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Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 043 - Shawn Patrick Thomas Daley/The Mohawk Studio & HALO Live
Based in Sandusky, Ohio, The Mohawk Studio is a 6000 square foot, 172 year old church building, that hosts not only a full service recording studio and artist accommodations, but also a live venue with a full bar. I talk to owner, operator and producer Shawn Daley, who is also the bass player for the bands The Casket Company and Half Knocked Out. We talk about his history, how the studio and venue got started and what drives his passion for music. In addition, we discuss the steps he's taking to make live concerts accessible to the world via streaming during the current Corona virus situation, and how that will help to replace band's income lost from the cancellation of most live music for the foreseeable future.
The Mohawk Studio on the web - https://themohawkstudio.squarespace.com
HALO Live on the web – http://www.halolive.us/
The Casket Company on the web – https://www.casket-company.com
Music in this episode by The Casket Company
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Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 042 - Elise Besler/The Vocal Warrior
Episode 42 sees me having a great conversation with Elise Besler, a singer and vocal coach from Halifax, Nova Scotia, that is not only an award winning vocalist but is crushing it by empowering singers and public speakers to overcome their self doubt and find their confidence to perform in front of an audience. We discuss the importance of mindset, mental and physical health, and the psychological origins of stage fright. Elise shares her history of being inspired in music by her mother, a guitar and piano teacher, how school bullies have affected her journey, overcoming her own insecurities and perfectionism and the incredible story of releasing an album for her 40th birthday along with her husband, who just happens to be a recording engineer!
Elise Besler on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/elisebeslermusic/
Elise Besler on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elisebeslermusic/
Elise Besler on the web - https://www.elisebesler.com/
The Vocal Warrior on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/elisethevocalwarrior/
The Vocal Warrior on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thevocalwarrior/
The Vocal Warrior on the web – https://www.thevocalwarrior.com
Music in this episode by Elise Besler
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Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 041 - Suzanne Paulinski/The Rockstar Advocate
For Episode 41 I talk to Suzanne Paulinski, a mindset coach that helps music-preneurs with the business side of their music and also helps them understand the importance of mental and physical health. Last summer at the CD Baby conference, I attended Suz's seminar about overcoming overwhelm and was inspired by the achievement of how she was able to build a successful business while only being able to work 2 hours a day due to her battle with Lymes Disease. Suz talks about her history in the music business, virtually burning out at a young age and how that has fueled her passion of bringing the importance of focus to her clients. We talk about the psychology of language and how it plays a vital role in our success, and also she talks about getting the word out to a wider audience with her podcast, the Music-preneur Mindset Podcast. Keep an ear out for Suz's dog Pepper that makes an appearance by snoring in the background!
The Rock/Star Advocate on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/TheRockStarAdvocate/
The Rock/Star Advocate on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rockstaradvo/
The Rock/Star Advocate on the web – https://therockstaradvocate.com
The Music-Preneur Mindset Podcast - https://therockstaradvocate.com/blog/
Music in this episode by Sub-Radio
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Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms Episode 40 - Marbin
For episode 40 I caught up with the incredible jazz-fusion band Marbin at The Guitar Sanctuary in McKinney Texas before their show. We hear from Danny and Dani about the difficulty of being a fusion band in today's jazz climate, the importance of sacrifice in order not only to be the best musician you can, but also to work on building an audience through constant touring. We hear how the guys operate the business side of the band, an important lesson about splitting responsibilities, how they approach writing music with the other members, and bass player Jon gives his perspective on being a hired musician in this arrangement. There are more great anecdotes and wisdom than I can fit in my introduction, so make sure you listen to the whole interview - these guys are not only amazing musicians, but they are extremely savvy when it comes to the business of gaining fans and navigating the gigging circuit.
Marbin on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/marbinmusic
Marbin on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/marbinmusic/
Marbin on the web – http://www.marbinmusic.com
Music in this episode by Marbin
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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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Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
Tuesday Feb 04, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms Episode 38 - POEM
Kicking off February's interviews is Greek prog-metal band POEM. I talked to guitarist Laurence, and drummer Stavros, about their musical history, touring with Amorphis, and a special insight into what it's like to party on the bus with the band Textures. We dig into the state of the industry, explore the challenges of going on the road, and hear how the guys are able to make a living, while building the band to a viable financially stable position. POEM's music is squarely in my wheelhouse they are definitely a band I will be keeping tabs. Make sure you check them out!
POEM on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/PoemOfficial/
POEM on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/poemband/
POEM on the web - https://poemband.com
Music in this episode by POEM
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Saturday Jan 25, 2020
Saturday Jan 25, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms Episode 37 - Chris "Peapod" Daher/On The Radar Podcast
Joining me for episode 37 from darkest Toledo Ohio, is Chris "Peapod" Daher, a radio personality for 100.7 The Zone, who has a killer podcast called "On The Radar" that promotes musical acts coming through to and from the greater Midwest area. Our discussion meanders through his passion for music that pushes him to find out each musician's story much like my own, his journey from being bullied in school to becoming a well known radio host, and the responsibilities and pitfalls of having a platform to address social concerns whether that be radio, a podcast, or a band's fanbase. This episode is not only a great insight into the workings of a popular music podcast, but also a fantastic exploration of personal growth. Check out Chris's music choice from Toledo area band "Castle No Kings" with their track, "Thinning Veil".
On The Radar Podcast on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/OnTheRadarPC/
On The Radar Podcast on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ontheradarpc/
Peapod on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/cdaher20
Peapod on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/peapodonthemedia/
100.7 The Zone on the web - http://www.toledoszone.com
Music in this episode by Castle No Kings
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Monday Jan 13, 2020
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms Episode 36 - Anna Wagenhauser/Chloe & The Steel Strings
Recently I connected with Anna on Instagram, but realized later that I had not only heard an interview with her, but actually referenced her opinion on social media in previous episodes of the podcast! During this chat, we dig into the history of the band she both manages, and performs in with her twin sister and the namesake of the group Chloe; what led them to follow music as a career; and her daytime job in creative marketing, where she learns about tools and strategies that then can be applied to the music business. We talk about the group's dynamic including living in the same house, crowd funding to buy a touring van, and also the importance of philanthropy and community awareness. Anna has a lot of great tips on how to market your band, and as a younger musician and business woman, has some incredible insight into the current trends of gaining an audience both at the gig and on social media.
Anna on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/anna.wagenhauser.39
Anna on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/annawagenhauser/
Chloe & The Steel Strings on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Chloeandthesteelstrings/
Chloe & The Steel Strings on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chloeandthesteelstrings/
Chloe & The Steel Strings on the web - https://chloeandthesteelstrings.com/
Music in this episode by Chloe & The Steel Strings
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Thursday Jan 09, 2020
Thursday Jan 09, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms Episode 35 - Chris Birkett & Shari Tallon/The Free Spirits
Joining me this episode is award winning producer, guitarist and fellow Brit, Chris Birkett whose album credits have collectively sold over 100 million copies, including Sinead O'Conner's "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got" featuring the massive Prince cover of "Nothing Compares 2 U". Chris is joined by Shari Tallon, a pianist, flutist, composer, and music educator, who together with Chris form The Free Spirits.
We have a fantastic conversation that covers both Chris and Shari's individual histories, how they met and formed the band and the creation and meaning of their new album 11:11. We also discuss Chris's thoughts on what it means to be a musician and the state of the corporate music industry today, as well as Shari's incredible work with disadvantaged and disabled children that brings the joy of music into their lives, to help tackle some of their day to day challenges.
Most importantly though, we hear about the theremin incident during the recording of John Otway's latest album on the island of Montserrat, and discover the composition of the mysterious "Green Yum"
The Free Spirits on Facebook – https://m.facebook.com/thefreespirits11.11
The Free Spirits on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/11.11thefreespirits/
The Free Spirits on the web - thefreespirits.ca
Music in this episode by The Free Spirits
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Tuesday Dec 31, 2019
Tuesday Dec 31, 2019
Music On Your Own Terms Episode 33 – End Of Year Review/Goals
For the last episode of the year, I review my stats, introduce myself and my background for new listeners, and I break down my goals for the coming year.
Thanks for listening!
Music in this episode by Killbot Zero
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