The Music Mentor

On this week's episode I focus on 3 brands that have allowed me to become less intimidated by technology and helped me not only embrace it but more importantly, become empowered by it. Roland, sE Electronics and Focusrite

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I share an anecdote with you that brings me to why I think it's important to ask ourselves questions and not just vocalizing a statement. Let me know what you think! 

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I chat about TikTok ant the role I feel it can play in a musician just like myself.

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I share some thoughts about this idea that a brand is an absolute must for musicians. I discuss how promoting yourself is not the smartest idea depending on the setting. 

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I talk about how important it is to respect and properly learn cover songs. Maybe you've heard that "we play how we practice" when it comes to sports, and it sure applies to music, however, today I illustrate it more like this: how you play cover songs is how you play "real" songs. 

On this week's rather personal episode, I chat about my experience performing at  Lolapalooza festivals in South America and ohh yeah, I chat about how we almost died when lighting hit our plane.

On this week's episode I give you a quick run down as to what 2022 has been for me. I include things such as working with Miley, Coachella with Carly Rae Jepsen and stay tuned til the end for a special announcement! 

On this week's very special episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I got to sit down with one of the most intelligent, interesting, eloquent humans I have ever met aka Sarah Kendzior! \r\n\r\nSarah is a best selling author and her books "The View From Flyover Country" and "Hiding In Plain Site" are absolutely incredible.  You can find these books here:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.sarahkendzior.com\r\n\r\nWe talk about her love for music, her favorite band Guns N' Roses and much more and although we do get a little bit into politics as well  you gotta listen til the end when I ask her to pick her 14 favorite songs between Use Your Illusion I & II.\r\n\r\n\r\n

On this week\'s episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I share with you a conversation/interview I had with one of the best musicians, drummers and educators in the game aka Dave DiCenso. \r\n\r\nOur long convo touched upon topics such as:  Covid, online lessons, the impostor syndrome, his former student Adam Deitch, what its like bouncing from totally different music styles and much more.\r\n\r\nTo learn more about Dave  please visit www.davedicenso.com where you can also purchase his incredible books: Universal Rhythms and Rhythm & Drumming Demystified \r\n\r\nPlease share, rate, review and subscribe!\r\n

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I chat about how sometimes as both a live or session musician we don't get the most direct and obvious of directions and we end up having to read the mind or pretty much guess, what we are asked to do. I raise a few things to keep in mind as well as share a few tips to actually try and read minds.

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I celebrate with you all the 5 year anniversary of this crazy show. I not only give thanks to each and every one of you but I also ask you for some pointers, suggestions and more to make the next 5 years even better.

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I chat about the importance of reaching out to our friends, specially during the times we're all going through. One text, one email, one phone call might be precisely what they need.

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I quickly chat about what a wonderful platform Twitch has been, why I recommend it to EVERYBODY and what my schedule is looking like these days.

On this week's very drum-centric episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I discuss some of the advantages of getting yourself an Electronic drum set, why I think it might good an option and I also tell you what I did and would recommend most people do.

On this week's very drum-centric episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I discuss some of the advantages of getting yourself an Electronic drum set, why I think it might good an option and I also tell you what I did and would recommend most people do.

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I tell you about the one thing that has helped me get out of my own headspace and which has allowed me to find empathy and musical inspiration. 

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I break down what I think are the best choices for someone who wants to get started on percussion. Maybe you've had a interest in this world for a while, or maybe you are faced with the task of recording yourself since the world is an absolute whirlwind at the moment. Whatever the reason, these tips and suggestions might help you choose a few instruments and more importantly, know why you're getting them. 

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I share with you something that has allowed me to connect deeper, not only with the music I must learn, but also with the artists on a personal level. Listening to what THEY listen to, understand it and respect it. 

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I chat about something I find very interesting which is when two things that don't seem to be connected are in actuality not only connected but they are the reason the other one exists.

On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I share with you some of my young, yet incredible experience, as a streamer, specifically on TWITCH. I absolutely love this platform! If you have ever wondered what it's about, how to get started and advantages of adding this to your creative output arsenal, then this is the episode for you!