Studio B Podcast

Are you moving for music purposes this year?? Or plan on doing it?! We have an award winning and nominated talented singer songwriter who has done the whole process a few years ago & has found success in Nashville (Ajaye) and a stellar performer and entertainment company owner and award winning and nominated artist who is currently on the road to moving there and setting the ground work (Ben)....

IT'S SEASON 2!!! TIZ THE NEW SZN! Welcome! I'm releasing this right before the hottest night in Alberta country, (Alberta Country Music Awards) so you can show up looking HOT AF (you always look amazing, but let's make you pop w/ personality & style!) We have this super exciting episode w/ Style by Lorelle and L House Inc.'s and the fiercest fashion consultant I know (and e...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Tia Bell is also a start up podcast about the behind the scenes of running your own business and being an entrepreneur w/ Unscripted Conversations and her company is Unscripted Co. She is also a counselor and awesome human! So we teamed up for this extra episode where we are PLAYING MUSIC FROM EMERGING AND INDEPENDENT ARTISTS! I also tell you the most embarrassi...

Ryan Langlois was perfect for this episode! He's a country/roots/rock singer/songwriter and is the founder and doer of #youdonotwalkalone campaign over the last two years in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association! This episode is very open, honest and everything he says is beautifully worded. I loved re-listening to this episode!  We discuss mental health as an independent or...

Welcome to Studio B. Episode 7 - Studio Luv with guest, audio engineer and producer, Josh Gwilliam! Known for taking the best of traditional techniques and integrating them seamlessly with modern technology, Josh began his career as a producer and engineer in 2001. He has held his place behind the glass for years working with a wide array of artists in all genres. His goal is always to capture mus...

Welcome to Studio B. Episode 6 - Yeah, I'm Free-lancing" w/ guest freelance drummer Weston Blatz. The way Weston describes himself on his social media is: "25 years old, chasin’ the dream and lovin’ every second of it. 2x ACMA Musician of the Year!" He's very respected, talented and well versed in being a freelance musician. He's been doing it professionally for over...

We are back to with freelance bass player, drummer and rhythm guitarist AND talent booker/booking agent Cody Mack! This is easily one of my fave episodes so far! It's a big one, there's a lot to cover and we may ruffle some feathers, but it's a real honest conversation! This episode is all about YOU booking YOUR own show as an independent or emerging artists! We confront the topic o...

This is part 1 of a 2 part feature about booking shows as an independent or emerging artist with our professional Cody Mack! He's a freelance drummer, bassist and rhythm guitarist, as well as a Booking Agent and Talent Buyer and sound guy for some events out of Edmonton.  We brought him in to talk about booking show this week. Our best advice - be helpful, hungry and hands on! Originally we w...

We're talking finances and bugdeting  with Andrea Nixon. She is a stunning singer-songwriter, teacher, mother and a part of the Board of Directors with the Association of Alberta  Country Music. She specifically joined the ACMA Board of Directors to guide and mentor emerging independent artists on finances. It's a scary topic and we don't make it look like unicorns and butterflies,...

"It Started With A Song," Pt. 1 is writing your best song! This is all about - now the song is written, you're confident that this is your "hit" and what's next - because your job ain't done yet! * Editing and why to edit. How to self edit or if you need a new pair of eyes & ears, how to get them! * How to prep your song (and yourself) for the studio, so you...

Studio B - Episode 1 Pt. 1: "It Started With A Song"  w/ Chard Morrison Part 1 - Writing the song! (This will be a two podcast topic! There's a lot to talk about!) Chard is one of a kind but an expert jack of all trades in the music industry! Songwriter, Mentor, Lyricist, Entertainer, Background Vocalist, Emcee, Host...well...let's just say it's easier to call him a profes...