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This week Ari sits down with Tor Hermansen, half of the production/songwriter duo Stargate. Stargate has written and produced major hit songs for artists such as Beyonce, Rihanna, Selena Gomez, Katy Perry, and Coldplay, to name a few. Tor has billions of streams, has written and produced 10 Billboard Hot 100 #1 singles in the US and 11 in the UK. He has won 2 Grammy Awards and received the ASCAP songwriter of the year award twice. Stargate's writer and producer credits include Beyoncé's global hit “Irreplaceable,” Beyoncé and Shakira's “Beautiful Liar,” extensive work with Rihanna including “Rude Boy,” “Don't Stop The Music,” “Only Girl (In the World),” What's My Name, “S&M, “Diamonds,” Selena Gomez' “Come & Get It” and “Same Old Love,” Fifth Harmony's “Worth It” and Katy Perry's “Firework.” Most recently, the team produced Coldplay's album A Head Full of Dreams, co-wrote and produced Julia Michael's current hit “Issues.”Tor talks about the process of songwriting and producing, working with artists and topliners. He shares great advice on how to write and work in the room with other songwriters, producers, and topliners. Tor also shares valuable insight on demoing, writing, re-writing, scaling up a musical production, and more. Ari and Tor dive deep into the business end of songwriting and producing as well; they discuss the 9-month intensive LAAMP program (Los Angeles Academy for Artists and Music Producers) Tor and his Stargate partner Mikkel Eriksen created for aspiring artists, songwriters, and producers in LA and how to get involved. If you're interested in how songwriting and producing works at the hit level, this episode is for you!https://www.instagram.com/stargate/https://www.laampmusic.com/Chapters00:00 No Compromising in Music Creation00:33 Introduction to Tora Hermanson and Stargate02:51 Songwriting and Production Process Insights04:41 The Evolution of Music Production10:19 The Pitch Game: Is It Dead?13:14 Identifying a Hit: The Unpredictable Nature16:03 The Role of Social Media in Music Success18:52 Adapting to New Mediums: TikTok and Streaming21:27 The Creation of 'Issues' with Julia Michaels24:41 Evolving Production Techniques27:51 Collaboration and Song Development30:33 Creative Freedom in the Final Product32:11 The Art of Collaboration in Songwriting37:01 Navigating the Songwriting Process46:59 The Business of Songwriting and Representation49:16 Building a Career as a Songwriter56:45 Creating a Nurturing Environment for Artists01:04:50 Defining Success in the New Music BusinessEdited and mixed by Ari DavidsMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari's TakeOrder the THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HAZL is a passionate and driven 29 year old queer, polyamorous, kinkster, writer, and musician who first learned about non-monogamy when she was 19. She is also an incredible storyteller and takes us on her decade-long relationship journey that's filled triumph, struggles, laughs, and beautiful transformations. HAZL's story takes us into the familiar messy first few years of exploring polyamory where she's learning and unlearning so much about life and who she is. After a few years she found herself in a monogamous partnership that was her safe space and anchor as she gave everything she had to chase her dream of becoming a professional musician. As she ended that partnership, she made her way back to polyamory again... But this time it feels different to her with a whole new perspective and purpose. Professionally, HAZL is a Queer singer-songwriter from Portland, Oregon. Graduating with a full ride from Los Angeles Academy for Artists and Music Producers (LAAMP) in early 2024, HAZL has created an infectious, vivid, and inspiring sound that's all her own. Beginning as an acoustic artist, she is now playing in the world of electronic sound. Influenced by Labrinth, Sylvan Esso, and Imogen Heap, HAZL is on track to release her Debut EP R.E.A.L. (Real Emotions Are Loud) on March 24th, 2025. Connect with HAZL via Instagram or check out her Linktree for all of her work! Check out the full show notes here. Join the most amazing community of open-minded humans on the planet!   Click here to order your very own NNM shirt! $10 Off - Online STI Testing

We're excited to announce a special bonus interview with Mikkel Eriksen, co-founder of LAAMP and one-half of the production duo Stargate, and Chris Anokute, the Executive Director of LAAMP, an A&R executive, and Founder of the entertainment company, Young Forever Inc. Ross recently sat down with Mikkel and Chris to discuss the record production world and everything they do over at LAAMP. Read below to find out more about LAAMP and listen to this conversation on any platform you find your podcasts! Are you ready to turn your passion for music into a profession? Look no further than Los Angeles Academy for Artists and Music Production (LAAMP). At LAAMP, we offer a state-of-the-art campus accommodating up to 50 students, vibrant common areas, and a dynamic live stage. Nestled just 5 blocks from the stunning Pacific Ocean in Santa Monica, CA, and with over 15 recording studio pods, you'll have everything you need to bring your musical visions to life.Founded by super producers Stargate, the masterminds behind chart-toppers like Katy Perry's "Firework," Rihanna's "What's My Name" and "Diamonds," and Beyonce's "Irreplaceable," LAAMP boasts a world-class, nine-month intensive songwriting bootcamp, where you'll be mentored by industry titans like Benny Blanco, Cirkut, Neyo, Diplo, and the legendary Stargate themselves. Our weekly music business workshops feature presidents of publishing companies, major A&R executives, superstar managers like Jay Brown (Rihanna), top-rated mixing engineers, vocal producers, lawyers, business managers, and more. Unlike other music academies, our students dive into songwriting and producing every single day, honing their craft like never before. And with three showcases held at top-rated LA venues throughout the year, you'll have the chance to shine in front of industry insiders and music lovers alike.Ready to make your mark on the music industry? Join LAAMP today and let your talent take center stage. Visit LAAMPMUSIC.COM. Apply now and start your journey to musical greatness! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT MATTY MARZ:Matty Marz is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Their musical influences range from pop, rock, funk, and electronica. With a technical background in classical music (vocal and composition) and years of experience producing, performing, and writing, Matty can steer the creative process any way they see fit.Matty recently graduated from the Los Angeles Academy for Artists & Music Production (LAAMP), where multi-Grammy award-winning producers Tor Hermansen and Mikkel Eriksen (Stargate) handpicked 45 talented artists and producers from around the globe to work with the industry's best mentors. LAAMP focuses on fine-tuning the craft of singing, songwriting, and the musical production of making great pop songs. In 2023, Matty saw the releases of songs like "#2", a brash indie pop record filled with the angst of not being appreciated, referencing artists like Blondie & Talking Heads, followed by self-produced and written "m.w.u," a gritty electronic pop anthem about self-reflection and independence which introduced Matty's new era and sound. In addition to their artist project, songs like "sad4me" showcase Matty's ability to produce pop anthems for blossoming talent.Toward the end of the 2023 season, Matty was approached with the opportunity to audition for American Idol S22, which features celebrity judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie. The season will premiere in February 2024, so stay tuned!This year is gearing up to be a monumental year for Matty as they prepare to release their highly anticipated album, "m.w.u." Inspired by artists such as Ethel Cain, Charli XCX, Bjork, & Infected Mushroom, "m.w.u" is a story of euphoria and release. Touching on genres like industrial, electronic, drum 'n' bass, and trap, Matty has created a diverse and immersive project to wow listeners and transport them into a different plane of consciousness. CONNECT WITH MATTY MARZ:Website - Instagram - Twitter - TikTok - Spotify - YouTubeSUPPORT THIS SHOWSUBSCRIBE TO YOUR LIFE THE MIXTAPE MAGAZINESUBSCRIBE TO DEAR DEAN MAGAZINE

Get over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO: https://www.FASO.com/podcast/Become a Sovereign Artist today and take control of your sales! https://sovereignartist.substack.com/---In this episode, we interviewed Derek Harrison, a figurative artist based in Santa Barbara, California, who specializes in dramatic figurative and landscape paintings. We discussed how he went from tattoo artist to figurative painter, as well as his transition from student to working artist. And we also talk about how he uses social media and other ways in order to maintain a good rapport with his collector base. And finally, we talked about a really exciting exhibition happening at the Salmagundi Club called "Americans in Paris, Fashion", where he will be displaying four of his paintings, as well as he will be teaching in May at the Los Angeles Academy of figurative art, where anyone is welcome to join!Follow Derek on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/derekharrisonart/Check out Derek's FASO site:https://www.derekharrisonart.com/

Elle Chase is a sex educator, author, speaker, and body acceptance activist. Elle's inspirational work have been featured on NBC's THE TODAY SHOW, Glamour, The Daily Beast, Salon and Cosmopolitan.com. She is a sought-after sex expert for other amazing podcasts, including "In Bed with Jessica Drake," (a previous guest on our show!) and is also a respected national speaker and presenter at universities and private organizations across the country. Elle is a course curator at the Los Angeles Academy of Sex Education, editor the popular "NSFW Totally Naughty Coloring Book” and the "NSFW Totally Curvy Coloring Book” by SheVibe.com and penned the book, "Curvy Girl Sex: 101 Body-Positive Positions to Empower your Sex Life." Visit Elle's website here. Listeners, we want to learn from you! We are inviting your feedback for our next season. What do you want to hear more of, less of, or something new? When you fill out our survey, we'll enter your name into a drawing for a $50 gift card to That Drawer. So do it today! If you'd like to hear more of our episodes, visit our website and please subscribe. We love our listeners and welcome your feedback. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Or you can write to us at this address. ​ We can't wait to hear your thoughts. As always, thanks for listening!

Voltamos para mais um UNHIDE Cast! Nesse episódio nós conversamos com o Reinaldo Rocha sobre a área de games, e dicas para conseguir emprego na empresa dos seus sonhos do mercado de jogos! Reinaldo Rocha fez bacharelado em Design Gráfico na FUMEC, onde também cursou o mestrado em Artes na Cultura e Tecnologia, além de ter se especializado em Pintura e Escultura na na LAAFA, a Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art. Como professor deu aula de design do jogos na Saga e na faculdade de design INAP. Reinaldo também trabalhou como ilustrador e concept artist nos jogos Call of Duty, Truck Driver e Roblox, pela empresa kokku, ilustrou artes para o Cardgame Keyforge da Fantasy Flight Games, para o card game Eternal da Dire Wolf Digital, para o card game Legend of The Cryptids da Mynet inc. Hoje trabalha como Concept Artist e Ilustrador na Share Creators. Tópicos discutidos: - Você acha que estudar fora teve peso nos seus estudos? - O que você espera de um artista que se inscreve para uma vaga em uma empresa de games? - Por que uma empresa precisa de todos os níveis de artistas e não somente de artistas nível sênior? - O que não pode faltar no portfólio de um artista que se inscreve para uma empresa de games? - Qual a importância de uma Carta de Apresentação, ou Cover Letter, na inscrição de uma vaga? - Como fazer uma boa Carta de Apresentação? O que ela deve conter? - Qual a importância das Soft Skills numa entrevista? ---- Citados no episódio: UNHIDE Cast #08 - Cesar Zambelli - A importância dos trabalhos autorais: https://youtu.be/e5eG3gkP9Kc Entrevista do Jovem Nerd com Reinaldo Rocha na Campus Party: https://youtu.be/xqmjyH-f7Xc ---- UNHIDE INDICA: Headspace - Meditação Guiada | Trailer oficial | Netflix: https://youtu.be/MxHzRVRkL_8 The Sketchbook Series - Kim Jung Gi: https://youtu.be/CzK4OGSXSWk ----- O UNHIDE Cast está disponível em diversas plataformas: Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/21cyykwk Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2UutPwk Youtube: http://bit.ly/YoutubeUnhideSchool ----- Participantes: Julio de Carvalho: https://www.instagram.com/juliobrush/ Reinaldo Rocha: https://www.instagram.com/reinaldoroc/ __ ○○○ Se inscreva no nosso canal do Youtube: https://bit.ly/UnhideGroup ○○○ Faça parte do nosso grupo no Facebook: https://bit.ly/UnhideGroup ○○○ Conheça nosso servidor no Discord: https://bit.ly/unhidediscord ○○○ Siga o nosso canal na Twitch: https://twitch.tv/unhideschool ○○○ Faça parte do nosso grupo no Facebook: https://bit.ly/UnhideGroup ○○○ Conheça nosso servidor no Discord: https://bit.ly/unhidediscord __ Produção: Patty Telles: https://www.facebook.com/pattytelles28 Design: Gabriela Strang: https://www.behance.net/gabrielastrang Edição: Gabriel Costa: https://www.instagram.com/bielzor

Nathan Fowkes is a veteran entertainment industry concept artist with credits on 12 animated feature films including DreamWorks Animation’s The Prince of Egypt, Spirit, several projects within the Shrek Universe, How to Train Your Dragon, and many others. Additionally, Nathan has been sought after as a consultant for game studios to enhance the quality of their theatrical presentation. He has worked with numerous clients including Blizzard Entertainment, King, Disney Interactive, Riot Games, Ubisoft, Rovio and Supercell.  Nathan is also well known as a teacher of color, light and design; he is a regular guest lecturer at Art Center College of Design and has taught at The Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art and the Laguna College of Art and Design. He's the author of the bestselling book How to Draw Portraits in Charcoal and How to Paint Landscapes in Watercolor and Gouache. Nathan teaches online at Schoolism.com when his film production schedule allows.    Schoolism.com is offering you loyal listeners of the podcast a discount, with the promo code RITONDARO. Get $5.00 off (15% discount) for the first 6 months. (This is not a sponsored podcast and I have no affiliation with them, I just love what they do!). Follow Nathan on his Instagram: @nathanfowkesart And on his website: https://www.nathanfowkes.com And his courses on Schoolism.com His books on Amazon

[Adult content & language] Elle Chase had a lifetime of terrible sex so you don't have to -- any more! In this lively, laughter-filled, and stimulating conversation we discuss very specifically how you can get more out of your sex life, and how you can reconcile poor body image and a poor sex life. It's not your fault, you were not broken and there are steps you can take that can make a difference, even if they seem small and insignificant. If you get nothing else out of this conversation I want you to understand that you are not alone and that your effort to pursue more happiness and confidence can begin in the bedroom, whether you're by yourself or with a partner you care about. --- Get to know Elle Sex educator, activist, author and speaker Elle Chase is a powerful voice and thought leader in the sexual health community with a key influencer in the body acceptance movement. A member of the American College of Sexologists and the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, Chase and her inspirational words have been featured on NBC's THE TODAY SHOW, Glamour, The Daily Beast, Salon and Cosmopolitan.com and is also a respected national speaker and presenter at universities and private organizations across the country, including UCLA, USC, Emerson College, and ASSECT. Also known by her now famous alter-ego Lady Cheeky, Chase is the creator of the award-winning feminist sensual images blog Lady Cheeky (NSFW), which was named Cosmopolitan’s and Huffington Post's "#1 Porn Site for Women" and one of Salon.com's “The Best of Tumblr Porn,” as well as the award-winning companion editorial site SmutForSmarties.com. Chase also serves as the Director of Education at the Los Angeles Academy of Sex Education, where she curates classes that cover the widest range of sexuality topics, including sexual health, intimacy, body image, BDSM and more, all taught by the nation’s leading sex educators and serving the community at large. Most recently, Chase penned the popular book, Curvy Girl Sex: 101 Body-Positive Positions to Empower your Sex Life available where all fine books are sold. She also edited the popular NSFW Totally Naughty Coloring Book and the NSFW Totally Curvy Coloring Book available at SheVibe.com. Find Elle online Elle's Book, Curvy Girl Sex: http://amzn.to/2qjZxwV Website: https://www.ellechase.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/theellechase Facebook: https://facebook.com/theellechase Links mentioned [NSFW] She Vibe - http://www.shevibe.com Good Vibrations - http://www.goodvibes.com The Pleasure Chest - https://thepleasurechest.com Superhero Sex Shops - http://www.redheadbedhead.com/superhero-sex-shops You can subscribe to Body Kindness on iTunes and Stitcher. Enjoy the show? Please rate it on iTunes! - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1073275062 Are you ready for Body Kindness? Get started today with my free e-course and on-demand digital training. Learn more - http://bit.ly/2k23nbT The New York Times Book Review calls Body Kindness “simple and true”. Publisher’s Weekly says it’s “a rousing guide to better health.” http://bit.ly/2k228t9 Watch my videos about why we need Body Kindness on YouTube. https://youtu.be/W7rATQpv5y8?list=PLQPvfnaYpPCUT9MOwHByVwN1f-bL2rn1V Did you enjoy the podcast? Please subscribe and rate it. Have a show idea or guest recommendation (even yourself!) E-mail podcast@bodykindnessbook.com to get in touch. Nothing in this podcast is meant to provide medical diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Individuals should consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

This episode is sponsored by HotelsByDay. Save 5% with code SGR5off. Elle Chase is back, which delights me to no end (though, I'm wrong in the episode - Kate McCombs was the first repeat guest!). I adore this chat despite some audio issues, because we get so personal - sharing sex stories and awkward moments and keeping sex so very real, especially for folks who are fat and curvy. Her brand new book, Curvy Girl Sex, just hit stores, and of course, I use her beautifully curated LadyCheeky.com anytime I want to turn myself or my sweetie on. Rawr. So, here we are talking fat tummies and fat butts and bad backs and awkward sex noises and all the glory of anything-but-elegant sex. About Elle Chase Sex educator and sexuality and body image coach Elle Chase, is a graduate of the comprehensive San Francisco Sex Information, Sex Educator Training Program and a member of the American College of Sexologists. Elle also serves as the Director of Education & Lead Sex Educator at the Los Angeles Academy of Sex Education, which offers pleasure inclusive classes, on sexuality, gender, sexual health and sexual lifestyles. She is also the author of “Curvy Girl Sex: 101 Body-Positive Positions to Empower your Sex Life,” from Fair Winds Press and as her alter ego Lady Cheeky, is the editor of the smash hit (very) adult coloring book, the #NSFW Totally Naughty Coloring Book by SheVibe.com. Elle is also the creator, curator & editor of two award-winning and highly trafficked sexuality websites, www.LadyCheeky.com (NSFW) which has been named as the number one site for porn for women, and its companion editorial site www.SmutForSmarties.com which has been L.A. Weekly’s choice for ‘Best Sex Blog’ since 2013. Follow Elle on Twitter @TheElleChase and @LadyCheeky (NSFW). Listen and subscribe to Sex Gets Real Listen and subscribe on iTunes Check us out on Stitcher Don't forget about I Heart Radio's Spreaker Pop over to Google Play Use the player at the top of this page. Now available on Spotify. Search for "sex gets real". Find the Sex Gets Real channel on IHeartRadio. Follow Sex Gets Real on Twitter and Facebook. Oh! And Dawn is on Instagram. Hearing from you is the best Contact form: Click here (and it's anonymous)

Mariana Peirano was an art major in High school, but she entered her art career much later in life.  Life happened, she started a family and unconsciously moved away from being an artist and embarked in an education career that lasted more than 20 years. During those years, her art was limited to creating classroom materials for my students and my own children.  In 2009 she realized she needed to get back to her true nature and be an artist again. This time she was sure she needed to move in the figurative direction. Mariana took a year off from work and enrolled in the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art. 

Show OverviewMoctesuma Esparza is a Mastermind of Business who cares about his community, has the spirit of an entrepreneur and will explain the entertainment industry. You will be inspired by the Moctesuma’s determination to succeed and perseverance in spite of obstacles and his constant push to move his community forward. Moctesuma's Movies Before Moctesuma graduated from UCLA with his Masters, he had already won an Emmy. Since his audacious beginning, Moctesuma has worked with stars such as: Robert Redford, Jennifer Lopez, Andy Garcia, Jimmy Smits, Martin Sheen, Robert Duvall and Halle Berry. He produced films many films including Price of Glory” (2000), “Introducing Dorothy Dandridge”(1999), “Selma, Lord, Selma” (1998), “Selena” (1997), “The Disappearance of Garcia Lorca” (1997),“Gettysburg” (1993) and "The Milagro Beanfield War" (1988) among others. Moctesuma's Community Involvement Moctesuma founded the Los Angeles Academy of Arts and Enterprise Charter School. Mr. Esparza is also the Co-Founder of the National Association of Latino Independent Producers and the Smithsonian Latino Center. He is the founding Member of the Cesar Chavez Foundation. Moctesuma has served on the Corporate Board of Directors of the Motion Picture Television Fund. Mr. Esparza has also served on  the Board of Directors of the Museum of Latin American Art, and as a Trustee of the California State University System.  Additionally, Moctesuma served as a commissioner to the Los Angeles City Retirement System. Moctesuma's Boards Currently, Moctesuma serves on various Boards.  He serves on the National Hispanic Cultural Center Advisory Board and the Latino Coalition Against Aids Advisory Board. Mr. Esparza serves on the National Hispanic Media Coalition Advisory Board and the Toigo Advisory Board. He also servers on the Minority Media Telecommunications Council Board of Advisors and the American Film Institute Board of Trustees.  Lastly, he serves on the UCLA School of Theater Film and Television Dean’s Executive Board.   Furthermore, Mr. Esparza is a Board Member and former Chair of the New America Alliance.  He is co-Chair of The Marathon Club and Chairman of the Board of the Latino Theater Company in Los Angeles.   Most noteworthy, Moctesuma was appointed by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to the planning commission of the National Museum of the American Latino. Additionally,, he was appointed by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. Moctesuma's Awards Mr. Esparza has received numerous awards and honors including an Academy Award nomination, a Golden Globe nomination, an Emmy award, a Clio award, an Alma award and many more. In addition to his film accolades, Moctesuma established Maya Cinemas, a growing chain of modern movie theatre mega-plexes committed to providing the highest quality movie-going experience in new and redeveloping market areas with a strong Latino presence. In this episode, Moctesuma discusses his early career in the television with his work on Sesame Street, Electric Company and Villa Alegre. He takes us through his transition to film production and ultimately movie theater entrepreneur. HostGerald Johnson Share this Post

Elle Chase joins the show this week, and it is such an incredible discussion. LadyCheeky, Elle's very famous Tumblr, is a resource that I mention regularly on this show. Lady Cheeky is not about getting off, but rather about getting aroused and sitting in those erotic experiences a little longer, savoring the sensual. We dive into the back story that brought her to this point with a world-renowned porn site. This episode is all about fat sex, fat bodies, and finding your own way to pleasure. Elle's approach to embodied consent is glorious, and her advice to a listener who can't orgasm without a vibrator is definitely worth a listen. Don't forget: Dawn just revamped her one-on-one coaching packages and spots are filling up. If you need some help around sex, your relationship, and connecting with a loved one, you can check out her programs over on DawnSerra.com.  About Elle Chase: Sex educator and sexuality and body image coach Elle Chase, is a graduate of the comprehensive San Francisco Sex Information, Sex Educator Training Program and a member of the American College of Sexologists. Elle also serves as the Director of Education & Lead Sex Educator at the Los Angeles Academy of Sex Education, which offers pleasure inclusive classes, on sexuality, gender, sexual health and sexual lifestyles. She is also the author of the upcoming book "Curvy Girl Sex: 101 Body-Positive Positions to Empower your Sex Life," due out in January 20, 2017 from Fair Winds Press and as her alter ego Lady Cheeky, is the editor of the smash hit (very) adult coloring book, the #NSFW Totally Naughty Coloring Book by SheVibe.com. Elle is also the creator, curator & editor of two award-winning and highly trafficked sexuality websites, www.LadyCheeky.com (NSFW) which has been named as the number one site for porn for women, and its companion editorial site www.SmutForSmarties.com which has been L.A. Weekly’s choice for 'Best Sex Blog' since 2013. Follow Elle on Twitter @TheElleChase and @LadyCheeky (NSFW). Hearing from you is the best, so here's how to contact the show: Contact form: Click here