A Song Called Life

She's played the french horn on a Kendrick Lamar album, saves rhinos..... and flies planes! It's safe to say I've never met anyone quite like Amy. We unpack all of this and more in today's episode. Enjoy!  Amy Sanchez is a professional musician and educator who simultaneously cultivates seemingly unrelated passions as a pilot, wildlife conservationist, photographer, and avid traveler. Finding ways...

Multi-talented artist El-Jay and I discuss his career, the nature of the music industry, the importance of having a trustworthy team as an artist, and more. El-Jay's high-energy Neo-Soul, R&B and Pop flow music captures the heart and transport audiences back in time as era of classic soul. Entertainment and music have always been present in El-Jay’s life as he began to demonstrate creativity while...

Hello everyone! I'm once again joined by the lovely Myko Lyric and in this episode,  we decided to review and praise some local musicians here in Los Angeles: Flyana Boss, Justin Sky, Criddle, Ha1ey, Irene Diaz, and Pat Knox. You can find all of these artists' music on streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music. We start off discussing what songs from the early 2000s we think would've lit...

Lovely Marie and I discuss what it takes to be a successful Hip-Hop artist in the modern era, being a woman in a male-dominated field, her experiences dancing in strip clubs, and personal challenges she's faced on the road to the top. Lovely Marie is an up and coming American Hip-hop artist, dancer, actor an business owner. Since her debut in 2020 the rapper has connected with thousands of fans wo...

Corbin and I discuss his experiences as a touring musician with artists such as Beyonce and Jay Z, and the unexpected twists and turns (the good and not so good) that often pop up in artist's career.  California-born, Colorado-raised arranger and multi-instrumentalist Corbin Jones has credits with such artists as Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Lizzo, Lucky Daye, Lupe Fiasco, Gwen Stefani, and Kendrick Lamar. He’...

Fitz and I discuss some of our experiences as classically trained musicians, the challenges faced throughout our careers, and the importance of finding a musical lifestyle that works for you. Dwight Fitzgerald St Louis was born on the Caribbean Island of Dominica. Fitz grew up singing in the church and was in a Reggae band called Genesis. At the age of 20 he moved to Nashville, TN and attended Mid...

'WronG NamE' is a band based in Los Angeles, CA with Moose covering the vocals and drums, and Ham covering guitar, production and vocals. Founded in Encino, CA, 'WronG NamE’s' music is a cross between Jazz & Metal with tons of Israeli slang comedy. In this episode, we discuss their latest project, 'Postmate Driver,' how the band came together, and some of the challenges faced by many young musicia...

In this episode, Myko and I discuss our thoughts on recent albums by Gunna, The Weeknd, Cordae, Earl Sweatshirt and more! We also dive into several of our favorite TV shows that have recently returned such as Euphoria and Ozark.

What do you think two professional tuba players would talk about for an hour? You guessed it - Steph Curry, Dua Lipa, and a little bit about life as a tuba player. This episode is brought to you by the Black Tuba Player Association, also known as the Fantastic Four. Just kidding! There’s probably 5 of us. Here’s a little bit about my guest, Errol Rhoden:  Errol is currently based in Los Angeles wh...

Hello everyone and Happy New Year! Meet Bobby Woody: an all-around great guy and someone I've had the pleasure of knowing since the wee age of 8. In this episode, we discuss hip hop production and the unique styles that come from different cities, our favorite albums from 2021, and a whole lot more!  Bobby Woody is an artist, music producer, and audio engineer from Baltimore, MD. He has curated la...

COVID-19, January 6th Insurrection, crypto, NFTs, climate change, Afghanistan, the metaverse, artificial intelligence, the federal reserve, the housing market... Myko and I came to a healthy conclusion: Anyone who claims they know what they're talking about is simply lying. 2021 was another crazy ass year with extremely complex issues. In this episode, Myko and I start all the way from the top of...

This is the first episode of the ‘Break It Down’ series where I invite musical artists to join the show and discuss their latest work. We’ll go track to track and learn about all the small details that make the big picture! Christopher Leon is a musical artist living in LA. His album, We’re All Healing, is now streaming everywhere.

In this episode, Katie and I focus on film and the unsung heroes that contribute to making a great film. We also discuss the unfortunate shooting on the set of 'Rust' involving Alec Baldwin and the jobs that are responsible for people's safety on a set. Lastly, we dive into Katie's soon to be released poetry book, "We, Who Do Not Need Saving." Katie Wilkerson is a artist from rural Georgia who cha...

In this episode, Christina and I talk about what it's like to discover your passion later in life, being a dancer in the COVID era, choosing the "right" career, and of course - life!  Christina Morales-Grace is a California native who decided to pursue her passion for dance when she entered her twenties. She finds it important for every human to pursue their passion and with that mentality sh...

Myko Lyric is a dancer, singer, and songwriter born and raised in Mid City, Los Angeles. Throughout her dance and music career, she has been able to perform at the 86th Annual Academy Awards alongside Pharrell Williams and work with Grammy and Tony winners while training at NYU Tisch. After graduation, she released two EPs and 2 singles (on all music platforms) and is currently working on her debu...

In this episode, I get to hang out with one of the most talented artists I've ever met - Troi Irons. We discuss her music, the challenges that an artist may face when signed to a record label, the pros and cons of being an independent artist, and so much more.  "I’m a thinker who happens to play a few instruments. My goals surpass just creating albums. I aim to inspire change using multimedia form...

 Lukas Smith is a cardiac rehabilitation nurse at UCLA Health here in Los Angeles, CA. Cardiac rehabilitation is important for anyone recovering from a heart attack, heart failure, or other heart problems that required surgery or medical care. In this episode, we hit on several topics such as: the psychological challenges patients may face on their road to recovery, the emotional and mental e...

Called a “keyboard wizard” by The New Yorker, Bob Malone has amassed a loyal international fan-base through twenty-five years of touring and nine critically acclaimed album releases. He’s played keyboards for John Fogerty since 2011, and has been a session player for Ringo Starr and Avril Lavigne. His recording of “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” was the theme in the 2018 Illumination/Universal mov...

Halloween 2021 was a fun one - In this episode, we discussed all things Halloween such as our favorite Halloween memories, horror movies, and much much more. Almost forgot... THIS IS THE FIRST EPISODE FEATURING VIDEO!! Many thanks to Katie, Seth, and Desiree for joining the episode. Click on the link below to watch us in our costumes :) Video: https://youtu.be/Yf0-zKoWH2M

In this episode, I got to sit down with a super cool and talented artist - Justin Sky. Justin, who is based in Los Angeles, CA is also a published author and poet. We talked about our favorite rappers from back in the day, how hip hop has changed over the years, our favorite film scores, and broke down some of the songs on Justin's latest album, "Experiment 451." Check out Justin's new single and...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to the very talented duo, ChrystalChyna. Chrystal and Chyna are identical twins and an R&B duo based in Los Angeles, CA. We discussed a wide range of topics including colorism in the entertainment industry, their musical influences, the current state of R&B, and their recent cover of SWV's, "Rain." As always, thanks for listening!

Episode #43: I got to catch up with an old friend from back in the college days, Jonathan Rush. We talked at length about our lives, introducing new ideas to the orchestral music experience, and our personal experiences as young black musicians in the classical music community. As always, thanks for listening! Guest bio:  Hailed as "a continually rising talent in the conducting world" by the...

In this episode, I had such an awesome conversation with Rock N Roll legend, Steve Fister. Steve moved from Buffalo, NY to Los Angeles at the age of 17 with one goal in mind: becoming a rockstar. We discuss his journey, life an artist during the pandemic, and many legendary stories from his career. As always, thanks for listening!   Steve Fister, versatile rock guitarist, singer and songwriter, ha...

Syrus Pajooh is a licensed optician at Dr. Dayyani Eye Care Optometry located in Santa Monica, CA. This is one of several episodes on the podcast featuring local businesses here in the Los Angeles area.  Story time: Okay so it's not really much of a story, but long story short I needed to get new eye contacts, so I decide to schedule an appointment at Dr. Dayyani Eye Care. The second I walked in I...

​ Seth Cunningham is a filmmaker based in Los Angeles, CA. "I love and have experience in every aspect of Filmmaking from pre-production to post. I take pride in my knowledge of each department giving me a unique perspective to know exactly what a production needs to take its best form." Seth is a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design. In this episode, Seth and I talk about all aspects of...