Faking Notes Podcast
125 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsThis podcast for artist entrepreneurs, co-hosted by professional musicians ThatViolaKid and Trevor Bumgarner, features playful, authentic conversations with artists, influencers, and future titans of the music industry. Because school can’t teach you everything, we fill in the blanks with enthusiastic curiosity and real-life experience.
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Episodes
Violinist KILLS Podcast ft. DSharp
January 06, 2021 08:24 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBEp. 73 – You've seen his performances on youtube, the tiktoks, the insta. DSharp paved they way for content creators and is here to share his journey and knowledge with us all. We talk about covers, Katy Perry, finding your sound, releasing EPs, and so much more. DSharp is enharmonically equivalent to what? Joy, Joy is the right answer. - Follow DSharp on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/IAmDSharp Tik Tok/Twitter/FB: @whoisdsharp Website: http://www.whoisdsharp.com/ Music Links: ...
The Long Walk from Juilliard to the Met ft. Julia Choi
December 09, 2020 00:16 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBEp. 72 – How long does it take to get from Juilliard to the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra? 5+ years of hard work and patience, that's how long. Julia Choi joins the fam, talking about practice journals, finding purpose through teaching, DMA's, Entr’acte Podcast, triplets in K-Pop, and most important of all, the experience of being our ear-training TA. - Follow Julia on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliach0i/ podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/entracte-with-julia - Li...
Happy Fakesgiving!
November 26, 2020 23:57 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBEp. 71 - Happy Thanksgiving to all! We are grateful for all of our faking fam (that's you). We go through the list of all of our previous guests and provide insights, updates, and thanks for all they've given to us and the world. Give there episodes a listen if you want.
What are we up to? #1
November 03, 2020 03:30 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBEp. 70 - What are we up to these days? Drew and Trevor talk about what they've been up to outside the pod. How to get promoted, have a successful recording career in a pandemic, start a business, and how to still f@$k up. - Links to more Faking Notes here: https://linktr.ee/FakingNotesPodcast ~Tell us what you are up to in the form of a 5 star rating~
Finessin’ Finances ft. Wynton Grant
October 21, 2020 04:09 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBEp. 69 - Wanna know how to make a million bucks by the time you’re 30? When he’s not playing on film scores like the Lion King, nude modeling, or hacking houses, Wynton Grant is sharing his financial knowledge with the world – educating musicians and friends alike. We talk about the confidence in competence, mortgages aka TMI about PMI, finding disciple along the route, manifesting, and how to find joy in the grind. - Follow Wynton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WyntonGrant - Links to ...
Finances: from Fear to Fun
October 14, 2020 19:49 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBEp. 68 - Want financial planing advice and stock tips from two broke dudes? Well, do we have a pod to sell you. Drew and Trevor talk about managing financial anxiety, wealth growth, taxes, the expensive nature of being poor, broken systems, and what frameworks you can put into place to simply feel better about your money money money. ~Make sure to add leaving a rating and review to your schedule~ - Links to more Faking Notes here: https://linktr.ee/FakingNotesPodcast
Schedules, Routines, and Other Fun Things
October 07, 2020 23:15 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBEp. 67 – Hours just pass you by? Not getting S!#t done? Drew and Trevor are workin on it too. We talk tips on scheduling, routines, decision fatigue which somehow leads us to rightwing media, gender flipped debates, 2020 bonus rounds, fighting resistance and embracing the shadow. ~Make sure to add leaving a rating and review to your schedule~ - Links to more Faking Notes here: https://linktr.ee/FakingNotesPodcast
Faking Fam Feature: Jackie Carroll
October 01, 2020 05:34 - 1 hour - 87 MBEp. 66 - Faking Fam Feature no. 2, pod listener Jackie Carroll comes through! We talk about YouTube obsessions, versatility, moving to the big city, Tenacious D = Bach Inventions, improvisation in music and life, avatar, and how to be confident learning new things! — Follow Jackie Carroll Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM2ifFXgzCwPTIZ5wjL-fcQ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jackiecarrollmusic — Show Notes Bonus: https://soundcloud.com/beatsbysaad *If you liked that ^^ reco...
Faking Fam Feature 2: Jackie Carroll
October 01, 2020 05:34 - 1 hour - 87 MBEp. 66 - Faking Fam Feature no. 2, pod listener Jackie Carroll comes through! We talk about YouTube obsessions, versatility, moving to the big city, Tenacious D = Bach Inventions, improvisation in music and life, avatar, and how to be confident learning new things! — Follow Jackie Carroll Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM2ifFXgzCwPTIZ5wjL-fcQ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jackiecarrollmusic — Show Notes Bonus: https://soundcloud.com/beatsbysaad *If you liked that ^^ reco...
Music Marketing Magic ft. Courtney Ruckman
September 23, 2020 02:45 - 1 hour - 83 MBEp. 65 – Opera singer turned Marketing guru Courtney Ruckman comes through! We talk about Lil Nas X, career changes, social media addictions, Drake, 2nd hand TikTok, authenticity, and how to rhyme words with raddish - Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crsoprano Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crsoprano/ Website: http://www.courtneyruckman.com/ - Links to more Faking Notes here: https://linktr.ee/FakingNotesPodcast Dig the episode? Rate and subscribe
From Prison Guard to Juilliard ft. Lee Edward Colston II
September 07, 2020 17:52 - 2 hours - 118 MBEp. 64 – T.V. Writer for Fargo and For Life -> Lee Edward Colston comes through! We talk about racism, overcoming the struggle, ‘not' the Dallas Cowboys, time shares at rock bottom, shame debt, improving the silence, Philly, and how honesty and the mission of service leads to creating a classic work of art. - Follow Lee on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeColston and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatsmrcolston2u/ - Links to more Faking Notes here: https://linktr.ee/FakingN...
“Back When We Had Dreams” wt. Jeremy Jones
August 31, 2020 04:11 - 1 hour - 76 MBEp. 63 - Throwback! This convo with Jeremy happened in February, right before the earth exploded. We talked about the cultural nature of food, video game's musical influence, Hot Ones, and Jon Cena meets music theory. ...rateandsubscriberateandsubscribe
The Business of Making a Difference ft. Trala CEO Sam Walder
August 21, 2020 08:10 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBEp. 62 – Trying to start a company? Create an app? Educate the world? Trala CEO and co-founder Sam Walder comes through! We talk about the barriers in classical music education, building effective teams, truckers, entertainment in education, tuba gang, explains ‘money’, sleep-nutrition-exercise, and how to provide access to the life changing power of music education - Check out Trala at: https://trala.com/ - Links to more Faking Notes here: https://linktr.ee/FakingNotesPodcast whisper...
Mind Training: Become Limitless
August 14, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBEp. 61 – Can you train your memory? Is pattern recognition the key to success? Rate and Subscribe, Rate and Subscribe, Rate and Subscribe, Rate and Subscribe. Person Woman Man Camera TV. Drew and Trevor also talk about grit, goats, teaching private lessons, Trevor's Babycare service, and how to train your mind as a musician. Rate and Subscribe ~ Links to more Faking Notes here: https://linktr.ee/FakingNotesPodcast
Web Design: Own Your Story ft. Taylor Rossi
August 07, 2020 07:18 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBEp. 60 - Web designer, marketing maven, and flutist turned-digital-savior Taylor Rossi comes through! We talk about career switching, the positivity club, freelance life, myspace, therapy, support systems, yoga, and how embracing your story can unlock your future self. - Follow Taylor at: Website: https://www.taylorrossiflutist.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorflute/ Company Website: https://www.nicolericcardomedia.com/
Getting Over Yourself: Collaboration 101 ft. Jerome Begin
July 30, 2020 22:43 - 2 hours - 121 MBEp. 59 - Composer, Juilliard faculty, collaboration master, and not imposter Jerome Begin comes through! We talk about MTV, working with dancers and choreographers, Yeezus, #BassonHappens, school in the age of pandemic, punching through imposter syndrome, tax filling background music, album releases, and empowering collaborators to create the best art possible. – Check out his latest album here: https://jeromebegin.bandcamp.com/ – Follow Jerome Begin at: Instagram: @JeromeBegin Spotif...
Sweet Tea and Finding Purpose
July 23, 2020 23:30 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBEp. 58 - Drew and Trevor ramble about finding your purpose, turning things on and off again, making sweet tea, 21 Jump Street, avant-garde electronic music festivals, the return of fistulas, The Death of Stalin, Books, and taking control of your own story
Courage, Curiosity, and Beat Making ft. Dear Evergreen
July 16, 2020 22:56 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBEp. 57 - We hang with live streaming, Christmas tree growing, beat making and fearless producer Dear Evergreen. We talk about Salvador Dali, growing up on a Christmas tree farm, determination, streaming lights, curiosity, taking breaks, the perks of multiple stage names, the importance of hobbies, and how the fearlessness and a curious mind can take you to the next level. - Follow Dear Evergreen at: Bandcamp: https://dearevergreen.bandcamp.com/releases Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/deareve...
Writing Bios and Facing Fears ft. John Hong
July 08, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBEp. 56 - Drew and Trevor hang with copywriting, knowledge absorbing, board game guru, and future 30 under 30 – John Hong. We talk about marketing, learning through vulnerability, sportsmanship trophies, the show 24, MLM’s, a good cry, and the untapped power that words can have on your career. - Throughout the episode, you will hear clips from a recent interview featuring John as part of the Virtual Musician Summit Link here: https://www.virtualmusiciansummit.com/ - Follow John at Twitt...
DoomScrolling and You
July 01, 2020 22:04 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBEp. 55 - SEASON 2 - Drew and Trevor ramble about mindless internet consumption, the effects of power, Two Americas, performing for audiences of 0, Lo-Fi opinions, #ReadHomieRead, and the 'journey of understanding.'
The Not So Bonus, Bonus Episode
June 24, 2020 21:22 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBEp. 54 ~ SEASON 1 FINALE (Part 2) ~ Drew and Trevor ramble about videogame camaraderie, Stanley Kubrick, Bassoon Viola Gang, Neal Brennan, Ruth E. Carter, Internet Dopamine, Dave Chappelle, and the making of the Faking Notes Podcast season 1 = the importance of fun.
Best of Both Worlds ft. Johan Lenox
June 17, 2020 04:28 - 2 hours - 118 MBEp. 53 ~ SEASON 1 FINALE ~ Drew and Trevor hang with amaro drinking, producing, rising pop star and active success story Johan Lenox. We discuss meeting Kanye, extracurricular madness, Yale, Blueman Group, record an Earthquake live, blatant racism/sexism in the music industry, Stockhausen, Blackout Orchestra concerts, the lies we tell ourselves, and what it will take take to bring change to both pop and classical music — Follow Johan Lenox at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1KuV...
“It’s Depression" ft. intrnet boyfriend
June 11, 2020 00:14 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBEp. 52 - Drew and Trevor hang with singer, beat-maker, twitter-er, and human wifi: internet boyfriend. We chat about laugh tracks, advice columns for 10 year olds, Future, winning music, BLM, therapy, and how to channel interests and ‘faults' into creating your own aesthetic. ~ Follow intrnet boyfriend at: links: https://linktr.ee/intrnetbf twitter: https://twitter.com/intrnetbf69420 insta: https://www.instagram.com/intrnetbf/?hl=en ~ Black Lives Matter
America: New Game Plus
June 03, 2020 21:54 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBEp. 51 - Drew and Trevor ramble about the current crisis in America, John Mulaney meets UFC, disclaimers, the un-silent majority, and what can we do to actually enact change. - Protest how you can | Donate to as many organization as you can
Faking Fam Feature: Boutique Paul
May 26, 2020 21:41 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBEp. 50 - Drew and Trevor speak with producer, podcaster, skill machine, and reigning “number 1 fan” Boutique Paul. We talk about skill building, hydration, Only Fans, habits, podcasting, sampling, and what we can do to create community. — Follow Boutique Paul All socials: https://linktr.ee/btqpaul Podcast: https://linktr.ee/prefernottosaypodcast Music: https://btqpaul.bandcamp.com/track/same-material-as-the-sun — 68 Bits of Unsolicited Advice: https://kk.org/thetechnium/68-bits-of-un...
Faking Fam Feature 1: Boutique Paul
May 26, 2020 21:41 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBEp. 50 - Drew and Trevor speak with producer, podcaster, skill machine, and reigning “number 1 fan” Boutique Paul. We talk about skill building, hydration, Only Fans, habits, podcasting, sampling, and what we can do to create community. — Follow Boutique Paul All socials: https://linktr.ee/btqpaul Podcast: https://linktr.ee/prefernottosaypodcast Music: https://btqpaul.bandcamp.com/track/same-material-as-the-sun — 68 Bits of Unsolicited Advice: https://kk.org/thetechnium/68-bits-of-un...
Habits, Persistence, and the Long Run ft. Ken Kubota
May 19, 2020 22:06 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBEp. 49 - Drew and Trevor hang with cellist, band-leader, and sugar-free extraordinaire Ken Kubota. We discuss persistence, burnout, running, white balance, the things we do for friendship, how to find success on Youtube, and what it takes to be persistent while still evolving and adapting. — Follow Ken at: Website: https://www.kenjameskubota.com/ youtube (JHMS Jams): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNL7T_KVrZKypGloNwkFjHA Band (Empire Wild): https://www.empirewild.com/ Instagram: http...
Post Malone Toyota
May 13, 2020 06:27 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBEp. 48 - Drew and Trevor open with a discussion about the recent Ahmaud Arbery shooting and it’s context in recent history before shifting to our usual rambling: Talent show fails, SGN, protecting kids in the social media age, The Matrix 2, Twitter feed Tattoos, and how to "not let the perfect be the enemy of the good” - Stay safe out there Faking Fam, reach out at [email protected]
Perfecting Perfectionism
May 04, 2020 18:53 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBEp. 47 - Drew and Trevor ramble about DAW’s, combatting perfectionism, what knowledge and analysis can bring to enjoyment of music, just existing, and the diversification of education and classical music. -- Send questions to [email protected]
Past, Present, Pandemic
April 26, 2020 04:14 - 1 hour - 79 MBEp. 46 - Drew and Trevor ramble about expectation setting, revisiting old performances, animation, Hummel, being insiders, CD players, learning new programs, and looking at the past to understand the future.
Music School Audition Process
April 19, 2020 07:01 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBEp. 45 - Drew and Trevor ramble about the school audition process, music education verses performance degrees, the color orange, tom hanks going home, tenderizing babies, bassoon science experiments, and how to prepare yourself for a career in the arts. - Send us questions and comments to [email protected] 5 stars only
Lessons from the Tiger King
April 12, 2020 05:40 - 1 hour - 79 MBEp. 44 - Drew and Trevor ramble about Tiger King, how to escape a cult, documentaries, the Insane Clown Posse, the passage of time, and finding your voice through imitation. Send us questions to [email protected] 5 Stars only
Discipline Equals Freedom
April 05, 2020 03:50 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBEp. 43 - Drew and Trevor ramble about the livestream industry, democracy, instagram ad hackers, type A people, living in the moment, wartime, and how discipline enables freedom. Send recordings of questions to us at [email protected] *5 stars only*
The Purge: Toilet Paper
March 29, 2020 04:06 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBEp. 42 - Drew and Trevor ramble about bamboo startups, bassoon, teaching concepts, guitar virtuosity, driving across the country, college endowments, improvisation, and what makes a complete musician.
Purell Drone Strike
March 19, 2020 22:31 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBEp. 41 - Drew and Trevor ramble about bidets, teacher plants, photo presets, DJ’ing, Twitter, and the first steps to surviving the great social isolation. - 5 Stars for Bidets
Music and Comedy ft. Isabel Hagen
March 10, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBEp. 40 - Drew and Trevor talk with dual-threat comedian+musician Isabel Hagen about being your own boss, Tiny Desks, demanding funny, relationship to social media, stage anxiety, performance prep, Ariana Grande, and how skills can translate across different fields. Follow Isabel on: Website: https://www.isabelhagen.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/isabelhagen_?s=20 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabelhagen_/?hl=en
Alexander the Great 2020
March 04, 2020 17:39 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBEp. 39 - Drew and Trevor ramble about school, escapism, making moves, Alexander the Great, goal setting in a diverse career, energy investment, board members, and the importance of your environment. ***Send us recordings of your questions to [email protected]***
Make Your Own Stage ft. Jessica Ryan
February 25, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBEp. 38 - Drew and Trevor talk with theatre wiz, mixologist, podcaster, and idea machine Jessica Ryan about nature escapes, winding careers, app development, differences between the arts, pushing through highs and lows, and how to grow your idea into a business. Follow Jessica on: Take Me To Coffee Podcast: https://www.tm2cpodcast.com/ Website: https://www.jessicaryancreative.com/ Broadway Unlocked: https://www.broadwayunlocked.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaryannyla/
Real Life Alumni
February 18, 2020 17:05 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBEp. 37 - Drew and Trevor ramble about career balance, the post-audition thought process, fire alarms, alumni relations, laughter and tension, and what to actually expect from music school.
TikTok Audition Prep
February 11, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutes - 54.5 MBEp. 36 - Drew and Trevor ramble about pies, developing your artistic community, audition preparation, Brevard, and how your own media consumption can inform a personal promotion strategy.
Grammys R Us
February 06, 2020 06:53 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBEp. 35 - Drew and Trevor ramble about establishing yourself, Kobe Bryant, multiple streams of income, shower-casting, planning downtime, chaps, self marketing, and what it takes to wind up at the Grammys.
No-Pants Advocates
January 29, 2020 22:48 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBEp. 34 - Drew and Trevor ramble about the Grammys, Wagner, Bombshell, Netflix documentaries, advocacy, and solutions to improve the live show experience.
NAMM Survival Guide
January 26, 2020 03:29 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MBEp. 33 - Drew and Trevor ramble live from The NAMM Show, holding some micro-interviews about macro-topics, protecting the wallet, crunchy snacks, bird poop, scheduling, gear, embracing the future, and how to survive NAMM. Conversations with: Brian Koenig - https://www.briankoenigmusic.com/ Justine Stephens - https://www.justinestephens.com/ Matt Bell - https://mattbellviolinist.com/ Callie Galvez - https://calliegalvez.com/ Johan Sirota - http://www.jonahsirota.com/
Disney Princess Stans (ft. Amy)
January 15, 2020 04:13 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBEp. 32 - Drew and Trevor speak with Pod Board Member Amy Brown about Disney Princess Tiers, international diplomacy, college years, bullet journals, and how to build lasting friendships.
WW3 Swipes Right
January 07, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBEp. 31 - Drew and Trevor ramble about the technological revolution, impending war, premium snapchat, instincts, financial freedom, and other things we are not qualified to talk about.
New Pod, New Me 2020
December 30, 2019 18:38 - 52 minutes - 51.8 MBEp. 30 - Drew and Trevor ramble about the new year, Clorox wipes, NAMM, overcoming sickness, and the effects of location on your career.
Christmas Wars: The Rise of Skytalkers
December 24, 2019 19:07 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBEp. 29 - Drew and Trevor wish you happy holidays by discussing habit building, finding mentors, rituals, post-school strategies, and how to actually improve yourself this new year.
A Very Faking Holiday Special
December 19, 2019 02:52 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBEp. 28 - Drew and Trevor ramble through a fake holiday special, talking about 5 stars, stealing the declaration of independence, parenting contrasts, looking forward to the future, and being grateful for the past.
Demonetizing Japan
December 09, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBEp. 27 - Drew and Trevor ramble about Japanese history, consistency, how to mobilize, youtube controversy, dog bites, and our new phoning it in segment featuring Ken Kubota. Ken's JHMS Jams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNL7T_KVrZKypGloNwkFjHA
Embracing Fans and Experiences with Ayse Deniz
December 02, 2019 10:00 - 2 hours - 128 MBEp. 26 - Drew and Trevor speak with touring virtuoso and concert experience creator Ayse Deniz and Kurt Cobain, Liszt, creating a brand beyond just performance, Beethoven the Video Game, Immortality, and how embracing mistakes will always make you better in the long run. Follow her at: Upcoming Album: https://www.aysedenizgokcin.com/so/8fMuFWwPI Website: ADpianist.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ADpianist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ADPianist/ Youtube: https://www.yout...