From childhood serenades to festival main stages, Esther Anaya’s musical journey is anything but ordinary. Classically trained and fearlessly original, she shares how her father's love for music sparked her own passion—and how a fateful moment at a private party led her to blend violin with electronic music. Now, with over a decade of experience as a DJ, producer, and live performer, Esther is known for bringing soul and showmanship to every set.

In this episode, we dive deep into her path—from being denied entry to a conservatory to building her own lane in house music. She opens up about the power of failure, the freedom of authenticity, and the magic that happens when you embrace what makes you unforgettable. 🎻✨

"Don’t hold onto your songs. Be vulnerable. The moment you put them out there, that’s where growth begins."

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• How Esther uniquely fused classical violin with EDM

• Why rejection helped her find her true path

• Her advice to artists on overcoming fear and putting their work out into the world

• Why playing big festivals fuels her fire

• The story behind her new track with Thomas Gold — listen now! 🎧👉 ⁠⁠Listen to "The Godfather" under the group name Anaya & Gold: https://open.spotify.com/track/7HXYrnNCgWwf4sdae0Q46x?si=c215107d7d044301

🔗 Connect with Esther Anaya:

Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/estheranaya/⁠

Spotify:⁠https://artists.spotify.com/c/artist/517LXfGhdG0xgfJiz6h0U5/profile/overview⁠

TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@esther_anaya⁠

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@EstherAnaya⁠

From childhood serenades to festival main stages, Esther Anaya’s musical journey is anything but ordinary. Classically trained and fearlessly original, she shares how her father's love for music sparked her own passion—and how a fateful moment at a private party led her to blend violin with electronic music. Now, with over a decade of experience as a DJ, producer, and live performer, Esther is known for bringing soul and showmanship to every set.

In this episode, we dive deep into her path—from being denied entry to a conservatory to building her own lane in house music. She opens up about the power of failure, the freedom of authenticity, and the magic that happens when you embrace what makes you unforgettable. 🎻✨

"Don’t hold onto your songs. Be vulnerable. The moment you put them out there, that’s where growth begins."

🔥 Key Takeaways:

• How Esther uniquely fused classical violin with EDM

• Why rejection helped her find her true path

• Her advice to artists on overcoming fear and putting their work out into the world

• Why playing big festivals fuels her fire

• The story behind her new track with Thomas Gold — listen now! 🎧
  👉 Listen to “Remedy” by Thomas Gold & Esther Anaya on Spotify

🔗 Connect with Esther Anaya:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/estheranaya/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1rPC8ynEcym74Frrjcr6H5
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@estheranaya
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EstherAnaya

🎧 AMPEDCast Show Notes: NIKMIND | Live at Winter Music Conference

🎙 Captured live at Miami Music Week's Winter Music Conference, this episode features the inspiring journey of NIKMIND, a Colombian-born DJ and producer blending Techno and House with minimalistic touches.

🌍 From Colombia to the U.S.:

• NIKMIND moved from Colombia to the U.S. to turn his dream into reality.

• With six years of experience in music production and content creation, his sound is a fusion of deep roots and global influence.

🎶 Musical Journey & Style:

• Inspired during high school and formally trained in audio engineering, NIKMIND now mixes and masters all his own work.

• His 2024 goal? Release a new track every month and collaborate with European artists and labels.

• Rooted in intentional growth, he's building connections and staying true to his love for Techno, House, and Minimal.

💬 Wisdom for Fellow Artists:

• Burnout is real. Build a strong support system around you and don’t be afraid to ask for help.

• When it comes to networking, remember: quality over quantity—it's about being intentional.

• Let people put a face to your music. Show up, meet people in person, and let them see who you really are. Be kind. Be open. Be present. That’s where the magic happens.

🎧 Reflections on Miami Music Week:

• Returning to WMC after attending in 2019, NIKMIND says the energy is unmatched.

• It’s a hub for global music connections—a place where real, lasting relationships begin.

• “Things move fast. One hello could change everything.”

🔗 Connect with NIKMIND:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnikmind/

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6sw1rtZ2s9ZI3iT3voudbJ

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🎧 AMPEDCast Show Notes: Jaxx Noveira | Live at Winter Music Conference

🎙 Captured live at Miami Music Week's Winter Music Conference, this episode features the inspiring journey of Jaxx Noveira, a Netherlands-born DJ and producer lighting up the dance floors with his signature Tech House and UK Garage sound.

🌍 From Amsterdam to LA:

• Originally from Amsterdam, Jaxx is currently soaking up the energy and sunshine of Los Angeles while continuing to push his sound forward before heading back to Europe.

• He’s a firm believer in living where the music moves you.

⚡ A Bold Leap: Military to Music

• What makes Jaxx’s story so unique? Before turning up clubs, he was training in the military.

• During off-time on the training range, he started teaching himself how to produce music.

• Fueled by passion, he left the army to pursue DJing and music full-time.

💡 Inspiring Words from Jaxx:

• “Go all in or nothing. If you do it halfway, you get half the results.”

• “Just keep going. I heard ‘no’ so many times, but if you stay in the game, you’ll get that ‘yes.’”

• On Miami Music Week: “Things happen fast—you never know who you’ll meet!”

🔗 Follow Jaxx Noveira:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxxnoveira/

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jaxxnoveira

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Nf48dKQ1RymTM3vchqxp1

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AMPEDCast: Sessions with Kay Cote presents an electrifying episode featuring EDM artist Makoom! Dive into the world of electronic music as we explore the challenges and triumphs of following your creative path, even when society or peers look down on your dreams. This empowering conversation is a call to artists everywhere to break free from stigmas, stay true to their passion, and forge a path that’s uniquely theirs. 🌟Special thanks to Tequila 512 for making the Sessions Live event possible as our incredible host venue. 🥂✨ Tune in and get inspired to turn up the volume on your purpose, creativity, and resilience!#EDMArtists #CreativeJourney #SessionsLive #KayCote #Makoom #Tequila512Connect with Makoom by signing up for his newsletter here: https://makooms-menagerie.beehiiv.com...Follow him on Instagram here: djmakoom  Follow Amplify EDM here:  amplifyedm  Follow Kay Cote here: kaycote  

Whether you're a dj, producer or work in the music industry, if you have an idea you want to pursue but don't know how, this episode is for you. Hear how Max and Kay share how to have courage to turn your dreams into reality. Hearing loss is prevelant in concert goers, which is no fun! Hear how Max is solving that solution, one earplug at a time.Max, an emerging leader in the dance music product space, bears all and share the highs and lows to building his business, Lumeanearz. From product development to marketing -- hear how he saw a need in the industry and is working hard to solve it. Key takeaways

• find our courage to dive into the music industry
• the power of persistence
• enjoy shows and protect your hearing

Catch up with Revaeon at his launch event happening at The Venue ATX. From recent label releases to staying true to his sound -- Revaeon shares all that he's up to. From balancing studio time to putting himself out there, he's shares his secret to finding balance as an artist. Key Takeaways

• Use your frustrations as a way to problem solve
• Embrace Finding Inspo from all kinds of music
• Stay Authetnic to your music style

Follow him at ‪@Revaeon‬ and on IG at @revaeon

Welcome to Sessions: Powered by AMPEDCast! This episode features the inspiring journey of Kai Castro, a talented artist originally from Austin, TX, who recently relocated to Chicago to immerse himself in the thriving House Music scene.

Hear how artist Emski put herself out there in the electronic music scene, got out of her comfort zone and said yes to opportunity.

She entered to win an apartment in NYC for a year from The Chainsmokers!

All that held her back was creating a TikTok video!

Grab tickets to SESSIONS and be part of our live studio audience. Powered by AMPEDCast, Sessions is a live podcasting experience where we share the story of EDM DJs and Producers followed by a one hour DJ set.

🎧 This week on AMPEDCast, we’re thrilled to host Carter George Timothy Michael—better known as Cartfish! From a self-taught music producer to a viral TikTok and Instagram sensation, Cartfish has captivated audiences with his unique style, passion for EDM, and down-to-earth humor. Join us as we dive into his creative journey, the highs and lows of social media fame, and how his life by the ocean influences his music and outlook.

🎤 In this exclusive episode, Cartfish opens up about his evolution from comedy content to serious music production, his influences, and his recent debut single, “Serendipity.” Don’t miss this deep dive into the life and mind of one of EDM’s freshest faces!

👉 Be sure to follow Cartfish on Instagram @cartfish to keep up with his latest projects!