Saxophonist and producer Mike Burton has worked with Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige, Patti LaBelle and many others, and has made appearances on The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, and Jimmy Kimmel. In this interview with Adam Cole, he describes his journey from his soul roots in Jackson, Missisippi through a jazz degree program at Indiana University, his discovery by Tyler Perry, and his career as a saxophonist with a variety of notable acts. Now poised to become a solo artist, he discusses the challenges of the road and the things that make an independent musician a success. Don't miss it! www.truermu.com

Glo Boi is a young rap artist from Atlanta. In this interview, Host Adam Cole discusses the elements of beat-making, the elements of beats that appeal to today's young people, and the hazards and rewards of the profession. www.truermu.com

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In Part 2, New York songwriter and performer Steve Espinola continues his account of the song that took him forever to write, and some of the songs that he considers transitional for him. He also talks about his past. Be sure to look for Part 3!

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Darcy Hamlin is 3rd Horn for the Milwakuee Symphony Orchestra and a veteran educator. In this interview with Host Adam Cole, she discusses the Horn in all its glory, its difficulties and its joys. She also discusses the life of an orchestral musician and the challenges orchestras will have to overcome in order to survive into the 21st century. www.truermu.com

Dr. Jason Bivins is the author of the remarkable book on jazz and religion, "Spirits Rejoice." In this interview, he talks with host Adam Cole about religion, music and the intersection of both. www.truermu.com #JasonBivins #religion #jazz

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Dave Pickett is someone whose work you've probably seen without ever realizing you were looking at it. As one of the leading television and cinema colorists in the world, Dave has been enhancing images in commercials for products such as Coca-Cola and Moe's, and television and film projects including "Homework" and "The Adjustment Bureau." Yet he is also an accomplished songwriter whose most recent album, "Truce," was mastered at Abbey Road studios in London. Host Adam Cole asks Dave to give us a tour of the art of the professional colorist with real-time examples, and then explain the connections to music. Don't miss this unique and fascinating interview!

Please note: This interview was originally done via video. Some elements will not be…err…VISIBLE! Want to check out the original interview on YouTube to SEE what I’m talking about?

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Adam interviews New York based songwriter and Wurlitzer repairman Steve Espinola. Steve's songs span a remarkable range from the absurd to the profound. Host Adam Cole talks songwriting with Steve and tries to find out the difference between his personality and his inner songwriter. Includes two Steve Espinola original songs! www.truermu.com

In our interview with Bradley Cole Smith, we talk about what it takes to make it as a touring musician.

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In my interview with Atlanta songwriter and performer Bradley Cole Smith, we talk about songwriting, getting the gig, and making it as a musician. Bradley also performs some of his songs that deserve to be better known.

When I decided to take a jazz piano lesson for the first time in decades, I took one with Nick Rosen. It was a wonderful experience, and it led me to interview him for our podcast. We talk about jazz, teaching, and everything in between! Visit https://abetterpianoteacher.com to watch the video.