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Sarah Hagan BackstageSarah Hagan Backstage with Demian ArriagaDemian Arriaga has just come off one of the coolest gigs ever playing the New Year's Eve show with Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton, so we are going to talk a lot about that today, but we will also hear about his start in music, his transition from being a drumset player to also being a hand percussionist and how that opened a whole other world of gigs for him, and we’ll talk about how he made his way into the world of pop music with major gigs with acts such as the Jonas brothers, Iggy Azalea, Carly Ra...2023-01-101h 22
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 239 - Reach Out To Your FriendsOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I chat about the importance of reaching out to our friends, specially during the times we're all going through. One text, one email, one phone call might be precisely what they need.2020-09-2209 minThe Music Mentor PodcastEp 238 - Twitch Schedule & UpdateOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I quickly chat about what a wonderful platform Twitch has been, why I recommend it to EVERYBODY and what my schedule is looking like these days.2020-09-1612 minThe Music Mentor PodcastEp 237 - Should You Buy An Electronic Drumset?On this week's very drum-centric episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I discuss some of the advantages of getting yourself an Electronic drum set, why I think it might good an option and I also tell you what I did and would recommend most people do.2020-09-0815 minThe Music Mentor PodcastEp 236 - Getting Out Of Our Own HeadsOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I tell you about the one thing that has helped me get out of my own headspace and which has allowed me to find empathy and musical inspiration. 2020-09-0110 minThe Music Mentor PodcastEp 235 - One For The Non PercussionistsOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I break down what I think are the best choices for someone who wants to get started on percussion. Maybe you've had a interest in this world for a while, or maybe you are faced with the task of recording yourself since the world is an absolute whirlwind at the moment. Whatever the reason, these tips and suggestions might help you choose a few instruments and more importantly, know why you're getting them. 2020-08-2517 minThe Music Mentor PodcastEp 234 - Listen To Their InfluencesOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I share with you something that has allowed me to connect deeper, not only with the music I must learn, but also with the artists on a personal level. Listening to what THEY listen to, understand it and respect it. 2020-08-1809 minThe Music Mentor PodcastEp 233 - Connect The DotsOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I chat about something I find very interesting which is when two things that don't seem to be connected are in actuality not only connected but they are the reason the other one exists.2020-08-1110 minThe Music Mentor PodcastEp 232 - Twitch, Twitch and Twitch some more!!On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I share with you some of my young, yet incredible experience, as a streamer, specifically on TWITCH. I absolutely love this platform! If you have ever wondered what it's about, how to get started and advantages of adding this to your creative output arsenal, then this is the episode for you!2020-08-0414 minThe Music Mentor PodcastEp 231 - Multi-Lingual InspirationOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I try to bring you something different. One of the things I like to do in order to feel inspired and also take a deep dive into why I love music in the first place, is listening to songs whose sung language I don't understand. There's something captivating about hearing words for the first time, things I don't understand and the stories/themes I try to make up in my mind. Check out 3 recommendations from Cameroon, Costa Rica and The Netherlands.2020-07-2811 minThe Music Mentor PodcastEp 230 - Reinvention Time?On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I chat about how, during these reflective, paused times, we can very well use the time we have in our hands to reinvent ourselves, but... is that something we really want? 2020-07-2112 minThe Music Mentor PodcastEp 229 - Optimizing Zoom For LessonsOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I continue with the online education ecosystem theme and get into Zoom and how to get the best out of it for your lesson at home, not only as a teacher but as a student as well. 2020-07-1410 min
Paul's PointsEp. 4: Demian Arriaga (Jonas Brothers Percussionist)In today's episode of Paul's Points, Jonas Brothers percussionist Demian Arriaga joins the show to talk about his history in music, playing with the Jonas Brothers, how he saw the Jonas Brothers get back together, his soccer fandom, and much more.
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The Music Mentor PodcastEp 228 - Choosing What To LearnOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I continue the theme of teaching/learning during these times. Today though, I focus more on the WHAT and the WHY more than the HOW.2020-07-0714 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 227 - Social Distant LearningOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I chat about teaching music in today's world and I focus on things both students AND teachers might find informative.2020-07-0114 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 226 - Black Lives MatterOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I share with you some of the most important posts I have seen on social media to amplify, not my opinion, but what our sisters and brothers are going through and how we can help combat racism.2020-06-2319 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 225 - Areas Of Focus (Part 3 of 3)On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I bring you the 3rd and last part of the "Areas of Focus" mini series which is focused on productivity. Areas such as work, relaxation and people are covered. Check it out!2020-06-1612 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 224 - Areas Of Focus (Part 2 of 3)On this week's episode I continue my deep dive into productivity and cover 3 more areas of focus. As with the previous episode, these areas aren't in order of importance and as you will see they are all related yet worthy of individual attention.2020-05-2614 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 223 - Areas Of Focus (Part 1 of 3)On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I dig much deeper into productivity. Last week I mentioned the 9 areas of focus in which I divide my time and aim my productivity towards. This week I break down the first 3 in detail. This is part 1 of 3.2020-05-1915 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 222 - ProductivityOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I talk briefly about productivity and I share with you 9 areas to focus on which can help you become more productive and help you start some projects, revisit some and finish others.2020-05-1314 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 221 - Practice Journals Are Game ChangersOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I share with you why I think keeping a practice journal is absolutely crucial to making exponential progress and how they will help you become much more organized in your life in general.2020-05-0513 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 220 - Happiness Continues Concert DocumentaryOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I talk a bit about how great it was to be a part of the Jonas Brothers' Concert Documentary... What was your favorite part?!2020-04-2810 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 219 - My EP is OUT!On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I share with you what my experience was like writing, recording and releasing my very first EP. Somehow I forgot to mention its available on all digital platforms and you can find it by searching my name or by the title: When Motives Become Elusive2020-04-2111 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 218 - Revisiting Old SongsOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I briefly chat about how interesting it has been taking a look back at some old compositions, how much I've cringed and how taking a look back at those songs has helped me in progress forward and trying to become a better writer and arranger.2020-04-1511 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 217 - Useful Metronome HackOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I share with you a little metronome hack that has allowed me to elevate my practice, to enjoy it more and to demystify aspects of tempo, meter and that has allowed me develop a better internal clock.2020-04-0810 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 216 - Pre-Normal Life Resumption ThoughtsOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I try to make some sort of sense of what we're all going through in these COVID-19 times and I share some thoughts regarding, not what could happen, but some ways of looking at what is happening and how we can adjust and prepare for the future.2020-03-3110 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 215 - How I'm Keeping BusyOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I share with you some of the things I have been doing to keep me sane. We don't have to be incredibly active or productive during these crazy times yet I find peace and calm in studying, practicing and writing new music. Check out some details and more!2020-03-2411 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 214 - Things To Get You ThroughOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I try to do my part during these insane times and I recommend a book, a movie, a Netflix show and a few more things. What do YOU recommend?2020-03-1710 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 213 - Fly Under The RadarOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I talk about the fine between flying under the radar and potentially being anonymous. How much attention should we bring to ourselves and our roles? How does our ego come into play? Check all of these things out and more.2020-03-1011 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 212 - Getting Sick On The RoadOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I take a slight non musical detour and chat about what its like to get sick on the road, how I have been able to deal with it and how to prevent it, if possible.2020-03-0310 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 211 - European Tour Recap #4On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I bring you the 4th and last European Tour Recap. I chat about Amsterdam, Paris and a couple of other things as well. Also, this podcast turned 4 YEARS OLD!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!2020-02-2511 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 210 - European Tour Recap #3On this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I bring you the 3rd recap of this European Leg of the Happiness Begins tour. I cover Koln, Zurich, Milano, Madrid and Barcelona.2020-02-1811 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 209 - European Tour Recap #2On this week's episode I bring you a quick review of the second week of the Happiness Begins Tour's European leg. I chat about our 2nd London show, a bit about Glasgow, getting over a little sickness and more.2020-02-1012 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 208 - European Tour Week 1 RecapOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I give a quick recap on what the fist week of the Happiness Begins - European leg has been like, including stops in Birmingham, Dublin and London!2020-02-0310 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 207 - GrammysOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I chat about the Grammys and how that experience, coupled with and more importantly shaped by, the sad news about Kobe Bryant, made it all a surreal experience to say the least.2020-01-2810 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 206 - NAMM TakeawaysOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I chat about some of the things that stood out for me in this year's NAMM.2020-01-2111 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 204 - Activism & VolunteeringOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I chat about how important it is to be socially conscious and more importantly how becoming socially active is what brings about true change.2020-01-0713 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 203 - The Five Biggest Lessons Of The DecadeOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I go over what I feel are the biggest 5 lessons I've learned this past 10 years.2019-12-3114 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 202 - I Got Your BackOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I chat about how difficult this holiday season can be for some of us out there. I know we're supposed to feel happy and embrace positive vibes yet for some out there that might not be that easy. I'm here for you and please know you can reach out to me anytime!!!2019-12-2312 min
The Music Mentor PodcastEp 201 - Suggestions For ParentsOn this week's episode of #TheMusicMentorPodcast I briefly chat about one of things I see the most as an educator, and that is when parents aren't sure about which instruments they should let their kids play or how they expect children to show commitment and discipline when said kids might not even understand what any of that means. What are your thoughts? Do you have any insights into this as a parent? What instruments did you kids start playing and why? Any tips for future parents or current ones? Discuss on the comments bellow!2019-12-1711 min