Music Explored Podcast

Canadian rock band MONOWHALES joined us in the studio for today's episode. MONOWHALES is an alt-rock band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, consisting of three members: Sally Shaar, Jordan Circosta, & Zach Zanardo. The band debuted in 2017 with the release of their first single, "Take It Back," produced by Al-P of Mstrkrft, reaching #25 on the Mediabase Canada Alternative Rock Chart. On September...

Our favourite violinist/fiddler and friend of the show Brigit O'Regan joins the guys on this episode of the podcast. Brigit is a musician and YouTube personality that has garnered a lot of popularity due to the success of her FanExpo and ComicCon videos. She's also shared the stage with world-class performers, Juno award winners all across the GTA. In today's episode, we sit down in-studio and cha...

Singer/Actress Carolina Lopez joins the guys for today's episode. Hailing from Medellin, Colombia, Carolina Lopez has earned international recognition as a dynamic and versatile artist, excelling in film and music. With over 25 film and television projects and 5 TV and film nominations in Colombia, she is known for her natural and multifaceted acting. She has also made her mark as a singer-songwri...

We had the opportunity to chat with Florian Simmendinger, the CEO of Soundbrenner, for this podcast episode. Soundbrenner is responsible for the world's first wearable smart device for musicians. They have also created other incredible wearable tools and software that bring the best possible practice experience for musicians everywhere. We connect with Florian, currently in Hong Kong, and discuss...

Singer/songwriter Mihaela Marinova joins us for today's podcast episode. Mihaela is an award-winning Bulgarian artist best known for being a finalist on the television show X-Factor Bulgaria. Her groundbreaking singles have garnered over 60 million views and streams. This episode discusses life as an artist during covid in Sofia, Bulgaria. They also get into her experience on X-factor Bulgaria and...

The boys wanted some alone time for this episode. Today, Anthony, Mat, and Diriki sit down in the studio to briefly talk about technology. They also revisit a validation conversation from a previous podcast and other random topics in between! Enjoy responsibly. Thank you for the support!! New Merch Out Now! YouTube Subscribe Audio Subscribe Thank you to our Sponsors: The DNA Project   The MPL...

We are excited to have our favourite piano teacher Sean Wilson join us in the studio for this episode. Sean is the founder of seanwilsonpiano.com, an online-only training membership website for musicians who want to learn to play gospel and jazz by ear at a high level. Sean sits down with us and a keyboard for this special master class episode. Want More Sean Wilson? Website Instagram YouTube Face...

Musician/Composer Hadrien Feraud connects with us over the internet for this episode of the podcast. Hadrien was born in Paris and grew up in a very musical family. His parents, who are also musicians, immersed him at a very young age in various music environments. He's recorded and performed with many renowned musicians, including John McLaughlin, Chick Corea, Thundercat, Jada Pinkett Smith, and...

Happy New Year! Grammy-nominated musician and artist Divinity Roxx, join us for our first podcast of 2022! Divinity is a female bass legend, best known as the Musical Director and bass player in Beyonce’s all-female band. Despite her appearances with so many legendary and iconic figures, it is in her solo performance that Divinity shines brightest. She combines virtuosic bass playing with an eclec...

For today's episode, we are joined by two members of Toronto's Hip-Hop Brass band, Bangerz Brass: Max Forster and Emily Ferrell. Bangerz Brass is an incredible Toronto-based group featuring three MCs backed by a dynamic collection of horn and percussion players. They have quickly gone from busking in Toronto's Kensington Market to selling out some of the city's most popular venues in a few years....

Andrae Ennis joins us in the studio in this episode of the podcast. Andrea is a dynamic vocalist and entrepreneur from the city of Toronto who created Soul Sessions, a signature event that delivers an incredible musical experience with talented Canadian artists. Andrea was also a top 20 contestant on the Canadian hit show "Canadian Idol" in 2004! In this episode, Andrae chats with the guys about h...

In this week's episode, the guys get together, in the studio, to talk about getting old while briefly celebrating their 75th episode. They also get into the various roles in bands, the many faces of anxiety, and much more! We appreciate your support YouTube Subscribe Audio Subscribe New Merch Out Now! [Don’t forget to check out The DNA Project Merch code “PODCAST” for 20 % off your first purchase!...

Jeff Lurie dropped by the studio for this week's episode. Jeff is an Audio Director and Composer with TA2 studio here in Toronto. As a composer for over 15 years, he's worked with some incredible brands and companies such as Lincoln, CIBC, Ford, and Freedom Mobile. In addition to composing, Jeff also is a singer, voice-over actor, and creator/author of the children's book Jamie Jangles, which he c...

Multi-instrumentalist Desarae Dee came into the studio to chat with the fellas on this week's episode of the podcast. Debuting as an artist in 2014, Desarae is a powerhouse pianist/keyboardist who has been making major waves in the Toronto music scene. Dubbed “Toronto’s Fusion Pianist” by BUZZMUSICLA, she has an undeniable playing style that is uniquely her. Her latest, "Late Arrival (Remix)", is...

Somali-Canadian singer-songwriter Amaal joins us for today's podcast episode. Amaal began her remarkable journey in war-torn Mogadishu, where she and her family lived until they were forced to flee as refugees in the early 1990s. Starting fresh in Toronto, she embraced the poetic nature of her cultural heritage. Still, she bristled at the conservative structures and customs that came with it, part...

In this week's episode, the three men get into a discussion about hearing loss, manufactured motivation, and the vast pool of courses available online. Please enjoy responsibly! We appreciate your support! YouTube Subscribe Audio Subscribe New Merch Out Now!   Don’t forget to check out The DNA Project Merch! Use code “PODCAST” for 20 % off your first purchase!! Thank you to our Sponsors: The...

No guest on today's podcast so the hosts get into a discussion about social media and Youtube comments, overall internet behaviour, our love of food, and of course MUSIC! Please enjoy responsibly :) Thank you for your support!  New Merch Out Now! [Don’t forget to check out The DNA Project Merch code “PODCAST” for 20 % off your first purchase!!] YouTube Subscribe Audio Subscribe Thank you to o...

Guitarist TJ Whitelaw joins the guys in the studio for today's episode. TJ is a touring and session musician based out of Toronto. He has performed on 3 of the most extensive network TV stations in Canada, CBC, CTV, and Global, as well as performing on Mahogany Sessions (2019 w/ Amaal), The Directors Guild of Canada Awards (2019), the Indspire Awards (national aboriginal awards), in the house band...

Just the 3 amigos in the studio for this episode chatting about sleep deprivation, mixing a song, and the early days of hip-hop engineering! Enjoy responsibly :) Thank you for your support!  YouTube Subscribe Audio Subscribe New Merch Out Now! [Don’t forget to check out The DNA Project Merch code “PODCAST” for 20 % off your first purchase!!] Thank you to our Sponsors: The DNA Project   T...

Musician Otis Williams joins us on the podcast today! Otis Williams is a professional drummer born and raised in Toronto, Canada. He started playing at the tender age of 2 and began playing every Sunday at his local church at 9. Along his musical journey as a teenager, he was given opportunities to play drums on various local gospel recordings. He became one of Toronto's premier gospel s...

Today's guest is the CEO of Lynx Music & AudioProcess Ryan Altschuler. We connect with Ryan over the internet, and he takes us from the humble beginnings of his musical journey to how he eventually ended up opening up one of Toronto's elite rehearsal and recording studios. Want to learn more about Lynx Music? Lynx Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Thanks for subscribing! YouTube Subscribe Aud...

Guest free today. Instead, Anthony and Diriki sit down to have a discussion about critiquing their personal progress over the duration of the podcast and share some of their challenges and discoveries in doing so. Thank you for your support! YouTube Subscribe Audio Subscribe New Merch Out Now! Shop here! [Don’t forget to check out The DNA Project Merch code “PODCAST” for 20 % off your first purcha...

Our friend of the show, Dr. SarahRose Black, came into the studio again to continue the discussion of musical therapy from episode 17! SarahRose holds a Master of Arts in Music Education and a Master of Music Therapy. She recently completed her doctorate at the University of Toronto, where she conducted the first study on music therapy in the context of medical assistance in dying. Dr. SarahRose B...

We are excited to have the CEO of Musora Media, Jared Falk as our guest today. Since 2003, Jared has built an incredibly successful e-learning business that focuses on teaching drums through its social learning community called Drumeo. Drumeo has also hosted guest lessons from well-known drummers, including Benny Greb, Anika Nilles, Russ Miller, Tommy Igoe, and Dennis Chambers, to name a few. Foll...

In today’s episode, we connect with the internationally renowned artist Pavlo! Born in Toronto to Greek parents, Pavlo has made a name for himself by offering a musical amalgam he calls “Mediterranean music” – a blend of Greek, flamenco, Latin, and even Balkan flavours, wrapped in contemporary pop. His music has taken him all around the world; along the way, he’s performed for royalty like Prince...