The Career Musician

There are few others who get it done like Kootch. Danny Kortchmar is known for his work with artists such as James Taylor, David Crosby, Linda Ronstadt, Graham Nash, Neil Young and Carly Simon, but that's just scratching the surface of what makes Kootch great. His songwriting has landed in the hands of Jackson Browne and Don Henley who've recorded many songs written or co-written by Kortchmar. The...

Originally from Fresno, Nicole Row loved the bass and followed her passion to L.A., jumping head first into the bass program at MI soon after her high school graduation. Since then, Nicole has been involved in many realms of music industry, building a career that’s included world tours, teaching and session playing. Her dedication and talent on bass has most recently landed her a gig as the uprigh...

Born in Argentina, Raul has been in the Los Angeles music scene for over 25 years. Fluent in a diverse palette of styles including orchestral-inspirational, World (Africa, Middle East & Sufi music), as well os Pop. His musical persona has Latin American influences and a delightful fusion of different streams that, when combined, seem to run together in an organized chaos; marrying today’s technolo...

Daryl Simmons attended North Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana together with future Pop and R&B producer-songwriter-singer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds. The duo would write songs at each other's homes on a consistent basis. With the success of “Two Occasions”, the trio began working with outside artists such as Pebbles, Sheena Easton, The Whispers, Paula Abdul, Karyn White, Johnny Gill an...

Xander is joined by mutual good friend of Nomad and his, Baron Graft who initially brought these two together for this podcast. What ensues is a fun convo about music and life and how the business of sales is so closely related to the entertainment industry! Outside is the sophomore release from LA singer/songwriter Xander Smith. Making records in 2014 typically means you now bring a laptop along...

Christian & Jerry open our eyes to the first-of-it's-kind music podcast collective! Check it out, and spread the word! Stay tuned til the end for an EXCITING announcement! http://rocknrollarchaeology.com/ @thecareermusician @nomadsplace 🖥 THE CAREER MUSICIAN WEBSITE: https://proseries.thecareermusician.com/ 🎧 LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/TCM-Podcast-MainPage https://tinyurl.com/TCM...

Join Nomad on this exciting behind the scenes peek into one of the 90's biggest rock bands! Kevin Martin is a self proclaimed reluctant frontman/lead singer who started on drums. While still rocking venues around the world and maintaining a humble family life, Kevin is the quit-essential rock star - Career Musician with a passion for the music and a story to tell. Check out the bands website for a...

Dmitry Gorodetsky shows us how it's done! "It's not who you know, it's who KNOWS YOU!" He's worked with Charlie Puth, 50 Cent, Wyclef Jean, Lauren Hill, TLC, Eric Benét, Fantasia, Kenny Lattimore, Rito Ora, and the list goes on!  https://www.instagram.com/tallbassist/ @thecareermusician @nomadsplace 🖥 THE CAREER MUSICIAN WEBSITE: https://proseries.thecareermusician.com/ 🎧 LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST:...

Derek Jones of Megatrax gives us the inside scoop on music libraries/catalogues, TV and film music, and how to generate your own work and demand! Derek is a well-rounded Career Musician with a versatile set of skills that are incredibly important to getting his job done on a daily basis as studio head for Megatrax Production Music Library Mogul. Derek Jones gives us the inside scoop on music libra...

Guitar hero, Tim Stewart, shares how he landed gigs Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, J-Lo, Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Jessica Simpson, Destiny's Child, American Idle and more! https://www.instagram.com/timstewart/ @thecareermusician @nomadsplace 🖥 THE CAREER MUSICIAN WEBSITE: https://proseries.thecareermusician.com/ 🎧 LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/TCM-Podcast-Ma...

What else can one say about Jack Piatt other than he truly has done it all! Or at least it appears that way! From the military to the board room, the night club to news desk, the sales field to the studio and so it goes as Jack tells us of his incredibly fun and some what nomadic adventures! Perhaps, the coolest part I've come to appreciate about Jack is his humility and ability to lift the vibe o...

During these difficult times, as artists, we have to shift our mindset from "ME, ME, ME" to "WE,WE,WE!" https://www.grammy.com/musicares @thecareermusician @nomadsplace 🖥 THE CAREER MUSICIAN WEBSITE: https://proseries.thecareermusician.com/ 🎧 LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST: https://tinyurl.com/TCM-Podcast-MainPage https://tinyurl.com/TCM-Apple https://tinyurl.com/TCM-Spotify https://tinyurl.com/TCM-iHear...

Born in the capital of Seoul, South Korea, abandon after birth and left on a doorstep of a police station, Rachel Hagen as her parents would name her (DJ K Yung ) was not expected to become anything but a number in their system. After months in an orphanage, she was adopted and brought to Minneapolis Minnesota. Growing up in the Midwest, DJ K Yung was surrounded by her new family’s musical influen...

From Germany to China and now the globe, Soundbrenner has literally changed the way musicians practice with a metronome. Wearable time keeping mechanisms that vibrate, light up, and do much more to literally keep the pulse within. https://www.soundbrenner.com/ @thecareermusician @nomadsplace 🖥 THE CAREER MUSICIAN WEBSITE: https://proseries.thecareermusician.com/ 🎧 LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST: https://...

Tim Davies is one of the busiest conductors and orchestrators in Hollywood. His film and TV credits include The Lego Movie 2, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Hotel Transylvania 3, Empire, La La Land, Minions, and Frozen. In addition he has a wealth of video game credits under his belt, having orchestrated and conducted scores to Marvel’s Spider-Man, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, and multiple titles from t...

NOMAD’s musical style much like his Cuban/ Italian heritage is a hybrid of genres - Pop, Rock, Latin, Soul, Classical, Funk and Jazz. Although the guitar being his primary instrument, NOMAD is fluent in over 2 dozen stringed and fretted instruments. NOMAD's compositions are in circulation in over 300 TV shows, commercials, films, as well as chart topping albums. In his career he’s been fortunate e...

Bassist Derek Frank arrived on the Los Angeles music scene years ago with one goal in mind: To create good music with good people. That goal continues to be realized year after year, and Derek has made a name for himself as one of the hardest-working touring/studio bassists in Los Angeles. Building a career based on versatility, professionalism, and integrity, he has traveled the world several tim...

Manuel came by Nomads Place Studio here in LA for this episode and he graciously jammed out on one of his original songs with me! You can catch this jam session on the TCM Jams playlist right here on The Career Musician YouTube channel. This Latin crooner has the voice, charisma, guitar and songwriting skills to set the music world ablaze! Check him out! https://manuel-romero.com/ @thecareermusici...

NOMAD’s musical style much like his Cuban/ Italian heritage is a hybrid of genres - Pop, Rock, Latin, Soul, Classical, Funk and Jazz. Although the guitar being his primary instrument, NOMAD is fluent in over 2 dozen stringed and fretted instruments. NOMAD's compositions are in circulation in over 300 TV shows, commercials, films, as well as chart topping albums. In his career he’s been fortunate e...

NOMAD’s musical style much like his Cuban/Italian heritage is a hybrid of genres - Pop, Rock, Latin, Soul, Classical, Funk and Jazz. Although the guitar being his primary instrument, NOMAD is fluent in over 2 dozen stringed and fretted instruments. NOMAD's compositions are in circulation in over 300 TV shows, commercials, films, as well as chart topping albums. In his career he’s been fortunate en...

Drummers Unite! LOL Honestly, it seems like they already have, and you know what, I'm jeal! check out this really fun episode with myself and like 5 drummers at the catering tent on a gig in Chicago! Good times, were definitely had hanging with these masters of rhythm and groove! @thecareermusician @nomadsplace 🖥 THE CAREER MUSICIAN WEBSITE: https://proseries.thecareermusician.com/ 🎧 LISTEN TO TH...

Rick and I go way back to my FL and Nashville days. Rick moved on to ATL and I headed West to LA. Thing is, Rick has played on so many albums I think he's beat my discography numbers now! If it were anyone else, I'd probably be a little miffed, but since it's Rick, I can't complain! LOL His finesse with the instrument is unparalleled! https://www.allmusic.com/artist/rick-watford-mn0000327113/credi...

Down With Three aka DW3 is a hot RnB band formed in So Cal who are now spreading like fire through the Nation! I've played guitar with them on and off at Spaghettini's in Seal Beach, CA as part of their residency gig and let me tell you, they know how to get a party started and keep it going! If you haven't checked out their music yet, trust me, you're going to want to asap! Moving up in the chart...

The thing about LA Williams is that his zeal for life is contagious! He's so incredibly kind, humble and happy, but as soon as he picks up an axe watch out, this dude means business!!! With a strong foundation in the Gospel Quartet genre, LA has it all...feel, harmony, technique but most of all grace! The fact that he has dialysis in his past and still keeps shredding is the miracle of life, hence...

What do you do when Prince calls? Jump on a plane and go! Philip "Philthy" Lassiter did just that, and the rest was history! As the horn section leader and trumpet chair for the band, he was right at home with his slinky funk. Additionally, Philip has done countless sessions as a horn player but also a string and horn arranger. Philip 'Philthy' Lassiter, horn section leader for the late great Prin...