Episodes
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Are you an Artist or Business? DIY Creative 55
Whichever you choose is fine, but making the choice can make your career!
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A Case For Noise Music
Sometimes it is fun to explore outside the normal music of harmony, melody, and rhythm. This is where noise music comes in. Here is a case for noise.
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The Magic of Devo: De-evolution for all
Devo is one of my favorite acts of all time. DIY ethos, quirky music, and a punk attitude. Some folks dismiss them as a novelty. This is why they matter.
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Limit your Options to Get More Creative
It may be counter intuitive, but limiting options when creating can lead to a creative spark. Try it out. I just got a new system to go DAWless and limit options.
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A Strange Email From Spotify
I got an email from Spotify wondering why I went back to audio and imploring me to go back to video. I am wondering why?
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An Argument for Following Your Own Rules and Not Joining The “Club”
In my estimation, anything that becomes a movement, a club, or any organized thing begins to rot once it is organized. In this episode I lay out their argument for not joining, doing your own thing, and being a permanent “outside the bubble” resident.
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How Space 1999 Helped Five Year Old Eban Love Music
I loved Space 1999. It was fun 70’s science fiction. It was not until years later that I realized it jump started my love of music along with astronomy and science fiction. Here is the story. This was originally on YouTube, so there are some spots that may sound like it is from YT, lol.
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Punk Rock Still Matters Today
Punk Rock is more than music and fashion. It is an ethos, a philosophy, a lifestyle. This essay argues that it is as needed today as when it was born.
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You Should Make Music For Yourself, Not Others
We all want people to enjoy what we create. This is true. But in this video I suggest that by making music for ourselves we will find people that enjoy our creations and we do not lose our joy of creation. Making music just for others however may rob us of that joy
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Let's Talk About The Day Job
y LinksMDay jobs. We all have to pay bills. Do not ever let someone talk down to you as an artist because you have a day job. Be proud! Opening by MYN Adam Ivy Coaching My email My Links
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To Be Happy, Don't Make Everything About You: Sniper Episode One
Intro by Mark Yoshimoto Nimcoff. I had an interaction with a person once that could have spiraled out of control. Luckily, it did not. Still, it highlighted the dangers of making every situation be about yourself. I'll explain in the episode. This is the first Sniper episode, these are...
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This is Really Happening
I finally thought of new things to say. Damn, that took a long time! Senator Jaiz dot Rocks Senator Jaiz Linktree
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Ep. 43: So I Got Sick, Real Sick, Here Is The Story
Life can throw curve balls at us. I am in the middle of one right now. I got sick. Here is the story.
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DIY Creative EP. 42: A Conversation With Phenylalanine
Electronic producer Phenylalanine visits us for this episode! My Instagram http://senatorjaiz.rocks Phenylalanine Links: Instagram Soundcloud Bandcamp
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Ep. 41: A Conversation With Artist Tie Dye Beats
Another week and another episode. Today we talk to a producer out of the UK that makes experimental and chill Hip Hop flavored music. It is a great conversation with Tie Dye Beats! https://www.instagram.com/senatorjaiz/ http://senatorjaiz.rocks Tie Dye Beats Instagram: Spotify:
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Ep. 40: A Conversation With Instrumental Hip Hop Artist SkidmatiK
Today we talk with instrumental Hip Hop artist SkidmatiK, Jeff Williams. We talk life, being indie, and music. Enjoy! My Links http://senatorjaiz.rocks https://www.instagram.com/senatorjaiz/ http://reachingforlucidity.net Jeff's Links SKidmatiK on YouTube...
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Ep. 39: Releases, No Shows, and Plan B's
I had several interviews scheduled, and none of them showed up for the recording. I did not have a plan B, so we had no shows. In these situations a plan b is important, but in your career, plan b's are deadly. So let's talk about it. Also, new releases from my side project Souls Leak Liquid…
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Ep 38: A Talk With New York Based Rapper Nino Bederan, The Submariner
In this episode, we have a great discussion with a young rapper based in New York named Nino Bederan, also known as the Submariner. We hit on so many topics and I have to say Nino impressed me a lot. If you are an independent artist there is a lot to unpack in this episode. Nino also has a new...
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Ep. 37: Make 2021 The Year of YOUR Passion
For this year, do yourself a favor and make your creations. Te things that fire YOu up. Quit trying to fit into someone else's ideas or passions. Do You! http://senatorjaiz.rocks https://www.instagram.com/senatorjaiz/ http://Facebook.com/senatorjaiz http://twitter.com/senatorjaiz
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Ep.36:Season 4 Is NOW! A Talk With Super Fan Nate Etheridge
To Start Season Four we are going in a bit of a different direction. Today we are talking to the person you NEED consuming your creations. Nate Etheridge! Well, not Nate specifically, but super fans. Those folks will help propel your career and will always be loyal. Nate is that type of fan.…
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DIY Creative Season Four Coming Soon
Let's get this train rolling again.
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Ep: 35 Do Your Thing and Don’t Rent Space in Your Head
People will try to bring you down. Most often the problem is on their side, in their head, they just want you to fell as bad as they do. Don’t fall for it!
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Ep 34: Hold Your Creativity Sacred and Don't Act Your Age
Recently I was told someone thinks I should act my age. What they mean is conform to the way they think I should live my life. No way! We creatives are a quirky, odd bunch, and we are important in society. We should always hold our creativity sacred, especially when confronted by the “normal”...
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Ep 33: Netflix Shady Business Shows No Loyalty To Subscribers
Corporate media strikes again. Netflix started out as the answer to network silliness. Now it may be an even bigger part of the problem. They take our money but show no loyalty to subscribers. Links to everything Senator Jaiz below: https://linktr.ee/senatorjaiz
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EP 30: A Chat With Multidiscipline Artist Eric Knisley
We have a treat today as we get to talk with the multidiscipline artist Eric Knisley. We are talking about drawing, 3D, animation, dome multimedia, music, and more! Check out some of Eric's stuff: https://www.instagram.com/eric.knisley https://www.amazon.com/Eric-Knisley-ART-BOOK/dp/B005889XN4…
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EP. 32: A Chat With Nate Beaudry aka: Chef Elf
Do you have what it takes to release new music to the internet every day for 500 days? Well, our guest today does. Let's chat with Nate Beaudry, aka: Chef Elf as he talks about music and his show, "The Deep Purple Podcast" The Deep Purple Podcast http://deeppurplepodcast.com/ Chef Elf on…
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EP 31: A Conversation With British Rockers Verity White
This is a gem. We talk with Alex and Verity from Verity White. We touch in some amazing topics. This is a must see for indie artists around the world! Https://veritywhite.com https://instagram.com/original_verity
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EP 29: A Chat With Joey Fazzone from the Band Seven On Sunday
This episode we welcome Joey Fazzone, The guitarist, singer, and songwriter from the band Seven On Sunday. We have a great chat, but we also have an enemy in this episode. The ZOOM meeting we had was full of technical glitches, so there is some odd editing in this one. Also, due to the tech...
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EP 28: A Conversation With Embers aka Musician Larry Miller
We hit a lot of topics in episode 28 of The DIY Creative Podcast. Our guest for this episode is Embers, the musical moniker of musician and composer Larry Miller. We talk about being an indie artist, his influences, tips and advice, and Yngwie Malmsteen. We also get to listen to his latest song,...
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Ep 27: A Conversation With Indian Producer Ishan Mukherjee
This is a new day and a new format. The show will now be focused on chats with independent artists. First up we have Ishan Mukherjee, a music producer from India who has just released the album Olden Daze. We have a very interesting chat for you! You can find Ishan's album HERE And his Instagram...
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Ep. 26: On Talent And Authority, Don’t Feed the Haters, Be YOU!
As a creative we want to be good and to be liked. This however can lead to bad consequences. You should always be your authentic self and play to your tribe. People will try to bring you down. Learn to ignore them and be the best YOU! Don’t feed the haters. Put in your work and grow your tribe.
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Ep. 25: Update on 20 Days Of Focus and My Fight With Sony Music
In this episode I talk about how the 20 Days of Focus Challenge from Adam Ivy is going. I also close the chapter of my fight against Sony Music Group over rights to my own intellectual property. Enjoy!
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Ep 24: Check Out This 20 Day Challenge from Adam Ivy, I'm IN!
I have a brief update on my battle with Sony Music Group. Hint: I WON! Full Details on that in the next Episode. In this episode I want to tell you about a great 20 day challenge that starts on July 2, 2019. This is the brainchild of Adam Ivy, a guy that as a creative you should be following.…
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Ep. 22 Sony Media Group Is Trying To Steal Rights To My Music
So things are getting weird here. SMG also know as Sony Media Group has filed a claim against 49 seconds of my 2017 single Star Stuff. This is the song I released just before Moogfest 2017. This is a song that I own all rights to, both publishing and writing. I was able to make an appeal, if you...
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Episode 22 And Now For Something Almost Completely Different
Here we go. As I said yesterday, things are changing. New Horizons! Things mentioned on the show... ep.22 diy New Electronic Music Podcast http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2019/06/14/new-synth-podcast-esoteric-modulation/ MIB Podcast...
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New Horizons...Episode 21 How to Build and Maintain an Audience
The title should add, and how not to build and maintain an audience. I talk about how I shot myself in the foot here with this podcast and my audience. I also talk about how things will be better moving forward.
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The Darkness...And An iPhone Hack
A couple of friends recently had trouble charging their iPhones, one even brought it to Apple and charged a lot. I have a hack that may help you if you have the same problem. Then, the Darkness! Not actual Darkness, but the band. I use them as an example of genre and how to produce music that is...
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Episode 19: Three Ideas That I Live By To Make Life Better
I have three ideas, or ideals that I live my life by. I have developed the ideas over my 50 years. They are: 1. The Rule of Percentages 2. The Taco Bell Theory of The World 3. Little Blue Marble Check out the show for more! Let me know what you think at [email protected] Pre-Save This Crawl…
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Episode 18 The LAUNCH!
One of the coolest, and yet scariest, times for an artist is the launch. Setting your creations out to the world. I am facing that now with a new single coming out. Let's have a discussion of the launch. Also, I have my new song at the end. It is an industrial ambient song titles This Crawl....
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Episode 17 Removing Resistance In Your Artistic Life To Thrive
One of the worse things we as artists face is resistance, or obstacles, to creating our work. The crazy thing is as creatives we often manufacture our own resistance. Let's challenge each other to remove the resistance holding us back. Let me know how resistance has worked against you and any...
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Episode 16 Just One More Thing!
In this episode I talk about something that often gets in the way of creating. I know it is common in musicians and such, but I don't know about other creative types. I am talking about the need for more gear. That one piece of gear that will complete you, or even getting so much gear you start…
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Ep 15 On Loss
In this episode I talk about loss as it pertains to creative types. Senator Jaiz on Patreon patreon.com/senator_jaiz Opening by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff Mark's Podcast and Website Mynsays.com senatorjaiz.rocks instagram.com/senatorjaiz facebook.com/senatorjaiz...
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Ep 14: I'm Back
It is time to get going again. Yes! I have a couple of announcements in this episode. I am playing a huge gig for the Raleigh New Year celebrations and I have launched my Patreon! Senator Jaiz on Patreon http://patreon.com/senator_jaiz Opening by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff Mark's Podcast and Website...
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Ep 13: Don't Make This Mistake
When trying to build your fanbase, always avoid this mistake! Opening by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff Mark's Podcast and Website Mynsays.com senatorjaiz.rocks instagram.com/senatorjaiz facebook.com/senatorjaiz open.spotify.com/artist/6khocwq2Rd9aFvenCcizoo
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Ep 12 The Rut
Some say writer's block is not real. I say it is just a rut. Here is a way of tackling that rut! Opening by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff Mark's Podcast and Website Mynsays.com senatorjaiz.rocks instagram.com/senatorjaiz facebook.com/senatorjaiz open.spotify.com/artist/6khocwq2Rd9aFvenCcizoo
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Ep 11 Don’t Strive for Perfect
Don’t strive for perfect if that keeps you from creating. Opening by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff Mark's Podcast and Website Mynsays.com senatorjaiz.rocks instagram.com/senatorjaiz facebook.com/senatorjaiz open.spotify.com/artist/6khocwq2Rd9aFvenCcizoo
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EP 10 Artists Don’t Eat Your Own
In the Modern era of the DIY and Indie arts scene, other artists are not taking your spot in success. It is not a zero sum game. Find YOUR tribe and build your success, and don’t begrudge others. The is room for all. Opening by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff Mark's Podcast and Website Mynsays.com Martin...
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Ep 9 Find Your Mentors and Execute Your Plans
On the internet it is always possible to find people that have been successful at the things you want to achieve. It is also possible to learn the steps they took and replicate them. This episode is about finding your mentors. New Opening by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff Mark's Podcast and Website...
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Ep 8 The Challenge
I recently had a challenge laid on me by success coach Martin Brossman. Part of that challenge is that I be transparent about what happens during the challenge. So here is my first bit of transparency. New Opening by Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff Mark's Podcast and Website Mynsays.com Martin Brossman...
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Ep 7 Cultivate Your Inner Circle
Be very selfish in who you let into your inner creative circle. In this episode I talk about having multiple personal circles for your creative life.
About this show
A fresh direction for musicians and creatives featuring tips, inspirations, stories, and concerns of the creative community, all from a DIY musician and museum composer perspective.
Hosted by
Senator Jaiz (Eban Crawford)
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