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Musician Mindset

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A conversation series that extracts the performance and preparation thought process from world class musicians; leaving you with wisdom and exercises to level up your musical journey.

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Episodes

  1. Dylan Caligiuri - Lean Into the Pain

    Dylan Caligiuri talks about discipline, music education, emotional intelligence, human motivational systems, and many more essential concepts for musicians at every stage of their career.

  2. Michael Seaman - Finding Balance

    Michael Seaman is an LA-based pianist, composer, and music director attracting the attention of audiences and musicians alike for his passionate and fresh take on the jazz and pop traditions. His work has been featured in Netflix’s new animated movie The Monkey King, The South Dakota Symphony’s...

  3. Festina Lente

    Jason and Dave discuss principles for achieving longevity in your career.

  4. What’s YOUR Musician Mindset?

    Dave and Jason are back after a hiatus to discuss the qualities of professionalism, attitude, and mindset.

  5. Adam Gust - Finding Your Flow

    Adam Gust was raised in the cold of Minnesota, studied music in the heat of the University of North Texas, and has served a diverse full-time freelance music career of world touring and session work in just right Los Angeles since 2000. After a humbling decade of recovery from a…

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  6. Quarantine Special - Win Tomorrow by Winning Today

    In this 6 feet apart episode, Dave and Jason discuss their handling of the Covid-19 lifestyle adjustments, and ways musicians can ensure they are setting themselves up for the career recovery period coming up soon.

  7. Vanessa Bryan - Giving your all on every gig

    Our guest today is Vanessa Bryan, a singer, songwriter, producer and entrepreneur. Vanessa has been a featured BG singer for acts such as Idina Menzel, Gwen Stefani and most recently The Killers. She is the office gal vocal coach and arranger for Kidz Bop and owns Music Lessons LA, a music…

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  8. Casey Baer: Experiences of an Up-and-Coming Singer/Songwriter

    Originating from Los Angeles, Casey Baer is a nineteen-year-old pop recording artist charting her own course with honest lyrics and powerful vocals. A year in the making, Casey’s first single, “Greatest Mistake,” was a first look of what’s to come in the young artist’s career. Produced and...

  9. Michael Ward - The value of finding common interests with musicians besides music

    Our guest today is Michael Ward. Michale is an accomplished recording artist, guitarist and professional musician who has toured the world with groups such as Ben Harper and the innocent criminals, The Wall Flowers and was co-founder of the group, School of Fish. Michael’s guitar work can be…

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  10. 25th Episode Special

    We can rent a car! Our 25th show, thanks so much for the support! In this episode Jason and Dave discuss the common lessons the guests have shared over the course of 25 episodes. Some really great content here, enjoy! www.musicianmindsetpodcast.com https://possiblechops.com/davejohnstone

  11. Nick Petrillo - Music Directing with Integrity

    In this episode, return guest Nick Petrillo takes us through his approach to music directing. Nick Petrillo is a keyboardist, music director, arranger, and orchestrator based in Los Angeles. Originally from Bound Brook, New Jersey, Nick is a 2010 graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston…

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  12. Josh Moreau - I'm not in Coldplay!

    https://possiblechops.com/musicianmindset/ In 1999 Josh was asked by Paul Shaffer (Band leader of SNL and David Letterman Show CBS Orchestra) to join the Nickelodeon House Band which was his first professional gig. Shortly thereafter, Sheila-E (producer, solo artist, Prince, Ringo Starr) hired…

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  13. Eric Kalver - The Art of Yes And

    https://possiblechops.com/musicianmindset/ Raised by a family of magicians, Eric already had stage, TV, and radio experience by age 5. At age 11, the discovery of The Beatles and the movie "That Thing You Do" inspired him to become a drummer. Eric wears multiple hats in the industry. He's the…

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  14. Our Current Musical Goals

    In this episode of MM both Dave and Jason discuss what their currently working on to improve their playing, musicianship and mindset. A really great convo here! Enjoy! https://possiblechops.com/musicianmindset/

  15. Elliott Yamin - Sing Like You Mean It

    Elliott launched his recording career following his appearance on American Idol Season 5 as the top 3 finalist with his highly anticipated debut album Elliott Yamin, which debuted at Number Three on the Billboard album chart and was the highest-debuting album by an independent artist in SoundScan...

  16. Music That Moves Us - Dave and Jason's most influential albums and songs

    Fun format here! Dave and Jason discuss the songs and albums that laid the foundation for their musical journeys. Dave Led Zeppelin Rush Herbie Hancock: Thrust Wayne Krantz: 2 Drink Minimum Miles Davis: Four & More Miles Davis: Nefertiti Jonatha Brooke: 10 Cent Wings Michael Landau: Live 2000…

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  17. Cortes Alexander - How to get more from your rehearsals and more out of your band

    Last seen on Broadway in the Tony award winning special event "Liza's at the Palace", Cortés Alexander's critically acclaimed debut CD "Swell", is available on itunes & all online retail outlets. His club act, "The Swell Show" continues to sell out & was recently voted "Best Night Out" by LA...

  18. Jordan Michael - Embrace the little wins for a happier you

    Jordan Michael: Jordan Michael is a Dallas, TX native that has quickly made a name for himself in the vocal community in Los Angeles. Jordan Attended AMDA (American Musical & Dramatic Academy) while simultaneously serving in the US army reserves; earning a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Musical…

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  19. Tom Strahle - The authentic you is the sucessful you

    Tom Strahle is a multi-instrumental session musician, composer, songwriter and YouTuber. His music and playing can be heard in films (Transformers: The Last Knight, Skyscraper), on TV (The Ellen Degeneres Show, The Mentalist), on the Radio (Justin Bieber, Marco Antonio Solis) and in games (Apex...

  20. Steve Hollis - Breathing for the perfect audition

    With more than 40 years of professional international performing experience and 25 years as a K-12 certified music specialist, Steve Hollis is delighted to be a full- time elementary music teacher in the Burbank Unified School District and an avid supporter of Burbank Arts For All. From his BA...

  21. Dave Hooper - Overpreperation is Preperation

    Dave started as the voice of “The Little Green Sprout” from the Jolly Green Giant Commercials. Dave attended North Texas State University. He also studied with Peter Erskine, Gregg Bissonette, Steve Houghton, Joe Porcaro, David Garibaldi, Tom Brechtlein, and spent many hours jamming in his garage...

  22. Katie Hampton - How to be a vocalist, not a singer

    Katie Hampton is a Los Angeles-based session singer and performer. Born and raised in LA, Katie grew up around a wide variety of music, her dad being a film and TV composer. She studied at McGill University in Montreal, where she earned a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance degree. Since 2007...

  23. Dave Johnstone: Playing the long game to create the career you want

    A special treat for MM listeners, today we interview Dave! You're in for a treat with sage advise from the Jedi drummer and his story of crafting a career as a full-time musician. You can find Dave online at www.davejohnstone.com and on social media @johnstonedrums. Sign up for your free Possible...

  24. Kate O'Sullivan - The Ultimate Musican Mindset and How You Can Get There

    Kate O’Sullivan, MA, LMFT, SEP Kate is a licensed psychotherapist in the State of California and a Somatic Experiencing™ practitioner and has a private practice in Burbank, California. Kate grew up taking piano lessons and was involved in theatre in high school. Kate now sings in her church choir...

  25. Tina Aldana - A singers guide to thriving in the music industry

    Tina Aldana is a 24 year old singer who has been performing for audiences since the tender age of 6. At age 19, Tina set her mind on succeeding in entertainment, and made the move from Texas to Los Angeles. Through hard work and dedication, Tina has performed in many established and well-known...

  26. Steve Billman - Everyting you need to know about becoming a professional muscian

    If you are an aspiring pro musician this is the episode to listen to. Steve is the zen master and provides nuggets of wisdom to level up your game. As a bassist, Steve Billman has been playing for over 40 years. Working with some of the finest musicians in the world, he has played with such…

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  27. Femke - The triple threat musician and how to take control of your own musical destiny

    Femke Weidema is a Grammy winning producer and songwriter. After one year at Berklee College of Music in Boston, the Dutch native decided to try her luck in the Los Angeles Film and TV music scene after she graduated from her Masters in Commercial Music at CSULA. She won the ASCAP Harold Adamson...

  28. Dale Turner - How to expand your musical horizons

    A rock singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/producing engineer/film composer, Dale Turner is also an instructor at Hollywood's Musicians Institute, and author of 50+ instructional books/transcription folios (his latest being "Power Plucking - A Rocker's Guide to Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar").…

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  29. Ryan Brown - How great players should inspire your progress

    Ryan Brown is a professional drummer and percussionist in Los Angeles, California. In addition to his gig as the drummer for Dweezil Zappa, he plays with Los Angeles-based bands The Young Royals, Black Belt Karate, SexTapes, AM/FM, The Fuxedos and Madras, and in the bands of artists Arrica Rose,...

  30. David Arana - How musicians can land a great gig

    David Arana is a professional musician living and working in the Los Angeles area. He has played for many groups whose interests and beliefs are wide-ranging and colorful, and in general speak to the better part of the human experience. For this reason, he attributes his long-standing position as...

  31. Nick Petrillo - Principles for a lasting career in the music industry.

    Nick Petrillo is a keyboardist, music director, arranger, and orchestrator based in Los Angeles. Originally from Bound Brook, New Jersey, Nick is a 2010 graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston, with a dual Bachelor's Degree in Film Scoring and Contemporary Writing/Production. As a music...

  32. NOMAD - The Career Musician

    NOMAD’s musical style much like his Cuban/ Italian heritage is a hybrid of genres - Pop, Rock, Latin, Soul, Classical, Funk and Jazz. Although the guitar being his primary instrument, NOMAD is fluent in over 2 dozen stringed and fretted instruments. NOMAD's compositions are in circulation in over...

  33. Aubrey Logan - The Queen of Sass

    The media refer to #1 selling artist, Aubrey Logan as “The Queen of Sass.” And it’s easy to see why. Her concerts are a mix of excellent musicality, jaw-dropping vocals, expert trombone-playing, a breathtaking array of originals and original takes on cover songs and, well…fun! Her heart wrenching...

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A conversation series that extracts the performance and preparation thought process from world class musicians; leaving you with wisdom and exercises to level up your musical journey.

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