Music On Your Own Terms
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Episodes
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Music On Your Own Terms 142 ”Elementals, Intercontinentals, & Thunderpetz”
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Music On Your Own Terms 142 - Elementals, Intercontinentals, & Thunderpetz
Hailing from Italy and Turkey, attending Berklee and the Musicians Institute, and now based in Los Angeles, Thunderpetz are truly a fusion of many styles and cultures, both musically and otherwise. In this inspiring conversation, I chat to brothers Dandy on guitar and Lorenzo on drums, as well as Guney on synths, about this brand new project that takes 80s virtuoso rock and merges it with a modern electronic sound to create Thunderpetz. The guys talk about their history of moving to the US to go to school, the various projects they've been involved in, and passionately discuss the artists that inspired them to dedicate their life to music. We also learn about the challenges of being a musician in today's crowded world, and what it takes to get your music heard with so many other people trying to do the same thing.
Click here for the main show notes page!
Thunderpetz on the web - https://www.amdandy.com/thunderpetz
Thunderpetz on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thunderpetz/
AM Dandy on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amdandymusic/
Lorenzo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stif_lo_mcd/
Guney (Southesizer) on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/guneytamer/
Thunderpetz on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ZuBu9NGuMHZI38flkwOSs?si=US99hsp9Tq60aLGlaa3gmA
Topics discussed in this episode : One Percenters Entertainment | Mik And Maxi | Berklee | Korn | Skrillex | Musicians Institute | Turin | Mondovi | Adana | Martin Miller | Nick Johnston | Brett Garsed | SVI | Fire Tiger | Fenway, Boston | Tinderbox Music | Plini | Ibanez | Jason McNamara | Ishibashi Music | DiMarzio | Revv Amps | Two Notes | Whisky A Go Go | Wampler | Blackstar | Morley | Dunlop | Charlie Parra del Riego | Joe Stump | Michael Angelo Batio | Steve Vai | Joe Satriani | Mike Abdow
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You may remember in episode 90, I chatted to internationally acclaimed musician and educator Craig Dodge, about sync licensing and his course Ignite Your Music Career.
Ignite teaches you how to earn more royalties, up front sync fees, and recurring revenue from your music.
Learn more or sign up today here!
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This episode is also sponsored by The Skinny Armadillo Print Company
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Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Music On Your Own Terms 129 "Mik & Maxi - Guitars, Drums, & Sit-down Comedy"
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Music On Your Own Terms 129 - Mik & Maxi - Guitars, Drums, & Sit-down Comedy
Mik & Maxi, are a power-pop duo from LA, featuring Mik on guitar and vocals, and Maxi on drums and vocals, taking on various topics related to mental health, combating negative social stigmas, and creating a positive mindset to achieve your goals. We talk about the history of the band, why they decided to take on management so early on, and what the benefits are of a singles driven model. We also learn about the importance of image and branding, as well as how it can detract from your music in our visual and judgmental world of social media. Finally Maxi talks about overcoming her self doubt in becoming a musician later in life, and how important it has been to have a circle of friends that support her goals.
Click here for the main show notes page!
Mik & Maxi on the web - http://mikandmaxi.com
Mik & Maxi on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mikandmaxi
Mik & Maxi on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikandmaxi/
Mik & Maxi on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5aGBU477KHQfqePE3bDrWT?si=GWJZRHlrR0y4KNWgRDyaJQ&dl_branch=1
Topics discussed in this episode : Travis Barker | Machine Gun Kelly | Eminem | Bose | OK Cupid | Farmers Only | The Wiggles | Blake Paulson | One Percenters Entertainment | Gibson Les Paul Goddess | Line 6 | Marshall DSL | Martin Atkins | Simon Tam | The Slants | Adrian Young | No Doubt
Make sure you check out the Support The Podcast Page to get deals on various items mentioned above!
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Support the podcast by buying me a coffee!
Thank you!
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Please welcome our new sponsor Ignite Your Music Career!
You may remember in episode 90, I chatted to internationally acclaimed musician and educator Craig Dodge, about sync licensing and his course Ignite Your Music Career.
Ignite teaches you how to earn more royalties, up front sync fees, and recurring revenue from your music.
Learn more or sign up today here!
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Check out the new merch in the store at store.musiconyourownterms.com, or click the link in the menu.
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This episode is also sponsored by The Skinny Armadillo Print Company
Specializing in screen printing, embroidery, design, on demand digital printing, web stores, fulfillment and more.
Visit https://theskinnyarmadillo.com/ or call 817 546 1430
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/musiconyourownterms/
Twitter - http://twitter.com/MusicOnYourOwn1
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Music On Your Own Terms 118 "X. Ari - Transforming Pain Into Power"
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Music On Your Own Terms 118 - X. Ari - Transforming Pain Into Power
This episode I talk with LA based/Toronto born artist X. Ari, in the run up to her month long mental health festival, Mental Health With X. Ari. We talk about Ari's history in performance, touring in girl bands in her teens, moving to LA and making music a career as well as some great tips surrounding her songwriting process. Ari also shares stories about her experiences with mental health, suffering from comorbid disorders that have led to hospitalization, and continuing to find methods of self care, therapy and medication in order to live a fulfilling life. Ari is now managing those conditions, has adopted the mantra "pain into power", and is using her experiences to become a powerful advocate for mental health, including the upcoming Mental Health Month With X. Ari.
Click here for the main show notes page!
X. Ari on the web - https://xariofficial.com
X. Ari on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xARIofficial/
X. Ari on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/xARIofficial/
Topics discussed in this episode : Indie 101 | Indie Week | Pride Month | Untamed | Bye Bye Birdie | El Mocambo | Bread And Circus | Comorbid Disorder | Coachella | Darryl Hurs | Tal Vaisman | Insight Timer | North York General Toronto | Dan Arromavucci | NAMI | Jack.org | The Blues Project
Make sure you check out the Support The Podcast Page to get deals on various items mentioned above!
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Support the podcast by buying me a coffee!
Thank you!
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Please welcome our new sponsor Ignite Your Music Career!
You may remember in episode 90, I chatted to internationally acclaimed musician and educator Craig Dodge, about sync licensing and his course Ignite Your Music Career.
Ignite teaches you how to earn more royalties, up front sync fees, and recurring revenue from your music.
Learn more or sign up today here!
---
Check out the new merch in the store at store.musiconyourownterms.com, or click the link in the menu.
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This episode is also sponsored by The Skinny Armadillo Print Company
Specializing in screen printing, embroidery, design, on demand digital printing, web stores, fulfillment and more.
Visit https://theskinnyarmadillo.com/ or call 817 546 1430
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Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/musiconyourownterms/
Twitter - http://twitter.com/MusicOnYourOwn1
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 074 "The McGrath Project - LA Story"
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Monday Aug 24, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 074 - The McGrath Project - LA Story
This episode I talk to three members of The McGrath Project, namesake Gary McGrath, Jonathan Moore and Jonathan McNary, a Fort Worth based band that is about to release a concept album influenced by albums such as Pink Floyd's The Wall, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Gary discusses moving to LA to learn studio engineering and becoming a session guitar player, touring with some big names from past decades, and returning to his hometown of Fort Worth to form a new version of the McGrath Project and record new music. We learn from both Jonathan's, about how they got started on their respective instruments, and the amount of dedication that has lead them to pursue a full time career in music.
Click here for the main show notes page!
The McGrath Project on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheMcGrathProject/
The McGrath Project on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themcgrathproject/
Topics discussed in this episode : Remain | Toys For Tots | House Of Blues | Brian Setzer | Peter Tork | The Monkees | Nazareth | Devo | Penny & Mickey Gilley | Dream Theater | Mike Portnoy | DT Biography | UNT | Bruce Hall | Brennan Shrestha | Pink Floyd's The Wall | Rocky Horror Picture Show | Rush | Waking Up From Work Episode 32 | Slash's Snakepit | Tom Petty | Foo Fighters | Marbin | Namm Show | Tower Of Power | Chad Smith/Will Ferrell | Matt Thompson | King Diamond | Manny Charlton | Pat Metheny
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This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Armadillo Print Company
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Visit https://theskinnyarmadillo.com/ or call 817 546 1430
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Monday Jun 08, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 058 "Oriana Setz II - Back To The Future"
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 058 - Oriana Setz II - Back To The Future
This episode we catch up with Oriana Setz, from episode 19, who is currently on an extended artistic retreat in New Zealand, with her partner and musical collaborator, who is himself from the country. We discover how Oriana's new album is being received, the challenges of exploring a country and performing amid a global pandemic, and some tips for running the business of being a musician, especially on the road. Additionally Oriana shares the projects shes's working on, the plans for new music she's writing, and finally some stories and concepts behind the meaning of some of her music.
Click here for the main show notes page!
Oriana Setz on the web – https://www.orianasetz.com/
Oriana Setz on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/OrianaSetzMusic/
Oriana Setz on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/orianasetzmusic/
Topics discussed in this episode : The Shire | Victoria University of Wellington | Arranquemos del Invierno | The Lights Out | Arachnocampa Luminosa | Gustavo Cerati | Soda Stereo | Professional Music at Berklee
Make sure you check out the Support The Podcast Page to get deals on various items mentioned above!
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Help me get to 100 subscribers on YouTube!
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Check out the new merch in the store at store.musiconyourownterms.com, or click the link in the menu.
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This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Armadillo Print Company
Specializing in screen printing, embroidery, design, on demand digital printing, web stores, fulfillment and more.
Visit https://theskinnyarmadillo.com/ or call 817 546 1430
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Monday Feb 10, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 039 “Chase The Comet”
Monday Feb 10, 2020
Monday Feb 10, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms Episode 39 - Chase The Comet
Episode 39 features Nika Comet, one half of Chase The Comet, an LA-based rock/metal duo that made a brave jump to move from their home of Moscow, Russia, to follow the American dream of hustle and entrepreneurship to bring their music to the world. Nika talks us through growing up in a theatrical family, being in bands in high school, and working as session musicians. She tells us the challenges of finding band members with the same goals and vision, why being a duo is the best situation right now, and also she shares her experiences with mental health. This interview is a great insight into an upcoming band with great songs, and illustrates the importance of sacrifice and the drive to see your ultimate vision through.
Chase The Comet on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/chasethecomet/
Chase The Comet on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chasethecomet/
Chase The Comet on the web - https://www.chasethecomet.com
Music in this episode by Chase The Comet
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This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Armadillo Print Company
Specializing in screen printing, embroidery, design, on demand digital printing, web stores, fulfillment and more.
Visit https://theskinnyarmadillo.com/ or call 817 546 1430
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Sunday Dec 29, 2019
Music On Your Own Terms 032 "Bryan Beller"
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
Sunday Dec 29, 2019
Music On Your Own Terms Episode 32 - Bryan Beller
I recently had the pleasure of talk with bassist Bryan Beller, who talks about his time working for SWR amps, where he learnt some valuable lessons in business management, and why he left after the company was sold to Fender. We also talk about various strategies of how to build a fulfilling career in music, how he overcame having his custom basses stolen, and we talk in depth about the creation process of his stellar new album "Scenes From The Flood".
Bryan Beller on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/bryanbellerbass/
Bryan Beller on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/bryanbellerbass/
Bryan Beller on the web - https://bryanbeller.com
Music in this episode by Bryan Beller
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This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Armadillo Print Company
Specializing in screen printing, embroidery, design, on demand digital printing, web stores, fulfillment and more.
Visit https://theskinnyarmadillo.com/ or call 817 546 1430
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Saturday Dec 21, 2019
Music On Your Own Terms 030 “Diego Vargas”
Saturday Dec 21, 2019
Saturday Dec 21, 2019
Music On Your Own Terms Episode 30 - Diego Vargas
This episode I talk to Diego Vargas, a young guitarist from Southern California that has not only insane chops, but also a mature mindset about the modern music industry and also his developing musical identity.
Diego Vargas on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/diegoguitarist/
Diego Vargas on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/diego_the_guitarist/
Diego Vargas on the web - http://www.diegoguitarist.com/
Music in this episode by Diego Vargas
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This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Armadillo Print Company
Specializing in screen printing, embroidery, design, on demand digital printing, web stores, fulfillment and more.
Visit https://theskinnyarmadillo.com/ or call 817 546 1430
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Monday Sep 23, 2019
Music On Your Own Terms 020 "Bruce Vermett + 1 Year Anniversary"
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Music On Your Own Terms Episode 20 - Bruce Vermett + 1 Year Anniversary
Helping me celebrate 1 year, since the first episodes of the podcast were published, is my bud Bruce of Killbot Zero! After several years of trying to get him on some sort of podcast, I coerced him into a conversation about his history, his current projects and a couple of other subjects to boot.
Killbot Zero on the web - https://killbotzero.bandcamp.com/
Killbot Zero on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/killbotzero/
The Casket Company on the web - https://www.casket-company.com
The Casket Company on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheCasketCompany/
Music in this episode by Killbot Zero
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This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Armadillo Print Company
Specializing in screen printing, embroidery, design, on demand digital printing, web stores, fulfillment and more.
Visit https://theskinnyarmadillo.com/ or call 817 546 1430
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metaldoggie/
Thursday Sep 12, 2019
Music On Your Own Terms 019 “Oriana Setz”
Thursday Sep 12, 2019
Thursday Sep 12, 2019
Music On Your Own Terms Episode 19 - Oriana Setz
This time I talk to singer and Berklee graduate, Oriana Setz about her journey from growing up in Ecuador, moving to Boston to study music and finally settling in LA after graduating.
Oriana Setz on the web - https://www.orianasetz.com/
Oriana Setz on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OrianaSetzMusic/
Oriana Setz on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/orianasetzmusic/
Music in this episode by Oriana Setz
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This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Armadillo Print Company
Specializing in screen printing, embroidery, design, on demand digital printing, web stores, fulfillment and more.
Visit https://theskinnyarmadillo.com/ or call 817 546 1430
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metaldoggie/