The Music Industry | The Raven And The Road

Savannah Harmon is an incredible Singer & Songwriter based out of Charlotte. Performing from an exceptionally early age, we walk through her introduction to performing, her love of studio work, and where she is currently at as a performing musician. Savannah Harmon Links: ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ The Raven & The Road Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠  |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠  | ⁠⁠Facebook

Chad Andrew Harris is a lead guitarist and fiddle player in the Charlotte area. Performing in Charlotte Bluegrass Allstars, Enrage Against The Machine, and more. In this episode we go through his story as a teacher and performer and nerd out over some theory. Chad Andrew Harris Links: Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠ The Raven & The Road Links: ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠  |  ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠  | ⁠Facebook

Matthew Ablan is an incredible musician, host of the Queen City Podcast, and local music educator. In this episode we explore his musical ventures and break into the stories that have shaped his leadership as an entrepreneur in the music industry. Matthew Ablan Links: ⁠ Website⁠ | ⁠ Facebook⁠ | ⁠ Instagram⁠ | ⁠ Spotify⁠ | ⁠ Podcast The Raven & The Road Links: ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠  |  ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠  | F...

Fred Heintz has incredible success as creator of the Shake Down Music Festival, founder of the band Late Night Special which tours all across the U.S., and with his leading roles in the Night Lights Sky Lantern Festival.  In part 3, Fred takes us through his experiences with Night Light’s “Sky Lantern Festival” which hosts events across the U.S. From his initial introduction up through his current...

Fred Heintz has incredible success as creator of the Shake Down Music Festival, founder of the band Late Night Special which tours all across the U.S., and with his leading roles in the Night Lights Sky Lantern Festival.  In this Part 2 of our conversation, Fred walks us through his journey as a band leader, detailing the struggles he has faced early on, and his approaches towards overcoming them....

Fred has incredible success as creator of the Shake Down Music Festival, founder of the band Late Night Special which tours all across the U.S., and with his leading roles in the Night Lights Sky Lantern Festival. In this Part 1 of our conversation, Fred is going to take us through his childhood, his later than assumed introduction to music, up through the creation of Late Night Special and discus...

Johnny Rockett is a prominent musician in the Charlotte, NC area. Having performed across the U.S. and even abroad, he has honed his skills as a solo musician over the years. In this portion of the conversation, Johnny goes into greater depth discussing performance strategies, hardware, music selection, and other topics that lead to generating greater profit at gigs. Johnny Rockett Links Website:...

Johnny Rockett is a prominent musician in the Charlotte, NC area. Having performed across the U.S. and even abroad, he has honed his skills as a solo musician over the years. Johnny walks us through his story and provides great business insight for those looking to pursue a similar path. Johnny Rockett Links Website:  ⁠https://www.johnnyrockettmusic.com/⁠ Facebook:  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/johnn...

Dan Nickel, Educational Representative for Music & Arts, is the liaison between the schools / community and the company. Providing numerous services across neighboring counties, Dan lets us into his day-to-day workflow. He works directly with band directors, the repair shop, retail stores, and more, all the while prioritizing relationships and the people he works with above all. The Raven &amp...

George Ramsay, Co-Founder of Bold Music LLC., takes us through his journey as a musician and later on, as a private music instructor. From the creation of Bold Music, through its evolution to what it is today, George shares with us the innovations he and Dean implemented to grow and expand their business. Now spread throughout multiple cities in North Carolina, Bold Music provides in-home lessons...

Joining us is special guest, Ted Tinker. Ted takes us through his trek from a band student to band director, teaching us the various routes accessible to those looking to pursue a career in music education. Offering valuable insights in the systems he implements within the classroom, Ted also shares his personal philosophies highlighting the importance of a "Multitiered System of Learning.&qu...

Joined with special guest, Carson Heath, he takes us inside the role of a drum tech. He begins by opening up about his personal journey, then explaining the daily expectations placed on him as a marching tech. Carson shares the personal struggles he has had to work through and provides practical wisdom for those interested in seeking a similar role.  Carson's Links: Instagram: https://www.inst...

Joined with special guest, Gretchen Benner (Founder of Piedmont Music Therapy), she takes us through the expansive realm of music therapy. Giving us an inside look at her practice, Gretchen shows us how wide an audience music therapy services as well as the variety of personal goals it may be adapted towards. Piedmont Music Therapy Links: Website: https://www.piedmontmusictherapy.com Instagram: ht...

Joined with special guest, Natalie Kemling, lead vocalist with House 11, we take a look into her journey as a musician and the successes she’s had with keeping her band fully booked. Sharing key strategies as well as her personal development as a booking manager, Natalie gives us a clear insight into her role and the daily duties that accompany it. The Raven & The Road Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠  ...

Joined with special guest, Andy Elliott, of Elliott Guitars, we discuss his journey into the world of guitar building and repair. Offering his personal advice as well as a preview into his day-to-day, Andy walks us through what it takes to set yourself aside in such a competitive market. Elliott Guitars Links: Website: https://www.elliottguitarsnc.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliottgu...

Today we sit down with host, Nicholas Rhodes, as he shares his experiences and knowledge as a Private Instructor. From philosophies to practical exercises, Nicholas explains the WHY behind how he teaches.  The Raven & The Road Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  |

Today we check in with Chima Enwere, Director of Music Together of Fayetteville, discussing his journey through University as well as his ventures through the Music Industry. We focus on the key resources he has found to propel his business and fiscally support his education.  The Raven & The Road Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  |

Today’s conversation with Melody Hager walks through an introduction to Music Therapy. We discuss the applications of music therapy, who makes a good candidate, and the importance of local advocacy. The Raven & The Road Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  |

Today’s conversation is with Guest, John Brady, Front Of House Engineer for the Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte. He walks us through his induction of the music industry and takes us through his experiences while shedding light and advice for those interested in pursuing a similar path. The Raven & The Road Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  |

Today’s episode is a conversation with Guest, Maxwell Mensing, a local music instructor and performer. We take a look into the daily life of a music instructor, the differences between studios, and the impact of Kindness as a working musician.  Maxwell Mensing Links: Website: https://stores.musicarts.com/instructors/maxwell-mensing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sousa_max94/ The Raven &...

Music Retail provides opportunities for impact and relationships with local schools, artists, young musicians, and many more. Joined with guest speaker Gerald Wright we take an inside look towards Music Retail and discuss who this position is best suited for!   Gerald Wright Links: Website: https://stores.musicarts.com/associates/gerald-wright The Raven & The Road Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  |...