Successful Musicians

For the entire interview transcript, please ⁠click⁠ here⁠. In this episode, we welcome Andrés Silva and Alejandro Uribe Holguín, the talented co-founders of La Tina Sound Design & Film Scoring. Andrés, a Colombian sound supervisor and designer with a Master's in Management for Creative Industries from Birkbeck, University of London, has worked on acclaimed projects like ⁠Suspensión⁠ and ⁠N...

For the entire interview transcript, please ⁠click ⁠here⁠. In this episode, we’re joined by Tory Smith , a seasoned guitarist and manager of two thriving cover bands in Dallas. Tory shares his insights on the significance of confidence and audience connection for live performers. A passionate advocate for elevating live music experiences, Tory discusses the common challenge of relying on tablets a...

For the entire interview transcript, please ⁠click ⁠here⁠. In this episode, we’re joined by Juan Cortés Arango. He is a Colombian composer, orchestrator, and music producer based in Los Angeles, known for blending unconventional sounds with traditional composition to create emotionally resonant scores. He is the composer of Funny Birds , his second collaboration with directors Marco La Via and Han...

For the entire interview transcript, please ⁠click ⁠here⁠. In this episode, we’re joined by John Gold, the founder of Hypeddit , a groundbreaking platform that simplifies music promotion for artists worldwide. John shares his journey of transitioning from focusing solely on making music to mastering the art of building an engaged fan base. Discover how Hypeddit helps musicians automate promotion,...

For the entire interview transcript, please ⁠click ⁠here⁠. In this episode of Successful Musicians, we are joined by Will and Brooke Blair, a brother duo known for their work in the world of film and TV scoring. They share their journey, offer practical advice for musicians, and discuss how they’ve adapted to the fast-paced demands of the industry. They are long-term collaborators with director Je...

For the entire interview transcript, please ⁠click ⁠here⁠. In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Zach Sprowls, an American pianist and composer known for his evocative and heartfelt piano compositions. He often uses the piano as his primary storytelling tool, creating music that resonates deeply with listeners.  Some of his notable works include: “All Beginnings Are Hard” - This piece featur...

For the entire transcript of the interview, please ⁠click here . Ryan Waczek is an Emmy-winning soundtrack composer, producer, and songwriter. He is known for his diverse background and accomplishments, including scoring the award-winning documentary “Floating Horses: The Life of Casey Tibbs” (2017) and composing for the Emmy-Winning television show “Theater Corner” with Dulé Hill and Daniel J. Wa...

For the entire transcript of the interview, please ⁠click here. Steve Larsen is a renowned entrepreneur and marketing strategist, best known for his expertise in creating high-converting sales funnels. He gained prominence as the Lead Funnel Builder at ClickFunnels , where he honed his skills by constructing over 500 sales funnels and working directly with Russell Brunson. After leaving ClickFunne...

For the entire transcript of the interview, please ⁠click here. Shannon K , is an American-Indian singer and actress. She collaborated with Poo Bear on the song “ A Long Time ” in 2018, and her music video for this track has over 41 million views on YouTube. Shannon K also acted in the movie “ The Big Feed ” (2020) and is currently involved in the American drama series “ Mystical Inheritance of Ad...

For the entire transcript of the interview, please ⁠click here. Eric Thayne is a professional director, DP, and film educator. He is known for his work in cinematography and film production. Eric shares his expertise through educational content on platforms like YouTube and Cinema Mastery .  What You’ll Learn From Eric Thayne's insights, we can glean several valuable lessons: Entrepreneurial T...

For the entire transcript of the interview, please ⁠click here. Lead vocalist, bassist, and lyricist Carlos Baker hails from the United States and, together with his spouse, relocated to Northern Germany in 2009. Identifying himself as a seasoned artist, lyricist, and storyteller, Carlos authored the novel "SONGS For IVY" in 2020, now accessible on Amazon. With a repertoire spanning over...

For the entire transcript of the interview, please ⁠click here. Chris SD is the go-to person for indie songwriters aiming to feature their music in top shows, movies, and ads. Initially an award-winning music producer, Chris recognized the potential for indie projects to gain greater visibility. He observed the impact of a single sync placement propelling artists onto charts and generating lucrati...

For the entire transcript of the interview, please click here. Joining us in our podcast today is Michael Walker, founder of Modern Musician , a successful and highly renowned musician and entrepreneur. He is a husband, father and keyboardist for the band Paradise Fears, who made headlines years ago for a technique he started called “tour hacking.”  He spent around 10 years touring full time and d...

For the entire transcript of the interview, please click here. Our guest for today is a prolific songwriter and the creator of Holistic Songwriting Academy , Friedemann Findeisen. He’s the author of the bestseller “The Addiction Formula'' (available on Amazon and Audible). His YouTube channel “Holistic Songwriting” has gathered over 400,000 subscribers.‍ Friedemann teaches people how to ch...

For the entire transcript of the interview, please click here . Our guest for today is the Director of Publicity and Co-Founder of Impact24, Andrew Seth Cohen. Andrew graduated from Wesleyan University with a B.A. in Film Studies, and incorporated his love of film and storytelling into all his endeavors. Impact24, Inc. is a distinguished entertainment public relations agency specializing in empowe...

For the entire transcript of the interview, please click ⁠⁠here ⁠⁠. Our guest for today is a Los Angeles-based composer for film, TV, and video games Matt Novack . Matt has worked on multiple projects that really show his knowledge and skills in composing music that fits the project perfectly. He has worked on Medical Police which stars Erinn Hayes, Rob Huebel, and Tom Wright. Matt is a true creat...

For the entire transcript of the interview, please click ⁠ here ⁠. Robina & Scott Barker are the husband-and-wife team behind TrackStage. Robina Barker is the co-founder and CEO. She is also a composer and producer who creates music for film, TV, and video games under the name Robott . Scott Barker is the co-founder and CTO. He developed the software to help independent musicians manage their...

For the entire transcript of the interview, please click here . Dr. Matthew F. Larsen is a dedicated and compassionate psychiatrist with a unique blend of medical expertise and artistic flair. Hailing from his hometown of Idaho Falls, Dr. Larsen's journey has been marked by a commitment to healing minds and hearts through his dual board certifications in adult and child psychiatry. Dr. Larsen...

For the entire transcript of the interview, please click here . Our special guest for today is Skye Emanuel. He is a Los Angeles-based guitarist, composer, and music producer. He was born in London, England in 1999. He started playing the guitar when he was 13 and he was heavily influenced by rock and blues music. At the age of 17, he was recognized by Guitar Player Magazine and was presented the...

For the entire transcript of the interview, please click here . Sherri Chung is a composer for film and television and currently composes the scores for Riverdale (CW) and Blindspot (NBC). Her most recent show, The Red Line, produced by Greg Berlanti and Ava DuVernay, is a limited series that premiered on CBS and currently airs on CBS All Access. Not only a composer, Sherri is also a pianist, voca...

For the entire transcript of the interview, please click here . Our special guest for today is Joy Ngiaw . She is an award-winning Malaysian composer for film and TV. Graduating summa cum laude from Berklee College of Music, Joy possesses a deep affinity for narratives that evoke nostalgia and forge meaningful connections.  Joy's music can be heard in Apple TV+ and SkyDance's debut animati...

For the entire transcript of the interview, please click here . Joining us for the second time is Bree Noble. She is a talented singer/songwriter, speaker, and music business coach who is passionate about sharing her story and helping others. She coached thousands of artists and helped them become successful. Bree has become a pioneer for women’s voices in Podcasting. She has her own podcast calle...

For the entire transcript of the interview, please click here . Tom Third has scored over 250 hours of film and television, and has been nominated for the Canadian Screen Award seven times, winning in both 2010 and 2014. He was also the winner of the 2004 Volkswagen Score Competition sponsored by the Berlin Film Festival and juried by Walter Murch. After graduating from The Ontario College of Art,...

For the entire transcript of the interview, please click here . Fabrizio Mancinelli is an Italian-American composer, songwriter, and conductor whose passion for music and fine arts was cultivated within the medieval walls of L’Aquila, Italy, a city of narrow streets surrounded by Baroque and Renaissance churches. His impressive list of clients and collaborators includes The Walt Disney Studios, Li...

For the entire transcript of the interview, please click ⁠⁠ here ⁠⁠. Tara Brueske is a music entrepreneur, performing artist, and voice and piano teacher based in Minneapolis. She has released several albums, such as "How Can I Keep From Singing", "Those Timeless Vintage Melodies" and "Wonder Days". She also mentors indie musicians on how to book gigs and keep their v...