Tanya Winch sometimes feels she’s living a double life. By day, she is an Investment Advisor at Winch Financial, a full-service fiduciary advisory based in her home state of Wisconsin. By night, she is a vocal coach, guitar instructor, and live musician performing with two bands, Dirty Mercy Band (original music) and the Sarah McSweeney Trio.

Tanya began playing violin at age 5, taking lessons on many additional instruments throughout her youth – piano, clarinet, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone. Music and dance have always played a large part in making life exciting.

Tanya enjoyed years of the independent musician experience while in Los Angeles, where she had the chance to sing back-up vocals on the Tonight Show, take home LA Music Awards and study songwriting with Grammy winners. Looking for a more balanced life, she moved to Austin in 2006, where she started teaching songwriting and vocals with GirlGuitarAustin.com, leading to private coaching in voice, guitar, piano, and songwriting.

Tanya believes that a huge benefit of studying music is that it can teach tenacity and focus through solo practice. And yet, music is communal; making music with others can lift you from loneliness and fatigue to sharing inspiration and joy. Tanya believes that “music is a tread that connects us all”.

Just her energy made my day better! 

We also were able to listen to Tanya's song, Cupid Gave Me Courage. Make sure to support Tanya's music by listening on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, or all the streaming platforms.

Stay up to date and in touch with Tanya on Instagram, Facebook, or check out her website.

Be sure to like, subscribe and give the More Than Music Podcast a review wherever you listen to the podcast and share us with a friend! We release shows every Wednesday and look out for a bonus episode every now and then. Find me, Kara Conrad on Facebook, and the podcast on Instagram at More Than Music Pod. If you want to talk to me or suggest a guest just send me a message on Instagram or email me at [email protected].

Today I’m talking to Zak Seeley, he is a singer/songwriter and in the band called, Eluding The Keepers.

Eluding the Keepers is an alternative rock band from Ithaca NY that's composed of, Jeff DaBella, music and production, Jon Slater (also known as Slater) on the guitar, and of course, Zak Seeley with the singing and lyrics. 

We hear the song, By Your Side by Eluding The Keepers, which Zak wrote for his daughter before she was even born! The way he describes it is perfect and you'll need to listen to the episode to understand. 

Eluding The Keepers music can be found on YouTube, ReverbNation and make sure to follow the band on Facebook. You can check out the band's music and lyrics videos on their YouTube page.

The band doesn't have any upcoming shows, but it working to assemble a kick-ass band after the EP is released.

Be sure to like, subscribe and give the More Than Music Podcast a review wherever you listen to the podcast and share us with a friend! We release shows every Wednesday and look out for a bonus episode every now and then. Find me, Kara Conrad on Facebook, and the podcast on Instagram at More Than Music Pod. If you want to talk to me or suggest a guest just send me a message on Instagram or email me at [email protected].

We have a really cool guest on the show today. His name is Jordan Loretz and he’s a singer-songwriter and saxophonist from Endwell, NY.

He draws influence from jazz, folk, rock, and the blues, and has performed across New York State and around the world in countries like Europe, Ecuador, China, and Taiwan.

Jordan currently plays in a duo project with Kevin Ludwig and is getting ready to play a bunch of live shows in the area.

We get to hear his song called, "Celebrating" on the podcast. 

To see past videos of Jordan and more that he's uploading, subscribe to his YouTube page. 

You can follow Jordan on Facebook and Instagram and follow his duo with Kevin Ludwig on Instagram as well. 

Make sure to go support Jordan at his live shows! 

- Friday 9/10 at Stone Fox in Binghamton from 6-9 p.m.

- Friday 9/17 at Stu’s Place in Endicott from 7-10 p.m.

- Sunday 9/19 at Stone Fox in Binghamton from 12-3 p.m.

Be sure to like, subscribe and give the More Than Music Podcast a review wherever you listen to the podcast and share us with a friend! We release shows every Wednesday and look out for a bonus episode every now and then. Find me, Kara Conrad on Facebook, and the podcast on Instagram at More Than Music Pod. If you want to talk to me or suggest a guest just send me a message on Instagram or email me at [email protected].

We have a Cortland native on the podcast today and it was a wonderful time interviewing him.

From the long family line of legendary Cortland musicians comes the latest Cosimo to follow his passion for music. Dimitri Cosimo inherited his Grandfather Pat’s tattered and worn guitar as well as his love of music. The fact that every single spot of wear on that family heirloom came from his Grandfather's hands, decades of dedicated playing, thousands of road miles, and hundreds of songs was not lost on his grandson. After hundreds of his own hours on that guitar, Dimitri has dedicated his life to exploring his own music. While absorbing every bit of influence from the Cortland area music greats including of course the Cosimo Brothers, and especially the classic rock artists for which the area is so well known, these textures are evident in Dimitri’s music.

When Dimitri began writing and was ready to cut his first EP, his family shared some wisdom and advice to work with someone who can help to nurture his songwriting and music skills. He approached Lonnie Park, a music producer and owner of Barncastle Studios in Freeville NY. Lonnie has a successful career not only as a music producer but as an artist himself and occasionally works with budding regional artists. The two started working together and the “musical chemistry has been excellent” says Park. Dimitri is planning a 2021 release of this long-awaited EP but has decided to release a single which demonstrates what people can expect with the 2021 release.

Dimitri’s music is a new twist on a classic sound. You can hear so many notable influences in both the themes and the production. Both Dimitri and Lonnie dug deep to explore that classic sound from the songwriting to the choices of instrumentation. While the music is a clear tip of the hat to Dimitri’s genetically embedded history, there is no doubt that this is something new. Dimitri’s voice flashes hints of familiar voices like maybe Jim Morrison, but truly his sound is significant and unique. His guitar playing is raw and completely rooted in feeling. With Lonnie assisting on the writing and arrangement as well as production, the collective sound is polished yet raw, sweet yet raunchy, and sure to be the next chapter in the family’s rock and roll story.

Listen to Dimitri's song, All I Know, again and more of his music on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeartRadio, Tidal, TikTok, Youtube Music, and all other major streaming services.

You can follow Dimitri on Facebook, Instagram or visit his website.

Go see Dimitri live on Saturday, September 4th at Cortland Beer Company in Cortland, NY from 8 to 11 p.m. with a full band.

Be sure to like, subscribe and give the More Than Music Podcast a review wherever you listen to the podcast and share us with a friend! We release shows every Wednesday and look out for a bonus episode every now and then. Find me, Kara Conrad on Facebook, and the podcast on Instagram at More Than Music Pod. If you want to talk to me or suggest a guest just send me a message on Instagram or email me at [email protected].

Today we are talking to Cody Daniel.

At the risk of sounding cliche, Cody was born into the music industry. His father, a college disk-jockey turned entrepreneur of a Mobile DJ wedding business, blessed him with an insurmountable top 40 catalogs of over 20,000 songs. Being around pop music from birth, Cody would literally take in melodies, chord progressions, and arrangements from his crib.

Teaching himself to play guitar at the age of 16, Daniel's began performing in various bands eventually realizing that he felt more comfortable composing songs on his own. He ventured solo on his own in 2014 and has since collaborated with many other talented musicians, producers, and songwriters. He is also very involved in the production of his music videos and content.

We hear Cody's most recent single called, "Can't Wait". Listen to more of his music on his website, you can also stream or download any of his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, etc.

You can also follow Cody's musical journey on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. 

If you're in North Carolina, you can see Cody on:

- August 27 at the World of Beer in Charlotte, NC

Be sure to like, subscribe and give the More Than Music Podcast a review wherever you listen to the podcast and share us with a friend! We release shows every Wednesday and look out for a bonus episode every now and then. Find me, Kara Conrad on Facebook and the podcast on Instagram at More Than Music Pod. If you want to talk to me or suggest a guest just send me a message on Instagram or email me at [email protected].

Today I’m introducing you to Gitaruman. Gitaruman is a musical artist from Ohio who combines his love of pop melodies, relatable lyrics, and modern electronic production into his own unique sound.

Growing up on the classic melodies of bands like The Beatles and The Beach Boys, he developed a love for the harmony and melodic sensibility of their music. Now he combines that with modern electronic production techniques to create a sound that is uniquely his.

He has a passion for creating and listening to music. He first began studying his art form at the age of 5. He learned piano, violin, and guitar, then progressed to advanced studies in music theory.

In December 2012, with more than 25 years of music under his belt, Gitaruman took his training, creativity, and passion for music and began writing and recording music.

2017 was an extremely difficult year in Gitaruman's personal life, but it left him with a well of emotional experiences that fueled his release of “Better Man”, a deeply personal song about his battle with depression.

He followed up “Better Man” with the even more ambitious, “Hiraeth”. Gitaruman produced the track and sang the vocals to what was his most emotional release yet.

After 3 years of introspection and refining his craft, Gitaruman is back with his raw and vulnerable single "Good Enough".  The sincerity and authenticity with which Gitaruman writes allow fans of all genres to connect to his music.

Expect more honest and emotional music from him and the same in this interview.

Listen again to Gitaruman's single, Good Enough, and more of his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, Tidal, and more. 

You can also follow him on Instagram and Facebook.

Be sure to like, subscribe and give the More Than Music Podcast a review wherever you listen to the podcast and share us with a friend! We release shows every Wednesday and look out for a bonus episode every now and then. Find me, Kara Conrad on Facebook, and the podcast on Instagram at More Than Music Pod. If you want to talk to me or suggest a guest just send me a message on Instagram or email me at [email protected].

Today we talk to Matt Ebbers. He is a Binghamton, NY musician and audio engineer. He plays drums with an alternative rock band called Tom Jolu and operates a studio in downtown Binghamton called Side Room Sounds. 

Matt hopes to use his experience as a performer and audio professional to be a resource for musicians and to help contribute to the growing artistic scene in Binghamton and beyond.

We hear the first single from the band Tom Jolu’s upcoming album called Fool’s Friends, and the Great Beyond.

To learn more about Matt's studio head to sideroomsounds.com, you can also follow the studio page on Facebook and Instagram.

Matt currently has open bookings for recording and mixing projects with Side Room Sounds, and mastering with Valley View Masterworks.

Tom Jolu, the band Matt plays drums in, has an album release show at the Bundy Museum on October 8th, tickets are on sale now.

Follow Tom Jolu on Facebook and Instagram.

Be sure to like, subscribe and give the More Than Music Podcast a review wherever you listen to the podcast and share us with a friend! We release shows every Wednesday and look out for a bonus episode every now and then. Find me, Kara Conrad on Facebook and the podcast on Instagram at More Than Music Pod. If you want to talk to me or suggest a guest just send me a message on Instagram or email me at [email protected].

Raised in a smoky kitchen, where acoustic guitars and harmonicas filled the air, it isn’t hard to understand the origins of Kevin Ludwig’s raspy vocals. From theaters and stages on the East and West coast to American Idol, Kevin has put miles on the soles of his shoes and soul in the hearts of those who have listened.

Ludwig has opened for Tim Reynolds (DMB), Boyd Tinsley (Formerly of DMB), Drake White, moe. , Driftwood, and Aqueous.

He's played at Orpheum Theater, Westcott Theater, Grassroots, Sterling Stage, MOVE Music Festival, etc.

He even made the top 100 of American Idol's 2020 season.

Ludwig did have a self-scheduled tour, “Cleaner Oceans Tour”, stretching from Alabama to the Florida Keys, and then back up the East Coast. It was a month and a half tour consisting of beach cleanups, community outreach (homeless shelters, food pantries, soup kitchens, animal shelters, community programs/big brother programs), and live performances. Unfortunately, the pandemic ended that tour and hopefully, it will make a comeback. 

We'll listen to Kevin's song, Moonshine on the podcast today. To hear more of his music you can listen on any streaming service and just search, "Kevin Ludwig". Also, follow him on Facebook.

Be sure to like, subscribe and give the More Than Music Podcast a review wherever you listen to the podcast and share us with a friend! We release shows every Wednesday and look out for a bonus episode every now and then. Find me, Kara Conrad on Facebook and the podcast on Instagram at More Than Music Pod. If you want to talk to me or suggest a guest just send me a message on Instagram or email me at [email protected].