How It's Done: Careers in Music

I talk with producer/engineer/studio proprietor Ken Riley about the philosophy as well as the nuts and bolts of his career as a music professional. 

I talk with Jamie about his work as a singer, keyboardist and guitarist in touring bands and his evolution as a musician. 

I talk with Albuquerque based bassist Donny Tesso about his journey from Yuma, Arizona to being one of the most sought after bassists in the southwest. 

I talk with Joe Morin (Edison Glass, Paper Route) about his work as a drummer and percussionist in various settings including recording, touring, and teaching. 

I talk with Jason about songwriting, touring, taking chances and setting priorities.

Gil and I talk about his story of becoming a professional musician, leading bands, and the habits and attitudes that facilitate success. 

I talk with Los Angeles based producer, composer, and musician Josh Morales about his journey from composer to teacher, to producer. 

Hope Hazy is a Los Angeles based musician with two full length albums, an upcoming EP, several placements of her songs in film and television, lots of experience as a studio writer and musician, and an artist academy. We talk about her story with music, what motivates her, and her current projects. You can find out more about her and her music at hopehazy.com You can also find her music on I-Tunes and Spotify. You can find her blog at ninjaqueen.com

In this episode, I (Scott Rettedal) talk about my journey as a professional musician, sharing stories and occasional bits of advice. 

Session/touring musician Luke Sullivant and I talk about his journey to becoming a professional musician and discuss some of his philosophy about music making.