The Music Mind Podcast

The Music Mind Podcast featuring Jason Whitmore - Episode 37

This episode of The Music Mind Podcast features San Diego, California based saxophonist Jason Whitmore. Jason has been a full time professional saxophonist since graduating from university more than three decades ago. He has built a reputation as one of the pioneers of combining the saxophone with electronic dance music in live performances at clubs across the USA with leading DJs.  An extremely versatile player, he has built a large online following on Instagram where he performs jazz standards and upbeat arrangements of classic songs combining great video editing with authentic acoustic instrument performances. For Jason, it is all about entertaining and putting himself in his audience's shoes. This conversation covers a wide range of topics including the importance of developing your own sound, learning to play songs, using the best equipment to make playing easier, being able to traverse chord changes, simulating the role of a singer when playing sax, understanding the home recording and video studio environment and taking opportunities when they present themselves. For the music collaboration on this episode, Jason chose a great standard from the 1960s titled 'Sunny'. The collaboration features Jason on alto saxophone with Brian Hayes on tenor saxophone. You can reach out and connect with Jason via www.JasonWhitmore.com  For further information on The Music Mind Podcast or to connect with Brian Hayes go to https://www.BrianHayes.biz. To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/ To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

The Music Mind Podcast featuring Emile Nelson - Episode 36

This episode of The Music Mind Podcast features Emile Nelson, one of Australia's leading electric bass guitar players. Emile has played bass professionally for almost his entire life. He has built a reputation as one of Australia's top pop, rock and commercial live performance musicians having further toured and recorded with the A list of entertainers.  For many years, Emile has been the working bass player in Glenn Shorrock's band. Glenn was the former lead singer in the highly successful rock group, The Little River Band. Emile has also performed with leading Australian and international artists such as Delta Goodrem, The Euroglyders, Marcia Hines, Petula Clarke, Taylor Dayne, Human Nature and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. This conversation covers a wide range of topics including the importance of  learning to play songs, being able to read standard music notation, being versatile, understanding the recording studio environment and taking opportunities when they present themselves. For the music collaboration on this episode, Emile chose a great jazz standard written by Freddie Hubbard titled 'The Little Sunflower'. The collaboration features Emile on electric bass guitar with Brian Hayes on jazz flute. You can reach out and connect with Emile on Instagram @emilenel6  For further information on The Music Mind Podcast or to connect with Brian Hayes go to https://www.BrianHayes.biz. To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/ To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

The Music Mind Podcast featuring Nicolas Bernier - Episode 35

This episode of The Music Mind Podcast features Nicolas Bernier, an 18 year old arranger, trumpeter and pianist based in Montreal, Canada. Nicolas may well be one of the most talented 18 year old musicians in the business.  Having only played trumpet seriously for four years you will see and hear him play astoundingly mature lead trumpet parts throughout the podcast, including playing the late, great trumpet legend Maynard Ferguson's lead chart for the Star Trek Theme. Having played piano since he was seven years old, you will also get to see and hear Nicolas play some challenging classical piano pieces. A self taught arranger, the multi trumpet parts you will enjoy in this podcast have all been arranged by Nicolas.  This conversation covers a wide range of topics including the importance of  focusing on what it is that you want to do in life, the physical challenges of playing the trumpet, how learning the piano and developing classical technique has helped him to play jazz, being versatile and understanding the recording and video home studio environments. For the music collaboration on this episode, Nicolas chose a great jazz standard written in 1931 titled 'Beautiful Love'. The collaboration features Nicolas on trumpet with Brian Hayes on tenor saxophone. You can reach out and connect with Nicolas at https://www.nicbernier.com  For further information on The Music Mind Podcast or to connect with Brian Hayes go to https://www.BrianHayes.biz. To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/ To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

The Music Mind Podcast featuring Brett Garsed - Episode 34

This episode of The Music Mind Podcast features Brett Garsed, one of Australia's leading electric guitarists. Brett has played guitar professionally for almost his entire life. He has built a reputation as one of Australia's top pop, rock and commercial studio musicians having further toured in Australia and the USA with A list entertainers.  For many years, Brett was the lead guitarist for John Farnham, Australia's most successful pop singer.  This included playing on Farnham's album 'Whispering Jack' which sold over 1.7 million copies and remains the highest selling album ever by an Australian artist in Australia. Brett also toured and recorded with Nelson, a successful rock band based in the USA headlined by the two Nelson twins, the sons of rock and TV legend, the late Rick Nelson. This conversation covers a wide range of topics including the importance of getting a good teacher, learning to play songs, being able to read standard music notation, being versatile, understanding the home recording studio environment and taking opportunities when they present themselves. For the music collaboration on this episode, Brett wrote a beautiful original piece of music called 'Together'.  The collaboration features Brett on electric lead guitar with Brian Hayes on slide dobro. You can reach out and connect with Brett at www.brettgarsed.com  For further information on The Music Mind Podcast or to connect with Brian Hayes go to https://www.BrianHayes.biz. To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/ To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

The Music Mind Podcast featuring Andy Martin - Episode 33

This episode of The Music Mind Podcast features Andy Martin, a Los Angeles based highly respected professional trombone player. Andy has played trombone for a living his entire life. He has built a reputation as one of the world's top improvising and studio trombone players having worked with Gordon Goodwin's LA based Big Phat Band, along with many other outstanding musicians and performers. For many decades he has been a first call Hollywood studio musician working on some of the biggest movie soundtracks and television shows. The international music instrument manufacturer Yamaha has worked with Andy to create his own professional series trombone. This conversation covers a wide range of topics including what it's like playing in the studios versus live, making a living in the music business, the importance of learning songs and being able to sight read accurately. It also delves into the reality of the challenges that face an aging brass player. For the music collaboration on this episode, Andy chose the jazz standard There Is No Greater Love. The duet features Andy on tenor trombone with Brian Hayes on tenor saxophone. You can reach out and connect with Andy at www.drewbonemusic.com  For further information on The Music Mind Podcast or to connect with Brian Hayes go to https://www.BrianHayes.biz. To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/ To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44