Zero to One Podcast

Welcome to the seventeenth episode of zero to one podcast. I first want to start by saying, welcome back! It has been a crazy couple of months for me, and I am happy to be back with you guys sharing new stories and messages that need to be heard. As the pandemic continues to progress, we are all experiencing a change in one way or another. Speaking from my own experiences, it has been challenging for me to successfully conduct these interviews over the internet and connect with these musicians, and I'm still navigating through this. Moving forward in the future, I will do my best to do all interviews in person while still respecting the social distancing guidelines.   

I am super delighted to bring you today's interview with one of my longtime buddies, John Britt. John was the first guest that I have met face to face within months, and what a breathe of fresh air it was to sit down with him and discuss his journey.   

In today's interview, we discuss our history together and how music brought us together. John talks about his DIY approach and how that has influenced his music. We talk about how this time in quarantine has forced him to turn his energy to himself. John then reveals his production process of a song and how fiction and science fiction inspires his writing. We then discuss his progress and how seeing that development brings him the most joy. And lastly, we discuss his most significant zero to one moment and how his relationship with his friend Nick propelled his career to new heights.  

Welcome to the sixteenth episode of zero to one podcast. Today, we are traveling back to the west coast to sit down with the talented Micah Manaitai. I am super excited about this message today because Micah has a fascinating story that traces back to his roots on the island of Guam. It was through a family friend that we were able to connect, and I have enjoyed listening to his music and familiarizing myself with his story.        

In today's interview, we discuss Micah's transition to LA and how that has transformed his career. We talk about his personal experiences back in Guam and how that has influenced his music. Micah then talks about the instrumental role his parents have played in his music career. He then informs us about the impact of learning the music that inspired his influencers and how that approach has helped shape his sound. We discuss what the writing process looks like for him and how having that network of people is very helpful in the creative process. Micah talks about some of his favorite producers and how he would like to pursue this avenue of the music industry further in the future. And lastly, we discuss Micah's most significant zero to one moment and how obtaining his manager has been invaluable for him.  

Connect with Micah: https://www.facebook.com/micahmanaitai/

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Welcome to the fifteenth episode of zero to one podcast. Today I have the chance to sit down with my first international music photographer who has quite a robust resume when it comes to shooting some of today's most prominent artists. Matt has devoted many years to photography, and it has led him to opportunities with acts such as Coldplay, Lumineers, Bon Iver, and most notably, his US tour with Young the Giant. I had the chance to connect with Matt through my first guest April, and when I first saw his pictures, I was intrigued by not only the energy he captures but the color in his photographs. I think these pictures are almost an extension of who he is as a person, and I'm so excited for you to hear his story.    

In today's interview, we discuss Matts's developmental years with music photography and how critical it is to take every opportunity early on. We discuss his experience with traveling abroad to Argentina and how that allowed him to photograph Coldplay. We talk about some of the photographers that have inspired him. Matt then talks about his involvement touring with Young the Giant and how that was a bucket list item for him. He then proceeds to tell us about some of the challenges that come with touring and how having the right balance between home life and tour life is necessary.  Matt also has a lot of great wisdom to give when it comes to encouraging people who might also want to pursue music photography. Lastly, we discuss his most significant zero to one moment and how his trip to Argentina impacted him not only professionally, but also personally. 

Welcome to the fourteenth episode of Zero to One Podcast! I am super psyched to get this message out to you today because I get the opportunity to sit down with one of my good buddies from Spain!  Axel and I had the chance to work at YMCA down in North Carolina last summer, and we instantly bonded over our passion for music. He is an incredible pianist that has devoted many years of his life to practicing and performing classical music on the piano.

In today's interview, we discuss Axel's formative years with music and how a failed attempt at playing the violin helped him further identify his love for playing the piano. We talk about some of his influences and how that inspired him to play the piano. Axel then emphasizes the value of practice and how important it is to devote a lot of time to your craft. We then discuss some of the obstacles that he has endured and how he overcame those challenges. Axel talks about some of his influencers and the role that family and friends have played in his success. Lastly, Axel talks about his biggest Zero to One moment and how important it is to have a mentor in your life.

Welcome to the thirteenth episode of Zero to One Podcast! I am super eager to get this message out to you today because Jeff Martin not only has a wealth of knowledge on music production, he also happens to be the drummer for one of my favorite musicians, Trevor Hall. About a year ago, I had the opportunity to see Trevor Hall live in Columbus. For those of you who don't know Trevor Hall, he is known for his rather soothing acoustic music. Still, on his last record, he decided to incorporate more acoustic percussion and just an overall bigger sound, which opened up a door for Jeff Martin. Shortly after that, Jeff would find himself touring all across America, playing some of the biggest venues in the country with Trevor. In between tours, you will discover jeff in Columbus, Ohio, working out of his home studio where he has recorded several different local and national acts.

In today's interview, we discuss what Jeff is doing with his time in isolation. We talk about what manifested his love for recording music and how it all started when he was 17 with an old MacBook, mixing board, and a box of his father's SM57 microphones. We talk about some of the lessons he has learned and how moving out to LA for music made him recognize you have to be more adaptable to make this a career. We talk about how he got his big break with Trevor Hall and some of his experiences with touring and recording Trevor Hall's latest single at his home studio here in Columbus. Lastly, we discuss his most significant zero to one moment and how touring with Trevor has enabled him to be in a place where he can be more stable.

Connect with Jeff Martin on Instagram: @beatdoctor.jeff

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