Make More Music

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with Courtney & JT from Thompson Guitar & Thrift! This is a super encouraging chat for people thinking about starting their own business, guitar tinkerers, and generally some awesome motivation.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat again our dear friend, M. W. Hale! We talk about the process of DIY-ing a record, forming a band, getting gigs, and more.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with concert pianist, author, podcast host, content creator, educator... clearly she does it all, Jeeyoon Kim! She shares her backstory and how she inspires connection through classical music in everything that she does. 

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with my friend and colleague Jesse Asch-Ortiz, LCAT, M.S., MT-BC. He shares his musical backstory, experiences working in mental health music therapy, and we talk about our collaborations for the Music Therapy TECHNook.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with my colleague and friend Dr. Lorna Segall, MT-BC. She shares her musical backstory, a little about music therapy, and what it's like to consider the academic trajectory of incoming undergraduates.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with my long time friends and previous bandmates, J.T. Butcher and Drew Charron... and we talk about their careers in music and path to renovating a home into a recording studio. If you like banter, this the banterest banter you've ever wanted.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with pedal company owner & DIY supporter John Esterly of Rare Buzz Effects. He shares his musical backstory, an intro to DIY pedals, and more.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with vocalist, educator, and artist Pyeng Threadgill. She shares her musical backstory, about vocal health, and how she creates safe spaces for non-binary and BIPOC to explore their voice.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with the gear community hot topic himself, Joel Korte of Chase Bliss Audio. He shares his musical backstory, we talk about his unique path to gear, finding his way through traumatic experiences, stuttering & self-acceptance, and we talk about consumerism in the pedal industry.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with the awesome pedal power couple with Grant & Karen from BIG EAR Pedals. They share their backstory and what it's like to navigate the music industry from the autism spectrum, as well as fun stories that rope in Tommy Hilfiger, cats (of course), banter, and more serious topics, too!

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with the incomparable Daniel Donato. He shares his musical backstory, we talk the Grateful Dead, the origins of Cosmic Country, telecasters, and more.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with country music internet savior and podcast radio host, W. B. Walker. He shares his musical backstory, the development of the Old Soul Radio Show, being friends with Colter Wall, mental health, finding Jesus, and more.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with professor, podcaster, and equity consultant Hilary Jones. She shares her musical backstory, we talk equity & inclusion in the music-related industries, and how you can promote safe spaces in music communities.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with the thoughtful gear community podcasters Emily Harris & Andrew Rinard. They share their musical backstory, all about the podcast, and why hard conversations aren't confronted in the gear community.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with Rob Carli & Terry Stuart share their divergent backgrounds, how they connected through music, and their ambitious project to spread joy & music therapy advocacy through story-telling.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with owner of Porter Pickups / Porter Guitars and season three sponsor, Brian Porter. He shares his musical backstory and organic growth of Porter Pickups, learning through failure, and staying people oriented through his business mission.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with the owner of Partscaster Concierge, and season three sponsor, Gary Cooper. He shares his musical backstory and we dive into what is a partscaster, how to get into guitar DIY, woodworking, how to connect with your instrument.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today M. W. Hale turns the mic around on me to help with a final Q&A episode submitted from listeners! Be sure to check the show notes for cool things during the season break.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with my good friend turned artist, M. W. Hale. He shares his musical backstory and how he channeled the COVID blues into artistry previewing his upcoming album, Sorrowed Son. Also, two new music shoutouts from my friends!

26 minutes of silence for 26 years of life for Breonna Taylor. This week we are pausing to take remembrance for Breonna Taylor & the lives lost due to a history of white supremacy. Following is a musical reflection from Chris (the host) and my cousin/brother in law, Darian to Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On?"

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with Jack Forman, president and West Coast agent for the midsize production agency, BiCoastal Productions. He shares his musical backstory, talks about securing internships and finding your passion, gives some tips for up & coming artists, talks about the COVID pivot, and what it's like to work with interesting clients like Lee Rocker (of The Stray Cats), Colin Mochrie, Red Hot Chili Pipers, & more.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we take a music industry detour with communication specialist, educator, and YouTuber Brenden Kumarasamy. He shares his musical backstory and we break down some simple ways artists / creatives can connect with fans, communicate effectively, & grow their brand.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat withmy friend Elijah Da Costa. He shares his musical backstory as well as what it's like to work in live broadcast, his audio engineering & music making outlets, and his intimate, authenticity focused podcast "We Are Human". Also, a New Music Shoutout from the duo Dance Loud! You don't wanna miss this one.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with my music therapy colleague and president of the Ukulele Kids Club, Stephanie Epstein, MM, MT-BC. She shares her musical backstory and the awesome work of the 501(c)3 the Ukulele Kids Club. If you can, consider donating to this awesome organization!

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with Randall Taylor, better known for his experimental, tape-looping visual + musical artist moniker AMULETS. He shares his musical backstory, his interest in circuit bending, tape loop basics, & making the jump to full-time artistry. Stay til the end for a previously unreleased track off his recent EP.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with friend of the show and sponsor, Asher Del Buono of Caulfield Cables. He shares his musical backstory and a lot of knowledge about how the quality of your cables makes a difference for the music you make - live or recorded! And a COVID-19 themed new music shoutout from Brian Mackey.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with the multi-talented Amani Roberts. He is an author of the recent book DJs Mean Business, a college professor, podcaster, producer, & successful DJ. He shares his musical backstory, how he became a DJ, moving from corporate world to creative life, authoring a book, and even a new music shoutout from his recent EP!

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with Larry Tran, the music director at the main campus of Southeast Christian Church - which is collectively the 4th largest church in America. He shares his musical backstory, shares practical tips for recording, and discusses finding your voice. A new music shoutout from Hvy Bones as well!

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with Gunner Basinger & William Lamkin from the newly established, Louisville-area experimental electronic record label, Mt. Meteor Records. Gunner & William share their musical backstory, their love for electronic music, & what it's like to serve a niche community with a DIY record label. Stay tuned for a new music shoutout from their label!

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with Sean Arbow of Gunstreet Wiring Shop out of Portland, OR. He shares his musical backstory & how that has always been intertwined with an elusive health condition, starting his own company, and how & why the electronics inside your guitar make a difference. Don't forget to enter our instagram giveaway!

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with my colleague & friend, Amy Love, MA, MT-BC. She shares her musical backstory, how she became a music therapist, and her passion for serving pediatric oncology that has extended to empowering music therapists in the medical community.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. On this episode we chat with Sean Giovanni of The Record Shop recording & multi-media production company in Nashville, TN. He shares his musical backstory, experience as a producer, engineer, manager, educator, and productivity coach behind the Mind Map Tribe. You don't wanna miss this one!

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with William Kurk - artist, singer-songwriter, and pianist extraordinaire. He shares his musical backstory including a storied heritage in Chicago gospel culture, his experiences as an artist and "jobbing", how to find your own voice, & what it's like to partner with Reverb for his "Synth Sounds of" video series.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with my colleague & good friend, Jaytee Tang, MA, MT-BC. We finally got around to describing how you become a music therapist & Jaytee shares his global perspective on music therapy.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with Bryson Tarbet, a PreK-6th grade general music teacher just outside of Columbus, Ohio. He shares his musical backstory, why he loves improvisatory approaches to elementary education, and the pivot to remote teaching through covid-19. Bryson also hosts a blog with tons of educational resources entitled That Music Teacher with the partner podcast, That Music Podcast. You don't wanna miss this one!

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with the incomparable, Robert Randolph. Robert is a multi-grammy nominated artist, bandleader, pedal steel guitar virtuoso famous for blending genres and increasing international aware the Sacred Steel tradition that was born in the American Black pentecostal church. He shares his musical backstory of growing up with pentecostal pedal steel & hip-hop, to growing as an artist, to responding to coronavirus, to the issues in this world & understanding from a spiritual perspective. Also, stick around 'til the end for a great new music shout-out from Pyeng Threadgill. You really don't wanna miss this one!

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with Graham Cochrane - business coach, YouTuber, podcaster, blogger, and audio engineer. He shares his musical backstory and how he grew a no-name blog he started in the 2008 recession to 7 figure business that requires less than 5 hours a week to run. Graham is such an inspiring chat that will equip you to grow your brand, or inspire you to start one!

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with my dear friend and mentor Rich Moats. Rich is an amazing medical music therapist and she describes medical music therapy. She also shares her musical backstory, how she got into music therapy, and all about her thesis project on musical integrity and connecting to the music you make.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with pedal company power house, Brian Wampler of Wampler Pedals. Wampler pedals is an effects pedal manufacturer that has been making big waves since the mid-2000s. He shares his musical backstory, how he started his company, and how to help creatives realize their vision. We dove into issues businesses are facing in COVID-19, modding pedals, and how creatives can connect with an audience through good business practices. If you haven't already, try some of Wampler's amazing effects pedals and check out his new e-books on how to modify basic guitar pedals. You don't wanna miss this one!

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. On another installment of the social distance suite we chat with Nate Testa, a multi-faceted drummer and business owner. He shares his musical backstory and how he carved a unique path of serving others through his love of drums including working as a professional freelance drummer, drum tech, live sound engineer, and drum consultant. You don't wanna miss this one!

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with the whimsical bard, poet, and muse, Marya Stark. Marya Stark is a vocalist, composer, performer, and multi-instrumentalist. She is a discoverer of archetypes, a storyteller, bard, and muse.

She shares her musical backstory and early training as a music therapist ... and then we dive way down the rabbit hole and talk about eastern medical derived music & healing practices, songwriting & processing, and creativity with courting the Muse. You'll get a great intro to Medical QiGong, insight and psychodynamic processes through music, creativity and the Muse, an introduction to resonance healing practices, and how songwriting can play a role in communal healing. She is a multi-faceted, authentic artist that is currently releasing a new concept album about courting the Muse and is starting a course you can join about using Vocal Resonance to create big spiritual changes in your life.

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with Dr. Mason Hickman, a musician and civil engineer. He shares his musical backstory and a science-based approach to musical instruments and technologies. Hear how his other passions (architecture, math, and creating things) inspired him to attain a PhD in Civil Engineering with a focus on material sciences. He shares his interesting research on guitar strings, using frequency measurements to analyze materials, and other fun/nerdy things on this dive down the rabbit hole!

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Another Louisville artist feature and installment in the social distance suite. On this episode we chat with local artist, music educator, and political activist, Jecorey '1200' Arthur. He shares his musical backstory, authenticity, identity, and social responsibility. This is a great one that dives into deep topics including race. Follow Jecorey Arthur and see how he makes a difference in my community and his campaign for Metro City Council. You don't wanna miss this one!

Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with pioneering online music therapy presence, Rachel Rambach, MM, MT-BC. She shares her musical backstory and the motivation behind her recent book "Innovative Income for Music Therapists". Rachel is a true music therapy rockstar as a private practice owner and manager, the owner of Listen & Learn Music an online resource for music therapists, a multi-show host of music therapy podcasts, and published author and clinical songwriter. You don't want to miss this one!