Matt returns to the Mindful Musician podcast to talk about his new-ish role as the Executive Director of The SHU Community Theatre in Fairfield Connecticut and to tell you to come see comedian Todd Barry there on Saturday February 24th. VENUE WEBSITE: https://shucommunitytheatre.org/ GET TICKETS FOR TODD BARRY'S HALF JOKING TOUR: http://shucommunit…

link to part 1: http://www.mattoestreicher.com/themindfulmusician/2019/10/15/ep35-an-exploration-of-improvisation-with-stephen-nachmanovitchpart-1 part 1 on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-35-exploration-improvisation-stephen-nachmanovitch/id1039740479?i=1000453557899 The full length album that we recorded: "The Liquid Between The …

The full length album that we recorded: "The Liquid Between The Styles" - (including the pieces from this podcast) https://themindfulmusician.bandcamp.com/releases Stephen Nachmanovitch links: Website: http://www.freeplay.com/ His new book The Art of Is: Improvisation as a way of life http://www.freeplay.com/Writings/TheArtOfIs.php His classic book…

Here's a mini-episode related to ep.33 where I interviewed Jazz Educator Jamey Aebersold. Mini-episodes are for: talking about a specific idea from the interview that I was inspired by, keeping the momentum of the podcast, and for talking about some of my current projects(self-promotion.) Music for this episode: Per Your Request - The Verve Jazz En…

Jamey Aebersold was born July 21, 1939, in New Albany, Indiana. He attended college at Indiana University and graduated in 1962 with a Masters Degree in Saxophone. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music by Indiana University in 1992. He also plays piano, bass and banjo. In 1989, the International Association of Jazz Educators inducted Jamey …

Mini episodes aim to clarify and catalog one idea or principle that can be helpful to those of us who manage our own creative careers. This episode features a story from Composer David Friedman(The Today Show, Desperate Measures, We Can Be Kind) about asking for what you want. To hear more from David, listen to episodes 30 and 31. Link to the blog …

DAVID FRIEDMAN David Friedman, composer of the award-winning hit musical, Desperate Measures, (Drama Desk for Music and Lyrics/Outer Critics and Off Broadway Alliance Awards for Best Musical) is one of this country's most beloved songwriters, best known for writing songs that touch our hearts and speak to our souls. He has written songs for everyon…

DAVID FRIEDMAN David Friedman, composer of the award-winning hit musical, Desperate Measures, (Drama Desk for Music and Lyrics/Outer Critics and Off Broadway Alliance Awards for Best Musical) is one of this country's most beloved songwriters, best known for writing songs that touch our hearts and speak to our souls. He has written songs for everyon…

Lipbone Redding is an award-winning vocalist, guitar player, voice-strumentalist, storyteller, songwriter, author, teacher and traveler. He is best known for his one-man orchestra show; simultaneously playing, singing and making the instrument sounds with his mouth and without the use of a loop pedal. Lipbone incorporates a full spectrum of musical…

Dwayne Cooper is from Florence, SC and currently lives in NYC. He began singing in a Christian a cappella group called “The Cunningham Singers”. Often referred as a modern day Sammy Davis Jr. meets Barry White, he is what the industry calls a “triple threat” and has performed in the Broadway casts of MOTOWN, HAIRSPRAY, several National tours and mo…

THE MINDFUL MUSICIAN PODCAST HOMEPAGE: http://www.mattoestreicher.com/themindfulmusician/ TODAYS GUEST: Jeffrey Lee Campbell LINKS: www.jeffreyleecampbell.com BUY HIS BOOK HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Stand-Close-Improbable-Adventure-Guitarist/dp/1947309331 BIO: Originally from North Carolina, Jeffrey Lee Campbell was raised on a steady diet of roc…

Information about Stas and his band Baraka Moon's new release: BARAKA MOON Links: http://pressjunkiepr.com/video/bismillah-baraka-moon-album-wind-horse-2017-official-video/ For More Information: www.facebook.com/BarakaMoon www.barakamoon.com e: info@barakamoon.com t: 415-596-3518 sign up for the Mindful Musician mailing list at www.mattoestreicher.…

One of my most interesting experiences in music has to be the time I toured with the band of a spiritual teacher(read: cult leader.) I was the only one in the band who was not a devotee of his. Well, about 10 years later, this teachers community dissolved amidst scandal. For the first time since then I talked to his 2nd in command who was the guita…

share and like us on itunes! Check out the mindful musician podcast at www.mattoestreicher.com/podcast Support Matts non-profit work bringing arts education to in-need communities at: http://www.yourtime2shine.org/donate-now/ As musicians we are always meeting and working with new people in new places. For this episode I asked several working music…

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Bassist Dmitry Gorodetsky on the Mindful Musician Podcast talking about how to navigate the music scene as a freelancer. Some topics that come up: How to play well with others - listening well, working without ego, the importance of authentically connecting with the people around you, How to work in New York vs Los Angeles Dmitry's very interesting…

Adam Rafferty is a masterful musician and educator. His solo acoustic guitar performances of songs like Superstition and Billie Jean have earned him millions of views and admirers. He is often found touring the world with his guitar. Also find him here: http://www.adamrafferty.com/ and study with him here: http://www.studywithadam.com/ Other things…

Adam Rafferty is a masterful musician and educator. His solo acoustic guitar performances of songs like Superstition and Billie Jean have earned him millions of views and admirers. He is often found touring the world with his guitar. Also find him here: http://www.adamrafferty.com/ and study with him here: http://www.studywithadam.com/…

Most musicians now know Ari Herstand (pronounced Ar*ee Her*stand) as the guy who has helped them fly with their instruments, book national tours, get songs placed on TV and make more money with their music career - without the help of a label. Herstand’s music business advice blog, Ari’s Take, was nominated by the LA Weekly as the best music blog i…

This weeks guest is Andrew Hitz Andrew Hitz is an internationally renowned soloist, clinician and speaker having appeared in over 40 states and 30 countries including Japan, Brazil, Russia and Singapore. He recently ended a 14 year tenure as the tuba player for Boston Brass. Andrew has also appeared with the National Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore S…

EPISODE NOTES NOTES Featuring Buddhist Teacher, Author, and Award Winning Musician David Nichtern Davids New Book: Awakening From The Daydream http://davidnichtern.com/awakening-from-the-daydream/ David will be teaching a workshop at Kripalu Center For Yoga & Health from Oct 16 to Oct 21st https://kripalu.org/presenters-programs/awakening-daydream-…

For this episode I sat down with 3 up-and-coming artists to share insights about building a career in todays music business. Check them out and hear there music here: Lev Allan-Blitz levsongs.com Tori Schachne trapnoir.com beyondraremusic.com Nick Depuy http://nickdepuy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Nick-Depuy-Music-121267417956474/?view_public_for…

Matt explains what the podcast is and what he hopes that you get from the podcast. He is interviewed by his fiancee Alisa. It includes a quick recap of the previous 14 episodes. The next episode will return to the usual format where Matt interviews a guest. www.mattoestreicher.com

This is part 2 of my conversation with Michael Cain. Please see part 1 for information. http://www.michaelcain.com the song at the end of this episode is "Mais Uma Noite" from Michael Cain's album Sola. For latest updates: www.mattoestreicher.com/podcast https://www.facebook.com/insightwithmo/ Band that Michael Cain mentioned on the podcast: http:/…

Michael Cain is a musician, writer, and educator. He has taught at many top universities such as Eastman School of Music, The New School, and The New England Conservatory of Music. He currently teaches at Brandon University in Manitoba, Canada. He was a long time collaborator with legendary drummer Jack DeJohnette - they have several albums togethe…

Here's a short preview of my 2.5 hour conversation with musician/educator Michael Cain. As my teacher at the New England Conservatory of Music, he had a profound influence on me. This preview is a perfect example of the kind of thinking that he encouraged of myself and of his other students where a conversation about the mechanics of music can seam…

Danny Goldberg, President of GoldVE Entertainment (http://goldve.com), has worked in the music business as a personal manager, record company President, public relations man and journalist since the late nineteen sixties. GoldVE Entertainment was formed in July 2007 and marks the return to artist management for Goldberg. A complete roster of artist…

Music in this podcast: Intro: Excerpt from Katyusha, Homage to D.Shostakivich - From the album Distant Voices by Frederich Chiu Interlude: Excerpt from Reflets dans l'eau (Reflections in the Water) - from the CD Distant Voices by Frederich Chiu Featured Piece: Sayyid Chant & Dance - Andante E Molto Cantabile Ed Espressivo - from the CD Hymns & Derv…

find other episodes here: www.mattoestreicher.com/podcast find Clifford Carter here: http://www.cliffordcarter.com/index.html Clifford Carter Bio: One of the music industry's most sought-after keyboardists and composers, Carter has performed and recorded with legendary artists ranging from Art Garfunkel, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Natalie Cole, …

D.A. Wallach is a recording artist and songwriter who Kanye West and Pharrell Williams discovered while he was an undergraduate at Harvard College. He has been featured in GQ, Rolling Stone, Vogue, and numerous other publications, and has toured with N*E*R*D and Weezer. D.A. has also appeared on many TV Shows, including Jimmy Kimmel Live and Late N…

Go to www.mattoestreicher.com/podcast for pictures Joe Gray has worked at the World Famous Apollo Theater for almost 30 years where he began as a truck loader and now holds the position of Head Of Stage. He is a musician, songwriter, photographer, and educator. Mr. Gray performs every week as the “Set It Off Man” in their iconic weekly show “Amateu…

Eddie Barbash plays American roots music on alto saxophone. He brings his horn and sensibility to Texas and Appalachian fiddle tunes, bluegrass, old time, R&B, soul, and jazz. His pioneering take on these traditions has attracted audiences around the world. He is a founding member and the lyrical core of Jon Batiste and Stay Human, currently the ho…

Note: All music heard in this episode is from Noah's album Ripples. At the end of this podcast is the full track (10:21) entitled 'Ripples (for Margie).' Jazz pianist and composer Noah Baerman's tenacity and his cutting edge yet soulful music have made him an inspiring figure to a growing legion of admirers. Ten years after nearly walking away from…

Ryan is an artist who was: A gator wrangler, an ambassador to Australia, a Bollywood star in India, a ghostbuster in South Korea, a coca war reporter in Peru, a performer in Malaysia, Singapore, and Lao. He also slept on a bench during a typhoon in Japan, dug toilets for Thai tsunami victims, hunted Hyena skulls in Kenya, climbed Kilimanjaro in Tan…

Bert Padell is known as "The Accountant to the Stars." He is an investor, business manager, and a career planner with a roster of clients that has included Joe DiMaggio, P. Diddy, Madonna, Britney Spears, Whitey Ford, and way too many others to name. Bert was a batboy for the 1949 and 1950 New York Yankees. We talk about the changing music business…

Bill Carbone is an ethnomusicologist, musician, and a writer. He teaches at Wesleyan University and Southern Connecticut State University where he teaches “Music of the World’s People. ” As a musician(drummer, writer, singer), Bill has worked with with renowned bands and artists like Max Creek, Zac Deputy, Melvin Sparks, Toussaint and the China Ban…

This week I talk with entertainment lawyer Alan Johnson. His workshops "The Whole Music Business" help musicians gain essential information for their careers. His law practice straddles two widely disparate communities – Brooklyn, NY (Bushwick) and Greenwich, CT, each a center of its own niche discipline – Bushwick is the fastest emerging center of…

EP. 1 FEATURING SHAWNA "SIR" CORSO Shawna is a musician, model, actor, choreographer. She has spent the last few years touring and making numerous tv appearances with Iggy Azalea, Sam Smith, and most recently with Stevie Wonder on his "Songs in the Key of Life" tour. We talked about her path through the music business. Includes shout outs to and st…