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The Music Makers

Welcome to The Music Makers! THE ultimate podcast, created and hosted by Andy Kushner, sharing behind-the-scenes stories of some of the most influential music industry pros around. Gain insight, educa... Read more

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Episode 62 Kurt Howell: Life Story of a Keyboardist, Lead Vocalist, Songwriter, Recording Artist, and Producer

Episode 62 Kurt Howell: Life Story of a Keyboardist, Lead Vocalist, Songwriter, Recording Artist, and Producer

Kurt Howell has been a keyboardist, lead vocalist, songwriter, recording artist, and producer. As you’re about to hear, ... Read more

1 Jul 2022

55mins

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Episode 61 Brent Birckhead/Saxophonist: A Musician's Journey Part 3

Episode 61 Brent Birckhead/Saxophonist: A Musician's Journey Part 3

This is the 3rd part in a series of interviews, done every couple of years, with Brent Birckhead, an award-winning artis... Read more

3 Jun 2022

33mins

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Episode 60 Ina Forsman: Her Latest Release

Episode 60 Ina Forsman: Her Latest Release

I first interviewed Ina Forsman in September of 2020, the year after she had released an absolutely stellar album, Been ... Read more

13 May 2022

28mins

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Episode 59 Bruce Watson: Int'l Recording & Touring Guitarist, Foreigner's Lead Guitarist and More!

Episode 59 Bruce Watson: Int'l Recording & Touring Guitarist, Foreigner's Lead Guitarist and More!

Bruce Watson is a lead guitarist best known for playing in the band Foreigner which had multiple hits in the 70’s and 80... Read more

17 Dec 2021

25mins

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Episode 58 Sean "Smiles" Miles: Recording & Touring Keyboardist, Scoring, and Producing

Episode 58 Sean "Smiles" Miles: Recording & Touring Keyboardist, Scoring, and Producing

Sean Miles, also known as "Smiles," is one of my favorite musicians who I’ve personally worked with for many years. He i... Read more

3 Dec 2021

28mins

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Episode 57 Benny Pough: CEO of D. Verse Media and What it Really Takes in Today's Music Industry

Episode 57 Benny Pough: CEO of D. Verse Media and What it Really Takes in Today's Music Industry

Benny Pough, CEO of D. Verse Media, is one of today’s successful and innovative business leaders and has helped shape th... Read more

19 Nov 2021

34mins

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Episode 56 CJ Camerieri: Trumpet Player, French Horn, Keyboards and yMusic, Bon Iver, Paul Simon, David Byrne, and More

Episode 56 CJ Camerieri: Trumpet Player, French Horn, Keyboards and yMusic, Bon Iver, Paul Simon, David Byrne, and More

As a grammy-award winning trumpet player, flugelhorn, french hornist, arranger, and keyboard player, CJ Camerieri has be... Read more

5 Nov 2021

32mins

Ranked #8

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Episode 55 Ryan Lerman: Scary Pockets, John Legend, Michael Buble, Self-Confidence, and More

Episode 55 Ryan Lerman: Scary Pockets, John Legend, Michael Buble, Self-Confidence, and More

Ryan Lerman has toured the world as a bassist for Ben Folds, guitarist for Michael Buble, and guitarist/string arranger/... Read more

22 Oct 2021

47mins

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Episode 54 Andy Timmons: National Recording & Touring Guitarist

Episode 54 Andy Timmons: National Recording & Touring Guitarist

Today’s special guest is guitarist Andy Timmons. As guitarist for pop-metal band Danger Danger, he toured the world open... Read more

8 Oct 2021

35mins

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Episode 53 Brad Hill: Grammy Nominated Country Producer

Episode 53 Brad Hill: Grammy Nominated Country Producer

Today's episode is sponsored by the Academy of Country Music at www.acmcountry.com  Brad Hill is a producer, engineer, ... Read more

24 Sep 2021

45mins

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