Solving Sounds

On this special Track by Track episode of Solving Sounds, I flip the spot light on to myself and talk about the album that I made called Lyons Mane.  I am joined by my great friend and record producer/engineer Don Farwell to dissect each song from a song writing and producing point of view.    This record would not have existed without Don and Earwig, so in an effort to assist the studio during this difficult time, I am releasing the album on Bandcamp and donating the money to Earwig’s gofundme.  At the same time, I am also selling Solving Sounds t-shits on my Bandcamp page.  The money I receive from the shirt sales will go directly to Elijah McClain’s family gofundme.  I was very moved by his story, and want to do my part to help the cause.     If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you consider checking these out.  It would mean the world to me.   Buy the Lyons Mane album and support Earwig Studio here: https://solvingsounds.bandcamp.com/releases   Buy the Solving Sounds t-shirt and support Elijah McClain’s family here: https://solvingsounds.bandcamp.com/merch   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

We have a real treat for you this week!  Not only is Kathy Moore back as our first repeat guest, she also brought a copy of The Kathy Moore Super Power Trio’s upcoming album I Won’t Let the End of the World Bring Me Down!  Listen to us talk about how each song was written and recorded in the second installment of Track by Track.  Most of these songs have yet to be released, so come check out these exclusive clips of Kathy’s brand new music!   Learn more about The Kathy Moore Super Super Trio here: https://www.kathymooresuperpowertrio.com   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

Lindsay Johnston aka Vanna Oh! is our guest on this week’s podcast!  We talk about all sorts of interesting things, including how she became a full time musician, how she approaches songwriting and playing guitar, and how she has been spending her time during the quarantine.   Check out the Vanna Oh! website here: www.vannaoh.com Watch the Vanna Oh! music videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFbK3bl0cXyA8VBSjaR7lTA/videos Buy the Chaperone T-Shirt here: https://vannaoh.bandcamp.com/merch/chaperone-ringer-tee     If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

We are introducing a new version of the show this week called Track by Track.  Instead of covering a musician's entire career, we will spend our time doing a deep dive into one album that they have made.  We will cover everything from where it was recorded, who engineered, tracked, mixed, and mastered it, who played what instruments, how the songs were written and constructed, and what the tracks mean to the artists who made them.   My first guest on Track by Track is my old friend Brandon O'Brien.  Together, we will deconstruct his band's self titled EP, Chemical X. The band consisted of Brandon on guitar and vocals, Robert Mitchell on bass, and Mitch Hill on drums. Link in bio and available everywhere podcasts are found!   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

Our special guest this week is producer, engineer, and mixer Floyd Reitsma.  Floyd primarily records at Studio Litho in Seattle, but also records in many studios around the city.  In this episode, we talk about how Floyd cut his teeth as a young producer, his philosophy around making creative choses, and how he goes about understanding an artist’s vision so he can best assist with bringing that to life on record.   Find Floyd online here: www.FloydReitsma.com https://www.facebook.com/FloydCoInc https://www.instagram.com/floyd_reitsma/   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

We are honored to have Dr. Quinton Morris on today’s podcast.  Dr. Morris enjoys a multifaceted career as a concert violinist, educator, entrepreneur and filmmaker. He is an associate professor of violin and chamber music at Seattle University and the founder/executive director of Key to Change, a nonprofit organization that provides violin and viola lessons to students living in South King County. He performs and presents lectures all over the world.    Clearly, Quinton is a very busy man, so I really appreciated the fact that he took the time to speak with me and open up about his work ethic and mindset.  He takes us inside his brain and shows us his process for being so dedicated, focused, and confident in setting and reaching his goals.  Dr. Morris also generously opens up about his experience as a Black man in a predominantly white field, offers important insights into the current Civil Rights movement, and makes helpful recommendations on how silent supporters can get involved and become true allies.    Learn more about Quinton’s nonprofit, Key to Change: http://www.keytochangestudio.org   Follow Quinton on social media: https://www.facebook.com/qimorris, https://www.instagram.com/qimorris/   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

Sean Foe and Emily Koo from Echo Ravine call in from Tacoma this week and tell us what it was like getting into the Seattle music scene after moving from Massachusetts, how their sound and style has evolved over the years with different bandmates, and how they wrote and recorded their amazing new record that will hopefully be released soon.   Listen to Sean and Emily’s music here: EchoRavine.bandcamp.com   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

My guest this week is Justin Tamminga from the bands Assertion, Pig Snout, Blind Guides, and Dying Trades.  If that wasn’t enough to keep him busy, Justin is also a well known local music teacher who has created a special program engineered towards people on the autism spectrum.  Listen in to hear us talk about his background in playing and recording music, and to hear us pick up where we left off with William Goldsmith on all things Assertion.   Follow all of Justin’s bands here:   Assertion: https://assertion.bandcamp.com Pig Snout: https://www.facebook.com/PigSnoutBand/ Blind Guides: https://blindguides.bandcamp.com/releases Dying Trades: https://www.facebook.com/dyingtrades/   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

I thought we could all use a lil boost in positivity and joy right about now, so this week I’m bringing out a secret weapon, Emily McVicker!  We actually recorded this interview before all of this COVID19 stuff, and listening back, I found it somewhat therapeutic to listen to a normal conversation about music and being a musician.  That, plus Emily’s infectious energy make this a great pick me up that I needed and I thought you might too.   Follow Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilymcvickermusic/ Follow Emily on Facebook (and check out her new show Coffee and Ukes every Thursday at 10am on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/EmilyMcVickerMusic/ Follow Emily on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/emilymcvickermusic/ Sign up for her newsletter: http://www.emilymcvicker.com   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

The semi-iconic Dick Rossetti joins us this week to talk about all things Ball Bag, Twink the Wonder Kid, Squirt, and more!  Hear us explore Dick’s inspiration for writing lyrics, what he thinks of the current state of radio, and how he champions the smaller cities and towns often overshadowed by Seattle.   Listen and follow Dick’s band Ball Bag here:   https://www.facebook.com/BALLBAGUSA/ https://www.instagram.com/ballbagrenton/ https://twitter.com/BallBagRenton https://youtu.be/OqddujuefhI   If you would like to watch Dick’s documentary, Semi-Iconic, (which I highly recommend) Dick says the only current way is to message the director, Issac Olson on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/isaac.olsen.39   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

We’ve got podcast veteran, theZim on this week’s episode!  Tune in to hear us share stories of interviewing and documenting the Seattle music scene, how theZim applies his creativity to so many different mediums, and how he’s stayed true to his passion through the unexpected twists and turns in his life.   Follow theZim on social media: YouTube: www.youtube.com/thezimvideo  Instagram: www.instagram.com/_thezim Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/thezim Email: the_zim@hotmail.com Word on the Street Podcast: www.wotspodcast.com   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

We are so lucky to have Nancy Guppy on this week's podcast!  Hear us talk about Nancy's background in comedy writing and performance, her perspective on the local art community, and how she answers the question, "Nancy Guppy is..."   Watch her show Art Zone on the Seattle channel here: http://www.seattlechannel.org/ArtZone/episodes   Nancy will also have her own visual art on display at Solo Bar (200 Roy St, Seattle, WA 98109) from April 30th - June 30th 2020.  Come check out her original collages!   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

Jake Uitti is our featured guest this week!  Hear Jake and I talk about the hustle of doing the small stepping stone projects that lead to the bigger passion projects, the importance of writing a good band bio, and having to give it up to Dave Matthews!   Read up on Jake's work here: www.jakeuitti.com Watch the latest episodes of Video Bebop here: https://www.seattlechannel.org/feature-shows/video-bebop-episodes   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

We’re back with a new episode featuring the multi-talented Alaia D’Alessando!  We cover a lot of ground in this one, including Alaia’s musical background and evolution, film making history, and attitudes towards fear and over coming challenges.  Other topics include playing the saxophone with your knee, having parents that rock harder than you, and the science behind frequencies and vibrations!   Hear Alaia’s band Tres Leches here: https://tresleches.bandcamp.com Get tickets to the Tres Leches’ vinyl release show at the Tractor Tavern on April 17th here: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/tres-leches-album-release-w-tractor-tickets/10354055?pl=tractor Watch Alaia’s documentary Phonic Seattle here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q43fsrpYZe4   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

Today, I finally give the people what they want and speak to the most requested and most mentioned person on the podcast, the wizard himself, Don Farwell.    Don and I dive deep into his history as a musician and cover everything that has lead up to a new record with his reformed band, Suitcase.  Some of the points we touch on are playing shows with bands that sound nothing like yours, what it means to carry one with a band with a different line up, and we recognize a lot of the #friendsofthepod who have helped both Don and I out along the way.   Pre-order a vinyl copy of the new Suitcase record Come Back here: https://suitcaseseattle.bandcamp.com/album/come-back?fbclid=IwAR2VVzwBR2lBWgFU7_q1CGeZtEOltYwY6-pjPV4lC71KuRvbOfR5UeQGInA   Check out their upcoming album release show at Clockout Lounge on October 11th: https://www.facebook.com/events/2377987452282598/   And visit their new website, especially if you need a reminder about where they are from: https://www.suitcaseseattle.com   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

It’s a double feature this week with two heavy hitters - Brent Amaker and Darci Carlson!  Tune in and hear us talk the challenges of forming a super group, unique percussive techniques in the studio, and why posting pictures of your food on Instagram can help your band!   Follow Brent Amaker Deathsquad: instagram.com/BrentAmakerDeathsquad   In the episode, Brent said the best way to support him was by telling a friend about him and his music, and googling his name to find your preferred way of listening to his music, so do that!   Learn more about Darci and her solo band:  instagram.com/darcidarling, facebook.com/darcicarlsonmusic, and www.darcicarlsonmusic.com   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

I learned so much from Rudy Lucinda this week!  Check out our conversation and hear how to keep dirty laundry on tour in check, how to relax and allow music to flow through you, and how to fit a full drum kit into a Prius!   Stay up to date on Ruby’s social media: https://www.instagram.com/ruby.lucinda/   Check out Ruby’s band No Baby here: https://www.instagram.com/nobabynobaby/   And watch the video for their latest single BREACH here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5XfATUPxCc&t=1s   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

On this episode of the podcast, Shaina Shepherd talks with us about ways to engage an audience, how to keep your show fresh and original so the same fans keep coming out, and I finally find out the story behind the name BEARAXE!   Stay up to date on BEARAXE’s Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/bearaxeband/, https://www.instagram.com/bearaxeband/.    Including the upcoming show that Shaina discusses in the podcast: https://www.facebook.com/events/1070876266635070/   Go to her website to hear her solo music, as well as her collaborations with The Flock: https://www.shainashepherdmusic.com   Check out The Humming Bird Jam Sessions every Sunday night at 9pm in Columbia City, WA.     If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

Iris Chamberlain sits down and talks with us about creative ways to promote your band, how to support a local music scene, and sheds light on how hard it is keep a band together!   Support Iris’ new band here :https://www.instagram.com/go_golgotha_go/ Check out her coaching company for musicians here: https://www.liveloudercoaching.com Stay up to date on Teen Music & Radical Wellness here: https://teenmusicradicalwellness.com/teen-bands/     If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

William Goldsmith talks with us about his evolving approach to the drums, how collaborating can lead to writing better music, and how he won’t let my compliments to go to his head.   Follow William’s new band Assertion on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/assertionband/   Check out William’s interview on the Trap Set Podcast hosted by Joe Wong: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/094-william-goldsmith-sunny-day-real-estate-the-fire-theft/id958778095?i=1000377152058   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

On this episode, Chris Ballew shares his secrets about putting on a good rock show, the hard work of constantly creating, and the art of staying positive and putting everything in perspective.   Stay up to date on Chris’ music and upcoming shows with Casper Babypants here: babypantsmusic.com   Catch all of Chris’ visual artwork and ambient music here: chrissballew.org   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

Don’t let the soft, soothing tones of Troy Nelson’s voice fool you, you haven’t got it dialed to 90.3 KEXP.  Check out my in depth conversation with Troy where we talk about the trials and tribulations of an indie band trying to make a living, how to ride the thin line of writing pop songs, and how to (not) get a job at KEXP.   Hear Troy from 3pm to 6pm on Saturdays on KEXP: https://kexp.org Listen to his band The Young Evils: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2h7lPDxSa1wWR09XVN7HuN?si=s5LBsm8QQI-fxeUkYOYOHQ Watch his comedy series Black Daisy:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9y9Ck80A2Ib_sz0Rh5d-7A Support his label Killroom Records: http://www.killroomrecords.com   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

I traveled to Laundry Room Studios to talk with Barrett Jones about how he became an engineer, how he was able to make one person sound like a full band well before pro-tools, and we get an inside look at what it’s like to be a sound guy at a rock club!   Learn more about Laundry Room Studios: http://www.laundryroomstudio.com Watch the Laundry Room Live video series: https://www.youtube.com/user/laundryroomstudio/ Stay up to date on Barrett’s band, The Hula Bees: https://hulabees.bandcamp.com/   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

JD Richards talks with us about his approach to lead guitar and theory, the business side of music, and how he’s learning to write orchestra compositions and sound design for video games.   Check out Pilot to Bombardier and be sure to click on the individual songs to see the different images that JD mentions in our conversation: https://pilot2bombardier.bandcamp.com.    Get tickets to their upcoming show on May 24th at the Columbia City Theater: https://www.facebook.com/events/322141461760990/   Stay up to date on Bullet in Your Head here:  https://www.facebook.com/Bullet-in-Your-Head-RATM-Tribute-491863610874771/   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening! Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

On this week’s podcast, Kathy Moore talks about the importance of representation in the music community, loving practice as much as performing, and how to catch the big fish like David Lynch.   Follow Kathy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kathy-Moore-Music-1147145881983255/   Get tickets to the Flight to Mars show on May 10th - https://www.axs.com/events/373053/flight-to-mars-tickets   Get tickets to her show with Pimp at the Ballard Jazz Festival on May 30th - http://ballardjazzfestival.com/tickets.php   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

Julie D is this week’s guest on the podcast!  Tune in to hear us talk about the process of turning jams into songs, the awesomeness of the Rain City Rock Camp for Girls, and I continue last week’s theme of gushing over Gary Thorstensen’s guitar playing.   Check out Julie’s next show with Guest Directors at the Central on May 3rd: https://www.facebook.com/events/353692368822324/   Listen to Guest Directors latest EP, Dream the Currents: https://guestdirectors.bandcamp.com/album/dream-the-currents-ep   Learn more about Rain City Rock Camp for Girls: https://www.raincityrockcamp.org   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

This week I had the honor of speaking with Kurt Danielson about adjusting your playing style with different collaborators, channeling real life experiences into song lyrics, and realizing that the song is king and finding the best ways to serve it.   Get tickets to the Mythological Horses show on 4/14/19. - https://www.ticketweb.com/event/mythological-horses-howardian-and-a-sunset-tavern-tickets/9263165   Watch the Tad Documentary: Busted Circuits and Ringing Ears -  https://itunes.apple.com/ca/movie/tad-busted-circuits-and-ringing-ears/id338599515   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening!   Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Julia Massey and talking with her about the many ways to release music in 2019, the difference a collaborator can have on your own songwriting, and how to make friends with the fear that comes with performing.   If you’re interested in learning more about Julia -    Tickets to her album release show with her band Warren Dunes on April 6th at the Clock Out Lounge can be found here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/warren-dunes-tickets-55774969435?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-source=cp&utm-term=destsearch   Julia’s latest music can be heard here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4rCrZFL7qL2W2olh5ky1t7?si=IrplSA6aQpm1WSIiOzj0xA   And you can stay up to date with Warren Dunes on social media here: https://www.facebook.com/welcometowarrendunes/, https://www.instagram.com/warrendunesband/   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening! Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

On today’s episode, Donn Bennett talks to us about turning your passion into a career, what it’s like to learn from your heroes, and how to make a space that fosters creativity. Find out more about Donn and his drums at his website here: http://donnbennett.com If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening! Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

This week I went down to Uncool Ranch to talk to Sean Moe about the long and painful process of making vinyl, keeping a band going when a member leaves, and the dark art of sequencing an album.   Check out Sean’s music with his band Stereo Creeps here: Bandcamp: https://stereocreeps.bandcamp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stereocreeps/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stereo_creep/   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening! Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

Bass man Clint Hoyler came over to Lyons Mane studios and talked to us about the importance of locking in with the drummer, how positivity can foster your creativity, and gives his take on the eternal question: fingers or pick?   Listen to Clint's bands here: Aurora Motels: https://auroramotels.bandcamp.com Suitcase: https://suitcaseseattle.bandcamp.com   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening! Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

For the 10th episode of the podcast, I sat down with Jen Gilleran and talked about putting yourself at the service of an instrument, trying not to impose meaning on something, and knowing when and how to communicate with a band that you’re producing. Jen’s Website: https://www.jengilleran.com/ My interview on The Seattle Podcaster’s Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/seattle-podcasters-podcast/id1445793436?mt=2 If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes. Thank you so much for listening! Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

#FriendofthePod Derek Bennett makes his debut on the show this week and talks to us about using constraints to fuel your creativity, leaving enough room in your playing for other voices to come through, and adjusting multi-layered recordings into a live show! If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes.  Thank you so much for listening! Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

Brian Kidd stops by this week and talks to us about writing music specifically for licensing, how he incorporates other forms of media to get his music in front of people, and shares some bad band breakup stories!   If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes.  Thank you so much for listening! Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds

In today's episode, Moon Baillie welcomes us into his home and we have a great conversation about learning to play music in Argentina, writing soul-less jingles in New York, and trying to manage a touring schedule with four other dudes! If you enjoy the podcast, it really helps us out when you subscribe, rate, and review the show on iTunes.  Thank you so much for listening! Find us online and stay in touch here: Email: solvingsoundspodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/solvingsoundspodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/solvingsoundspodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/solvingsounds  

This week I talked with Eric Snyder about ignoring the popular genres of the day and playing the style of music that you really love, collaborating with bandmates who have a different vision for the group, and learning to shred at the LA Musicians Institute aka Heavy Metal High School.   If you made it to the end of the episode and are wondering where Eric’s phone number is, I ultimately decided it probably wasn’t the best idea to post that on the internet.  We were kinda asking for trouble… :)  If you’re interested in guitar lessons with Eric, you can reach him at GuitarLessonsBellevue.com

Allie LaRoe drops by the podcast and tells us about her life as a full time musician.  Allie also opens up about writing songs for other people, the freedom that comes from using a stage name, and makes me seriously reconsider my disdain for the acoustic guitar!

In today's episode of the podcast, Lance Hofstad tells how he gets an audience to engage at a show, the long road he took to finding an original sound and style, and how he built a network of out of state musicians and venues as an independent, touring band.

On this episode of the podcast, Jalal Andre tells us about the pros and cons of writing music alone, the importance of sequencing the songs in an album, and remembering the melodies you hear in your dreams!

In today's episode, Levi Seitz walks us through the long road he took to starting his mastering company, Black Belt.  We talk about the mentors who open the doors of opportunity, working with your heroes, and quitting school to follow a girl.

In the first official episode of Solving Sounds, I talk to Steve Bergstrom about his history playing music and how he's been able to navigate being in bands, record albums, and play shows.

Before I start diving into episodes, I wanted to explain what this podcast is about, who I am, and what people can expect from the show.