Music On Your Own Terms
Discussion based around an entrepreneurial mindset for musicians, band interviews, resources and more! Info@musiconyourownterms.com
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Friday Jul 31, 2020
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 069 - Al Gilliom - Piano Music In Dark Spaces
Back in April of this year, I spoke to Olympia, Washington based pianist Al Gillion. During the interview we had a great deal of technical difficulties but Al was gracious enough to re-record his answers so I could produce a full episode and tell his story. During our discussion, we learn that Al heard solo piano music in the NICU as a premature baby, and was inspired to play by his grandmother. We also discover the incredible weight of emotion that fuels Al's moving pieces, and the inspiration behind his most recent album "The Light In Dark Spaces".
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Al Gilliom on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AlGilliomMusic/
Al Gilliom on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/algilliommusic/
Al Gilliom on the web - https://www.algilliommusic.com
Topics discussed in this episode : Olympia, Washington | Robert Lang Studios | Kevin Younkins | Indegogo | CD Baby Podcast Episode
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Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 068 - Joe Messina – Politics, Porpoises, and Phallic Humor
In this episode, we learn about the history of Boston based guitarist, comedian, podcaster, activist and teacher, Joe Messina. From growing up in a musical family and not wanting to follow the family business, to discovering comedy and wanting to become an aspiring writer, he was then diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Despite almost quitting music altogether, Joe found himself embracing music once again, teaches guitar and other instruments, and is about to release his new album Rageonomics. Joe also hosts a podcast that aims to provide a roadmap for those who feel frustrated with the slow and ineffective voting system, and want to do more in the way of direct action outside of sharing posts and signing petitions.
If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants. - Isaac Newton
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Radicalize Me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/radicalizeme/
Joe Messina on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joemessiah/
Joe Messina on the Twitter - https://twitter.com/joe_messina
Joe Messina on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-messina-97536831/
Topics discussed in this episode : Victoria Watts | Suzuki Violin Program | Berklee Certificate Program | Anais Azul | Meredith Monk | School Of Rock | Good Good Comedy Theatre | Weird Al Yankovic | Fibromyalgia | National Fibromyalgia Association | DDP Yoga | Curable | John Sarno | Joe Rogan Podcast | Leonard Bernstein | Sammy Davis Junior
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Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 067 - David Dennis – Surfboards And Silicon
Surf's up listeners! This episode I speak to Ventana Surfboard Company co-founder, Microsoft employee, photographer and entrepreneur David Dennis about the importance of being an eco-friendly company, philanthropy, and his TedX talk about creating a life of serving others, by capitalizing on your passions. We discuss a range of marketing strategies and partnerships that fuel the business of artisanal surfboards, entrepreneurship as an ideology and David graciously shares his personal experience with a mental health condition.
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Ventana Surfboards & Supply on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ventanasurfboards/
Ventana Surfboards & Supply on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ventanasurfboards/
Ventana Surfboards & Supply on the web - https://ventanasurfboards.com
David Dennis on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidden/
Topics discussed in this episode : Microsoft | Outlook | Zoom | Microsoft Teams | Martijn Stiphout | Entropy Bio Resins | Recycled Bottle Polyester Shirts | Santa Cruz Guitar Company | TedX | Digital Nest |Humble Sea Brewing | Coffis Brothers | Ser Winery | The Lights Out | Treefish | Off Street Supply | Cyclothymia | Monterey Bay Aquarium | X (band) | Social Distortion | Oingo Boingo | English Beat
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Friday Jul 17, 2020
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 066 - Just The Tip 2 - How Should You Use Your Platform?
It's been a while since I released the first "Just The Tip" episode. If you recall, it's where I pose a question to the music community to find out what their perspective is on a particular topic. This time out I decided to find out what former guests thought about using their platform to voice various points of view to possibly influence fans' opinions.
The specific wording of what I asked was this:
We have often heard the opinion of bands such as U2 and Roger Waters, being too vocal about political and social issues, sometimes to the detriment of the music. That being said, in today's climate of social injustice and political upheaval, how important is it to you to use your platform as an artist/business owner/podcaster etc, to influence people's opinion on issues? Are you concerned about losing fans/customers on less important issues, and where do you draw the line in terms of which issues you are willing to risk your business over?
This episode features responses from Elise Besler, Amie Chatterley, Anais Azul, Caleb Coonrod, Scott "Scottocaster" Harnish, and finally my good friend Latoya Cooper, the Songstress.
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Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 065 - The Mason Adams Project - Hillbilly Hippie Funk
In this impromptu discussion, I talk with The Mason Adams Project, a Dallas based band that fuses a plethora of influences and genres to create a southern tinged, alt rock band with a mandolin....or a hillbilly hippie funk band.....I guess you'll have to listen and make up your own mind! The guys talk about how they got into music, the interesting twists of fate that led them to get together as a band, and how they write the eclectic music that defines them. We also learn that Mason has only played guitar for 5 years, yet has managed to build this project to where it is today, how dedicated of a festival follower he is and also how he infuses music into education as a special education teacher. Sit back, relax, and join me as we head into the MAP jam room!
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Mason Adams Project on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MasonAdamsProject/
Mason Adams Project on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/masonadamsproject/
Mason Adams Project on the web - http://www.masonadamsproject.com/
Topics discussed in this episode : Bomb Factory | Deep Ellum Art Co. | Lunar Eclectic | Bonham TX | Remain | Euphoria Music Festival | Cross Canadian Ragweed | Bowling For Soup | Trampled By Turtles | Joe Pug | Sparkle & Sing | Fairmont Hotel | Andy Wood | Wook Life Balance
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Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 064 - Isbjörg - Pianos, Prog And Hiding Toes
I recently stumbled upon a cover video of a song by the amazing Australian band Toehider. Being floored by the musicianship of the guys playing the song, I had to check their band out, and was immediately hooked on their sound. Isbjörg are a piano driven prog band, based in Aarhus, Denmark, and the more I listen to their music, the more I feel I am going to become a superfan. The guys discuss the history of the band, how they write and talk about some innovative ways in which they have gained fans and won a spot playing a major Danish festival. We also hear about the culture of Denmark's live scene, how they overcame losing pivotal members of the band, and what the future holds once the COVID situation is over.
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Isbjörg on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Isbjorg/
Isbjörg on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/isbjorgband/
Isbjörg on the web - https://isbjorg.dk
Topics discussed in this episode : Aarhus | Agent Fresco | Toehider | Haken | Dream Theater | Tracy Chapman | Situationsfornærmelse | Svartsot | Guitar Hero 3 | Slayer | Kerry King | Green Day | Smukfest | Roskilde | Corona Gig Suit | Disinfectant Station | Stockholm Syndrome | Inside Out | Uglemix
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Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 063 - Storyteller - From The Darkness Into The Light
Hailing mostly from the Dallas, Texas area, Storyteller are an eclectic sounding band in terms of where they fit genre-wise, but they are extremely focused on the message they portray both musically and lyrically. As you'll discover in one of the deepest interviews I have done thus far, the emotional connection that comes out of the band is undeniable. Having witnessed first hand the intensity that the band and in particular Justin the vocalist performs with, the art being produced is incredibly authentic. In this interview, we learn what drives the music, what the guys have been up to during the lock down, and how they are managing the band with a member living in a different state.
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Storyteller on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/storytellertx/
Storyteller on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/storyteller_tx/
Storyteller on the web - https://storytellertx.bandcamp.com
Topics discussed in this episode : Killer's Tacos | Creatures & Chemicals | Tellurian | Band Name Advice For Voice Recognition | Gas Monkey Live Closing | Tomcats West Closing | Memphis May Fire | Circa Survive | Corona Virus Gig Suit
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Friday Jun 26, 2020
Friday Jun 26, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 062 - Amie Chatterley/Dakesis - Power, Metal, And No Days Off!!!
In this inspiring episode, I talk to Amie Chatterley, bassist, backing vocalist and manger of the Birmingham, England based band, Dakesis. Amie talks us through the inner workings of a completely self-sufficient touring band, finding the time to manage several other acts, organize an entire festival, as well as run a web development company and recording studio. We also talking about the importance of remaining true to your values and promoting equality, whether that be shrouded in metaphor in music or in the real world, being a positive influence on your followers.
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Amie on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmieChatterleyMusic/
Amie on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amie_dakesis/
Amie on the web - https://amiechatterleybass.com
Dakesis on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Dakesis/
Dakesis on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/dakesis/
Dakesis on the web - https://www.dakesis.com
Topics discussed in this episode : Dudley | Fury | WomenOWar | WomanOWar | Children Of Bodom | Yngwie Malmsteen | Nita Strauss | Power Metal Quest Fest | Leah McHenry | Savvy Musician Academy | Eric Peterson | Testament | Birmingham Rock School | CapsaArx Studios
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Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 061 - Remain Rocks!
About an hour drive north of Fort Worth, Texas, you'll find a college town called Denton that is home to a band by the name of Remain. I sat down with band leader and front-man Caleb Coonrod to talk about the band's inception, the impetus of signing on with management, and the challenges of trying to grow a band and release a new album during a pandemic. We discuss how Caleb got into music and started gaining a following at a bar in the middle of nowhere, his long-term goals for the band, and the importance of using your voice, not just to comment on the state of the world, but to hopefully change it for the better.
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Remain on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/RemainRocks/
Remain on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/remainrocks/
Remain on the web - https://www.remainrocks.com
Topics discussed in this episode : Killer's Tacos | Dan's Silver Leaf | Bonham TX | Steve Colclasure | Robert Speed Productions | Reel Time Audio/Eric Delegard |Kickstarter | Pic Play Post | Oaktopia | Thinline Fest | 35 Denton
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Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Music On Your Own Terms 060 - Caitlin Claessens - Super Simple Subway Stories
To celebrate the 60th episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with Caitlin Claessens, who is the face of Caitie's classroom along with her co-host Tobee, on the popular YouTube channel Super Simple Play, part of Skyship Entertainment's Super Simple Songs network, whose main channel has over 23M subscribers. Caitie talks about her journey from growing up in Ontario and going to university for film production, moving to NYC and busking on the subway, to finding session vocal jobs that ended up being featured in Superbowl Commercials. We find out why she ended up returning to Canada and went on to build a successful children's educational entertainment business and subsequently got an opportunity with Skyship to become a presenter and produce her own series.
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Caitlin on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/caitiesclassroom
Caitlin on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/supersimplecaitie/
Caitie's Classroom on the web - https://supersimple.com/caities-classroom/
Super Simple Play on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxG6Tbopv4XcHfem65bgFeghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxG6Tbopv4XcHfem65bgFeg
Dan Rather Presents - Underground Sounds
Topics discussed in this episode : Skyship Entertainment | Pink Fong vs Johnny Only | American Academy Of Dramatic Arts | OBS Studio | The Wiggles
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About The Podcast
Music On Your Own Terms is a weekly podcast that aims to help musicians develop an entrepreneurial mindset through interviews, as well discussing resources, concepts, successes, and more. Providing a platform to talk about negative emotions such as anxiety and depression in order to help overcome them in the context of music, and reduce the social stigma.