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Making It! with Terry Wollman
by EnterTalk
Welcome to “Making It With Terry Wollman”, the show that explores the secrets, successes and strategies for making it in the music biz. In the studio, the classroom, and in my travels, I so often get questions about the creative process, so I created this show to focus on what it takes to have a lasting career in the ever-changing landscape of the music business. You’re really in for a treat, as I have invited my friends, some of the best and brightest in music, to share their stories. I guarantee you’re going to love it. Time passes quickly, and I’ve learned that we should do what’s in our hearts, and do it well without apologies or excuses. I encourage you to create music in your own unique way and express your artistry with joy and abandon. Be willing to work uncompromisingly for what you believe in. Success will have a better chance of finding you when you live your life with integrity, focus, and passion. Be selfish with your discipline and selfless in your p
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Ron Walters Jr, (Music Director/Barry Manilow) - The Art of Music Directing and Enjoying The Journey
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Ron Powell - Percussionist/Artist: Knowing Your Worth, the Art of Preparation, Balancing Musicianship & Showmanship
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Sandy Shore - Founder/CEO of SmoothJazz.com, Visionary Radio Personality & Global Music Innovator
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Hussain Jiffry - From Sri Lanka to Sherman Oaks, a GRAMMY Winner's Journey
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Nathan East (Bassist/Artist) - Making a Difference through Peace, Love & Harmony
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Actor Linda Griffin & Musician Tom Griffin - "Learning to say no, staying curious and creating a happy life."
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Dave Pearlman - "Pearlman Microphones, Pedal Steel and the 6 P's"
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Dr. Linda Spilker (NASA/JPL) THE "CASSINI PROJECT"... CONNECTING SCIENCE AND ART.
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Vail Johnson - Internationally Acclaimed Bassist And Seventh Son In a Family Of Musicians
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Bob James - Legendary Musician, Producer and Wonderful Guy
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Alexander Lloyd Blake - Encouraging Anti-Racism through Diversity
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Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution - with Directors Nicole Newnham and James LeBrecht
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Oz Noy - It’s Jazz. It Just Doesn’t Sound Like It
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Rose Schindler - "Auschwitz, You Had To Have Guts To Survive."
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Boney James - "Solid"... A Reflection on Relationships and a Respite from a Stress-Filled World
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Joe Vitale - Drummer/Hit Songwriter and author of "Back Stage Pass."
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Roger Brown - President of Berklee College… on whimsy, being fearless and leaving a legacy
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Peter Erskine - A Pandemic Perspective and Master Class
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Ray Fuller - Guitarist/Composer/Music Director/Producer, Whitney Houston, Anita Baker, Quincy Jones
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Toni Basil - Choreographer, Director, Hit Maker (“Hey Mickey”) & Goddess of Go-Go
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Rosemary Butler - How to Become a 1st Call Singer...Skip Your Prom and Open for The Rolling Stones
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to “Making It With Terry Wollman”, the show that explores the secrets, successes and strategies for making it in the music biz.
In the studio, the classroom, and in my travels, I so often get questions about the creative process, so I created this show to focus on what it takes to have a lasting career in the ever-changing landscape of the music business. You’re really in for a treat, as I have invited my friends, some of the best and brightest in music, to share their stories. I guarantee you’re going to love it.
Time passes quickly, and I’ve learned that we should do what’s in our hearts, and do it well without apologies or excuses. I encourage you to create music in your own unique way and express your artistry with joy and abandon. Be willing to work uncompromisingly for what you believe in. Success will have a better chance of finding you when you live your life with integrity, focus, and passion. Be selfish with your discipline and selfless in your p
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Welcome to “Making It With Terry Wollman”, the show that explores the secrets, successes and strategies for making it in the music biz. In the studio, the classroom, and in my travels, I so often get questions about the creative process, so I created this show to focus on what it takes to have a...
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