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Monday May 25, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 056 "Hillarie Jason - Death Through A Lens"
Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 056 - Hillarie Jason - Death Through A Lens
In this episode I have the pleasure of talking to Massachusetts based photographer Hillarie Jason. As you'll hear in the interview, I discovered her work after googling a show I had attended in Boston to find photos of the performance. Hillarie takes us on a journey from falling in love with photography in school, working in retail, to becoming a professional freelance photographer, traveling the country shooting large festivals and being featured in major publications, all as a result of a couple of flip-phone images being featured in an exhibit! We learn about what it's like to shoot a multi-day/multi-stage festival, some behind the scenes stories of difficult bands, and some great advice for those considering a life in freelance work. Join me as we discover what really drives a true artist to create.
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Hillarie on the web – https://www.hillariejason.com
Hillarie on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/hillariejasonart/
Hillarie on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/hillariejason/
Music in this episode by Morne
Topics discussed in this episode : Bone Reader | Ghost Cult | Decibel | Rolling Stone | Worcester Magazine | Worcester Telegram & Gazette | Maryland Deathfest
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Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 055 - Vanessa Ferrer/Merch Cat - Making Merch Work For You
Joining me from NY is Merch Cat founder Vanessa Ferrer. We discuss what tools the Merch Cat app provides artists, to succeed in their merch business, how Vanessa got her start and how that transitioned into working with artists, and eventually developing Merch Cat itself. Vanessa and I talk about the various technology challenges, what is important for bands to do to stay engaged with their fans, and she also shares her top tips for selling merch during the COVID-19 situation. Make sure you take plenty of notes during this episode, because there is a ton of awesome information!
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Merch Cat on the web – https://www.merchcat.com
Merch Cat on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/merchcat/
Merch Cat on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/merch_cat/
Vanessa on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessaaferrer/
Music in this episode by June Divided
Topics discussed in this episode : CD Baby | Vanessa's Top Merch Tips | Merch Cat Fan App
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Friday May 15, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 054 "There Are Those That Call Him Tim Chimes!"
Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 054 - There Are Those That Call Him Tim Chimes!
Joining me this episode is Mr Tim Chimes, bassist extraordinaire, recording guru and all round audio sage. We have a long overdue chat about where Tim got his passion for music, prog and recording, how he met our mutual bestie Bruce, and what projects he's currently working on. We delve into his job as a tech support engineer for an audio technology company, his advice for musicians stuck at home that want to get a recording set up going, and we also explore some of Tim's high and low points of the last couple of decades. Stay 'till the end and you will be treated to some tasty prog goodness in the form a new Strigiforms song that Tim has bestowed upon us!
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Tim on the web – http://timchimes.com
Tim on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=20924235
Tim on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/timchimes/
Music in this episode by Strigiforms
Topics discussed in this episode : Strigiforms | About Time | Wailing Whales | Telos Alliance | Chimes Audio
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Friday May 01, 2020
Friday May 01, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 051 - Tiffany VanBoxtel - Connection Through Captivating Online Performance
Tiffany VanBoxtel is a vocal coach based out of Neenah, Wisconsin and has a podcast called The Star Singer Podcast, that helps singers with their vocal techniques and mindset to achieve their best performances. In the wake of the current COVID-19 situation, we discuss the challenges musicians face to get started doing live stream performances and what strategies and resources can be used to succeed with both mindset and technology in mind. Tiffany shares a list of potential reasons her audience suggested were hurdles they faced in getting started, and we address them, giving our recommendations.
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Tiffany on the web - https://www.starsinger.co
Tiffany on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Tiffany-VanBoxtel-Voice-and-Piano-Studios-146365988718306
Tiffany on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyvanboxtel/
Music in this episode by Brucifer
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Monday Apr 27, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 050 “Ryan Van Poederooyen”
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 050 - Ryan Van Poederooyen
The podcast has reached 50 episodes! Not only am I celebrating with a killer guest, but I am also releasing this on my 41st birthday. Joining me is Ryan Van Poerderooyen, drummer with both Devin Townsend Band and Project, and now his crushing new band Imonolith. We delve into how Ryan got into drumming, how he has created a career revolving around music, and the challenges and keys to successfully starting a new band and self releasing the music on the same scale as more established acts he has been touring with for decades. We also hear about Ryan's RVP Health Body and Mind community that has seen him giving powerful motivational seminars for free to supporters while on the road. Ryan tells us what drove him to lose over 50 lbs after a serious back injury and how he got back into peak performance shape for grueling shows with DTP, as well as the nine key principals he applies to his entire life in order to achieve fantastic goals and live his life to its absolute max.
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Ryan on the web - http://www.rvpdrums.com
Ryan on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ryanvanpoederooyenofficial
Ryan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanvanpoederooyen/
RVP Health, Body and Mind on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rvphealthbodyandmind/
Imonolith on the web - https://imonolithband.com
Imonolith on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/imonolithband
Music in this episode by Imonolith
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Monday Apr 20, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 049 “Marketing With Vlad Adonis”
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 049 - Marketing With Vlad Adonis
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Vlad Adonis, to talk about how he got started with marketing. In this episode we learn about Vlad's experience starting a dating/dancing app, the music copyright law that ultimately caused Vlad to have to take down the service, and how he has made a business around the knowledge he gained from his mission to learn how to generate and convert leads. Our discussion digs into marketing funnels, the Facebook pixel and what it takes to make a great lead generating ad for your business!
Vlad on the web - https://www.vladimirmarketing.com
Vlad on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladimir-adonis-44412014/
Vlad on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vladimiradonis20/
Music in this episode by Brucifer
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Friday Apr 10, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 047 "George Bletsas/Hypnotic Nausea"
Friday Apr 10, 2020
Friday Apr 10, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 047 - George Bletsas/Hypnotic Nausea
Hypnotic Nausea is a hard rock band from Athens, Greece, that has prog and art-rock leanings, heavily inspired by both Tool and grandiose concept albums from the 70s. In this chat I talk to singer and guitarist George Bletsas about the band's beginnings, their influences and sound, along with how they decide on what concepts to work on and how they compose the music. We discover the deeper meaning to their albums "Hypnosis" and their newest release "The Death of All Religions" and see what effect the current corona virus situation has had on the band writing new material.
Hypnotic Nausea on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/hypnoticnausea/
Hypnotic Nausea on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/hypnoticnausea/
Hypnotic Nausea on the web – https://www.hypnoticnausea.com
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Monday Apr 06, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 046 “Waking Up From Work Podcast The Return”
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 046 - Waking Up From Work Podcast The Return
This episode I join Dave from the Waking Up From Work podcast for another deep discussion of music and all things surrounding it. This time we dig into our history and how we got into music in the beginning, as well as explore how our musical tastes have changed over the years.
Waking Up From Work on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/wakingupfromwork/
Waking Up From Work on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/davewakeup/
Waking Up From Work on the web – https://www.wakingupfromwork.com
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Monday Mar 30, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 045 “Just The Tip 1 - Musicians & COVID19”
Monday Mar 30, 2020
Monday Mar 30, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 045 - Just The Tip 1 - Musicians & COVID19
This is the first installment of a new feature called "Just The Tip" where I pose a question to the musicians community including past guests, to hear their perspective on a particular subject. Given the current situation with COVID19 I decided to ask the question "What effect has the corona virus had on you as a musician, and what steps and outside of the box thinking have you utilized to make up for lost revenue, and make full use of the downtime that you are currently experiencing? Let me know your thoughts on this episode, and continue the conversation on social media!
Guests in this episode:
Mike Abdow/Fates Warning – https://www.facebook.com/MichaelAbdow
Ria Kalampali/One:Woman:Company - https://www.facebook.com/onewomancompany.unlmtd
Steven Haidaichuk/Mindset X - https://www.facebook.com/steven.s.haidaichuk
Tanya Deri - https://www.facebook.com/tanya.martinderi
James Dand - https://www.facebook.com/InnerAnthemOfficial
Norma Jeane - https://www.facebook.com/normajeanemusic/
Latoya Cooper/The Songstress - https://www.facebook.com/LatoyaCooperTheSongstress/
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Monday Mar 23, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 044 “Johanna Hagarty/JPH Creative - Reprise”
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 044 - Johanna Hagarty/JPH Creative - Reprise
Returning to the podcast this episode is my good friend Johanna Hagarty of JPH Creative. We find out what Johanna has been up to since episode 31 in her economic development role in the local community, and about her recent move away from event production. The bulk of the discussion however, focuses on the current corona virus situation, what it means for the creative community, ways in which we can adapt in our businesses and be mindful of our mental health during these difficult times. We talk about ways in which you can "recession-proof" your business, and taking the time to learn skills to prepare yourself for the other side of the situation. We round out the discussion looking to the future, and hear a track from one of Johanna's musical clients!
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 Kathryn O'Shea
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