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Olivia Pérez-Collellmir is a solo pianist, bandleader, and composer from Barcelona, Spain. Noted in Arts Fuse as a “Spanish virtuoso” who adds “a flamenco touch to her chamber jazz,” Collellmir's performance highlights include playing on the soundtrack of Isla Bonita by renowned director Fernando Colomo, a solo performance at the 25th anniversary gala of the six-time Grammy nominated Boston Baroque Orchestra, touring with Spanish Grammy nominee Rosana Arbelo, performing an honorary concert at Berklee for the legendary Rita Moreno, and performances for United States Secretary of State John Kerry, opera star Renée Fleming, and Metropolitan Opera General Manager Peter Gelb.  Peréz-Collellmir started playing piano at the age of five and began studying under Núria Bonells, a disciple of Alicia de Larrocha, and entered The Superior Conservatory of Music in Barcelona at the age of 8. As a young scholar pianist, Collellmir toured performing Faure's Nocturnes and Bach's Partitas and alsorecorded for the National Radio of Spain. In addition, she was selected to play at the Centre de Musique Hindemith in Switzerland on the international performance piano stage. After receiving bachelor's degrees in classical performance from the Conservatori Superior de Música de Barcelona and philosophy from the University of Barcelona, Collellmir became a head of music for the Department of Education of Catalonia where she conducted, recorded, toured, and performed. In 2014, she received a full scholarship from Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she moved, to expand her studies within the idioms of jazz and multicultural music, arrangements, orchestrations and conducting. An honors graduate of Berklee with a dual major in Performance and Professional Music, Collellmir is the composer and performer of the award-winning compositions “Barcelona” and “Together,” which she premiered at the Berklee Performance Center. She is a winner of the Berklee Piano Department's prestigious Chair Award, as well as a Piano Achievement Award. Currently, Pérez-Collellmir is a member of the faculty in the Berklee piano department. ] Her first full album featuring her original music “Olivia” has been recorded in the fall of 2021 (Boston) and in the Summer of 2022 (New York). Her recording has been awarded with the "Berklee Faculty Fellowship Grant 2021-2022”. The album was released on September 15, 2023 produced by Gonzalo Grau. The first album 'Olivia' (Adhyâropa Records) was released on September 15th. A collection of songs representative of the eclecticism and musical fusion that Pérez-Collellmir professes, exploring jazz, flamenco, classical music and Spanish folk traditions to create a universal sound without borders. 'Olivia' captures the native sounds of Barcelona, her hometown. Original songs composed by the Catalan artist and arrangements of pieces by Maurice Ravel and Frederic Mompou with 'Barcelona' as the centerpiece of the project. She also takes some exotic approaches to India and the Middle East. 'Olivia' features 18 stellar collaborations such as Catalan singer Judit Neddermann, percussionist Aleix Tobias, flamenco artists Sonia Olla and Ismael Fernández, bassist John Lockwood (legendary bassist who played with Dizzy Gillespie, Gary Burton, Pat Metheny and Gonzalo Rubalcaba) and cellist Naseem Alatrash (member of the Turtle Island Quartet and 2023 Grammy nominee) For more on Olivia Perez https://www.oliviaperezcollellmir.com/welcome https://open.spotify.com/album/1jXWZWRnCPN2RnLsOOQYOP?si=d38EdcLhQBybbszXUZGCcw

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The christian music industry is a unique place to serve in. Jump in with us as we talk with Ben, Heidi, and Timothy Birdsong of The Birdsongs about their journey in christian music and God's faithfulness through it all.

From the late 1980s to the early 2000s, Corbett Wall was Taiwan's Prince of the Saxophone. And while music is still very much a part of Wall's life, his priorities have changed; he now works with the indigenous youth to develop their skills in arts and culture. To learn more about the program's award winning film, visit COU175586 Little Warrior. To find out more about Wall's non-profit and you can help, visit Being Present Youth Support.

Locally grown talent is on deck for today as we welcome SPF 50 aka Stephan Kimbel Olso a fellow New Yorker and stalwart fixture of the scene. Through his residency at the Bob & Shirley party series, and running Professional Music, his sound and curation are always near.  Today's premiere of ‘Grove Map' is a delightfully twisted affair, as undulating synths create an auditory wormhole surrounding the listener as soaring pads beckon and beckon forth, welcoming listeners to another world. Or as the label states, ‘named after The Grove, a stage deep in the woods at New York's Sustain-Release festival, where portals have long been known to be opened.' Grove Map, and in turn the rest of the ‘Social Life' EP will be released on March 17th by Bliss Point, a local label, no stranger to Delayed, whom we're always listening to closely for forward thinking releases. @professional_music @bliss-point-sound www.itsdelayed.com www.instagram.com/_itsdelayed_ www.facebook.com/itsdelayed

Josh Havens and Matt Fuqua of The Afters unpack how the gospel comforts and simultaneously challenges them as professional Christian musicians. Check out their cautionary tale on keeping Jesus center stage. Show Notes You can find us here on our social channels.

#071 - MICK McHUGH: From Humble Beginnings in Ireland to a Professional Music Career in Australia, Mick's Irish heritage, and how the Irish music culture influenced him as a young person How Mick left a safe career at Hewlett Packard to become a career as a professional musician Mistakes Mick did as a young musician and how he learned from these mistakes How Mick dealt with setbacks and discouragement Micks tips and tricks on getting through to event managers and booking gigs Mick's songwriting workflows How Mick worked with different producers to record his albums The making of the songs 'Good Good Day' and 'Not in Kansas Anymore' Mick's home-recording workflows, tips and tricks How Mick produced music from his home studio for the ABC network

@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

During this episode we will share and discuss how music is great for learning and boosts a child's self-esteem. Every culture in the world embraces music.History to ExploreOne of the most influential instruments in African culture are drums. Drums are considered the heartbeat of Africa. The book Oral Literature in Africa discusses how drums were used to communicate different messages in African culture (learn more).African ProverbFear a silent man. He has lips like a drum. - Yoruba ProverbPlease tweet us using the #cleverlychangingpodcast to tell us what this proverb means to you or leave us a voicemail and let us know what you think this African Proverb means.Word of the EpisodeOni means today in Yoruba.  About Our SponsorNight Zookeeper sponsored this episode.Thank you, Night Zookeeper, for sponsoring this episode. Learning is fun, so the Night Zookeeper educational online program is a big hit in my house. My 9-year-old loves it. She asks to use it at least three days a week (weekends included). I can't say I blame her; it is a very engaging language arts program with many great features. I love that it provides a safe online environment for my children. Tutors review all shared content to ensure their safety while in the Night Zookeeper realm. My little love creating new zoo characters and leveling them up by playing games, building accessories, and writing reports. Even my 7-year-old reluctant writer and reader thoroughly enjoys this program. It feels more like playing than learning, which is what this homeschooling mama needs for her favorite little lion. As a former tutor with America Reads and a five-year homeschool veteran, this is one educational tool that I highly recommend.Click on this link to access an exclusive offer for 50% off the annual Night Zookeeper subscription and a free 7-day trial. Let's Connect!Want to be a guest on an upcoming show? 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Ledbetter Glaude is the founder and Executive Director of Inét Entertainment Corporation and the president of Inet Productions Inc., which offers instrumental, vocal, and performance skills. She is an instructor and graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston, receiving a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in Professional Music.For over a decade, 4x award winning Female Music Producer of New England's Urban Award. Angel Monét has created a revolution in the world of Children's music through her original songs filled with uplifting themes and Gospel, Pop, Funk, Hip Hop and Caribbean rhythms.Inét Productions IncAs president of Inét Productions Inc, Ms. Angel Monét runs a music production company that specializes in the development of instrumental, vocal and performance skills. She is a proud instructor for Berklee City Music's Piano and Voice programs at her alma mater Berklee College of Music in Boston, Ma. She is the founder of the HOI Network Internet Radio Station and Creator of the “House of Inspiration Show”. Monét Ledbetter-Glaude's original program, “Peppy People's Music” provides a multicultural music curriculum with resources that teach children the fundamentals of music and addresses the needs of music in early childhood education. She is a songwriter, performer, vocalist, pianist and playwright. She is also the creator of “Jack's World”, a musical filled with inspirational messages of Love, Family and Self-Esteem. Mone't received an iParenting Media Award for the Jack's World” soundtrack and was a featured opening act for the famous “Univer-Soul Circus.” Monét has also written, performed, produced, and recorded her latest song “MY TEACHER” which is a tribute to teachers all over the world. Her recent album, “Children Are a Gift,” was released on her own imprint, Rossy Records. She is also the author of the children's book “Introducing Jack Christopher Wilson” that comes along with music and character-building tools. Listen today's episode and learn how music is important for your child to explore as a part of his or her curriculum. Connect with Ms. Angel Monét InetProductionsInc.com Website: The Ms. Angel Monét Show Instagram: @msangelmonet Tweetable quote: "There are lessons to learn from the very children we raise. Because of that, I genuinely believe bringing awareness to the importance of mental health and positive self-esteem are community responsibilities . . . edifying tunes creates core memories for families. Order a Clever Homeschool Kit valued at $175: Don't forget to order one of our exclusive Clever Homeschool Kits. The value of each individual kit is $175 USD, and the first 25 people who sign-up for a kit will receive free-shipping. Kits ship in early October and will include: t-shirts, games, stickers, a planner, and more. 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John B has travelled the world with his music and high energy Drum & Bass music. He also gave the Tarkov community some great music videos like "Hold your Fire" and "I Got A Fever (For the Lightkeeper)" What a fantastic guy and so happy that he joined me for a pod. Go check out and give this multi talented super entertainer some love. https://www.twitch.tv/johnbbeta https://www.youtube.com/c/thejohnb/featured https://twitter.com/johnbbeta http://www.john-b.com/ https://www.instagram.com/johnbbeta/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ytr59gpK22MnyvrvOVCmD Tarducks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgjBTtN1lXno-wID1jjCnXg https://twitter.com/tarducks https://www.twitch.tv/tarducks

In this episode of the Now You Know Akron podcast, host Craig Webb speaks with special guest Emyrson Flora on her experience after her Top 10 run on American Idol. During this edition we talk about the opportunities that Emyrson has had with American Idol and how she now plans to purse a career in music.

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SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT!! For this episode of Not Culture, we're joined by singer/songwriter Schneider Yasi, AKA SNYDA, as he talks to us about his experiences with producing his music and putting it on platforms, and trying his best to monetise those. ALSO!! This is the first episode that's actually SPONSORED (technically

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In this episode of CAN+DID, Hosts Rikki Harris and Will Voss talk with a very accomplished musician. Travis Vance has an extensive professional touring resume with platinum-selling Nashville country artist Thomas Rhett, having performed over 800 international LIVE shows in venues from clubs to sold out football stadiums. Now he's getting personal and sharing his personal mental health journey with all of you. Join us as we get CAN+DID with Travis Vance.Travis Vance has a Professional Music degree from Berklee College of Music, and has an extensive professional touring resume with platinum-selling Nashville country artist Thomas Rhett, having performed over 800 international LIVE shows in venues from clubs to football stadiums, and multiple television appearances including Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin Eve w/Ryan Seacrest, CMT Awards, CMA Awards, AMA Awards, Billboard Awards and iHeart Radio Awards. Vance has been playing bass for 27 years, with professional experience in nearly every musical style and setting. Proficient on 4,5 and 6 string basses, as well as fretless and synth bass, but with additional background in piano and low bass instruments. He is also a producer, having had music placements in film and advertising with a wide array of knowledge about recording techniques, gear and synthesizers.THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS WHO MADE THIS EPISODE POSSIBLE!The Omni Family of Services is a multistate human services agency serving adults and children through a trauma competent lens. They provide a continuum of care, including foster care, family preservation, behavioral health, and primary care services focused on helping kids, families and the communities they live in strong and healthy. To learn more about Omni Family of Services, or to contact an office near you, CLICK HERE.ServisFirst Bank is a full-service commercial bank focused on commercial and private banking, correspondent banking, and cash management, emphasizing competitive products, state of the art technology and a focus on quality service. To learn more about ServisFirst Bank or to contact an office near you, CLICK HERE.

Today on the show the ladies get to sit down and chat with Jordan Orme! Jordan is a professional music video editor and has been able to edit to artists like Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, Megan the Stallion & many more. He got his start in college but worked his way from the bottom, offering free services, and eventually getting to a place where he was editing celebrities everywhere. Jordan is also a Christian and talks about his love for the Lord and how he still has convictions in his work. He sheds light on women in the music video business and his perspective on how to get your start in this world! He always has a famous youtube channel where he reacts to other music videos, you can react to him reacting https://www.youtube.com/c/JordanOrme (HERE). You can also follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jordan_orme/ (HERE). Be sure to follow along if you are an editor as he has many resources for those starting out. Make sure to Subscribe, Rate, & Review our show! To learn more about Olivia head https://www.instagram.com/oliviacorin/ (HERE) To learn more about Lisa head https://www.instagram.com/itslisabrasseur/ (HERE) Join our https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesaltandpepperpodcast (SECRET FACEBOOK GROUP!) Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/thesaltandpepperpodcast/ (INSTAGRAM!) We will shake it up with you next Tuesday!

Cory and Noah talk about talking about music professionally, including the pitfalls and responsibilities of presenting oneself as an expert on music and the ethics of having an audience for your opinions.12tonehttps://twitter.com/12tonevideoshttps://nebula.app/12tonehttps://www.youtube.com/c/12tonevideoshttps://www.patreon.com/12tonevideosPolyphonichttps://twitter.com/WatchPolyphonichttps://nebula.app/polyphonichttps://www.youtube.com/c/Polyphonichttps://www.patreon.com/polyphonicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP. 21 How To Record In A Professional Music Studio On A Budget And Get The Biggest Bang For Your Buck #audio #record #budget #music #studio #mix #master #radio #musicbillboard #vocals #kaoticaeyeball #jacksonville #florida #entrepreneur #businessowner #attorney #propertyowner #entreprenudist #podcast #randolphloveIII #insuranceappraiser #propertylossconsultant #wealthgrowthstrategist #financialadviser   Listen to The Entreprenudist Podcast: The Place To Hear Real Entrepreneurs & Business Owners Bare It All IPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/entreprenudist-podcast-place-to-hear-real-entrepreneurs/id1527646430 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/64er8dffexeoyogoMrZvpO?si=NifzMhwqQuWRIEWWgQbb7g YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUgmZm2M0K4&list=PLYd3b18s351yV0NMEx3plkSIbREynZaAr

Indie Artist Professional Music & Music Video Registration Class. I have noticed that many independent artist only register with their PRO (Ascap, BMI, etc.) and distribute their music (DistroKid, CD Baby, etc.). This class will provide nine (9) essential registrations to help get you paid as an artist, plus strategies for success. The class will be a live video conference with a chance to create accounts in real time. https://youtu.be/8eVxwBBYJtEBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://cash.app/$RoniR1)

Hank Marr High School Jazz Award recipient Mason Bryant has a passion for jazz and a strong desire to be a professional musician. In this audio clip hear Mason as he plays his electric guitar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bryant TaylorrProfessional Music Artist(R&B Songwriter, Singer and Rapper)* 1 million Streams (Spotify/Apple/SoundCloud)   * 10,000 Social Media Followers"...stunning grooves fall in seamlessly with memorable melodies and heartfelt lyrics with a unique touch." - A&r factory Bryant Taylorr is an artist/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist born and raised in Nashville, TN and is at the forefront of the bubbling Hip-Hop/R&B music scene growing rapidly there. With his crooning vocals, Taylorr's captivating and effortless sound sets him far apart from others. His live performance is just as magical, allowing Bryant to open for major artists like BJ the Chicago Kid and CeeLo Green, in addition to partnering with Red Bull and super producer Tay Keith for a sold-out industry showcase in his hometown. Bryant has been featured on NPR, Okay Player and The Nashville Scene, and receives continuous support from Nashville's #1 Hip-Hop station, 101.1 The Beat. Most recently, Bryant joined Dr. Luke's publishing company Prescription Songs and had his single "Strange Rooms" featured in Netflix film, Uncorked; other placements include ACC Network, Fox Sports and CBS series The Equalizer. While always working towards his own creative projects, Bryant loves writing and collaborating with other creatives such as upcoming releases with Michael Brun, and K-Pop superstar, Kai, via SM records.Bryant Taylorr Streaming/Social:SpotifyApple MusicSoundcloudInstagramTwitterFacebookContact for Bryant: info@syzygy.management Tune in to BHM365 podcast for our new show "Listen Now!" to catch Bryant Taylorr's single, "Strange Rooms". Bryant Taylorr is the first artist to be featured on the show and help us kicking it off on April 10th. Listen Now is were we release some the latest and greatest music that is out in the market today. Visit us at the link below to get the BH365 book:https://www.blackhistory365education.com/joannescaifeFollow Us weekly, every Friday at www.BHM365.com Email us at info@bhm365.comEpisodes Edited by: Juels N. Evans, Tech Engineer EditorPodcast episode music: Bryant Taylorr, "Strange Rooms"*This is apart of BH365 Education posted for the public

YOUNG HUSTLERS INDONESIA IS BACK! Kembali lagi bersama NSG. Kali ini NSG akan membahas obrolan seru seputar dunia musik tentang bagaimana bekerja di dunia musik secara profesional? Yuk langsung di dengarkan.

On this week’s episode of Fanboys, the boys wrestle with the blues, listen to some porn, and heroically refrain from killing each other. If you want to hear them embark on a space opera, grab the full episode on The Hard Times’ Patreon! (https://patreon.com/thehardtimes) ALSO: are you in a shitty band? Want to hear the Fanboys try to say something nice about it? Submit your music to Edgar’s Twitter (https://twitter.com/EdgarTowner)! Be sure to check out this week’s featured artists: Xander Deacons (https://xanderdeacons.bandcamp.com/album/pariah), Of Fallen Kings (https://soundcloud.com/offallenkings/thirst), knuckleduster feat. lydiangel (https://soundcloud.com/knucklduster/girlboss-moments-ft-lydiangel), Catfish Blue (https://catfishblue.bandcamp.com/), Dead Style (https://open.spotify.com/album/4o27Ijugs3zxGb4FHYSiw5?si=tPQZyqRUS9SrXn2x_uPGuw&nd=1), and Captain Gelato and the Supersonic Cosmonaut (https://cgnthesc.bandcamp.com/album/captain-gelato-and-the-supersonic-cosmonauts-vs-maxwell-demon) 

During a grueling, marathon recording of the concert film Lamb of God, cellist Nicole does what no musician working long hours ever wants to do. She asks composer and conductor Rob Gardner if they can record her difficult solo—again. In this song, called “Gethsemane," Nicole's cello represents the Savior. Rerecording pushes Nicole to her physical and emotional limits, but it is there that she not only finds the ability to depict Christ through the cello, but also learns about the Savior's ability to heal the darkness in her life. View shownotes at LDSLiving.com/thisisthegospel Follow us on instagram and facebook @thisisthegospel_podcast Transcript:  KaRyn  0:03   Welcome to "This Is the Gospel," an LDS Living podcast where we feature real stories from real people who are practicing and living their faith every day. I'm your host, KaRyn Lay.  I remember the first time I learned that there was even a thing called symbolism. It was in my ninth grade English class and we were reading "Silas Marner," the 1861 classic by George Eliot.  I thought George Eliot was so cool because she was a woman writing with a man's name. But what I didn't think was cool was the way Miss Terse, my English teacher whose name aptly described her personality, mind you, how Miss Terse kept pointing out the number three throughout the book. "Oh, look, the chair has three legs. Oh, look, there are three stars in the sky." I couldn't for the life of me figure out why the number three even mattered.  I distinctly remember using this as a jumping off point for some truly terrible junior high awfulness toward Miss Terse. I don't know if she's still teaching at a junior high somewhere in Pennsylvania and even if she is, I really doubt she's a podcast listener. But if by some small chance you're listening, Miss Terse, I was wrong. Please forgive me for being 14 because symbolism is now one of my favorite things in the whole wide world.  The fact that we can find connection and meaning by seeing ourselves in our emotions reflected in the world around us. To me, that is one of the deepest beauties of being alive on this earth.  Now, I still have no idea what the number three symbolizes. But the symbol of light is actually pretty easy. It's goodness, it's hope reflected in the life of Jesus Christ. In fact, we learn about the symbol in John chapter eight, verse 12, when Christ teaches, "I am the light of the world, he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life."  And today, we have one beautiful story from Nicole all about light and pain and music and symbolism. But more importantly, it's about Christ and His ability to show us what light can really do for those of us who long to be made whole. Here's Nicole. Nicole  2:20   I have this sign that hangs in my office and it says, "A positive thinker sees opportunity in every difficulty. A negative thinker sees difficulty in every opportunity."  Recently, I had the opportunity to learn more about forgiveness. I had a really painful experience and to get to the other side of that experience, I had to forgive someone. And it was an act, I considered unforgivable. That wasn't the kind of thing that was just going to go away. It was going to have really lasting consequences not just for a long time, but to a real depth in my life.  I just got really down. I'm usually really positive person and so I went through the motions of life and just tried to keep my spirits up and push it out of my mind. But the more I tried to push it out of my mind, the more power it seemed to have over me, especially late at night. I stopped sleeping, really started worrying a lot and that's really not very good for anyone.  In the meantime, I was having all these cool things happen in my career. What I do for a living is play the cello. And really what that means to be a professional cellist, at least for me, is I get to do three different things. I get to teach children, which I absolutely love. I get to record really cool music. And then I also perform.I used to perform a lot but, of course, performing lately doesn't really happen.  During this difficult time, I was given the opportunity to do something really amazing, which was to record a concert film of the oratorio the "Lamb of God" by Rob Gardner. An oratorio is when someone tells a story, but they tell that story through singing. Unlike a musical or opera, it's not really acted out. Singers just stand in front of an orchestra and choir that's, you know, the most common way in oratory is sung.  The most common oratory most people would have heard of is "The Messiah." Now, "The Messiah" is about Jesus Christ. This oratorio [the "Lamb of God"] is also about Jesus Christ. In this oratorio, the cello, that instrument I play, represents the voice of Christ. So I have to admit, I was super intimidated because that is a role I never expected to play in my life—and I'm a very human person.  At the same time, it made sense because like all the human characters in the life of Christ are represented through people on stage. So it was really a brilliant way of communicating the divine. The cello represents Jesus. The violin also represents a divine person, he represents Heavenly Father. And by the way, if you end up listening to this piece, the cello doesn't always represent Christ. There's a theme that represents Christ. And it's like this. There are different ways that theme appears, and the marker really is a step down and then a leap up. That's when you know that Jesus is speaking.  Recording is always hard. It's never easy. But this was a particularly difficult recording. We did not record to the click. What recording to click means is that there's like a metronome and everyone's earpiece so that the timing of the piece is exactly the same every time you play it. This is how almost everything is recorded, all the time, everywhere. Because what happens is, we're all human beings, even skilled musicians. If we play a song three times in a row, we might play one section best the third time, another section best the first time and another section best the second time. Or we might play a whole song fabulously, but five seconds is not good.  Well, when you record the click, you can take a few seconds from one take, and just snippet into another take and it works. But if you record without click, then you really must play the whole piece not just perfectly, because that's the wrong word for music, you must play the piece with spectacular precision and exquisite emotion over and over. That is what we were trying to do.  We were doing this recording during COVID, which means that we basically had to record the project as fast as we could before anybody got sick and as safely as we could. What should have been like maybe eight hours a day recording for five days in a row, we instead recorded for almost 12 hours two days in a row.  The reason it's so unusual for music to be recorded this way is tiny muscles don't take the abuse that big muscles and the mind do. The voice gets tired, the fingers get tired, lips get tired. So it's really unusual to ever be asked to record more than eight hours in a day. In fact, a recording day is more like five hours, which makes people think we don't work very hard for what we do. But let me tell you, musicians work so hard singers work so hard. So that was one of the things that made this challenging the compressed schedule.  Then there's the weirdness that goes on. Right now, we're all in masks, we're trying not to talk to each other. There was a lot that was really challenging, but there were really many cool parts of this process. And playing the music was definitely the best part.  I've been able to play a lot of concerts since COVID, which is really unusual. But they've all been really small intimate projects. This one involved a lot of people. Even though we weren't talking to each other and socializing, we were making a lot of music together. So here we are in the middle of this process, trying to tell this really grand, magnificent story. I have the responsibility of expressing the voice of God and we come to this song that's called "Gethsemane." "Gethsemane" is about what happens in the garden, which is the Atonement. The Atonement is such a difficult thing for a human being to wrap their head around, obviously, we're not capable. At the same time, it's important that we make that effort to understand what it is.  So here comes the melody of Jesus, the one I told you about where it goes back and forth down and then rises up. There's some narration at the beginning of "Gethsemane," and then you come to the voice of Christ. It's so beautifully written. It's really hard for a composer to write for a string player, most composers use the piano to write, and pianos have five fingers. The string players only can use four fingers at a time. Many brilliant composers don't understand this. Rob totally does. He writes melodies that work for string players, they fit under the hand, they fit across the strings. It's like he plays the cello. Except at the end of "Gethsemane," the cello has to make these really awkward leaps. I didn't know how I was going to execute them gracefully. This is the most magnificent moment in history. This is why I believe in the Savior. So how am I going to pull this off?  Rob starts conducting and I'm thinking to myself, "Okay, I've got one shot to portray it well, beautifully. I think I can do that, which is a lot of confidence there. But this thing coming up farther on, oh my gosh, how am I going to make that sound good? Let alone be in tune, let alone be connected. So I prayed for help.  I was blessed with a calm feeling and the presence of a word—Abba. It's my understanding that Abba is a really unique and remarkable name for father because it doesn't really mean father, it means daddy. At the same time, it indicates a real depth of respect for a father while having this really sweet connection as daddy. So with that feeling, I was able to play through "Gethsemane" and Rob was happy with it. So we went on.  But even though I recognize the beauty of that gift, of that experience, the truth is that I didn't think I had done it good enough. It just kind of kept nagging at me and I was trying to decide, "Okay, am I being too hard on myself? Do I really need to play it again? Am I being inspired somehow?" I actually ruminated about this overnight, and came back to recording the next day. As I had more clarity, this phrase kept coming to mind. The phrase is, "The Lord appreciates effort." That quote comes from President Nelson. Every time I would think of that, I kept thinking of him smiling when he said it. So I thought, you know, "I think I need to play this again."  I got the guts up to ask Rob. I was kind of worried about what he'd say beause it's really expensive to ask an orchestra, a choir, the camera, the lights, the team, the facility, say "Oh, Rob, I know you consider that song done and who knows how much money it's gonna cost but can we play it again?" So anyway, I got the guts up and he was so nice about he said, "Hey, sure, that'd be great. We can rerecord 'Gethsemane' when the whole rest of the oratory is finished." I must admit, I thought to myself, "Yay!" I think because I was pretty wiped out already by then, but it made sense. We had to finish so if we had time to go back, we would.  We finished the oratorio and only the replay of "Gethsemane" was left. I was excited. I was scared. My arms were on fire. My neck was on fire. My back was on fire. I guess it's kind of like an athlete at the end of a marathon. I've never run a marathon but at that point, I was in the marathon of cello playing. My mind was tired, my muscles were tired. I didn't really think that I could actually play this any better at this moment because I wasn't fresh. I wasn't at my best. And, you know, I'm trying to act like none of that's happening because this is my job. I am a professional, at least I try to be. But I had asked for it. So what am I supposed to say? My thoughts were kind of racing, but I took some deep breaths. I thought, "This is gonna be just fine. It's gonna be okay." And then right at that moment, I noticed some drops of blood on the floor. I was like, "Oh my gosh, I'm bleeding." It sounds worse than it really was because for string players and pianists, honestly, our calluses split open in the winter all the time. There's not a lot of feeling to the calluses. So for me, the way I deal with it, some people super glue it shut, but I just stick a bandage on it and some ointment. Luckily, a violist had some handy so I got rescued, put the bandage on my thumb, and he [Rob] started conducting.  Well, as soon as I put my bow on the string and started playing, I realized that it wasn't just that my callus had split but the thumb, the nail was separating from the skin of my thumb. So even though I was holding my bow really lightly, just that little bit of pressure, and every time I moved, I was pulling the skin away from the nail. This had never happened to me before. It was so painful. I really didn't know how I was going to keep playing. But I knew I shouldn't stop. The musician never stops. So I prayed again. This time, I really cried out in my mind, like, "Help." And right away, it felt as if there were hands on my head. I recognize the feeling. That's that's what it feels like when you receive a priesthood blessing. And even though the pain was excruciating, it didn't change the pain, I knew that there was an angel there. I didn't really have a sense of who it was, but I knew I was being blessed and it comforted me.  We went through the piece. To be honest, because it hurts so much I didn't have a lot of awareness of how it was sounding. I was really connecting with that warmth of that feeling. So when it was all done, you know, Rob gives the conductor cue. He looked over at me and smiled warmly and said, "That was absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Nicole, would you like to do that again?" I didn't want to tell him and what bad shape I was in and what had happened to my thumb. But I looked up and I looked at everyone's faces around me and I could tell everybody was just as tired as I was. I'm usually pretty professional at sessions. I tried to behave professionally, but I looked around and I opened my mouth and I said, "I can't. That's too much pressure." Everybody just cracked up because, you know, they're not used to anyone talking like that. So we all just cracked up. And Rob just said, "Well, hey, listen, we're here. So let's do it again." And I thought to myself, "Oh my gosh, typical musician, typical conductor. Of course, you gave him the choice, he's gonna say, "Let's do it again." It's the musicians only lie: one more time.  So we started again. This time, the pain was just as bad as before and I cried out in my mind for a third time. This time I expected a miracle, right? This time, nothing happened. I didn't feel hands. I didn't feel an angel. I didn't hear voice. I felt so alone. I felt so abandoned. So what I did to deal with it, is I just like crawled inside my head. I crawled inside my body.  What was really amazing about what happened then is I found an awareness of my fingers that I'd never had before. My fingers like had a mind of their own. They started just flying through those notes like they had lived their whole life for this moment. Me, the person, I had just been along for the ride this whole time.  So we got to the end, Rob gave the cut off. I just listened to the silence. I looked up, and all of a sudden, everyone started cheering. That was the first time I realized that I had played it well. Rob said, "Well, man, that is how we end." I was so happy to be done like everyone else. That wasn't just happy to be done. We were proud because a collective effort felt like it was worthy of the work. Everyone always gives their whole heart to what they do as an artist. But when you are deprived of the opportunities to communicate your music because of COVID and that is your chosen passion, your chosen vocation, what you've spent your life doing, that gratitude for the experience of performing was so powerful. We really celebrated. We were happy.  But this is the thing. That was an amazing experience, and surely it helped. But I didn't really snap out of it. Even though I wanted to leave my heart behind and genuinely feel happy, smile from inside when I saw people instead of pretending. As hard as I tried that real heaviness that darkness returned. A couple weeks later, I finally hit bottom. It was in the middle of the night. I actually wasn't making any noise. I wasn't tossing and turning. But my husband spoke out loud. And he said, "Nicole, are you okay?" And I said, "No, I am not okay. I'm so not okay." I have spent so many nights of my adult life sad and alone. I am so blessed that right now, I'm married to the most amazing man. He just held me in his arms, and I just cried.  As I cried in his arms, I realized something. I thought, "You have all these tools at your disposal and you're not really using them. You could be praying more, you could be reading your scriptures more, you could ask your husband for a blessing."  And as all these thoughts quickly went through my mind, I blurted out, "Bryce, would you give me a blessing?" And he said, "I would love to, Nicole. I was hoping you would ask me." He just jumped right up. It was like 3:34 in the morning. And I was like, "Oh, you don't have to now. You can go to sleep. He's like, "Let me help you." So there in our PJs, in the middle of the night, a husband and wife got to connect in a really beautiful way.  Then one day, I thought to myself that I should talk to my bishop about this. I made an appointment with him and I went into his office. I told him this whole awful ordeal and it was the first time I had said it out loud. All of it.  I think for many of us, when we bring things to our bishop, we're embarrassed. We don't want to bring these burdens to their life. I definitely felt that way. He just listened carefully and after I had finished, he explained that it was a bishop's job not to take a burden and keep it. But it was a bishops job to take a burden and to give it to the Savior. And ultimately, my job was to take this burden and to give it to the Savior myself. But in the meantime, he could give this much away for me.  We talked about forgiveness. We talked about what it is and what it isn't. And it's interesting growing in the lessons of forgiveness because they're very simple. I think we all know them. It's so like music, you can know something is supposed to be a certain way as a cellist just because you know, it doesn't mean you can play it that way. It really must be practiced. So I think it's the same with forgiveness.  With forgiveness, we know it's not saying that something's okay. It's not saying something was supposed to happen or should have happened. We can completely reject the event. It's even appropiate to completely set up a boundary with that person. What forgiveness really is, is choosing to leave the hurt, choosing to leave that place of negativity, choosing to see opportunity in this difficulty.  At the end of our meeting, I asked my bishop for a blessing. It wasn't till then, when he stood behind me and placed his hands on my head, that I somehow put everything together that final few seconds of the cello passage and "Gethsemane." The ones that I struggled with in that recording, that few seconds that made me ask to do that piece over again. That difficulty was intentional. It was but a shadow of what the Atonement was for the Savior. The Atonement for the Savior is not something I can understand. But I can understand how hard it is to do that. The bleeding, the nails splitting, I was meant to play that at the end of my limits in pain and feeling totally alone.  There's a painting I love by the artist James Christensen. It shows a woman with her hand outstretched with this little tiny coin in her hand. The widow's mite represents this sweet old woman who has almost nothing to give. But the little that she has to give, she presents to the Savior.  In my mind's eye, as I was receiving this blessing from the bishop, I realized that I was that woman and now it was time to give up and submit. Just surrender not just my own widow's mite that I had to give, but the hurt that was locked inside of me. I saw the Savior reaching out to me, and he was smiling.  In that moment, I understood that he had already paid the price. That when I would give Him this burden, it wouldn't make Him hurt. That part was over. The path that lay ahead was one of light of love, and joy.  When we leave our pain and our hurt to the Savior behind, a new path opens before us a path of love, a path of service, a path of bringing light to other people's lives. And being the light that we didn't get to have. We get to be that light for someone else.  The blessing ended. I actually didn't tell my bishop what had just transpired in my mind. We parted with friendly, warm words. Then I left the church building out into this cold, sunny winter day. I could feel the warmth of the sun on my skin, on my hair, even my mind.  I knew it would be different for me now because I was walking in the light. The light and love that really comes from our Savior–here's nothing quite like it. I took a deep breath and almost felt like I was taking the first deep breath of my life. I smiled a smile that came from the inside, all the way from my heart. And I put one foot in front of the other and walked into the light. KaRyn  28:00   That was Nicole, the principal cellist in the film recording of the oratorio the "Lamb of God."  I'm going to tell you so much more about this film because, as you could tell from that little bit that you heard in the story, it is a powerful testimony of the life of our Savior. But before we can even get to that, we have to talk about the light. Couldn't you feel it in Nicole's story?  I love that shift, that symbol of reaching from the bottom of the string to the top in the midst of her suffering so that she could represent the Savior well with the voice of her cello. That moment when she felt the heavenly hands on her head, only to be asked to enter the pain one more time and this time to be left alone in her suffering, but with a supernatural ability to transform that pain and isolation into beautiful music.  And finally, the realization with her Bishop's support that all of those moments were an echo, however faint, of the very experience of our Lord and Savior when he drank the bitter cup, and as it tells us in Alma, chapter 7, verse 13 when he took upon Him the sins of His people, that He might blot out their transgressions according to the power of His deliverance.  All of these symbols, layered upon symbols of representation were exactly what Nicole needed to understand a simple truth. The truth that when we offer our sorrow and our pain and our infirmities to the Lord, especially the ones we don't know how to handle, the ones that cloud our heads and leave us sleepless with worry, we can trust that He can handle it, that He alone has already handled it.  We can trust that He knows the unique shape and heft of our burdens intimately, because He's already held them as He paid the price of our possible transformation. We accept the gift that he gave us in Gethsemane when we lift our hands up in a full surrender of the things that we cling to, just as Nicole did.  In that moment, the real work of His Atonement can begin in each of us. The real work of changing us from the natural man or the natural woman into a true disciple, a child of light.  And now I'm really excited to tell you that we have the incredible opportunity, for the first time ever to experience this oratorio, "The Lamb of God" this stunning work of sacred music in theaters–as they reopen safely in some areas. And I cannot think of a better way to spend an afternoon–oh, I cry every time I say this, I cannot think of a better way to spend an afternoon or an evening as we ride out the tail end of this pandemic, and celebrate the coming of Easter.  We'll have links in our show notes so that you can find it if it's near you. And I know that theatres aren't an option for everyone, especially our friends who are listening across oceans. So we'll have other links to some of the music, including that overwhelming piece "Gethsemane" in our show notes at LDSLiving.com/Thisisthegospel.  I honestly can't wait to hear how this music transforms your worship this year. I know that for me, it's been an important new expression of my faith ever since I discovered it and I am so happy to be able to share it with you. I hope it brings light, more light, into your life. That's it for this episode of this is the gospel thank you to our storyteller Nicole for sharing her story and her gifts with us. I played the cello for a hot five minutes in that same ninth grade where Miss Terse was, and it didn't take me long to realize that I wasn't very good at it. So I really and truly appreciate all of Nicole's talents and the years and years she has spent honing that gift to testify of her love of Christ.  You can read more about Nicole and the "Lamb of God" oratorio in our show notes at LDS living.com/Thisisthegospel. You can also find us on Facebook or Instagram @thisisthegospel_podcast. All of the stories in this episode are true and accurate as affirmed by our storytellers.  And we find a lot of our stories through the pitch line. We'll be gathering stories and ideas for our next season soon. So get ready, get on there, share your stories. The best pitches will be short and sweet. And they'll have a clear sense of the focus. You'll have three minutes to pitch your story when you call 515-519-6179. And if you're still listening this far into the outro of the podcast, you are a true friend. I tried to make them interesting, but I don't always succeed, so it is no small feat that you got this far. And if you've made it this far, maybe you wouldn't mind taking it one step further and leaving us a review. We'd love to hear how this podcast is adding to your practice of the gospel.  You can find us on social media @thisisthegospel_podcast or leave us a review on Apple, Stitcher, or whatever platform you listen on. And from one friend to another, thank you for spending time with us. We truly are grateful for you.  This episode was produced by me KaRyn Lay with special help from Arthur Van Wagenen. It was edited by Kelly Campbell and scored mixed and mastered by Mix at Six studios. Our executive producer is Erin Hallstrom. You can find past episodes of this podcast and other LDS Living podcasts at LDSLiving.com/podcasts.   Show Notes + Transcripts: http://ldsliving.com/thisisthegospel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were so honored to interview Nashville musician, Chad Jeffers. Chad shares his knowledge with us from over 20 years of working in the Nashville music industry. He has toured with Kenny Loggins, Keith Urban and most recently, Carrie Underwood. Chad give us an inside look into preparing for a tour, studio work and his incredible servant attitude he brings to everything he does. 

Welcome to episode 86! In this episode, I have the honor of interviewing the Most Reverend Cathy Chalmers. Bishop Cathy is a bishop in the Ascension Alliance/Community of Ascensionists, and a Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) under the auspices of the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC/BCCI).  She works full time as a professional healthcare chaplain (both hospice and hospital chaplaincy), currently with the inpatient Palliative Care consult service at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, Washington, and serves as Director of Chaplaincy for the Ascension Alliance.  Bishop Cathy also serves as a member of the Interfaith clergy staff at Unity in Lynnwood, Washington, in liturgical and teaching roles.  She holds Master of Divinity degrees from Vanderbilt Divinity School (with Honors) and the Ascension Alliance's seminary, Ascension Theological College, where she now serves as faculty. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Florida State University and a Diploma in Professional Music from Berklee College of Music in Boston (summa cum laude).  Prior to entering the ministry, Cathy had a lengthy career as a professional scientist and has also worked in the music industry professionally as a performing and recording musician.  She has spent time over many years as a volunteer political activist for the LGBTQ community. Links: Convergent Streams: The Premier ISM Magazine. This podcast is hosted by Bishop David Oliver Kling and is produced by the Community of Saint George (a Young Rite jurisdiction).

Join my conversation with Taylor Deneen. Taylor Deneen Christmon is a singer, songwriter, vocal arranger, and producer studying Professional Music and contemporary Writing/Production at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Although born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, don’t let the stereotypes fool you. Taylor’s signature sound comes from a variety of genres including contemporary R&B, neo-soul, funk, gospel, and jazz. Some of her main musical influences are Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway, Erykah Badu, Whitney Houston, and Jill Scott. At just twenty years old, Taylor has performed in front of and worked with the likes of Grammy award-winning Missy Elliot, Chaka Khan, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Dreion, and Epic Records’ very own Sylvia Rhone just to name a few. Taylor has also toured internationally and worked under the direction of award-winning musical director Rob Lewis, prominently known for his work with Christina Aguilera, Toni Braxton, and Brian McKnight. ​Taylor began singing both classical and contemporary music at the age of six and started composing music and playing instruments shortly afterward, performing in honor bands, choirs, churches, and music festivals across the U.S. By sixteen, the National YoungArts winner had already caught the attention of artists like Angela Winbush, Andra Day, and Eric Whitacre. At the age of seventeen, Taylor was on her way to Boston to further her music education after accepting a full scholarship from Berklee College of Music.Listen to Taylor Deneen’s latest singles “Ready” and Runin” now on Spotify: Ready – https://open.spotify.com/track/6KqjeUS6ws9YjHLiqSYyGu Runnin’ – https://open.spotify.com/track/3XIsTuRIPzdO6056D8qIlO Find out more about Taylor Deneen online:Website: https://www.taylordeneenmusic.com/                                                                                                                  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taylordeneenmusic/                                                                                        Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/taylordeneenmusic/                                                                                           Twitter: https://twitter.com/itstaylordeneenTwitter                                                                                                                   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNPhnjcq8Xm57HaIz3-5Qpg For more information and news, check out our website at BringBackSoulMusic.com.Support our channel by purchasing merch @ shop.bringbacksoulmusic.com COPYRIGHT © 2020 Bring Back Soul Music.

Sheldon Ferguson is a Grammy-nominated guitarist who is originally from Columbia, SC and currently resides in Atlanta, GA. He earned his Bachelors in Professional Music with an emphasis in Performance and Production at Berklee College of Music. In 2011 Sheldon released his first smooth jazz album titled The Brighter Side, at the age of seventeen. Sheldon’s music has sold in over forty different countries and can be heard on jazz stations all over the world. The international radio broadcast, Talking Smooth Jazz, considers him a part of the new generation of smooth jazz. In January 2018, Sheldon released his second album, Soul Searching, after a six-year hiatus from releasing music. Soul Searching charted at #7 on the Smooth Jazz Global Listener Chart and #39 on the Top 50 Albums Chart. The album documents a journey of self-discovery and Sheldon hopes to inspire others with its message.   Sheldon's new release is called Love Languages. Follow Sheldon on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Why do we sing as Christians? Does God care if we sing? Better yet, does He care how we sing? In this episode, we critique how some evangelical churches approach their music-making ministry, and offer some practical advice for how those Christians can more faithfully serve the Lord with the instrument he has given every one of us.

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E58:   What’s it like to live in rock n roll 24/7? There isn’t anyone else out there that knows more rock and metal artists on a first name basis and entered the behind the scenes of their life than Lou Brutus. Lou just came out with his first book about his life experiences over the past 24 years as a radio personality on his nationally syndicated radio show Harddrive with Lou Brutus.   We talk on what it’s like to run into all these artists and be a radio personality. Lou talks about what just being nice can do and how it has played a major role in his career getting the best interviews. The stories are hilarious and the rock n roll life is very near and dear to my heart. Check out our conversation.   In This Episode We Cover Rock n roll life What happens behind the scenes? Life as a radio personality Authenticity Being Nice Never know who you are talking to Be the pointer What’s your role? Quotes   “I just get up every day, scarf down a bunch of black coffee, blast some loud music and try to get a lot of shit done.” - Lou Brutus   “ I think right now is the best time for authentic speak.” - Host Dave Swillum   “ If you walk in and treat everyone well it will pay back in dividends that you don’t even realize.” - Lou Brutus   Lou’s Links   Website www.loubrutus.com   Lou’s Book! https://amzn.to/3dWCBde     Waking Up From Work Podcast Links   Website www.wakingupfromwork.com   Patreon (If you want to support the show check out our sweet offers for you) https://www.patreon.com/wakingupfromwork   Instagram/Twitter/Tik Tok @davewakeup   Facebook Community to connect to creatives https://www.facebook.com/groups/wakingupfromwork/about/   Email wakeupfromworkpodcast@gmail.com   Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeddF25VuWn8Eg3Fhy13fQ?view_as=subscriber   For audio advice and more in depth music content from Dave www.crawlspaceaudio.com   Dave’s Indie Rock Band Broadwing www.broadwingband.bandcamp.com

Dream Job Ready Episode 09: Michelle Grace Hunder (Professional Music Photographer & Documentary Filmmaker). Do you dream of being a professional photographer? This episode of Dream Job Ready features guest Michelle Grace Hunder, who makes a living photographing musicians all over the world. Michelle broke into professional photography about a decade ago and has played an integral role in documenting, promoting and showcasing Australian music, especially Aussie hip hop and Australian female musicians. She’s photographed hundreds of international artists… from intimate personal portraits with the likes of Raekwon and Miguel, album covers for Briggs and Camp Cope, and hundreds of live concerts and festivals. She's also the tour photographer for young superstar artist Ruel. This episode is packed with value and Michelle shares plenty of honest advice about making it in photography. She’s talks about the hard work… the long hours… and the need to self-motivate. She shares advice about time management and how to juggle work, travel, business and a home life. She discusses what it’s like to be working with and for musicians and celebrities - and the importance of reading the room, respecting the artist building relationships and the importance of trust. Thanks for listening, rating, subscribing and sharing Dream Job Ready. If you'd like to financially support this podcast series, please make a contribution via https://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1. LinkedIn / https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamjobreadyTwitter / @dreamjobreadyFacebook / @dreamjobreadyInstagram / @dreamjobreadyEmail / dreamjobreadypodcast@gmail.comYou can also watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ShseO_kwBng...Connect with Michelle via:Website: https://www.michellegracehunder.com Twitter / Instagram / Twitch: @michelleghunder ...‘Funky Sunday’ composed and performed by Mark Matthews - Copyright 2020 - RemarkableSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dream-job-ready-1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For this episode Bo is speaking with multi-talented composer, producer, songwriter and performer Tommy Spender about creative collaborations. Tommy is an old hand at this, with many successful collaborations under his belt including an ongoing project with musician and friend Mama Kin. He also produces this podcast (how meta!) and created the original music.Bo and Tommy discuss:Are creatives and artists the ultimate preppers?How does Tommy work collaboratively with other songwriters?What does the creative process of working with fellow musician Mama Kin look like?Do you need to set ground rules (or a safe word?) for collaborations?Do creative collaborations need to make money? How do you have those tricky conversations about money when working collaboratively?Has the word ‘pivot’ become overused? What does pivoting mean for creatives right now?How do you market and promote a collaborative project?Links:Are you listening, Mama Kin Spender’s new EP on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/2agZANuMJ8ROpSkIdnKWYf?si=fhaExHDXT2mEla00yt70VwMama Kin Spender website:https://www.mamakinspender.love/Tommy Spender’s website:https://www.spender.com.au/Uma Spender’s website:https://www.umaspender.com/Wong and Megirian collaboration on InstagramHotel Home via Gotye - Spenderhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQpdTOF5B5gPeace Of Your Mind via Clairy Browne - Spenderhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83wS9dXwljMWorkLife with Adam Grant podcast episode ‘Authenticity Is a Double-Edged Sword’:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/authenticity-is-a-double-edged-sword/id1346314086?i=1000470721542Thanks so much for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a review or share it with your soul trader mates! Have a question? Email us at soultraderpodcast@gmail.com or tag us on social media using the hashtag #soultraderspodcast. You can also find us on Instagram: Amy’s Instagram @amy_snoek Bo’s Instagram @b_o_w_o_n_g Music and production by Tommy Spender

THIS EPISODE OS A FUN ONE! Joe returns from our very first episode to share with us a piece of his life. Joe is a former Professional Music both recording and touring. Naturally, with all the music talk this was perfect for our next episode. Ironically, despite our years of friendship I never got to asking him about it till now! So enjoy! There’s so much I learned and enjoy from herring his story and I hope you guys too. Also send some love his way for his return episode! We recorded a video over on Joe’s channel- Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/user/theseaheldushostage --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/RethinkingtheUnthinkable/support

In this special Christmas episode I am joined by my lovely wife, Leslie Smail, to interview the singer/songwriter Janine de Souza. Janine wrote and performed one of Leslie's all-time Christmas songs and it was a true pleasure to meet the artist herself. Janine de Souza is a singer/songwriter. She has written and produced a musical (“Brand New Day”), lead and founded a Jazz band for 8+ years while working as a Kindermusik and music teacher for at musical theater summer camp and for an elementary school.  She received her Associate’s Degree in Business from Broome Community College and her Bachelor’s in Professional Music from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA.  Janine was awarded a Songwriting Scholarship while attending Berklee. She writes in several different genres: Country, Pop, Rock, and Children’s music. She is currently co-writing numerous Sync songs for ads, film, and TV.  Her goal is always the same though……to create music that will move people emotionally and authentically. Her original songs have been performed in and around the Boston area and according to Beverly Creasey, a prominent Boston theater critic for IRNE (Independent Reviewers of New England), “…de Souza’s songs are infectious, smart, and versatile….” Janine's links Web: https://janinedesouza.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Performing-Arts/Janine-de-Souza-Music-2154245364837744/ And don’t forget to support the podcast by subscribing for free, reviewing, and sharing. Web: https://unstructuredpod.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/unstructuredp Facebook: https://facebook.com/unstructuredp Instagram: https://instagram.com/unstructuredp Join the Facebook group: fb.com/groups/unstructured

Shure: How to Choose the Best Microphones for Live Streaming, Podcasting and Mobile VideoIf you love Shure products, want to learn more about them or can't decide what microphone to get, this is the podcast for you! On Livestream Deals, Ross Brand of Livestream Universe talks with Shure's Laura Davidson, Lead Retail Market Development Specialist. SHURE:Shure is a leading developer of audio products including the legendary SM7B broadcast microphone & legendary SM58 on-stage microphone, the MVi Audio Interface (Mobile & Computer) and MV88+ mobile video kit.LAURA DAVIDSONLaura Davidson is an experienced marketing manager with a history of working in the MI and advertising industries. She's skilled in professional audio, digital marketing, singing, guitar playing, and songwriting. Laura is a strong marketing professional with a Bachelor of Music focused in Professional Music from Berklee College of Music. Products discussed in this video:Shure SM7B Dynamic Vocal MicrophoneShure MV51 Digital Large-Diaphragm Condenser MicShure SM58 Dynamic Vocal MicrophoneShure Beta 58A Dynamic Vocal MicrophoneShure MV88+ Video Kit w/ Digital Stereo Condenser MicrophoneShure MV88 Digital Stereo Condenser MicrophoneShure VP83F LensHopper™ Camera-Mount Condenser Microphone with Integrated Flash RecordingShure MVi Digital Audio Interface▶️ SHURE Website: http://Shure.com▶️ Ross' Gear Recommendations: http://LivestreamUniverse.com/Resources▶️ Show Website: http://LivestreamDeals.com▶️ SUBSCRIBE: http://YouTube.com/LivestreamUniverse

We are talking with musician and social worker JoJo Schkloven. He was a professional musician for 15 years and found that he wasn’t able to be himself in that field. So at 40, Jojo started a new career as a social worker, where he brings just as much passion as he did his music.

Episode 26 of Livestream Deals Shure: How to Choose the Best Microphones for Live Streaming, Podcasting and Mobile Video If you love Shure products, want to learn more about them or can't decide what microphone to get, this is the podcast for you! On Livestream Deals, Ross Brand of Livestream Universe talks with Shure's Laura Davidson, Lead Retail Market Development Specialist. SHURE: Shure is a leading developer of audio products including the legendary SM7B broadcast microphone & legendary SM58 on-stage microphone, the MVi Audio Interface (Mobile & Computer) and MV88+ mobile video kit. LAURA DAVIDSON Laura Davidson is an experienced marketing manager with a history of working in the MI and advertising industries. She's skilled in professional audio, digital marketing, singing, guitar playing, and songwriting. Laura is a strong marketing professional with a Bachelor of Music focused in Professional Music from Berklee College of Music. Products discussed in this video: Shure SM7B Dynamic Vocal Microphone Shure MV51 Digital Large-Diaphragm Condenser Mic Shure SM58 Dynamic Vocal Microphone Shure Beta 58A Dynamic Vocal Microphone Shure MV88+ Video Kit w/ Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone Shure MV88 Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone Shure VP83F LensHopper™ Camera-Mount Condenser Microphone with Integrated Flash Recording Shure MVi Digital Audio Interface ▶️ SHURE Website: http://shure.com/ (http://Shure.com) ▶️ Ross' Gear Recommendations: http://livestreamuniverse.com/Resources (http://LivestreamUniverse.com/Resources) ▶️ Show Website: http://livestreamdeals.com/ (http://LivestreamDeals.com) ▶️ SUBSCRIBE: http://youtube.com/LivestreamUniverse (http://YouTube.com/LivestreamUniverse) Originally livestreamed on the Livestream Universe Facebook Page as part of a multi-segment show (234 views). This segment was subsequently uploaded to YouTube (418 views).

The Metal Cell was delighted to have the brilliant Shane Horan over to talk about his career so far in photographing music acts and working with numerous bands in the Irish metal scene. He explains about how important it is to build up a working relationship with a band from a photographers view point, the hazards of shooting bands at metal gigs and how working with digital photography suits his style of work. The whole area of photographic copyright is explained from Shanes viewpoint and it's another example of how a guy like Shane is so well liked in the metal community. So enjoy and please like, share and spread the word.

Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EfQ80uEJQ5Y Buy "Five Star Music Makeover": https://amzn.to/2Uer7vi Learn more about Bobby and Michael's "Intro to Music Publishing" here: http://bit.ly/2Tx1DVQ Bobby Borg and Michael Eames are so incredibly well informed, and highly expert on so many aspects of the music business that it’s difficult to give them just one description! Publishing, management, booking, contracts, The Music Modernization Act, music licensing, and much, much more! The last time these guys were on TAXI TV, they blew the viewing audience’s collective minds, and I expect they’ll do the same on this episode! They’ve come up with some inventive ways and places in which you could license your music, and they will share some of those as the lead topic of this week’s episode. But, I can guarantee you that we’ll cover a range of topics that you won’t want to miss! Their Bios! Michael Eames is the Founder and President of LA-based independent music publisher PEN Music Group, Inc. PEN specializes in both worldwide publishing administration and pitching music to film/TV/ads. PEN currently represents both well known songs and artists ("I've Had The Time Of My Life" from DIRTY DANCING, "Hotel California", Olivia Newton-John and her longtime writer/producer John Farrar) as well as rising songwriter/artists (such as Todd Wright, ShyBoy, Holly Conlan, Lizz Wright and many others). PEN's songs have been recorded by artists such as Christina Aguilera, Aloe Blacc, Luther Vandross, Kenny Rogers, kd lang, The Black Eyed Peas, Kenny Rogers, Etta James, Frank Sinatra and countless others. Prior to PEN, Michael is a trained songwriter/composer from Cornell University and worked with Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys and worked on the catalogues of Jimi Hendrix and Roy Orbison. Michael is also currently the National President of the Association Of Independent Music Publishers. Bobby Borg is a former Major label, independent, and DIY recording/touring artist with over 25 years experience. A graduate of Berklee College of Music with a BA in Professional Music, and UCLA Extension with a certificate in Marketing Management and Project Management, he serves as a music business educator at Musician’s Institute in Hollywood and at the University of Los Angeles in California, and he also arranges educational programs with institutions overseas. As a music business and A&R consultant to managers, labels, and supervisors, Borg is also a prominent guest speaker at music industry events and a regular contributor to international music business publications. He is the author of Billboard Books best-seller The Musician’s Handbook (https://amzn.to/2UjaOxD), Business Basics For Musicians (https://amzn.to/2TCTrDo), and Music Marketing For The DIY Musician (https://amzn.to/2UaBgsX). Borg was elected Vice President of Special Events For The American Marketing Association in Los Angeles and was awarded the Volunteer of the Year. ------------------------------------ Learn More About TAXI: http://bit.ly/2mPVGYh Rub Elbows with Music Industry Pros at Our FREE Yearly Convention: http://bit.ly/2a9mwlp View Our Current Music Industry Opportunities: http://bit.ly/28JPUyd Connect with Fellow Songwriters on the TAXI Forum: http://bit.ly/2DENChs Listen on the Go with the TAXI TV Podcast: Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2afebwW Google Play: http://bit.ly/2a7cCQX Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2FuSTJQ Soundcloud: http://bit.ly/2icUDe0 TuneIn: http://bit.ly/2DCzKrd Connect With Us On... Facebook: http://bit.ly/2931C7x Twitter: http://bit.ly/2jJ0EnQ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2jcg7we

Lindsay Artkop is a drummer based in Los Angeles, California. She has performed with artists of Pop, Rock, Fusion and Jazz Genres at filled arenas as well as intimate venues. She also has extensive filming experience, having played drums for TV commercials, TV Show Pilots and music videos. In May 2015, Lindsay won 1st place in Hit Like a Girl , an international competition for female drummers. Judges included Kim Thompson (Beyoncé, Late Night with Seth Meyers), Venzella Joy (Beynoncé), Didi Negron (Cirque De Soleil), Hannah Welton (Prince) and more. At six years old, Lindsay spotted a shiny drum set on display at a local music store. Her dad saw her interest, and she was lucky enough to come home that day with a snare drum and a pair of red sticks! Shortly thereafter, she started lessons and played in every band possible throughout elementary and middle school. Over the years, she picked up guitar, bass, composing, and audio recording. At 15, she enrolled in Educational Center for the Arts, in New Haven, CT. She also studied with Bernard Purdie during that time. While in High School she performed and recorded with bands throughout the New England area, especially with her own funk group, “Lindsay Artkop and Friends.” Lindsay graduated from Berklee College of Music in May 2016 with a B.A in Professional Music, and was a featured drummer in the annual commencement ceremony concert. While at Berklee, she concentrated on Drum Set Performance and Music Business. Lindsay is now a popular Drum Set Clinician and Music Educator, and presents masterclasses at conventions, institutions and universities. Most recently, Lindsay traveled to the cities of Dalian, Zhuhai, Macau and Beijing for her 2017 China Drum Clinic Tour, sponsored by 9 Beats Education Institution for Modern Music.created video collaborations with drummers such as Kiran Gandhi and Shariq Tucker. Lindsay also composes, records, and produces original music as a drummer. Links: Website: www.lindsayartkop.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/lindsayartkop Facebook: www.facebook.com/lindsayartkopdrums YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lindsayannemusic Paul Jennings (Host) Instagram: www.instagram.com/playcajon  

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"Today we interview 85k+ subscribed professional-grade photographer and graphic artist Steven Van on how rappers can make professional artwork and music videos for their raps. We discuss what it feels like when you learn how to make a music video, how to build a fanbase with professional photographers, how to find a photographer for a photo shoot, what it's like to learn how to shoot a music video, any much more!" TIMESTAMPS: 0:47 Who are you and how did you discover How To Rap? 2:49 Why do you think rappers don’t take photo work more seriously? 4:45 How do I approach photographers? How much? Can I finesse them? 7:00 Do student photographers bring their own cameras and do their own editing after the photo shoot? Thanks 7:55 What are the basic quality differences in cameras? Phones? 10:13 Is it even important for rappers to learn this kind of stuff? 12:50 What about fonts? What should I learn about them? 14:24 Quick tips for making Instagram photos look better? 16:16 What’s all this

Sheldon Ferguson is a guitarist originally from Columbia, South Carolina, currently living in Atlanta, GA. He earned his Bachelors in Professional Music with an emphasis in Performance and Production at Berklee College of Music. In 2011 Sheldon released a smooth jazz album titled "The Brighter Side," at the age of 17. Sheldon performed all over the east coast with his band The Sheldon Ferguson Collective and made several television and radio appearances; including the international radio broadcast, "Talking Smooth Jazz" who considers him a part of the new generation of smooth jazz. Sheldon also performs frequently with other artists, sharing the stage with Ledisi, Aloe Blacc, Bilal, Angie Stone, Kim Burrell and many more. For the first time since the release of his debut album in 2011, "The Brighter Side", Sheldon Ferguson returns to talk about his new release, Soul Searching. Follow Sheldon Ferguson on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

Dynasty Podcasts Dynasty Panelcasts 012 - Breaking Into Professional Music Journalism http://dynastypodcasts.com https://soundcloud.com/dynastypodcasts In a live panel recorded at Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, four of Chicago's premier music writers come together to share insights on how to break in the professional music journalism industry. Featuring Tiffany Walden (Contributor: Chicago Tribune, Chicago magazine), Leor Galil (Music Reporter: Chicago Reader), Josh Terry (Then: Music Reporter: RedEye), and Corbin Reiff (Contributor: Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, The A.V. Club). The panelists speak on their experiences in the music journalism industry, weighing in on strategies for new and aspiring freelancers looking to start pitching editors and publications. The speakers offer their thoughts on blogging, writing for free, and how to stand out among so many new and potential writers. Recorded September 14th, 2016. Hosted by Jaime Black Produced by Dynasty Podcasts Logo Design by Danyelle Sage | http://danyellesage.com Web Design by Marcus Carter Voice Imaging by Alice Hayes

Leanne Summers, LAWIM PRESIDENT/CEO Owner, Leanne Summers Entertainment A LAWIM member since 1992, having served as President, CFO and Chair of the Advisory Board since her initial appointment to the Board of Directors in 1994, Leanne Summers is once again at the helm of LAWIM as President (2008). A summa cum laude graduate of Berklee College of Music, majoring in Professional Music with a voice principal, Leanne established the first college Alumni Chapter in Los Angeles in 1994 and served as its Chapter President for 11 years. Many of the structures and programs she implemented served as a model for the now over 14 chapters nationwide, and garnered her a seat on the Board of Trustees where she served from 1999-2005 as the first alumni representative. As a professional singer her experience ranges from session singing to every conceivable form of live performance! From casual work and nationwide tours, to appearances at prominent clubs with Big Bands, various lounge acts, her own Top 40 band, and as a solo artist, musical director, and backup singer/opening act for major artists (Crystal Gale, Richie Havens, Jonathan Cain, Stella Parton, Eddie Rabbit), she brings a “know-how” to her teaching and producing that is immeasurable. Her voice and/or vocal productions can be heard on the likes of The Drew Carey Show, West Wing, Nikki, Cold Case and Californication to name a few. As a much sought after vocal coach/vocal producer her clients include an extensive list of independent & major label recording artists, feature film & television actors, soundtrack artists, dancers, Broadway performers & prominent music supervisors, production & management companies. She has prepared artists for major tours and appearances at House of Blues, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, ASCAP Pop Awards, Star Search, America’s Most Talented Kids, American Idol and more. Some of her proudest accomplishments are in developing young singers who have not only succeeded as performing artists in the music “industry” as we know it, but also those who have gone on to music colleges (many on vocal scholarships) and are actively working behind the scenes or making their mark in areas such as music therapy. As a clinician she has participated in Grammy in the Schools (NARAS), The Songwriters' Expo (LASS and NAS), Vocal Tracks (Berklee in L.A.) Speech Level Singing Institute and spoken at many schools, music organizations and vocal clinics around the country. She has also authored articles on vocal technique, recording studio topics, performance and singing careers for several music magazines including (Home & Studio) Recording. Summers says "Los Angeles Women in Music has always held a special place in my heart and is an organization that I truly feel has a reason to exist if we tend to its potential. Our mission statement is a powerful and positive platform! If we let it be our guide as we move forward, we can make our mark and make a difference in our community and in the industry that is our passion. There is no doubt that we face some challenges. The music industry is inundated with organizations competing for people’s time and support. But, I firmly believe that if we come together in a focused and directed manner, we can harness our strengths and carve out a unique place for LAWIM in a meaningful role and with a sense of purpose. No matter the changes that we may make in the coming months ahead, the principle foundation and philosophy of LAWIM will prevail. I encourage us all to empower ourselves and each other to “find our way” and share the vision…" Other Affiliations: AFTRA, SAG, NARAS, SOS, ASCAP Website: www.leannesummers.com

Episode 46: Letting Go of Expectations - A conversation with Pete Estabrook Pete Estabrook earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Professional Music from Berklee College (Boston, MA) in 1987 and Master of Fine Arts Degree in Jazz Studies from California Institute for the Arts (Valencia, CA) in 1991. He is also an AmSat certified Alexander Technique Teacher and completed that training at the Northern California Center for the Alexander Technique (Redwood City, CA) in 2011. Pete is a student of internationally recognized Yamaha Trumpet Artist and Clinician: Bobby Shew. He has also studied trumpet privately with 25 teachers, including: Mario Guineri, Roy Poper, Jon Lewis, and Steve Braet (who were all students of James Stamp). Formerly on the Jazz Faculty at Sonoma State University (1999-2011), Pete has been on the at Santa Rosa Junior College Faculty for over 20 years, where he has taught Jazz Courses, Music Fundamentals, and Applied Music (Trumpet). He has also been an Adjunct Faculty Member for Pacific Union College and Napa Valley College. He has been and active Private Trumpet Instructor for 34 years. He has transcribed over 400 Jazz Trumpet Solos as well as numerous Original Jazz Compositions and Arrangements by various Blue Note Artists. Pete's Transcriptions of Miles Davis' Solos were included as bonus material with the 2006 and 2009 re-releases of the 50's Prestige Sessions by the Concord Music Group. Under the guidance of James Newton (Downbeat Poll Winner-Jazz Flute), Pete transcribed and arranged portions of Duke Ellington's "Queen's Suite". This work, previously unreleased, was performed by the Danish National Radio Orchestra in 1991. As a student, Pete had the good fortune to perform with, and arranged for, ensembles featuring such well-known jazz artists as Bobby Shew, Charlie Haden, James Newton, Red Calendar, Bruce Forman, Tom Scott, Carl Fontana, Joe Williams, Albert Heath, Ernie Watts, and Roscoe Mitchell. In addition to performing regularly in a variety of musical settings which include Orchestral, Theater, Dance, and Brass groups, Pete also plays with his own Jazz Quintet (the Blue Note Collective). He has appeared on several albums by local artists including: Mel Graves' "Ear Shot", Bonnie Brooks' “You are the Song in Me”,and Steve Wolf's “Joy Button”. For the past 31 years, Pete has served as the Racetrack Bugler on the Northern California Fair Circuit, performing each summer for Fairs in Alameda, Humboldt, Sonoma, Solano, and San Joaquin County, as well as the Sacramento State Fair, and in the “off season”, for Cal Expo Harness Racing. Prior to teaching at the College level, Pete worked Holland America, Princess and Carnival Cruise Lines as a featured soloist and lead player.

Hugh Macdonald is a British singer-songwriter in his 4th semester at Berklee. Majoring in Professional Music, Hugh is focusing on Music Production & Engineering, Music Business, and Songwriting. He also specializes in giving away free chocalate as a means of promoting music!  Keep up with Hugh's latest music here! hughmacdonaldmusic.com Hugh on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xPfpFX7km8w563Ge5NBVX Songs: Rumbling Jungle, Goddam Shame

Kristen Zagales is a declared dual major in Music Production and Engineering & Music Business from Miami, FL. She plans to switch her Music Production & Engineering major to Professional Music. She's even sung with Tori Kelly! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_wFVMdDdJA Keep up with Kristen and her career: Official Website: kristenzagales.com Twitter: @kristenzagales Instagram: @kristenzagales FaceBook: facebook.com/kristenzagalesofficialSong from intro/outro: Insiders- Kristen Zagales

Welcome to the second episode of the Manage Mental podcast. A weekly discussion on hot topics in the music biz for the up and comers, the brand newbies, the beginners and aspiring rock stars of tomorrow.  Let us help you uncover some of the mystery that is this competitive business of rock and roll.      Hosted Mr. Blasko (www.mercenarymanagement.com) & Mr. Mike Mowery (www.outerloopmanagement.com)   Today we cover the Digital Music News article written by Sahpreem A. King, a multi-platinum music producer, DJ, and author of several industry books - How to Find a Skilled, Professional Music Manager to Guide Your Career   We cover topics like what does a manager actually do and how to find a good one that will compliment your career path.   http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2013/10/16/themanager/   Here are some points that we discuss!   Having the right manager or management team is critical to the success of every artist.    No single person, outside of the artist of course, is responsible for making dreams of success turn into reality, building a brand, and business around the artist than a manager.  What's more, a manager should be the most trusted person or persons within your camp.  In some way, they are the CEO of the brand, which is YOU!   I think it is foolish to represent yourself, regardless of your experience or education level.  The reason is simple: when it comes to themselves, most people are unable to be objective.   The Duties of an Artist Manager   The official definition of a manager is someone who handles the business aspect of your musical career, whether you are a solo artist, DJ, band, or producer. Artist managers serve as intermediaries between the artist and the music industry. In many cases, managers are responsible for procuring artist's record and publishing deals, songs to record, shows, producers to work with, and other career advancing opportunities.   Signs of a Good Artist Manager   Here is what you should be looking for in your potential manager:   should have a degree in music business, an MBA, or years of experience as a former music executive or successful artist.   should have an office wall lined with platinum awards of the current or recent artists he or she has represented. must have an intricate understanding of the music industry. Especially contract and intellectual property law, deal making, publishing, royalties, booking, touring, accounting, and marketing and business planning.   must at least have a business card (I kid you not), a legal business address, a client list (verifiable of course), and a detailed plan as to how they are going to take you from zero to “Guitar Hero” in a reasonable amount of time.   We encourage you to send in any questions / comments you may have for us and the podcast and you can email me at AskBlasko@Gmail.com.     Follow Blasko on Twitter and Instagram: @Blasko1313 Follow Mike Mowery on Twitter and Instagram: @mikeoloop   Get Mike's "Music Management Primer - The Business of Being an Artist” at OuterloopCoaching.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

by Curtis Killian | August 21, 2015 Avers, from Richmond Virginia, offers an ethereal swirl of psychedelic pop, shoegaze and garage rock. Formed with Head and The Heart's Tyler Williams on drums, and James Mason, James Lloyd Hodges, Charlie Glenn, and alumni Alexandra Spalding '09 (Professional Music) and Adrian Olsen '08 (Music Business & Management / MP&E) swapping between bass, guitar, and keyboard. Olsen also serves as producer/engineer, and owns the recording studio Montrose Recording where most of their album material is recorded, including their 2014 debut LP Empty Light.

Iggy talks about personal and professional development at Berklee.

Jon Skinner is the Founder and CEO of Music Gateway, a platform connecting musicians and industry professionals, where you as an artist can pitch for opportunities and get paid gigs (or find the right person for your project). "Imagine a dating site but matching music industry roles and services," as they describe it themselves. In this We Spin Recipes interview, Jon – who's been in the music industry for over 20 years – talks on what makes Music Gateway different from competitors, shares tips on succeeding on the platform, and reveals some of the brand new features like the bespoke Private Network solution. Go to http://wespin.co/wsr18 for the show notes and musicgrowthtalks.com to subscribe to the podcast. NOTE: This podcast was renamed from WeSpin Recipes to Music Growth Talks after episode #85.

The Songwriting Podcast is a monthly music podcast where three hosts revel in the technical and creative aspects of the craft of songwriting, with the help of guest songwriters or some other music industry professionals. Episode 9 features our honorary … Continue reading →