Today on the podcast, we speak to Makayla Dooley. She is a Denver based pianist, performer, singer/songwriter, teacher, organizer…. extraordinaire. The 3 of us went to UNC together, in different programs and in different classes. But we’ve kept

18. Kyle James Hauser: How The Music District is helping Fort Collins punch above its weight

Jul 10th, 2019 59m 8s

Today on the podcast, we chat with Kyle James Hauser from the Music District in Ft. Collins, CO, which is a gathering hub, workspace, and creative playground for the music community. The Music District is a non-profit musician’s resource in Nor

17. Kaitlyn Williams on booking her first tour and choosing Denver over LA

Jun 20th, 2019 45m 56s

Kaitlyn Williams is a pop artist based in Denver who is quickly rising the ranks and taking it to the next level in the Denver music scene. She recently played her first show at the Bluebird and is currently on the road after self-booking her f

16. Rex Mac on creative rhythms, mental health, and living the DIY musician life

May 10th, 2019 53m 26s

Rex Mac is a Boston-based hip hop artist, concert organizer, and music blogger. Enjoy this conversation and follow along with his career at rexmacmusic.com

15. Kyle McEvoy: Spotify success, running a label, and transparency in the industry

Apr 2nd, 2019 35m 3s

Today’s episode features Kyle McEvoy, who is a composer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in upstate New York. Kyle has a held many roles in the music industry, but most notably has seen colossal success on Spotify in the w

14. David Bashford on balancing multiple skillsets and navigating LA

Jan 24th, 2019 38m 22s

This week, we host longtime friend and collaborator David Bashford! David is an LA based filmmaker, songwriter, and music producer who is juggling those skillsets and piecing together a creative life.Topics covered:Chapman University Film Sch

13. Tim Perry on business savvy and people skills

Jan 3rd, 2019 46m 52s

Tim Perry is a Massachusetts-based performer who is growing a following thanks to his tireless approach to booking gigs and earning a living. Tim built and sold a window cleaning business to travel the world and pursue his passions, and he has

12. Jack rambles on Bohemian Rhapsody and age in the music industry

Dec 14th, 2018 11m 14s

Sometimes, you don’t need a full 45 minute interview. Sometimes you just hit record and go for it. Jack rambles — take 1.

11. Kim McClay: National theater tours and growing as a songwriter

Dec 7th, 2018 24m 8s

We’re back! In this episode, Jack met with Kim McClay for lunch in New York City to chat about her experience on the national tour of A Chorus Line, and the path that got her there. They also discuss the nuts and bolts of auditions, equity thea

10. Jenesia: The strategy & grit needed to craft an indie music career

Sep 7th, 2018 1h 7m

Music is their soap box, message is what drives them. Jenesia is quickly becoming one of the most emotion-evoking, story-telling pop groups to ever rise out of Western Canada. Their pop musicality is coloured by soulful blues guitar and a hint

09. Maria Finkelmeier on creative entrepreneurship, Kadence Arts, and making time to compose

Aug 29th, 2018 58m 22s

Named a “one-woman dynamo” by the Boston Globe, Maria Finkelmeier is a performer, educator, and active arts entrepreneur. She is the founder and director of Kadence Arts, which is an non-profit organization that incubates artistic projects, cur

08. Alyssa Spector of Lysten Boston on booking, artist management, and building up Boston

Aug 22nd, 2018 50m 12s

Founded in 2014, Lysten Boston is a music agency that books and promotes shows, and manages and develops artists. With a passion for supporting the Boston music scene and emerging artists, Lysten Boston curates events to showcase the area’s tal

07. Lauren Weintraub on Nashville and freeing yourself to write what comes naturally

Aug 15th, 2018 46m 26s

“Standing at five feet tall, Lauren Weintraub is proof that good things come in small packages. A “half-pint dynamite” to quote April Boyle of the Portland Press Herald and a “rising-star” to quote accomplished songwriter Jeremy Schonfeld, Laur

06. Ryan LaPerle on street performing and going full time

Aug 8th, 2018 50m 10s

Ryan LaPerle is a singer/songwriter and performer who makes the bulk of his living as a street performer at Boston’s Faneuil Hall. He sat down with The Barton Brothers to discuss transitioning to music full time and strategies that keep him goi

05. Matt McArthur on building The Record Co. and music as a service-oriented profession

Jun 14th, 2018 49m 11s

Matt McArthur is the Founder and Executive Director of The Record Co., which is a Boston-based music incubator which seeks to fulfill the creative visions of music makers and build a sustainable creative community. Primarily, they provide subsi

04. Adam Sickler on indie release strategies, youth mentoring, and chronic editor’s syndrome

May 23rd, 2018 39m 27s

On Episode 04 of Boston Music Explorer, we host singer-songwriter, producer, and youth mentor Adam Sickler. As one of the most active members of the Boston music scene, Adam hosts the Sunday open mic night at Article 24 in Brighton. His latest

03. Desi Oakley on Broadway, authenticity, and community outreach

May 16th, 2018 52m 20s

Desi Oakley is a singer/songwriter from Wichita, Kansas. Studying dance, voice, piano, and theater, she began performing musical theater professionally at age fourteen, but also at many community events throughout Wichita. After earning her BFA

02. Dan Masterson: Singer-songwriter on building creative partnerships, streaming, touring, and beyond

May 3rd, 2018 40m 26s

Dan Masterson is a Boston-based performing songwriter whose influences — including Jack’s Mannequin, Sara Bareilles, and Billy Joel — come together to create a distinct piano-driven alternative pop-rock sound which has traversed the airwaves on

01. Abby Krawson: Operatic soprano on creating your own opportunities and the pros/cons of grad school

May 3rd, 2018 46m 32s

For our first episode, Abby Krawson joins us to discuss her life, her entrepreneurial track, living and working in Boston, and the pros and cons of grad school and a conservatory education. Krawson is the director and a performer for the Boston

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