Episode 30: Musical Cosmos

September 23rd, 2019  |  48 mins 29 secs

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Billy Ray Cyrus is getting richer and Neilson gave us a look at how the music industry is doing. Lets break it down.

Episode 29: Stay The Course

August 19th, 2019  |  1 hr 49 secs

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During this episode we dig into a news article about multiple streaming services (Spotify, Amazon, Google etc) filing an appeal over a possible rate increase for publishers and songwriters.

We get asked a lot of questions about being full time working musicians. One of the most prominent is: How do you sustain yourself financially?

Episode 28: Python Skin & Jet Lag

August 12th, 2019  |  58 mins 41 secs

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In this episode we get to hear all about Jon’s fly date gigs that took place in Oregon. We’ve been following along as Jon has been gearing for over a month to be ready for this stretch of gigs.

Episode 27: Aliens and Conjured Effects

July 29th, 2019  |  38 mins 1 sec

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In this episode we dive into how to best prepare for a fly gig. Planning for a fly date is much more of a detailed process than just showing up to your local bar / venue. Let's break it all down.

Episode 26: You've Been Warned

July 15th, 2019  |  45 mins 48 secs

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Gibson Guitars have issued a warning for us all.

Have you thought about stage presence? Do you know how to incorporate it?

Episode 25: Let's Talk Drums

June 24th, 2019  |  48 mins 27 secs

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In this episode Chris talks about the new drumset he recently purchased, along with the history of the company it came from.

Musical instruments are a tool. With that in mind, how do you shop when making a purchase?

Episode 24: He's Dead, Jim!

June 3rd, 2019  |  1 hr 15 secs

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In this episode Jon shares a story about his move from his tried and true pedal board to the new Line 6 HX series of products. He dives into what it looks like to make a move like this and what to expect along the way. He also gives some pro tips on using the HX products so that you get the most out of them.

Episode 23: Should You Move To Nashville?

May 28th, 2019  |  38 mins 54 secs

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We get this question a lot… Should I Move To Nashville?

If you do move, do you have the willpower to stay? Can you afford to be there for several years as you build up your resume?

Episode 22: Becoming A Well Rounded Player

May 20th, 2019  |  1 hr 1 min

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As a working musician being a well rounded player is paramount to your success. Being well versed in multiple styles and playing situations means you get call backs… and we all want that.

Episode 21: Are You Fit For Your Gig?

April 15th, 2019  |  25 mins 4 secs

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Keeping ourselves in shape will help us working musicians in so many ways. In this episode we dig deep into this ever growing topic.