The Career Musician

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

Music Interviews
Music
Performing Arts
176
#32: Darryl Williams | Here To Stay
Darryl Williams tells all about the transition from sideman to frontman with his bass front and center, Darryl is "Here To Stay!"
24 min
177
#31: Ziggy Diaz | Diversify With Ziggy Beats
Ziggy truly understands the key of sustaining the life of a Career Musician via diversification in more ways than one.
38 min
178
#30: Frank "Third" Richardson | Who's On Third?
Third is the consummate Career Musician drummer that now is a member of a hot new band to be on the lookout for!
39 min
179
#29: Rickey Minor | The LA-List Premier Musical...
As the 2019 Emmy's are upon us, this was the perfect time to showcase Rickey Minor's insight of what it takes to be the most in demand Music Director for all things TV and otherwise!
23 min
180
#28: Nathan East & Tom Keane | A-List Perspective
Nathan East, bassist for: Eric Clapton, Daft Punk, Phil Collins, talks with Tom Keane - producer for: Josh Groban, Chicago, Julio Iglesias, at their LA studio about the shifting landscape of the music biz!
30 min
181
#27: Wayne Linsey | A Song Without Words
You've seen and heard Wayne on TV either on American Idol or The Tonight Show and much more!
66 min
182
#26: Catharine Wood | Planetwood Studios
Engineer, producer, composer Catharine Wood discusses what it's like to be a sole proprietor in the modern day LA music scene.
25 min
183
#25: Derek DOA Allen | Bass Player To Hit Recor...
DOA tells us his initial signing with Michael Jacksons publishing company, selling tracks to Bobby Brown, and touring the globe with Janet Jackson for Rhythm Nation!
46 min
184
#24: Nate Morton | I’m Not Only A Drummer, I Pl...
The Voice also has a drummer. His name is Nate Morton and he's the career musician that gets to play on TV every week!
46 min
185
#23: Michael Raphael | From Jailhouse to Produc...
Rock star and production music composer expert Michael Raphael explains his career trajectory from rocking stages all over the world to rocking in his posh home studio in LA!
58 min
186
#22: Elvin Ross | Rise Up and Compose
Elvin Ross is a staple of the TV/Film/Play composition world as Tyler Perry's literal right-hand-man, Elvin has composed and produced much of the programming you've watched!
53 min
187
#21: Possible Chops | Dave Hooper Pt. 2
LA session/touring drummer Dave Hooper talks about his new website which makes even the most mind boggling "drumming chops" possible!
55 min
188
#21: Dave Hooper | Possible Chops Pt. 1
LA session/touring drummer Dave Hooper talks about his new website which makes even the most mind boggling "drumming chops" possible!
62 min
189
#20: John Acosta | United We Stand AFM
President of the Musician's Union, John Acosta tells us the benefits of being a member and dispels some of the myths of the AFM.
51 min
190
#19: Marty Schwartz | Going Viral
As one of the premier YouTube guitar instructors, Marty talks to Nomad about the process of building his virtual empire.
71 min
191
#18: Doug E. Fresh | The Human Beatbox
Nomad caught up backstage with Doug E. Fresh on the co-bill for a Babyface concert in Jax, FL.
10 min
192
#17: Adam Blackstone Covers the BASS-ics
BASSic Black Entertainment CEO, Adam Blackstone shares insight of being a high profile Music Director.
18 min
193
#16: Josh Pegram | The Main Dot Connector
Marketing and Advertising Wizard Josh Pegram on creating awareness, balancing different responsibilities, and practicing mindfullness.
35 min
194
#15: Jason Land | The Ultimate Guitar Ninja
Unlocking tool boxes, knowing your "WHY", and Synergy Expansion - A discussion with educator Jason Land.
50 min
195
#14: Michael Manson | The Bottom Line
Professional Bassist Michael Manson talks with The Career Musician about his influences and peers, and his take on being a working, traveling musician.
24 min
196
#13: Cecil Guyton | Know Where You're Going
Cecil Guyton shares his feelings on being adaptable as a professional musician, along with thoughts on management and recording technique.
18 min
197
#12: Mark Phillips | The Black Operator
Mark Phillips says you don't need a publishing company! The master on how to operate within the music business as a creative individual.
49 min
198
#11: Babyface Cast & Crew | Behind The Scenes
NOMAD lifts the curtain to expose what it takes to remain consistent as a professional musician, and takes a look at the ways in which live music is changing.
14 min
199
#10: Jason Moss | Super Sonic Noise Maker
Music Licensing professional Jason Moss on the in's and out's of this very important side of the music industry.
70 min
200
#9: Kirk Whalum | The Gospel According to Jazz
Jazz legend, Kirk Whalum talks about jazz philosophy, practice, artistic strategy and finding your place in the industry.
46 min