Best Mojo Kemp Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 117- The Return of Rocky Riobo 36:35

6M ago36:35

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Mojo welcomes Kris back to the show and discusses his upcoming presentation at the NAMM Show. They talk about the powerful team of tech companies supporting their efforts and the adaptive technology for music, specifically for students with motor-scale issues. They also mention the possibility of recording the presentation. The conversation then sh…

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Mariah Mennie - Pianist, Teacher, Composer and dealing with Imposter Syndrome 1:07:41

7M ago1:07:41

1:07:41

In this conversation, Mojo Kemp interviews Mariah Mennie, a musician and composer, about her musical journey and experiences. Mariah shares her background growing up in a creative family and her early exposure to music. She discusses the importance of learning to read music and the challenges she faced in developing this skill. Mariah also talks ab…

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Effective Practice Habits, Yo-Yos, and Impactful Education with Jeremy McKay 1:28:08

10M ago1:28:08

1:28:08

In this electrifying episode of Everybody Speaks Music, Kris sits down with a true Renaissance soul, Jeremy McKay. A Canadian yo-yo champion, lifelong musician, and dedicated educator, Jeremy's story is as unique as it is inspiring. From the get-go, this episode delves into Jeremy's multi-faceted world. A master of multiple disciplines, Jeremy and …

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Striking the Chords of Resilience: Why Jared Rose’s Two-Month Piano Revelation Is A Gift To Us All 54:20

11M ago54:20

54:20

In this episode of Everybody Speaks Music, we sit down with an extraordinary guest, Jared Rose, whose inspiring journey from a new piano student to unlocking new levels of musical mastery within just two months will leave you astounded. Join us as we delve into Jared’s story of perseverance, passion, and the transformative power of music. Episode H…

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Campfire Tales, Practice Motivation and Mentorship 10:11

11M ago10:11

10:11

"Everybody Speaks Music - Episode 113 Summary: In this episode, we'll be diving into three engaging segments: Segment 1: Accountability in Music Practice We'll explore the role of accountability in maintaining a regular music practice routine. This includes how external commitments like gigs and lessons can keep us on track, even during busy times.…

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Resonating Hearts: J.J. Caithcart's Music Therapy Mission From Record Store Owner To Becoming A Musical Healer In Care Homes 1:23:10

12M ago1:23:10

1:23:10

In this inspiring episode, we delve into the incredible passion of J.J Caithcart, an inspired and dedicated individual who aims to connect with seniors, specifically those who have experienced brain injuries or have dementia. Through his volunteer work, J.J. has found a profound interest in bringing the healing power of music and music therapy into…

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Unlocking the Guitar: How Open Tuning Works, Overcoming Frustration and Embracing the Universal Language of Music 24:06

12M ago24:06

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Episode 111 Details: - Solo episode announcement, with a shout-out to co-host Mojo Kemp. - Mention of significant transformation at Horizon School of Music - Teaser for a future episode on school updates. Visiting Bradford Elementary School: - Recap of recent visit to Bradford Elementary School in Burnaby, BC. - Jeremy McKay's summer school course …

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The Business Of Groove With Bassist, Drummer and Keyboardist Tim Parent 48:34

1y ago48:34

48:34

Welcome to Episode 110 of Everybody Speaks Music! In today's captivating episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing the immensely talented bassist and multi-instrumentalist, Tim Parent. With a prominent presence in the West Coast music scene, Tim has graced the stage with renowned bands such as Five Alarm Funk and Ninja Spy, leaving audiences in …

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It's Summertime! 1:56

1y ago1:56

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Friends! Thank you so much for downloading, streaming and listening to the show, we truly appreciate all the time that you spend with us. Just a quick note to let you know that Kris and I are moving to a lighter schedule for the summer and we will be bringing you a new show every two weeks until Sept. Have a great summer/winter; depending which par…

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The Power of Nurture, A Journey Into Musical Growth with 14-Year-Old Guitarist Kylen Mumford 55:06

1y ago55:06

55:06

In today's episode, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Kylen Mumford, a remarkably skilled 14-year-old guitarist. Join us as we delve into Kylen's early years, exploring the profound influence his parents had on his musical growth. We also explore the role of switching teachers and how it can lead to new spurts of musical development. Finally…

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Taking Your First Drum Lesson, How Rudiments Develop Neuroplasticity and How To Find Your Inner Groove With Drum Teacher Ricky Sanderson 1:08:47

1y ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Welcome to Episode 108! In this episode, we are joined by special guest Drum Instructor Ricky Sanderson. Join us as we dive into various topics related to drumming and gain valuable insights to enhance your drumming journey. - Developing Timing and Rhythm: Our guest shares their expertise on how to develop timing and rhythm, even for those who feel…

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Taking Your First Vocal Lesson, How Our Conscious Brain May Be Sabotaging Our Singing and How To Find Your Natural Voice With Teresa Chang 1:23:52

1y ago1:23:52

1:23:52

In this episode, Kris and Mojo sit down with Teresa Marie Chang, a voice instructor from Horizon School of Music. Teresa's passion lies in helping her students develop their singing skills and connecting with them at every stage of their musical journey. Join us as we delve into topics such as vocal technique, warmups, stage nerves, and overcoming …

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Why Do We Quit Music Lessons? Part 3 46:12

1y ago46:12

46:12

In today's episode, we cover the final chapters (7-13)of our 13 chapter series aiming to understand the reasons behind students quitting music lessons. We also recommend a resource that inspired today's episode, offering a deeper dive into the subject. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272886402_Students_who_quit_music_lessons_recent_researc…

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Why Do We Quit Music Lessons? Part 2 56:08

1y ago56:08

56:08

In today's episode, we cover chapters 5-6 of our 13 chapter series aiming to understand the reasons behind students quitting music lessons. We also recommend a resource that inspired today's episode, offering a deeper dive into the subject. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272886402_Students_who_quit_music_lessons_recent_research_and_recomm…

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Why Do We Quit Music Lessons? Part 1 45:24

1y ago45:24

45:24

In today's episode, we cover the first three chapters of our 13-chapter series, aiming to understand the reasons behind students quitting music lessons. We also recommend a resource that inspired today's episode, offering a deeper dive into the subject. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272886402_Students_who_quit_music_lessons_recent_resear…

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Top Guitar Instructor Danny Baruffa On How He Inspires His Students To Self Motivate, The Benefits Of Post Secondary Music Education and How He Overcame Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 1:21:39

1y ago1:21:39

1:21:39

Welcome to another episode of Everybody Speaks Music! In today's episode Mojo & Kris interview the top guitar instructor from Horizon, Danny Baruffa. Danny shares with us his passion for igniting his students' creativity and being the spark that drives their learning and growth process. During the interview, Danny reveals how he rebuilt his entire …

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The Curse Of The Intermediate Guitar Player 35:44

1y ago35:44

35:44

What is the curse of the intermediate guitarist, you ask? The curse of the intermediate guitarist refers to the common habits and beliefs that hinder the progress of guitar players in the intermediate stage. These habits include learning many songs but struggling to perform them in public, taking lessons from multiple teachers without committing to…

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Adaptive Instruments, Guitars In The Classroom, Accessibility, Inclusion and So Much More 20:59

1y ago20:59

20:59

In this episode of "Everybody Speaks Music", host Kris Schulz shares his experiences and discoveries at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. He talks about the importance of inclusivity and education in the music industry, particularly in light of the pandemic and other challenges. Kris also highlights the work of Guitars in the Classroom, an orga…

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Episode 100: Behind the Scenes, How To Start Your Own Podcast and What It’s Like To Attend A Blues Jam 1:40:52

1+ y ago1:40:52

1:40:52

We're celebrating a huge milestone today as we’ve hit 100 episodes, and decided to do it in style by recording live at Horizon School of Music. In this special episode, Kris and Mojo give their listeners a sneak peek behind the scenes of the podcast, explaining what type of gear they use including microphones, preamps, and computers. They also shar…

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Karaoke Singer to Music Liaison: How Combining Something You're Good At With Something You Love Led to Sarah Keller's Success 43:34

1+ y ago43:34

43:34

Today, we are thrilled to introduce you to Sarah Keller, who has had a remarkable journey from a karaoke singer to the best music liaison our music school could ever hope for! Over the years, Sarah has worked tirelessly to create meaningful connections between the students and our school, and her hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to …

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Nature vs. Nurture, the Talent Code, Prodigy and Unencumbered Technique with Guitarist Eli Slamang 1:02:13

1+ y ago1:02:13

1:02:13

In this episode of Everybody Speak Music, hosts Mojo Kemp and Kris Schulz discuss the concept of talent and innate born ability with their special guest Eli Slamang, a respected and influential guitar player in the Vancouver metal scene. Kris talks about how he inherited Eli from the great master, Kelly Brown, and how he helped nurture Eli's passio…

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Turning Ruts Into Grooves and Finding Soul In Your Musical Purpose With Master Bassist Dino Dinicolo 1:37:00

1+ y ago1:37:00

1:37:00

Episode 97 features an interview with bassist and multi-instrumentalist Dino DiNicolo. Dino is a monster bass player and dedicated student of the musical craft based out of North Vancouver B.C. Canada. In this episode Dino talks about finding your true soul in the essence of who you are as a musician, and the importance of self-reflection and check…

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Mastering Your Voice, Self-Directed Practice and Effectively Warming Up Your Vocal Cords With Rocky Riobo 1:33:09

1+ y ago1:33:09

1:33:09

https://www.rockyriobomusic.com/ Rocky has surprised and delighted audiences all throughout the province. Multifaceted, multi-instrumentalist, Rocky brings the house down with every unforgettable show! A gifted voice, and born for the stage, influenced by Jo Stafford and Chet Baker, Rocky has been studying voice for over 20 years. On this episode w…

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Masterclass - Understanding Keys and How They Impact Popular Music 25:27

1+ y ago25:27

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In today’s episode Mojo and Kris break down one of the most important elements of music, Key centers. Using familiar songs like Brown Eyed Girl, Kris illustrates how we can utilize and modify the chord progressions found inside keys to create endless options for creators. We also touch on the overall ear training benefits that unlock as a result of…

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Jazz Guitar Teaching Guru Kelly Brown With Tips On Mastering Rhythm, Melody, Harmony and How To Plan an Effective Practice Routine. 1:41:41

1+ y ago1:41:41

1:41:41

In this episode of Everybody Speaks Music, Kris and Mojo are joined by Jazz Guitar Teaching Guru Kelly Brown. Kelly shares his insights on how to overcome physical limitations in music and provides tips on mastering rhythm, melody, and harmony. He also discusses how to plan an effective practice routine to maximize progress and improve overall musi…

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Empower Through Music Fundraiser Show: Overcoming Self-Doubt, Pre-Show Practice Rituals and Emotion Over Perfection 52:19

1+ y ago52:19

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https://www.empowerthroughmusic.org/ In today's show, we have Kris and Mojo discussing their week leading up to the Empower Through Music fundraiser show. They share their experiences of facing their fears and overcoming obstacles to put on a great performance. Segment 1: Mojo's Cold and the Show Must Go On Mojo talks about how his voice was affect…

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Founder Of GoodGuitarist.com James Testani On Building An Online Guitar Teaching Method That Changes Lives While Reaching Over 430,000 Subscribers 1:45:27

1+ y ago1:45:27

1:45:27

James Testani is the founder of Good Guitarist, the online school that gets students up and running with six strings. Using Thinkific and Youtube, he’s helped students around the world develop their skills and discover the joy of making music. Originally a traditional, one-on-one guitar teacher, James came to realize that his approach to learning g…

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Bonus Track - The Benefits of Unfocused Practice, Preparing For An Open Mic, Dealing With External and Internal Criticism and Enjoying The Fruits Of Your Labour 10:57

1+ y ago10:57

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As a beginning musician you’ll often hear the advice to practice in a quiet place where no one will bother you and you can concentrate on what you’re doing. So in addition to your focused practice, I suggest some unfocused practice too. That means two things here. First, that can mean just sit down and play for awhile with no particular goals in mi…

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S.J. Tucker On Finding and Trusting Your Musical Voice, The Benefits of Being a Multi-Instrumentalist, The Rising Tide of Humanism and How Her Fans Saved Her Life 1:57:34

1+ y ago1:57:34

1:57:34

A very special episode for me (Mojo) today as we welcome my good friend, SJ Tucker to Everybody Speaks Music. I am absolutely over the moon that I could bring my two biggest mentors together for a first time meeting. You know that old saying about not meeting your heroes? Not true in this case, my life is so much better for having met sooj! SJ's We…

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Boogie Woogie Piano Master Ernie Britton on the Most Important Book for Learning Music Theory, Why Ringo Starr was a Rhythmic Genius and Teaching Your Brain as well as Your Muscles 1:20:35

1+ y ago1:20:35

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Next to my dad, Ernie Britton has been my biggest musical influence. In todays episode we learn about Ernie’s early years as a piano prodigy and how the small town of Chilliwack B.C. holds a large key to the heart and soul of the West Coast music scene. Enjoy this episode with one of the regions all time greats and please check out all of the links…

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Guitar Lesson Masterclass on Mastering Rhythm Guitar, Understanding the Modes, Thoughts on Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Challenges and Much More with Rob Hamilton 49:45

1+ y ago49:45

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https://www.robhamilton.ca/ Rob’s lesson resources are linked below https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Nt5ndTHFjNTd9sImqCgQ24L_LC2yBi2lrWle2-KdN7o/edit We’re excited to share part 2 of our interview with Rob where he tackles our 10 masterclass questions. Rob began studying with Canadian jazz guitar legend Oliver Gannon at age 12, becoming one …

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Effortless Mastery, The Learning Diamond, Playing Your Way into Berklee College Of Music and Honing Your Work Ethic with Jazz Guitarist Rob Hamilton. 1:36:55

1+ y ago1:36:55

1:36:55

On today's show we have a very special guest, one of Kris’ mentors, a great player and amazing teacher, Rob Hamilton. Rob began studying with Canadian jazz guitar legend Oliver Gannon at age 12, becoming one of the youngest students to ever study with the guitar master. Rob took home countless honors, scholarships, and prizes at music festivals nat…

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2023 Music Industry Trends, Innovative Technology, A.I. Virtual Reality and the Future of Music Therapy 1:16:21

1+ y ago1:16:21

1:16:21

On this episode Mojo and Kris dive deep into the innovation, technology and trends that are fueling the music industry. Topics covered include •Direct-to-fan engagement platforms •The rise of Tik Tok as a distribution channel •Streaming and algorithms •Playlists curated by mood •The thriving independent artist •The dip of concert streaming •AI •Pre…

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Addiction, Bringing Humanness to Recovery, Rewiring the Brain and Using Music as a Divergent Pathway to Get Through to the Heart with Ph.D Sherry Mumford 1:37:23

1+ y ago1:37:23

1:37:23

In this episode we are joined by Sherry Mumford, one of Kris' earliest and greatest influences. Join us for a trip down memory lane and a whole lot more as we sit and chat with Sherry. Dr. Mumford holds degrees in Child and Youth Care, Criminology/Criminal Justice as well as in Counselling. She received her Ph.D. in 2015. She was awarded the Kaiser…

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Masterclass - 10 questions with composer and fingerstyle guitarist Jacob Seyer on dealing with overwhelm, tips on sight reading and keeping your practice sessions fresh. 1:34:28

1+ y ago1:34:28

1:34:28

Friends, please join us as Kris sits down with Jacob Seyer! Jacob answers our Masterclass 10 Questions segment. You can find all of Jacob's links here : https://linktr.ee/jacobseyerguitar Sergio Assad (Brazil) - Seis Brevidades “Chuva” https://youtu.be/BRONjN6Cu3w Dusan Bogdanovic (Serbian-American) - Sonata Fantasia https://youtu.be/gSRGLuGOWrI Ti…

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Rediscovering Indigenous traditional language and using music to help heal generational trauma with Johnny Ketlo from Memory Keepers & Storytellers 1:00:23

1+ y ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Friends, welcome to Everybody Speaks Music. A very important show with our guest, Johnny Ketlo. There are times to talk and there are times to listen..... Memory Keepers & Storytellers Scookoh Productions Prospero Peak HypnoticBy Kris Schulz, Mojo Kemp

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Masterclass - 10 practice tips and thoughts for musicians with Kris Schulz 22:07

1+ y ago22:07

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Hey, friends welcome back to the masterclass series on Everybody Speaks Music. Today I'll be kicking off a new format called 10 Questions With..., where you'll get to hear answers from a number of teachers in my school and in our local community here in Vancouver. I'm going to kick things off by answering these questions that I wrote to my team, an…

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Episode 82 ~ Mindfulness, Meditation and Going From Me to We with John Fox 1:43:22

1+ y ago1:43:22

1:43:22

Friends, thank you so much for being here and listening to our show, we sure do appreciate YOU! On today's show we are joined by John Fox, guitar player and meditation teacher, please join us for a very enlightening episode. If you have any questions for John, he can be reached via email at: thefoxmanor@gmail.com Here is a link to the Vancouver Sha…

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Bonus Track - Tools to help deal with performance anxiety 55:41

1+ y ago55:41

55:41

Friends, welcome to another bonus track on Everybody Speaks Music and today we're going to follow up with the concept of performance anxiety and how it impacts our abilities to enjoy these moments where we share our music with others. I really believe that some of the tools and resources you'll hear today will help you not only with your music, but…

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Dealing with Performance Anxiety, Taking Risks and Following Your Dreams with Vancouver Symphony Orchestra cellist Olivia Blander 1:27:49

1+ y ago1:27:49

1:27:49

Friends, thank you so much for dowloading, streaming, however you got here, we appreciate you! Thank you for listening to the show! Today we are joined by Olivia Blander, VSO cellist and performance coach. Getting a little nervous before we perform, not only music, but in all aspects of our lives is normal, folks, how you deal with it is what matte…

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Bonus Track - I trained with a martial arts master: what I learned and how It applies to our musical journey 21:38

1+ y ago21:38

21:38

Hey, friends welcome to another bonus track episode on Everybody Speaks Music and today's a special one, you're gonna get to hear my recent training session with Ean Kramer. Ean was on our show a few weeks ago and he graciously invited me to come to his dojo and train. Now as awesome as that sounds, it comes with a bunch of anticipation nerves, and…

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The Inner Game of Music, Holistic Health and Living in Sympatheia with fingerstyle guitarist and singer Calum Graham 1:30:30

1+ y ago1:30:30

1:30:30

Friends! Welcome to Everybody Speaks Music, Season 4 Episode 7! We are so glad that you are here. There is something special about you...... On this episode we are joined by the amazing Calum Graham. We talk about Calum's origin story, how he overcame a negative early experience and his journey up the spiritual side of music. Calum was gracious eno…

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Masterclass - Acoustic guitar practice habits and developing a customized practice routine 37:03

1+ y ago37:03

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Friends, welcome to Masterclass Session 1, part 2. Today, we're gonna focus on acoustic guitar practice habits. Now for those of you that missed it, I started this series off with a whole episode on how to approach your electric guitar and how to get the most out of your time by dividing your practicing up into eight different sections. Those secti…

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Music therapy, finding your calling, how to overcome the overwhelm and embarking on a quest to help others with Kat Stamnes 57:34

1+ y ago57:34

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Today we are joined by Kat Stamnes, who tells us about what it's like preparing for the Music Therapy program, it sounds like a lot of work but it also sounds like Kat is up to the challenge!By Kris Schulz, Mojo Kemp

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Bonus Track - Career advice for an up and coming artist 12:21

1+ y ago12:21

12:21

Hey friends, welcome to another bonus track on Everybody Speaks Music. And today what you're about to hear is my response to a young gentleman's music that was sent to me, for my opinion for my critique, for my suggestions. To be honest, I'm not sure what Kevin was hoping for when he sent me the music. But I do know that I thoroughly enjoyed it. An…

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Return of Iron Man ~ Tony Duenas ~ Heart Health, exercise motivation, recovery tips and much more. 1:01:22

1+ y ago1:01:22

1:01:22

Friends welcome to Everybody Speaks Music. Welcome to Season Four, Episode Five. Not only is this a season of health and wellness, this is a season of returning guests. And tonight, we have Tony Duenas back from season one, what a year Tony has had and we can't wait to share what an incredible 12 months it's been for Tony.In so many ways, Tony is r…

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Masterclass ~ Session 1 Electric Guitar Practice Habits with Kris Schulz 34:48

1+ y ago34:48

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Hey, friends, welcome to the Everybody Speaks Music Masterclass! I'll be your host for the first part of this journey, which is a new series, where we'll be interviewing all of the top teachers in our ecosystem, talking about how they approach practice, what are their top takeaways for their students and the people that they've worked with over the…

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Longevity, Kung-Fu, Kundalini Yoga, Tai Chi and how to overcome performance blocks with Ean Kramer. 1:14:36

1+ y ago1:14:36

1:14:36

On this episode, we are joined by the multi-talented Ean Kramer. Ean's website can be found here. lngvt.com If you'd like to email Ean, you can reach him at the following addresses: ean@longevitytraining.ca eankramer@gmail.com Thank you again for listening, we appreciate you!By Kris Schulz, Mojo Kemp

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Physiotherapist and kinesiologists Emily & Justin - Repetitive stress injury prevention and pain management for musicians 1:03:32

1+ y ago1:03:32

1:03:32

On this show, we are joined by Emily & Justin, a physiotherapist and kinesiologist who talk with us about the best ways to prevent injuries for not only musicians, but all of us! Motion is Lotion!By Kris Schulz, Mojo Kemp

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Bonus Track - Osmosis Through Saturation - how to learn more quickly and actually retain the information 11:12

1+ y ago11:12

11:12

Osmosis Through Saturation. Today's episode is based on the concept of osmosis through saturation. I didn't realize how often I did this in my own musical training until I observed it in a completely non musical setting. I was highly motivated to start learning about investing in the stock market and found some interesting parallels with music when…

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