The Career Musician

Learn the secrets of the music industry and how to build a lasting career!

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#79: John Stoddart | Grammy Nominated Producer ...
Pianist, songwriter, composer and producer, John Stoddart, has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, and has gained a ton of wisdom in his years working with legends.
81 min
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#78: T. Bear | Out Of Hibernation
Legendary artist and collaborator T. Bear has been hard at work with a new single that features a stacked cast of fellow legendary musicians.
67 min
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#77: Ulises Bella | Ozomatli
Uli Bella , founding member of Ozomatli and all-around career badass, speaks with Nomad about everything from making music to Jiu Jitsu, and how it's all connected!
98 min
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#76: Marta Sofia Honer | Beyoncé's Secret Weapon
More than just Beyoncé's secret weapon, Marta Honer provides strings for a long list of serious names while crushing it in film and T.V. sessions.
66 min
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#75: Sean Hurwitz | Smash Mouth Guitar-Star
Holding down the guitar chairs with Enrique Iglesias and Smash Mouth, Sean has traversed the globe more than a few times while balancing his studio life.
64 min
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#74: Curt Chambers | Dr. Dre's Countryman
Producer and songwriter for Dr. Dre and Eminem, Curt Chambers is blending genre lines with his own brand of country music.
34 min
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#73: Ericka Guitron | On Tour With Jason Derulo
Ericka Guitron is a self-starting musician who took her experience touring with a pop star and made her own career out of it.
44 min
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#72: Steve Sinatra | Same Name Different Game
Acclaimed drummer Steve Sinatra aims to heal himself and others using alternative methods based around Source, Science, and Sound.
63 min
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#71: Maysa Leak | The Queen of Jazz Funk
Songwriter, Singer, Entrepreneaur, and Label Owner — Maysa Leak has a lot to share with NOMAD and aspiring Career Musicians!
57 min
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#70: J. Que Smith | I Wrote That
Songwriter and fitness enthusiast J. Que Smith goes over his routines with Nomad as they reminisce.
68 min
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#69: Larry Klenc | Artist Rep With Purpose
Have you always wondered what it takes to get an endorsement? Larry Klenc will help you undestand the ins and outs of this piece that is part of the greater music business!
54 min
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#68: Erskine Hawkins | You Might Remember Me Fr...
Music director, keyboardist and producer – Erskine Hawkins is a seasoned pro who knows a thing or two about playing keys on the road and in the studio.
94 min
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#67: Kevin Chokan | Back In Love With Guitar
Funk/RnB guitar master Kevin Chokan talks about how he's made a solid career and reputation for himself.
84 min
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#66: Michael Elsner | Real Musicians Don't Starve
Michael Elsner has over 2,000 placements in the Film and TV licensing world. Listen as he tells you how you can achieve the same!
68 min
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#65: Chloe Flower | Keeping It Classy With Cardi B
Classically trained pianist Chloe Flower bridges worlds with her original music, and she's a dedicated philanthropist with a mission to end human trafficking once and for all.
61 min
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#64: Joe Augello | NY Guitar In An LA World
Nomad's guitar-slinging brother from another mother, Joe Augello, speaks about his experiences as a go-to guitar man in NYC and L.A.
42 min
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#63: Sunna Wehrmeijer | The Voice Of Hunger Games
Sunna Wehrmeijer reflects on the journey that brought her to the silver screen and beyond.
50 min
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#62: Norwood Fisher | West Coast Hybrid
Norwood Fisher of Fishbone has accomplished a lot for himself since he helped form the band in 1979.
67 min
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#61: Jason Hartless | Young Gun Drums
This career musician is hitting his stride at the ripe age of 25, drumming for rock legend Ted Nugent and other big stars!
66 min
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#60: Dwayne Smitty Smith | Deep Pocket Bass
Dwayne Smitty Smith on coming up in the industry. He shares his personal experiences and unique insight he's gained after years of working amongst pros.
51 min
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#59: Carl Rydlund | Movie Magic Musician
Carl Rydlund has achieved so much and specialises in two unique sectors of the music industry.
76 min
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#58: Tariqh Akoni | Guitar Sophisticate
Nomad's good friend Tariqh has earned a lasting reputation in the music industry.
85 min
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#57: Steve Postell | The Immediate Family - Ren...
As the third guitar slinger of The Immediate Family band, Steve Postell unveils the secrets of his success in the music biz as a heavy hitter session cat, composer, producer and much more!
67 min
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#56: Waddy Wachtel | The Immediate Family - W²
Legendary studio & touring guitarist, composer, producer extraordinaire Waddy Watchel talks about his illustrious career in the big game!
73 min
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#55: Danny Kortchmar | The Immediate Family - K...
Legendary songwriter, producer, guitarist and now frontman of The Immediate Family, "Kootch" talks about the gems he penned, the sessions he played, and the stages he graced with the greats!
55 min