Music Makers San Diego

In this episode, Gary talks with Son Terre about how he came up with his professional stage name, what album changed how he felt about music, his take on songs with messages & more. Son also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  https://www.instagram.com/sonterremusic

In this latest episode, Gary talks with Jennifer Klein about what it was like growing up in a commune, what the music industry was like when she was first starting out in it, where she draws her inspiration from for her songwriting & more. Jennifer also performs three of her original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  https://www.instagram.com/jenniferkleinmusi...

In this episode, Gary talks with Chad about his time studying at the Institute of Production & Recording, why he spent so much time through the years listening to Top 40 radio, why he does what he does & more. Chad also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  https://www.instagram.com/sailonsaylor

In this latest episode, Alex Bergan & Megan Mattix, of The Wellsprings, talk to Gary about why they chose the name The Wellsprings, their music & songwriting influences, how important it is to connect with their listeners & more. They also perform three of their original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  https://www.instagram.com/thewellspringsmusic

In this episode, Gary is joined by singer/songwriter, Marklyn Retzer. They talk about his introduction to music, songwriting as therapy, his songwriting process and more. Marklyn also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  https://www.instagram.com/marklynmusic  https://marklynmusic.com

In this episode of Music Makers San Diego, Gary talks with Francis Blume about his taste in music & how it changed over the years, when he made the decision to pursue music professionally, the impact he hopes his songs have on others & more. Francis also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  https://www.instagram.com/francis.blume

In this latest episode, Gary talks with Violette Larsen and Brendan Michie of Sleepy Pearls about how they came up with their name, their style of music & its origins, how they write as a team & more. Sleepy Pearls also performs three of their original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  https://www.instagram.com/sleepypearls

In this episode, Gary talks with Aaron Markland, also known as Seawall Prophet, about some of the music & artists that influenced him & helped to shape his current sound, the meaning behind the name Seawall Prophet & what he considers to be the most satisfying part of making music. Aaron also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  htt...

In this episode, Gary talks with Bobo Czarnowski about how much music played a part in his life growing up, what it was like being part of a duo, why he likes to collaborate with his songwriting & more. Bobo also plays three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd/  https://www.facebook.com/bob.b.czarnowski

Not only can they learn their instrument of choice in and out, but they can also venture into several other aspects of the music industry that are based around the technical aspects of sound.  https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  https://www.instagram.com/madero.music

On this episode of Music Makers San Diego, Gary talks with Avery Cochrane about putting a label on her music, what the reaction to her first single meant to her, what her songwriting process is like & more. Avery also performs three of her original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  https://www.instagram.com/avercc

Gary talks with Charlie about his early days of playing music, what his favorite thing is about songwriting and what it was like to record his debut EP. Charlie also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  https://www.instagram.com/charlieparkmusic

Gary talks with ZB about his work at The Record Plant in L.A., his band The Red Headed Strangers, his songwriting with a 14 year-old who has Cerebral Palsy & much more. ZB also performs three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  https://www.instagram.com/zbsavoy/  RHS Album: https://spoti.fi/3A5g6QF  Laird Murfey: https://spoti.fi/3tiPyaP  

Gary talks with Slack Key 'Ohana members Brian & Kamaka about the difference between performing as a duo as compared to their full band, who their musical influences are, what it's like to collaborate with each other on their songwriting and more. They also perform three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  https://slackkeyohana.com

Gary talks to Howlin' Moon about how he came up with his stage name, the making of his debut full length album, how his songwriting process has changed over the years and more. Howlin' Moon also plays three original songs during the conversation and is accompanied on backing vocals by Amanda Cogan. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  https://www.instagram.com/hair_of_the_wolf

Gary talks to Deb & Dave, of the band Hickory Wind, about their music backgrounds, who their musical influences are, how they go about writing their songs and more. Deb & Dave also perform three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  https://thehickorywindband.com

Gary talks with Alexis about what she likes most about performing, what her favorite type of venue to play is, how she feels about collaborating with other songwriters & more. Alexis also performs three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  https://alexistiamusic.com/home

Gary talks with Jonny about growing up in Wales, what his songwriting process is like and what we can expect from his next album. Jonny also performs three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  http://www.jonnytarr.com

Gary talks with Craig about his early tastes in music, the beginnings of his band Farm Truck, their upcoming debut album and much more. Craig is accompanied on guitar by his Farm Truck bandmate, Tim Edwards. They also perform three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  https://farmtruckband.com/farm-truck

Gary talks with Heather about her introduction to music, the impact theater club had on her & her work with the all girl rock group, Go Scarlet. Heather also performs three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  https://www.instagram.com/mamalade_records

Gary talks with Stacy about her time spent in Argentina, who influenced her the most as a songwriter and her take on the current country music scene. Stacy also performs three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  https://www.stacyantonel.com

Gary talks with Jessica about growing up in a musical household, writing songs with her brother, the types of songs she tends to write and more. Jessica, accompanied by Josh Taylor on guitar, also performs three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  https://www.instagram.com/jessicaphelanmusic  https://www.instagram.com/joshuataylormusic

Gary talks with Marelle about her musical influences, what it's like being a street musician and what she hopes people take away from her music. Marelle also performs three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  https://www.instagram.com/marellemusic

Gary talks with James about what it was like playing roadie for his grandfather as a kid, what his first guitar was like and who some of his favorite artists are today. James also plays a couple original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  https://www.instagram.com/imsingincountry

Gary talks with Cam about how his 3 1/2 year-old daughter loves to play music with him, the types of songs he likes to write and what's next for him. Cam also plays three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd  https://www.instagram.com/cammichaelhersh