The Career Musician

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Stephen Ray Hernandez is one of the most sought after young percussionists in Hollywood. Known for his versatility, he has quickly made a name for himself in the LA music scene. Artists and groups he has performed with include the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Disneyland’s Viva Navidad Parade, Disneyland’s Tale of the Lion King, Musical Theater West, 3D Theatricals, the...

Fil Eisler is an award-winning composer with projects ranging from big studio action pieces and comedies, to gritty independent films and hit television shows. His inventive scores and signature themes enliven some of TV's most popular series and notable films. Fil Eisler credits his early years as a rock guitarist with giving him a background in producing records, which he says has been essential...

Richie Gajate-Garcia is a drummer, percussionist, clinician and educator. He has traveled the world and recorded with many renown artists. His nickname is "El Pulpo" (which means the octopus in Spanish) a nickname given to him for his unique independence and ability to play multiple percussion instruments simultaneously. Gajate is a sought after percussionist who has accompanied artists such as Ph...

Low Cut Connie is an American rock and roll band based in Philadelphia, United States, which was formed in 2010. The band has been recognized by various media in the US for their records and high-energy live show, of which the Los Angeles Weekly said "Their ferocious live show...is unmatched in all of rock right now.” Frontman, pianist, songwriter Adam Weiner has been described by NPR music as “ma...

In a recording career that spans nearly three decades, saxophonist Dave Koz has racked up an astoundingly impressive array of honors and achievements: nine GRAMMY® nominations, 11 No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart, numerous world tours, 13 sold-out Dave Koz & Friends At Sea cruises, performances for multiple U.S. presidents, a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and...

NOMAD is not only a career musician... He is THE career musician! He is a veteran in the biz with credits and experience that spans decades. As a professional guitarist, he has worked and played with many of the most respected celebrity artists in music. He remains committed to pushing the envelope and has broadened his career by seeking and securing opportunities in other facets of the industry;...

Harvey Mason Jr. has not only penned and produced songs for industry legends like Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross and Elton John, but also for today’s superstars including Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Chris Brown. Simultaneously, Harvey has been instrumental in producing memorable music for many of the biggest musical films from the past decade. Everyone f...

Sweet on Top was founded by Kristina Benson, a lifelong music professional who began her career with a degree in opera from UCI and piano lessons in her spare time under Miles Davis sideman Kei Akagi. After stints as a promoter and DJ, she segued into a role as a branding specialist for DoStuffMedia, where she spearheaded engagement initiatives for brands such as Goose Island, Grey Goose and Pabst...

A man with one name, Zito is a 21 year veteran of the music industry. He has toured with some of the largest names in music including; Ariana Grande, Backstreet Boys, Sia, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Josh Groban, OneRepublic, New Kids on The Block, Little Big Town and Billy Currington, to name a few. As the Tourlink “Top Dog Young Gun Production Manager” award winner he embraces technology and good...

Originally from Nashville, TN, Chris Lisle has over 27 years experience in the entertainment industry. He has worked in a variety of roles including Production Designer, Lighting Designer, Production Manager, and Show Producer. Some of Chris’ present and past clients include: Robert Plant, Jason Aldean, Judah and the Lion, Miranda Lambert, One Republic, Dave Koz, Danny Gokey, Sugarland, Billy Curr...

Victor Indrizzo is an American session musician, primarily known for playing the drums, as well as a songwriter and producer. He has toured, recorded and worked with a variety of artists, including Samiam, A'Me Lorain, Scott Weiland, Chris Cornell, Queens of the Stone Age, Beck, Macy Gray, Daniel Lanois, Lizzo, Willie Nelson, Avril Lavigne, Dave Gahan, Depeche Mode, Gwen Stefani, Gnarls Barkley, R...

Multi-platinum selling, six-time Grammy Award, Damon Thomas' catalogue showcases an illustrious career of chart-topping success in the entertainment industry. Thomas' work as a songwriter, producer, and composer spans across three decades from his early work alongside Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, to his extensive portfolio created as part of the renowned production duo "The Underdogs" (with Harvey...

Keith Nelson is a legendary bassist who has played for Adam Levine, Andrea Bocelli, Andy Grammar, Arianna Grande, Babyface, Bill Ross, Charice, Celo Green, Chaka Kahn, Charlie Puth, Chris Boti, David Cassidy, David Foster, Diana Ross, Dino, Donna Summer, Frank Wildhorn, Gladys Knight, Jacki Evancho, Jason Durelo, Josh Groban, Kenny G, Kenny Loggins, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Mary J. Blige,...

Mac McDonnell first graduated from Kearney State College with a degree in Technical Theatre with an emphasis in Lighting Design and Make-up Design. As a road tech with Stanal Sound, Mac toured with Johnny Cash, John Denver, Paul Simon, and many others including GRAMMY-winning jazz artist, Kirk Whalum where he first met NOMAD. @thecareermusician @nomadsplace 🖥 THE CAREER MUSICIAN WEBSITE: https://p...

She’s one of Los Angeles’s most sought-after musicians, recording and touring with artists such as Jason Mraz, Black Eyed Peas, Donna Missal, and Morgxn, at venues such as the Hollywood Bowl, Royal Albert Hall, Coachella, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and Walt Disney Concert Hall. Miller is featured on Jason Mraz’s 2018 album Know and his newest record, Look For The Good. She is in the house-band on The...

This internationally renowned R&B singer/songwriter has to his credit: one Platinum-selling album (KEM: ALBUM II); two Gold-selling albums (KEMISTRY; INTIMACY); three GRAMMY nominations; five #1 hit singles (“Love Calls,” “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” “Why Would You Stay,” “It’s You” and “Nobody”), along with several sold-out national tours and international shows. In spite of his success in the worl...

Matt Rollings is a Grammy Award winning American composer, keyboard player and record producer. Known mainly for playing in Lyle Lovett's Large Band, Rollings has worked with many artists, not all country. Matt won the 'Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album' Grammy Award in 2016 for producing the Willie Nelson studio album Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin. Other artists Rollings has worked with...

Between 2010 to 2016 Matthew Weiss worked with high profile clientele such as Ronnie Spector, Arrested Development, SisQo’, Sonny Digital, and Dizzee Rascal. In 2013, Matthew mixed the album “Rosso” by King Midas which won the Norwegian Spellemann Award for Best Rock Album: 2013. Matthew moved to Los Angeles in 2016 where he partnered with Kanye West’s engineer Andrew Dawson running a commercial r...

Lucy Woodward is an English-American singer-songwriter. She has released four studio albums on Atlantic Records, GroundUP Music, and Verve Records. Her fourth album Til They Bang On The Door was released on Snarky Puppy bandleader Michael League's label, GroundUP Music/Verve/Universal. She has also contributed to a number of movie soundtracks and has performed backing vocals for Rod Stewart, Barbr...

Few drummers playing today can successfully combine the rich history of Latin, Afro-Cuban and World Percussion with the drum set. For Walfredo Reyes, Jr., fusing the two disciplines has been his driving passion. Simply put, Wally is able to sound like a drummer and a percussionist at the same time. Not surprisingly, this “one man percussion show” has gathered an impressive list of gigs over the ye...

Aaliyah, Ginuwine, Ciara, Janet Jackson, Patti LaBelle, Babyface, Justin Timberlake, Backstreet Boys, Christina Aguilera, Usher, and now Madonna–no doubt about it, Brian Frasier-Moore has carved out an amazing career. But it’s no surprise that the R&B great is in such demand. One listen to his exciting style and deep-soul groove–one that can rock stadiums, and regularly does – and you know why. Br...

Errol Cooney tells us how he's cultivated a career playing for Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson, and Lalah Hathaway on this episode of The Career Musician Podcast! https://www.allmusic.com/artist/errol-cooney-mn0000716312 @thecareermusician @nomadsplace 🖥 THE CAREER MUSICIAN WEBSITE: https://proseries.thecareermusician.com/ 🎧 LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/TCM-Podcast...

Sandro Rebel is a Brazilian-born pianist and keyboard player and composer currently living in Los Angeles and has been in the music business for over 30 years, having performed at some iconic venues in the U.K (02 Arena, Manchester Arena, SSE Hydro Arena), Los Angeles (Hollywood Bowl, Memorial Coliseum), New York’s “Radio City Music Hall,” Ryman Auditorium (Nashville), and the “Hard Rock Hotel & C...

Jae Deal has spent his career gaining and maintaining the trust of so many talented artists as a producer, keyboardist and bassist. He's worked with the likes of Janet Jackson, Snoop Dog, Queen Latifah, Elton John, Lady Gaga, Joe Jonas, Omarion and Jessica Simpson. But of course that's just scratching the surface. Jae is a father, a public speaker, a mathematician, and has focused on using these s...

Wavy Wayne is a trained, professional audio engineer with over 15 years of experience. As a graduate of Full Sail University, he has worked with some of the worlds best recording artist at studios all over the country. Wavy Wayne has credits with artist like Jim Jones, Future, Ashanti, Yo Gotti, Dave East, and many more, and he has gained numerous Pro Tools Certifications during his career. Combin...