Behind Their Music
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA podcast for musicians, aspiring musicians, or those who just love music. Singer, songwriter, and host Laura Powers interviews musicians and those affiliated with the music business to provide inspiration, insights, and tools for those who are in work in music. For more information on Laura Powers, you can go to her website www.laurapowers.net.
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Episodes
Making Music Using AI with Ashley Jackson
March 06, 2024 12:17 - 48 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this groundbreaking episode, Laura Michelle Powers and Ashley Jackson delve deep into the seismic shifts AI is triggering across creative landscapes and beyond. From Tyler Perry's dramatic pivot in response to AI's capabilities, to the democratization of film, TV, and music production, the hosts explore how technology is leveling the playing field for creators worldwide. They specifically discuss Ai music applications and developments that are changing the industry. Join Laura and Ashley o...
Nashville Music Scene and Johnny Cash
December 28, 2022 16:34 - 4 minutes - 4.63 MBLaura gives an update from Nashville where she went to the Johnny Cash museum and reflects on his incredible music career. Megastars often face rejection before breaking into the business and Johnny Cash's story definitely falls into that category. She also shares a lot of great tips for your next trip to Nashville you won't want to miss! Be on the lookout for the forthcoming release of Laura's new song that she recorded in London, "You Don't Know About Love"! You can connect with Laura at...
Making a Living as a Musical Artist in Las Vegas with Shawn Eiferman
August 17, 2022 13:21 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBShawn began playing guitar at the early age of nine growing up in Bellingham, Washington before he relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada where he currently resides and has performed everywhere there is a crowd and a plug in the wall! Shawn has spent his whole life surrounded by entertainment including an opera singer for a mother and a father who was a fitness pioneer who later did shows with Mae West and Debbie Reynolds who also preached health and nutrition in nationwide school assemblies and made...
GRAMMYs 2022 Wrap-Up
April 12, 2022 11:49 - 2 minutes - 2.58 MBLaura was at the star-studded awards show and has the scoop on all the awards as well as the more serious moments such as Ukrainian President Zelinsky's address. Be sure to listen to hear about all the awards given out by the Recording Academy. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram and TikTok at laurapowers44.
Music and Travel with Nicola Said
September 15, 2021 02:34 - 23 minutes - 16 MBNicola Said is a Maltese soprano and has performed in Cadogan Hall, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Barbican Hall, and at the Royal Opera House as Echo in Laurence Osborne’s opera Narkissus and the Reflektions. Nicola has recorded and premiered Paul Carroll’s works at Abbey Road Studios with the Commonwealth Orchestra and has given recitals for HRH The Earl of Wessex in a Duke of Edinburgh event and at St. James’s Palace. Other performances include Three Palaces Festival, Barrandov Opera, and the P...
Licensing Your Music with Jody Friedman
August 25, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBMusic supervisor Jody Friedman joins Laura to talk about the lesser-known revenue source for music creators: licensing! He discusses how it differs from publishing and shares tips on how to navigate the industry and succeed in the business. Learn more about his services (and podcast!) at https://www.licenseyourmusic.com/ Laura has just released her new song on Spotify! You can find her there at Laura Michelle Powers. If you "favorite" the song, add it to a playlist, and follow her artist pag...
Music Production with Laurence Hobbs from SAFO Music
June 11, 2020 19:28 - 21 minutes - 10.3 MBAs a writer and producer Laurence Hobbs has written with many acts including Sam Smith, Pixie Lott, Shayne Ward, Andy Abrahams, Jack Pack, Laura White and Amanda Wilson to name a few. Laurence Hobbs has written songs that have reached number 1 in 6 countries and has also received a Platinum and Gold disc for one of his songs. Laurence owns Safo Music group, who specialise in artist development and are passionate about helping up and coming singers to fulfil their potential. www.safomusicgro...
Making Music from home with Marisa Imôn
April 30, 2020 14:01 - 31 minutes - 16.4 MBMarisa is an internationally bestselling author, musician, voice over artist and comedic motivational speaker. She has created hundreds of meditations for various apps and businesses across the globe, serving clients across 14 countries, spanning 4 continents. Her motivational performances combine music, comedy and inspirational messages to battle stigma of mental illness and stimulate dialogue. Marisa lives with Bipolar Type 1 and promotes the mindfulness practices that have positively sup...
ASCAP Sundance with Civil Twilight singer Steven Dayvid McKellar
February 22, 2020 13:27 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBLaura met Steven Dayvid McKellar, a South African Born artist, musician and writer, while she was at the Sundance Film Festival. He is the lead singer for Civil Twilight and currently lives in Nashville, TN. Learn more about his music and artwork at https://stevendayvidmckellar.com/ https://stevendayvidmckellar.bandcamp.com/ To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapo...
Producing Music with Electropoint
January 25, 2020 01:40 - 28 minutes - 15.3 MBRoman Molino Dunn is an award-winning composer and Billboard-charting music producer (a.k.a Electropoint) at Mirrortone Studios in New York City. He has composed and produced music for advertising agencies and corporations, for television commercials, tv shows, short film, feature films, radio, and internet campaigns. Brands who have used his music include Burger King, PayPal, Marriott, Michael Kors, NBC, The Ad Council, Clinique, Snapple, Globe and Mail, Honeywell, Maserati, Tom Ford, Kopari...
Music Video Creator Panel at the Seattle Film Summit
December 16, 2019 14:20 - 47 minutes - 43 MBLaura moderated a panel discussion at the Seattle Film Summit with veteran music and music video producers from the area. They talk about the creative process, taking risks, and making the most out of a small budget. Learn more about the Summit at https://seattlefilmsummit.com/ Panelists: Anthony L. Ray “Sir Mix-a-Lot” @therealmix @sirmixalot Josh Taft http://www.joshtaft.com/ Jon Jon Augustavo @jonjonaye http://www.jonjonaug.com/ To find out more about Laura and her work please visit he...
Music Video Do’s and Don’ts with Warren Workman
June 22, 2019 00:05 - 19 minutes - 19.6 MBWarren Workman is a programmer for the Annual Utah Music Awards competition which recognizes new and undiscovered musicians around the world at a red carpet event. If you attend, you can meet producers, directors, cinematographers, editors and fellow musicians in Orem Utah. Past winners of the Utah Music Awards have gone on to collaborate with some of the biggest artist today. Previous winners include: Lindsey Sterling, Shaun Canon, Nathan Osmond, and dozens more. Learn more at https://filmfr...
Working with a Pro Songwriter with Travis Ekodol
March 15, 2019 08:55 - 23 minutes - 44.8 MBTravis is a musician whose recent single, “Good Reason”, was produced by J.R. Richards, the original lead singer and songwriter for Dishwalla, and he continues to collaborate and write for other artists as well as working on his debut album. You can listen to Travis wherever you stream your music or visit www.travisekodol.com, or follow him on Instagram @travisekodol.To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on twitter ...
Soundtracks and Folk Rock with Lawrence C. Connolly
March 11, 2019 06:36 - 18 minutes - 19.2 MBLawrence C. Connolly is a musician and writer who composed a soundtrack to accompany his critically acclaimed novel, Veins Cycle. You can find Veins: the Soundtrack on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/veins-the-soundtrack/353094853) and Spotify. Music recorded by his Laughrey Connolly Band is exclusively available on Bandcamp. Learn more at https://lawrencecconnolly.com or find him on Facebook @LawrenceCConnolly and on Twitter @LCConnolly. To find out more about Laura and her work pl...
Original Country Pop Music with Jennifer Woods
December 24, 2018 10:59 - 9 minutes - 10.6 MBJennifer Woods is a singer/songwriter and actress in Los Angeles who has worked with the producer Andrew Rollins. She is also an actress and is best known for her work in Dead Sea (2014) and L2 Living (2012). Find her on social media @_jenniferwoods or on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/5JzZ7rqwnDWRaixHfIfqhl. To find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, ...
Intuition and Inspiration with El Javi
September 08, 2018 07:07 - 31 minutes - 31 MBEl Javi, out of Mexico City, joins the spirit of flamenco with the heart of rock producing the unparalleled experience of Rock Flamenco. Highlights of his career include Festival of the Arts in Coahuila Mexico, The Jazz and Blues festival in Santa Clarita, CA , the Denver International Festival, and opening for Diego el Cigala during his Noche Tacumana world tour in San Miguel de Allende, Mex. Learn more at http://eljavi.com/music or on social media @eljavimusic. You can connect with Laura at...
Adam Chester, Artist and the Surrogate Elton John
August 09, 2018 08:45 - 25 minutes - 20 MBAdam Chester works as a professional composer, arranger, pianist and singer/songwriter. Since 2005, he’s earned the title of the “Surrogate Elton John”, working exclusively with Sir Elton and his band as Elton’s only “stand-in” on the piano and vocals for various rehearsals, sound checks and concert appearances. Adam also composes, arranges and conducts for Elton. In 2007, Adam conducted the Brooklyn Youth Chorus in concert at Madison Square Garden for Elton’s 60th Birthday Concert, and in 20...
From Drummer to Artist - Prescott Ellison
August 02, 2018 05:00 - 30 minutes - 44 MBPrescott Ellison is a Grammy Award-winning drummer who has toured and recorded with artists including Brian McKnight, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera and Earth, Wind, and Fire. He is also an author of books on health and fitness as well as the inventor of The Body Bench. Learn more about his company Ellison Lifestyle Group at ellisonlifestylegroup.com and find him on Instagram @prescottellison as well as on Facebook and Youtube. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Face...
Music Supervision with Rosie Howe
April 13, 2018 06:30 - 20 minutes - 16.4 MBAs an active member in the entertainment industry since 2011, Rosie Howe is committed to creating memorable projects by pairing content producers with the best musical talent. After playing music for over 11 years Rosie fell in love with music supervision. She has supervised projects in television, feature films, documentaries, and restaurant curation. Learn more at http://www.straightupmusicsupe.com. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on Twitter ...
The Rock Star Attitude with Mark Schulman
November 23, 2017 06:00 - 30 minutes - 23.4 MBMark has enjoyed an unprecedented career over the last 28 years as a first call drummer for world-class rock and pop artists. He has been voted âTop 3 Pop-Rock Drummersâ in the Modern Drummer Readerâs Poll. Mark has shared the stage with P!NK on three record breaking world tours as well as numerous other Rock nâ Roll stars. Schulmanâs writing/production credits include films, various international TV shows and commercials, radio jingles and interactive media projects for major busin...
House Concerts with Shannon Curtis
September 27, 2017 09:00 - 33 minutes - 9.79 MBShannon Curtis writes songs and stories, and performs them as a dynamic one-woman-and-keyboard show. She makes records with her husband, producer Jamie Hill, with a cinematic artpop sound. And the two of them set out every year to deliver Shannonâs songs to audiences across the continent, wrapped up in intimate experiences with a powerfully punk aesthetic. Theyâre currently in the midst of their 6th annual house concert tour, this year stopping in 70 backyards and living rooms all over No...
Electronic Music with Buddha Bomb
August 09, 2017 09:00 - 16 minutes - 6.02 MBBuddha Bomb is the chosen musical performance name of software developer, James Jobson. As CEO of a Boulder software company, he created and marketed a major software application for three decades. But music is his passion and he is best known as Buddha Bomb. He has been a host on KGNU public radio since 1997, and has performed at music festivals, ecstatic-style dances, parties and events of all kinds since 2001. Buddha Bomb has devoted the greatest part of his life to elevating consciousness...
Processing Creativity with Jesse Cannon
July 26, 2017 09:00 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MBOver the past two decades, Jesse Cannon has worked in nearly every aspect of the music business. Most notably, recording bands like Animal Collective, The Misfits, The Menzingers, Man Overboard, Basement, Transit, Thank You Scientist, Somos, Leftover Crack as well as mastering records for acts like Brand New, NOFX, Bad Books, Real Friends and over a thousand more. He received his pedigree under producers like Ross Robinson and Steve Evetts with groups like The Cure, Limp Bizkit, Dillinger Esc...
Breaking into Electronic Music with DJ Folami
July 19, 2017 09:00 - 18 minutes - 6.54 MBDJFolami, a native of New York City, parlayed a love of music into learning the mechanisms of record labels and talent buying. She also found a proclivity nurturing and curating parties, and finally, DJ'ing. During her time in NYC, she also found a passion for (and excels at) producing soundscapes for fashion shows and special events. Relocating to Aspen, CO spawned a new world of music curation. For over a decade, DJFolami was the Music Coordinator at the Caribou Club and also enjoys opening...
Clearing Negative Thought Patterns with Michelle Colt
July 13, 2017 09:00 - 38 minutes - 71.8 MBMichelle is passionate about helping women connect to their authentic selves, get past their perceived limitations and shine in their lives and careers. Having overcome tremendous obstacles herself, including severe anxiety, self-doubt, recurring negative mind loops and ultimately a tremendous fear to shine and let herself be seen she came to realize there are key factors that are specific to women that had to be brought to light. In addition to private coaching she has been teaching workshop...
Planning a Premiere with Scott Little
July 05, 2017 09:00 - 36 minutes - 85.5 MBScott Little is a filmmaker and the CEO of LifeFlip Empire where he recently completed Electric Heart, a silent narrative film with an EDM soundtrack. In this follow-up interview he reflects upon the production and screening process as well as the film’s reception since his last conversation with Laura in March. For more information visit www.LifeFlipMedia.com/ElectricHeart or find them on instagram and Facebook @electricheartmovie. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Face...
Back to Basics with Justin Locke
June 28, 2017 09:00 - 19 minutes - 6.75 MBJustin Locke is a speaker, playwright, author and musician formerly with the Boston. In this episode he talks about lesser-known keys to success and shares humorous anecdotes from his career. Learn more about Justin at www.justinlocke.com and connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, on twitter @thatlaurapowers, and on instagram at laurapowers44.
Composing for Film with Brian S. Carr
June 21, 2017 08:00 - 22 minutes - 54.5 MBBrian S. Carr is a composer for film and television based in Los Angeles. He first found his way into music through a piano given to him by a great aunt when he was 2 years old and later went to study classical music at Pepperdine University and Arizona State University. After moving to L.A. he became involved in writing songs, arranging strings, and producing demos for various artists which eventually lead to his work with Colbie Caillat as a keyboardist and string arranger, and for many sea...
Royalty Exchange with Antony Bruno
June 15, 2017 09:00 - 17 minutes - 33.9 MBAs the former digital editor for Billboard magazine, Antony followed the digital music industry's evolution since the launch of iTunes. He since has advised such music services as Beats Music, Beatport, Topspin, Xbox, Mixcloud and others. He is currently the director of communications for www.royaltyexchange.com which helps artists raise money by connecting them with investors on the world’s first marketplace for buying and selling royalties. You can connect with Laura at www.laurapowers.net...
Basic Legal Issues with Wallace Collins
June 10, 2017 22:31 - 21 minutes - 40.8 MBWallace Collins is an entertainment lawyer based in New York city handling entertainment law, copyright, trademark and related intellectual property law matters in the music, film, television, book and fine arts areas as well as in the general communications and technology fields. He has represented clients in contract disputes, negotiations and business entity formation and he is representing several high profile clients on copyright terminations. He has represented recording artists, songw...
Music Business Strategy with Edward Unger
June 07, 2017 09:00 - 20 minutes - 49.7 MBEdward Unger is a musician and marketing expert who helps make more time and money for big business, entrepreneurs, music business and sole proprietors. He founded Blue Sound Studios in 2000 as a music production, recording, mixing and mastering business and it quickly grew to acquire global clientele and offer classes, songwriting workshops, and sound design and audio engineering services. Blue Sound Studios formed an online music production program known as Computer Music Production School....
AcousticaElectronica with Danny Satori
May 31, 2017 06:00 - 20 minutes - 6.96 MBDanny “Satori” Kutty is a pianist, DJ, producer, and sonic designer whose artistry is rooted in classical training but is on the curve of defining what music can be. He has performed throughout the Boston area and abroad and toured extensively with Touch Performance Art’s AcousticaElectronica where Laura met him. His New Music improvisations draw inspiration from universal soundscapes, and as a DJ his blend of House Music, Global Lounge, and Chill Electronica have established him as a premie...
DMCA for Musicians with John Tehranian
May 24, 2017 08:00 - 28 minutes - 8.82 MBJohn Tehranian is a founding partner of One LLP, a thirty-attorney intellectual property and entertainment firm with offices in Beverly Hills, Newport Beach and Del Mar, California. He is also the Paul W. Wildman Chair and Professor of Law at Southwestern Law School. In this episode we discussed the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) and how it can impact musicians. A graduate of Harvard University and Yale Law School, John has litigated numerous high-profile lawsuits, including copyri...
New Orleans Jazzfest with BMike
May 16, 2017 20:17 - 5 minutes - 13.8 MBThe New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, a.k.a Jazz Fest, is a 10-day cultural feast in which thousands of musicians, cooks and craftspeople welcome 400,000 visitors each year. The Louisiana Heritage Fair showcases unforgettable music on multiple stages, delicious Louisiana cuisine in two large food areas, and crafts artisans from the region and around the world demonstrating and selling their work. The Louisiana Heritage Fair is held at the Fair Grounds Race Course over the course of 2 week...
Break the Business with Ryan Kairalla
May 10, 2017 22:30 - 22 minutes - 7.42 MBRyan Kairalla is a lawyer, writer, podcaster, and teacher. He advises clients in the music industry on a wide range of entertainment and business matters including recording agreements, publishing agreements, management agreements, music licensing, media appearances, live performances, entertainment litigation, copyright and trademark counseling, and corporate matters. He has represented chart-topping hitmakers and up-and-coming musicians alike. Laura met Ryan at NAMM where he was a presenter...
Travel Hacking for Musicians with Ian McCartor
May 03, 2017 21:25 - 12 minutes - 24.2 MBIan McCartor works with a hospice company located on the coast of north county San Diego as a registered nurse. He has been writing songs inspired by the wisdom of the dying, with the hopes of teaching others to live life to the fullest in light of these lessons. He has been using songwriting in these environments as a way to compartmentalize loss, redirecting the perspective to something that can be seen as beautiful. He also sits bedside with those who are alone in their final hours, offeri...
Basic Legal Issues for Musicians with Wallace Collins
April 26, 2017 19:26 - 21 minutes - 39 MBWallace Collins is an entertainment lawyer based in New York city handling entertainment law, copyright, trademark and related intellectual property law matters in the music, film, television, book and fine arts areas as well as in the general communications and technology fields. He has represented clients in contract disputes, negotiations and business entity formation and he is representing several high profile clients on copyright terminations. He has represented recording artists, songw...
Music Inspiration with Eric Tingstad
April 19, 2017 21:28 - 22 minutes - 41.1 MBEric Tingstad (born December 16, 1954) is an American Grammy Award-winning multi-genre record producer, musician and songwriter / composer. He was born and raised in Seattle, WA where he currently resides. Best known as a fingerstyle guitarist, Tingstad has performed, recorded, and produced Alternative Country, Blues, Americana, Rock, Smooth Jazz and Ambient / New Age music. Tingstad won a Grammy Award for Best New Age Album in 2003 as artist, engineer, and producer of Tingstad and Rumbelâs...
WMC and Forealismtribe
April 12, 2017 18:38 - 8 minutes - 19.2 MBLaura talked about her experience at Winter Music Conference and in South Beach. Stay tuned for more interviews with people she met at WMC. Laura talked with Forealism Tribe live at WMC. Forealismtribe is comprised the characters Star Power and Soul Force, a DJ and Performance Art Duo that appear in this reality from Another Dimension bringing positive energy and vibrations to the world. You can learn more about Forealismtribe on their website http://www.forealismtribe.com. You can also on fa...
World Class Drumming with Kenny Aronoff
April 05, 2017 14:14 - 18 minutes - 33.5 MBKenny Aronoff was #1 Pop/Rock Drummer and #1 Studio Drummer by Modern Drummer, and one of the "100 Greatest Drummers of All Time" by Rolling Stone. Throughout his career of nearly four decades, he has recorded and performed with the biggest stars in every genre of music, including John Mellencamp, Bruce Springsteen, Melissa Etheridge, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Legend, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Garth Brooks, Bruno Mars, Willie Nelson, Santana, Keith Urban, Stevie Wonder, the Rolling Stones, ...
Winter Music Conference and Electric Heart Film
March 29, 2017 23:56 - 25 minutes - 59.4 MBScott Little is the Producer of Electric Heart, LifeFlip’s first FilmEDM Experience, a silent narrative feature film accompanied by an Electric Dance Music mix (28 individually wrapped music videos with the same story consistently through all 28). With a running time of 73 minutes, Electric Heart features music by Armin van Buuren, Dash Berlin, Chuckie, Gabriel & Dresden, and many others. Scott's experience includes years spent with Vello Virkhaus of V Squared Labs assisting with visuals a...
SXSW - Biotech and Music with Cassie Shankman
March 15, 2017 11:57 - 14 minutes - 9.64 MBCassie Shankman is an Austin-based composer/orchestrator, pianist and DJ (Cass&Ra). As a composer and orchestrator, she has been recognized for her work with film, visual artists, chamber groups, wind ensembles, apps, musicals, and music therapy technology. As a performer and DJ, she's played with legendary musicians such as jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, and DEVO's frontman Mark Mothersbaugh, and has DJ'd for audiences of 500+ people. She will be DJing Spredfast's SXSW Social Suite 3-Day H...
Cover Songs and Writing Music with Cassie B
March 10, 2017 00:41 - 21 minutes - 5 MBCassie B is a San Diego native, pursuing a life of music. Her sound is a pop, funky vibe. Cassie's goal is to inspire “listeners to feel the music and not be able to stay in their seat. Her performances are known for their energetic and engaging experience and it's her goal as an artist to bring happiness and fun to everyone's heart!”For more information on Cassie B please visit: Www.CBMusicProductions.com or email Cassie directly at: [email protected]. She can also be found on Fa...
Music Photography with Robert Downs
February 27, 2017 19:27 - 34 minutes - 7.97 MBRobert Downs has lived his dream making a living combining art and commerce as a photographer with clients ranging from the Los Angeles Times and Sony Pictures to DRUM! Rhythm and Total Guitar magazines. Robert has provided branding imagery for clients and partners such as Zildjian, Gretsch, Pearl Corp, Dean Guitars, Audix, Sabian, Peavey, Tama with location and production shoots here in the United States and Europe. When not photographing top bands such as Incubus, Stone Temple Pilots, Defto...
Laura Powers on Breaking the Business Podcast
February 20, 2017 00:17 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBLaura was recently interviewed by Ryan Kairalla on his podcast about the music business, Breaking the Business. You can learn more about Ryan’s podcast and book at http://www.breakthebusiness.com. Laura is a singer, songwriter, entertainer, model, host, actress and psychic. She grew up in a family of musicians and was singing and performing at a young age. As an adult, she studied theater and got into film, modeling, and hosting. She later worked as a psychic and published several works abou...
Grammy Nominee Tips for Success
February 11, 2017 23:09 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBGrammy nominees from the children’s music category in 2017 for a special concert held at Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood spoke with me about their work and what worked for them. We discussed their inspiration and tips for making it in the music business. One common theme was the importance of doing what is authentic to you and not doing what you think would work, just because it’s a formula. Almost all of the artists also discussed that they were musicians outside of children’s music first and...
NAMM Tips and Interview with Chesbro CEO Tana Stahn
February 10, 2017 16:59 - 5 minutes - 8.01 MBA message from Laura with tips for NAMM: "As a first time attendee of NAMM in Anaheim, I decided to share some tips with you on the event followed up with an interview with Teton Guitars and Chesbro CEO Tana Stahn. First of all, I recommend staying close though actually not on-site. I stayed about a mile and a half away which was a quick ride to and from so it was close and convenient but a bit away from the fray. I highly recommend bringing snacks and food as the food lines were often 45 min...
Working with a Producer with Wes Maebe
February 05, 2017 23:38 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBThis interview was done live with Wes Maebe at David at NAMM in Anaheim following a panel that Wes participated in. Born and raised in Belgium, Award winning engineer Wes Maebe moved to London to study audio technology in 1998, returning to live here in 2003. Initially dividing his time between being a visiting lecturer in Audio Technology at City of Westminster College and building a client base for freelance recording, mixing, mastering and live work, Wes moved to full-time engineering in ...
Soundbreaking the Documentary
January 30, 2017 02:08 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBThis interview was done live with David Paro at NAMM in Anaheim following a panel and feature on the documentary. David Paro of Higher Ground is a veteran marketer and presenter of the film-series. Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music is a breakthrough eight-part documentary-series which was the final project of legendary Beatles' producer Sir George Martin. The show, which made its U.S. debut on PBS in November 2016, can be found on iTunes, Amazon, Hulu, Vudu, among...
Lisa Loeb Live at NAMM
January 21, 2017 11:19 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBLisa Loeb is a singer/songwriter, producer, touring artist, actor, author and philanthropist who started her career with the platinum-selling number (or No.) 1 hit song, “Stay (I Missed You)” from the film Reality Bites, as well as two back-to-back albums that were certified Gold—Tails and Firecracker. A trailblazing independent artist, Lisa was the first musician to have a number (or No.) 1 single while not signed to a recording contract. She followed that remarkable feat with the hit single...