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PODCAST GEM: The importance of feedback Mar 09, 2023

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We are our greatest critics, but beating yourself up can be counter productive! In this clip we discuss the significance of having a support system built on the foundation of honest and informed feedback.

Sean Wilson on Historical Black Music Mar 06, 2023

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Our favourite piano teacher Sean Wilson returns on this podcast episode to discuss the origins of black music in North America and how it's shaped his teaching in 2023.

BONUS: Jully Black - Playing the long game Mar 03, 2023

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In this bonus clip we sat down to chat with Canadian music icon & activist Jully Black!

Cory Taylor Feb 27, 2023

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Entertainment manager Cory Taylor joins us on today's episode. With more than ten years of expertise, Cory Taylor is a talented professional in the music business. The native of Virginia began working in the music business in 2005 as the day manager for Cheryl "Coko" Clemons, a member of the Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum R&B trio known as "Sisters With Voices," or SWV. He also contributes to VIBE and has interviewed various people, including Teddy Riley, Faith Evans, Tank, Musiq, Tweet, Ginuwine, and Tank! Faith Evans and Cory have partnered to create and produce several upcoming docuseries. Cory discusses his early days in the church, the key to his success in the business, and a health concern that caused him to reassess his priorities.

BONUS: Getting out of your ego... living in "the space"! Feb 24, 2023

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Kenny Werner talks about getting out of your ego and playing in the space, as he describes it, the space between the future and the past, and the space between thinking and not thinking. Not thinking is the space between two thoughts.

Enjoy responsibly!

Elliot Landy: Where photography met music! Feb 20, 2023

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Elliott Landy (born 1942) is an American photographer and writer. Best known for his iconic photographs from the Sixties Classic Rock period, Elliott Landy was one of the first "music photographers" to be recognized as an "artist.”

His press pass and camera not only gave him access to the political scene but also provided him a personal entry into the new rock music counterculture. Albert Grossman who managed the careers of many of the most popular and successful performers of folk and rock music including Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, Peter, Paul and Mary, Richie Havens and The Band had seen Elliott’s images of Janis Joplin and invited him to photograph The Band, Those photographs were used on the Music From Big Pink album. During this time, he met Bob Dylan and his photo of him appeared on the cover of the September ‘68 edition of the Saturday Evening Post.

Within the next few years his celebrated images included portraits of Bob Dylan (Nashville Skyline), The Band (Music From Big Pink), Janis Joplin (Big Brother & The Holding Company: Cheap Thrills), Van Morrison (Moondance), Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Joan Baez, Eric Clapton, Jefferson Airplane, Santana, Frank Zappa, John Lee Hooker and many others.

His latest work includes:

Flower Power – Impressionistic photographs evocative but not imitative of the master Impressionist painters.
Kaleidoscapes – photographs of New York City taken through a kaleidoscopic lens.
People Taking Pictures – exploring the joy people experience while taking photographs.
Love at Sixty – a photo verite book that captures the spontaneity of life and the wonder of love at any age – a photographic love poem by Elliott and Lynda Landy

Fu-Schnickens talk with Chip Fu Feb 13, 2023

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Chip Fu is a rapper and DJ best known for his work as a member of the hip-hop group The Fu-Schnickens. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and began his career in the early 1990s as a group member known for his unique style that combined elements of hip-hop, funk, and soul. The Fu-Schnickens were known for their energetic, high-pitched rapping style, which helped to set the group apart from other hip-hop acts of the time. He was also a skilled beatboxer and DJ, becoming integral to The Fu-Schnickens' live performances. Although the group was only active for a few years, they significantly impacted the hip-hop scene and are remembered as one of the most innovative groups of their era. Chip Fu connects with the guys to share his childhood, creating a group dynamic, and much more!

Writing your way to success with Dakarai Feb 06, 2023

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Toronto-born singer/songwriter Dakarai joins us for today's episode. Dakarai is an accomplished vocal arranger/producer with experience working with some incredible artists in both Canada and the US. On today's episode, he sits with us to discuss his early start in music and the excellent musical education he was exposed to as a young child. He also shares his thought process regarding writing music, how he's worked through tough times, and much more!

Revisiting - Youth Suicide Prevention with Robb Nash Jan 30, 2023

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Robb Nash is the lead singer of The Robb Nash Project, which is an immersive concert experience that uses music and stories to captivate its audience. Depression, anxiety, self-harm, addiction, bullying, and suicidal ideation are among the issues covered in their presentation. They bring this sensitive subject matter to life in a totally unique way that is both thought-provoking and motivating, as well as engaging and hilarious at times. Their performances take place in performing arts theatres and arenas across Canada and are planned in collaboration with local schools and communities. Robb shares his incredible story with us and what prompted him down this unique path. Incredible chat with an incredible human being.

International Music Chat with Eddie Bullen Jan 23, 2023

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The guys sit down to chat with Eddie Bullen.

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