We share the stories and work of music and music-related professionals to encourage hobbyists, budding amateurs, and music and music-related professionals. Make More Music is hosted by a board-certified music therapist to show the wide variety of ways people enter and make a living in music.
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Episode 60: Season Three Finale, Show Updates, & Reflections
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Support the show: Tell a friend, leave a rating, & review! Here are our links to support the show & learn more Thanks to our season three sponsors: Partscaster Concierge Porter Pickups Gunstreet Wiring Shop Give more grace. Share more love. Make. More. Music.…
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Episode 59: [Thompson Guitar & Thrift] Building a lean, customer-oriented small business with Courtney & JT Thompson
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with Courtney & JT from Thompson Guitar & Thrift! This is a super encouraging chat for people thinking about starting their own business, guitar tinkerers, and generally some awesome motivation. Check out Thompson Guitar & Thrift Support the show…
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Episode 58: M. W. Hale is Back!!! Growing your musicianship, completing a record, forming a band and more
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat again our dear friend, M. W. Hale! We talk about the process of DIY-ing a record, forming a band, getting gigs, and more. Check out M. W. Hale's music Support the show:Tell a friend, leave a rating, & review! Here are our links to support the sho…
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Episode 57: Building a Partscaster: A walkthrough of my process with guest host, M. W. Hale
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today is a special episode where I break down the nitty gritty and answer a few listener questions about building your own partscaster-style guitar. M. W. Hale guest hosts and we have a good time talking about how the build the guitar of your dreams!Support th…
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Episode 56: Whenever You're Ready... Forging a new path with Concert Pianist Jeeyoon Kim, DMA
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with concert pianist, author, podcast host, content creator, educator... clearly she does it all, Jeeyoon Kim! She shares her backstory and how she inspires connection through classical music in everything that she does. Check out Jeeyoon's websi…
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Episode 55: BLACK FRIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA 2021
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Back by popular demand, the BLACK FRIDAY EPISODE! Sound clips from DIY pedals, the Empress Effects ZOIA, the Chase Bliss Audio MOOD, my partscaster, and more. Support the show: Tell a friend, leave a rating, & review! Here are our links to support the show & l…
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Episode 54: Mental Health, Music Therapy, Guitar Pedals & More with Jesse Asch-Ortiz
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with my friend and colleague Jesse Asch-Ortiz, LCAT, M.S., MT-BC. He shares his musical backstory, experiences working in mental health music therapy, and we talk about our collaborations for the Music Therapy TECHNook. Check out the TECHNook Fol…
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Episode 53: Directing an Undergraduate Music Therapy Program with Lorna Segall, PhD, MT-BC
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with my colleague and friend Dr. Lorna Segall, MT-BC. She shares her musical backstory, a little about music therapy, and what it's like to consider the academic trajectory of incoming undergraduates. Check out the Louisville Music Therapy page U…
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Episode 52: [Valwood Studios] when your high school bandmates start a recording studio
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with my long time friends and previous bandmates, J.T. Butcher and Drew Charron... and we talk about their careers in music and path to renovating a home into a recording studio. If you like banter, this the banterest banter you've ever wanted. C…
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Episode 51: [Rare Buzz Effects] Community, DIY pedals, and below average guitarists with John Esterly
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with pedal company owner & DIY supporter John Esterly of Rare Buzz Effects. He shares his musical backstory, an intro to DIY pedals, and more. Check out Rare Buzz Effects Buy Rare Buzz on Reverb Rare Buzz on Instagram Support the show: Tell a fri…
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Episode 50: Pyeng Threadgill: Connecting through voice with voice & movement coach, voiceover artist, and singer-songwriter
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with vocalist, educator, and artist Pyeng Threadgill. She shares her musical backstory, about vocal health, and how she creates safe spaces for non-binary and BIPOC to explore their voice. Check out everything Pyeng Threadgill Support the show: T…
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Episode 49: [Chase Bliss Audio] Joel Korte talks the path towards health, self-acceptance, and chasing your bliss through music
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with the gear community hot topic himself, Joel Korte of Chase Bliss Audio. He shares his musical backstory, we talk about his unique path to gear, finding his way through traumatic experiences, stuttering & self-acceptance, and we talk about con…
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Episode 48: [BIG EAR pedals] Grant & Karen, Pedal Power Couple, talks Autism Awareness
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with the awesome pedal power couple with Grant & Karen from BIG EAR Pedals. They share their backstory and what it's like to navigate the music industry from the autism spectrum, as well as fun stories that rope in Tommy Hilfiger, cats (of course…
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Episode 47: Daniel Donato: Getting Cosmic with artist, singer-songwriter, and country guitar phenom
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with the incomparable Daniel Donato. He shares his musical backstory, we talk the Grateful Dead, the origins of Cosmic Country, telecasters, and more. Check out everything Daniel Donato Support the show: Tell a friend, leave a rating, & review! T…
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Episode 46: Pioneering Podcast Radio with W. B. Walker [The Old Soul Radio Show]
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with country music internet savior and podcast radio host, W. B. Walker. He shares his musical backstory, the development of the Old Soul Radio Show, being friends with Colter Wall, mental health, finding Jesus, and more. Check out everything W. …
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Episode 45: Gender Equity, Diversity, & Workplace Culture in Music Spaces with Hilary B. Jones [Mid-Riff Podcast]
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with professor, podcaster, and equity consultant Hilary Jones. She shares her musical backstory, we talk equity & inclusion in the music-related industries, and how you can promote safe spaces in music communities. Check out everything Hilary Jon…
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Episode 44: [Get Offset] Offsetting the Status Quo with Emily Harris & Andrew Rinard
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with the thoughtful gear community podcasters Emily Harris & Andrew Rinard. They share their musical backstory, all about the podcast, and why hard conversations aren't confronted in the gear community. Check out the Get Offset podcast Check out …
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Episode 43: The Awesome Music Project with Robert Carli & Terry Stuart
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with Rob Carli & Terry Stuart share their divergent backgrounds, how they connected through music, and their ambitious project to spread joy & music therapy advocacy through story-telling. Learn more about AMP Buy the Awesome Music Project book F…
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Episode 42: [Porter Pickups] Custom Wound Pickups with Brian Porter
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with owner of Porter Pickups / Porter Guitars and season three sponsor, Brian Porter. He shares his musical backstory and organic growth of Porter Pickups, learning through failure, and staying people oriented through his business mission. Check …
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Episode 41: [Pastcaster Concierge] Building the Guitar of Your Dreams with Gary Cooper
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with the owner of Partscaster Concierge, and season three sponsor, Gary Cooper. He shares his musical backstory and we dive into what is a partscaster, how to get into guitar DIY, woodworking, how to connect with your instrument. Check out Partsc…
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Enjoy this Bonus episode ahead of your Black Friday! Sound clips from Wampler Pedals, Caulfield Cables, Stringjoy, JHS Pedals, Strymon Engineering and more! Also, new music from M. W. Hale engineered by yours truly!Check out M. W. Hale's Welcome EP - Apple Mus…
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Episode 40: Season 2 Wrap Up: Q&A with guest host, M. W. Hale
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today M. W. Hale turns the mic around on me to help with a final Q&A episode submitted from listeners! Be sure to check the show notes for cool things during the season break. This episode is sponsored by The TECHNook: A Collaborative Technology Resource for M…
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Episode 39: DIY & Home Recording with Friends: Introducing M. W. Hale
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with my good friend turned artist, M. W. Hale. He shares his musical backstory and how he channeled the COVID blues into artistry previewing his upcoming album, Sorrowed Son. Also, two new music shoutouts from my friends! Be sure to follow the Ma…
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Episode 38: Take a Pause... Say her Name, for Breonna Taylor.
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26 minutes of silence for 26 years of life for Breonna Taylor. This week we are pausing to take remembrance for Breonna Taylor & the lives lost due to a history of white supremacy. Following is a musical reflection from Chris (the host) and my cousin/brother in law, Darian to Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On?" Here are some places to donate: Be The B…
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Episode 37: Becoming an Agent in the Music Industry with President of a Production Agency Jack Forman [BiCoastal Productions]
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with Jack Forman, president and West Coast agent for the midsize production agency, BiCoastal Productions. He shares his musical backstory, talks about securing internships and finding your passion, gives some tips for up & coming artists, talks …
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Episode 36: How Creatives Can Master Their Communication with Brenden Kumarasamy [MasterTalk]
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we take a music industry detour with communication specialist, educator, and YouTuber Brenden Kumarasamy. He shares his musical backstory and we break down some simple ways artists / creatives can connect with fans, communicate effectively, & grow their …
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Episode 35: [We Are Human] From Broadcasting the News to a Million Plays on Spotify and Vulnerable Podcasting with Elijah Da Costa
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat withmy friend Elijah Da Costa. He shares his musical backstory as well as what it's like to work in live broadcast, his audio engineering & music making outlets, and his intimate, authenticity focused podcast "We Are Human". Also, a New Music Sho…
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Episode 34: [The Ukulele Kids Club] Sharing the Gift of Music & MT Advocacy with Stephanie Epstein, MM, MT-BC
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with my music therapy colleague and president of the Ukulele Kids Club, Stephanie Epstein, MM, MT-BC. She shares her musical backstory and the awesome work of the 501(c)3 the Ukulele Kids Club. If you can, consider donating to this awesome organi…
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Episode 33: [AMULETS] Tape Loops & Artistry in times of COVID with Randall Taylor
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with Randall Taylor, better known for his experimental, tape-looping visual + musical artist moniker AMULETS. He shares his musical backstory, his interest in circuit bending, tape loop basics, & making the jump to full-time artistry. Stay til th…
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Episode 32: [Caulfield Cables] How hi-fi cables impact the music you make with Asher Del Buono
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with friend of the show and sponsor, Asher Del Buono of Caulfield Cables. He shares his musical backstory and a lot of knowledge about how the quality of your cables makes a difference for the music you make - live or recorded! And a COVID-19 the…
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Episode 31: [DJ Amro] DJ, Producer, Professor, & Author of DJs mean business with Amani Roberts
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with the multi-talented Amani Roberts. He is an author of the recent book DJs Mean Business, a college professor, podcaster, producer, & successful DJ. He shares his musical backstory, how he became a DJ, moving from corporate world to creative l…
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Episode 30: Music Director at a multi-campus church with Larry Tran [Southeast Christian Church]
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with Larry Tran, the music director at the main campus of Southeast Christian Church - which is collectively the 4th largest church in America. He shares his musical backstory, shares practical tips for recording, and discusses finding your voice…
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Episode 29: [Mt. Meteor Records] Starting a local-focused, niche record label with Gunner Basinger & William Lamkin
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with Gunner Basinger & William Lamkin from the newly established, Louisville-area experimental electronic record label, Mt. Meteor Records. Gunner & William share their musical backstory, their love for electronic music, & what it's like to serve…
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Episode 28: [Gunstreet Wiring Shop] Wiring Harnesses, DIY, & Starting a Guitar Business with Sean Arbow
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with Sean Arbow of Gunstreet Wiring Shop out of Portland, OR. He shares his musical backstory & how that has always been intertwined with an elusive health condition, starting his own company, and how & why the electronics inside your guitar make…
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Episode 27: [Pediatric Music Therapy] Oncology, Processing Grief, & Supporting Pediatric Music Therapists with Amy Love, MA, MT-BC
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with my colleague & friend, Amy Love, MA, MT-BC. She shares her musical backstory, how she became a music therapist, and her passion for serving pediatric oncology that has extended to empowering music therapists in the medical community. Check o…
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Episode 26: [The Record Shop] Defining your Prosperity Plan with Sean Giovanni
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. On this episode we chat with Sean Giovanni of The Record Shop recording & multi-media production company in Nashville, TN. He shares his musical backstory, experience as a producer, engineer, manager, educator, and productivity coach behind the Mind Map Tribe.…
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Episode 25: Follow your own path with William Kurk - Artist, Pianist, & Reverb Synth Sounds of
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with William Kurk - artist, singer-songwriter, and pianist extraordinaire. He shares his musical backstory including a storied heritage in Chicago gospel culture, his experiences as an artist and "jobbing", how to find your own voice, & what it's…
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BONUS: What is music therapy anyways? with Jaytee Tang, MA, MT-BC
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with my colleague & good friend, Jaytee Tang, MA, MT-BC. We finally got around to describing how you become a music therapist & Jaytee shares his global perspective on music therapy. Singapore Assocation of Music Therapy The American Association …
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Episode 24: Empowering Music Educators with Bryson Tarbet [That Music Teacher]
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with Bryson Tarbet, a PreK-6th grade general music teacher just outside of Columbus, Ohio. He shares his musical backstory, why he loves improvisatory approaches to elementary education, and the pivot to remote teaching through covid-19. Bryson a…
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Episode 23: Better Days Ahead with Robert Randolph, Artist & Steel Guitar Virtuoso
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with the incomparable, Robert Randolph. Robert is a multi-grammy nominated artist, bandleader, pedal steel guitar virtuoso famous for blending genres and increasing international aware the Sacred Steel tradition that was born in the American Blac…
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Episode 22: [JHS Pedals / Nix Tapes] Creating Content & Making the JHS Show with Nick Loux
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Make More Music: An Open Letter to the Black community Be the Bridge Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with Nick Loux, a musician, audio engineer, videographer, & resident content-creator the man behind the camera of the JHS Show for JHS Pedals. He shares his musical backstory an…
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Episode 21: [Recording Revolution] Make More of What Matters & Work Less with Graham Cochrane
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with Graham Cochrane - business coach, YouTuber, podcaster, blogger, and audio engineer. He shares his musical backstory and how he grew a no-name blog he started in the 2008 recession to 7 figure business that requires less than 5 hours a week t…
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Episode 20: Medical Music Therapy & Musical Integrity with Rich Abante Moats, MA, MT-BC
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with my dear friend and mentor Rich Moats. Rich is an amazing medical music therapist and she describes medical music therapy. She also shares her musical backstory, how she got into music therapy, and all about her thesis project on musical inte…
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Episode 19: [Wampler Pedals] Creating Tools to Inspire Music-Making & Encourage Creatives with Brian Wampler
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with pedal company power house, Brian Wampler of Wampler Pedals. Wampler pedals is an effects pedal manufacturer that has been making big waves since the mid-2000s. He shares his musical backstory, how he started his company, and how to help crea…
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Episode 18: Professional Drum Tech & Engineer with Nate Testa [The Snare Geek]
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. On another installment of the social distance suite we chat with Nate Testa, a multi-faceted drummer and business owner. He shares his musical backstory and how he carved a unique path of serving others through his love of drums including working as a professi…
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Episode 17: Music healing, Chasing the Muse, & Vocal Core Resonance with Marya Stark
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with the whimsical bard, poet, and muse, Marya Stark. Marya Stark is a vocalist, composer, performer, and multi-instrumentalist. She is a discoverer of archetypes, a storyteller, bard, and muse. She shares her musical backstory and early training…
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Episode 16: [Creative Therapy Umbrella] Creative Therapies & Collaboration with Kate Shannon, NLC, MS, MT-BC
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with Kate Shannon of the Creative Therapy Umbrella podcast. She shares her musical backstory, how she started in music therapy, and the impetus behind her podcast. You don't wanna miss this one! Check out The Creative Therapy Umbrella podcast Cre…
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Episode 15: Research in Musical Instrument Material Sciences with Mason Hickman, PhD
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with Dr. Mason Hickman, a musician and civil engineer. He shares his musical backstory and a science-based approach to musical instruments and technologies. Hear how his other passions (architecture, math, and creating things) inspired him to att…
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Episode 14: Hip Hop, Music Education, & Social Responsibility with Prof. Jecorey '1200' Arthur
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Another Louisville artist feature and installment in the social distance suite. On this episode we chat with local artist, music educator, and political activist, Jecorey '1200' Arthur. He shares his musical backstory, authenticity, identity, and social respon…
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Episode 13: Innovative Income for Music Therapists with Rachel Rambach, MM, MT-BC
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Welcome back to Make More Music, the podcast that connects people to music & one another. Today we chat with pioneering online music therapy presence, Rachel Rambach, MM, MT-BC. She shares her musical backstory and the motivation behind her recent book "Innovative Income for Music Therapists". Rachel is a true music therapy rockstar as a private pr…
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