Face The Music Podcast

Author of the book called Live Music Method and the genius behind the All Roads Lead to the Stage DVD series, Tom Jackson is a master at transforming an artist’s live show into a magical experience for the audience! As a Live Music Producer, Tom takes what the artist is trying to communicate and helps put it in a language the audience understands. From stretching the song out more, introducing a different expansion of an instrumental solo, Tom takes your studio recorded hit and makes it tangible to love it being performed live! Tom has worked with artists like Taylor Swift, Jars of Clay, The Band Perry, Gloriana, and many more, on their live show. In fact, 1000s of artists, both major and indie, in nearly every genre — rock, pop, country, folk, jazz, blues, Gospel, world, and more — have learned from Tom. The artists he has worked with have had hundreds of #1 songs, sold millions of records, and played to thousands live. But his teaching will help anyone who performs onstage! Listen in to see what you can learn from your songs live. For more on what Tom Jackson is up to, check out his new live program webinars: https://onstagesuccess.com/2020/04/pirates-dont-anything/

Since the 1990s, Teresa Cirillo has provided professional vocal instruction to developing artists and performers throughout Canada. Teresa studied Voice Technique and Musicianship at Boston's Berklee College of Music and has studied under notable Canadian vocal coaches. large label management, and producing vocals for many emerging artists.

Teresa has recently released a book detailing her highly-requested vocal technique, “The Vocal Compass.” which we will be diving into today. Her book is available for purchase at her Studio or as an e-book on Amazon. In addition to being a well-respected performer and vocal coach, Teresa is a successful entrepreneur as well. As the owner of her own music school, Studio E Music and Arts in Hamilton, Ontario. Teresa continues to cultivate a new generation of musicians, artists, and instructors.

Before becoming a life music coach Joanne Janzen was a country/pop musician born and raised in Australia. She moved to Canada where she now resides in Alberta. Joanne shares her wisdom of the importance of mindset to her clients as a Music Life Coach. She works on the creation of your strategy for increasing your career progress as quickly and healthy as possible. No more questions surrounding how and what to work on, she answers all of them for you. Joanne has seen increased productivity by being accountable to the program and figuring out the things that are keeping her clients stuck and spinning their wheels. Reducing the stress of worrying about what to focus on. Some of the topics that she covers in her Music Mindset Program range from Time Management, Money Mentality, The Entrepreneurial Side of the Music Business, Continuous Goal Setting, All About Royalties, Your Purpose, and lastly, How to get Sponsored. You can sign up for her program at http://musiclifecoach.joannejanzen.com/

Born and raised in the Greater Toronto Area, Kwende Memetic Kefentse, better known as Memetic, is currently back in Ottawa focusing on advanced concepts and sounds for headphones and dance floors in the city. Being the officer for the Cultural Industries Development for the city of Ottawa, he leads the music industry development initiatives that have resulted in the Connecting Ottawa Music report, and the development of the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC).  Today’s episode, I will be more concerned about his take on being a DJ in the scene. Being the founder and creative director of TIMEKODE, he leads and coordinates this monthly music series. Let's dive into a conversation of a man of many hats!

A journalist and photographer based out of Montreal, Canada. Stewart Wiseman has been conducting interviews, writing concert and reviews for as long as he can remember. He’s had the pleasure of covering some of his favourite musicians and bands. Much of his writing featured on a variety of websites and publications such as APT 613 and Northern Transmissions. Hear on what he has to say about his adventures backstage on some major hit shows and sharing the tales behind it! 

A renowned musician here in Ottawa, working hard to bring more blues to your hue. Majestically tall, with even more height to his talent, the following guest has been working as a session musician for a few years and now working with talents such as Vybes by Melo. Studying music theory and sharpening his performance skills at Carleton University, I am proud to present to you all: Ben Kissner.