The Best Music Podcast is your podcast for immediately actionable music advice for music students of any instrument, voice, or musical discipline like producing, music theory, and ear training. Your host Dan Spencer has two #1 Best-Selling music books on Amazon and is the founder of Best Music Coach, an online platform for taking live music lessons with expert and patient coaches in real-time with a customized video chat feature made for music lessons. For interviews, Dan breaks down the secrets, tips, and tricks of top musicians, performers, composers, teachers, students, and music industry insiders! We will meet a professional from the music industry, learn about their field or fields of expertise, and understand what drives, and sustains their creativity and ability to perform so you can apply their success to your music, and your life.
The wait is over for electronic music enthusiasts as Chris Hawkins, the voice behind BBC 6 Music's Early Breakfast show, is set to drop the latest installment of his acclaimed 'How to DJ' podcast on Friday, November 3rd. In this exciting new season, Chris is bringing listeners 8 captivating episodes, each offering an intimate exploration of the lives and careers of legendary DJs, both from the club and radio worlds. Since its inception, 'How to DJ' has earned its place as a premier platform for music aficionados having topped the Music Podcast charts in the UK. Past episodes have featured iconic figures like Fatboy Slim, Greg James, Paul Oakenfold, Mark Radcliffe, Tony Blackburn, Bob Harris, Jodie Harsh, and many more, all sharing their insights and anecdotes about their journeys in the world of DJing. This season promises to be a sonic adventure like no other, as Chris Hawkins takes a deep dive into the world of DJing with a star-studded lineup of guests, including: Groove Armada Orbital Norman Jay Dave Beer Mike Sweeney (Radio DJ) Barry Ashworth Judge Jules In each episode, Chris and his esteemed guests reflect on their careers, exploring the music that inspired them and continues to shape their creative journeys. To add a unique twist to the conversation, Chris delves into his eclectic record box, each 45rpm sleeve concealing a different question, challenging his guests with five thought-provoking queries. As a grand finale to each episode, Chris invites his guests to curate a playlist of three songs they would play if they were the DJ for the apocalypse. Talking about the new series, Chris Hawkins expressed his excitement: "I am delighted to be bringing the podcast back with such an incredible guest line up - it's going to be a banger of a series!" With 'How to DJ,' listeners are in for an unforgettable auditory experience, gaining unparalleled insight into the world of DJing and the music that drives these remarkable artists. Make sure to tune in starting Friday, November 3rd, as the 'How to DJ' podcast redefines the art of DJing one episode at a time. Episodes drop weekly on Fridays for the next 8 weeks - listen and subscribe here: podfollow.com/howtodj How to DJ is made by Listening Dog Media. 00:00 Intro 1:07 Why become a DJ? 5:42 The art of song selection and music curation 9:57 Twisted DJ questions 13:57 How can indie artists get radio play 26:27 How to DJ Podcast 75 Chris Hawkins—How To Get Your Song On The Radio
Hear the new album “Updraft” everywhere you listen to music and find out more at https://www.silvanjoray.com/ Silvan Joray is a Swiss jazz guitarist and composer currently based in New York City. He has gained recognition in the jazz community, having won special prizes at several international jazz competitions. He has performed at prestigious jazz festivals and has toured internationally. Joray grew up in a musical family and began his formal training on the classical guitar, before discovering jazz and switching to the electric guitar. Starting out he focused on jazz standards and was influenced by guitarists such as Wes Montgomery. Later, his studies with renowned jazz guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel at Jazzcampus Basel broadened his musical horizons, inspiring him to compose his own music. Joray's latest album, „Updraft", embraces both the openness of European as well as the rootedness and swing of American jazz. His music is characterized by intricate harmonies, melodic sensitivity, and virtuosic improvisation. Joray is currently immersed in the New York City jazz scene and is continually developing his style by experimenting with extended techniques like quarter tones (also called microtones) and „tapping” (which was popularized by Eddie Van Halen) which are not traditionally associated with jazz guitar playing.
73 Janet Robin — The Art of Musician The String Revolution plays Folsom Prison Blues. Click to hear now: https://youtu.be/cWvZAmT7Skk?si=rx9GbbluhlT20v66 https://www.janetrobin.com/ https://www.Thestringrevolution.com The Hateful Eight Guitar Scene: https://youtu.be/fbp3Pj-ALqU?si=hm1R7P4CORXiqTVM #janetrobin #thestringrevolution #thehatefuleight Janet Robin's musical education began the moment she met her guitar teacher, Randy Rhoads (Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne). Under Rhoads' tutelage, Janet became an ace six-string player and, while still in high school, parlayed this education into a position as the lead guitarist for the all-female rock band Precious Metal. Precious Metal released several albums and wrote with Heart, Poison and Cheap Trick. Robin has toured, performed with, recorded, or written songs with Tommy Emmanuel, Peppino D'Agostino, Meredith Brooks, Monty Montgomery, Michelle Shocked, Maia Sharp, Marcy Levy (co-writer with Eric Clapton on “Lay Down Sally”), Ann and Nancy Wilson (Heart), Garrison Starr, Anne McCue and many more. She was also the touring guitarist of Air Supply in 2007-2008. In 2017 she was named in Guitar Player's “Top 50 Acoustic Guitarists” (Bonus List), amongst many notable players. Janet has also had her original songs placed in TV and films such as “One Life to Live,” “All My Children,” “Felicity,” “Free Enterprise,” and many more. Along with placements she has also composed original scores for short films such as “Traces” directed by Joseph Culp which was accepted into the prestigious Palm Springs Short Film Festival and the Hollywood Film Awards. In 2017, she had an original song in a short film “Casting All Corpses” which won the “Best Comedy Short Award” for the Reel Hollywood Film Festival. In January of 2015, Janet was hand-picked to coach and consult actress Jennifer Jason Leigh for 2 months on location and in Los Angeles for a special guitar scene in the Quentin Tarantino film, "The Hateful Eight." The actress was nominated for an Academy Award. Janet has also played guitar for productions of the musicals “Girlfriend", “Soul Doctor” and "Staring Into Nothing”. Along with Janet's busy solo career, she has another band, featuring 3 amazing guitar players- "The String Revolution." The String Revolution's Spotify channel has reached over 4 million streams. The String Revolutions latest release with Tommy Emmanuel is a cover of Johnny Cash's “Folsom Prison Blues”. https://youtu.be/cWvZAmT7Skk?si=rx9GbbluhlT20v66
72 Joe Deninzon — Picking Up The Violin for Kansas + New Projects! Kansas fans will like this: @JoeDeninzonStratospheerius More about Joe: https://joedviolin.com/ #joedeninzon #Stratospheerius #kansas 00:00 Intro 3:21 Learning songs for KANSAS 14:11 Work ethic - we never stop growing 22:48 What makes some music hard? 27:15 Classical vs. improvised music 31:27 7-string violins! 33:48 Joe's session work 43:53 Stratospheerius new album
#felixcavaliere #therascals #thenandnow Felix's website: https://www.felixcavalieremusic.com/ Felix's new album: https://www.felixcavalieremusic.com/store The message has always been to stand for peace, love, and happiness. For legendary singer songwriter, FELIX CAVALIERE, making people feel good is primary to his illustrious 50-year career that includes the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriter Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and Grammy Hall of Fame. Few artists can claim they defined a generation; FELIX CAVALIERE continues to remind us to keep listening for the world's beauty. In 1965, FELIX CAVALIERE formed the ‘Young Rascals' with Dino Danelli, Eddie Brigati, and Gene Cornish. That October, they caught the attention of promoter/manager Sid Bernstein with their high-energy set at Long Island's elite club, Barge. Signed to Atlantic Records, and now called The Rascals, the mega-hit “Good Lovin'” struck No. 1 in February 1966. They followed suit with a string of hits like “I've Been Lonely Too Long,” “Groovin'(No. 1 in 1967), “How Can I Be Sure,” “A Girl Like You,” “A Beautiful Morning,” and “People Got to Be Free” (No. 1 in 1968). Felix released his self-titled debut album with Todd Rundgren at the producer's helm. His follow-up albums were Destiny (1974), Castles in the Air (1979) (Castle in the Air produced another Top 40 hit – “Only a Heart Sees” reached No. 2), Dreams in Motion (1994) and in 2008 he collaborated with Stax guitar legend, Steve Cropper, on the Grammy-nominated Nudge it Up a Notch and again in 2010 with Midnight Flyer. FELIX CAVALIERE calls Nashville home base, where he is constantly collaborating and writing new material. He's also finishing his memoir and has an active tour schedule with Felix Cavaliere's Rascals. His new album… “Then and Now” is available everywhere you get your music. 00:00 Intro 02:25 Interview
ClascyJitto is a musician, artist, and video game developer who also makes music under the name RiZi!. He is a composer for the successful video game "Pizza Tower.” Find out more: https://jcportals.neocities.org/portals/clascyjitto/ His New game called “Kipidon” is a Katamari inspired shooter. A link to the early soundtrack: https://spotify.link/h3L09qs9sDb // https://rizi.bandcamp.com/album/kipidon-music-sampler A link to the game demo: https://jcportals.itch.io/kipidon
Javier website: https://www.javierrosarioguitar.com/ Javier YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@javierrosarioguitar Guitar virtuoso, composer, bandleader, educator and recording artist, Javier Rosario attended the world-renowned Berklee College of Music with a full scholarship. In 2010, Javier earned his Master's Degree at the Longy School of Music of Bard College where he was awarded a Presidential Scholarship. Javier has performed with: Joe Lovano, John Lockwood, Matt Savage, Zachary King, Scott Kiefner, Aaron Holthus, and Avery Logan just to name a few. He is a guitar Adjunct Professor at Bunker Hill Community College and member at Community Music Center of Boston, Passim School of Music, Amigos School and Morse School in Massachusetts. Javier received the Community Music Center of Boston Marilla MacDill Award for Teaching Excellence and Community Service. He has been a Visiting Professor at the National Conservatory of Music since 2009 and a Visiting Artist and Music Thesis Judge for the international music program at Universidad Pedro Henriquez Ureña. Javier's new album “Yes!” Is out now wherever you listen to music. Links are in the show notes if you are listening to the podcast and in the video description if you are on YouTube.
Jim's latest single “Breath of the Wind” is available now at http://www.jimmccarty.co.uk Jim's new book "She Walks In Beauty" is available now: https://www.jamesmccarty.com/my-new-book-is-now-available/ Besides being the drummer for the legendary classic rock band “The Yardbirds", a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and all-around awesome music maker, Jim has been involved in many projects such as: TOGETHER, RENAISSANCE, SHOOT, ILLUSION, RUTHLESS BLUES, BOX OF FROGS, STAIRWAY, STAIRWAY & STERN, BRITISH INVASION ALL-STARS, TOP TOPHAM BAND, PRETTY THINGS/YARDBIRD BLUES BAND, JIM MCCARTY BAND, MCCARTY/HITE PROJECT, PILGRIM, MELTDOWN, THE YARDBIRDS EXPERIENCE…and many others... as a songwriter, singer, performing as an acoustic rhythm guitarist and keyboardist, acting at times as a producer... as well as more recently, launching his own solo career. His latest single “Breath of the Wind” is available now at jamesmccarty.co.uk
No views Sep 16, 2023 The Best Music Podcast With Dan Spencer #BenjaminKoppel #saxophone #musiclesson Listen to the album and find out more at https://benjaminkoppel.com/ Benjamin Koppel, Danish saxophonist and composer, is one of the most award-winning musicians of his generation, known for his versatility and virtuosity. Also a renowned composer, Koppel is the grandson of noted Danish classical composer Herman D. Koppel. His father, Anders Koppel, is a well-known and successful Hammond organ player and a composer…the family is full of music and creativity. The prizes Benjamin has won so far include the Palæ Bars Jazz Prize, the Jacob Gade Prize, Holstebro Music Prize, and others. He was also named Knight of France, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres in 2011 for his musical work. Koppel has released more than 60 albums as a jazz soloist along with some of the biggest international jazz names, including Joe Lovano, Kenny Werner, Charlie Mariano, Daniel Humair, Phil Woods, Alex Riel, Larry Goldings, Randy Brecker, Peter Erskine…and many, many others. Koppel has collaborations with a number of high-class classical soloists, including Katrine Gislinge, Michala Petri, Henrik Dam Thomsen, Inger Dam Jensen, and others. His saxophone can be heard on a large number of albums, including Moonjam (the best selling Scandinavian instrumental band with several multiple platinum albums to their credit), Danseorkestret, Rugsted & Kreutzfeldt, Maria Montell, Marie Carmen Koppel, Hanne Boel, Alberte Winding, Sanne Salomonsen and soundtracks for several feature films, documentaries, cartoons and ballets. He has jazz groups and plays classical, pop, R&B, folkloric music and almost anything in between. As a composer, he writes in those genres and is not afraid to take on large scale projects and compose music for theatre, put together two festival programs per year and write a book whenever there is a break. Since 2012 Benjamin has been member of the trio Koppel-Colley-Blade Collective together with bassist Scott Colley and drummer Brian Blade. Their new album “Perspective” is out now wherever you listen to music. Listen to the album and find out more at https://benjaminkoppel.com/
Learn more: Doctor.fish Doctor Fish's Renaissance Records debut reveals a proud musical throwback—a guitar-wielding, storytelling folk-rock singer-songwriter. No fake retro act; he's one of the last surviving purveyors of a style of music made famous by Jim Croce, Harry Chapin, Cat Stevens, James Taylor, Paul Simon, and Gordon Lightfoot. The road to Doctor Fish's debut has been long and winding. As he sings in his “Tuesday Morning,” “You know that I'm still standing, just not where I thought I'd be.” He grew up playing saxophone in Tucson, Arizona, and pursued jazz through college. As a saxophonist, he backed legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Cher. Somewhere along the way, the doctor picked up a guitar and began writing and singing songs. His journey also found him earning a Ph.D. in ethnomusicology and living in Japan for some years. From there, he founded a thriving program of study for students of popular music at a small college in North Carolina. The good doctor's emergence as a solo performer is a beautiful fluke that makes him one of the oldest artists with a debut release. The legendary David Kershenbaum (Tracy Chapman, Tori Amos, Joe Jackson) produced the Last Troubadour. The album features bassist Leland Sklar (James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Carole King), drummer Denny Fongheiser (Heart, Counting Crows, Shawn Colvin), and top studio musicians from around the world. “Harry Chapin” serves as the lead-off single for the album. A tribute to the legendary singer-songwriter, it helps celebrate the 50th anniversary of Chapin's breakout hit, “Taxi,” and what would have been his 80th birthday. Harry's son Jason calls the song a “great tribute” to his father.
Sam Smith is a composer, arranger, and sought-after bassist based in Boston, MA. He has gained such an insight on the bass that the AuburnPub said that "watching Smith play, the line between bassist and bass blurs." The young bassist looks to always improve himself as an individual musician, as well as with the music that is brought to him by other artists. Smith constantly plays local in the Greater Boston area, and has brought his expertise around the world from the USA to China, The Netherlands, France, and the UK, playing as a sideman and bandleader for many musical projects. The bassist has played at esteemed venues such as Dizzy's Club, Wally's Cafe Jazz Club, and Smalls Jazz Club and has played and/or recorded with the likes of Cassandra Wilson, Ron Blake, Stefon Harris, Joe Magnarelli, Jesus Molina, Aaron Parks, and Terri Lyne Carrington. Learn more: www.samsmithbass.com
#jamesshipway #nobull #guitar @JamesShipwayGuitar is a British guitarist, author and course creator who has racked up over 30,000 hours of experience helping guitarists to improve their playing. He's shared his knowledge with millions of guitarists worldwide via his YouTube channel and his online guitar academy, Total Guitar Lab as well as in his acclaimed series of ‘No Bull' guitar books. James first began playing guitar at 16. Self-taught and with no prior musical education or experience, he still remembers very well how confusing guitar playing is without any guidance. He brings this personal experience of struggling with adversity and confusion on guitar to everything he does, and his practical, effective, and easy-to-use approach to learning, playing, and practicing guitar has gained him a legion of followers around the globe. His book releases include: Music Theory for Guitarists, Volumes 1,2 and 3' the CAGED System for Guitar Blues Soloing for Guitar, Volumes 1 & 2 Barre Chords for Guitar Music Theory for Guitarists, the Complete Method Book Circle of Fifths for Guitar … and others In his most recent book, Rock Lick Method for Guitar, James takes the reader on a step-by-step journey and gives them what they need to build a killer rock and metal guitar style of their very own. In his books and other lessons, James' aim is to break down and simplify seemingly complex theory, techniques and styles - so that guitar players of all levels can see drastic changes in their standard of playing faster than they ever thought possible. To learn more about James' books and other resources for guitar players visit jamesshipway.com
Born in Liverpool, in 1962, John' family relocated to North Wales in the early 1970's where John joined the National Youth Orchestra of Wales. He played in several bands with his Father before moving to the Royal Northern College of Music studying Contemporary percussion/ drum kit and piano. After 5 years of graduate and post-graduate studies, he joined Rambert Dance Company, London as a percussionist, enjoying extensive touring for a further 5 years. After still more years gigging in bands and theatre John accepted the post as Composer / Musical Director for the Bristol Old Vic. While working in theatre John learned the basics on Bass Guitar, Flute, Trumpet and Trombone until eventually discovering the Accordion. As of the 2023 release of the new @officialjethrotull album RökFlöte, it's been 20 years since John has been part of the Jethro Tull family. In 2003 he met @IanAnderson and joined the “Rubbing Elbows” tour on piano and accordion subsequently recording on “Rupi's Dance.” Since that time John has enjoyed touring with the band and scoring, conducting, and playing Ian's orchestral concerts. Outside of the Jethro Tulliverse, In 2004 John was commissioned to compose a children's opera by the @welshnationalopera . This was a great success and has led to a further two pieces being commissioned. John has composed for wildlife, drama, and documentary TV. John holds teaching positions at Bath and Bristol Universities and is a guest tutor at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. From 2007-2009, he helped arrange and conduct music for the College's stage production of the classic The Who album “Quadrophenia.” This past April (2023), John performed with an All-Star band (including Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson) touring “Jon Lord's Concerto for Group and Orchestra,” featuring the music of Deep Purple. John composed the closing oratorio, “The Bargee's Wife” for the Three Choirs Festival U.K. (2013) and “The Gloucester Magnificat” for Gloucester Cathedral U.K. (2016). During the pandemic, he composed the score for a series of short films for the @TravellingLightTheatre designed to help young people during lockdown: 17 and the Squeak Gobbler (2021 available on YouTube). He continues to work with young performers in universities, as well as drama and music schools.
http://www.ceilirain.com https://www.facebook.com/CeiliRain/ New album - buy from the artist and show your support: http://www.ceilirain.com/en-us/merchandise/default.aspx New album - streaming: https://open.spotify.com/album/3y9UQi1YZjL5ajoWm6g4ok?si=5V06rZBlRBWm1IgMsEuzjQ Bob Halligan Jr has written over 1,100 songs, 200 of which have been recorded by artists internationally with sales over 30 million units. Cher, KISS, Michael Bolton, Judas Priest, Kathy Mattea, Rebecca St James and many others have helped put 9 Gold & Platinum records on Halligan's wall, including the hit song “Don't Close Your Eyes” by KIX. Bob has sung on recordings with Billy Joel, Joan Jett, Felix Cavaliere and Michael McDonald, and was nominated as a songwriter for a CABLE ACE Award for Original Song of the Year. He was an Adjunct Professor at Syracuse University for 12 years, where he taught songwriting, film scoring, music business and a Beatles class. He has composed & performed scores for 4 silent films at The Julien Dubuque International Film Festical. In 2017 he was given the Distinguished Alumni Award by Christian Brothers Academy. Mr. Halligan was recently the only American invited to sing at a Papal gathering of 100,000 people in Italy, and met Pope Francis. Bob is the leader/singer and songwriter for the band Ceili Rain, a Celtic pop-rock group that has been together for 28 years. Kaylee Rain has played some of the top venues in the country including Reliant Stadium, The RCA Dome and The Georgia Dome. They have played many festivals from Kingdom Bound to Creation Fest to World Youth Day. They have been invited to perform at numerous Celtic and community events from the Slainte Festival to the Bethlehem Musikfest, and Irish fests in Syracuse NY, Cheyenne, WY and many more. They have played at major conferences including NCYC and Youth Specialties and have even performed for major corporations like Nextel. Billboard Magazine says: “These guys deserve to be heard by the entire world. Their potential is limitless because they have an appeal that knows no boundaries. Ceili Rain music makes your feet want to dance and your soul soar!
Listen to the new album NOW: https://godsticks.lnk.to/winner The band will be appearing live for the following dates with more to be announced soon! GODSTICKS online Band Website - https://www.godsticks.co.uk Kscope Website - https://kscopemusic.com/artists/godsticks/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/godsticks Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/godsticksmusic Twitter - https://twitter.com/godsticks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/godsticksmusic Godsticks live (2023) 22nd June – Cardiff – Fuel 23rd June – London – Camden Assembly 24th June – Newcastle - The Cluny 2 25th June – Edinburgh – Legends Pick up tickets here: https://www.godsticks.co.uk/gigs It's been a long and eventful road for Godsticks since emerging onto the scene in 2009.Since then, the band's sound has become progressively heavier and received further critical acclaim, culminating in the ‘genre redefining' prog metal masterpiece that was ‘Emergence', which ultimately led to them being signed to Kscope. Having extensively toured Europe since 2012, in the last few years the band have finally gained recognition as the explosive, high energy live act they'd always threatened to become. Drummer Tom Price and guitarist Gavin Bushell bring an accomplished and aggressive playing style to back up Darran Charles' unique vocal sound and Dan Nelson's driving bass. Godsticks sixth studio album “This Is What A Winner Looks Like” is out now. Click to listen: https://godsticks.lnk.to/winner
Back in the 1960s, four brothers who wanted to be The Beatles formed a band called The Cowsills. Early gigs were at school dances and churches around their home in Newport, RI. After signing with MGM they released “The Rain, The Park and Other Things” which hit #2 on the Billboard charts. The Cowsills enjoyed great success during the '60s and '70s. As a family and individuals, they drifted in and out of the music industry over the years with multiple certified gold records. Today, the surviving Cowsills continue to make music – sometimes individually and sometimes together – and their harmonies are still as infectious and bright as ever. The Cowsills are proud to announce their new album, Rhythm Of The World, which is out everywhere music is available! https://cowsill.com/home/ Check out the Cowsill podcast that Bob mentioned here: https://cowsill.com/home/podcast/
When Tom Brechtlein was 18 years old he saw Chick Corea and Return to Forever on PBS Television. At that moment he remembers thinking - I'm going to play with this guy someday.” Two years later, at the age of 20, Tom auditioned for Chick Corea and got the gig. He performed & recorded with Chick untill 1983. Their musical relationship continued off and on throughout the years and as recently as 2016 with 15 tours and 5 recordings. Other artists Tom has toured and recorded with are Manhattan Transfer, Wayne Shorter, Al Di Meola, Joe Farrell, Jean Luc Ponty, Robben Ford & The Blue Line, Rickie Lee Jones, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross, and Eric Johnson. Tom is available for recording projects and teaching. Get in touch at https://www.instagram.com/tombrechtlein/ https://www.youtube.com/@Tombrechtlein
Guitar virtuoso, composer, bandleader, educator and recording artist, Javier Rosario @javierrosariomusic4813 attended the world-renowned Berklee College of Music with full scholarship. In 2010, Javier earned his Master's Degree at the Longy School of Music of Bard College where he was awarded a Presidential Scholarship. Album: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5V32J6Ahes764F0YKYw8v1?si=IHibTG8VTLmMeC5MoCt3Kg Website/interviews/reviews/quotes: https://www.javierrosarioguitar.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HzpJIQ4qqWbVLC7dBGKgw IG: https://www.instagram.com/javierrosariomusic/ Javier has performed with: Joe Lovano, John Lockwood, Matt Savage, Zachary King, Scott Kiefner, Aaron Holthus, and Avery Logan just to name a few. He is a guitar Adjunct Professor at Bunker Hill Community College. He is a faculty member at Community Music Center of Boston, Passim School of Music, Amigos School and Morse School in Massachusetts. Javier received the Community Music Center of Boston Marilla MacDill Award for Teaching Excellence and Community Service. Javier has been a Visiting Professor at the National Conservatory of Music since 2009 and a Visiting Artist and Music Thesis Judge for the international music program at Universidad Pedro Henriquez Ureña. Javier is a Community Engagement Programs Teaching Artist at Community Music Center of Boston and the Hurley School in Bostons South End. Javier was granted the Community Music Center of Boston Professional Development Grant for Creative Youth Development in alignment with Cultural Inclusion and Social Emotional Development. Javier released his debut album Javier Rosario Trio, Vol. I: A Celebration of Life which has been critically acclaimed and received international radio play. #javierrosario #Acelebtrationoflife #yes
Robin Lane started out her songwriting career early, as the daughter of Ken Lane, who wrote songs for Dean Martin. She has collaborated with members of Crazy Horse and sang with Neil Young on "Round and Round (It Won't Be Long)" on his album Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere. After a two-year marriage with future Police guitarist Andy Summers, She formed Robin Lane and the Chartbusters, integrating punk and new wave with West Coast folk, and East Coast rock. Their rock radio-charting song “When Things Go Wrong” became the 11th music video ever played on MTV on its first broadcast day in 1981. Robin has opened for artists including John Hiatt, Taj Mahal, Steve Earle, T-Bone Burnett, and Richard Thompson. She accepted the Boston Music Award for Outstanding Female Vocalist in 1988. Susanna Hoffs (The Bangles) recorded Robin's song "Wishing on Telstar" for her first solo album, When You're a Boy. Robin also sang on the album. In 2010 Robin founded Songbird Sings, a Shelburne Falls, MA-based organization dedicated to helping people work through and recover from traumatic experiences by writing and recording their own songs. Her new album Dirt Road to Heaven is a collection of Americana music. Robin's motto of “Music is my healing tool” has paved her uniquely uplifting “dirt road to heaven” process from start to finish. www.therobinlane.com https://www.patreon.com/robinlane
In 1973, the “garage band” from Topeka was discovered by Wally Gold, signed by Don Kirshner, and released their debut album in 1974. KANSAS has gone on to compile a catalogue that includes sixteen studio albums and five live albums. KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of KANSAS), one platinum live album (Two for the Show), one quadruple-Platinum single ‘Carry On Wayward Son,' and another triple-Platinum single ‘Dust in the Wind.' Most recently, KANSAS has released two Billboard charting albums with 2016's The Prelude Implicit and 2020's The Absence of Presence. Kown as America's preeminent progressive rock band, KANSAS, will be touring 50 select North American cities to celebrate the band's 50th Anniversary. KANSAS 50th Anniversary Tour – Another Fork in the Road will showcase music spanning all 50 years of the band's illustrious history. The tour will showcase two hours of hits, fan favorites, and deep cuts rarely performed live. KANSAS 50th Anniversary Tour – Another Fork in the Road is scheduled to premiere on June 2, 2023 in Pittsburgh, PA and conclude on January 28, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Tickets and KANSAS VIP Packages for most dates go are on sale now and Ticket information can be found at www.kansasband.com & https://bnds.us/7g0lja. (links for those are in the show notes if you are on audio and in the video decryption if you are on YouTube) To further celebrate the band's 50th Anniversary, InsideOutMusic has released Another Fork in the Road – 50 Years of KANSAS. The 3-CD career-spanning collection features carefully selected tracks from across KANSAS's sizable discography. It also includes a new version of the song ‘Can I Tell You.' Originally released on their 1974 debut album, the song is updated by the current lineup. Another Fork in the Road – 50 Years of KANSAS is available now. Fans can order it here - https://kansas.lnk.to/AnotherForkInTheRoad-50YearsOfKansas “I'm incredibly excited about the 50th Anniversary Tour,” adds lead vocalist Ronnie Platt. “I tell people I'm not allowed to create a setlist, because it would be five hours long. There are so many songs I want to perform live. I think fans will be excited not only to hear our hits and fan favorites spanning 50 years of KANSAS, but also some songs that haven't been performed live in decades.” KANSAS is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt, violinist/guitarist David Ragsdale, keyboardist/vocalist Tom Brislin, and original guitarist Richard Williams. With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences. KANSAS is set to perform its “KANSAS Classics” set during concert dates in March, April, and May of 2023. KANSAS 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR – ANOTHER FORK IN THE ROAD CONFIRMED DATES*: DATE CITY VENUE June 2, 2023 Pittsburgh, PA Benedum Center for the Performing Arts June 3, 2023 Baltimore, MD The Lyric Baltimore June 9, 2023 Glenside, PA Keswick Theatre June 10, 2023 Glenside, PA Keswick Theatre June 16, 2023 Fort Wayne, IN Embassy Theatre June 17, 2023 Detroit, MI Fisher Theatre June 29, 2023 Toronto, ON Massey Hall July 1, 2023 Rochester, NY Kodak Center July 7, 2023 Cincinnati, OH Taft Theatre July 8, 2023 Indianapolis, IN Clowes Memorial Hall July 14, 2023 Minneapolis, MN State Theatre July 15, 2023 Chicago, IL The Chicago Theatre July 21, 2023 Wausau, WI The Grand Theater July 22, 2023 Milwaukee, WI The Riverside Theater July 27, 2023 Kansas City, MO The Midland Theatre July 29, 2023 St. Louis, MO The Fabulous Fox Theatre August 4, 2023 Des Moines, IA Hoyt Sherman Place August 5, 2023 Omaha, NE Orpheum Theater August 18, 2023 Knoxville, TN Tennessee Theatre August 19, 2023 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium August 25, 2023 Denver, CO The Paramount Theatre August 26, 2023 Salt Lake City, UT Eccles Theater September 6, 2023 Vancouver, BC Queen Elizabeth Theatre September 8, 2023 Seattle, WA The Paramount Theater September 9, 2023 Portland, OR Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall September 12, 2023 Boise, ID Morrison Center for the Performing Arts September 14, 2023 San Francisco, CA Golden Gate Theatre September 16, 2023 Los Angeles, CA The Orpheum Theatre September 17, 2023 San Diego, CA Balboa Theatre September 20, 2023 To Be Announced September 22, 2023 Albuquerque, NM Kiva Auditorium September 24, 2023 El Paso, TX The Plaza Theatre October 12, 2023 Worcester, MA The Hanover Theatre October 13, 2023 Brookville, NY Tilles Center for the Performing Arts October 20, 2023 San Antonio, TX Tobin Center for the Performing Arts October 21, 2023 Sugar Land, TX Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land October 26, 2023 Huntsville, AL Von Braun Center – Mark C. Smith Concert Hall October 27, 2023 Memphis, TN Orpheum Theatre November 3, 2023 Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium November 4, 2023 Durham, NC Durham Performing Arts Center December 1, 2023 Savannah, GA Johnny Mercer Theatre December 2, 2023 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre January 12, 2024 Jacksonville, FL Florida Theatre January 13, 2024 North Charleston, SC North Charleston Performing Arts Center January 19, 2024 Fort Myers, FL Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall January 20, 2024 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall January 27, 2024 Melbourne, FL Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts January 28, 2024 Fort Lauderdale, FL Broward Center for the Performing Arts *Two additional dates to be announced KANSAS CLASSICS TOUR DATES**: DATE CITY VENUE March 11, 2023 Tampa, FL Busch Gardens March 17, 2023 Shawnee, OK Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center March 23, 2023 Winterhaven, CA Quechan Casino March 24, 2023 Pala, CA Pala Casino March 25, 2023 Queen Creek, AZ The Good Life Festival April 1, 2023 Lincoln, CA Thunder Valley Casino Resort with Blue Oyster Cult April 20, 2023 Marion, IL Marion Cultural & Civic Center April 22, 2023 Forrest City, AR EACC Fine Arts Center May 19, 2023 Decatur, IL The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater May 21, 2023 Louisville, KY Iroquois Amphitheater ** More dates to be announced For more information on KANSAS and the Another Fork in the Road – 50th Anniversary Tour please visit: www.kansasband.com www.facebook.com/kansasband www.twitter.com/kansasband www.instagram.com/kansasband www.youtube.com/kansas
#jannklose #surrender #jannkloseband @JannKlose is an award-winning pop singer-songwriter, who has released seven albums and two EPs. He is a recipient of 4 Independent Music Awards and a Grammy® nomination. https://jannklose.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jann.klose/ https://www.instagram.com/jannklose/ https://twitter.com/jannkloseband https://www.youtube.com/jannklose His recent singles "Sugar My," "Flesh and Blood," "Love You the Most," and "Pilot Light" have accumulated over 5 million streams across all platforms and charted on Top 40 radio in the US and South Africa. Jann is the singing voice of Tim Buckley in the movie "Greetings from Tim Buckley" (Universal). His songs have been heard on the Grammy® nominated "Healthy Food For Thought" compilation, charted in the Billboard Top 10 compilation "Action Moves People United”, the TV show MTV Cribs and movies like "Married Young" (Amazon), "Dead Broke" (Warner Bros) and “One Little Finger” alongside Quincy Jones. He has performed as an actor and singer in touring companies of Broadway musicals, including "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Jekyll and Hyde," and "The Who's Tommy" as well as various TV movies, voiceovers, and commercials. In 2020, Jann launched his podcast, Making Sound with Jann Klose. Recent episodes have featured industry legends like Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad), Frank Bello (Anthrax), and Simon Kirke (Bad Company). Jann tours year-round in North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia and has opened for and collaborated with a wide range of artists including Pat Benatar, John Oates of Hall and Oates, Suzanne Vega, Renaissance's Annie Haslam, The Yardbirds and Jim McCarty, Rosanne Cash, Paula Cole, Brett Dennen, Karen Zoid, Shekhinah, The Byrds' Roger McGuinn, Rusted Root, Pete Seeger, and Les Paul. Jann Klose's 7th studio album, "Surrender" will be released March 3rd, 2023.
https://griffpeters.com/shop Nature has always been spiritually grounding for singer-songwriter and guitarist Griff Peters. A few years ago, when he was mired in a heart-wrenching personal struggle, Griff went out to the beach and sat down on a rock formation where he asked himself this question: if he was told he had a year to live, what would he do? The answer was simple—make his solo debut, Canyons and Waves out now on Impropriety Records), a deep and sincere body of work crafted by a skilled and experienced artist with a worthy message of hope within darkness. Griff says “This is the long-awaited showing-up for my own life as an artist. The music paints a picture of an inner-knowing and the rekindling of hope when we feel lost” I can personally confirm that Griff is a musician's musician who as a sideman guitarist has performed, recorded and toured internationally with artists such as John Mayer, Billie Myers, Bryan Beller, Nina Storey, and the Mike Keneally Band. Griff is the founder of Hilltop Frog Recording Studios, and the indie label Impropriety Records. Outside of music Griff enjoys exploring the deep spiritual aspects of nature, art, photography, and the Zen practice of rock balancing. Griff's photography is intrinsically linked to the Canyons and Waves experience, with his 24-page liner notes of breathtaking images featured as a visual compendium to the music on the deluxe 45-RPM 180-gram double-vinyl. The vinyl, CD, and digital downloads are all available at https://griffpeters.com/shop
Jimmy's latest project a memoir, called Behind – Autobiography of a Musical Shapeshifter, is available worldwide at all major booksellers. Snag a copy here: https://amzn.to/3wzfAs7 Jimmy Ryan is a composer, producer, arranger, and author. His career has spanned sixty-three years and is still going strong, having recently performed at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 2022 Induction Ceremony with triple Grammy winner, Olivia Rodrigo to inaugurate his long-time friend and former bandmate, Carly Simon. His college band, The Critters had their first top forty hit, “Younger Girl” and landed three charting albums and two more top forty hits, “Mr. Dieingly Sad” and “Don't Let The Rain Fall Down on Me.” Jimmy played on Carly Simons' Anticipation album, and went on to work on most of Carly's future albums and continues to work with her to this day. He was the guitar soloist on almost all of Carly's hits, the most memorable being “You're So Vain,” and the Academy Award-winning song of the year from the movie, Working Girl, “Let The River Run.” On Carly Simon sessions, he has recorded/collaborated with major artists including Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Luther Vandross, James Taylor and many more, earning him seven RIAA Certified Platinum Records/CDs. Jimmy has recorded with numerous artists including Cat Stevens, John Entwistle of the Who, Elton John & Kiki Dee, Tommy James, Jimmy Webb, The Doors, Andy Williams, Martha Reeves, and Rod Stewart. Jimmy played guitar on Andy Williams' #1hit “Solitaire”. Jimmy created the theme for NBC News that ran nationwide from 2003 to 2009 on many local NBC stations. In 2005, he wrote the themes and background music for all of the CNBC financial shows that aired on six continents worldwide, many of which are still running to this day. Jimmy also scored the nationwide launch campaign for MSNBC. In 2020, Jimmy composed the music for The News With Shepard Smith on CNBC. Jimmy has also written music for The Discovery Channel, Lifetime, USA Network, and PBS scoring the Nova movie of the year, The Pluto Files – with Neil deGrasse Tyson. In collaboration with the History Channel, he composed music for major exhibitions at the Smithsonian Institution. Jimmy has also composed, arranged, and produced music for over 500 radio and TV commercials for clients including Doritos, McDonald's, IBM, Ford, Nikon, Pizza Hut, Budweiser, Chevy, Mennen, Palmolive, Hess, Hasbro, Downy, Clearasil, Arby's, Coke, Diet Coke, Modells and more. Jimmy's latest project a memoir, called Behind – Autobiography of a Musical Shapeshifter, is available worldwide at all major booksellers. Snag a copy here: https://amzn.to/3wzfAs7
Pascal VIGNE is a preeminent French guitar player, composer, producer, and the founder of the guitar-oriented trio Triple FX. His compositions reflect years of research and experimentation. His music is characterized by original themes, uncommon grooves, a great sense of musicality, and outstanding technique. Whatever genre he plays, you can recognize his guitar style instantly: his playing is centered around deep and emotional melodies. His has released many albums, performed in hundreds of concerts, clinics, demonstrations and has played international music shows like (NAMM, Musikmesse…). Pascal teaches in different European music schools and has had students from all over the world. He also makes free video lessons for his Youtube channel and for imusicschool.com, and is an international demonstrator for Ibanez guitars, DV Mark amps and Zoom effects. His latest album “FUNKY CYBORG”. Is out now and and available at www.pascalv.com and all streaming platforms.
In Spanish, CONTRALUZ means backlight. This exciting album titled CONTRALUZ is an invitation to hold our own truths and beliefs up to a backlight that produces new perspectives from every vantage point. In the same way that new perspectives warrant unfolding possibilities, Fabio Rojas and Kevin Harris believe that this powerful project could be described as a modern symphony also continually unfolding. Contraluz is an invitation to creatively shift one's views to see an alternative picture of reality or truth. Therefore, when we change our perspective we see a wider spectrum of viewpoints that were not initially perceived at a single glance. And as a result, we gain a broader understanding of ourselves and society. Harris and Rojas seek to explore these possibilities as a duo to carry a message of purpose and hope. This is Contraluz.
@fabiorojasmusic Drummer, Film Composer & Educator based in New York City, originally from Valencia, Venezuela. https://www.fabiorojasmusic.com/ http://www.facebook.com/FabioRojasMusic http://instagram.com/fabiorojasmusic Since arriving to the US , Rojas has performed with artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington, Geri Allen, Greg Osby Band, Bill Pierce, Sean Jones, Kevin Harris, John Lockwood, Nino de los Reyes, Manuel Valera, Paula Champion, Mike Rodriguez, Pablo Menares, Jason Palmer, Jon Cowherd, Regina Carter, Rachel Z Hakim, David Bixler, Gregg August and in venues such as SXSW, Daegu Jazz Festival, Smoke Jazz Club, Lincoln Center, BU Agganis Arena, Boston Symphony Hall, Scullers Jazz Club, MusikFest, NAMM, RIFF, among many others. Fabio earned his Bachelor of Music with a Dual Major in Performance and Professional Music at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, thanks to a scholarship and extreme hard work. There he had the honor of being mentored by Terri Lyne Carrington and Kim Plainfield. Right after graduating he was hired as a staff member in this institution. Besides performing and composing music for films and commercials, Rojas also educates and is currently part of the Faculty at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. “Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” – Victor Hugo. Through music you can express greater emotions, ones that you cannot define with words. As an artist, this is what Fabio strives for and continues to do through his work. Before moving to the US, Rojas studied jazz performance at UNEARTE, previously called IUDEM (Instituto Universitario de Estudios Musicales) while giving lessons of drum set in the Taller de Jazz Caracas and Concert Percussion in the Colegio/Conservatorio Emil Friedman. Fabio prior to this also studied at the Colegio Emil Friedman. Besides his studies he was working with acclaimed Venezuelan musicians . While in Venezuela Fabio studied with Diego Maldonado. Fabio Rojas plays Canopus Drums, Vater Drumsticks and Zildjian cymbals exclusively. Listen to the Best Music Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube: https://linktr.ee/thebestmusicpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bestmusiccoach Blog: https://www.bestmusiccoach.com/blog Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thebestmusicpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmusiccoach/ #fabiorojas #drums #filmcomposer The Best Music Podcast #50 | Fabio Rojas — Drums, Composition | Curiosity & Lessons Learned #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musicmajors #musiceducator #musiceducators #musiceducation #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #clips #musicpodcast #singer #guitarist #guitarplayer #trombonist #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #brass #trombone #mandolin #banjo #drums #percussion #timpani #marimba #oboe #sax #saxophone #clarinet #basoon #alto #soprano #tenor #piano #keyboard #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musiceducator #musicpodcast #singersongwriter #musiceducation #singer #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #trombone #musiclife #musicmaker #musicteacher #drums #percussion #saxophone #clarinet #guitar #piano #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #musicislife #musicindustry #PandoraPodcasts Logo, Intro Video, and Branding: Arron Leishman
French pianist, composer, producer and educator Cédric Hanriot has worked with many jazz legends. He recorded piano and keyboards on the Grammy Winning album "Beautiful Life" by singer Dianne Reeves, alongside Robert Glasper and Esperanza Spalding. He has also collaborated with Herbie Hancock, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Donny McCaslin. Having played as a sideman and leader on many tours throughout the world, he has been able to sharpen his unique style that incorporates acoustic elements (acoustic piano, prepared piano) as well as electronic elements (vocoder, sound design, prepared piano). AUDIO/VIDEO Time is Color: audio: SPOTIFY
Joe Deninzon & musical friends Rachel Flowers (flute, piano) and Alex Skolnick (guitar) perform Chick Corea's “Spain” on the upcoming Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius' Box Set—double CD & Blu-Ray “Behind the Curtain: Live From ProgStock.” at this link: https://youtu.be/t6JPN4FELKc Joe Deninzon has been hailed by critics as “The Jimi Hendrix of the Violin,” because of his innovative style on seven-string electric violin. Joe has worked with The Who, 50 Cent, Sheryl Crow, Bruce Springsteen, Phoebe Snow, Everclear, Ritchie Blackmore, Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin, Robert Bonfiglio, Les Paul, and as a soloist with the NY City Ballet and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Joe is the lead singer and electric violinist for the progressive rock band, Stratospheerius, which has released five critically acclaimed CD's. A BMI Jazz Composer's grant recipient and winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, he has written over 200 string quartets, solo pieces for violinist Rachel Barton Pine, and sits on the Board of Advisors for Composer's Now. In 2015, Joe premiered his “Concerto for Seven String Electric Violin and Orchestra” with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Douglas Droste. His original music has been featured on CMT, MTV, VH1, Comedy Central, National Geographic, the Travel Channel, the History Channel, and the Will Ferrell/ Adam McKay- produced film “Virginity Hit.” Joe is also a member of the Sweet Plantain String Quartet, which combines Latin Jazz with hip-hop and Classical music, and has toured throughout Europe and the U.S. Joe has also released a CD with his Acoustic Jazz Trio, titled “Exuberance.” As an educator, Joe is a faculty member at the New Jersey City University Multi-Style strings program. He has taught at Mark O'Connor's String Camp and Mark Wood's Rock Orchestra Camp, and made repeated appearances performing at the Grand Canyon Music Festival, where he co-founded the Grand Canyon School of Rock in 2006, an annual program for local high school students. He regularly travels as a clinician and has contributed articles to Strings, Downbeat, and Making Music Magazine. In 2012, Joe wrote a book on electric violin techniques for Mel Bay Publications, entitled Plugging In. Joe has made the Downbeat Critic's pole for jazz/rock violin, and Chris Haigh's book, Discovering Rock Violin lists one of Joe's recorded solos among the “Top 20 greatest rock violin solos of all time.” Joe holds Bachelor's degrees in Violin Performance and Jazz Violin from Indiana University and a Master's in Jazz/Commercial violin from Manhattan School of Music.
Chris Christodoulou is a composer who spends most of his time writing music, the rest of his time reading (or as he likes to say “consuming dead trees”, and the rest of the rest of his time resting. Chris' work on the music for the video game “Risk of Rain 2” is hailed by more than a few gamers as their favorite video game sound tracks of all time. you can find Chris on Twitter: @AstronautDown Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisChristodoulou Website: https://www.chrischristodoulou.com/ We were only supposed to go for 30 minutes but Chris was incredibly generous with his time and shared his experience, expertise, and throughs on so many topics for over an hour! Thank you @chrischristodoulou
Insta @kevinharrisproject https://www.kevinharrisproject.com #46 Kevin Harris — Piano | Thought Before Action Kevin Harris plays a distinctive combination of traditional and contemporary music that seeks to celebrate the musical influences of Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis intersecting with J.S. Bach, Scott Joplin, and the folkloric African rhythms of the Caribbean. DownBeat Magazine writes that “Harris' compositions deal with themes of strength, love, courage, and self-awareness. It's a heavy task he's set up for himself, and he meets the challenge gracefully.” In 2020 he was nominated by the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum to be a Neighborhood Salon Luminary with the goal to exchange creative ideas and dialogue with Boston's most innovative and thoughtful luminaries, fostering collaborations and artistic networks while shaping Gardner Museum programming. He is currently on faculty at Berklee College of Music and he is also a MIT-affiliated artist. Harris thrives on a courageously playful style of communication in music. A style, in his opinion, that requires a very special and sincere habit of listening and an equally patient endeavor to express oneself enthusiastically. He hopes that his performances will always inspire the audience to walk away with a sense of joyful connectedness and community. "Participation,” Harris says, "is what keeps our souls alive.
https://linktr.ee/AristocratsBand Website: the-aristocrats-band.com Facebook: facebook.com/aristocratsband Twitter: twitter.com/acratsband YouTube: youtube.com/user/aristocratsbandboing Instagram: instagram.com/thearistocratsband/ Bryan Beller has maintained a multi-faceted career as a bassist, composer, solo artist and clinician for over 25 years, earning his reputation as a uniquely talented yet supremely tasteful team player for instrumentally-minded artists. He's been Joe Satriani's touring bassist since 2013, and also tracked Satriani's complete 2022 album The Elephants Of Mars. He was Steve Vai's choice for the 2009 live CD/DVD Where The Wild Things Are, and he also toured and recorded in the “band” Dethklok, a tongue-in-cheek extreme metal band borne of the hit Cartoon Network “Adult Swim” show Metalocalypse. He's been a musical partner of freak/genius guitarist Mike Keneally for over 20 years and 10 albums. On his own Bryan's 2019 solo release – the progressive concept double album Scenes From The Flood featuring Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, Guthrie Govan, Mike Keneally, and many more – was hailed by multiple outlets as an instant classic. In the power super-trio The Aristocrats (with uber-players Guthrie Govan on guitar and Marco Minnemann on drums) he's a part of one of the hottest acts in rock/fusion today; their 2019 release You Know What…? debuted at #2 on the Billboard Jazz Chart.
https://www.pipmusic.xyz/ Pip is a former Division 1 athlete who pursued his passion for music after injuries derailed his baseball career. The Westchester NY-bred self-taught singer-songwriter debuted his hit single 2:22 with producer 2AM in 2020 and signed with Tha Lights Global management in 2021. Pip once again became a self-taught expert, this time in blockchain technology and launched his NFT ‘Backstage Passes' on March 21st, 2022, raising 6.8 ETH ($20,000) in one day.
Kenny Werner has been a world-class pianist and composer for over forty years. In 1996 he wrote his landmark book, Effortless Mastery, Liberating The Master Musician Within. Werner has since created videos, lectured worldwide, and authored many articles on how musicians, artists or even business people can allow their “master creator” within to lift their performance to it's highest level, showing us how to be spontaneous, fearless, joyful and disciplined in our work and in our life. Kenny is the artistic director of the Effortless Mastery Institute at the world-renowned Berklee College of Music. Kenny believes that mastery is available to everyone. His new book: BECOMING THE INSTRUMENT is available on amazon. For more info to study with Kenny, here is the link : https://kennywerner.com/study-with-kenny Kenny is offering listeners of this podcast the meditations that come with the book: click on the language you want. https://kennywerner.com/effortless-mastery
The Best Music Podcast #43 | Lauren Light — Songwriting + Singing | Synch Licensing Masterclass http://instagram.com/lauren_light/ http://instagram.com/twoohsixmusic/ Pop Singer-Songwriter, Lauren Light is a force to be reckoned with. The Berklee grad has played over 800 shows, in over 30 states across the US. You can hear her music featured in the hit Marvel show “Runaways,” Ads for “Nike”, “Hyundai”, MTV Teen Mom 2, MTV Siesta Key, McDonald's overheard radio, and YouTube Nashville sessions. Listen to the Best Music Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube: https://linktr.ee/thebestmusicpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebestmusicpodcast Blog: https://bestmusiccoach.com/blog Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thebestmusicpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebestmusicpodcast/ #laurenlight #podcast #synchlisencing
Working with Addictive Music Group, Kit's song ”V E N O M" has been featured on Netflix TV in France, and her new song “Yours Truly” is out now everywhere you get your music! You can find KIT on Instagram @k_i_tofficial
Felixcavalieremusic.com It's been 50 years since The Rascals scored a No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with one of their biggest hits that helped define a generation, “Good Lovin .' With Felix's signature voice, The Rascals leveraged the hit for stardom. Since then, Felix has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriter Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame, Grammy Hall of Fame, and Musicians Hall of Fame. Felix's new book “Memoir of a Rascal” is out now available at: Felixcavalieremusic.com The cover is an original photograph by Linda McCartney! Fans can also expect Felix's new album, “Then & Now,” to arrive at the end of summer 2022. The Rascals are on tour now through July 2022 with Mickey Dolenz (how cool is that!!) with more dates to be added soon!
IG: @Adibop Facebook:@AdiMeyersonmusic Twitter: @adimeyerson Adi Meyerson has played and recorded with contemporary artists such as SEENA, The Side Project, Fielded, MUMU, Melissa McMillan, Camile Trust, and others. Meyerson is a Member of the Pop Chamber orchestra “Little Kruta” and has recorded and performed with them on Jimmy Fallon, as part of The hum Series, at National Sawdust and many other venues around NYC. Adi's music has been described by Downbeat magazine as"Intuitive and perspicacious, that displays a musical maturity that belies her newcomer status.” Meyerson is a 2020 recipient of the NYFA women's grant. As an Educator, Meyerson has worked with Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of the "Jazz For young people" program, performing in schools around the NY area, "The Jazz Power initiative" Directed by Eli Yamin, “Little Chopins” and the “Stanford Jazz workshop”. Adi also teaches at "Jazz House Kids" as part of their yearly "Chicka Power” Residency. You can hear her latest release: I Want to Sing My Heart Out in Praise Of Life
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The Best Music Podcast #39 | Jeffery Lee Campbell — Guitar | Standing Close to Sting on a World Tour You can find Jeff at jeffreyleecampbell.com www.facebook.com/jeffreyleecampbell Jeffrey Lee strummed his way around the world on Sting's "Nothing Like the Sun" World Tour proudly sharing the stage with musical heavyweights Branford Marsalis and Kenny Kirkland in twenty-five countries across six different continents. In addition to Sting's World Tour, Jeffrey Lee was also a part of Amnesty International's "Human Rights Now!" World Tour (featuring Sting, Peter Gabriel, Bruce Springsteen, Tracy Chapman, and Youssou N'Dour). Jeffrey Lee played guitar with Aretha Franklin for "VH-1 Divas Live" - an all-star tribute to the Queen of Soul at Radio City Music Hall including jamming with Aretha, Mary J Blige, Nelly Furtado and Stevie Wonder. Other performance credits include Jon Bon Jovi, Michael Bublé, Bob James, and singer/songwriter Sam Phillips. As a studio musician, Jeffrey has worked with some of the industry's top producers such as T Bone Burnett, Phil Ramone, Rob Cavallo, and David Foster. Jeffrey's extensive Broadway credits include Saturday Night Fever, Seussical, Mamma Mia, School of Rock, and Mrs. Doubtfire. Most recently, Jeffrey has added "published author" to his list of accomplishments, releasing his memoir "Do Stand So Close: my improbable adventure as Sting's guitarist" (from Deeds Publishing). Available everywhere you get your books. #Jefferyleecampbell #guitar #sting #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musicmajors #musiceducator #musiceducators #musiceducation #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #clips #musicpodcast #singer #guitarist #guitarplayer #trombonist #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #brass #trombone #mandolin #banjo #drums #percussion #timpani #marimba #oboe #sax #saxophone #clarinet #basoon #alto #soprano #tenor #piano #keyboard #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musiceducator #musicpodcast #singersongwriter #musiceducation #singer #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #trombone #musiclife #musicmaker #musicteacher #drums #percussion #saxophone #clarinet #guitar #piano #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #musicislife #musicindustry #Pandora Podcasts Logo, Intro Video, and Branding: Arron Leishman Audio and Video: Zach Ramey zacherylramey@gmail.com Dan's Thumbnail Photo: John Mollura Photography
Dan's host note: I actually got to take one of Isabella's courses and it was revelatory. I highly recommend her and her company Fame Hackers for all artists to get their marketing and social media game going. You can start with her free group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuperfanclub Isabella Bedoya is the founder of Fame Hackers, an artist accelerator that helps independent artists establish profitable and sustainable music careers so they can get paid doing what they love. After working as an A&R for a label under Sony Music, Isabella uses industry experience coupled with cutting-edge strategies to help musicians monetize their music careers, attract their loyal fan base, and reach the levels of success they desire. During her time as an A&R she discovered that as long as an artist knows social media marketing and e-commerce strategies, they can create wildly profitable careers without signing record deals. Shortly after, Isabella set off to learn digital marketing and invested close to six-figures in coaches and consultants to accelerate her knowledge and her growth. In the meantime, she worked for an award-winning influencer marketing agency where she had the opportunity to work with multiple Fortune 500 brands including but not limited to Snap, Google, Bud Light, United Healthcare, and more. She also managed two TikTok accounts for Sony Music LATAM, and so much more! Isabella has worked with many celebrities, influencers, and award-winning industry professionals over the past 6+ years, and has also helped independent artists become viral sensations. Isabella has been invited to speak at the Musicians Institute, BoldTV, Ticker News, iHeartRadio, NBC, KCAA Radio, Beat The Clock Podcast, and published on Medium, Thrive Global, and many more! #famehackers #isabellabedoya #getfans #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musicmajors #musiceducator #musiceducators #musiceducation #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #clips #musicpodcast #singer #guitarist #guitarplayer #trombonist #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #brass #trombone #mandolin #banjo #drums #percussion #timpani #marimba #oboe #sax #saxophone #clarinet #basoon #alto #soprano #tenor #piano #keyboard #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musiceducator #musicpodcast #singersongwriter #musiceducation #singer #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #trombone #musiclife #musicmaker #musicteacher #drums #percussion #saxophone #clarinet #guitar #piano #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #musicislife #musicindustry #PandoraPodcasts Logo, Intro Video, and Branding: Arron Leishman Audio and Video: Zach Ramey zacherylramey@gmail.com Dan's Thumbnail Photo: John Mollura Photography
Ricky Duran garnered international attention with his soulful vocals, fiery and tasteful guitar playing and compelling performances on NBC's The Voice. The Season 17 Runner-Up has since released a single charting at No. 1 on iTunes and sold out shows, showing himself to be more than a fleeting show success - he retained fans and amassed more. He truly is an irrefutable talent and electrifying entertainer making music for the soul. His new single “Waiting On You” is out now, everywhere you get your music! #RickyDuran #thevoice #afsp 0:00 Intro 01:25 Ricky can PLAY! 4:00 How Ricky got on the voice 08:21 Warm-up questions 10:10 Stories from the Voice 16:00 How to prepare for The Voice or American Idol 19:00 Defying genre 23:58 Ricky & Suicide Prevention AFSP 28:00 Lifestyle: Sleep 29:00 Lifestyle: Mindfulness & meditation 29:32 Lifestyle: Exercise 30:10 Lifestyle: How do you define yourself? 30:50 Lifestyle: How do you define success? 31:45 Practice: Time of day 38:00 Practice: Maximum duration 38:40 Practice: Would you? 40:00 Creativity: Steps to stay creative 41:24 Creativity: Time of day 41:59: Creativity: Burnout 43:49 Songwriting: Inspiration 45:50 Songwriting: Listen or not to listen? 46:45 Performance anxiety 48:55 What happens just before a "The Voice" live performance #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musicmajors #musiceducator #musiceducators #musiceducation #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #clips #musicpodcast #singer #guitarist #guitarplayer #trombonist #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #brass #trombone #mandolin #banjo #drums #percussion #timpani #marimba #oboe #sax #saxophone #clarinet #basoon #alto #soprano #tenor #piano #keyboard #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musiceducator #musicpodcast #singersongwriter #musiceducation #singer #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #trombone #musiclife #musicmaker #musicteacher #drums #percussion #saxophone #clarinet #guitar #piano #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #musicislife #musicindustry #PandoraPodcasts Logo, Intro Video, and Branding: Arron Leishman Audio and Video: Zach Ramey zacherylramey@gmail.com Dan's Thumbnail Photo: John Mollura Photography
Pre-save and pre-add wordsmith's new album called “Bittersweet” wherever you get your music. It drops September 17th You can find wordsmith on most platforms @wordsmith and on instagram as @Wordsmithmusic Wordsmith's TED talk: https://youtu.be/AsUcY8FXHWI Support Rise with a Purpose: https://www.risewithapurpose.com/ 25 minutes correction it is Berklee City Music: https://www.berklee.edu/city-music Wordsmith is a Baltimore-based songwriter, performer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. In 2009 he opened his independent label NU Revolution Entertainment. Since its inception, distribution and licensing deals with INgrooves, United Masters, Redeye, and APM Music helped the company flourish! Wordsmith has released 6 albums over his career, became a Grammy Voting Member and earned winner of Best Rap/Hip Album for Perspective Jukebox at the 16th Independent Music Awards. Wordsmith continues to use this platform to strengthen partnerships with major brands like: Netflix, ESPN, NFL Network and WWE to name a few. 2019 brought prominent features in the hit shows Russian Doll (Netflix), Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix), Preacher (AMC), Skam France (UK TV) and recently had two songs featured in the video game NBA 2K21 Next Gen! Continuing to expand the company, Wordsmith officially opened his nonprofit “Rise with a Purpose, Inc.” and delivered his first TED Talk via John Hopkins University in 2021. Partnering with the US Department of State to fund performances and workshops in countries around the world to strengthen multicultural ties, Wordsmith has brought his influential music to Azerbaijan, Haiti, Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Angola and Ukraine. During the pandemic he performed Virtual Tours for Panama, Tunisia, Tanzania and Ukraine to keep the cultural connections strong! The Best Music Podcast #36 | Wordsmith — Rap | Bittersweet, Virtual Tours, Rise with a Purpose 0:00 Intro 2:30 Warm-up questions 06:45 Clean lyrics 12:00 Defining success 14:30 Virtual tours 20:40 Rise with a Purpose Time of day Songwriting: Inspiration Songwriting: Listen or not to listen? Performance anxiety #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musicmajors #musiceducator #musiceducators #musiceducation #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #clips #musicpodcast #singer #guitarist #guitarplayer #trombonist #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #brass #trombone #mandolin #banjo #drums #percussion #timpani #marimba #oboe #sax #saxophone #clarinet #basoon #alto #soprano #tenor #piano #keyboard #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musiceducator #musicpodcast #singersongwriter #musiceducation #singer #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #trombone #musiclife #musicmaker #musicteacher #drums #percussion #saxophone #clarinet #guitar #piano #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #musicislife #musicindustry #PandoraPodcasts Logo, Intro Video, and Branding: Arron Leishman Audio and Video: Zach Ramey zacherylramey@gmail.com Dan's Thumbnail Photo: John Mollura Photography
https://richchambers.com/ New music video: https://youtu.be/VrtY3S4fgEw Rich's most successful song to date, has been his cover of "Snow Miser vs. Heat Miser" from his first album, ‘Santa's Rockin' Band,' which was released soon after his first university graduation in the days before Spotify and online music sales and streaming. Once iTunes hit, and later Spotify, “Snow Miser vs. Heat Miser” began to really resonate with people and rise in popularity. It has since been downloaded over 18,000 times in the last ten years and streamed approximately 900,000 times in the past three. The song became the cornerstone of his 2020 ‘Santa's Rockin' Band' album reboot, which also included a newly penned original, “It's Christmas Time (All Over the World),” which went on to attain over 250,000 streams on Spotify alone in the last two months of 2020. Fall of 2021 will see the release of “High School Can't Last Forever,” a rocker that merges the sounds of Buddy Holly and Green Day to explore the notion of what really constitutes youth and innocence. ... and this is merely the beginning! Chambers has countless single and album releases planned for well into 2022! #RichChambers #SnowMiservsHeatMiser #punk 0:00 Intro 3:10 Rich's background 18:30 Defining success 26:19 Release cadence 36:00 Simple is better 38:00 Lifestyle: Sleep 41:24 Lifestyle: Mindfulness & meditation 42:00 Lifestyle: How do you define yourself? 44:00 Practice: Time of day 48:00 Implications of tech in music 57:43 Practice: Maximum effective duration 1:04:00 Practice: Injury 1:11:45 Creativity: Steps to stay creative 1:13:11 Creativity: Time of day 1:13:50 Songwriting: Inspiration 1:14:30 Performance anxiety #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musicmajors #musiceducator #musiceducators #musiceducation #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #clips #musicpodcast #singer #guitarist #guitarplayer #trombonist #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #brass #trombone #mandolin #banjo #drums #percussion #timpani #marimba #oboe #sax #saxophone #clarinet #basoon #alto #soprano #tenor #piano #keyboard #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musiceducator #musicpodcast #singersongwriter #musiceducation #singer #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #trombone #musiclife #musicmaker #musicteacher #drums #percussion #saxophone #clarinet #guitar #piano #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #musicislife #musicindustry #PandoraPodcasts Logo, Intro Video, and Branding: Arron Leishman Audio and Video: Zach Ramey zacherylramey@gmail.com Dan's Thumbnail Photo: John Mollura Photography
You can find Taylor at: https://www.tayjazz.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TaylorEigsti Instagram: @tayloreigsti Taylor has garnered multiple individual GRAMMY Award nominations over the years for his work as a recording artist and composer, including Best Instrumental Composition, and Best Jazz Instrumental Solo. Taylor also co-wrote a featured composition with Don Cheadle for the 2017 GRAMMY-winning soundtrack to the motion picture “Miles Ahead”. Over the past 30+ years, Taylor has had the good fortune of performing, touring or recording with such luminaries as Dave Brubeck, Chris Botti, Joshua Redman, Sting, John Mayer, Esperanza Spalding, Chick Corea, Terence Blanchard, Joshua Bell, Snarky Puppy, Vanessa Williams, Chris Potter, Nicholas Payton, Christian McBride, McCoy Tyner, Red Holloway, James Moody, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Joe Lovano, and many others. Taylor has travelled internationally quite extensively with his trio and quartet, and also has been a frequent and integral part of the regular touring bands of Chris Botti, and Gretchen Parlato. Taylor has also been featured numerous times in various television specials, NPR appearances, commercials, and composed the theme music to the motion picture "Detachment" (2011) starring Oscar winner Adrien Brody, collaborating on the score with the Newton Brothers. In 2019, Taylor was also featured on a television special with Chris Botti for PBS's “Great Performances”. His eighth album as a leader (and his first brand new album in 11 years), called “Tree Falls” is out now wherever you get your music on GSI Records. NYC on Sept 23 at Le Poisson Rouge #tayloreigsti #treefalls #isitjazz 0:00 Intro 1:30 Lifestyle: Mindfulness & meditation 06:01 Lifestyle: Exercise 12:13 Lifestyle: How do you define yourself? 28:29 Practice: Time of day 33:29 Practice: Maximum effective duration 46:50 Practice: Maximum duration 48:50 Practice: Dealing with mistakes 1:05:00 Virtual masterclasses and jamming 1:15:00 Would you still practice? 1:18:00 Practice: Injury 1:23:50 Creativity: Burnout 1:28:20 Songwriting: Inspiration 1:31:18 Performance anxiety 1:36:50 Swing vs. Swung 1:37:45 Modern jazz? #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musicmajors #musiceducator #musiceducators #musiceducation #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #clips #musicpodcast #singer #guitarist #guitarplayer #trombonist #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #brass #trombone #mandolin #banjo #drums #percussion #timpani #marimba #oboe #sax #saxophone #clarinet #basoon #alto #soprano #tenor #piano #keyboard #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musiceducator #musicpodcast #singersongwriter #musiceducation #singer #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #trombone #musiclife #musicmaker #musicteacher #drums #percussion #saxophone #clarinet #guitar #piano #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #musicislife #musicindustry #PandoraPodcasts Logo, Intro Video, and Branding: Arron Leishman Audio and Video: Zach Ramey zacherylramey@gmail.com Dan's Thumbnail Photo: John Mollura Photography
You can find Taylor at: https://www.tayjazz.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TaylorEigsti instagram: @tayloreigsti Taylor has garnered multiple individual GRAMMY Award nominations over the years for his work as a recording artist and composer, including Best Instrumental Composition, and Best Jazz Instrumental Solo. Taylor also co-wrote a featured composition with Don Cheadle for the 2017 GRAMMY-winning soundtrack to the motion picture “Miles Ahead”. Over the past 30+ years, Taylor has had the good fortune of performing, touring or recording with such luminaries as Dave Brubeck, Chris Botti, Joshua Redman, Sting, John Mayer, Esperanza Spalding, Chick Corea, Terence Blanchard, Joshua Bell, Snarky Puppy, Vanessa Williams, Chris Potter, Nicholas Payton, Christian McBride, McCoy Tyner, Red Holloway, James Moody, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Joe Lovano, and many others. Taylor has travelled internationally quite extensively with his trio and quartet, and also has been a frequent and integral part of the regular touring bands of Chris Botti, and Gretchen Parlato. Taylor has also been featured numerous times in various television specials, NPR appearances, commercials, and composed the theme music to the motion picture "Detachment" (2011) starring Oscar winner Adrien Brody, collaborating on the score with the Newton Brothers. In 2019, Taylor was also featured on a television special with Chris Botti for PBS's “Great Performances”. His eighth album as a leader (and his first brand new album in 11 years), called “Tree Falls” is out now wherever you get your music on GSI Records. NYC on Sept 23 at Le Poisson Rouge. Listen to the Best Music Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube: https://linktr.ee/thebestmusicpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebestmusicpodcast Blog: https://blog.bestmusiccoach.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thebestmusicpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebestmusicpodcast/ #TaylorEigsti #Treefalls #piano 0:00 Intro 2:30 Warm-up questions 6:40 What makes a prodigy? 14:00 What made Taylor a prodigy? 18:20 Pinky cross 24:05 Psychological implications of the prodigy label 34:00 Bandwiches 40:34 Rainbow 49:15 Synesthesia in music 57:05 Lifestyle: Sleep 1:02:00 Lucid Dreaming #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musicmajors #musiceducator #musiceducators #musiceducation #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #clips #musicpodcast #singer #guitarist #guitarplayer #trombonist #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #brass #trombone #mandolin #banjo #drums #percussion #timpani #marimba #oboe #sax #saxophone #clarinet #basoon #alto #soprano #tenor #piano #keyboard #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musiceducator #musicpodcast #singersongwriter #musiceducation #singer #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #trombone #musiclife #musicmaker #musicteacher #drums #percussion #saxophone #clarinet #guitar #piano #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #musicislife #musicindustry #PandoraPodcasts Logo, Intro Video, and Branding: Arron Leishman Audio and Video: Zach Ramey zacherylramey@gmail.com Dan's Thumbnail Photo: John Mollura Photography
You can find Crystal on Instagram and Twitter: @CrystalMcgrath Facebook: @crystalmcgrathmusic Sound bowls and fitness: https://www.livewithlove.ca/ #32 | Crystal McGrath — Singing | Lessons from an Entrepreneur-Musician, Find Balance Crystal McGrath is a musician, activist, podcast host, and inspirational influencer. Crystal has toured the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the U.K., and Australia supporting Canadian country legends such George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett. Her last release “Game On” produced by Spencer Cheyne, was released to radio in September 2020. The first week of the release “Game On” hit the Sirius XM CBC Country Top 40, was added to rotation on Australia Commercial Country radio networks, and the video was added to rotations on the Australian MTV/CMT network. Crystal has a passion for connecting with people and creating an outlet for their stories to be shared. This is evident through her podcast Crushing Chaos where she interviews women pushing through the resistance in their personal and professional lives. Crystal also can be seen regularly hosting her video podcast The Artists Behind the Music. Her latest pop-country single, “About a Boy” is out now wherever you get your music. YouTube: https://linktr.ee/thebestmusicpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebestmusicpodcast Blog: https://blog.bestmusiccoach.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thebestmusicpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebestmusicpodcast/ #CrystalMcGrath #aboutaboy #canadacountry 0:00 Intro 1:52 Warm-up questions 5:26 Maintaining vocal health 10:00 Travel tips 12:10 Entrepreneur life 16:54 Resistance in Crystal's life 21:50 How to make time for yourself and find balance 25:14 Crystal's release schedule 28:00 Teamwork 34:40 Branding 43:40 Lifestyle: Sleep 44:20 Lifestyle: Mindfulness & meditation 45:49 Lifestyle: Exercise 49:00 Sound bowls 55:00 Lifestyle: How do you define yourself? 55:30 Practice: Time of day 56:16 Practice: Maximum effective duration 57:16 Practice: Segmentation 1:04:00 Practice: Injury 1:07:10 Creativity: Steps to stay creative 1:09:15 Creativity: Time of day 1:10:00 Creativity: Burnout 1:12:00 Songwriting: Inspiration 1:13:00 Songwriting: What comes first? 1:14:00 Songwriting: Listen or not to listen? 1:16:00 Performance anxiety #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musicmajors #musiceducator #musiceducators #musiceducation #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #clips #musicpodcast #singer #guitarist #guitarplayer #trombonist #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #brass #trombone #mandolin #banjo #drums #percussion #timpani #marimba #oboe #sax #saxophone #clarinet #basoon #alto #soprano #tenor #piano #keyboard #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musiceducator #musicpodcast #singersongwriter #musiceducation #singer #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #trombone #musiclife #musicmaker #musicteacher #drums #percussion #saxophone #clarinet #guitar #piano #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #musicislife #musicindustry #PandoraPodcasts Logo, Intro Video, and Branding: Arron Leishman Audio and Video: Zach Ramey zacherylramey@gmail.com Dan's Thumbnail Photo: John Mollura Photography
@morganlikesmusic Morgan Matthews has collaborated with a diverse range of artists including Alicia Keys, Miguel, Tory Lanez, 21 Savage, Ashley All Day & Kiiara, Conor Maynard, Anth Melo, and Keiynan Lonsdale. He has written and produced and contributed to 3 #1Billboard's charting songs and albums. one of those #1 hits is "Show Me Love" by Alicia Keys & Miguel which was also nominated for an NAACP award. Morgan has also collaborated with major brands such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Latin Grammys, Home Advisor, MTV, MTV2, CBS, and PBS. He has a publishing deal as a songwriter with Universal Music Group and also runs his own music company addictive music group. YouTube: https://linktr.ee/thebestmusicpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebestmusicpodcast Blog: https://blog.bestmusiccoach.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thebestmusicpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebestmusicpodcast/ #morganmatthews #tproducer #showmelove 0:00 Intro 1:38 Warm-up questions 3:13 Morgan's production process 9:05 Addictive music group 22:50 Getting signed as a songwriter for UMG 30:00 Morgan's advice 34:55 Lifestyle: Sleep 36:14 Lifestyle: Mindfulness & meditation 38:43 Lifestyle: Exercise 40:35 Lifestyle: How do you define yourself? 43:00 Amazing production advice 50:00 Creativity: Steps to stay creative 51:20 Creativity: Time of day 53:00 Creativity: Burnout 53:49 Songwriting: Inspiration 54:40 Songwriting: Listen or not to listen? #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musicmajors #musiceducator #musiceducators #musiceducation #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #clips #musicpodcast #singer #guitarist #guitarplayer #trombonist #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #brass #trombone #mandolin #banjo #drums #percussion #timpani #marimba #oboe #sax #saxophone #clarinet #basoon #alto #soprano #tenor #piano #keyboard #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musiceducator #musicpodcast #singersongwriter #musiceducation #singer #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #trombone #musiclife #musicmaker #musicteacher #drums #percussion #saxophone #clarinet #guitar #piano #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #musicislife #musicindustry #PandoraPodcasts Logo, Intro Video, and Branding: Arron Leishman Audio and Video: Zach Ramey zacherylramey@gmail.com Dan's Thumbnail Photo: John Mollura Photography
Ivan Funkboy Bodley has averaged 228 gigs a year for over a decade, has played approximately 3,000 shows, including playing on Broadway shows like Rock of Ages, Headwig and the Angry Inch, and played with 50 inductees to the rock roll hall of fame. His new book “Am I Famous Yet?” Is available everywhere books are sold: https://amzn.to/3CeK58t You can find him and his new funky single “crabwalk” at www.funkboy.net YouTube: https://linktr.ee/thebestmusicpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebestmusicpodcast Blog: https://blog.bestmusiccoach.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thebestmusicpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebestmusicpodcast/ #IvanBodley #Funkboy #AmIfamousyet 0:00 Intro 1:45 Warm-up questions 3:34 What is a music director? 7:35 Pick up bands 9:53 Berklee back in the day 14:00 How to show up prepared 17:50 The importance of bass parts 23:00 Writing arrangments for Sting 26:45 Auditioning 29:20 The human connection 33:13 Fame 39:40 Lifestyle: Sleep Lifestyle: Mindfulness & meditation 40:20 Lifestyle: Exercise 43:00 Lifestyle: How do people in your life support you? 45:40 Lifestyle: How do you define yourself? 46:30 Practice: Time of day 49:30 Practice: Maximum effective duration 50:15 Being a functional bass player 58:45 Practice: Segmentation 1:00:00 Practice: Injury 1:02:00 Creativity: Burn out 1:03:55 Songwriting: Inspiration 1:07:27 Songwriting: Listen or not to listen? 1:08:44 Performance anxiety #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musicmajors #musiceducator #musiceducators #musiceducation #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #clips #musicpodcast #singer #guitarist #guitarplayer #trombonist #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #brass #trombone #mandolin #banjo #drums #percussion #timpani #marimba #oboe #sax #saxophone #clarinet #basoon #alto #soprano #tenor #piano #keyboard #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musiceducator #musicpodcast #singersongwriter #musiceducation #singer #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #trombone #musiclife #musicmaker #musicteacher #drums #percussion #saxophone #clarinet #guitar #piano #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #musicislife #musicindustry #PandoraPodcasts Logo, Intro Video, and Branding: Arron Leishman Audio and Video: Zach Ramey zacherylramey@gmail.com Dan's Thumbnail Photo: John Mollura Photography
Watch and listen to Ray's project: https://www.seuaprendiz.com/ Listen on YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GwtI7cgroJQ&feature=youtu.be Also check him out at: http://www.soulraymedia.com/ Instagram: @soulraymusic Ray Soul has been a professional jazz bassist and producer immersed in the New York jazz scene for over a decade. While studying with Reggie Workman as an undergraduate at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, he was driven by a recurring quest to find his voice and develop his own concept of jazz, which he has termed 'Interactive jazz: Jazz as a New Visual Art.' He extended this concept while pursuing his Master's degree in Music Technology at New York University. In 2015 he premiered his new show entitled Abstract Expressionism in Jazz, an hour-long jazz performance he developed over the past two years to re-identify jazz as a form of Abstract Expressionism. As both a leader and composer, Soul has released four jazz albums since 2007 and has participated in numerous tours and international jazz festivals in China, Japan, and Korea. Ray has also worked at Jazz at Lincoln Center and at the Museum of Modern Art. He is currently working as an assistant director for the Global Initiative at Berklee College of Music and pursuing his Doctor of Education degree in Higher Education Administration at Northeastern University. YouTube: https://linktr.ee/thebestmusicpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebestmusicpodcast Blog: https://blog.bestmusiccoach.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thebestmusicpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebestmusicpodcast/ #RaySoul #seuaprendiz #jazz 0:00 Intro 2:10 Warm-up questions 5:46 Ray's creative process 7:55 Ray's work in the movie industry 12:45 Ray's experience as an immigrant 20:25 Asian artists and the mainstream 23:45 Advocacy for Asian artists 27:15 Seu Aprendiz 37:50 Why English? 41:55 One Soul Fellowship 43:55 Marking yourself as an artist 49:30 Lifestyle: Sleep 54:50 Lifestyle: Mindfulness & meditation 58:51 Lifestyle: Exercise 1:01:00 Lifestyle: How do people in your life support you? 1:08:20 Lifestyle: How do you define yourself? 1:09:50 Practice: Time of day 1:11:20 Practice: Maximum effective duration 1:16:00 Practice: Would you practice? 1:18:50 Creativity: Time of day 1:23:10 Creativity: Burnout 1:25:50 Songwriting: Inspiration 1:30:40 Performance anxiety #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musicmajors #musiceducator #musiceducators #musiceducation #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #clips #musicpodcast #singer #guitarist #guitarplayer #trombonist #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #brass #trombone #mandolin #banjo #drums #percussion #timpani #marimba #oboe #sax #saxophone #clarinet #basoon #alto #soprano #tenor #piano #keyboard #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musiceducator #musicpodcast #singersongwriter #musiceducation #singer #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #trombone #musiclife #musicmaker #musicteacher #drums #percussion #saxophone #clarinet #guitar #piano #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #musicislife #musicindustry #PandoraPodcasts Logo, Intro Video, and Branding: Arron Leishman Audio and Video: Zach Ramey zacherylramey@gmail.com Dan's Thumbnail Photo: John Mollura Photography
You can find Amani on all social media platforms with the handle @Amaniexperience Amani's twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/amaniexperience As well as performing around the world, Amani has co-released three remix EPs and runs a successful music business that caters to corporate clients. He's also an adjunct professor at California State University (CSUF) where he teaches Entertainment Money Management, and the co-director of the Center for Entertainment & Hospitality Management. Amani hosts and produces The Amani Experience Podcast, and has been featured in Yahoo! Finance, and MPI. His new book DJs Mean Business is out everywhere books are sold. YouTube: https://linktr.ee/thebestmusicpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebestmusicpodcast Blog: https://blog.bestmusiccoach.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thebestmusicpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebestmusicpodcast/ #DJAmRo #amaniexperience #Djsmeanbusiness 0:00 Intro 1:44 Warm-up questions 2:15 How DJs stay up to date with music 4:10 Twitch + DJing 12:47 Screening events 13:42 Marketing yourself as a DJ or musician 19:47 Get handles and URLS 22:00 How to approach different types of events 26:00 The power of email lists 29:18 What is DJ primetime? 35:15 Primetime song combinations 37:32 DJ + Music skills 43:50 What makes a good song combination? 47:41 DJ school 51:42 Side hustles 56:15 What is next for Amani 1:00:08 Lifestyle: Sleep 1:02:05 Lifestyle: Mindfulness & meditation 1:02:36 Lifestyle: Exercise 1:03:46 Lifestyle: How do you define yourself? 1:05:01 Practice: Live acapella mixing 1:10:30 Performance anxiety #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musicmajors #musiceducator #musiceducators #musiceducation #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #clips #musicpodcast #singer #guitarist #guitarplayer #trombonist #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #brass #trombone #mandolin #banjo #drums #percussion #timpani #marimba #oboe #sax #saxophone #clarinet #basoon #alto #soprano #tenor #piano #keyboard #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musiceducator #musicpodcast #singersongwriter #musiceducation #singer #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #trombone #musiclife #musicmaker #musicteacher #drums #percussion #saxophone #clarinet #guitar #piano #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #musicislife #musicindustry #PandoraPodcasts Logo, Intro Video, and Branding: Arron Leishman Audio and Video: Zach Ramey zacherylramey@gmail.com Dan's Thumbnail Photo: John Mollura Photography
Facebook @CerVonCampbellMusic Twitter: @heyimcervon CerVon is an independent South Carolina artist known for his soulful sound and deep venting lyrics. A singer/ rapper, and also credited as a screenwriter, stand-up comic, songwriter, and actor. His music blends music in an interesting way..crafting mixtures of hip-hop, r&b, alternatives, indie, country/folk, rock, jazz, and EDM. His new single “Again” is out now wherever you get your music. Listen to the Best Music Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and watch on YouTube: https://linktr.ee/thebestmusicpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebestmusicpodcast Blog: https://blog.bestmusiccoach.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thebestmusicpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebestmusicpodcast/ #Cervoncampbell #hiphop #rap 0:00 Intro 1:08 Warm-up questions 2:50 How CerVon combines sounds 6:50 Why license tracks? 11:55 The lows 15:55 Analytics driving emotions 24:35 Money and art 26:00 Toxic traits 28:18 Album: The Ways I Feel in the Dark 34:35 Lifestyle: Sleep 38:00 Lifestyle: Mindfulness & meditation 39:50 Lifestyle: Exercise 41:00 Lifestyle: How do people in your life support you? 42:00 Lifestyle: How do you define yourself? 42:45 Practice: Flow 45:36 Practice: Time of day 48:07 Practice: Maximum effective duration 49:50 Creativity: Steps to stay creative 51:05 Creativity: Time of day 51:45 Creativity: Burnout 53:07 Songwriting: Inspiration 54:10 Songwriting: Listen or not to listen? 54:52 Performance anxiety #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musicmajors #musiceducator #musiceducators #musiceducation #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #clips #musicpodcast #singer #guitarist #guitarplayer #trombonist #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #brass #trombone #mandolin #banjo #drums #percussion #timpani #marimba #oboe #sax #saxophone #clarinet #basoon #alto #soprano #tenor #piano #keyboard #musicians #songwriter #songwriters #composers #musicmajor #musiceducator #musicpodcast #singersongwriter #musiceducation #singer #trumpet #violin #viola #cello #bass #trombone #musiclife #musicmaker #musicteacher #drums #percussion #saxophone #clarinet #guitar #piano #podcast #thebestmusicpodcast #musicislife #musicindustry #PandoraPodcasts Logo, Intro Video, and Branding: Arron Leishman Audio and Video: Zach Ramey zacherylramey@gmail.com Dan's Thumbnail Photo: John Mollura Photography
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