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Making It! with Terry Wollman

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 performance. And have fun. Remember, it’s called playing.

Terry Wollman moved from Miami to Los Angeles after graduating from the prestigious Berklee College of Music with a degree in Arranging. He quickly built a solid reputation as an in-demand Producer, Guitarist, Music Director and Composer. Terry has worked with an array of artists including Melissa Manchester, Billy Preston, The Crusaders, Little Richard, Wilson Phillips, Joan Baez, Joe Walsh, Keb’ Mo’, and Eartha Kitt, to name just a few.

Terry has produced artists including Tony Bennett, Dick Van Dyke, Dave Grusin with Alan Bergman, and Melissa Manchester’s 20th album “You Gotta Love The Life” with special guests artists Stevie Wonder, Joe Sample, Dave Koz, Dionne Warwick and Al Jarreau. Wollman’s debut album “Bimini” (1988) received worldwide critical acclaim. He recently released his 7th CD, a 25 year retrospective entitled “Silver Collection”. His first single “Welcome To Paradise” (featuring Terry with Dave Koz on alto sax) debuted at #1 Most Added on Billboard.

Latest Episodes:

10/05/16: Kenny Echizen from Xotic – Guitar/Bass Effects and Customization Oct 06, 2016

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Today we are broadcasting live in Van Nuys, California. I am at the Xotic Guitars Effects showroom with Product Specialist Kenny Echizen. Kenny is a Session Touring Guitarist, Recording Artist, Educator, and Clinician. He is a Product Specialist for both Taylor Guitars and Xotic Guitars Effects. Kenny’s recording credits include The Voice, One Life To Live, Disney, X Factor, True Blood, Hunger Games (TV show), Dominos Pizza, and Sons of Anarchy. His touring credits include performing with an eclectic group of artists including Taylor Dayne, U-KISS, Kamran Hooman, Jake Simpson and many more.
Let me tell you a little bit about Xotic Guitars Effects, the company that Kenny represents. For nearly 20 years, Xotic has been a leading innovator in sound, design, and tone. The roots of Xotic go back to a small garage in the San Fernando Valley of Southern California, back in 1996. The one-man company began by producing and designing high-quality bass guitars and preamps. The company grew slowly and steadily over the next 10 years… and went on to release the Xotic AC Booster, RC Booster, and BB Preamp. As Xotic's brand came to be more recognized throughout the market, the demand for its products became too great to stay working out of their tiny garage in San Fernando Valley. To make way for the future, a change was needed and so they moved to its current location in Van Nuys, CA. … where Xotic continues to design and manufacture world class guitars, basses, and pedals.
I am excited to be at the Xotic Showroom with my guest Kenny Echizen.

09/28/16: Tina Guo, Internationally Acclaimed Acoustic/Electric Cellist, Recording Artist, & Composer Sep 29, 2016

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Tina is an acoustic and electric cellist, recording artist, and composer. With a multi-faceted career and mastery in a wide range of genres as a live performer, she can also be heard as a featured soloist in many Film, TV, and Game scores.
As a classical soloist, Tina's engagements with orchestras around the world include the San Diego Symphony, the State of Mexico National Symphony, the Thessaloniki State Symphony in Greece, the Petrobras Symphony in Brazil, and the Vancouver Island Symphony in British Columbia. This year, Tina toured as a featured guest with blues legend Joe Bonamassa performing at Carnegie Hall and with Hans Zimmer in his first arena tour around Europe. She was a soloist in Cirque Du Soleil's Michael Jackson "The Immortal" World Tour from 2011-2013 performing in sold out arenas around the world on her electric cello. The tour performed to over 3.7 million people and is one of the highest grossing tours of all time. At the Grammy Awards this year, she performed with Skrillex, Diplo, and Justin Bieber.
Tina has been featured on the scores of Sherlock Holmes, Iron Man 2, Batman vs Superman, The Monkey King 2, Clash of the Titans, Red Riding Hood, Abduction, Olympus Has Fallen, Escape Plan, CSI:NY, Vikings, The Borgias, Sleepy Hollow, Dominion, Iron Chef, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (as Octavia,) Blizzard's Diablo III and Hearthstone, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Assassin's Creed Syndicate, and Journey, which was nominated for a Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack.
Most recently she is recording Electric and Acoustic Cello Solo for Pirates of the Caribbean 5 and working on her newest album.

09/21/16 Dr. Glenn Wollman, Medical Guide-Healthy Life Tips for Working Musicians Sep 21, 2016

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Glenn Wollman has dedicated his life to medicine and healing. For more than thirty years Dr. Wollman has practiced Emergency Medicine in major city trauma centers and in rural emergency departments throughout the country.
Serving as a Physician, Medical Director of multiple Emergency Departments and as Chief Regional Medical Director for a National Emergency Medicine Group has exposed him to the highest levels of stress. Dr. Wollman has taken care of tens of thousands of people in the most critical of life-threatening situations. He has been a leader in guiding and assisting other physicians and medical personnel in coping with the challenges of taking care of people in crises. Through his own personal experience and study he has developed a unique approach to “life balance”.
Throughout his extensive career as a doctor, professor and lecturer, Glenn Wollman has effectively used a combined scientific and holistic method of treatment. As a Medical Guide he shares his comprehensive knowledge on life balance, Qigong, sleep, meditation, stress management, breathing, relaxation techniques, and healing in communities around the country and the globe.
The Six Aspects to Optimal Health
1. Nutrition
2. Exercise
3. Stress management
4. Sleep management
5. Patterns of Behavior
6. Spirituality
http://www.glennwollman.com/
http://www.yogahub.tv/
http://www.terrywollman.com/discography/sleep-suite-2004/

09/14/16 Award Winning Songwriter Allan Rich – Whitney Houston, Ray Charles, & John Legend Sep 14, 2016

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Allan Rich is a two time “Oscar”, “Grammy” and “Golden Globe” nominated songwriter. His songs have sold over 65 million copies. He has written hit songs for Natalie Cole, “I Live For Your Love”, James Ingram’s #1 pop hit “I Don’t Have The Heart”, Whitney Houston’s “Run To You” from the 45 million selling “Bodyguard soundtrack”, Kenny Loggins’s #1 hit “For The First Time”, “I Drive Myself Crazy’ from N Sync’s 10 million plus selling CD, “Before I Fall In Love, as well as two #1 dance singles “Stronger” and “Walk Away” by Kristine W.
Allan has had his songs recorded by everyone from Barbra Streisand, Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, Luther Vandross, Patti La Belle, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Ray Charles, Dolly Parton, Oleta Adams, Peabo Bryson , Toni Braxton, Charice, Keb’ Mo’ and Barry Manilow .
He and his longtime writing partner, Jud Friedman, have been writing hit songs together for 26 years.

09/07/16 Keb’ Mo’ - Grammy Award Winning Blues Musician and Songwriter Sep 08, 2016

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Three time GRAMMY award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist and contemporary blues artist, Keb’ Mo’, has cultivated a reputation as a modern master of American roots music through his live and studio performances. In his newest release, Keb’ Mo’ Live – That Hot Pink Blues Album he delivers some of his best material in the most authentic form, through live recordings. Recorded while on tour in 2015, the double-disc album features 16 live recorded songs from Keb' Mo's extensive catalog. Several of the tracks are songs off his most recent album, BLUESAmericana, which garnered Keb’ Mo’ a 2015 Blues Music Award from the Blues Foundation, three 2015 GRAMMY award nominations and multiple other achievements.

08/31/16 Peter Kelsey - Award Winning Recording & Mixing Engineer with Elton John, Tina Turner, David Bowie Aug 26, 2016

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Peter Kelsey is an award winning recording and mixing engineer who has earned 4 Emmy's, 1 Grammy and a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Born in the UK, Peter began his remarkable career at the infamous Trident Studios in London. He has worked with artists including Elton John, Tina Turner, Kenny Loggins, Brian Eno, David Bowie, Carly Simon, Linda Ronstadt, Peter Asher, Graham Parker, Weird Al Jankovic, Weather Report, Jean-Luc Ponty, Kitaro, Veronique Sanson, Joe Zawinul, Rupert Hine and Dick Van Dyke
His television and film credits include Ally McBeal, Boston Legal, CSI, The Middle, Arrested Development, Chicago Hope, Knots Landing, The Practice, Picket Fences, Thirty Something, Turbo Power Rangers, My Name Is Earl and No Pain No Gain. Please welcome my guest Peter Kelsey.

08/24/16 Melanie Taylor – Vocalist with Bette Midler, John Mayer, Barry Manilow, Aerosmith Aug 25, 2016

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Born in New Orleans on New Year’s Day to a classical pianist mother and a family of artists, Melanie Taylor’s rich, eclectic musical heritage has helped guide and define her own artistry ever since.
As a recording artist for Capitol Records, with the dance music duo, Bardeux, Melanie landed a Top Five single on the Billboard Dance charts. Melanie’s holiday CD, This Christmas, weaves an artfully unique tapestry of her favorite Christmas songs and her latest CD, entitled “The Road I’m On”, is an inspired combination of originals and covers of fresh arrangements with her own unique spin.
As one of Bette Midler’s infamous and legendary Harlettes for nearly a decade, Melanie Taylor has been seen twirling and singing on the Emmy Award winning, “Diva Las Vegas”, and with Barry Manilow on his Emmy Award winning special, Manilow: Music and Passion.
Melanie has been an in-demand featured vocalist on major world tours, film and television, and shared the stage with such artists as David Foster, John Mayer, Stevie Wonder, Donna Summer, Barry Manilow, Chaka Khan, Ashford and Simpson, Billy Preston, Chris Botti, Barbara Streisand, Ray Charles, Elton John, Billy Joel, Sheryl Crow, Michael McDonald, Jackson Browne, Sarah McLachlan, Tears for Fears, Michael Bolton, Patti LaBelle, Ronnie Spector, Jeffrey Osborne, Brian Wilson, Jim Belushi, Sheena Easton, Paula Abdul, Jeff Barry, Dionne Warwick, Melissa Manchester, Carole Bayer Sager, Dave Koz, Willie Nelson, Deepak Chopra, Joe Walsh, Steven Tyler, and as the first female vocalist to sing with the legendary rock band Aerosmith on their Music From Another Dimension album and tour in 2012.

08/17/16 Radio Promoter Jason Gorov on Achieving Top 10 Billboard Hits Aug 18, 2016

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The passionate, emotional, and enjoyable pleasure that is first experienced when hearing a song is almost always felt when hearing that recording on the radio.
Radio airplay is one of the key cornerstone elements in the marketing of a recording artist. Radio airplay has been compared to the border to the marketing puzzle – all of the other elements fall into place more easily once the border is established.
Gorov Music Marketing is regarded as the top promotion firm in the Smooth Jazz radio format. Their experience, knowledge, and relationships with radio and recorded music have helped many musicians establish their careers. Artists they have worked with… in addition to myself, include Melissa Manchester, Dave Koz, Norah Jones, Corinne Bailey Rae, Diana Krall and Herb Alpert. Many artists have “grown up” with The Gorov’s, and have sought their musical counseling since the 1980’s.
The father-son promotion team of Cliff Jason Gorov have specialized in consulting/marketing and Smooth Jazz and Smooth A/C radio promotion for over 20 years. They have a combined 65+ years… of music business history.

08/10/16 Alan and Marilyn Bergman – Celebrated Songwriters/Lyricists for TV Shows, Films and Musicals Aug 12, 2016

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Two of the world’s most distinguished
lyricists, Alan and Marilyn Bergman, have been contributing to the Great
American Songbook for more than five decades.
During their celebrated career, Alan
and Marilyn’s songs have been nominated for sixteen Academy Awards, for which they have won three: "The
Windmills of Your Mind" in 1968, "The Way
We Were" in 1973, and
the score for "Yentl" in 1984. "Windmills"
and "The Way We Were" also
earned Golden Globe Awards, and "The Way We Were" earned two Grammys.
The first songwriters to be nominated
for three Academy Awards for Best
Song out of the five nominated songs, 1983 brought them nominations for "How Do You Keep the Music Playing?"
from "Best Friends;" "It
Might Be You" from "Tootsie;” and "If We Were In Love" from "Yes, Giorgio.”
In 1984, they again received three
nominations: for the score for “Yentl”
(for which they were awarded the Oscar)
and two for the songs, "The
Way He Makes Me Feel" and "Papa, Can You Hear Me?”
In 1995, they wrote the Golden Globe, Academy Award and Grammy
nominated song “Moonlight” performed by Sting in the Sydney Pollack film,
“Sabrina.” Among
their principal collaborators are Michel Legrand, Dave Grusin, Johnny Mandel,
John Williams, Quincy Jones, James Newton Howard and the late Cy Coleman, Henry
Mancini and Marvin Hamlisch.
Alan Marilyn’s long list of television credits includes the theme
songs for "Maude," "Good Times," "Alice”, "Brooklyn Bridge “ and
“In the Heat of the Night."
They have received four Emmy
Awards: For the award-winning drama,"Sybil,” and
for the first made-for-TV dramatic musical, "Queen of the Stardust
Ballroom”. Another for their original song “Ordinary Miracles”, from
the HBO Special “Barbra Streisand: The
Concert.”
They won their fourth Emmy for Outstanding Music and Lyrics for “A Ticket to Dream” from AFI’s 100 Years
100 Movies Special.
Among their songs are… for Frank Sinatra “Nice ‘n’ Easy”, for Ray
Charles “In the Heat of the Night”, for Fred Astaire “That
Face”, and “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers”, “What
Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?",
“So Many Stars”, “The Summer Knows”, “Where Do You Start?”, “On My
Way to You”, “You Must Believe In
Spring”, to name but a few.
Alan and Marilyn are
currently working on projects with Michel Legrand and playwright, Josh
Ravetch. They have just completed two
songs with composer Dave Grusin. “Hurry
Home” for the film “Max Rose” premiering this month and “Just
Getting Started” for the “Vitality After 90” film to be released later this
year.

08/03/16 Melissa Manchester – Grammy Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Actress Aug 04, 2016

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Melissa Manchester is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She has studied songwriting at New York University with Paul Simon and beginning in the 1970s, she has recorded generally in the adult contemporary genre. She has also appeared as an actress on television, in films, and on stage.

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