The Mindful Musician
by Matt Oestreicher
Building a creative life from the inside out.Hosted by Matt Oestreicher — professional musician, Apollo Theater house band member, arts executive, therapist, and thinker — this podcast explores music, the business behind it, and the psychology of sustaining a meaningful career in the arts.Craft. Ego. Discipline. Leadership. Spirituality.The inner game behind the outer work.www.mattoestreicher.com
Episodes
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Ep. 45 Henry Phillips - Henry's Kitchen, Musical Comedy, and Creative Independence
This conversation was originally recorded and released on another podcast, Under the Marquee, when Henry Phillips performed at the SHU Community Theatre. But with his excellent comedy special, Neither Here Nor There, now on YouTube and a new musical comedy album recently released, it felt like…
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Ep. 44 John Novello
About John Novello John Novello is an internationally acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, Billboard No. 1 recording artist, bestselling author, and educator. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he has performed with artists including A Taste of Honey, Donna Summer, Ramsey Lewis, The...
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Ep. 43 Victor Wooten, Joseph Wooten, Roy Wooten - The Wooten Brothers Interview
In this episode of The Mindful Musician Podcast, Matt Oestreicher sits down with Victor, Joseph, and Roy "Future Man" Wooten for a wide-ranging conversation about music, mentorship, creativity, parenting, identity, and what it means to live a meaningful life. While the Wooten Brothers are known...
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Ep. 42 Both Sides Now ft. Danielle Wertz and Robbie Schaefer
Tickets for BOTH SIDES NOW on Saturday April 25th at SHU Community Theatre: https://www.shucommunitytheatre.org/all-events/-both-sides-now%3A-the-music-%26-lives-of-leonard-cohen-and-joni-mitchell About the show BOTH SIDES NOW: "Two singer-songwriters sit on the edge of a cliff…" With these…
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Ep. 41 Charlie Hunter
Charlie Hunter Interview | The Mindful Musician Podcast with Matt Oestreicher 🎟️ See Charlie Hunter live at SHU Community Theatre on Thursday March 26, 2026: https://www.shucommunitytheatre.org/all-events/charlie-hunter-trio In this episode of The Mindful Musician, host Matt Oestreicher…
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w/ Nathan East and Noah East - Father Son
Nathan East & Noah East The Mindful Musician Podcast with Matt Oestreicher In this episode of The Mindful Musician, Matt Oestreicher sits down with legendary bassist Nathan East and his son Noah East for a wide-ranging conversation about musicianship, philosophy, legacy, and what it truly means…
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@SHUCT: w/ Guitarist John Scofield
🎙️ New Episode of ON THE MARQUEE This week on The SHU Community Theatre Podcast, we welcome legendary guitarist John Scofield. John Scofield's guitar work has influenced jazz since the late 70's and is going strong today. Possessor of a very distinctive sound and stylistic diversity, Scofield is…
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Ep. 38 SHUCT Podcast Featuring Coley O'Toole
Matt shares his new episode of the SHU COMMUNITY THEATRE PODCAST with the Mindful Musician. VENUE WEBSITE: https://shucommunitytheatre.org/ This week on The SHU Community Theatre Podcast, we welcome singer/songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Coley O'Toole. A proud Connecticut native,...
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Ep. 37 The SHU Community Theatre (Featuring Todd Barry)
Matt returns to the Mindful Musician podcast to talk about his new-ish role as the Executive Director of The SHU Community Theatre in Fairfield Connecticut and to tell you to come see comedian Todd Barry there on Saturday February 24th. VENUE WEBSITE: https://shucommunitytheatre.org/ GET TICKETS...
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Ep. 36 An Exploration of Improvisation with Stephen Nachmanovitch(part 2)
link to part 1: http://www.mattoestreicher.com/themindfulmusician/2019/10/15/ep35-an-exploration-of-improvisation-with-stephen-nachmanovitchpart-1 part 1 on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-35-exploration-improvisation-stephen-nachmanovitch/id1039740479?i=1000453557899 The full...
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Ep.35 An Exploration of Improvisation with Stephen Nachmanovitch(Part 1)
The full length album that we recorded: "The Liquid Between The Styles" - (including the pieces from this podcast) https://themindfulmusician.bandcamp.com/releases Stephen Nachmanovitch links: Website: http://www.freeplay.com/ His new book The Art of Is: Improvisation as a way of life...
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Ep.34 Mini Episode - Initiation into the mystical side of music/self-promotion
Here's a mini-episode related to ep.33 where I interviewed Jazz Educator Jamey Aebersold. Mini-episodes are for: talking about a specific idea from the interview that I was inspired by, keeping the momentum of the podcast, and for talking about some of my current projects(self-promotion.) Music…
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Ep. 33 Jamey Aebersold
Jamey Aebersold was born July 21, 1939, in New Albany, Indiana. He attended college at Indiana University and graduated in 1962 with a Masters Degree in Saxophone. He was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music by Indiana University in 1992. He also plays piano, bass and banjo. In 1989, the...
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Ep. 32 Mini Episode about Dealing With Rejection
Mini episodes aim to clarify and catalog one idea or principle that can be helpful to those of us who manage our own creative careers. This episode features a story from Composer David Friedman(The Today Show, Desperate Measures, We Can Be Kind) about asking for what you want. To hear more from...
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Ep. 31 David Friedman (Part 2)
DAVID FRIEDMAN David Friedman, composer of the award-winning hit musical, Desperate Measures, (Drama Desk for Music and Lyrics/Outer Critics and Off Broadway Alliance Awards for Best Musical) is one of this country's most beloved songwriters, best known for writing songs that touch our hearts and...
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Ep. 30 David Friedman (Part 1)
DAVID FRIEDMAN David Friedman, composer of the award-winning hit musical, Desperate Measures, (Drama Desk for Music and Lyrics/Outer Critics and Off Broadway Alliance Awards for Best Musical) is one of this country's most beloved songwriters, best known for writing songs that touch our hearts and...
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Ep. 29 Lipbone Redding (One-Man Orchestra)
Lipbone Redding is an award-winning vocalist, guitar player, voice-strumentalist, storyteller, songwriter, author, teacher and traveler. He is best known for his one-man orchestra show; simultaneously playing, singing and making the instrument sounds with his mouth and without the use of a loop...
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Ep. 28 Dwayne Cooper
Dwayne Cooper is from Florence, SC and currently lives in NYC. He began singing in a Christian a cappella group called "The Cunningham Singers". Often referred as a modern day Sammy Davis Jr. meets Barry White, he is what the industry calls a "triple threat" and has performed in the Broadway…
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EP. 27 Author and Musician JEFFREY LEE CAMPBELL
THE MINDFUL MUSICIAN PODCAST HOMEPAGE: http://www.mattoestreicher.com/themindfulmusician/ TODAYS GUEST: Jeffrey Lee Campbell LINKS: www.jeffreyleecampbell.com BUY HIS BOOK HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Stand-Close-Improbable-Adventure-Guitarist/dp/1947309331 BIO: Originally from North Carolina,...
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Ep. 26 Stas Mavrides (Part 2)
Information about Stas and his band Baraka Moon's new release: BARAKA MOON Links: http://pressjunkiepr.com/video/bismillah-baraka-moon-album-wind-horse-2017-official-video/ For More Information: www.facebook.com/BarakaMoon www.barakamoon.com e: [email protected] t: 415-596-3518 sign up for the...
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Ep. 25 The Time I Toured With The "Enlightened" Guru (Feat. Stas Mavrides)
One of my most interesting experiences in music has to be the time I toured with the band of a spiritual teacher(read: cult leader.) I was the only one in the band who was not a devotee of his. Well, about 10 years later, this teachers community dissolved amidst scandal. For the first time since...
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Ep. 24 Dealing with Difficult People and Situations in the Music Biz feat. Travis LaMothe
share and like us on itunes! Check out the mindful musician podcast at www.mattoestreicher.com/podcast Support Matts non-profit work bringing arts education to in-need communities at: http://www.yourtime2shine.org/donate-now/ As musicians we are always meeting and working with new people in new...
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Ep. 23 Being a musician in NY vs. LA with (Part 2 with Dmitry Gorodetsky)
Theme music: "Funky Digital" by Matt Oestreicher Follow Dmitry Gorodetsky: @tallbassist on instagram Subscribe for the newsletter at www.mattoestreicher.com Subscribe and Rate/Review on itunes Thank you!
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Ep. 22 The Inner Game of Music Freelancing(Part 1) w Dmitry Gorodetsky
Bassist Dmitry Gorodetsky on the Mindful Musician Podcast talking about how to navigate the music scene as a freelancer. Some topics that come up: How to play well with others - listening well, working without ego, the importance of authentically connecting with the people around you, How to work...
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Ep. 21 Year In Review(Part 2) with Adam Rafferty
Adam Rafferty is a masterful musician and educator. His solo acoustic guitar performances of songs like Superstition and Billie Jean have earned him millions of views and admirers. He is often found touring the world with his guitar. Also find him here: http://www.adamrafferty.com/ and study with...
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Ep 20 Year In Review with Adam Rafferty
Adam Rafferty is a masterful musician and educator. His solo acoustic guitar performances of songs like Superstition and Billie Jean have earned him millions of views and admirers. He is often found touring the world with his guitar. Also find him here: http://www.adamrafferty.com/ and study with...
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Ep. 19 How To Make It In The New Music Business w. Ari Herstand
Most musicians now know Ari Herstand (pronounced Ar*ee Her*stand) as the guy who has helped them fly with their instruments, book national tours, get songs placed on TV and make more money with their music career - without the help of a label. Herstand's music business advice blog, Ari's Take…
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Ep. 18 The Entrepreneurial Musician w. Andrew Hitz
This weeks guest is Andrew Hitz Andrew Hitz is an internationally renowned soloist, clinician and speaker having appeared in over 40 states and 30 countries including Japan, Brazil, Russia and Singapore. He recently ended a 14 year tenure as the tuba player for Boston Brass. Andrew has also...
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Ep.17 David Nichtern
EPISODE NOTES NOTES Featuring Buddhist Teacher, Author, and Award Winning Musician David Nichtern Davids New Book: Awakening From The Daydream http://davidnichtern.com/awakening-from-the-daydream/ David will be teaching a workshop at Kripalu Center For Yoga & Health from Oct 16 to Oct 21st...
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Ep. 16 Rising Stars in the Modern Music Business
For this episode I sat down with 3 up-and-coming artists to share insights about building a career in todays music business. Check them out and hear there music here: Lev Allan-Blitz levsongs.com Tori Schachne trapnoir.com beyondraremusic.com Nick Depuy http://nickdepuy.com/...
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Ep. 15 What is The Mindful Musician Podcast?
Matt explains what the podcast is and what he hopes that you get from the podcast. He is interviewed by his fiancee Alisa. It includes a quick recap of the previous 14 episodes. The next episode will return to the usual format where Matt interviews a guest. www.mattoestreicher.com
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Ep. 14 The Jazz Pianist and The DJ (Part 2) Feat. Michael Cain
This is part 2 of my conversation with Michael Cain. Please see part 1 for information. http://www.michaelcain.com the song at the end of this episode is "Mais Uma Noite" from Michael Cain's album Sola. For latest updates: www.mattoestreicher.com/podcast https://www.facebook.com/insightwithmo/…
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Ep. 13 The Jazz Pianist and The DJ - Feat. Michael Cain (Part 1)
Michael Cain is a musician, writer, and educator. He has taught at many top universities such as Eastman School of Music, The New School, and The New England Conservatory of Music. He currently teaches at Brandon University in Manitoba, Canada. He was a long time collaborator with legendary…
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Ep. 13(Preview) Michael Cain talks about Jazz and identity
Here's a short preview of my 2.5 hour conversation with musician/educator Michael Cain. As my teacher at the New England Conservatory of Music, he had a profound influence on me. This preview is a perfect example of the kind of thinking that he encouraged of myself and of his other students where…
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Ep. 12 The Whole Ball Game feat. Danny Goldberg
Danny Goldberg, President of GoldVE Entertainment (http://goldve.com), has worked in the music business as a personal manager, record company President, public relations man and journalist since the late nineteen sixties. GoldVE Entertainment was formed in July 2007 and marks the return to artist...
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Ep. 11 Bringing Classical Music To Life with Frederic Chiu
Music in this podcast: Intro: Excerpt from Katyusha, Homage to D.Shostakivich - From the album Distant Voices by Frederich Chiu Interlude: Excerpt from Reflets dans l'eau (Reflections in the Water) - from the CD Distant Voices by Frederich Chiu Featured Piece: Sayyid Chant & Dance - Andante E…
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Ep. 10 The Soul of the Piano with Clifford Carter
find other episodes here: www.mattoestreicher.com/podcast find Clifford Carter here: http://www.cliffordcarter.com/index.html Clifford Carter Bio: One of the music industry's most sought-after keyboardists and composers, Carter has performed and recorded with legendary artists ranging from Art...
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Ep. 9 Thinking Like a Boss with DA Wallach
D.A. Wallach is a recording artist and songwriter who Kanye West and Pharrell Williams discovered while he was an undergraduate at Harvard College. He has been featured in GQ, Rolling Stone, Vogue, and numerous other publications, and has toured with N*E*R*D and Weezer. D.A. has also appeared on...
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Ep. 8 Change the World with Joe Gray
Go to www.mattoestreicher.com/podcast for pictures Joe Gray has worked at the World Famous Apollo Theater for almost 30 years where he began as a truck loader and now holds the position of Head Of Stage. He is a musician, songwriter, photographer, and educator. Mr. Gray performs every week as the...
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Ep. 7 Keeping the Creative Fire Alive w. Eddie Barbash
Eddie Barbash plays American roots music on alto saxophone. He brings his horn and sensibility to Texas and Appalachian fiddle tunes, bluegrass, old time, R&B, soul, and jazz. His pioneering take on these traditions has attracted audiences around the world. He is a founding member and the lyrical...
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Ep. 6 Music and Meaning with Noah Baerman
Note: All music heard in this episode is from Noah's album Ripples. At the end of this podcast is the full track (10:21) entitled 'Ripples (for Margie).' Jazz pianist and composer Noah Baerman's tenacity and his cutting edge yet soulful music have made him an inspiring figure to a growing legion…
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Ep. 5 The Joys and Hazards of Freelancing with Ryan Estrada
Ryan is an artist who was: A gator wrangler, an ambassador to Australia, a Bollywood star in India, a ghostbuster in South Korea, a coca war reporter in Peru, a performer in Malaysia, Singapore, and Lao. He also slept on a bench during a typhoon in Japan, dug toilets for Thai tsunami victims,...
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Ep.4 Inside stories with "The Accountant To The Stars" Bert Padell (Part 1)
Bert Padell is known as "The Accountant to the Stars." He is an investor, business manager, and a career planner with a roster of clients that has included Joe DiMaggio, P. Diddy, Madonna, Britney Spears, Whitey Ford, and way too many others to name. Bert was a batboy for the 1949 and 1950 New…
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Ep3 Talking music and culture with Ethnomusicologist and Drummer Bill Carbone
Bill Carbone is an ethnomusicologist, musician, and a writer. He teaches at Wesleyan University and Southern Connecticut State University where he teaches "Music of the World's People. " As a musician(drummer, writer, singer), Bill has worked with with renowned bands and artists like Max Creek…
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Ep. 2 The Business of Music with Alan Johnson Esq.
This week I talk with entertainment lawyer Alan Johnson. His workshops "The Whole Music Business" help musicians gain essential information for their careers. His law practice straddles two widely disparate communities – Brooklyn, NY (Bushwick) and Greenwich, CT, each a center of its own niche...
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Ep.1 Creating the career you want in the Music biz with Shawna "Sir" Corso
EP. 1 FEATURING SHAWNA "SIR" CORSO Shawna is a musician, model, actor, choreographer. She has spent the last few years touring and making numerous tv appearances with Iggy Azalea, Sam Smith, and most recently with Stevie Wonder on his "Songs in the Key of Life" tour. We talked about her path...
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Building a creative life from the inside out.Hosted by Matt Oestreicher — professional musician, Apollo Theater house band member, arts executive, therapist, and thinker — this podcast explores music, the business behind it, and the psychology of sustaining a meaningful career in the arts.Craft. Ego. Discipline. Leadership. Spirituality.The inner game behind the outer work.www.mattoestreicher.com
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