We have been away for a while. Excited to be back, Matt and Chris discuss audience connection, when to apologize, adding great sounds to your DAW, marketing ideas and some cool gig tips.

When we change how we think, amazing things happen.

What a treat having one of Canada's premiere hypnotists, Wayne Lee, on the show. Wayne not only helps Matt and Chris resolve some performance anxiety but he gives great tips and suggestions for how to use mental tools in our daily lives to achieve the possible!

In this podcast, #14 I might add, we discuss soloing ideas, why you shouldn't smash your MacBook, what to do with a music degree and how to reharmonize Baa Baa Black Sheep.

Did Chris' song Home, really get a million plays? Chris and Matt discuss how to play for a diverse audience, understanding how people listen and what is pleasing to them. Chris also demos how to use certain keyboard sounds and why they work. AND...wait for it, did you know that Chris could beat box? It only took 14 episodes!

Today we get to hear some wonderful perspectives from two of Edmonton's most successful women in the music industry. Nora Bumanis (Edmonton Symphony harpist) and Arian Whitlow (one of Edmonton's busiest vocalists bring important insights into the role women play in the music industry. Funny stories, poignant insights and informative conversation season this episode in a delightful manner.

Chris and Matt start off the podcast talking about the creative process and how it makes it get stuck - especially Matt. Then enjoy a wonderful interview with Ariana Whitlow (31:00 min mark) as we discuss what goes into planning a great show. If you are planning a concert, there are some good tips here. PLUS - hear Matt's dog lose her mind when Hello Fresh arrives.

In this episode Chris and Matt talk about the history of the piano, the passion it take to play it and the joy it brings others. Chris demonstrates how to get the right tone and Matt reveals how his dueling piano gig/lessons went. Plus, what happens when a homeless man asks Chris to play a request in a subway.

A lovely chat about his music journey with Canadian music icon, Charlie Austin. Chris and Matt both studied under Charlie and are thrilled to have him on the podcast today.

Matt and Chris discuss injuries and taking risks.  They are not always related; but sometimes. You will also get to take a peak into the music styles we had to perform while at some lovely Fairmont Resorts. 

Is AI Coming for Our Music! Matt and Chris play a bit, and chat a lot about the challenges we might be facing as AI continues to move into the artistic realm. We also hear a sample of an artist named, Anomalie, who creates fusions of piano with modern production ideas. Enjoy!