The Brassy Broadcast with Jen Edds

Kat Downs is a Musician, Artist, Teacher, Composer and Performer originally from Green Bay, WI. Now based out of San Francisco, CA, Kat’s current projects include the powerhouse Hard Piano Rock duo, Sit Kitty Sit, and the goth rock band, Saints of Ruin. She is the staff composer for Wily West Productions, does composition work for a wide range of theatrical companies and individual artists, and ha...

Angela Mastrogiacomo talks about networking, how to grow your audience, and PR in the music business.  We also talk about the cross country adventure she took by herself and what she learned along the way. Resources and Links Mentioned During the Show Female Entrepreneur Musician Podcast with Rachel Sage L L isten to the Spotify Episode Playlist with some of Angela's favorite artists Muddy Paw PR...

Jen chats with Brooke Segarra, Campaigns Manager at CypberPR, about interning, managing expectations, and good PR. Guest Bio: Brooke Segarra is affectionately called “the blog whisperer” by Ariel Hyatt, due to the fact that she creates astounding results for our clients. Before coming onboard as Campaigns Director, she spent some time working in editorial and PR at Painted Bride Quarterly literary...

  With an enormous singing voice that transcends her small frame, an extraordinary rock sound full of robust piano hooks, and a one-of-a-kind storytelling ability drawn from a remarkable and emotional history, Mary has carved out her own unique niche in the industry by doing things her way. Her latest release Metamorphosis  release in June 2015 has garnered her much critical acclaim. While the mus...

Jenn Cristy and I chat about what she learned from touring and recording with John Mellencamp, building a successful music career in the Midwest, and starting 1Pulse Entertainment. Now on her fifth album, Jenn began her career with John Mellencamp, meeting the Hoosier rocker in Bloomington, Indiana, where she was in the midst of an all-American swimming career at Indiana University. During her sti...

April Duran chats with Jen about founding Rag House Records and organizing the 1st annual SoCal Girl Fest. Links & Resources Rag House Records  Soundgirls.org She Rocks Awards Listen to the Spotify Episode Mixtape with artists mentioned during the show   Ways to Join the conversation & spread the word: If you found a nugget or two of value, or just enjoyed the conversation, drop by iTunes to leave...

Stacey Messier chats with Jen about why you have to share your secret recipes with the world, her keys to success, and life as a a creative strategist at iZotope.   Links & Resources Stacey's Blog   Stacey's Portfolio   Watch Stacey's live talks here Social Media: @StaceysDIYLife  Spire Recorder Listen to the Spotify episode companion playlist to hear artists and songs mentioned during the show.  ...

Michèle Vice-Maslin is an Emmy Winning, #1 hit music producer, arranger, and songwriter that has had numerous hit songs and cuts all over the world, as well as over 4000 music placements.  Michèle shares the keys to her success in the music business in our conversation.

Claire Hollenbeck chats about her career, and how her passions for music, technology, education, and business have all come together in her work as VP of Education at iZotope. Links & Resources iZotope Razor Jane Connect with Claire on twitter Check out the Spotify playlist to hear music and artists discussed during the show! If you found a nugget or two of value, or just enjoyed the conversation,...

Debra Barsha shares stories about landing her first music publishing deal while still in high school, playing disco in NYC piano bars in the late 70s, the wisdom of George Clinton, and her many musical adventures on and off Broadway.

Jen chats with Share Ross, bass player from Vixen, knitting book author, and rocknroll life coach about her journey. When you think of a rockstar from the decadent and wildly amoral 80's the last thing you'd expect is an outrageously positive personality. Share Ross loves to give you the unexpected. As The Rock N Roll Life Coach, she inspires her clients to take quantum leaps in their lives and bu...

Julie is a fellow Hoosier that is now mixing sound on Broadway. We chat about her experience as a woman working in live sound production, how your attutude is not only key to getting you through the day, but also additional work, and how she stays present while mixing a show. Julie has been the production engineer for Jersey Boys Broadway since it's inception in 2004. As production engineer under...

Tara Low, Found of Guitar It Up for Girls, talks about finding her niche in the online guitar marketplace, starting Guitar Girl Magazine, and creating a successful business.   Links & Resources Guitaritupforgirls.com Guitar Girl Magazine Listen to artists we talked about on the Spotify Companion Playlist   Ways to Join the conversation & spread the word   If you found a nugget or two of value, or...

Social entrepreneur and cultural strategist, Erin Potts, from Revolutions Per Minute, talks about organizing the Tibetan Freedom Concerts with the Beastie Boys, why music and activism go together, and challenges artists face when supporting a cause.   A chance meeting with a Beastie Boy in Nepal Inspiration from Bono and the Amnesty International concerts Learning about fan engagement and concert...

Tish Ciravolo, Founder and President of Daisy Rock Girl Guitars, talks about her entrepreneurial journey, and leveling the playing field for female musicians.   The Dish: How 70s television stars Suzi Quatro and The Hardy Boys influenced Tish to pick up a bass Playing in an all girl band on the Sunset Strip during the 80s Career advice from Brian Setzer The inspiration and adversity that pushed Ti...

Jazz trumpeter Ellen Seeling talks about her career as a musician, challenges women face in the jazz world, starting a jazz camp for girls, and her crusade to get the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to change their hiring practices.   The Dish:  Montclair Women’s Big Band new record Recording with Leslie Ann Jones at Skywalker Sound Why aren’t there any permanent women members in the Jazz at Linc...

A high energy conversation with Patrice Cokley, founder of The Bassline Group, on starting her company, shifting gears, and working with creatives.   The Dish: Starting her own branding and marketing company Basing your brand on who you are authentically Networking to grow the business Using Twitter to get a new client Turning down business that isn’t a good fit Creating long term client relations...

Life long musician Gere Fennelly talks about managing multiple irons in musical fires while currently working as a composer of film/tv music, piano teacher, studio musician, and accompanist. She also shares stories from her touring days with Redd Kross, and living in Japan as a teenage member of an all girl band.   The Dish: How the Liberace-obssessed flamboyant girl survived Catholic school  When...

Jenny Oppenheimer, former publicist, manager, product manager, web producer (Mercury Records, Bill Graham Management, Artist Direct, Nettwerk Records, Sony Pictures Digital), and current National Director, Marketing and Promotions for House of Blues Entertainment shares stories, experiences, and advice gained from a career spent in the trenches of the music industry. The Dish: How Jenny got her st...

Bands can sometimes be dysfunctional little families and work places. Often, we head to rehearsal or a gig after already putting in a full day at our “day job.” DISC Specialist and Communication Strategist Amy Woodall shares some strategies for tactfully handling a variety of personalities and situations.   The Dish: Why your expectations are causing problems What causes most of our communication...

Janine Edwards has toured the world in various management capacities with some of the biggest names in music. Janine began her career parking cars at the amphitheater in her hometown. She used that opportunity to work her way up into production, while learning every backstage job she could at the venue during her internship. Later this year, Janine hits the road with both Van Halen and Madonna.  ...

Legendary singer/guitarist Lita Ford talks about her connection to her fans, following your dreams, having a good team in place, how to work a wah wah pedal in heels, and a cause that is near and dear to her heart.   The Dish: Why connecting with fans is so important Her responsibility as a female figure in rock How she defines success Why she hates days off The challenges of writing her autobiogr...

Janet Billig Rich is an artist manager, music supervisor, producer, and Tony Award nominated Broadway theater producer. Born in New York, in the 1990s she worked at Caroline Records and Gold Mountain Entertainment, where she managed or publicized bands such as Smashing Pumpkins, Hole, White Zombie, Nirvana, The Breeders, The Lemonheads, Lisa Loeb, Walt Mink, and Dinosaur Jr. She became the younges...

Tour Manager, Lisa Lombardo, talks about realizing at an early age that music could be a business, negotiating her first record deal, and how she manages the challenges of life on the road for a touring band.   Lisa's Bio: "Concentrate and ask again," if you peek at my social media, those few words describe me.  While it does not scream about my inner details, I consider it an open invitation for...

Singer-Songwriter, blogger, Rorie Kelly shares how she doubled her music income last year, landed guest blogging gigs, and plans for her next project created to empower women.   The Dish:  Why it’s important to write about the dark stuff The goals she set for her visit to SXSW Using yoga and meditation to maintain mindfulness Building community v. competition The benefits of networking How Rorie d...