L'Marco is a singer/songwriter, known for his electrifying presence on stage, charisma both on and off-stage, and unique and flexible sound,  and making his own mark in the world of music, fashion & entertainment. L’Marco has worked alongside numerous notable  entertainers such as Robin Thicke, Kim Burrell, Brandy, and Shoshana Bean. L'Marco gives his mini accapella live performance of his emotional ballad "What If" and shares how he re-wrote the song.

In his 30 year career, Michael Peterson has had the good fortune to be a  million selling, Grammy nominated, country music star whose songs have  hit No.1 13 times including the No.1 hit “From Here To Eternity” and the  iconic “Drink Swear Steal & Lie.” Michael is also a songwriter who has had his compositions recorded by  Hall of Famers and Grammy winners in Country, Rock, Pop, Gospel and  Latin such as Travis Tritt, Timothy Schmitt of The Eagles, Deniece  Williams, The Imperials and Bacilos.  Michael Peterson gives a mini performance, and shares the story behind  writing the No.1 Billboard Hot Country Song: classic wedding love song  of all time, "From Here To Eternity".

This is the host Tomoko from this podcast "Songwriters Room". I was interviewed with other female podcasters on the subject "How To Be With Oneself". Although it was not about music, my personal story I shared is directly related to my musical journey, and also I gave a quick mini casual accapella performance. So here is the the part of my interview from our collaborative episode, I hope you will enjoy. 

Singer songwriter Gordon Chambers gives a mini live performance of the song he wrote for Brownstone "If You Love Me". Gordon shares his tips on songwriting and memorable moments working with mega R&B singers such as Whitney Houston. To know more about Gordon Chambers visit: http://gordonchambers.com

Keith Thompson has worked as a composer, arranger, musical director in NY, Las Vegas, and overseas. His credits include Mama Mia, Cabret, Les Miserable, Jersey Boys, Producers, Hair Spray, We Will Rock You, and many more. In PART 2, Keith demonstrates his interesting new musical songs after the pandemic to inspire.

Keith Thompson has worked as a composer, arranger, musical director in NY, Las Vegas, and overseas. His credits include Mama Mia, Cabret, Les Miserable, Jersey Boys, Producers, Hair Spray, We Will Rock You, and many more. In PART 1, Keith shares his experiences including working with QUEEN. 

Former military, powerhouse vocalist Steph Payne shares her story behind making of the new album with members of the R&B group "As Yet", with some songs and remixes featuring hip hop legends such as Father MC, Coolio and African Banbaataa, and song tips she learned. She also shares her personal experiences being in the military, and her 85 pounds weight loss.

Skip Martin, a lead vocalist of The Dazz Band, former lead vocalist of  Kool & The Gang, accomplished trumpeter, songwriter, producer and an author, breaks down how he wrote a new song using the track/chords of Wham's hit song "Careless Whisper", and some songwriting tips. Skip also shares the story of his children's book "Morgan The Clydesdale Pony".

Skip Martin - the lead vocalist of The Dazz Band, former lead vocalist of  Kool & The Gang, accomplished trumpeter, songwriter, producer and  the author of the children's book "Morgan The Clydesdale Pony" shares how he co-wrote the Grammy Award Winning song "Let It Whip"  with The Dazz Band. And Skip teaches his "3Cs" to succeed in the music business, and shares funny conversations he had with his idols such as Stevie Wonder, Aruturo Sandoval.

An accomplished guitarist Dirk K talks why he moved to America and the difference of the music scenes in Germany and America in PART 1, and shares how he wrote a song for his son in PART 2.