the shiny object syndrome" and how to reel yourself back to focus on what's important. Grab a cold one, your buds, and let's go. I'll see you inside. Stay in touch with Tara at:www.TaraDivina.comIG: @TaraDivinaDid you like this episode, help support Dawn-Marie at:https://www.patreon.com/podcastnetwork (https://www.patreon.com/podcastnetwork) Rock On & Rock Out,Dawn-Marie Support this podcast

Are you thinking about starting your own podcast? Do you already have one?  Today we have Mark Asquith CEO and founder of Captivate FM – Rebel Base Media.  Mark is here to help you gain genuine listeners and get more downloads of your show.Mark quit his day job back in 2005 and started Captivate FM  a podcast hosting service that serves thousandsof podcasters around the world.  He originally built the platform for his own podcast The Podcast Academy then decided to offer it to others.  Today it's used worldwide by droves of beginner and seasoned podcasters. I love the features that Captivate offers. I switched over from Libysn which I was using since 2016 years.  I since have moved the shows over to Captivate and couldn't be happier.  The best part of Captivate is that they continue to make these awesome features to help the podcaster make their lives that much easier.  Here are some of my favorite features:-You can create multiple shows for one price (up to 12,000 downloads).  It takes a while to reach that number so youcan be on the beginner plan for a while and still have any number of shows you'd like on that plan.-You don't need to uplevel your plan to get your audience number stats.  You'll see them all, and, they break them upfor you in such a way you truly get the real deal on who is listening to your show. -You can "drop-feed" one show into another. and so much more.Want to give it a try? Click the link below (if you do sign up, I will receive a small fee). Get your free 7 day trial here:https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=dawnmariemutell (Captivate.FM )Let me know if you start your show, I'd love to check it out.Rock On & Rock Out, Dawn-Marie Join us over at Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lildrummergirl (Facebook)   Support this podcast

Are you pondering about starting your own business?  Maybe a part-time side hustle but not really sure what or where to begin?  Or, maybe you're looking to start a podcast of your own for your business.  Today's guest John Lee Dumas (J.L.D) of Entrepreneurs on Fire is here to share how you too can begin your podcast and some things to do and avoid when you begin.  Even if you're a seasoned podcaster, you'll still learn something new about what to do and what not to do from JLD.    John Lee Dumas is the host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, an award-winning podcast where he interviews inspiring, Entrepreneurs who are truly on fire!  With over 2,500 episodes, 1million plus listens a month, and seven-figure annual revenue, JLD is just getting started. Stop by his podcast and learn more from successful entrepreneurs at: https://www.eofire.com/podcast/ (https://www.eofire.com/podcast/).  One must remember if you're looking to become your own boss things just don't happen overnight, it takes a lot of perspiration, persistence, determination, and gumption to be able to keep on going when the going gets tough.   Get ready to set your business on fire!! Grab a pen and take good notes. I'll see you inside. If you'd like to check out the video interview, you can watch it here: https://www.lildrummergirl.com/85-j-l-d-john-lee-dumas-of-entrepreneurs-on-fire-podcast/ (https://lildrummergirl.com/johnleedumas)  Rock On & Rock Out,Dawn-MarieXOP.S. If you haven't stopped by to say hi on our new FaceBook group, say hello and introduce yourselves at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/lildrummergirl

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make a living by using your voice?  I'm not referring to a singing career but rather a one doing voice-overs.  Audiobook narrators and voice-over work has been around for decades, but, today, there's an explosion of ways you can make money and earn a living as one. No longer do you need to hire a studio, an engineer, an editor, etc., you can now do it all and at home. Today's guest Ana Clements is Spanish by birth, British by nature, and as a bilingual, she says “she has twice as much to say”. She is the founder of the https://clubhousedb.com/club/923858030-audiobooks (AUDIOBOOKS CLUB on Club House) and helps those who are looking to become Audiobook Narrators, Voice Over Actors, or, anyone who is testing the waters, or a pro and to keep up with the latest and greatest news updates about the field. Ana is here today to show you how you too can begin using your voice to create a new stream of income for yourself. Ana worked in the corporate world of finance for over 20 years.  She felt like she hit a wall and knew she wanted to make a change.  As a seasoned vocalist, she decided she wanted to make a living using her voice.  So she cut the cord, and, jumped into the world of voice-over work full-time. Ana spent two years studying sound engineering and vocal production.  She's studied acting, character voicing, and narration. Today she works from her home studio in the U.K.  She is a bi-lingual audiobook narrator and voice-over actor.  There are lots to learn, so, grab your earbuds, grab a pen a paper (she's going to drop some pearls of wisdom here you don't want to miss so be sure to take good notes) and If you'd like to learn more, be sure to join her over at https://clubhousedb.com/club/923858030-audiobooks ( Club House). Rock On & Rock Out: Dawn-Marie  P.S.  Are you enjoying the podcast?  If so, would you like to support our channel and keep more shows like this coming your way?    https://www.patreon.com/podcastnetwork (Become a Supporter) We're kicking off a new network for small businesses to help them get their message out.  A small but powerful network with a large message to share with the world. You can help us here: https://www.patreon.com/podcastnetwork (Become a Supporter)  P.S.S. If you want more tips to help you live a life that's full, happy, healthy, and productive, check out the https://www.151secrets.com/ (151SecretsBook)    

Hello Rockin' Drumsters, I hope you are doing great and that you're accomplishing everything on your to-do lists and still getting in some downtime too. Are you looking to create some new and fresh logos for your business?  Would you like to add in your favorite colors but are not sure what they may mean to others?  Do you know what the color red means?  What about yellow when it comes to logos?  Find out here today where I will cover the colors and their meanings so that you can have the perfect logo and marketing materials for your business. In today's episode, I will cover the meanings behind the different colors are used in their logos and how you can incorporate your favorite colors into yours. So grab a pen and pad, take some good notes and go create your log masterpiece  I'll see you inside. Rock on & Rock Out,   Dawn-Marie XO  

Greetings my lovely Drumsters, I hope you are enjoying summer and having fun with family and friends.  Do you find that it's a little bit more tricky to stay motivated to doing the "important" things during this time of year?  You know, the stuff we don't want to be doing when we know that if we did, we can have some amazing things happen in our lives?  I know I do. And if you feel this way too, this show is for you!! Today I'll discuss a couple of things you can get jump started with and achieve your goals and STILL have fun before Summer's over. Grab a cool drink, your earbuds and take some great notes but more importantly, get moving!   I'll see you inside. Cheers, Dawn-Marie 

Are you looking to grow your audience or build your tribe?  Get more followers whether on your social media channels, YouTube channels or membership sites?  Hilda Labrada Gore  (Holistic Hilda) is here today to share how you can gain more ears and eyes on your creative ventures and make more money in your business. Today Hilda covers: Why hosting a podcast show is like Dancing with the Stars.  How to get your interviewee comfortable to get the best show. How you can find sponsors for your shows and so much more. Hilda is a bio-hacker, a certified health coach, and fitness professional.  She is also the host and producer of the Wise Traditions and Tradiciones Sabias podcasts.  She's here today to show you how to get it done. Grab your notebook, pen, favorite beverage, and earphones and let's get to it. I'll see you inside. Rock On & Rock Out! Dawn-Marie XO    

Greetings My Lovely Drumsters, Drumroll please....today I am sharing an interview we had with Tom McNeill of Patreon.  This is part of the Tampa Jam continued series.  Tom McNeill, Creator Partnerships Associate at Patreon, a membership platform that makes it easy for artists to get paid is here to tell you some of the amazing benefits you can easily obtain to help you find your niche, grow your audience, and get start funding your venture online. Tom will share tips on how you can grow your audience and tell you all of the benefits of starting your own Patreon membership site so that you can get financial support for your creative endeavors. Tom is a problem solver, strategic thinker and arts advocate with a decade of experience working with cultural, digital and creative organizations. Before joining Patreon in 2019, Tom’s career was shaped by work with artists, orchestras, festivals, venues, promoters, media organizations, record labels, music agencies and other creatively-minded entities. Tom began  his arts career in the 3-person team of the Cambridge Literary Festival before moving on to manage communications and digital strategy for the Academy of Ancient Music followed by the London Jazz Festival. Management agency HarrisonParrott then invited him to join their team in order to expand the agency’s ‘beyond-classical’ offering where he developed and represented projects for artists such as Jess Gillam, Stewart Copeland and Quincy Jones.  So grab your favorite beverage, earbuds and join us and take a listen to Tom's pearl's of wisdom on how to grow your tribe. You can also catch the video version at YouTube on The Tampa Jam VLOG site at: Tom's Interview Video Rock On & Rock Out! Dawn-Marie      

Greetings my lovely Drumsters,  I am so excited to share some great news.  I will be speaking at the Podfest Global starting this week.  I will be speaking on Wednesday evening and in honor of such, I am sharing my interview with the founder Chris Krimitsos.  He was a guest on our Tampa Jam Virtual Summit last year. Chris Krimitsos of the Podfest Expo is here to show you how you can quickly get started with podcasting. Talk to people that Chris Krimitsos has spent any amount of time with and you’ll hear descriptions like “changemaker,” “motivator,” “catalyst for change,” and “inspiration.” Whether it’s a major corporation’s CEO or a solopreneur, Chris is passionate about being a difference maker. Chris brings the unique perspective of success from both sides of an event. He understands the challenges of the organizer that needs to move an audience, having himself facilitated over 2,000 events that have brought together business owners, toward economic growth, under the umbrella of Tampa Bay Business Owners, which he founded in 2008. That success regionally was the springboard to launching a national event, Podfest Multimedia Expo, which he grew to over 5,100 attendees in just five years, now breaking Guiness Book of World Records thanks to his ability to communicate key messaging to that community. Under the CK Productions banner, as a filmmaker and producer, Chris successfully birthed The Messengers: A Podcast Documentary, which obtained worldwide distribution and theatrical screenings.              If you would like a free ticket, please DM me @lildrummergirl55 on IG and I'll get you the code for a free ticket.   I'll see you inside. Cheers,   Dawn-Marie   Let's Stay in Touch: IG: @lildrummergirl55    

Greeting my awesome Drumsters, Today I am sharing an interview I had with  Ian Anderson Gray during the Tampa Jam It's Time To Pivot Online Summit.  Ian is the founder of the Confident Live Marketing Academy and Seriously Social, a blog focused on live video and social media tools. He’s an international speaker, podcaster, trainer, teacher, and consultant. Ian's discusses how you can quickly and easily learn how to add livestreaming into your business.  Ian started blogging at Seriously Social in 2011, and a certain article on a social media management tool called Hootsuite, everything changed for him (it was getting  over 10,000 views per month). In 2015, he started speaking around the world on social media tools. Then in 2016, Ian wrote another article, this time on Facebook Live. It had over 4 million page views and allowed him to focus as a confident live video coach – helping entrepreneurs and businesses level up their impact, authority and profits using livestreaming in your business model. Check out today's show where he'll show you how you can quickly and inexpensively add livestreaming into your life and your business. Here is the link to the video version of this interview: Ian Anderson Gray Video Interview   Remember, to subscribe to the podcast so that you don't miss out on any releases.    Rock On & Rock Out, Dawn-Marie Stay in Touch: IG: @lildrummergirl55   P.S. If you're interested in having your own podcast show and don't know where to begin, check out Podcasting for Drummies, a complete step-by-step guide to show you how you can quickly get your show up in 30 days or less. To learn more, head over to: www.PodcastingForDrummies.com   

Hello my lovely Drumsters!  I sure hope you are having a great kick off to your new year and that your resolutions will come to fruition. Today's guest is Dave Cool (yes, that's his real name)   Dave  is the Vice President of Business Development at BandZoogle and he's here with us to share with you how you can create a working website that can do so many things that can earn you money in your business.  Dave has spoken at dozen of music conferences including SXSW, Canadian Music Week,  Folk Alliance, and, the ASCAP Expo.  He has also been interviewed by The Economist, Newsweek International, CNN.com, and, the Financial Post for his insights on the music industry. Dave is also a recovering punk rock drummer, comedy nerd, wine snob, and, vintage hockey card collector. So if you're an artist or musician that is looking for a way to showcase your work but aren't super techy?  The solution is simple, try Bandzoogle is the way to go! Get a beautiful website up and running in no time.  Learn how BandZoogle can help build your empire!  One of the coolest things about BandZoogle is that they don't take any commission fees when you add a membership site, or fundraising activities. You only pay the small monthly fee, that's all!   And, if you use code the special code he offers inside the episode, you can get 15% off your first year's subscription.     You can check out the video interview on the link below: Dave's Cool's Interview Video Here's to good health, lots of love, rockin' those goals, and having a super fun, and safe 2021.   Love, Dawn-Marie XO   P.S. If you're thinking about starting a podcast and not sure where to begin?  Check out Podcasting For Drummies.  You'll get the step-by-step instructions on how you can upload your show from inception to launch to promoting your show. Check it out below: www.PodcastingForDrummies.com             

Happy New Year my Drumsters! I hope you had a great New Year's Eve. Aren't you excited about having a new beginning? Last year was a train wreck and we've learned so much from it. Hopefully 2021 will get us back up and running like before the Pandemic and we can reclaim our lives.   The other day was #National Sleep In Day and I thought about how sometimes I get hit with insomnia and it's not so easy to sleep at all for that fact. I did some research and you'll be surprised to hear that most folks don't get a good night sleep.  Have you ever dealt with not getting a restful night's sleep?  Isn't it a train wreck?   I've been dealing with insomnia for decades now. I am listing below some of the products I refer to in this episode that I use to keep me from staying awake all night long. (Please note that if your purchase any of these products, I will receive a small commission).   Satin Eye Mask Satin Pillow Cases Gel Eye Depuffer/Sleep Mask Lavendar Pillow Spray Egyptian Cotton Sheet Sets Feather Bed Topper Black Out Curtains Sound Therapy CMT Oil   Having a good night's sleep is imperative to good health. We need our Z's to keep up with all of the stress we have in our daily lives, stay on our A-Game and give the ones we love the energy they need to feel loved.   So, I've learned that each of the above help me get a good night's sleep.  Be sure to check out today's episode and start getting a good night sleep.     Sweet Dreams,   Dawn-Marie XO   P.S. If you're looking for some more easy ways to add more positive changes in your daily life, check out the 151 Secrets book. It's the only book you'll need this year to see some incredible changes into your life!   P.S.S. Looking to start your own podcast?  Check out The Podcasting For Drummies course.  It's a step-by-step guide to help you get from launch to uploading your first show. www.podcastingfordrummies.com    

Hi my lovely Drumsters, I hope you're having a great last few days of this not-so-nice 2020.  The holiday season is always a great time to reflecting,  be grateful, and, to think about the think about the things you want for your life, your family, and your business.      Today's episode is about how you can add a bit of "style" to the upcoming year (new year, new you).  Do you like fashion? Or, do you think it's just a waste of time, and think people can be a slave to makeup and fashion?  Well, I don't believe we should never be a slave to anything, or, anyone for that fact, but, I do believe we should try to look our best.  If not for anyone but for ourselves.  So that we can feel better. I believe one of the reasons behind me becoming a fashion stylist was because my love of clothing started very young.  I believe it was because I had to wear a uniform to school for 12 years of my life.  On the one hand, it made us all feel equal, yet, on the other, it made me feel like I could never be true to myself.   So as times changed, and fashion became even more glamorous,  funky, and, cool, I couldn't wait to get out of class, run home and put on something that  I could feel like "me" when wearing it. Have you ever worn your favorite jacket, or your favorite pair of jeans and each time you wear them, it makes you feel a certain way?   We should all be able to show our true personalities in how we look each day.   Personal style allows us to think outside the box.  It allows us become the  "individuals" that our creator has meant for us to be.  We shouldn't have to look like a clone of someone else.  Now, as musicians, artists, and entrepreneurs,  we DEFINITELY need to show our creativity.  But, how do you do it you may ask? Check out today's episode and I will share some ways on how you can do just that.  I'll see you inside.  Here's to looking and feeling your best! Rock On & Rock Out, Dawn-Marie XO   IG: @lildrummergirl55 Look your best in 2021 - grab the at-home fashion styling academy: www.letsshopinyourcloset.com   P.S.  pick up a copy of www.151secrets.com and learn more tips on how to look and feel your best while living your life on fire!    

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between those who are successful and those who aren't as successful?  This is something that's always made me curious since I was very young.  I've studied the habits of successful folks for a long time and today's show I will cover 10 of them (there are more, but, these will get you going in the right direction). Sometimes when we want to set big goals we need to make some big steps and some bold moves.  Today I cover 10 traits of highly successful people and how they stayed true to themselves and how they reached their goals.   Whether you decide to use all ten of them, or, maybe you just want to add a couple of them into your life, either way, you will see miraculous changes happen in your life and your business as soon as you begin implementing them into your daily life. Here's to much love and success for a fantastic rest of your year.  Remember, it's never too late to begin to live the life of your dreams and leave a trail blazin' behind ya, so, rock on and rock out and I'll catch you on the flip-side! Love, Dawn-Marie XO   P.S.  If you like these tips, you'll love the 151 Secrets Book.  Grab your audio copy today!  

What's the first thing you hear when you ask someone how they're doing?  Do you get "I'm so busy", "I'm slammed at work", "It's been crazy?"  I used to say those phrases all the time until I heard Tony Robbins once say something like "those who say they're busy, may be just that, busy, but, are they being productive?" and it gave me another one of those great  ah-ha moments.  I decided right then and there that I would stop saying "I've been busy" and now I say "I've been so productive" and you know what happened?  You're correct, I became more productive. Try it out for one week and see how it goes.  What do you have to lose. You may be amazed at how it can change the productivity of your week, your month, and, your year.  So, today's episode is not only about how we should stop saying "we're busy", but, I will also share some of my favorite time management/organizing tools I have used in my office for over 25 years.  These simple,  yet effective tools and systems can help you save you hours in your day if use them properly AND consistently.  These items will help you stay organized and on track so that you'll be able to get more done and you'll be able reach your goals more quickly.  Stay organized and productive my Drumsters!   Rock On! Dawn-Marie    

Sometimes it's hard to push ourselves to being our most productive, successful and happy.  Yet, how many times a day do you think to self - "how am I ever going to get it all done?"  I think we all go through this.  We pile our plates up as high as we can on all the amazing things we're going to do, only to get to some or none of them done that day.   Then what happens?  We beat ourselves up and think we're not worthy of getting them in the first place.  Have you ever felt this way?   One of the things I've learned through studying the masters of time-management, productivity, and, self-motivation, is that the one thing they had in common was about "acting quickly".  Can you make a decision quickly?  Or, do you ponder on the thought about it and take so long to make a decision, the opportunity is gone?   One day back in the late 80's I had a chance to play drums on Joe Walsh's album.  I was working with Sony Music at the time and I met him and when he learned about me being a drummer, he asked me if I wanted to play on his album that he was recording at that time.  I couldn't believe my ears.  Here was THE  one and only Joe Walsh from the Eagles band.  A band I loved very much.  I also enjoyed watching my older cousin play their songs on her acoustic guitar in the 70's.  There I was, this young 21 year old and I declined it.  I flat out said "Oh Joe, that' would be awesome, but I'm just starting out and I don't think I'm ready".  (I was so afraid I was going to fail and embarrass myself).  Can you imagine???? What would you do today if someone you looked up to asked you to do something you dreamed about doing (forever), and then there it was, right in front of you, would you take it, fake it till you make it, or say "no thank you"?   All I know is that if Joe asked me today, you can bet that I'd have a different answer for him.  It would be something like "Heck Yeah Joe, what time should I be there?" and then I'd freak out and try to figure out what to do. Well, all I can say was after that day, my life changed.  No longer did I want to miss out on amazing life-changing opportunities.  I decided right then and there that I would live my life in overdrive.  Are you living your life in overdrive? Check out today's show, I touch on how you can start to think about living your life in overdrive.  Vroom, vroom.  I'll see you in there.   Stay safe my Drumsters!! P.S.  Be sure to get your FREE TICKET to the "The Tampa Jam It's Time to Pivot Online Music Business Summit"  sponsored by BandZoogle, Captivate fm, Podfest Expo and more.  Don't miss out learning from the experts in the areas of podcasting, livestreaming, membership sites and more.  All the fun and prizes begin October 5th.  See you there! Need a fun book to help you in all of the various areas of life?  Check out 151.secrets.com and pick up a copy.  You'll also get access to 151 Music Videos and Song Samples and a shopping guide to help you through your life.      

Happy belated Men's Grooming Day!  For those of you that think skin care is just for women, think again my friend! As skin is one of the largest organs on our bodies, it would behoove you to take good care of it.  If you do, it will bless you for year's to come.  Why look like your 65 when you're only 45?  Right?  Who wants that? Take a quick listen to today's episode for a few tips to learn what your skin type is and how to care for it, also, find out which face shape is yours and the importance of knowing it.   Happy Pampering! Love, Dawn-Marie XO  

As we go through one of the most stressful, chaotic times in our history, it's important that we try to stay  on track where our health is concerned.   I don't know about you, but, this is one area I've been having a difficult time.  One of the ways I like to exercise in the pool.  At first, the closed the pools at our complex for the first three months.  Then, they re-opened them with limited hours (8-5) all of which I would be working and unable to get there at those times.  Now, I'm just very anxious about getting into the pool with this virus around.   Are you feeling like you can't get your workout in they way you used to?  Do you feel like you're gaining weight because of it?  I do.  And, it's really bothering me.  So, this week I've made the decision that I will start dancing again. Join me August 8th for one of the best workouts you'll have had in decades.  Daybreaker is a dance group from around the globe.  I first saw them when I went to see Oprah's 2020 Vision Tour in Miami this past January and they kicked off the conference.  They were such an amazing, high-energy and fun opener, we were all on our feet dancing and opening up our Chakra's it was truly spectacular. I went to one of my first virtual experiences with them and I was blown away.  The theme was Dancing Through The Decades, they had Jefferson Starship playing via live-stream.  Debbie Allen (choreographer from The FAME movie (my mentor during my dance career), The Village People Singing via live-stream and Gloria Gaynor singing her infamous tune "I Will Survive" and JellyBean Benitez spinning the tunes via livestream.  It was truly my 2nd best Saturday morning I ever spent (Oprah was the first).   You're in luck, cause she's running another one coming up on August 8th.  Here's the link  DAYBREAKER SIGN UP .  I don't know what the theme will be, but, I'm sure, it will not disappoint.  Be sure to sign up!!  I'll see you there. We are stronger in numbers, let's do this!  Here's to your health, fitness, happiness, love and success!! Rock On & Rock Out!   Dawn-Marie XO   Let's Stay in touch: IG:  @lildrummergirl55 FB:  Dawn-Marie Mutell

Today's guest on the Lil' Drummer Girl podcast is Zakiya Hooker.  She made her debut performance in 1991 with her infamous dad, John Lee Hooker, at the Kaiser Center Theatre in Oakland, CA.  Since that time Zakiya has gone on to perform on shows with the likes of Etta James, Charles Brown, John Hammond, Taj Mahal, Charlie Musselwhite and many more. Zakiya’s music is as broad as the multitude of genres they cover.  She is a  strong and versatile vocalist, and, Zakiya has carved out a market for herself.  The Jazzy Blues sound on her debut European CD, "Another Generation Of The Blues" and her second International release on Pointblank/Virgin, "Flavors of the Blues” takes you in and out of songs like "Hey Lady", "Baby you Busted", "Big Girl Panties" and more. Zakiya is also a multi-faceted artist, she designs jewelry as well as hosts her own livestream on Instagram called  "Gardening with Zakiya". Zakiya will tell you you it's never too late to learn something new (she learned how to play the guitar in 2015 at the ripe age of 67). So grab your ear buds and come join the fun. Stay in touch with Zakiya and check out her music at: Zakiya's Website Zakiya on Spotify And catch her performance on the upcoming Live Virtual Music Festival Event on August 1st and 2nd. And, be sure to follow us @lildrummergirl55  Rock On,   Dawn-Marie XO     

Conga Kurty (Curtis Parsons) the conga player of the HIRIE Band is here with us today.  Conga Kurty shares with us: How he handled receiving some bad news about his gig with HIRIE and how he handled it without jeopardizing his relationship with his bandmates. The importance of persistence and how to gain influence with affluent folks in the industry. What to do when you hear "no" and how not to let it stop you from reaching your goals. How to do things differently to get noticed in a crowded market place. How to never let anyone tell you "no" when it comes to your passion. Grab those earbuds and come along for a ride... we will see you inside.   Stay in touch with Conga Kurty:   IG:  @CongaKurty FB:  Conga Kurty and Friends Spotify:  HIRIE Band Rock On & Rock Out, Dawn-Marie XO Let's Stay in Touch: IG:  @lildrummergirl55 FB:  Dawn-Marie Mutell        

I'm sorry I have been MIA for the past several weeks.  I was finishing up the last touches of the book and I'm thrilled to say, it's finally done!!! Woot, woot, where's the champagne??? Since this pandemic has struck, I keep thinking about what's around the corner for us.  Are you thinking about new ways that you can reinvent yourself and your career? Today's episode is here to help you think about just that.  I hope you will be able to find alternate ways to help you and your family through these rough times.  It isn't easy and I'm sure you're feeling its effects.  But, if you get proactive and start now to think about what you might be able to do for your future, you will rise out of the ashes. I love you and I pray for you and your families to stay safe, healthy, and prosperous. If you haven't already purchased the 151 Secrets book, I'm currently selling it for $1 so that I can raise some funds for a couple of charities.  This book will help you get clear on what you can do to create a new life, new business, and career, and lead you on the path less traveled.  I hope you pick up a copy.  Just go to 151secrets.com plus you'll also get 4 free bonuses 1) website with 151 music videos and song samples from Amazon Music that inspired the secrets, 2) a shopping guide with some of my favorite products, books, and programs 3)a free downloadable journal to answer the 151 secrets action steps and 4) a private FaceBook community where we can all help each other out and have our questions answered. Please stay safe.   All my love, Dawn-Marie XO   Let's Stay in Touch: IG: @lildrummergirl55  

Greetings My Drumsters, I hope everyone is healthy and staying safe during these unknown and chaotic times. Today's episode is a quick but important one.  It's about getting yourself one step closer to reaching your goals. Do you ask for what you want?  Or, do you think that possibly the universe will secretly know and bring it to you?  Knowing what you want is the first step to getting it.  Sometimes we're so distracted that we forget we need to stop and listen to our internal knowings, figure out what exactly we need and then go after it. One of the best ways to getting what you want is to sit quietly where no one will distract you.  Have a  notebook and pen in hand so that you can write down the thoughts that come to mind.   If you ask yourself this question before you go to sleep each night, and, upon awakening, you may begin to see a similar thread.  Maybe they're all based upon the same thing, maybe not.  Either way, you will get more and more answers to your questions. Next, once you know what it is that you want, you will need to figure out how you are going to get it.  Now, this is when it gets a bit more complex.  So, one of the first things I like to do when I'm up against a toughie is to sit down with a large piece of paper (this is something that I learned from Brian Tracy) and list 20 ideas on how to achieve that thing!   And like he says, it's usually the 20th idea that is the best idea.  Try it out!  I hope you'll find that you can achieve the things that you want more easily once you implement this system so that you can continuously use it and achieve them.  So here's to great things coming your way.  Stay strong, keep up the good fight and most of all, stay happy and healthy! Rock On & Rock Out,   Dawn-Marie XO P.S.  If you are feeling a little bored and are looking for something to do, I have a couple of courses that I launched.  One of them is for free and the other one is deeply discounted.  You can find them at: Star Power Studio   Let's Stay in Touch: IG:  @lildrummergirl55 FB:  DawnMarieMutell    

Everyone talks these days about the importance of goal setting.  Yes, of course, it's important, but, just as important is that we should also acknowledge them when they occur.  Writing them in a journal is an excellent way to do this.     A few years ago, I learned the importance of not only setting our goals but, also keeping a separate journal where you can actually acknowledge those achievements on the important things we set out to do for ourselves, whether it was a personal or for a business venture.  Do you keep an acknowledgment journal?  A place where you can capture all of those amazing things that happen to you along your journey?  Keeping a journal or notebook that is solely dedicated to this purpose is crucial because when you have those days you feel blue, you can pull it out and it will make you smile again. If you're already doing this, my hat's off to you, and if you aren't, then, its time to get started.  You've accomplished a lot of things in your time, now is the time to begin celebrating them. Here's to many amazing things along your journey. With Love, Dawn-Marie XO   P.S. Let's stay in touch: IG: @lildrummergirl55 FB:  dawnmariemutell      

Today's show is a reminder of the importance of finishing what you start. Do you have a plethora of projects sitting out there looking to be completed? Or, is there something that might've been very important to you that's fizzled it's lackluster and you tossed it aside like an old shoe? If that's the case, today's episode will help you get back on track.  Here's some #MondayMotivation to help inspire you to get those tasks completed and stay on point until you get to the finish line. Don't leave these important things to chance.  Get back to it, start your engines and get running.  And, don't stop until it's done!! You'll be happy you did, and, you'll want to keep on adding new items to your list that you can achieve.  Who knows where you'll end up. Rock On & Rock Out, Dawn-Marie XO   Let's stay in Touch: IG:   @lildrummergirl55 FB:  DawnMarieMutell  

Greetings my Drumsters, A couple of weekends ago, I was fortunate enough to attend the Oprah 2020 Vision Tour kickoff in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  I've been to many motivational seminars and conferences, and, I've never experienced anything like this one. She spoke about "intentions" and, since we're in the beginning of a new year.  This is a quick episode on the importance of setting them. I hope you see all of your intentions for this year come true. Rock On & Rock Out   Dawn-Marie X0   Stay in touch:   IG: @lildrummergirl55  

Happy New Year.  Can you believe it's 2020?  Sounds strange doesn't it?   Since it is a new year, I'm hoping you have all of your new year's resolutions in place.  Is playing your A-Game one of them?  If not, why not? Today's episode is a quick little reminder that in order for us to be our best and to have our best lives, we need to step up our game and put our A Game into action.  This may mean taking small extra steps that normally might not occur and becoming more cognizant of when you may need to step up your game and become more aware of when you can give a little bit more of your time, help, or whatever resource it might be. Showing up in a bigger way each day will give you more confidence and happiness in your life.  You can sleep well knowing you're doing the best job you can do every day. Let's make this year we play our A-Game and have a fun time playing it :). Rock On & Rock Out, Dawn-Marie XO P.S. If you haven't already pre-ordered your copy of the 151 Musically Inspired Secrets to Master This Thing Called Life, order one today for yourself or for someone you love that might be in the process of looking to make some changes in their life.  Plus you'll get access to the private website that houses 151 music videos and song samples to the inspired titles of the book, a shopping guide chock full of my favorite items on Amazon and  a downloadable journal to put all the answers to your action steps.  

Happy New Year!!!!  It's 2020 can you believe it?  We have a brand new decade to make all of those pesky changes in our lives that maybe we didn't quite get to last year. One of my resolutions, is to do more video for you guys.  I've learned all of my video technical skills and know-how from the man I'm about to introduce to you today, our guest, Lou Bortone is in the house. Lou has worked as a branding specialist for over 20 years.  Before starting his own company, Lou was an award-winning marketing executive.   As the previous Senior Vice President of Marketing and Advertising for FOX Family Worldwide, today, Lou has been coined the "Godfather of Video & Online Marketing".  He's with us today to share his tips on video marketing and how important it is to have video in your business in order to gain more sales in your business.  Today we cover: -What we should do in 2020 that's going to make a real difference in our businesses. -The 3 Golden Rules of video marketing -The latest trends in video marketing -Lou show's you how to quickly and inexpensively create your own home studio. -What some of the biggest roadblocks for those who are not yet using video to market their business. You may also want to check out his latest book:   Video Marketing Rules Book  or take the Lou's Video Content Challenge.   Grab your buds and come along for a video-tastic journey. Stay in touch with Lou at: www.LouBortone.com or email him at:  VIP@LouBortone.com    Stay in touch with us on IG: @lildrummergirl55  Rock On & Rock Out,   Dawn-Marie P.S.  If you haven't already pre-ordered your copy of the "151 Musically Inspired  Secrets to Master This Thing Called Life" it's not too late.  This should be the first book you listen to in order to kick off your 2020 with a way to stick to your resolutions and see those changes you want to see happen in your life.  Be happy, live fulfilled and have fun this year and for years to come.          

Are you passionate about your purpose in life? Do you know what your purpose is? I recently read a book called Be Obsessed or Be Average by Grant Cardone and I must say, everything he discusses in this book rang true to my belief system.  When you have a purpose, a passion, your life's ambition to do xyz, whatever that project or passion may be.  Do you believe  deep down in your heart of hearts that you were meant to do this thing?  Here are a couple of quick questions you can ask yourself about it to see whether or not you're obsessed about it:   Do you find it hard to tear yourself away from it when you're working on it?  Do you think about it every waking moment of your day or, is it just something you toy around with once in a while and don't think that much about it otherwise? Do you lay awake in bed thinking about how you're going to fuel your project? If you've answered "yes" to any of the above, then, congratulations, you're obsessed.  If you answered "no", then you have some work to do. In Grant's book he discusses the importance of becoming obsessed about your purpose.  To be thinking about it every waking moment and to work on it all the time. I found if I don't have an obsession over my goals, they never seem to crystallize but when I do obsess about them, they actually come to life. Today I want you to become obsessed about your passion.  Whether you're looking to produce a new album, write the next top selling novel or create a work of art that's going to be your masterpiece.  Please do it with love, with gusto but more importantly with obsession. Have you finished your holiday shopping?  If not, you may like to pick up a copy of the upcoming book: 151 Musically Inspired Secrets to Master This Thing Called Life!  Be sure to pre-order your copy today.  It will help you or your loved one become "obsessed" about your dreams and desires and create the life they want to live. Remember, it's never too late to live the life of your dreams and leave a trail blazin' behind you.   Rock On & Rock Out, Dawn-Marie   Stay in touch: Instagram: @lildrummergirl55      

  Welcome my fellow Drumsters, thanks for stopping by!  Today we have a special guest, Judah Holiday is here with us from Miami, F.L.A.  He is a singer songwriter whose breed of pop music is infectious with his melodies and hypnotic beats  and, his warm and breezy sounds will quickly captivate you. Judah is here with us to talk about: His songwriting process. How he had to battle his addiction with Adderoll (as he was on them since the age of 7 for a learning disability). Judah shares tips on how to stay persistent and reach your goals and so much more. So grab your headphones, your favorite beverage and enjoy the show. Learn more about Judah at: Facebook.com/JudahHoliday Instagram.com/Judah Holiday www.JudahHoliday.com Spotify/Judah Holiday   Remember, it's never too late to live the life of your dreams and leave a trail blazin' behind you.   Rock On & Rock Out, Dawn-Marie   P.S. If you are looking for a great gift for you and your loved ones for the upcoming holiday season, pre-order a copy of the 151 Musically Inspired Secrets to Master This Thing Called Life book; it's not just a book, its a an interactive journey which is multifaceted and can help you kick-start and reach your goals more quickly and clearly, keep your love live burning bright (or help with finding a new love), with tips to help build your wardrobe,  home-caring and nurturing relationship tips to help you live your most fulfilled lives.  It also includes a free downloadable journal for you to write your action step answers in, a free website shopping guide from my favorites at Amazon and an extra special surprise bonus awaits you.   I WANT MY COPY NOW!         Stay in Touch:   IG: @lildrummergirl55    

Today is National Love Note Day.  It's that time where you can send the one you love a nice little note to remind them that you care. When was the last time you did something special for your loved one (without it being their birthday or an anniversary). In honor of today, I am sharing two secrets from my upcoming book:  151 Musically Inspired Secrets to Master this Thing Called Life and they have to do with keeping your relationship alive and well. So take a quick listen and enjoy your day. If you like these secrets, there are 149 more.  This book isn't just a book, it's a musical journey that will help inspire, motivate and help you achieve your desires, dreams and goals.  Pre-order your copy today.  It will be released to your email's in-box next week: Order Your Book Here   Here's to much love and happiness. Love, Dawn-Marie  

Do you procrastinate?  I think we all do.  One way or another we let days go by and not work on the important things we know we SHOULD be working on.  So, in honor of Fight Procrastination Day why not work on a couple of things that you've been putting off.  You never know, it just might change your year.   Best of luck to you, I know you got this!   Let me know how it goes.   Love,   Dawn-Marie

 In honor of the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, we are pleased to share this intimate interview with Gerardo "Jerry" Velez, the conga player with  Jimi Hendrix in The Gypsy Sun and Rainbows Band.    Gerardo is best known for playing the congas while performing at the original Woodstock with the infamous Jimi Hendrix in 1969.  This month marks the 50th Year Anniversary of Woodstock and Gerardo “Jerry”  is here to give us a birds-eye view into life in the music scene at that time and what he's doing to celebrate the 50th year anniversary of Woodstock as well as a few stories that will keep you in stitches.   Gerardo is a veteran percussionist and drummer who has performed on over 200 celebrity recordings and has played with musicians such as  David Bowie, Sir Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Destiny's Child, Stevie Nicks, Chaka Khan, and so many more. He is also an original member of the Jazz Fusion Band – Spyro Gyra which combine Jazz, R&B, Funk and Pop Music.  Gerardo also has his very own special event company called Gerardo Velez Productions and has produced 100's of shows since its inception in 1981, they create Galas, concert festivals and events for clients such as The New York Stock Exchange, Comedy Central, HB, Donna Karan, Miramax Films and Bank of America just to name a few. He has also created concerts, choreography and has acted as the musical director and promoted several establishments in Las Vegas like The MGM Grand, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Harley Davidson Cafe, Luxor, Rio and Tao Resort. Gerardo has 7 Grammy nominations under his belt along with 6 Gold & Platinum Records and 3 Amex Gold Reel Awards. Today he discusses: --How he landed his gig playing the congas with Jimi Hendrix (The Original Gypsy Sun and Rainbows band a/k/a Gypsy Sun and Rainbows band also known as A Band of Gypsies) and playing at Woodstock. --An exclusive story he shares about one of the most  outlandish stories with Mr. Jimi Hendrix that no one's heard of before (you can say you heard it here first!) --A story from one of Spyro Gyra's first out-of-state tours and what a frightening experience they didn't see coming.  --How to protect your instrument (your hands) from damage from playing the Conga & Drums --Gerardo's latest course: V Strong Fit (V is for Victory/Velez)   Check out the happenings coming up to celebrate the 50 Year Anniversary of Woodstock at the WE2019 - Saloon Studios Live Events with performances by Melanie, Vanilla Fudge, John Sebastian, Jefferson Starship, Family Stone and many more.   Check out some of the upcoming shows this week, next and months to follow: WE2019.ORG          Peace, Love, Happiness & Rainbows,   Dawn-Marie XO     THE JIMI HENDRIX FOUNDATION    P.S.  If you haven't already pre-ordered your copy of the upcoming book, sign up here:  Book:  151 Musical Secrets to Master This Thing Called Life!    

How do you handle rejection?  Do you feel when you don't get whatever it is that you want, you immediately feel  defeated and ready to throw in the towel and give up? For those of us in the entertainment industry, artists and entrepreneurs we will inevitably face rejection one way or another.  Whether it's a personal one (say a rejection with a loved one), or going on that big audition and we didn't get the part.  Rejection, by any means is never easy to swallow, let alone try to stay motivated so that you can continue on your path to reaching your goals.  So, how can we lessen the blow of rejection and not feel so icky afterward?  What can we do to stay motivated? Take a listen to today's show and I will cover: Three ways you can kick rejection in the butt and maybe even begin to thrive on it and keep you on your path to reaching your dreams even when rejection occurs.  Learn how you change rejection and turn it into your favor. How to drown out the noise from the naysayers in your life. How to get organized for your research and accomplish more in a shorter time by implementing the Binder Method.  With this one organizational system you will have everything you need right at your fingertips.   Speaking of organizing, the Evernote app which is also a great way to stay organized. So grab your favorite drink, pop on your earbuds and enjoy.  Rock On & Rock Out,   Love, Dawn-Marie XO P.S. If you haven't heard I'm getting ready to release my new book: 151 Musically Inspired Secrets to Master This Thing Called Life! Pick up your copy today :)   Let's Stay in touch:    IG:  @lildrummergirl55 FB: Facebook.com/DawnMarieMutell    

I met Lawrence "Lipbone" Redding the night he played at my friend Kathy’s backyard concert.  I hadn’t heard of him before and promised her I’d be there to catch the show.  Well, I sure was glad that I did because, although I only had an hour to catch a portion of his show, I was enthralled by his playing and what he can do vocally with his mouth, I mean the sounds he can make are unbelievable, and, all real, no trickery here.  He can sound like a train, a plane or any instrument you can think of.  Not only was I was floored with his musical talents, his story telling was truly captivating.  He makes you feel as though you’re living it right there and then.  And, let’s not forget about the humor in his show, he’ll keep you in stitches. I knew I had to get him on the show.  I happened to post a short video of his performance on my IG account and said something to the effect “I’d love to get this guy on the LDG show” and he replied with a comment stating that “he’d love to be on the show”, well I couldn’t begin to tell you how thrilled I was.  So I’m excited to say, he’s here with us today. A bit about Lawrence “Lipbone” Redding: He's an award-winning vocalist, guitar player, voice instrumentalist, storyteller, songwriter, author, teacher and traveler.  He is best known for his one-man orchestra show; simultaneously playing, singing and making the instrument sounds with his mouth and without the use of a loop pedal.   Lipbone incorporates a full spectrum of musical styles from American Roots and Jazz to throat singing and Indian Classical.     In his interview today, we talk about: The importance of doing the “work” yourself, not waiting on others to do what they said they promised to do.  What performing in the NYC subway tunnels for 6 years taught him about the industry as well as how it honed his skills as a performer. How he travels around the nation in his "beautiful flying machine" (what he’s coined his van). His upcoming tour “A Man With A Guitar and a Backpack” -  250 Days Around The World.  The classes he teaches, (one of them will put you to sleep and that’s a good thing). The importance of keeping an art journal.  And, so much more. So come along for the ride, grab your headphones, pour yourself a tall glass of your favorite beverage and come check out Lipbone’s interview.   Lipbone Live Videos   Pick Up Some Lipbone CD's  - (this one's my fave)   Help Fund Lipbone on His "Guitar & A Backpack - 250 Days Around The World" Tour   If you’d like to book him for a solo gig at your place, call:  Karen Grossman (310)613-2061.   Stay in touch with Lipbone: Lipbone on Instagram     On another note, in case you haven't heard, I’m releasing my first audio book called “151 Musically Inspired Secrets to Master This Thing Called Life” and you can pre-order your copy here:  Preorder Now! This book will not only help you find your purpose or help guide you on your path to finding your true calling, it will also help you look great, keep you and your home organized, shed some pounds, get healthier, become more happy and feel more at peace with yourself. 151 Musically Inspired Secrets is also a one year program which will launch along with the book so stay tuned for more on that.   Rock On & Rock Out,   Dawn-Marie XO   Let's Stay in Touch: IG:  @lildrummergirl55 FB:  Dawn-Marie Mutell  

I recently was at my 3rd annual Reggae Rise Up Festival in downtown St. Petersburg when I had the chance to see the band HIRIE live in person (finally), I’ve been trying to catch them since I learned of them about 3 years ago.    Today we have a special guest, Kurtis Parsons, A/K/A “Conga Kurty” is in the house.   In his interview we talk about: How to survive on the road when you have severe food allergies and how they not only affect the body, but, the mind as well and what’s needed to stay fit while on tour. How his 6th grade teacher wouldn’t let him play percussion and wanted him to play the sax!  (Bad move teacher).  How you never know what life has in store for you and how to listen to signs. How he opened up his own organic juice bar in Mexico. How fate stepped into his path, how he met up with HIRIE when they were in town in Mexico and how they’ve been playing with them ever since. How he lives to surf and so much more.   So come on and take a listen.  Grab your ear buds, pour yourself a tall glass of your favorite drink and let’s get going...   Stay in touch with Conga Kurty IG: @congakurty Facebook:  HirieMusic   Be sure to follow them wherever music is streamed. And, look for them this summer in a city near you. Pick up some HIRIE Tunes   If you haven't already pre-ordered your copy of the upcoming audio book: "151 Musically Inspired Secrets To Master This Thing Called Life" reserve your copy here   Rock On & Rock Out!   Dawn-Marie XOXO   Let's Stay in Touch: @lildrummergirl55 FB:  Dawn-Marie Mutell        photo credit by: Natalie Colunga A/K/A Gyspy Rebel  

Are you going on a tour with your band soon?  Do you have a tour manager?  If not, you might need to do all of the work yourself. Do you know what to put into a tour rider?  If not, today I'll cover some of the main points to a tour rider and you will learn what you should add to it  and will allow for a smooth and seamless tour.   Having all of your important descriptions and details included will keep no one guessing as to who does what, where and when.   Grab a pen and take some notes.  See you inside the show.   Be one of the first to grab a copy of my upcoming  audiobook:  151 Musically Inspired Secrets to Master This Thing Called Life: PRE-ORDER HERE   Rock On & Rock Out! Dawn-Marie XO    Stay in touch:   IG:  @lildrummergirl55          

Today we meet with Harvey Drouillard.  Harvey is known for photographing nudes in public. He wasn't always a photographer.  He's done all sorts of jobs from his beginnings with his entrepreneurial family, working in their family-owned gas station, or, working as a welder, realtor or even a supervisor of Zingermans Delicatessen in Anne Arbor, Michigan.  He even had a stint as a commodities broker and now 3500 nude photos later, and for the past 5 years, he's a full-time artist.   Check out how he got his first start at his craft.   Harvey talks with us today about: -How he first got started in photography. -His stint at owning a nightclub. -How he's worked at so many different types of careers. and so much more.   You can pick up one of his 2019 calendars at: Now & Then Antiques 909 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL   Phone: (727) 823-4904   Rock On & Rock Out,   Dawn-Marie XO   Stay in touch: IG:  @lildrummergirl55                  

If you love tropical, Soca music, Steel Pan drums, you're going to love Nelson Rivera's work with the Bickley Island Chill.   Nelson has been playing music from a very early age, he began playing as a bassist and percussionist in over 10 bands which covered rock and roll, heavy metal, fusion, bilingual pop, smooth jazz and now in the Caribean vibe for the past 20 years.   Nelson's origin in music stems from his Puerto Rican descent.  He grew up listening to Aguinaldo music and watching his dad perform as a cuatro guitarist.  His influence helped shape the production of "Caribbean Madness" the only Caribean Riverboat Cruise series on the Connecticut River (which sold out for 5 seasons).  He's performed everywhere from Wisconsin, Michigan, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Ohio, Maryland, Florida, and the Bahamas.  He averages over 120 shows a year.     If you ask which one phrase best describes him, most would say "Ya Mon".   We met a few years ago while he was performing with his wife, Bickley, (see episode #28) who plays the Steel Pan drums.  I immediately fell in love with their vibe.   Nelson is here tonight to discuss: -How he got into playing music -The importance of taking care of your musical affairs even if you have management. -What it takes to make it in the business and so much more.   So come on along for a ride mon! You can stay in touch with Nelson and The Bickley Island Chill at: Nelson & Bickley's Website Nelson on Facebook YouTube   Don't forget to pick up your free copy of the 2019 St. Pete Street Art Scene calendar at www.lildrummergirl.com   Love,   Dawn-Marie XO   Stay in touch:   IN: @lildrummergirl55      

Oliver loves building startups from the ground up.  He was co-founder at nRelate, a content recommendation engine used by over 100,000 publishers and bloggers.   He co-founded  SpareMin in 2015, for those of you who may not be familiar with SpareMin was an app to help podcasters and guests connect for interviews, after moderate success, the company rebranded and Headliner App was born.  It is now the most popular audio to video creator on the market, with over 1000 videos being exported every day, across the continent.  He's here today and talks about: How he got into the world of technology. How he came up with the idea for the app. Some of his favorite hobbies. His past life as a musician. And so much more.  So grab your favorite beverage, your earbuds and come chill out with us.   Stay in touch with Oliver at: email: oliver@headliner.app       or info@headliner.app Social Media:  @headlinervideo   Happy audiogramming!   Rock On & Rock Out!   Dawn-Marie XO        

Victoria Canal is with us on today's show.  She is currently on tour with Michael Franti.    Victoria was born in without her right forearm due to amniotic band syndrome. Noone or nothing can stop Victoria.  Her sheer will and determination will prove that her musical talent as a songwriter, singer and keyboardist will carry her to the top and stay there for years to come. Victoria has lived all around the world, including Dubai, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Amsterdam.  She's a mix of Cuban and American descent but refers to herself as Spanish-American because Spain is where she was raised most of her life.   She began playing piano as early as 6 years old and now, at 20 she's a force to be reckoned with.   She's been on tour with Michael Franti and was generous to give us a live interview.  So we're on the bus chatting it up.     I just love what she says about life: "In life what I found to be crucial is to have direction and it doesn't matter how many times you change direction just as long as you're not floating.  So if you know you're going somewhere and if you don't know where you're going, you're not going to go anywhere at all, but if you decide where to go, even if it takes you unexpected ways and you end up somewhere else, at least you went somewhere!" Today Victoria discusses: How she started taking piano lessons at age 6 with her grandma. How she has lived in over 100 places around the globe. How she decided to go to school online rather than a brick and mortar school. Manifestation and the reality of it. Her method of writing her songs and music. And so much more, so get your headphones out and check out Victoria Canal's interview.  Here's a bit of footage from her live show at the Jannus Live: Victoria Live in Action Want to play keyboards? Nord Electro 5D 73 Velocity Sensitive 73-Key Semi-Weighted Waterfall Keyboard (NELECTRO5D-73)   Here's a similar "harmonizer" Victoria refers to in her show: Harmonizer   Here's a video of Michael Franti and Victoria's new song they collaborated on: Flower In the Gun One of my favorite songs by Victoria: Not Afraid Stay in touch with Victoria: Instagram - @victoriacanal Facebook - Victoria Canal   Don't forget to stop at www.lildrummergirl.com sign up so that you don't miss out on any upcoming episodes.   P.S. Be sure to pick up a copy of your 2019 St. Pete Street Art Scene Calendar       Rock On & Rock Out! Dawn-Marie  XO  

I heard that the Villain Arts Tattoo Convention was being held at the Tampa Convention center and I knew I had to take a little peek-see.   Dr. Carl Blasphemy who is the Emcee of the show was so nice to give me some of his time for an interview.    I'm sure as you may already know, putting on any type of event, especially a convention of this size is no easy task, but he was gracious enough to give us an interview here amidst all of the hustle and bustle. Carl has a varied background ranging from small parties and weddings to large-scale conventions.  He's announced in wrestling rings for WCW and WWE.  He is the voice of Easyriders Magazine and events, a national award-winning professional Disc Jockey and most sought after Emcee for Tattoo Conventions. Today Carl shares with us: How he went from a being a Radio D.J. to becoming a sought-after Emcee at Tattoo conventions. How many shows he puts on in one year. How the market is growing internationally and where they're headed for next year. and so much more...   So grab your headphones and let's jam. Here's a little bit of footage from the show: Villain Arts Tattoo Video   Rock On & Rock Out!   Love,   Dawn-Marie XO Stay in touch with Carl & the Villain Arts Show in a State near you: Instagram: @DrBlasphemy Facebook:  Dr. Carl Blasphemy Instagram:  @VillainArts Facebook:  Villain Arts P.S.  And, DM me @lildrummergirl55 and let me know what you're up to.    

Do you have a marketing calendar for your business?  If not, why not?   A marketing calendar is important to your business because if you don't schedule it on the calendar it will probably never get done. Having a marketing calendar is a very important tool for your business.  And, if you think because you are an artist or a performer that you're not a "business person" think again.  Your art IS your business and you are the face of it. The world of business today has changed tremendously and marketing has also changed a lot since I had my first marketing job working with Polygram Diversified Entertainment (which Jon Scher ran and is no longer in business), they were the portion of the label that handled merchandise for their roster of artists.  My second stint in marketing was with Redcats, USA.  They owned several fashion catalogs including La Redoute, Chadwick's of Boston, Lane Bryant, Jessica London, Big & Tall for Men and Brylane Home. The one thing these jobs taught me was that it was imperative to market to the right audience and have the right products to do it. So, today's episode will cover a few tips on how you can get started and also discuss: -How to put together a marketing calendar -Why using a daily planner is key to your success.  Here's a free planner you can download to get started 7 Day Daily Planner -What you should look to do in your business every day of every year. -How to begin building your email list and why it's important. -Why you should add more video to your marketing calendar and more. So grab your favorite drink, whether it's a green tea, latte or a cappuccino and enjoy.   Happy Marketing!!   Love, Dawn-Marie XO Remember to sign up at:  www.lildrummergirl.com so that you'll be put on the VIP list for the launch of my upcoming book and online courses, you don't want to miss them!   Stay in touch: Instagram:  @lildrummergirl55 Facebook:  dawnmariemutell Twitter:  @drummergrrl99    

One day I was perusing YouTube when I came across a man covering a Jim Morrison song, I believe it was "Light My Fire" and I was blown away by the amazing likeness in his sound and how much he looked like Jim Morrison from The Doors when he was on stage.    I immediately began investigating and I found out that it was Reed Barrickman who has a tribute band called The Dirty Doors.  I was so impressed. I looked at their website and read that they were coming into my area to play at the Central Park Performing Arts Center in Largo, FL. Immediately, I got in touch with Reed and he was gracious enough to give me an interview him before the show. The Dirty Doors was formed in Atlanta, Georgia back in 2012 to pay tribute to one of the greatest rock bands of all time - The Doors".  The band consists of 4 members, they are:  Reed Barrickman on vocals Matt Boehnlein on guitar Geoff Lewis on keyboards and Alex Selph on drums (although I saw the original drummer Jason Monseur who was with the band for the first three years and has since moved to North Carolina).  With each of their performances, they bring an electrical energy and excitement that words can't describe.  You must see and hear them to get the big picture.   The Dirty Doors Live In Action   In Reed's interview today, we cover: How he became a singer. How he found his band members. What inspired him to play one of the world's greatest poets and singers of Rock & Roll history (Jim Morrison).  How he gets into character before a show. How he got found his agent.    And so much more... Be sure to check out their show's live videos and song clips at: Lil' Drummer Girl Website and stay in touch with them at: Dirty Doors Instagram The Dirty Doors Facebook ReverbNation   Rock On & Rock Out! Dawn-Marie XO Let's stay in touch: D.M's Instagram