Amplified Studios, Gary Lee, Gabe Dagrezio, Marc Polit
170 episodes
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Broadcasting from Amplified Studios in Southern California, a number of hosts create weekly podcasts meant to amplify other local musicians in SoCal.
There is "Amplified Radio" which is an interview show with audio engineers, local artists, and music business professionals with tips on how to use social media, how to book gigs around San Diego, and an ending segment on this week's best SD shows. Each episode also includes some silly games related to being an asshole about music and what politicians listen to in their free time.
There is also "Music Makers San Diego" hosted by long-time radio guy Gary Lee where he interviews local San Diego talent each week and records 2-4 original songs of theirs in the studio as part of the podcast. Gary is a pro at asking about each artists' songwriting approach, experience in the industry, and future plans.
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Broadcasting from Amplified Studios in Southern California, a number of hosts create weekly podcasts meant to amplify other local musicians in SoCal.
There is "Amplified Radio" which is an interview show with audio engineers, local artists, and music business professionals with tips on how to use social media, how to book gigs around San Diego, and an ending segment on this week's best SD shows. Each episode also includes some silly games related to being an asshole about music and what politicians listen to in their free time.
There is also "Music Makers San Diego" hosted by long-time radio guy Gary Lee where he interviews local San Diego talent each week and records 2-4 original songs of theirs in the studio as part of the podcast. Gary is a pro at asking about each artists' songwriting approach, experience in the industry, and future plans.
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Kimiko about her experience going to the School of Rock, what one reviewer's comments about her entry in the NPR Tiny Desk Contest meant to her, what her first song was & how her songwriting has evolved since then & much more. Kimiko also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.
https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd
https://www.instagram.com/kimiko_music
In this episode, Gary talks with John Katchur about his residency at Java Joe's in the early 90s, his song about a girl killed by a local California Highway Patrol officer, what he sees as a challenging part of the co-writing process & much more. John also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.
https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd
https://www.instagram.com/johnkatchur
https://johnkatchurmusic.com
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Jordan, aka Mangosauce, about how taking Polynesian dance when she was younger helped to shape how she views artistry, who she credits with influencing her current sound, how themes of sustainability & social justice factor into her songs & much more. Jordan also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.
https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd
https://www.instagram.com/mangosauce_j
In this episode, Gary talks with Miro Imani about how his taste in music has changed over the years, how his guitar playing helps shape how he writes, his goal of writing a song a day for a year & much more. Miro also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.
https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd
https://www.instagram.com/miroguy
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Paul Yoon about his favorite songwriters, his bachelor's degree in music, topics he likes to write about & much more. Paul also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.
https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd
https://www.instagram.com/paulyoonmusic
https://paulyoon.bandcamp.com
In this episode, Gary talks with Kris & Marq Calabio, The Calabio Twins, about their first introduction to music, the band that helped to change the way they thought about music, how the songwriting process works for them & much more. Kris & Marq also perform two of their original songs as well as their spin & arrangement on a song from a band that has inspired them to make the kind of music they make.
https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd
https://shorturl.at/0Tpzy
https://calabiotwins.bandcamp.com
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Chris Avetta about her musical heroes, what helps her to come up with lines for songs, her project The Morning Room & much more. Chris also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.
https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd
https://www.instagram.com/chrisavetta
https://www.instagram.com/themorningroommusic
In this episode, Gary talks with Max Doty, aka Maxwell The Great, about his first concert experience, what made him decide to drop his studies in environmental engineering, how he handles writer's block & much more. Max also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.
https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd
https://www.instagram.com/maxwellthegreatmusic
https://www.maxwellthegreat.com
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Anna May about the music she listened to growing up & how her taste in music has changed, if any, over the years; why she prioritizes the lyrics over the melody, her love for the art of improvisation & much more. Anna also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.
https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd
https://www.instagram.com/annamayfolk
https://annamaymusic.com
In this episode, Gary talks with Eric Neilson about what he's been up to since he was first on the show a couple years ago, including his YouTube channel & Dharma Den Sessions, his vision for creating a new & innovative community based cannabis cafe for creatives & veterans, his new album & much more. Eric also performs two new songs during the conversation.
https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd
https://www.instagram.com/ericneilson
https://www.neilsonmusic.com
https://www.instagram.com/dharmadensessions
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Jeff Brinkman about how music affects him on a personal level, his experience on season three of the X Factor, the three seasons of his creative process & much more. Jeff also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.
https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd
https://www.instagram.com/jeffbrinkman
https://www.jeffbrinkmanmusic.com
In this episode, Gary talks with Bonnie Nicholls about what inspired her to be a songwriter, the monthly song circle she co-hosts, how her songwriting has evolved since she first started writing & much more. Bonnie also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.
https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd
https://www.instagram.com/banicholls
https://bonnienichollsmusic.com
https://www.birdsonatrain.com
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Sophie London about her experience at a Green Day concert, the first song she ever wrote, the best advice she's received about her songwriting & much more. Sophie also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.
https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd
https://www.instagram.com/sophielondon
In this episode, Gary talks with Heatherlyn about how her spirituality transfers to her music, her work with the organization Peace Jam, what rituals she uses to get her into the zone to write & much more. Heatherlyn also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.
https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd
https://www.instagram.com/heatherlynmusic
https://www.heatherlynmusic.com
https://www.patreon.com/HeatherlynMusic
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Michael Gilas about why he put off his dream of making music until recently, what songwriters influenced the way he writes, how music & songwriting saved him after a near death experience & much more. Michael also performs three of his original songs during the conversation, accompanied on keyboard by Allan Phillips.
https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd
https://www.instagram.com/michaelpaulgilas
https://michaelgilas.com
In this episode, Gary talks with Haley Montgomery, aka DALL, about her past involvement in the Christian music scene; her nonprofit, The Table Art Society; her songwriting process & much more. Haley also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.
https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd
https://www.instagram.com/haleymontgomerymusic
https://www.instagram.com/what.a.dall
https://thetableartsociety.com
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Derren Raser about when he discovered his musical voice, what song of his stands out as a turning point in his career, why his latest album was such a special project for him & so much more. Derren also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.
https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd
https://www.instagram.com/derrenraser
https://www.derrenraser.com
In this episode, Gary talks with Mark Montijo about his time meeting Kris Kristofferson, how his first album after taking a break from music for several decades came about, what it was about songwriting that sparked his interest & much more. Mark also performs three of his original songs during the conversation, accompanied by Lenny Bole on banjo & vocals.
https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd
https://www.instagram.com/rabbithavenmusic
https://markmontijo.com
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Pat McBride about the music being played in his house when he was growing up, how he learned to play the guitar, a song he recently wrote for an upcoming movie & much more. Pat also plays three of his original songs during the conversation.
https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd
https://www.instagram.com/mcbride_music
In this episode, Gary talks with San Diego Music Award winner, Alex Bergan, about what winning an SDMA means to him as an artist, what he considers to be his most valuable trait as a songwriter, a story of one woman's reaction to a song of his & much more. Alex also performs three of his original songs during the conversation, including the one that won him an award this year.
https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd
https://www.instagram.com/alexbergan_official
Broadcasting from Amplified Studios in Southern California, a number of hosts create weekly podcasts meant to amplify other local musicians in SoCal.
There is "Amplified Radio" which is an interview show with audio engineers, local artists, and music business professionals with tips on how to use social media, how to book gigs around San Diego, and an ending segment on this week's best SD shows. Each episode also includes some silly games related to being an asshole about music and what politicians listen to in their free time.
There is also "Music Makers San Diego" hosted by long-time radio guy Gary Lee where he interviews local San Diego talent each week and records 2-4 original songs of theirs in the studio as part of the podcast. Gary is a pro at asking about each artists' songwriting approach, experience in the industry, and future plans.
