Music On Your Own Terms
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Episodes
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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Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metaldoggie/
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
Music On Your Own Terms Episode 31 - Johanna Hagarty/JPH Creative
In one of the most lighthearted and fun, yet dichotomously deep and explorative interviews I have conducted, I talk to Johanna Hagarty of JPH Creative. She discusses her work as an artists' economic development consultant and coach; generating six figures in festival revenue that went to the local arts community in her home town of Asheville, North Carolina; her previous work as a mental health professional; living in New Zealand for 6 months; and a number of psychological explorations. Find out what drives her passion for supporting the arts, strategies for successfully pursuing a creative career, and how I managed to put my foot in my mouth and sound like a goober!
Johanna Hagarty/JPH Creative on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/johanna.hagarty
Johanna Hagarty/JPH Creative on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/genuinelyjph/
Johanna Hagarty/JPH Creative on the web - https://jphcreative.lpages.co
Music in this episode by Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band
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Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metaldoggie/
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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Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metaldoggie/
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
Music On Your Own Terms Episode 29 - Cruel Miracle Part Deux
It's been a year and a half since I interviewed the guys in Cruel Miracle (episode 4), so I decided to catch up with them and find out what they have been up to, and what their plans are going forward.
Cruel Miracle on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/CruelMiracle/
Cruel Miracle on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/cruelmiracle/
Cruel Miracle on the web - http://www.cruelmiracle.com
Music in this episode by Cruel Miracle
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Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metaldoggie/
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Music On Your Own Terms Episode 27 - Sean Seybold
In this installment, we delve into the esoteric with Sean Seybold, and audio/visual engineer, multi-instrumentalist and creator of the popular Dallas/Fort Worth Musician's Facebook group. We take a transcendental journey through Sean's history, his music, and some deep psychological explorations of the power of music on the human psyche.
Sean Seybold on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/naesthetics
Sean Seybold on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thecurioushmm/
Happy Hmm Productions on the web - https://happyhmm.com/
DFW Musicians Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfwmusicianscommunity/
Music in this episode by Sean Seybold
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Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metaldoggie/
Thursday Nov 28, 2019
Thursday Nov 28, 2019
Music On Your Own Terms Episode 26 - Mike Abdow - Fates Warning/Ray Alder
This episode I have pleasure of talking with Mike Abdow, touring guitarist for Fates Warning, songwriter/producer for Ray Alder solo, guitarist for Aquanett, and of course, Mike's own amazing solo material! We talk about what led to his love of music, how he got the Fates Warning gig, killer memorization strategies, touring tips, philosophy, and writing with Ray Alder. I also couldn't resist the urge to nerd out a little on Mike's guitar and amp set up, and find out what Mike did before making a living as a musician.
Mike Abdow on the web - https://www.michaelabdow.com
Mike Abdow on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/mike.abdow.3
Mike Abdow on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/michael_abdow/
Music in this episode by Michael Abdow
Fates Warning - https://www.facebook.com/FatesWarning/
Ray Alder - https://www.facebook.com/RayAlderOfficial/
Aquanett - https://www.facebook.com/Aquanett-132047261732/
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Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metaldoggie/
Saturday Nov 23, 2019
Saturday Nov 23, 2019
Music On Your Own Terms Episode 25 - White Collar Sideshow
Joining me for a chat from a Walmart parking lot is TD Benton (with wife Veronica cooking in the background!) of the husband and wife "shock n' roll" duo that is White Collar Sideshow! TD tells us about the history of the band, living on the road, dealing with mental health and a lot lot more.
White Collar Sideshow on the web - https://www.whitecollarsideshow.com
White Collar Sideshow on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/whitecollarsideshow/
White Collar Sideshow on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/whitecollarsideshow/
Music in this episode by White Collar Sideshow
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Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metaldoggie/
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Music On Your Own Terms Episode 24 - Ruthie Wilde
Please welcome cellist Ruthie Wilde to the podcast. Ruthie and I met in line, waiting to meet Darryl McDaniels of Run DMC after hearing his emotional presentation about his struggle with depression and suicidal ideations. We discovered we have a shared interest in psychological and physical limitations and benefits of being a musician. In this episode we talk about Ruthie's history in music, human development, teaching and more!
Ruthie on the web - http://ruthiewilde.com
Ruthie on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ruthiewildemusic
Ruthie on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ruthiewildemusic/
Music in this episode by Pachelbel, performed by Ruthie Wilde
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Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metaldoggie/
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Music On Your Own Terms Episode 23 - Latoya Cooper, The Songstress!
After meeting at the CD Baby DIY musician conference in Austin recently and hearing how great her voice is, I just had to get Latoya on the podcast. Not only is her music eclectic stylistically, which is right up my alley, but she just happens to run Music Meets the Boardroom, an organization that provides training for musicians and other creatives, helping them gain skills to manage the business side of their music career. As well as sitting down together to talk about music and business, Latoya graciously shares her struggles with depression, her journey from singing as a child, gaining four (yes 4) degrees including an MBA, feeling unfulfilled in her otherwise successful data analysis career, to now gearing up to pursue music full time and becoming an advocate for legislation for musicians' rights in association with the Recording Academy/Grammys. Phew! This one's a doozie!
Latoya on the web – http://www.latoyacooper.com/
Latoya on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/LatoyaCooperTheSongstress/
Latoya on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/latoya_cooper_the_songstress/
Music Meets The Boardroom – https://www.musicmeetstheboardroom.com/
Music in this episode by Latoya "The Songstress" Cooper
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Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metaldoggie/
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Monday Sep 30, 2019
Music On Your Own Terms Episode 21 - Cau Porta
This episode I talk to Giovanni and Valentina (Guitarist and Social Media Promoter respectively) from the Italian jazz/world beat group Cau Porta. We discuss the challenges of writing music remotely, the importance of keeping art central to your focus, and ways to promote a niche in today's crowded landscape of art and music.
You also get not one but two amazing tracks to listen to from the band!
Cau Porta on the web - http://www.cauporta.com
Cau Porta on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cauporta/
Cau Porta on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cauporta/
Music in this episode by Cau Porta
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Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metaldoggie/