Best Female Jazz Guitarists Podcasts (2024)

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How To Make Money When You Can't Tour 21:14

4+ y ago21:14

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Artists have always made the bulk of their money touring. Indie artists especially depend on touring thrive and survive.In this episode, Ezina discusses 10 ways to make money when you can't tour.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gui…

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Episode 20 Kendrick Freeman: Drummer, Percussionist & Teacher, Developing Your Personal Voice, Haitian Polyrhythms, Clarifying Misconceptions about Vodou, Healing and Presence. 1:18:16

4+ y ago1:18:16

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What you just heard is our guest setting an intention for this interview, by singing this little song in Haitian Kreyol. I’m happy to announce that we have our first drummer and percussionist on the show! I’ve seen him perform many times over the years and have always enjoyed something about his playing that is hard to describe. I guess I could say…

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Marc Farre: Singer/Songwriter and Guitarist, The Craft of Songwriting: Where do Songs Come From? The Value of Self-Discipline and Perils of Perfectionism, Being Your Own Benefactor. 1:33:33

4+ y ago1:33:33

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Marc Farre: Singer/Songwriter and Guitarist, The Craft of Songwriting: Where do Songs Come From? The Value of Self-Discipline and Perils of Perfectionism, Being Your Own Benefactor. Our guest this episode is a guitarist/singer-songwriter who is known as an Indie POP-rock musician with an art house French vibe sound, a throaty voice, and darkly poet…

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Episode 18 Ken Cook: Professional Pianist, Composer, & Beloved Jazz Faculty Member at Sonoma State, Improvisation and Free Play, Dirty Little Secret between Instrumentalists & Vocalists Unpacked. 1:58:38

4+ y ago1:58:38

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Our guest this episode is a professional pianist, originally from Newport Beach, California, currently residing in the San Francisco Bay Area where he performs with his trio, as well as with a long list of other accomplished musicians, including vocalist Deborah Winters, and soul singer Chris Saunders. He is also a member of guitarist Ricardo Peixo…

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Episode 17 Nancy Hayashibara: Life as a College Piano Accompanist, Comic Relief: Cultivating Well-Being Through Drawing Comics & Creating Variety Shows, Thriving as a Gay, Female Musician. 1:44:02

4+ y ago1:44:02

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Our guest this episode was born and raised in Carson California, where she studied classical piano throughout her childhood starting at very young age. After high school, she attended University of California, Long Beach, where she studied Interior Design. After one semester there, she changed course and made her way to Sonoma State, where she grad…

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Episode 16 Briony Greenhill: Vocal Improvisation - Surrendering to the Fountain of Creativity, Earth-Based Spirituality & Healing, Paradigm Shift - From Fear & Trauma to Nourishment & Belonging. 1:31:47

5y ago1:31:47

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Our guest this episode was born and raised in the UK in East Anglia - and in December of 2019, she became a US citizen. She is a vocal improviser, which means that she sings without knowing what she is going to sing, both alone and with others, and she is also a teacher. Our guest developed her musicianship chops through studying with well known vo…

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Episode 15 Nate Lopez: 8-String Guitar; Playing Bass, Melody, & Chords Simultaneously, Practice Techniques Using Your Good Friend, the Metronome, Gig Culture, & NAMM-What's it All About? 1:41:15

5y ago1:41:15

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We are pleased to announce that this is our first episode where our guest plays live music on the show. Our guest this episode is a Native Californian. He began playing piano at age four, soon transitioned to guitar, bass guitar and by age 14, decided on eight stringed guitar as his primary instrument. Our guest is a full time musician, primarily p…

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Episode 14 Mimi Pierce: A Parisian Chanteuse and Her Band, SonoMusette, The Long Road Back; Recovery from Vocal Injury, Bee Keeping. 1:00:09

5y ago1:00:09

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Our guest this episode grew up in a suburb outside of Paris, France and currently lives in Penngrove, California. She started singing and performing with her brother, Gabe Pirard, when they were children, and later, after having moved to the States, formed the band Dgiin, where they performed together for over 12 years. After a vocal injury that re…

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Episode 13 Stephanie Ozer: A Love Affair with Brazilian Jazz, Music & Spirituality, All Love: Joys & Challenges of Parenting a Child on the Autism Spectrum & Tips for Neurotypicals. 2:05:35

5y ago2:05:35

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Our guest this week grew up in the Bronx, New York, currently lives in Sonoma Valley, California. She is a professional pianist who composes, performs and teaches a variety of genres, and has a passion for Brazilian Jazz. She started studying classical piano as a young girl and began attending the children’s program at Manhattan School of Music/Jui…

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Episode 12 Stella Heath: The Artistry, Nuts & Bolts of Being a Working Singer & Band Leader, Bandjango Collectif, Growing up as a Bi-Racial Child, The Billie Holiday Project. 1:11:01

5y ago1:11:01

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Our guest this episode is from Petaluma, California. She started singing, taking piano lessons, and studying classical voice as a young girl living in the country. As a teen, she attended a performing arts high school, then moved East to continue her studies at Syracuse University where she focused on theater arts. Our guest then moved to New York …

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Episode 11 John Simon: Improvising in a Jazz Combo; Listening, Responding, Leaving Space, The Art of Accompanying a Vocalist, Moog Synthesizers & the Early Days of Electronic Music. 2:08:24

5y ago2:08:24

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Our guest this episode is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is a pianist, composer, arranger, sound engineer, accompanist, as well as the music director at a church. He moved to Northern California in 1979, and currently lives in Sebastopol, CA. Our guest also works as producer, musician, and sound engineer at his recording Studio, J D…

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Episode 10 Brodie Cumming: A Teacher and a Student, Ups and Downs of a Career in Music as a Guitarist, Composer and Teacher, Meaning and Purpose in Music and Life. 1:41:25

5y ago1:41:25

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Our guest on today’s episode lives in Napa, California. He is a guitar teacher at Napa School of Music, and is the YouTube phenom who created, “100 Famous Rock Guitar Riffs”. He has a BA in Music Composition and has diverse musical interests. He has written and performed in a multitude of genres from Latin Rock, to Medieval Folk music, to 12 tone s…

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Episode 9 Reed Maidenberg: The Meandering Odyssey of a Musician and His Day Job as Audio-tech, Sound Engineer, Singer/Songwriter and Recording Artist. 1:10:58

5y ago1:10:58

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Our guest this episode is originally from Indiana and currently lives in Santa Rosa, California. He is a sound engineer, audio-tech, archivist, singer/songwriter and recording artist. He has performed throughout Europe, where he lived for ten years, gigged as an audio-tech since the 90’s, worked as an archivist at George Lucas’ Skywalker Sound, and…

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Episode 8 Skyler Stover: Learning Bass - In School and Out of School, Touring Europe, Connecting with the Spirit of a Loved One through Music. 59:33

5y ago59:33

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Our guest this episode plays both stand-up and electric bass, and is also a guitarist and singer/songwriter. He currently lives in his hometown of Petaluma, California. He graduated from San Francisco State with a BA in music and recently toured Europe for several months with Idris Ackamoor and the Pyramids. He currently plays in several bands, inc…

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Episode 7 Devi Daly: The Healing Power of Singing, Sound Orchard, Owning your Creativity, Creating Community. 1:23:44

5y ago1:23:44

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Our guest this episode lives in Point Reyes, California. She is a singer, guitarist, pianist, voice teacher, choir director, and community organizer, as well as a long-time yoga teacher. She leads a choir of up to 50 people that absolutely delights and inspires the community with their performances. During our conversation, she reveals that she is …

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Episode 6 Neil Angelo Fontano: Gigging and Enjoyment, Overcoming Stage Fright & Social Anxiety, the Pleasures of Food. 1:35:51

5y ago1:35:51

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Our guest this episode started playing piano at 10, and played his first professional gig at 14. He also plays a bit of trumpet, drum kit, and bass. His piano studies began with classical and ragtime, and soon after, he discovered Jazz. He still loves classical piano, has a passion for the music of George Gershwin and is known for playing a mean st…

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Episode 5 Paul Olguin: Life and Tales of a Session Player Bassist, Touring, For the Love of Music, Wisdom from a Teacher. 1:04:00

5y ago1:04:00

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Our guest this episode was born and raised in Santa Monica, California. He began playing trumpet at age 10, fell in love with the low tones of the tuba at 13, and switched to electric bass at 15. He started gigging in clubs as a teenager in LA, toured with early rock and R&B bands, played in Hollywood Punk-Era clubs, and toured with a Latin folk ba…

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Episode 4 Michael Fortunato: The Art of Entertaining, Relationship between Performer and Audience, Innovation in Music and Life, Musicians as Community Leaders. 1:36:26

5y ago1:36:26

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Today’s guest is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He plays tenor and baritone sax, clarinet, flute and any other woodwind instrument he can get his hands on. While he is well known and loved in the local music community and beyond for being a versatile player of many genres, I know him as a killer jazz musician, passionate, generous and cr…

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Episode 3 Dena DeRose: Life as a Master Jazz Pianist & Vocalist, Learning the Language of Jazz, A Symbiotic Relationship - Touring the World Performing & Teaching. 1:27:54

5y ago1:27:54

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We are delighted to share Dena DeRose, with you in this episode. Dena is a masterful jazz singer and pianist, jazz educator and overall wise and very fun person! She’s performed in New York clubs since the early 90’s and played at festivals and concerts throughout the world. Dena has worked with Gene Bertoncini, Ray Brown, Jay Clayton, John Clayton…

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Episode 2: Lisa Stano; Living Life to the Fullest, Songwriting and Lyric Writing Tips, A Common Bond; Lisa & Jill on Losing a Brother to AIDS. 1:15:28

5y ago1:15:28

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Our second episode, we are delighted and honored to have Jill's dear friend, Lisa Stano as our very first guest. She currently resides in Petaluma California, and is a prolific and talented singer/songwriter, guitar player, stand-up bassist, and overall delightful human being. Lisa is someone who seeks and finds joy in whatever she does. In this in…

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Episode 1: Hosts Jill Minyé and Daniel Townsend get to know each other in the first episode of Meaningful Musical Conversations. 39:58

5y ago39:58

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In the first episode of Meaningful Musical Conversations, Jill, jazz pianist and singer, and Daniel, jazz and rock guitarist/singer/songwriter, have a fun time getting to know each other. https://www.jillminye.com https://www.danieltownsendmusic.comBy Jill Minyé and Daniel Townsend

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Gretchen Bonaduce on Guitar Goddess 38:06

6y ago38:06

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--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess/supportBy Ezina LeBlanc

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Diana Tierney on Guitar Goddess 51:52

6y ago51:52

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--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess/supportBy Ezina LeBlanc

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Arkansas Songbird - Bonnie Montgomery, talks with Ezina about her music and new album 'Forever'. 40:53

6+ y ago40:53

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Upon first listening to Bonnie Montgomery, it’s easy to mistakenly assume that you’ve stumbled upon a long-buried track by a legend from the golden era of country/western music. Such is the artistry of this Arkansas native and silver-voiced songstress. Her story is of her journey, but she presents it through a folk/bluegrass/country perspective tha…

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Paula Boggs talks with Ezina about switching over to full-time musicianship and the new album 'Elixir' from her band, the Paula Boggs Band. 53:02

6+ y ago53:02

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Paula Boggs was formerly Starbucks' top lawyer, a federal prosecutor and vice president at Dell (among many other roles), before switching over to full-time musicianship a few years ago. Over the past ten years, she and her band, the Paula Boggs Band, have released three albums. The most recent is 'Elixir: The Soulgrass Sessions.'--- Send in a voic…

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All in Now - Marlain Angelides talks with Ezina about her wide range of vocal talents, Ascending Dawn and their new album Coalesce. 1:07:20

6+ y ago1:07:20

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Marlain Angelides is involved in musicals, Shakespeare, voice-overs, and is front-woman of the all-female Led Zeppelin tribute band, LEZ ZEPPELIN, showcasing her wide range of vocal talents that drive the heavy yet melodic sound of Ascending Dawn.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess/messageSupport this …

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Music Supervison Demystified with Carolyn Richardson 58:45

6+ y ago58:45

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--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess/supportBy Ezina LeBlanc

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Wendy Sweetlove shares how she got started, the joy of collaboration AND debuts her new cd Dirty Sunday 57:37

7y ago57:37

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Ezina Interviews Wendy Sweetlove on Guitar Goddess Radio. Wendy shares how she got started, the joy of collaboration AND debuts her new cd Dirty Sunday. Learn more at www.wendysasson.comAlso in the studio was Ido Sasson- guitar teacher and guitarist on Wendy SweetLove's debut CD Dirty Sunday. www.idosasson.comWatch on Youtubehttps://youtu.be/R8zsVh…

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Lo Carmen talks about the holy mothers of Country music and debuts Lovers, Dreamers, Fighters 52:13

7y ago52:13

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Lo Carmen is an Australian singer-songwriter, musician and actress. Carmen has independently released five albums in the Americana alt-country indie rock vein.First single 'Last Thing I'll Remember' from sixth studio album.'Lovers Dreamers Fighters', out Nov 10 2017.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess/…

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Working With Reps: Featuring Belle Bromfield & Karla Escobar 56:38

7y ago56:38

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Our guests on this show are two powerhouse women who manage actors, musicians and social media influencers.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess/supportBy Ezina LeBlanc

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Sarah Lightman 52:13

7y ago52:13

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Sarah Lightman hails from the East Coast. She grew up in Hightstown, NJ, and later attended college at Temple University to study musical theater. She has been submerged in performing arts her whole life. Much of her family are also musicians and artists. Her dad Aaron Lightman was signed with RCA Poppy Records, her cousin Toby Lightman is also a s…

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Katie Ferrara- From Back Stage to Busking around the globe 1:23:17

7y ago1:23:17

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Katie Ferrara is a folk/pop artist from Los Angeles, CA. Making regular appearances on the 3rd street Santa Monica Promenade, Melrose Trading Post, downtown Burbank and various farmers markets in Los Angeles, Katie has carved a name for herself in the streets of her hometown as a “busker” or street performer.--- Send in a voice message: https://pod…

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Rebecca Sullivan Making Music in Multiple Genres 54:07

7y ago54:07

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Guitar Goddess Radio with Ezina Season 2 Episode 2--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess/supportBy Ezina LeBlanc

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Olivia Street from King of Foxes talks with Ezina about how she got started, juggling a family and Golden Armour. 33:16

7y ago33:16

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Lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter, Olivia Street, was one of the founding members of Juno-nominated reggae band, Souljah Fyah and now she has found her own voice with King of Foxes, and brings the authenticity of an old soul to a decidedly modern sound.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess/message…

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Briana Alexis from Sunset Blvd big hair to success in the music business on her own terms 56:15

7y ago56:15

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Briana Alexis sat down with Ezina to discuss how she broke into the music business from the inside of an amp. She shares lessons learned working in R&D for guitar manufacturers, how she learned to play upside down guitar and how she financed her move to Los Angeles on the back of her gear.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…

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Kasey Landsdale recording artist, actress, and producer shares tips to success 28:14

8y ago28:14

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It’s not every day that a small-town Texas girl gets to record with Grammy Award-winning producer John Carter Cash, who has produced legends such as Loretta Lynn, George Jones, and Willie Nelson, but Country Blues artist Kasey Lansdale is the exception. Her current release, “Living in the Moment” from the EP Leave Her Wild, promises to be an even b…

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Susan Alcorn Shares Her Pedal Steel Guitar 32:57

11+ y ago32:57

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Susan Alcorn shares the history of lap steel and pedal steel guitars, what lead her to pedal steel guitar and the inspiration behind her music compositions. She gives advice to young players and invites Ezina to give pedal steel guitar a try.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess/messageSupport this podca…

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Muriel Anderson Fingerstyle Champion Shares stories about her harp guitar 50:14

11+ y ago50:14

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One of the world’s foremost fingerstyle guitarists and harp-guitarists, Muriel Anderson is the first woman to have won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship.She has performed/recorded with Chet Atkins, Les Paul, Victor Wooten and the Nashville Chamber Orchestra. Her obvious joy of music, humor and her facility across the genres of folk, clas…

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Deni Bonet- Standing up for your talent and shining a light on your gifts 2:06:22

11+ y ago2:06:22

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Deni Bonet Shares secrets to her success on and off the road. How she traveled the world playing with Cindi Lauper and details on her latest recording.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess/support…

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Sheryl Bailey Shares musical influences and the inspiration for her latest release 41:27

11+ y ago41:27

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There's no description more apt for Sheryl Bailey than "A sizzling guitar goddess", coined by Elliot Simon of All About Jazz. He's not alone with his superlatives-Adam Levy of Guitar Player Magazine calls Sheryl "One of the most compelling tones of her generation", and Frank Forte of Just Jazz Guitar ranks her "among the best bop guitar players wit…

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Kathy Grausgruber Shows us how to multitask while music making 13:46

11+ y ago13:46

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"From Here" is Kathy Grausgruber's debut album. Her lyrics are carried away by her powerful, bluesy vocals. This self taught, singer/songwriter has been playing and writing music for several years. Currently, Kathy performs at local Jazz Cafe's, Bars, Coffee Shops, Parties, and Festivals in Northeastern PA. Great importance is placed on writing mea…

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Boogie Cindy shares her bass secrets as she prepares to rock with Maroon 5 22:46

11+ y ago22:46

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Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Cindy spent her early years dreaming of fame and fortune in the bowling world. This would not last. After a failed career as a bowling pro Cindy was unsure where to turn.A simple call to the Psychic Hot-Line revealed a new destiny for her. Find the best players in the land and start the Boogie Wonder Band!--- Send i…

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Adrienne Pierce on recording around and through a hurricane 21:12

11+ y ago21:12

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Adrienne Pierce visits Guitar Goddess to share her latest release "My Heavens". She talks about recording the album during hurricane Sandy and how teaching brought her love of music to a new place.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/g…

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Astra Kelly Shares How She Uses Her Multiple Music Talents To Thrive 26:39

11+ y ago26:39

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Multitalented singer/songwriter/ producer and multi-instrumentalist Astra Kelly stops by Guitar Goddess to share how she has managed to thrive during the ever changing landscape of the music business.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…

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Marya Stark Discusses Music Therapy and her debut CD The Garden 33:31

11+ y ago33:31

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Marya Stark stops by to discuss combining music therapy, vibrational healing and how learning more about Chinese medicine and world spirituality influenced her music. She talks about working with her multiple muses and how they reshape and calibrate her musical sound.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess…

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Debra Devi Reinforces Women's Right to Rock! 24:50

11+ y ago24:50

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Debra Devi stops by Guitar Goddess to talk about teaching herself to play guitar, putting together a band and how that has lead her to tour the country, write a book, get her music in film and television and more.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif…

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Lori McKenna- Winning Grammy's, managing family, paparazzi and touring 34:08

13y ago34:08

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Guitar Goddess host Ezina LeBlanc interviews Grammy Award Winner Lori McKenna. Lori Discusses balancing career, family, how she got her first break as a singer-songwriter, the angels in her life and more.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

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Janet Robin shares stories from life on the road and writing at the Cash Cabin 20:09

13y ago20:09

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Janet Robin stops by Guitar Goddess to discuss the making of her newest record, how she collaborated with a famous producer, stayed at the Cash Cabin and fundraising as an artist.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guitargoddess/suppo…

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