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Daniel A Nelson


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    Cheryl Cooley 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 25:58


    Cheryl and I discuss staying true to the music. She also gives advice on keeping a band together. The band is celebrating the 40th year of the hit song "Meeting In The Ladies Room" We had some difficulty with the sound but I did not want to interrupt the flow and wisdom Cheryl is giving us.

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    Kevin T Davis Music Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 16:59


    Kevin T Davis, a keyboard extraordinaire shares with us the responsibility of being a Musical Director/ Minister of Music

    Keeping Your Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 6:35


    Setting goals are important, keeping your goals brings you satisfaction. Hopefully this podcast will inspire you.

    Are There Differences Between Value and Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 25:29


    Are there Differences between Value and Success? What Are Your Values? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

    My interview with Bishop R.T.Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 43:41


    I had the privilege of interviewing my brother Bishop R.T. Nelson . We had an amazing conversation talking about Relationships/Friendship. The difference levels and the importance of them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

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    Donald Bell "What It Takes To Lead A Band"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 38:02


    Donald tackles the hard question that are often asked, Such as, "Can people be loyal to you if the pay scale isn"t always what you are they want it to be?" "Can anyone lead a Band?" "Do you think it's more difficult to keep a Band together in this era then previous years?" This is one episode you do not want to miss. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

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    Nate York

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 30:54


    I had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Nate York. He is a very talented Bassist I enjoyed working with. Nate has always impress me with his musical knowledge. He share his take on the music business and also his musical journey. If you are new to the music busy this is one show you need to hear. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

    Mia Karter (Gutierrez)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 26:33


    Mia Karter has one of the top tribute bands in the United States "The Winehouse Experience" They have travel the world, literally. She also has her own production company "Mia Karter Productions" This high energy ensemble of top-notch musicians performs a wide variety of music from Jazz to Soul, R&B to Classic Rock and Dance. She also had some small roles in the film industry but she could not shake the music bug ( Thank God) Enjoy my conversation with my humble friend Mia Karter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

    Kim Douglas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 21:26


    I count it a blessing to have my sister Kim Douglas on the show. Kim has a Non-Profit Organization "Beautiful I Am" Her organization is gear to help young girls and young teenagers in life. Her organization teaches financial skill, social skill and the worth the have inside of them. Kim is also a vocalist, she has graduated from Berkeley College with a degree in music. But most of all she loves people. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

    The Check Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 5:49


    This episode is about accomplishing your goals. Whenever I achieve what I'm doing it feels great. So I'm encouraging all of you set your goals or if you started don't give up. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

    DeMontae Rabb

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 29:14


    DeMontae Rabb talks about helping others on their musical Journey. He teaches music in a private school and he is the Bandleader at his Church. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

    Hazel and I Get Personal about Her Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 8:00


    I am honor to have an exclusive interview with my Granddaughter Hazel. She talks about starting her new instrument the trumbone. This is an awesome show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

    My interview with Jara Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 31:49


    Jara talks about his personal life and how it has intertwine with his musical life. My last interview with Jara was in 2021 . He digs into the growth of his group Slapbak and his personal growth after surviving cancer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

    J.T. Robinison Tall about tragedy and overcoming it

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 23:33


    This show deals with my nephew overcoming his Dad tragedy. His Dad was brutally murder by a drunk driver some years ago. He finally speak his Dad and about his determination to continue in the music business. Their is also some humor in this show. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

    My Interview with Mark Drummond

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 19:34


    Mark Drummond produces original groove and chill jazz music. A guitarist and producer with a funky, soulful approach to smooth jazz and R&B, his music is available worldwide. His latest release, Morning Sunrise, co-written and produced with So CA producer/writer James Carloss, puts Mark's nylon string work front and center with tasty runs and harmonized riffs, morphing into classic fusion complete with Santana-ish flourishes by track's end. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

    Dealing with Rejection and Your Talent

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 19:32


    Daniel and Michael from the RemiX band open up about dealing with rejection and talent. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

    Use Your God Given Talent

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 11:06


    Michael Kelso has joined me on talking about the levels of talent. Michael advice is to keep practicing and be grateful for your God given Talent. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

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    Playing And Talking About The Music You Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 0:42


    This show is designed to talk about the music you love. I've been blessed to have interviewed some well qualified musician and singers. And I also had the privilege of interviewing few actresses. So come along and join in to the show “Playing And Talking About The Music You Love” “ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

    Rodney Greene

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 32:29


    Rodney Greene is a music producer as well as a musician. His primary instrument is Bass guitar. He also plays drums, rhythm guitar, and keyboards. He's just released a new single “No Stopping “You can find all his music on Amazon Music. He also leaves advice for those who have been been rejected in this music business. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

    Dealing With Rejection #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 26:38


    Dominique Howard chimes in on how to deal with rejection. Dominique is a play writer and actress and a entrepreneur. Listen to what she has to say about rejection. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

    Dealing With Rejection

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 18:37


    DeMontae Rabb talks about how he dealt with rejection as a musician. Mr. Rabb is a music teacher, songwriter and producer. He has inspiring words for anyone who hears this show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

    Checking on your progress

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 12:12


    This episode is about checking on your progress in the year 2023 Daniel A. Nelson reviews some of the questions he asked earlier in the month of January 2023. Thank you for your support. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

    My interview with Tim “Bishop “ Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 26:27


    Tim Bishop Brown is a blessing to the world. God has blessed him to write, sing and record for a variety of Artists. He is the founder and organizer of the Miracle Mass choir. His song “He's Done Enough hit number 1 on the charts. Tim has a new project out “ If God Said It “ You will be inspired and blessed by his testimony. You can find his music on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, Spotify and all other platforms. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

    Ángel Levine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 18:28


    We are excited to explore Ángel Levine music journey. She is the leader singer for the Gloria Estefan tribe band. I also had the privilege of doing a few shows with her (Thanks to FORWARD MOTION BAND) visit the link to her tribute band https://tribute tribe.com/portfolio line/Gloria-Estefan-tribute/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

    My interview with Dominique Howard a prolific Theatre actress

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 26:26


    Dominique Howard is a professional theatre actress. She has a production company (Howword Productions, LLC ) She has an awesome show coming the starting dates are April 7th - 9th. Location: Theatre 68@theatre68co 5112 Lankershim Blvd North Hollywood, Ca 91601. You can purchase tickets (tiredtheplay.brownpaperbagtickets.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

    My interview with Chrissy Ras

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 32:26


    Chrissy Ras is the founder and Drummer for the “Pulp Vixen Band. But she wears many hats. Chrissy is a drum teacher as well as a vocalist educator. She is the Owner and Founder at CR Music School. I know you will enjoy this interview --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

    My interview with Jessie Storey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 26:45


    Jessie Storey was born in Brooklyn, New York she currently lives in Southern California. Her first musical inspiration came from her Dad. Jessie was 11 years old when she did her first show. She also worked with Chico DeBarge and right now her new single “ Lights Off(featuring Mr.Wood$) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

    My interview with Keon Galloway

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 26:03


    Keon Galloway extraordinary drummer and percussionist takes us on his musical journey. He is a recording artist. He also talks about how to practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-a-nelson/support

    Welcome 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 6:41


    Daniel A Nelson is encouraging people to Appreciate your God given talent as well as others. He also encourages you to go farther in your journey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support

    My interview with Michael Starr

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 30:05


    Michael Starr gives his take on working with different artists and adjusting to their style of music. He talks about staying humble and being the best version of yourself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support

    The New Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 2:21


    The new season of Playing And Talking About The Music You We have some new and exciting guess coming through to talk about how they survived musically during the pandemic, how to get shows and gigs and most importantly how to keep recurring shows. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support

    My interview with Rod Pantoja

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 37:23


    The Guitarist for the “Steel Rod Band” which includes Johnny Reyes Drums and Whit Petrell Bassist. Inspire by his Dad (Rod Pantoja) and his uncle their band has traveled the world. The Band has a resident @ Fantasy Springs Casino in the city of Indio,Ca. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support

    My interview with Ruthie Carr

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 29:48


    Ruthie Carr a native from Pittsburgh ,Pennsylvania. She talk's about how she stumbled upon her gift for singing at the age of 13. After honing her craft in singing she travel the world with peaches and Herb sing duo. Ruthie also collaborated in writing for her own band. (We experienced some small technical problems on this interview) but the information Ruthie share is priceless. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support

    My interview with the Bassist Terry Bass

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 30:02


    In this interview Terry Bass talk's about changing his primary instrument to Bass Guitar and the transformation of his life. You can hear his music on SoundCloud. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support

    Jeremy Jenkins extraordinary Drummer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 29:22


    Jeremy Jenkins gives his take on Be a pocket drummer, and how to keep steady gigs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support

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    My interview with Bassist Joel Bond

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 25:47


    Joel Bond an accomplished Bassist gives us a look at his humble beginnings ( his struggles) and some of his highlights in his musical journey. He attributes his accomplishments because of his faith in Christ. This is part one of this podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support

    My interview with Jara Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 41:13


    Jara Harris, multi- instrumentalists founder and Organizer of the band Slapbak, talks about how it feels growing up in a musical family. Jara tackles the importance of a strong work ethic in the music industry. And he reveals the meeting with Bootsy Collins and George Clinton. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support

    My interview with John Dixon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 21:16


    John Dixon aka Dygital Soul, he's a DJ Music Artist, Producer, Writer and a Music Engineer. John has an EP due out this summer 2021 with “The D-Boyz” He's also the Co-Host & Co creator of the YouTube channel “The Purple Brotha's and the voice of “ Funkclone Radio” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support

    My interview with Paul Altamirano

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 20:05


    Paul Altamirano is a well established DJ. He's the Cohost of Funkclone radio. Paul explains the important facts of knowing your music as well as engaging the audience you're entertaining.The website is Funkclone.com or you can also visit Mixcloud.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support

    My interview with Felicia Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 31:19


    Felicia Johnson, wife, mother of two children, and a recording artist, Lead vocalist for Fresh Play Music. She is also a phenomenal vocal coach. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support

    My interview with Singer Songwriter and Music Producer Donald Bell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 31:04


    Donald Bell Lead Vocalist for the band “Slave” goes in-depth about the music business and he also gives us a glance of his personal life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support

    My interview with Cheryl Cooley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 26:41


    This is one of my favorite and Hilarious guest I had the privilege of interviewing. Cheryl Cooley is one of the best guitarist in the business. She is the guitarist for the famous band Kylmaxx. I am honored that she shares her musical journey with me and my listeners. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support

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    My interview with Trey'Von Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 28:47


    Trey'Von Nelson talks about humble beginnings and the importance of being a team player. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support

    Gidget Simon gives her take on her musical journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 23:22


    Gidget Simon is a gifted songstress ,she talk about the art of singing duets and adjusting to the singing background as well as lead with different musical artists. Enjoy her take on her style of songwriting. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support

    My interview with Carnell Harrell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 24:40


    Carnell a California native gives us a some inside information on his self. He talks about his first gig and who inspired him in his musical journey. Carnell also gives his take on practicing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support

    DeaMontae Rabb

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 36:40


    DeaMontae Rabb takes us through his musical journey, he explains the different and some similarities between woodwind instruments vs piano. He talks about traveling at a young age and he enlighten us on his practice regiment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support

    My first in view of the year 2021 with Gerald and Jacquelyn Malone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 41:57


    Gerald and Jacquelyn Malone MUSICIANS IN ACTION,INC. Gerald serves as President of the Executive Board and Jacque is CEO. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support

    Diane Coles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 32:25


    My last interview for this podcast of the year 2020 I had the privilege and honor of interviewing my sister Diane Coles. She talks about what it takes to run a show and a band. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support

    Diane Coles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 1:02


    My last interview of the year 2020. I was honored to have my Sister Diane Coles on my show. She talk's about what it takes to run a show and Bands. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support

    My interview with my Daughter Danielle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 30:19


    This episode is a special one for me. My guest gives her take on the different Groups , Choirs and musicians that has shape our lives. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support

    My interview with Luke Alvarez

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 32:53


    Luke Alvarez explains how important it is to know your roll in a band,choir, and group. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support

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