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Ep. 35: Christian Burns
Christian Burns has written for some of electronic music’s elite – Tiësto, BT, Armin Van Buuren, and Benny Benassi to name a few, and he is one of the most in demand lyricists and vocalists in the music industry. As...
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Ep. 34: Bill McShane
Bill McShane is the singer/guitarist of the power pop band Ultimate Fakebook. Bill shares his unique perspective on guitar playing and the art of songwriting. You’ll hear about UFB’s journey from indie label, to major...
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Ep. 33: Judy Stakee
Judy Stakee is a legendary music publisher, songwriting mentor, author, and speaker. Former Sr. VP of Creative at Warner Chappell Music, she’s responsible for signing and developing many of today’s most acclaimed...
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Ep. 32: Madeline King and Nolan Jack
Are you ready for a sentimental episode? Before commercial songwriting, I taught at a local music school, and I had a privilege of teaching these two badass teenagers. . .Nolan Jack and Madeline King. Not only are...
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Ep. 31: Femke Weidema
Femke Weidema chats with Mike for this week's episode. Femke is a Grammy winning musician, producer, songwriter, and composer for film and TV. She has written with the writers behind the hits of Miley Cyrus, Taylor...
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Ep. 30: Bree Noble
This week, Mike talks with singer/songwriter Bree Noble. Bree is founder of the Women of Substance Radio/Podcast and the Female Entrepreneur Musician podcast. Bree shares how she’s helped countless musicians learn how...
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Ep. 29: Chris DeMakes
Less Than Jake guitarist and vocalist Chris DeMakes discusses what he's learned and how he's grown as a songwriter over the course of his career.
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Ep. 28: Michelle Pettinato
This week, Mike talks with live sound engineer and educator Michelle Pettinato. Michelle's career has been spent on the road with artists like Gwen Stefani, Goo Goo Dolls, Melissa Etheridge, Jewel Indgio Girls, and...
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Ep. 27: Nikki O'Neill
This week, Mike talks with artist, educator, and journalist Nikki O’Neill. Nikki shares how her evolving story from growing up in Sweden to interviewing amazing guitarists for Guitar Player Magazine have shaped her...
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Ep. 26: Trevor Hinesley
This week, Mike has an inspiring and insightful conversation with guitarist, entrepreneur, and Soundstripe co-founder and CTO Trevor Hinesley,
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Ep. 25: Michael Elsner
Mike talks with sync licesning expert Michael Elsner. Michael has been a professional touring guitarist with over 2000 placements. He has also helped educate songwriters on how to enter this world of TV/Film through...
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