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Behind The Note Podcast
by Chris Davis
Trumpeter Chris Davis from Chicago, IL host BehindTheNote, a podcast that gives "Advice For A Successful Music Career" by interviewing professional musicians of various backgrounds including Grammy Award winning artists and local musicians. This show was created to educate, inspire, motivate, and empower!
Episodes
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75 - Advice To A Young Musician
This podcast is a response to an email received from a young aspiring musician. Here are 7 tips to have a great career in music. The Time I Was Fired https://soundcloud.com/behindthenotepodcast/51-the-time-i-was-fired
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74: How To Host A Successful Event with Drummer Paul Hall
In this episode we talk about what it takes to host a successful event. You will learn what it takes to go from your idea of having an event to actually hosting an event that your audience will want more of. Paul Hall is our guest and just the right person to teach us on this episode. Press Play....
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73: How To Create Online Resources with Brent Vaartstra of Learn Jazz Standards
Here is a great introduction to an online resource for learning jazz called "Learn Jazz Standards" dot com. In this episode you will learn a good layout for creating your own resource online with special guest Brent Vaartstra. Press play. Enjoy. Share. Brent acquired a Bachelor of Fine Arts in…
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72: Have Confidence In Yourself with Len'i McKinney
In this episode I have a conversation with Len'i McKinney who is a young saxophonist from Chicago and someone to keep your eyes and ears open for in the future. We have a casual conversation at a local Starbucks but there is so much to learn in here. Press play, Enjoy, Share!
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71: Musical Theater Series Part 3 with Actor and Director Rufus Bonds Jr.
Rufus Bonds Jr. is our special guest today! Rufus is an accomplished actor and director in the musical theater profession and a recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. There are several parallels in the acting and music profession so I wanted to have Rufus as a guest because he…
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70: Musical Theater Series Part 2: The Music Contractor with Sean McNeely
This is part 2 of our Musical Theater Series where we speak with Contractor Sean McNeely about how he came to be a contractor.
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69: Musical Theater Series Part 1 with Music Director and Actor Tom Vendafreddo
In this episode Tom Vendafreddo is our guest. Tom is an actor and director that I recently had the privilege of working with on Jesus Christ Superstar. Tom is a strong and versatile performer with an undergraduate degree in classical voice (Eastman School of Music) and a graduate degree in…
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68: Wynton Marsalis Talks About Leadership, Team-Building, Making Vision Reality
Wynton Marsalis joined us for Behind The Note Podcast today! We talked many things including leadership, building a team, and turning vision into reality. Rate Behind The Note Podcast on the platform you're using right now to read this script and to listen to the show. Press Play. Enjoy. Share....
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67: How To Get Up When You Fall with Thaddeus Ford
In this episode we hear from trumpeter Thaddeus Ford who is a 6th generation musician from New Orleans which makes him royalty in the world of music! Thaddeus teaches us how we can get up after we fall because Thaddeus had a heart attack, nearly lost his life. But, he was able to recover back to...
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66: "Reinvest In Your Content" with Austin Ellis
Austin Ellis was a past contestant on NBC's The Voice but that is not the best part of his career. Austin is someone that has figured out how to truly earn a living as a musician and in this episode he shares what has worked for him. This will give you some ideas. A little bonus here is how he...
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65: Tax Tips For Musicians with Accountant Clyde Smith
In this episode we get tax tips from an accounting veteran so that we can be better prepared for this tax season and future tax seasons. Submit your questions on BehindTheNote.com by leaving a voicemail.
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64: How To Build A Loyal Audience and Other Amazing Tips with Rick Barker
BehindTheNote.com/64 We cover a lot in this 45 minute episode with Rick Barker, Taylor Swift's first manager. Some questions we answer are: • When is a good time to hire a manager • How to build a loyal audience • And of course, Advice For A Successful Music Career ;) Grab a pen and paper, take...
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63: YouTube Marketing, Skype Lessons, & Composing For Major Brands - Jeff Schneider
NOTE: I mistakenly called this episode 62 throughout the episode. It is indeed episode 63. Jeff Schneider wants to share with you everything he knows about making music. His greatest fear is dying before uploading to the internet all of the things he’s learned over the past 20 years. Jeff hates…
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62: The Presidential Suite with Kabir Sehgal (Part 3/3)
This is part 3/3 where we talk about The Presidential Suite written by Ted Nash. Today's guest is executive producer Kabir Sehgal. Kabir is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best selling author as well as a Grammy Award winning producer. He has created organizations that give back to...
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61: The Presidential Suite with Ted Nash (Part 2/3)
This is part 2/3 for The Presidential Suite by Ted Nash. Today, Ted Nash is our guest and gives us an inside look to the work that went into creating this great album. Ted is best known for his work with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and this is his 12th album as a leader. Presidential Suite…
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60: The Presidential Suite with Herschel Garfein (Part 1/3)
Herschel Garfein is a Grammy Award winning composer and is also known for his work as a director of stage plays and for writing libretto. Herschel teamed up with Ted Nash and Kabir Seghal as the producer of Ted Nash's newest work called The Presidential Suite which features The Ted Nash Big Band....
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On the Road with Vibraphonist Warren Wolf
In this episode we get to speak with vibraphonist Warren Wolf as he travels the country. Warren is a multi-instrumentalist from Baltimore, MD. From the young age of three years old, Warren has been trained on the Vibraphone/Marimba, Drums, and Piano. Under the guidance of his father Warren Wolf...
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58: Vocalist Sara Gazarek On Her Pursuit of a Music Career
Sara Gazarek is one of the best voices in jazz today. It's okay if you don't know about her yet but soon everyone will. In this episode, she talks about her walk in pursuit of a music career, personal experiences with Diane Schuur and Wynton Marsalis, and the talk of "relationships" which keeps...
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57: Inside Look To My CD Release Concert
We talk about my cd release concert! I tell you about what I used to help make it a successful night and I tell you what can be improved for next time as well. Use this episode coupled with episode 47 to help you with your own release. Press Play. Enjoy. Share
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56: How To Spot A Bad Gig Before It's Too Late
If you have ever accepted a gig that ended up being something you wished you had nothing to do with then press play on this episode. We'll talk about signs to look out for from the first point of contact that may help you protect yourself in the long run. Press play. Enjoy. Share
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55: Geoff Keezer How To Walk Out Your Dream
What happens if you dare to dream, write down your dream, talk about it and then walk it out? You'll win! With his highly regarded discography, unique compositions, and acclaimed performances in a variety of configurations, pianist Geoffrey Keezer commands the attention typically reserved for the...
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54: Become Better: In Clinics, Rehearsal, and Audience Interaction with Lynne Arriale
Today's guest is, pianist, Lynne Arriale. A devoted educator and Yamaha artist, Lynne Arriale is currently Associate Professor of Jazz Studies and Director of Small Ensembles at The University of North Florida in Jacksonville. She has served as a faculty member of the Jamey Aebersold Summer Jazz...
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53: Command Your Local Market with Saxophonist Chris Greene
This is a cool talk with Chicago saxophonist Chris Greene. Chris has been on the local scene for over a decade and probably closer to two. We talk about how he as been able to keep his band together, get great media support, and build his fan base . Press play, enjoy, share.
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52: Marketing To Crush Your Competitors
Today we talk with Fabienne Raphaël from Marketing To Crush Your Competitors about . . . marketing. Press play, Enjoy, Share
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51: The Time I Was Fired
Enjoy this solo episode where I share the story with you about the time I was fired. I hope that this is entertaining for you but most importantly I hope you learn from my mistakes so that you won't have to learn the hard way. Press Play, Enjoy, Share
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50: Celebrate 50! Review of Behind The Note Podcast
Introducing Mrs. Davis and celebrating 50 episodes! This is a review of the first 49 shows just in case you missed some. Press play, enjoy, and share!
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49: How To Have An International Career with Chris Botti
Our guest today is Grammy Award Winning trumpeter Chris Botti. This was a pleasant surprise when my colleague James Newcomb from 'Think Outside The Music Box' recommended today's guest. Some things we talk about include: •Chris' habits that attribute to his success •Lessons learned from past...
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48: John Clayton On Whitney Houston, Count Basie, Goal Setting, and Team Building
I met John Clayton over a year ago at the Jazz Education Network (JEN) Conference. I asked him to be a guest on this platform and he said yes before I could finish asking. At the time, this show was only an idea in my mind and didn't actually exist yet. That's how kind John is and I'm happy that…
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47: CD Release Party The Right Way With Rajiv Halim
Chicago saxophonist Rajiv Halim joins us to talk about how he was able to pull off a successful cd release concert. I was present for the show and he successfully sold out and had a room of 200 plus people waiting in anticipation or the show! He shares what he did right in preparation for that...
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46: How To Come Out On Top of Your Challenges
Our guest today is Nick Ruffini who is the founder of DrummersResource.com. He is also responsible for his independent album making top 50 on the music charts. Nick hit some adversity in his life and still managed to come out on top. Listen to how he did it here. Press Play, Enjoy, Share
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45: Music Marketing For The DIY Musician
In this solo show I introduce and review music marketing concepts for you to practice, adopt, or not. Try them for yourself. Press Play, Enjoy, Share
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44: Hollywood Composer Gives Us An Inside Look On The Business
Our guest today gives us insight on what it is really like to be a Hollywood composer. Enjoy this interview with Nathan Kelly
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43: Ain't No Half Steppin' with Marqueal Jordan
In this episode talk about going all in, overcoming impostor syndrome, and the uniqueness of you and your talent. Our guest, Marqueal Jordan is a vocalist and saxophonist from Chicago, IL. He has overcome the very struggles that we all deal with. Listen to how and you'll hear something familiar....
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BTNP 042:How Shannon Curtis Earned $25K In 2 Months Time And How You Can Too
Today's guest earned $25,000 in two months while on a house concert tour. Her methods are unlike anything the average musician is doing which is why she has extraordinary results. Press play to learn her strategy.
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BTNP 041: The Freelance Life with John Raymond
You're a musician so there is a great chance that you are a freelancer, at least part of the time. In this Episode, trumpeter John Raymond gives us some helpful lessons on how make your career as a freelancer a little better. John Raymond is the winner of the Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer…
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BTNP 040: For The Teaching Studio - How To Earn Money While On Vacation and Other Topics
In Today’s Episode We Talk About The importance of timing when it comes to recruiting students How to take a vacation and NOT loose money while doing it The importance of the number 32 when it comes to building habits. Today’s guest is Shanta Hejmadi of the Mind Your Own Business Music Teacher...
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BTNP 039: Rock & Roll Legend Dee Snider of Twisted Sister and Donald Trump's Celebrity Apprentice
Dee Snider joins us for a podcast JAM PACKED with great advice for a successful music career. This is for all musicians no matter where you are on your journey currently. Dee has reinvented himself so many times! His "15 minutes of fame" began in the mid 1970's but he is STILL relevant today...
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BTNP 038: How To Make It In Show Business with Nicholas Brooks
If you have ever had a desire to work in Las Vegas in any capacity then this episode is perfect for you. Our guest today has been working in the Las Vegas scene for over 10 years as a Sammy Davis Jr. impersonator. He also does shows as himself and travels the world. He shares the story of how he...
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BTNP 037: Why Would A Musician Need A Copywriter?
What is copywriting and why in the world would a musician need one? We will answer that question in this episode of Behind The Note Podcast because today's guest is an experienced, professional copywriter. (I hope that I didn't mess up this copy!) We're going to talk about how to use copywriting…
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BTNP 036: Seed Time, Harvest Time: When Will Most of Your Gigs Come?
www.behindthenote.com/gift If you haven't already noticed things in life happen in seasons. There are times of prosperity and there are times of struggle. This episode will teach you what this means for your music career and how to take advantage of the seasons. Press Play, Enjoy, Share!
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BTNP 035: Forget Fear! Create Your Own Work
When you were a child did you have a dream to perform in a certain hall or to perform in the band of your favorite artists? If you have not done it yet then seriously ask yourself why. Maybe you "grew up." Maybe you just simply changed your mind. Today's guest literally had a dream, made a…
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BTNP 034: 9 Gigs You Never Thought About(Part 1)
http://www.behindthenote.com Happy New Year! Today, I give 7 places to seek gigs that you probably never thought about. All of these aren't for everyone but one of them may be for you. This is only the first part. Part 2 is coming later this month. Press Play. Enjoy. Share.
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BTNP 033: How To Choose A Record Label
http://www.behindthenote.com/category/podcast/ If you have ever recorded an album independently or desire to do so then this episode is for you. We talk about the pros and cons of signing with an independent record label. Also, we discuss how to choose the company that is a good match for you. We...
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BTNP 032: How To Run A Rehearsal
http://www.behindthenote.com/category/podcast/ This episode is all about how to run a successful rehearsal! Learn some tips on how to be a better leader, get the most out of the small amount of time you have in rehearsal, PLUS, I give you some recommendations on some great recording gear you can...
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BTNP 031: Working In Europe, Practice Routine, and the Importance of Being A Sideman with Marshall Gilkes
http://www.behindthenote.com/category/podcast/ Trombonist Marshall Gilkes shares his experiences with the WDR Big Band which is based in Germany. He also talks about the importance of having a routine and how he developed the technique that allows him to play wide intervals in an extremely short...
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30: How To Set Goals and Get Stuff Done Without Fear with Adam Rapa
In this episode of BehindTheNote Podcast we talk about how to set goals in a way that is manageable. We also recommend some great apps to aid in that process. Finally, we touch on the topic of fear. Why do you allow fear to hold you back when it doesn't have any true power over you? Adam Rapa is...
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BTNP 029: How To Have A Career of Longevity with Ingrid Jensen
IN THIS EPISODE: Some of the things we will cover are as follows. HOW TO MANAGE DISTRACTIONS HOW TO GO FROM PLAYING MUSIC AS A JOB TO PLAYING YOUR DREAM GIG HOW TO KEEP YOUR CALENDAR FULL HOW TO HAVE A LONG CAREER AND NOT A ONE HIT WONDER TYPE OF CAREER INTRODUCTION: Here on BehindTheNote…
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28: How To Live Well On The Road with Trumpeter Terell Stafford
Terell Stafford is one of the great trumpeters of our time. In this episode he tells some things about himself that you probably don't know about him such as why he got suspended from his school band program also why he quit playing music for 6 months as a young adult. Terell has two main…
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BTNP 027: What Are You Struggling With?
In this episode of BehindTheNote Podcast I answer a listener question. The listener shows a genuine concern about how they should pursue a music career when there is little money earned on this track. We talk about this. Some things we talk about in this episode are: • Time freedom • Renewed...
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BTNP 026: Conversation with Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt
Jeremy Pelt's recordings and performances have earned him critical acclaim, both nationally and internationally. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal by legendary jazz writer and producer, Nat Hentoff, and was voted Rising Star on the trumpet, five years in a row by Downbeat Magazine…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Trumpeter Chris Davis from Chicago, IL host BehindTheNote, a podcast that gives "Advice For A Successful Music Career" by interviewing professional musicians of various backgrounds including Grammy Award winning artists and local musicians. This show was created to educate, inspire, motivate, and empower!
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