This week on the podcast Nick and Andy interview musician and entrepreneur Brian Horner.  Brian founded Sound Artist Support, which offers custom marketing and support to artists; and Craft Brewed Music, a streaming app offering curated music that's not in the mainstream. Brian speaks about his move from Warner Brothers to starting his own ventures, as well as how he stays creative and maintains a malleable mind. Tons of great information for anyone looking to be an entrepreneur in the arts. 

This week on the podcast is part two with teenage YouTube star Tiko. His real-life name is Jayden, and he and his father Robert join us in a two-part interview releasing on June 7 and 14.  They will describe the transition from a teen making videos for fun, to becoming a viral sensation with hundreds of millions of downloads, to being represented by William Morris Endeavor Agency. It's a departure from most of our interviews in that Jayden's success happened almost literally overnight. Lots of great information for other young people interested in being content creators.

This week on the podcast is teenage YouTube star Tiko. His real-life name is Jayden, and he and his father Robert join us in a two-part interview releasing on June 7 and 14.  They will describe the transition from a teen making videos for fun, to becoming a viral sensation with hundreds of millions of downloads, to being represented by William Morris Endeavor Agency. It's a departure from most of our interviews in that Jayden's success happened almost literally overnight. Lots of great information for other young people interested in being content creators.

In this episode Nick and Andy talk with Carol Wilson and Lauren McNeese, co-founders of NTX Vocal Arts. They are vocalists who have enjoyed successful operatic careers and have dedicated themselves to teaching the next generation of vocalists. They describe how aspiring classical vocalists should be preparing to succeed in the 21st century and why they should embrace entrepreneurship. 

To learn more about the people and topics mentioned in this episode see the show notes below.

This week on the podcast is part two of a two-part interview with Arts Critic, Journalist and Editor, Paul Horsley.  We touch upon a variety of aspects that arts critics consider when reviewing a performance, and the sometimes delicate balance between artist and critic. Paul provides lots of information for those who want to work in the performing side of the arts economy. You can preview a clip of Paul's interview at the link below. 

To learn more about the people and topics mentioned in this episode see the show notes below.

This week on the podcast is part one of a two-part interview with Arts Critic, Journalist and Editor, Paul Horsley.  We touch upon a variety of aspects that arts critics consider when reviewing a performance, and the sometimes delicate balance between artist and critic. Paul provides lots of information for those who want to work in the performing side of the arts economy. You can preview a clip of Paul's interview at the link below. 

To learn more about the people and topics mentioned in this episode see the show notes below.

This week on the podcast is part two of a two-part interview with double Grammy Award-winning Percussionist, and one of classical music's most recognized musicians, Dame Evelyn Glennie, CH.  She provides insight into her journey from a student to professional musician that's sure to inspire. By any standard, Evelyn has had an amazing career and it's laudable that she uses her standing in the arts community to be a patron to many charities and arts causes.  

 To learn more about the people and topics mentioned in this episode see the show notes below.

This week on the podcast is part one of a two-part interview with double Grammy Award-winning Percussionist, and one of classical music's most recognized musicians, Dame Evelyn Glennie, CH.  She provides insight into her journey from a student to professional musician that's sure to inspire. By any standard, Evelyn has had an amazing career and it's laudable that she uses her standing in the arts community to be a patron to many charities and arts causes.  

To learn more about the people and topics mentioned in this episode see the show notes below.

This week on the podcast is a 2-part interview with composer, publisher, and band leader, Allen Myers.  Allen's music has appeared in dozens of shows on major networks and streaming services, and he describes what composers should know when trying to get their compositions into music libraries and shows.  It's great information for those who have a desire to work in that industry, or who want to apply similar approaches in other areas of the arts.

To learn more about the people and topics mentioned in this episode see the show notes below.

This week on the podcast is a 2-part interview with composer, publisher, and band leader, Allen Myers.  Allen's music has appeared in dozens of shows on major networks and streaming services, and he describes what composers should know when trying to get their compositions into music libraries and shows.  It's great information for those who have a desire to work in that industry, or who want to apply similar approaches in other areas of the arts.

To learn more about the people and topics mentioned in this episode see the show notes below.