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Biz Heroes with JPHGuest: Simon Pellett, Host of Music On Your Own TermsAssuming we take the term “grown up” loosely, Simon Pellett grew up in the south of England, spent his teenage years engrossed in art and music and learning to play the guitar. At 20 he met a girl and left the UK, moving north of Boston in the US.and over the years contributed to several different musical projects, while working on his career as a graphic artist.From his early teens, he suffered from anxiety and depression, which caused crippling self-doubt, virtually halting any confidence to join bands or play in public for fear of ridicule and not bein...2023-02-0722 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 146 ”Kate Schutt - A Grief Casserole”Music On Your Own Terms 146 - Kate Schutt - A Grief Casserole Kate Schutt exemplifies everything this podcast is about, a professional singer and musician, a guitar player with some sweet gear and awesome chops, a life coach that concentrates on mindset and mental health, all wrapped up with an attitude of continuous improvement and one that adapts to constant change. Kate shares her journey of switching from pursuing a literary degree at Harvard, to studying at Berklee and back again, then diving headlong into a music career that has seen her explore the jazz scenes in...2021-11-231h 00

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 134 ”ScreenAge - In Case Of Sunburn, Do Not Resuscitate”Music On Your Own Terms 134 - ScreenAge - In Case Of Sunburn, Do Not Resuscitate Joining me for this episode is New Jersey based band ScreenAge who have recently released their second album "DNR", a concept album about the seven stages of life. Emily and Sam, talk us through how they got into music and their respective instruments, and how the band came about. We also learn that they are constantly keeping tabs on the current trends in the music business, always increasing their knowledge of the business side of music, playing out live and building a...2021-08-3137 min

Electric Soil Podcast'Music On Your Own Terms' w. Simon Pellett | Podcaster, Graphic Artist, MusicianSimon Pellett from the 'Music On Your Own Terms' podcast joins the show today!Simon has a great podcast over at : http://musiconyourownterms.comWe talk about how things were down in Ft.Worth, Texas during and after the Pandemic. We also delve into his coming-to-America story (he was born in the UK)...how he met his wife of 20 years, how the New England music scene helped pivot him into starting his current podcast, which he delivers on a weekly basis btw.Mental Health is a very important topic for Simon..he is not shy about h...2021-08-0845 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 129 "Mik & Maxi - Guitars, Drums, & Sit-down Comedy"Music On Your Own Terms 129 - Mik & Maxi - Guitars, Drums, & Sit-down Comedy Mik & Maxi, are a power-pop duo from LA, featuring Mik on guitar and vocals, and Maxi on drums and vocals, taking on various topics related to mental health, combating negative social stigmas, and creating a positive mindset to achieve your goals. We talk about the history of the band, why they decided to take on management so early on, and what the benefits are of a singles driven model. We also learn about the importance of image and branding, as well as how it...2021-07-1347 min

Waking Up From Work100 Artist Interviews W/ Simon Pellett of Music On Your Own Terms PodcastE87: First 3rd time guest here. Why? Because we have been chatting and developing together over our friendship starting our podcasts at the same time in similar subjects so we have a lot to share! Tonight I interview heavier into Simon as a guest verses a joint episode like we did in the past. I ask him on his experience interviewing almost a hundred artists both signed and Indie. We talk on labels and music business, if artist life or business is for you, and mental health and ethics. Good friends, go...2020-12-1556 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 090 "Craig Dodge - Monetizing Your Music For Film, TV, And Video Games"Music On Your Own Terms 090 - Craig Dodge - Monetizing Your Music For Film, TV, And Video Games For this episode I sit down for a chat with composer, teacher, and multi instrumentalist Craig Dodge. Craig talks about his work with film, TV, video game music and sound design, getting your tracks on music libraries, teaching in a local college that is affiliated with Berklee school of music, and also his video based course where he teaches you how to build multiple streams of income doing what he does, with the Ignite Your Music Career program. We...2020-11-1656 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 089 "Matt Bacon - Bringing Home The Bacon!"Music On Your Own Terms 089 - Matt Bacon - Bringing Home The Bacon! Joining me on this episode is PR aficionado Matt Bacon from Dropout Media. Matt talks about his upbringing, his obsessive penchant for music culture and history, and how he launched his career working for bands and labels in the metal scene. He also takes us on a fascinating journey behind the scenes of label deals, working for large European festivals interviewing metal legends, and some tips for those who have aspirations to work in the music business. Matt also talks about his upcoming move...2020-11-0956 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 088 "Bella Bromberg - Should, Can, And Will!"Music On Your Own Terms 088 - Bella Bromberg - Should, Can, And Will! For this episode we journey to a sunny autumn morning in New York, and chat with a young singer songwriter named Bella Bromberg, who at the time of the interview is in her second year at Barnard College. Bella talks about her upbringing in California, including her mother making Bella take piano lessons, her dad exposing her to hip hop and R&B music, as well as the urge to start writing songs at a young age. We learn of the contacts Bella has...2020-11-0650 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 087 "Monica Strut - Social Media Shredder!"Music On Your Own Terms 087 - Monica Strut - Social Media Shredder! This time out we are talking social media strategies and the mindset of your band as a business, with Aussie social media rockstar, Monica Strut! Monica talks about her history from her mum forcing her into piano lessons, wanting to be an actress, all the way to touring with her former band and working for Heavy Magazine as a journalist. We discuss a wide range of subjects that bands need to think about to make music for a living, and most importantly, Monica exclusively shares...2020-11-021h 06

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 086 "Andrew Plan - The Man With A Plan To Heal You"Music On Your Own Terms 086 - Andrew Plan - The Man With A Plan To Heal You For this episode I caught up with my friend Andrew Plan who was the first person I met at the CD Baby DIY Musician Conference back in September of 2019. Andrew talks about how his dad's love of music influenced his own, how music called him away from a potential career in medicine, and his experience in various songwriting contests. We also learn about his songwriting methodologies, getting onto playlists with his music, and how he is healing people with his...2020-10-2645 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 085 "Just The Tip 4 - Merch Is A Valid Scrabble Word!"Music On Your Own Terms 085 - Just The Tip 4 - Merch Is A Valid Scrabble Word! To accompany episode 84 with Bruce Ackerman from Printavo, I decided to reach out to some past guests and ask questions about the merch they sell, and if they had any tips for artists that are looking to increase their sales. In this episode you'll hear from Sensai, Mika Tyyskä/Mr Fastfinger (episode 9), Amie Chatterley/Dakesis (episode 62), Oriana Setz (episode 19 & 58), Mark Summerlin/Honeyjack (episode 22), and finally Nika Comet/Chase The Comet (episode 39). Click here for the main show n...2020-10-2331 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 084 "Bruce Ackerman/Printavo - Behind The Merch"Music On Your Own Terms 084 - Bruce Ackerman/Printavo - Behind The Merch This time out we welcome Bruce Ackerman, the founder of Printavo, a company whose software helps print shops just like The Skinny Armadillo, track orders, scheduling, and manage customers. Bruce talks about how he got into building apps, his background in music and printing, and takes us through how Printavo as a company, helps shops succeed, grow, and in some cases avoid shutting their doors. We also look at how bands can use business examples to propel their own organizations, and gives us some...2020-10-1945 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 083 "EleftheRia Kalampali/ONE:WOMAN:COMPANY - Poetic Motherhood"Music On Your Own Terms 083 - EleftheRia Kalampali/ONE:WOMAN:COMPANY - Poetic Motherhood Joining me for a chat about the music industry, is Eleftheria Kalampali, or Ria to her friends, manger of POEM and owner of One:Woman:Company a PR and management organization, that works with a roster of bands, including Hypnotic Nausea and Eien who we heard from in previous episodes, along with a number of others. We discuss the benefits of record deals in the wake of the DIY revolution, various business related considerations that bands need to think about, and the what...2020-10-1237 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 082 "Carolyn Sills & Gerard Egan - A Perfect Combo"Music On Your Own Terms 082 - Carolyn Sills & Gerard Egan - A Perfect Combo After playing their song "Bad For You" on episode 67 with David Dennis, I had to get The Carolyn Sills Combo on the podcast for an interview. Namesake Carolyn and her husband Gerard, the guitar player for the band, share their history in music, working for the Santa Cruz Guitar Co., and what it means to be able to live a life dedicated to music. We hear about their life's journey from college, living in New York and touring Europe, to moving to California...2020-10-0556 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 081 "Michelle Rubio-Garcia - Beat The Clock Podcast - Breaking Through Fear"Music On Your Own Terms 081 - Michelle Rubio-Garcia - Beat The Clock Podcast - Breaking Through Fear Please welcome to the podcast Michelle Rubio-Garcia, host of the Beat The Clock Podcast, High School English Teacher, and best selling author. We take a deep dive into the psychology of self-talk, creating a mindset of abundance instead of scarcity, and discuss various strategies to celebrate wins. Through this conversation, we learn about Michelle's upbringing, her journey into coaching dance and teaching, and what led her to pursue a PHD in communications after already graduation with an MA and a...2020-09-2855 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 080 "2 Year Podcast Anniversary - Double The Fun, Double The Value With Adam Ross & Alan Hill!"Music On Your Own Terms 080 - 2 Year Podcast Anniversary - Double The Fun, Double The Value With Adam Ross & Alan Hill! Click here for the main show notes page! Helping me celebrate the 2 year anniversary of the first podcast episodes being released are my good friends Adam Ross from Creatures & Chemicals (Episode 11 & Episode 13) and Alan Hill (Episode 10). We begin with Adam Ross, and find out what has happened with Creatures since our last episode when I was in the band, details of the release of the album, and what the future holds for live shows...2020-09-231h 46

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 079 "Simone Dow - A Voyage To The Last Continent"Music On Your Own Terms 079 - Simone Dow - A Voyage To The Last Continent This episode I'm stoked to be talking with Simone Dow, guitarist with the awesome prog band Voyager from Australia. Simone talks about her family's move from Scotland, getting a scholarship for classical guitar, and subsequently getting into metal and never looking back. We hear about life on the road, endorsement deals, and what it means to be signed to a record label in today's DIY world. In addition, Simone graciously shares her experiences with chronic migraines, and how she manages practicing and...2020-09-211h 05

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 078 "Hal Eisenberg - A Runaway, Wanted Dead Or Alive"Music On Your Own Terms 078 - Hal Eisenberg - A Runaway, Wanted Dead Or Alive Please welcome Hal Eisenberg to the podcast! Hal contributed drums to James Dand's Empowerment Songs project, including the track "Hero's Journey" that we heard in episode 76, as well as the track at the end of this interview. Not only is Hal a drummer, but we find out about his amazing work in the New York school system as a social worker, having helped hundreds of thousands of kids find their voice, and reach their full potential in the world. Hal talks about...2020-09-141h 01

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 077 "William Chernoff - Baby I Love Your Canadian Emo Post-Folk Jazz-Core"Music On Your Own Terms 077 - William Chernoff - Baby I Love Your Canadian Emo Post-Folk Jazz-Core William hails from New Westminster, a city in the vicinity of Vancouver, British Columbia, and is a jazz and folk bass player and composer, that is set to release his first album in October of this year. William shares how he was exposed to jazz in high school, his history in the local music scene, and a summer he spent in Copenhagen for the sake of his own emotional growth. We take a deep dive exploring the music industry, and...2020-09-0756 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 076 "The Inner Anthem Of James Dand (Slight Return)"Music On Your Own Terms 076 - The Inner Anthem Of James Dand (Slight Return) Joining me on the podcast once again from episode 8 is none other than my good friend James Dand! We recorded this episode a little while ago, prior to the release of his triple album, which I'm happy to report was released a few days before this episode airs. James gives some really great insight into the making of the album, including working with over twenty contributors, the logistics of legal agreements and the sessions themselves. We also discuss James' release strategy, and dig...2020-08-3147 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 075 "Just The Tip 3 - Looking Back To The 2019 CD Baby DIY Musician Conference"Music On Your Own Terms 075 - Just The Tip 3 - Looking Back To The 2019 CD Baby DIY Musician Conference Since the CD Baby DIY Musician conference was cancelled this year due to COVID, I wanted to take a minute, in this, the third installment, of Just The Tip, to ask some of the attendees I met last year, why they went and what they got out of the conference. This episode features responses from the following artists: Andrew Plan, Latoya Cooper, the Songstress. Ruthie Wilde, TD Benton, Dirty Metal Lefty, Diego Vargas, Anais Azul. 2020-08-2820 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 074 "The McGrath Project - LA Story"Music On Your Own Terms 074 - The McGrath Project - LA Story This episode I talk to three members of The McGrath Project, namesake Gary McGrath, Jonathan Moore and Jonathan McNary, a Fort Worth based band that is about to release a concept album influenced by albums such as Pink Floyd's The Wall, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Gary discusses moving to LA to learn studio engineering and becoming a session guitar player, touring with some big names from past decades, and returning to his hometown of Fort Worth to form a new version of the...2020-08-241h 01

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 073 "Steven H Scott - The Second Coming Of Stu (Baked Potato Voyeurism)"Music On Your Own Terms 073 - Steven H Scott - The Second Coming Of Stu (Baked Potato Voyeurism) Making his triumphant return to the podcast from episode 12, and Just The Tip 1, is Steve Haidaichuk of Mindset X! We catch up with what's been happening with Mindset, Steve's acoustic cover act, The Deviant, and also talk about his new solo material under the name Steven H Scott. Steve and I also use Ari Herstand's book, Making It In The New Music Industry to springboard a conversation about social media and general marketing ideas for musicians, and what the...2020-08-1751 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 072 "Eien - Thought Criminals"Music On Your Own Terms 072 - Eien - Thought Criminals Joining me for this episode are Mike and Tim, vocalist, and guitarist respectively, from the Greek band Eien. The guys discuss the origins of the band, the concepts behind their music and how the pandemic has affected their writing process. We also discuss the mindset around the band, and extended crew, enjoying life and why the guys are looking for a record deal in today's DIY climate. Take a listen and I hope Mike's infectious personality will make you smile as much as I did editing this...2020-08-1449 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 071 “Dan Clayton/Fret Success - Still Being Himself”Music On Your Own Terms 071 - Dan Clayton/Fret Success - Still Being Himself We are both guitar nerds, and we both left the UK to live in North America. Dan Clayton is an acoustics engineer based in Calgary, Canada, that also records his own music, mixes others', and is the founder of Fret Success, an online resource for guitar players looking to improve their skills. Dan shares his journey from asking his parents for saxophone lessons and inheriting his dad's guitar instead, opening for some popular touring bands in the UK, and why he moved to...2020-08-1055 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 070 “Latoya Cooper "The Songstress" - Getting Out Of Your Elephant And Being Ready For Opportunity”Music On Your Own Terms 070 - Latoya Cooper "The Songstress" - Getting Out Of Your Elephant And Being Ready For Opportunity Returning to the podcast is my good friend Latoya Cooper, who I met at the CD Baby conference in 2019 and we heard from back in episode 23! We find out what Latoya has been up to with both her music, Music Meets The Boardroom, and her new MMB Podcast. Part of this episode also doubles as an episode for that very podcast, where Latoya interviews me about this podcast, and my work with merch at The Skinny...2020-08-031h 00

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 069 “Al Gilliom - Piano Music In Dark Spaces”Music On Your Own Terms 069 - Al Gilliom - Piano Music In Dark Spaces Back in April of this year, I spoke to Olympia, Washington based pianist Al Gillion. During the interview we had a great deal of technical difficulties but Al was gracious enough to re-record his answers so I could produce a full episode and tell his story. During our discussion, we learn that Al heard solo piano music in the NICU as a premature baby, and was inspired to play by his grandmother. We also discover the incredible weight of emotion that fuels Al's...2020-07-3128 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 068 "Joe Messina – Politics, Porpoises, and Phallic Humor"Music On Your Own Terms 068 - Joe Messina – Politics, Porpoises, and Phallic Humor In this episode, we learn about the history of Boston based guitarist, comedian, podcaster, activist and teacher, Joe Messina. From growing up in a musical family and not wanting to follow the family business, to discovering comedy and wanting to become an aspiring writer, he was then diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Despite almost quitting music altogether, Joe found himself embracing music once again, teaches guitar and other instruments, and is about to release his new album Rageonomics. Joe also hosts a podcast that aims to pr...2020-07-2756 min

Think Pink PersonaSimon Pellett: Where's the Merch?!?!?A conversation with Simon Pellett, owner of popular podcast "Music On Your Own Terms", let's talk about the merch?!?!? Stream on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes release every Thursday. Visit us at www. MusicMeetsTheBoardroom.com to learn more about our upcoming workshops and services. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thinkpinkpersona/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thinkpinkpersona/support 2020-07-2324 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 067 "David Dennis – Surfboards And Silicon"Music On Your Own Terms 067 - David Dennis – Surfboards And Silicon Surf's up listeners! This episode I speak to Ventana Surfboard Company co-founder, Microsoft employee, photographer and entrepreneur David Dennis about the importance of being an eco-friendly company, philanthropy, and his TedX talk about creating a life of serving others, by capitalizing on your passions. We discuss a range of marketing strategies and partnerships that fuel the business of artisanal surfboards, entrepreneurship as an ideology and David graciously shares his personal experience with a mental health condition. Click here for the main show notes page!...2020-07-2035 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 066 "Just The Tip 2 - How Should You Use Your Platform?"Music On Your Own Terms 066 - Just The Tip 2 - How Should You Use Your Platform? It's been a while since I released the first "Just The Tip" episode. If you recall, it's where I pose a question to the music community to find out what their perspective is on a particular topic. This time out I decided to find out what former guests thought about using their platform to voice various points of view to possibly influence fans' opinions. The specific wording of what I asked was this: We have often heard...2020-07-1717 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 065 "The Mason Adams Project - Hillbilly Hippie Funk"Music On Your Own Terms 065 - The Mason Adams Project - Hillbilly Hippie Funk In this impromptu discussion, I talk with The Mason Adams Project, a Dallas based band that fuses a plethora of influences and genres to create a southern tinged, alt rock band with a mandolin....or a hillbilly hippie funk band.....I guess you'll have to listen and make up your own mind! The guys talk about how they got into music, the interesting twists of fate that led them to get together as a band, and how they write the eclectic music that...2020-07-1358 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 064 "Isbjörg - Pianos, Prog And Hiding Toes"Music On Your Own Terms 064 - Isbjörg - Pianos, Prog And Hiding Toes I recently stumbled upon a cover video of a song by the amazing Australian band Toehider. Being floored by the musicianship of the guys playing the song, I had to check their band out, and was immediately hooked on their sound. Isbjörg are a piano driven prog band, based in Aarhus, Denmark, and the more I listen to their music, the more I feel I am going to become a superfan. The guys discuss the history of the band, how they write an...2020-07-0656 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 063 “Storyteller - From The Darkness Into The Light”Music On Your Own Terms 063 - Storyteller - From The Darkness Into The Light Hailing mostly from the Dallas, Texas area, Storyteller are an eclectic sounding band in terms of where they fit genre-wise, but they are extremely focused on the message they portray both musically and lyrically. As you'll discover in one of the deepest interviews I have done thus far, the emotional connection that comes out of the band is undeniable. Having witnessed first hand the intensity that the band and in particular Justin the vocalist performs with, the art being produced is incredibly authentic. I...2020-06-2955 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 062 “Amie Chatterley/Dakesis - Power, Metal, And No Days Off!!!”Music On Your Own Terms 062 - Amie Chatterley/Dakesis - Power, Metal, And No Days Off!!! In this inspiring episode, I talk to Amie Chatterley, bassist, backing vocalist and manger of the Birmingham, England based band, Dakesis. Amie talks us through the inner workings of a completely self-sufficient touring band, finding the time to manage several other acts, organize an entire festival, as well as run a web development company and recording studio. We also talking about the importance of remaining true to your values and promoting equality, whether that be shrouded in metaphor in music or...2020-06-2641 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 061 "Remain Rocks!"Music On Your Own Terms 061 - Remain Rocks! About an hour drive north of Fort Worth, Texas, you'll find a college town called Denton that is home to a band by the name of Remain. I sat down with band leader and front-man Caleb Coonrod to talk about the band's inception, the impetus of signing on with management, and the challenges of trying to grow a band and release a new album during a pandemic. We discuss how Caleb got into music and started gaining a following at a bar in the middle of nowhere, his long-term...2020-06-2244 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 060 "Caitlin Claessens - Super Simple Subway Stories"Music On Your Own Terms 060 - Caitlin Claessens - Super Simple Subway Stories To celebrate the 60th episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with Caitlin Claessens, who is the face of Caitie's classroom along with her co-host Tobee, on the popular YouTube channel Super Simple Play, part of Skyship Entertainment's Super Simple Songs network, whose main channel has over 23M subscribers. Caitie talks about her journey from growing up in Ontario and going to university for film production, moving to NYC and busking on the subway, to finding session vocal jobs that ended...2020-06-1550 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 059 "Daydream Runaways- 100% Certified Organic"Music On Your Own Terms 059 - Daydream Runaways- 100% Certified Organic This time out I have a chat with UK band The Daydream Runaways, who at the time of the interview, have just released their brilliant new single "Gravity" which you can hear at the end of the episode. We talk about the band's inception, their writing process and who does what in the band. The guys also talk about their influences, what got them into music, and we find out the definitive answer as to how a psychopath makes a cup of tea. Click here...2020-06-1237 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 058 "Oriana Setz II - Back To The Future"Music On Your Own Terms 058 - Oriana Setz II - Back To The Future This episode we catch up with Oriana Setz, from episode 19, who is currently on an extended artistic retreat in New Zealand, with her partner and musical collaborator, who is himself from the country. We discover how Oriana's new album is being received, the challenges of exploring a country and performing amid a global pandemic, and some tips for running the business of being a musician, especially on the road. Additionally Oriana shares the projects shes's working on, the plans for new music she's...2020-06-0835 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 057 "Scott "Scottocaster" Harnish - The Vocal Warrior's Dr Love"Music On Your Own Terms 057 - Scott "Scottocaster" Harnish - The Vocal Warrior's Dr Love This time out I talk to Scott Harnish, a music teacher, multi-instrumentalist, producer/engineer and Gene Simmons impersonator, based in Nova Scotia, Canada, that also happens to be married to Elise Besler, who I talked to in episode 42. We discuss Scott's new EP, his band Fluid, and the bands that inspire him. We also hear that on one of the recent Kiss Kruises, Scott happened to meet previous guest Nikki Sinn that we heard from all the way back in episode 2 with...2020-06-011h 21

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 056 "Hillarie Jason - Death Through A Lens"Music On Your Own Terms 056 - Hillarie Jason - Death Through A Lens In this episode I have the pleasure of talking to Massachusetts based photographer Hillarie Jason. As you'll hear in the interview, I discovered her work after googling a show I had attended in Boston to find photos of the performance. Hillarie takes us on a journey from falling in love with photography in school, working in retail, to becoming a professional freelance photographer, traveling the country shooting large festivals and being featured in major publications, all as a result of a couple of flip-phone...2020-05-251h 09

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 055 "Vanessa Ferrer/Merch Cat - Making Merch Work For You"Music On Your Own Terms 055 - Vanessa Ferrer/Merch Cat - Making Merch Work For You Joining me from NY is Merch Cat founder Vanessa Ferrer. We discuss what tools the Merch Cat app provides artists, to succeed in their merch business, how Vanessa got her start and how that transitioned into working with artists, and eventually developing Merch Cat itself. Vanessa and I talk about the various technology challenges, what is important for bands to do to stay engaged with their fans, and she also shares her top tips for selling merch during the COVID-19 situation...2020-05-181h 14

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 054 "There Are Those That Call Him Tim Chimes!"Music On Your Own Terms 054 - There Are Those That Call Him Tim Chimes! Joining me this episode is Mr Tim Chimes, bassist extraordinaire, recording guru and all round audio sage. We have a long overdue chat about where Tim got his passion for music, prog and recording, how he met our mutual bestie Bruce, and what projects he's currently working on. We delve into his job as a tech support engineer for an audio technology company, his advice for musicians stuck at home that want to get a recording set up going, and we also explore...2020-05-151h 11

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 053 "Ed Vincent - Festival Pass"Music On Your Own Terms 053 - Ed Vincent - Festival Pass This time around I chat with Ed Vincent, a NY based entrepreneur and founder of a new event subscription platform called Festival Pass. We learn all about how the app will work, the various benefits that this credit-based model platform provides, and what the COVID-19 situation has meant for the upcoming release. Ed also talks about his background in investment banking, data analysis and why music and a life based around experience drives him to build businesses that provide value for customers. Click here...2020-05-1147 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 052 "Anais Azul – Creating A New Normal"Music On Your Own Terms 052 - Anais Azul – Creating A New Normal Anais Azul is a multi instrumentalist, singer and composer based in both California and Boston, that I met at last year's CD Baby DIY Musician conference. In this episode we talk about what brought Anais's family from their native Peru to the US, going to Boston University to study music and composition, and what projects and communities keep them bi-coastal. We hear about the musical projects that Anais is involved in as well as their solo music, and multifaceted performances that Anais's goal are to be a...2020-05-041h 08

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 051 "Tiffany VanBoxtel - Connection Through Captivating Online Performance"Music On Your Own Terms 051 - Tiffany VanBoxtel - Connection Through Captivating Online Performance Tiffany VanBoxtel is a vocal coach based out of Neenah, Wisconsin and has a podcast called The Star Singer Podcast, that helps singers with their vocal techniques and mindset to achieve their best performances. In the wake of the current COVID-19 situation, we discuss the challenges musicians face to get started doing live stream performances and what strategies and resources can be used to succeed with both mindset and technology in mind. Tiffany shares a list of potential reasons her audience suggested were...2020-05-0147 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 050 “Ryan Van Poederooyen”Music On Your Own Terms 050 - Ryan Van Poederooyen The podcast has reached 50 episodes! Not only am I celebrating with a killer guest, but I am also releasing this on my 41st birthday. Joining me is Ryan Van Poerderooyen, drummer with both Devin Townsend Band and Project, and now his crushing new band Imonolith. We delve into how Ryan got into drumming, how he has created a career revolving around music, and the challenges and keys to successfully starting a new band and self releasing the music on the same scale as more established acts he has...2020-04-2748 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 049 “Marketing With Vlad Adonis”Music On Your Own Terms 049 - Marketing With Vlad Adonis I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Vlad Adonis, to talk about how he got started with marketing. In this episode we learn about Vlad's experience starting a dating/dancing app, the music copyright law that ultimately caused Vlad to have to take down the service, and how he has made a business around the knowledge he gained from his mission to learn how to generate and convert leads. Our discussion digs into marketing funnels, the Facebook pixel and what it takes to make a...2020-04-2048 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 048 "Ian Barnett"Music On Your Own Terms 048 - Ian Barnett Almost three decades ago I spent an hour almost every week for over three years learning guitar from one of South East England's top guitar teachers. These were some of my most formative years, and having the chance to interview Ian and revisit those memories has illustrated just how much of that knowledge has stuck with me on a subconscious level. Check out our chat as we reminisce, discover Ian's journey from a teenage guitar novice to a career spanning 40 years, guiding young musicians through their scales, organizing gigs...2020-04-1353 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 047 "George Bletsas/Hypnotic Nausea"Music On Your Own Terms 047 - George Bletsas/Hypnotic Nausea Hypnotic Nausea is a hard rock band from Athens, Greece, that has prog and art-rock leanings, heavily inspired by both Tool and grandiose concept albums from the 70s. In this chat I talk to singer and guitarist George Bletsas about the band's beginnings, their influences and sound, along with how they decide on what concepts to work on and how they compose the music. We discover the deeper meaning to their albums "Hypnosis" and their newest release "The Death of All Religions" and see what effect the...2020-04-1031 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 046 “Waking Up From Work Podcast The Return”Music On Your Own Terms 046 - Waking Up From Work Podcast The Return This episode I join Dave from the Waking Up From Work podcast for another deep discussion of music and all things surrounding it. This time we dig into our history and how we got into music in the beginning, as well as explore how our musical tastes have changed over the years. Waking Up From Work on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/wakingupfromwork/ Waking Up From Work on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/davewakeup/ Waking Up From Work on t...2020-04-061h 07

Waking Up From WorkHow Did You Get Started In Your Passion? W/ Simon Pellett & DaveE52: We’ve spent the last couple episodes talking serious action and changes in the economy and business so we wanted to take an opportunity and get back to some more relaxed content with a familiar face. Dave and Simon from the “Music On Your Own Terms” podcast talk how they got into music and their takes on influence, change, starting out, new ways to look at music, and ultimately the way behind whey they formed their lives around music. For those that don’t know Simon or his podcast yet we spoke with him on E19 o...2020-04-061h 09

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 045 “Just The Tip 1 - Musicians & COVID19”Music On Your Own Terms 045 - Just The Tip 1 - Musicians & COVID19 This is the first installment of a new feature called "Just The Tip" where I pose a question to the musicians community including past guests, to hear their perspective on a particular subject. Given the current situation with COVID19 I decided to ask the question "What effect has the corona virus had on you as a musician, and what steps and outside of the box thinking have you utilized to make up for lost revenue, and make full use of the downtime that you are...2020-03-3122 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 044 “Johanna Hagarty/JPH Creative - Reprise”Music On Your Own Terms 044 - Johanna Hagarty/JPH Creative - Reprise Returning to the podcast this episode is my good friend Johanna Hagarty of JPH Creative. We find out what Johanna has been up to since episode 31 in her economic development role in the local community, and about her recent move away from event production. The bulk of the discussion however, focuses on the current corona virus situation, what it means for the creative community, ways in which we can adapt in our businesses and be mindful of our mental health during these difficult times. We t...2020-03-2451 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 043 “Shawn Patrick Thomas Daley/The Mohawk Studio & HALO Live”Music On Your Own Terms 043 - Shawn Patrick Thomas Daley/The Mohawk Studio & HALO Live Based in Sandusky, Ohio, The Mohawk Studio is a 6000 square foot, 172 year old church building, that hosts not only a full service recording studio and artist accommodations, but also a live venue with a full bar. I talk to owner, operator and producer Shawn Daley, who is also the bass player for the bands The Casket Company and Half Knocked Out. We talk about his history, how the studio and venue got started and what drives his passion for music. In addition...2020-03-1754 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 042 "Elise Besler/The Vocal Warrior"Music On Your Own Terms 042 - Elise Besler/The Vocal Warrior Episode 42 sees me having a great conversation with Elise Besler, a singer and vocal coach from Halifax, Nova Scotia, that is not only an award winning vocalist but is crushing it by empowering singers and public speakers to overcome their self doubt and find their confidence to perform in front of an audience. We discuss the importance of mindset, mental and physical health, and the psychological origins of stage fright. Elise shares her history of being inspired in music by her mother, a guitar and piano...2020-03-1049 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 041 "Suzanne Paulinski/The Rockstar Advocate"Music On Your Own Terms 041 - Suzanne Paulinski/The Rockstar Advocate For Episode 41 I talk to Suzanne Paulinski, a mindset coach that helps music-preneurs with the business side of their music and also helps them understand the importance of mental and physical health. Last summer at the CD Baby conference, I attended Suz's seminar about overcoming overwhelm and was inspired by the achievement of how she was able to build a successful business while only being able to work 2 hours a day due to her battle with Lymes Disease. Suz talks about her history in the music...2020-03-0353 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 040 “Marbin”Music On Your Own Terms Episode 40 - Marbin For episode 40 I caught up with the incredible jazz-fusion band Marbin at The Guitar Sanctuary in McKinney Texas before their show. We hear from Danny and Dani about the difficulty of being a fusion band in today's jazz climate, the importance of sacrifice in order not only to be the best musician you can, but also to work on building an audience through constant touring. We hear how the guys operate the business side of the band, an important lesson about splitting responsibilities, how they approach writing music with...2020-02-191h 07

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 039 “Chase The Comet”Music On Your Own Terms Episode 39 - Chase The Comet Episode 39 features Nika Comet, one half of Chase The Comet, an LA-based rock/metal duo that made a brave jump to move from their home of Moscow, Russia, to follow the American dream of hustle and entrepreneurship to bring their music to the world. Nika talks us through growing up in a theatrical family, being in bands in high school, and working as session musicians. She tells us the challenges of finding band members with the same goals and vision, why being a duo is the best...2020-02-101h 11

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 038 “POEM”Music On Your Own Terms Episode 38 - POEM Kicking off February's interviews is Greek prog-metal band POEM. I talked to guitarist Laurence, and drummer Stavros, about their musical history, touring with Amorphis, and a special insight into what it's like to party on the bus with the band Textures. We dig into the state of the industry, explore the challenges of going on the road, and hear how the guys are able to make a living, while building the band to a viable financially stable position. POEM's music is squarely in my wheelhouse they are definitely a...2020-02-051h 05

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 037 “Chris "Peapod" Daher/On The Radar Podcast”Music On Your Own Terms Episode 37 - Chris "Peapod" Daher/On The Radar Podcast Joining me for episode 37 from darkest Toledo Ohio, is Chris "Peapod" Daher, a radio personality for 100.7 The Zone, who has a killer podcast called "On The Radar" that promotes musical acts coming through to and from the greater Midwest area. Our discussion meanders through his passion for music that pushes him to find out each musician's story much like my own, his journey from being bullied in school to becoming a well known radio host, and the responsibilities and pitfalls of having a...2020-01-261h 08

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 036 “Anna Wagenhauser/Chloe & The Steel Strings”Music On Your Own Terms Episode 36 - Anna Wagenhauser/Chloe & The Steel Strings Recently I connected with Anna on Instagram, but realized later that I had not only heard an interview with her, but actually referenced her opinion on social media in previous episodes of the podcast! During this chat, we dig into the history of the band she both manages, and performs in with her twin sister and the namesake of the group Chloe; what led them to follow music as a career; and her daytime job in creative marketing, where she learns about tools and s...2020-01-1454 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 035 “Chris Birkett & Shari Tallon/The Free Spirits”Music On Your Own Terms Episode 35 - Chris Birkett & Shari Tallon/The Free Spirits Joining me this episode is award winning producer, guitarist and fellow Brit, Chris Birkett whose album credits have collectively sold over 100 million copies, including Sinead O'Conner's "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got" featuring the massive Prince cover of "Nothing Compares 2 U". Chris is joined by Shari Tallon, a pianist, flutist, composer, and music educator, who together with Chris form The Free Spirits. We have a fantastic conversation that covers both Chris and Shari's individual histories, how they met and...2020-01-101h 04

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 034 "Joe Leach/Riff City Guitar"Music On Your Own Terms Episode 34 - Joe Leach/Riff City Guitar Right before the holiday I talked to Joe Leach, owner of Riff City Guitar, a Minnesota based guitar store that was the first US retailer to bring the Chapman guitars brand to America, and unfortunately has recently closed its doors. We discuss Joe's background in both sales and music; his journey in entrepreneurship and the different businesses he's been a part of and look at the the retail industry at large. We talk about how important it is to figure out your "why" and I'm...2020-01-071h 16

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 033 "End Of Year Review/Goals"Music On Your Own Terms Episode 33 – End Of Year Review/Goals For the last episode of the year, I review my stats, introduce myself and my background for new listeners, and I break down my goals for the coming year. Thanks for listening! Music in this episode by Killbot Zero --- This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Armadillo Print Company Specializing in screen printing, embroidery, design, on demand digital printing, web stores, fulfillment and more. Visit https://theskinnyarmadillo.com/ or call 817 546 1430 --- ...2020-01-0117 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 032 "Bryan Beller"Music On Your Own Terms Episode 32 - Bryan Beller I recently had the pleasure of talk with bassist Bryan Beller, who talks about his time working for SWR amps, where he learnt some valuable lessons in business management, and why he left after the company was sold to Fender. We also talk about various strategies of how to build a fulfilling career in music, how he overcame having his custom basses stolen, and we talk in depth about the creation process of his stellar new album "Scenes From The Flood". Bryan Beller on Facebook – https://www...2019-12-291h 18

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 031 "Johanna Hagarty/JPH Creative"Music On Your Own Terms Episode 31 - Johanna Hagarty/JPH Creative In one of the most lighthearted and fun, yet dichotomously deep and explorative interviews I have conducted, I talk to Johanna Hagarty of JPH Creative. She discusses her work as an artists' economic development consultant and coach; generating six figures in festival revenue that went to the local arts community in her home town of Asheville, North Carolina; her previous work as a mental health professional; living in New Zealand for 6 months; and a number of psychological explorations. Find out what drives her passion for supporting...2019-12-2556 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 030 “Diego Vargas”Music On Your Own Terms Episode 30 - Diego Vargas This episode I talk to Diego Vargas, a young guitarist from Southern California that has not only insane chops, but also a mature mindset about the modern music industry and also his developing musical identity. Diego Vargas on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/diegoguitarist/ Diego Vargas on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/diego_the_guitarist/ Diego Vargas on the web - http://www.diegoguitarist.com/ Music in this episode by Diego Vargas --- This episode is sponsore...2019-12-211h 00

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 029 “Cruel Miracle Part Deux”Music On Your Own Terms Episode 29 - Cruel Miracle Part Deux It's been a year and a half since I interviewed the guys in Cruel Miracle (episode 4), so I decided to catch up with them and find out what they have been up to, and what their plans are going forward. Cruel Miracle on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/CruelMiracle/ Cruel Miracle on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/cruelmiracle/ Cruel Miracle on the web - http://www.cruelmiracle.com Music in this episode by Cruel Miracle --- T...2019-12-1334 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 028 “Dirty Metal Lefty”Music On Your Own Terms Episode 28 - Dirty Metal Lefty After meeting at the CD Baby conference this August, I catch up with Dirty Metal Lefty on her way through Fort Worth at Thanksgiving. We discuss Doc's music, her influences, jamming with Alice in Chains, and get the lowdown on Whisky Rat. Dirty Metal Lefty on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/dirtymetallefty/ Dirty Metal Lefty on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/dirtymetallefty/ Dirty Metal Lefty on the web - https://www.dirtymetallefty.com/ Whisky Rat on Facebook - https://www.face...2019-12-091h 02

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 027 “Sean Seybold”Music On Your Own Terms Episode 27 - Sean Seybold In this installment, we delve into the esoteric with Sean Seybold, and audio/visual engineer, multi-instrumentalist and creator of the popular Dallas/Fort Worth Musician's Facebook group. We take a transcendental journey through Sean's history, his music, and some deep psychological explorations of the power of music on the human psyche. Sean Seybold on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/naesthetics Sean Seybold on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thecurioushmm/ Happy Hmm Productions on the web - https://happyhmm.com/ DFW Musician...2019-12-0351 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 026 “Mike Abdow - Fates Warning/Ray Alder”Music On Your Own Terms Episode 26 - Mike Abdow - Fates Warning/Ray Alder This episode I have pleasure of talking with Mike Abdow, touring guitarist for Fates Warning, songwriter/producer for Ray Alder solo, guitarist for Aquanett, and of course, Mike's own amazing solo material! We talk about what led to his love of music, how he got the Fates Warning gig, killer memorization strategies, touring tips, philosophy, and writing with Ray Alder. I also couldn't resist the urge to nerd out a little on Mike's guitar and amp set up, and find out what Mike...2019-11-281h 09

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 025 “White Collar Sideshow”Music On Your Own Terms Episode 25 - White Collar Sideshow Joining me for a chat from a Walmart parking lot is TD Benton (with wife Veronica cooking in the background!) of the husband and wife "shock n' roll" duo that is White Collar Sideshow! TD tells us about the history of the band, living on the road, dealing with mental health and a lot lot more. White Collar Sideshow on the web - https://www.whitecollarsideshow.com White Collar Sideshow on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/whitecollarsideshow/ White Collar Sideshow on Instagr...2019-11-2450 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 024 “Ruthie Wilde”Music On Your Own Terms Episode 24 - Ruthie Wilde Please welcome cellist Ruthie Wilde to the podcast. Ruthie and I met in line, waiting to meet Darryl McDaniels of Run DMC after hearing his emotional presentation about his struggle with depression and suicidal ideations. We discovered we have a shared interest in psychological and physical limitations and benefits of being a musician. In this episode we talk about Ruthie's history in music, human development, teaching and more! Ruthie on the web - http://ruthiewilde.com Ruthie on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ruthiewildemusic 2019-11-0557 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 023 "Latoya Cooper, The Songstress!"Music On Your Own Terms Episode 23 - Latoya Cooper, The Songstress! After meeting at the CD Baby DIY musician conference in Austin recently and hearing how great her voice is, I just had to get Latoya on the podcast. Not only is her music eclectic stylistically, which is right up my alley, but she just happens to run Music Meets the Boardroom, an organization that provides training for musicians and other creatives, helping them gain skills to manage the business side of their music career. As well as sitting down together to talk about music and business...2019-10-151h 12

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 022 "Mark Summerlin/Honeyjack"Music On Your Own Terms Episode 22 - Mark Summerlin/Honeyjack In this episode I talk to Mark Summerlin from the amazing Arkansas based country/rock band Honeyjack. He shares his experiences growing up in a musical family, his time as Seal's musical director and touring with some of the Disney singers, along with balancing a music career with a successful real estate career and building both local communities simultaneously. Honeyjack on the web – http://www.honeyjackband.com/ Honeyjack on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Honeyjackmusic/ Honeyjack on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/hone...2019-10-101h 16

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 021 “Cau Porta”Music On Your Own Terms Episode 21 - Cau Porta This episode I talk to Giovanni and Valentina (Guitarist and Social Media Promoter respectively) from the Italian jazz/world beat group Cau Porta. We discuss the challenges of writing music remotely, the importance of keeping art central to your focus, and ways to promote a niche in today's crowded landscape of art and music. You also get not one but two amazing tracks to listen to from the band! Cau Porta on the web - http://www.cauporta.com Cau Porta on...2019-10-0146 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 020 "Bruce Vermett + 1 Year Anniversary"Music On Your Own Terms Episode 20 - Bruce Vermett + 1 Year Anniversary Helping me celebrate 1 year, since the first episodes of the podcast were published, is my bud Bruce of Killbot Zero! After several years of trying to get him on some sort of podcast, I coerced him into a conversation about his history, his current projects and a couple of other subjects to boot. Killbot Zero on the web - https://killbotzero.bandcamp.com/ Killbot Zero on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/killbotzero/ The Casket Company on the web - ht...2019-09-231h 10

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 019 “Oriana Setz”Music On Your Own Terms Episode 19 - Oriana Setz This time I talk to singer and Berklee graduate, Oriana Setz about her journey from growing up in Ecuador, moving to Boston to study music and finally settling in LA after graduating. Oriana Setz on the web - https://www.orianasetz.com/ Oriana Setz on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OrianaSetzMusic/ Oriana Setz on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/orianasetzmusic/ Music in this episode by Oriana Setz --- This episode is sponsored by The S...2019-09-1339 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 018 “Nile Rivers”Music On Your Own Terms Episode 18 - Nile Rivers In this episode I talk to Nile Rivers, a hip hop artist based just outside of LA about his background, music, acting, stand-up comedy and more. Nile Rivers on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NileRiversOfficial/ Nile River on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nilerivers_official/ Music in this episode by Nile Rivers --- This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Armadillo Print Company Specializing in screen printing, embroidery, design, on demand digital printing, web s...2019-08-2941 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 017 "Azalee Maslow"Music On Your Own Terms Episode 17 - Azalee Maslow This episode we talk social media strategies with Azalee Maslow, a social media marketing coach. Azalee shares her background with TuneGo, and setting up her own online training with Babble Boutique. We also discuss some of the problems many artists face today, and what they can do to get their name noticed more. Azalee Maslow on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AzaleeMaslowOfficial/ Azalee Maslow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/azaleemaslow/ TuneGo - https://www.tunego.com/ Babble Bou...2019-07-1724 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 016 "Brian Hilliker"Music On Your Own Terms Episode 16 - Brian Hilliker In this episode I talk to Brian Hilliker, a metal singer/songwriter that is not only using his music as an outlet for negative experiences, but also to try and reach people that are experiencing mental health issues and are at risk of suicide. Brian talks about his own struggles with depression and suicidal ideations, and how he was able to turn his life around with mindset and other's help. Music in this episode by Brian Hilliker Brian on Facebook - https://www.facebook.c...2019-06-1757 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 015 "Jade Alex Photography"Music On Your Own Terms Episode 15 - Jade Alex Photography This episode I talk to Jade Alex, a photographer from the Dallas/Fort Worth area that is finding success shooting bands and going on tour. We also talk about the local music scene and her experiences in her own bands. Music in this episode by Spite Jade Alex on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/xJadexAlex Jade Alex on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jadealexphoto/ --- Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com Facebook - ht...2019-06-0722 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 014 "Waking Up From Work Joint Episode"Music On Your Own Terms Episode 14 - Waking Up From Work Joint Episode This episode I talk to Dave and Ryan from the Waking Up From Work podcast in a joint episode to talk introduce our podcasts and to talk about the role of hobbies on mental health. Music in this episode by Broadwing Waking Up From Work Podcast website - https://www.wakingupfromwork.com/ Waking Up From Work Podcast Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/wakingupfromwork Dave on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davewakeup/ ...2019-05-201h 19

Waking Up From WorkUsing Art To Overcome Our Roadblocks & Break Through In The New Industry W/ Simon Pellett E19: Our first joint podcast!!!! Welcome back peeps Welcome back to the podcast, sorry for failing on a release time last week! I’m finally settled in my new down sized place and getting back up to speed on life. This week we talk to Simon Pellett on our first ever joint podcast with another content creator. Simon started a podcast called “Music On Your Own Terms” where he discusses entrepreneur and business traits and habits with artists around the world to better support the music community with useful information from both fields. Simon and I met through Instagram when I starte...2019-05-201h 13

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 013 "Creatures & Chemicals 2"Music On Your Own Terms Episode 13 - Creatures & Chemicals 2 This episode we catch up with my band Creatures & Chemicals, as we talk about some of the issues surrounding getting the word out about shows and what we are doing to spread the word. Music in this episode by Creatures & Chemicals Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metaldoggie/ 2019-05-1934 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 012 "Steve Haidaichuk/Mindset X"Music On Your Own Terms Episode 12 - Steve Haidaichuk of Mindset X This episode I talk to Steve Haidaichuk, a NH native musician that plays in the awesome prog band Mindset X, as well as performing acoustic covers under the name The Deviant. We discuss how the musical landscape has evolved since we were young to today, and how we as musicians can adapt to that change. Music in this episode by Mindset X Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/ 2019-03-3154 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 011 "Creatures & Chemicals Intro"Music On Your Own Terms Episode 11 - Creatures & Chemicals Intro This episode is the start of a series with my own band Creatures & Chemicals, as we experiment with social media, merch and other promotional ideas to see what sticks and what doesn’t. We sit down in a random parking lot after practice and shoot the sh*t to get to know each other, which hopefully gives the series a good context for where we’re all coming from. Music in this episode by Creatures & Chemicals Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com Fac...2019-03-1552 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 010 “Alan Hill”Music On Your Own Terms Episode 10 - Alan Hill In this episode I talk to my best chum Alan Hill from way back in high school, who just happens to be a serial entrepreneur, property investor and international speaker and coach. We talk about mindset and a whole host of other subjects! Music in this episode by Euphoria Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/ 2019-02-2748 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 009 "Mika Tyyskä/Mr Fastfinger"Music On Your Own Terms Episode 9 - Mika Tyyskä/Mr Fastfinger In this episode I talk to Mika Tyyskä, the creative mind behind Mr Fastfinger, JamTrack Central artist, and animator for Dream Theater's touring media among others. Music in this episode by Mika Tyyskä Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/ 2019-01-2941 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 008 "James Dand"Music On Your Own Terms Episode 8 - James Dand In this episode I talk to James Dand, an empowerment songwriter and mindset coach. Music in this episode by James Dand Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/ 2019-01-1931 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 007 "The Lights Out"Music On Your Own Terms Episode 7 - The Lights Out In this episode I talk to Rish of the Boston based band, The Lights Out Music in this episode by The Lights Out Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/ 2019-01-0143 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 006 "Bent Knee"Music On Your Own Terms Episode 6 - Bent Knee In this episode I talk to Chris and Jessica of the Boston based band, Bent Knee Music in this episode by Bent Knee Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/ 2018-12-1925 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 005 "Justin Corley - Skinny Armadillo"Music On Your Own Terms Episode 5 - Justin Corley, Skinny Armadillo In this episode I talk to Justin Corley, owner of The Skinny Armadillo Print Company Music in this episode by Sadie Vada Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/ 2018-11-0331 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 004 "Cruel Miracle"Music On Your Own Terms Episode 4 - Cruel Miracle In this episode I talk to the Boston based band Cruel Miracle. Music in this episode by Cruel Miracle Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/ 2018-09-2335 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 003 "Coopa/S2N"Music On Your Own Terms Episode 3 - Coopa/Sygnal To Noise In this episode I talk to Coopa from the band Sygnal To Noise. Music in this episode by Sygnal To Noise Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/ 2018-09-2321 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 002 "Tester"Music On Your Own Terms Episode 2 - Tester In this episode I talk to the guys in Tester, a rock band from Framingham Massachusetts. Music in this episode by Tester Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/ 2018-09-2325 min

Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 001 "Pilot"Music On Your Own Terms Episode 1 - Pilot In this episode I introduce the podcast and describe my goals for it. Music in this episode by Killbot Zero Website - http://www.musiconyourownterms.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MusicOnYourOwnTerms/ 2018-09-2310 min