Musicians Mobile Show

Scott T. Smith is a singer/songwriter with boundless vocals accompanied by his rootsy acoustic guitar. His songs set the stage for cinematic reflections that perfectly compliment a heartland road trip. Growing up in Hurricane, West Virginia, he made the move to Louisville to further his musical inspiration and develop as an artist. He has released the EP, Wanted Man and appears on the Lift Up Louisville single that features over twenty artists with ties to the Louisville music scene. This is part of our short series featuring emerging artists on the Louisville, Kentucky, music scene. Check out his Instagram: @scottlikesthis 

Taylor Shuck, a Nashville based artist, hails from Louisville, KY. His songwriting and musicianship skillfully blends banjo with a vast array of music styles including Bluegrass, Jazz, Funk, and Classical music.  Taylor has performed with local and national artists including Tiffany Williams, Nicholas Jamerson (Sundy Best), Hillhouse, and Mama Said String Band.  This is part of our short series featuring emerging artists on the Louisville, Kentucky music scene. 

In this episode of the Musicians Mobile Show, we learn about the Kanun, a stringed instrument of Turkish folklore music, from artist Wepa Ylyas, who finds ways to take traditional sounds into the future.Highlights include:-how the instrument is tuned-incredible demonstrations of the Kanun in actionFollow Wepa on Instagram at @wepaylyas

The gadulka is a stringed instrument of Bulgarian folkloric tradition. Today we will learn about this unique instrument from a premier gadulka player, Hristina Beleva. She has played with the Folk Orchestra of the Bulgarian National Radio and the National Folklore Ensemble Philip Koutev. Hristina weaves her soulful gadulka playing in folkloric and modern musical contexts such as jazz, funk, and rock.   In this episode, we learn:the basics of how the Gadulka is played and tunedsome traditional forms of the Bulgarian folklore musichow music has helped Hristina connect with a global community Learn more about Hristina at @hristina_beleva and at:www.hristinabeleva.com

Mix and Recording engineer Todd Cooper has worked with Shawn Mendes, Will Smith, E-40, Travis Scott, Tinashe, Kiana Lede, Duckwrth, and other worldwide platinum artists.  He is originally from the Bay Area and has been working out of LA for six years.  In this episode, Todd shares his story and some of his mixing and engineering processes to help us accelerate our craft. Todd is the man to call to give your mixes that next level lift; in fact, he can squat 345lbs, and so he is used to working with heavyweights, don't be afraid to reach out if you are an indie artist too.  In this episode, we learn:

BTS, Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, One Direction, Ginette Claudette, Musiq Soulchild, Sean Kingston are all names that artist/songwriter/producer August Rigo has to his credit. August was super generous in this episode by authentically sharing his thoughts and approaches to creating worldwide smashes. He is not only a talented musician but a powerful storyteller, sharing the rollercoaster ride of his musical journey. I think TED might need to book him quick! In this episode, he shares:✏️ 3 Tips for catchy melodies

KT is an R&B, Hip-Hop music producer based out of Atlanta, Georgia, with music placed on Hulu, BET, Bravo, and many other channels.  The artists he has worked with have gone on to accrue millions of streams. As a producer, he is about helping artists authentically tell their stories through creating timeless music.  KT is very generous in sharing knowledge, giving inspiration, and helping artists on their journey realize their dreams.   He lives by the motto "there is no box".In this episode, we learn:

Sarah Rogo is a free-spirited and creative powerhouse as a singer-songwriter.  The main sidekick in her musical adventure is her resonator slide guitar which she plays with stunning finesse.  Her "Soulful Roots" sound is a flavorful marinade of roots music such as blues, soul, and folk. - She has shared the stage with Joe Bonamassa, Jimmie Vaughn, Larkin Poe, Jimmie Vivino and performed at festivals throughout the US.   -As a thought leader, she has taken the stage at TEDx as a speaker and performer. Additionally, she offers her unique approach to helping artists through creative coaching and music lessons.   -In this episode, we learn about:

Sam Johnson is a talented artist and songwriter residing in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Raised in SoCal, Sam spent his teen years playing in garage bands and jamming out to Bob Marley and Sublime.  Sam has numerous placements on TV shows for MTV, FOX, NBC, BRAVO, and SPIKE. -He honed his performance skills, performing five days a week at Fishermans Wharf in San Francisco, where he gained thousands of fans worldwide.  His street performances led to opportunities to share the stage with Shwayze, Collie Buddz, Flipsyde, Common Kings,  and performing at festivals, private parties, and a west coast tour with Andy Grammer.-In this episode, we learn about:

Mia Sera is a soul-stirring artist and songwriter with hypnotic vocals that draw you into her cinematic soundscape.  On top of that, she is also the one you want to call when you need vocal production and arranging.   Her latest release, "405", is a vibey late-night drive pop gem.In this episode, we learn about:

Bennett Roth-Newell is one of the Bay's Areas most talented jazz/R&B pianists. On top of that, he is an MC who can rap and freestyle while playing piano simultaneously. -You may have seen him electrifying the stages at the San Jose Jazz Festival, Yoshi’s, Shoreline Amphitheater, or performing with Grey Smith, The Illiance, and Amy Dabalos. Bennett is a multifaceted artist, arranger, and composer. -As Creative Arts Director at The Riekes Center for Human Enhancement in Menlo Park, CA, Bennett teaches piano, drums, bass, composition, band classes, Hip-Hop songwriting, and electronic music production.In this episode we learn:

Dree Mon is a singer-songwriter based out of Los Angeles in the dance/pop world. Her feel-good funky sound can be heard on Netflix, ESPN, films, and commercials. Her music is inspired and informed by her background as a dancer. Check out her cool new single "Love Me At My Best" on major streaming platforms. In this episode, we learn:✅How to build an audience as an artist on Twitch✅Advice for developing a career in music✅Reverse engineering the songs you love Follow Dree Mon On Instagram

Elise Go was born and raised in San Francisco and moved to Los Angeles a few years back to further live out her dream. She is an R&B/Pop singer-songwriter-producer who graduated from the Berklee College of Music. She is making a name for herself by consistently releasing her singles on Spotify and major music platforms. Check out her cool new single "Undefined"

Earnest has been teaching with Musicians Mobile for over three years. He believes in smart practice habits to maximize time and effort with a lesson plan that engages students in a fun and exciting way. In addition to classical music, Earnest can play and teach R&B, pop, top 40, Broadway, and Disney songs. Earnest began studying music and playing the piano at the age of three. He has studied music at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, University of Pacific, and San Jose State University, where he earned a B.M. in Piano Performance.In this episode, we cover:✅How to give useful feedback to students✅Helping sensitive students✅Piano performance mindset✅How to expand students interest in Classical musicThe Musicians Mobile Show is our podcast covering lessons learned in the journey of music. Available on major podcast outlets.

Mahika received home music lessons with us for many years on piano and guitar with her instructor Jared. She showcased her fantastic talent at numerous recitals and rock band events. She applied herself to seeking out bigger stages for sharing her joy of music at times, performing in front of hundreds of people. We are excited for her as she heads off to college and begins the next chapter in her growth. She acquired a wealth of experience that she shares in this episode to help the next generation of students. "Musicians Mobile Show" is our new podcast featuring interviews with former and current students. It is about sharing lessons learned in the journey of music. The podcast is available in audio form on major platforms such as Apple and Spotify.

Esha K. started with Musicians Mobile at the age of nine. She developed her skills with voice, guitar, piano, and drums during her time with us. She was a continuous positive force in our shows as she reached for new heights with each passing performance.She is an artist on the rise, independently releasing music on her label, Ripped Jeans Records.She is currently pursuing a songwriting diploma at the London Campus of The British and Irish Institute of Modern Music.In this episode, she shares her stories and tips that helped her succeed on her music path.Highlights includeWhen authenticity can be greater than perfectionThe courage to be yourself as an artist and musiciansHow she gained stage confidenceGetting over what others thinkStrength through vulnerabilityA cool Jeff Buckley tribute storyBe sure to tune in for this episode of good vibes and stories.

Our former music student Caelin shares her musical journey of becoming an artist. Originally from San Jose, California, Caelin is going to college in Austin, Texas, while developing her music career.In this episode, we explore:-the worst song she ever wrote-setting meaningful music goals-story of her experience playing at the legendary Nashville music venue-and how to become an artistCaelin has released music independently and is continually striving to grow as an artist and learn the business of music.Musicians Mobile Show is about lessons learned on the journey of developing as a musician. It features music tips and stories to inspire the next generation of music students to reach their potential.

Nalin Krishnan was a Musicians Mobile student for many years, starting at around six years old. We have many fond memories of him performing at our recitals and rock band shows singing along to his guitar. He started off playing rock and is now exploring the softer sides of music his acoustic guitar. -As a recent High School graduate, he is ready to head off to college to study Data Science. You can be sure he will be packing his guitar with him in the next stages of his journey. -He plans to start bands and collaborate with other musicians to play for enjoyment as a creative outlet.

Pranav was one of our first students. He started at roughly 6 years old learning the guitar in Cupertino. He has performed in numerous recitals and rock band shows.Throughout his musical journey, Pranav has utilized his instrument as a tool for connection and forging new friendships.