Just One Song

On our first episode of our season of listening, we take a listen to the song "The Night Before" by My Idiot Boy. An instrumental piece, it is fantastically well-written and produced. Kurt, Adam, and Leo analyze and provide feedback. Check out more of My Idiot Boy here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2wr55RtIFlE5Jk6MwIzNdH?si=l3Md-IMUQu-oUCapTHmGKQ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/myid...

In this special episode, we introduce the newest member of our team at Just One Song, Mr. Leandro Barrientos. Leo was the frontman for the Riverside County, CA area band Castle Pines. He is a formidable musician, a fantastically entertaining frontman, and a really awesome hang. This episode is our third attempt at getting this show out, and we are happy with how it finally turned out. Check this e...

Written a week after the 2020 election, yet released on the day of the 2021 Inauguration, Kurt and guest, Jonny Miller Jr. write a song about what they think this particular election means in a general sense. Take a listen to the songwriting process of writing what one could consider a political protest song. Let us know what you think!

Here is the song 'Little Steps'. A cool little instrumental piece that was a ton of fun to write, and a pretty good listen as well! Thank you Taylor and Wolfgang Trumpet- Taylor Shirley Bass- Wolfgang Alexander Guitar- Kurt Boehmke

In this episode, Trumpet player and MIDI Instrumentalist, Taylor Shirley, and Bassist, Wolfgang Alexander, work with Kurt to write the instrumental piece, 'Little Steps'. We explore the concepts of experimental music and Taylor and Wolf's own experiences in the underground music world of Los Angeles and Orange County. Have a listen!

Kylie Mayhew came by and wrote the song "Together" with Kurt one evening. Being able to see whomever, whenever is something Kylie reflects on in this episode. Kurt and Kylie talk about the loneliness many folks are feeling, and how they find a strange sense of unity with it. Listen to Kylie's ability to come up with lyrics on the spot as Kurt plays a simple fingerpicking guitar melody. This is how...

Our new episode featuring singer/songwriter, Michael Arteaga! In this episode, we discuss writing for a particular instrument, and how Michael writes from inspiration. We touch on the topic of mental health as well as some more perspectives on writing music and drawing from your roots. Please enjoy the writing process of the song "Lost In A Dream".

We return this week with an interview with our other producer, Adam Orozco. Electronic musician who gives us a crash course on writing an instrumental piece. Together, we write a really cool lo-fi song called "One More Sunset". Take a listen and hear us discuss how a song doesn't always have to have lyrics.

Here's the song we wrote together: All Your Feelings! Have a listen! We hope you enjoy it!

This week we present to you the first interview we recorded. With us is the wonderful songwriter, music teacher, and person, Danielle Neri! In this episode, we write a children's song about helping your friends with their feelings. We had a ton of fun, and we can't wait to do this again.

This week we interviewed Martin Gachiri. We talked about how to get out of a bit of a block if you're struggling for ideas. We explore song structure and write the song 'I'm Waiting (How To Start)'. Give it a listen!

Here it is! A recorded version of the song written by Quinn McCarthy and Kurt Boehmke. Hot Salty Tears. Featuring Quinn McCarthy on vocals and rhythm guitar, and Kurt Boehmke on lead guitar. Have a listen! Click the link below to hear how we wrote it! https://www.spreaker.com/user/just_one_song/jos-quinn-mccarthy

Our first show with talented singer and songwriter, Quinn McCarthy. In this episode, we talk about what it means to write music for an audience, as well as Quinn's personal philosophy on what it means to be a songwriter. We also write a pretty awesome song.