Home
Categories
EXPLORE
True Crime
Comedy
Society & Culture
Business
Sports
Health & Fitness
Technology
About Us
Contact Us
Copyright
© 2024 PodJoint
Loading...
0:00 / 0:00
Podjoint Logo
US
Sign in

or

Don't have an account?
Sign up
Forgot password
https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts211/v4/df/3c/de/df3cde7e-c2cf-30eb-425a-84b42f22d90f/mza_5610703874365595474.jpg/600x600bb.jpg
Studio Musician Academy
Studio Musician Academy
40 episodes
1 month ago
Send us a text In todays episode we are discussing the craft of writing Nashville number charts. Our guests are David Dorn and Leland Grant. David is a first call Nashville session player, producer, and studio owner. He’s also a Studio Musician academy co founder and mentor who created an incredible training program on chart writing which is available at studiomuscianacademy.com Leland Grant is a Producer, Songwriter, studio owner and cofounder of a ground breaking app called Nashville ...
Show more...
Music Interviews
Education,
Music,
Business,
Careers,
Courses
RSS
All content for Studio Musician Academy is the property of Studio Musician Academy and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Send us a text In todays episode we are discussing the craft of writing Nashville number charts. Our guests are David Dorn and Leland Grant. David is a first call Nashville session player, producer, and studio owner. He’s also a Studio Musician academy co founder and mentor who created an incredible training program on chart writing which is available at studiomuscianacademy.com Leland Grant is a Producer, Songwriter, studio owner and cofounder of a ground breaking app called Nashville ...
Show more...
Music Interviews
Education,
Music,
Business,
Careers,
Courses
Episodes (20/40)
Studio Musician Academy
A Studio Musicians Guide to The Nashville Number System
Send us a text In todays episode we are discussing the craft of writing Nashville number charts. Our guests are David Dorn and Leland Grant. David is a first call Nashville session player, producer, and studio owner. He’s also a Studio Musician academy co founder and mentor who created an incredible training program on chart writing which is available at studiomuscianacademy.com Leland Grant is a Producer, Songwriter, studio owner and cofounder of a ground breaking app called Nashville ...
Show more...
1 month ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Studio Musician Academy
Jerry Roe - Drummer/Bassist (Luke Combs, Post Malone, Dolly Parton)
Send us a textTodays guest is Jerry Roe. Jerry is an ACM award winning, first call Nashville session drummer/bassist, and one half of the heavy duo, Friendship Commanders.Jerry’s career is a shining example of how to remain unapologetically authentic to one’s creative and personal identity while crafting a top tier career in the music business. Jerry has held down the pocket for artists like Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton, Post Malone, The Legendary Shackshakers, Secondhand Sere...
Show more...
1 year ago
41 minutes

Studio Musician Academy
JIMMY WALLACE - KEYBOARD (THE WALLFLOWERS, JOE WALSH, MIRANDA LAMBERT)
Send us a textToday’s guest is Jimmy Wallace!Hailing from Shreveport Louisiana, Jimmy is a Nashville based Keyboardist who has checked all the boxes of a fulfilled career in serving the song. Jimmy has toured with artists like The Wallflowers, Kenny Wayne Shepard, Joe Walsh, and Jewel. He’s served in the studio alongside acts such as Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum, and Bonnie Bishop. Balancing a steady career between live gigs and studio work is an insurmountable feat for mo...
Show more...
1 year ago
36 minutes

Studio Musician Academy
Terence F. Clark - Drummer (Robert Cray, Sheryl Crow, Lauren Diagle)
Send us a textToday’s guest is Terence F. Clark. Terence is a Grammy Nominated drummer, producer, composer and artist. Following the motto of “There’s not a right way, but there is a wrong way,” Terence has combined his technical skill with an artist-first mindset that has helped him master the art of serving the song. Terence has held down the pocket in the studio for artists like Robert Cray, Sheryl Crow, Lauren Daigle, Toby Mac, and Joss Stone. He is currently in the touring band for ...
Show more...
1 year ago
57 minutes

Studio Musician Academy
B. JAMES LOWRY - Guitar (Tim McGraw, Pretty Lights, Jewel)
Send us a textToday’s guest is B James Lowry! B James is a Nashville based guitarist, composer, and producer. He’s sat in the coveted guitar chair on recordings for artists like Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, Pretty Lights, Jewel, and even the Chipmunks! After getting his start as a touring side-man with some of the industry’s biggest acts, B. James made a risky leap in burning his ships and transitioning into the session scene full time. Trading a six figure career to become a $50 per track de...
Show more...
1 year ago
30 minutes

Studio Musician Academy
Kent Wells - Producer (Dolly Parton, Reba, Kenny Rogers)
Send us a textToday’s guest is Kent Wells. A guitar player, producer, studio owner, and songwriter, Kent’s road case bumper sticker is “Enjoy the climb.” Over a 30+ year, he has summited the peaks of every aspect of the recording industry. Kent began his ascent after his available notice on the musicians union bulletin board caught the eye of Keith Whitley’s bandleader. After standing behind the spotlight of one of Nashville’s most exciting new acts at the time, he then went on to tour w...
Show more...
1 year ago
28 minutes

Studio Musician Academy
MIKE BRIGNARDELLO - BASS (REBA, BLAKE SHELTON, BILLY RAY CYRUS)
Send us a textTodays guest is Mike Brignardello. Mike has been holding down the groove as a first call session Bass player for over 40 years. Mike’s career journey started in his soulful hometown of Memphis. He then hit the road with Christian acts, DeGarmo & Key and Amy Grant, before becoming a founding member of the rock band Giant, and eventually planting his bass in Nashville’s country music session scene. We could list all of the artists that Mike has served over the years, but ...
Show more...
1 year ago
26 minutes

Studio Musician Academy
Bryan Sutton - Acoustic Gutar (Rick Skaggs, Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks)
Send us a textIf you’ve ever seen or heard a guitar picking unicorn, you were probably witnessing the work of Bryan Sutton. While our brief introduction could barely scratch the surface of covering the immense accomplishments of one of the most sought after acoustic guitar players in the recording industry, we’ll do our best.Bryan is a Grammy award winner and nine-time international Bluegrass music association guitar player of the year. Over the past 30 years Bryan has shared the stage and st...
Show more...
1 year ago
51 minutes

Studio Musician Academy
Kris Donegan - Guitar (Darius Rucker, Shania Twain, Colbie Caillat
Send us a textToday’s guest is Kris Donegan. If there’s a model example for developing your own preverbal box to fit into, Kris’ career is the blueprint. His unique approach to the session guitar chair has landed him on records with artists ranging from Darius Rucker, Shania Twain, and Kane Brown to Colbie Caillat, Third Eye Blind, and Michael W. Smith. He is an ACM guitar player of the year nominee, with numerous #1’s and Grammy winning recordings on his deep resume of studio sessions.Kris h...
Show more...
1 year ago
40 minutes

Studio Musician Academy
Steve Brewster- Drums (Dierks Bentley, Faith Hill, Chicago)
Send us a textTodays guest is first call, Nashville session drummer, Steve Brewster. Over the past 30+ years, Steve has lended his eclectic approach on the drum set to records for a vast array of artists such as Richard Marx, Faith Hill, Dierks Bentley, Michael W. Smith, Chicago, and Jewel. Steve has mastered the art of session playing, with an approach that puts the artistic vision of the song and the big picture of the band performance before his own instrument. Utilizing what he refer...
Show more...
2 years ago
40 minutes

Studio Musician Academy
Mike Waldron - Guitar (Martina McBride, Lee Ann Womack, Jon Bon Jovi)
Send us a textTodays guest is Mike Waldron. Mike has been picking through major tours and studio sessions for over 30 years. As a first call guitar player, he’s supported artists like Martina McBride, Lee Ann Womack, Luke Combs, and Hillary Scott. Starting his career in LA club scene, Mike followed the “say yes to every gig” mentality which helped him polish his craft and connect with countless artists and songwriters. One of those songwriters, Jan Buckingham, suggested he make the trek ...
Show more...
2 years ago
40 minutes

Studio Musician Academy
Greg Morrow- Drummer (Dixie Chicks, Bob Seger, Luke Bryan)
Send us a textGreg Morrow has dominated the drum chair in Nashville record sessions for nearly 3 decades. He’s laid the groove for artists spanning from Deana Carter and Steve Earl to Garth Brooks and Dixie Chicks to Luke Combs and Jon Pardi. Greg is a two time, ACM Drummer of the Year award winner, and can be heard on countless number one records.Greg found his passion for drums early. He starting a band as a pre-teen and played club gigs around his hometown of Memphis through high school. T...
Show more...
2 years ago
44 minutes

Studio Musician Academy
TODD LOMBARDO (KACEY MUSGRAVES, NIALL HORAN, MORGAN WALLEN)
Send us a textTodays Guest is Todd Lombardo! Todd’s career has been a masterful balancing act of execution as a first call studio musician, songwriter and producer. His catalog of recording credits have amassed over 3 billion streams. He’s earned 2 nominations for ACM acoustic guitar player of the year, and has collaborated with artists ranging from Niall Horan and James Bay, to Morgan Wallen and Sam Hunt, to Kacey Musgraves and Vince Gill.Todd’s path into the upper echelon of the record...
Show more...
2 years ago
33 minutes

Studio Musician Academy
Jeffery Roach - (Tim McGraw, Ne-Yo, Giorgio Moroder)
Send us a textToday’s guest is Jeff Roach! Jeff is a phenomenal keyboardist, and arguably one of the best sound design/synth programmers out there. The man doesn’t even own Omnisphere. That’s how much of a badass he is. Always a great energy in the room, and an incredible ear for music. If you’re looking for clues on how to maintain a consistent career on an instrument that has buried many in its ever-evolving, technological wake- you'll love this episode!Support the s...
Show more...
2 years ago
41 minutes

Studio Musician Academy
Tom Bukovac- Guitarist (Steve Nicks, Willie Nelson, Joe Walsh)
Send us a textToday's guest is Tom Bukovac. If you're unaware of this man, strap in. Yes, he's played on everything. Yes, he's toured with Joe Walsh, Faith Hill, Ann Wilson, and more. And yes, he's handsome. Most importantly however, he cares for the craft on a level that is truly awe-inspiring. Prepare for some wisdom, laughs, and tales from one the self proclaimed "soon-be-legends." But he's already a legend in our hearts and minds. Support the showJoin The Band for FREE at s...
Show more...
2 years ago
46 minutes

Studio Musician Academy
Dylan Wissing- Drummer (Alicia Keys, Drake, Jay Z, Kanye West)
Send us a textToday's guest is Dylan Wissing!Dylan is an in demand session drummer, studio owner, and educator. The New York Times applauded Dylan as “a musicians white whale.” We definitely agree and are honored to have been able to catch him for this incredible interview.Dylan’s work can be heard on records for artists including John Legend, Alicia Keys, Drake, Kanye West, Jay-Z, and Eminem to name a few. A student of chasing down the perfect sound, Dylan has put his sonic stamp on sample p...
Show more...
2 years ago
38 minutes

Studio Musician Academy
Caroline Jones- Singer/Songwriter (Zac Brown Band)
Send us a textToday’s guest is Caroline Jones. Caroline is a multi-instrumentalist and multi-genre singer songwriter. Her latest solo project reached #4 on the iTunes country charts. She’s been featured on the Grand Ole Opry, The Tonight Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and The Today Show.Caroline is also the first female member of the iconic Zac Brown Band. Caroline brings an amazing perspective as both the hired musician and as artist hiring the musicians, depending on which side of the glass...
Show more...
2 years ago
36 minutes

Studio Musician Academy
Jenee Fleenor- Fiddle (Jon Pardi, Steven Tyler, Blake Shelton)
Send us a textToday's guest is Jenee Fleenor! Jenee is a first call fiddle player, songwriter, vocalist, and recording artist. She is a 4 time CMA musician of the year award winner, and the first woman to be nominated for the award. In 2019, Jenee was the first fiddle player to win the award in over 20 years. In an era when her primary instrument was largely considered out of vogue in the mainstream market, Jenee discovered a unique path to bringing a fresh approach which landed her on record...
Show more...
2 years ago
1 hour 23 minutes

Studio Musician Academy
Eli Beaird- Bassist (Willie Nelson, James Bay, Shawn Mendez)
Send us a textToday's guest is Eli Beaird!Eli is a first call session bass player and runs Beaird Music Group, one of Nashville’s most in demand demo studios. Eli is an ACM Bass Player of the Year Nominee and his bass laying can be heard on records for artists ranging from Shania Twain and Willie Nelson to James Bay and Shawn Mendez.Eli’s perspective as a bass player, band leader and studio owner offers an amazing insight into the various pathways musicians can take towards the coveted chair ...
Show more...
2 years ago
1 hour 15 minutes

Studio Musician Academy
Steve Mackey- Bassist (Luke Combs, Dolly Parton, The Wallflowers)
Send us a textToday’s guest is Steve Mackey! Steve has been holding down the low end as a mainstay session player for over two decades. He comfortably floats between genres having supported artists like Luke Combs, Indie Aria, Lucinda Williams, The Wallflowers, Delbert McClinton, and Dolly Parton. Mackey is an ACM Bass Player of the year nominee, and has been featured in the house bands for Bonnaroo Super Jam, CMA Fest, and The NSAI Songwriter hall of fame. Steve is the bass playing vers...
Show more...
2 years ago
43 minutes

Studio Musician Academy
Send us a text In todays episode we are discussing the craft of writing Nashville number charts. Our guests are David Dorn and Leland Grant. David is a first call Nashville session player, producer, and studio owner. He’s also a Studio Musician academy co founder and mentor who created an incredible training program on chart writing which is available at studiomuscianacademy.com Leland Grant is a Producer, Songwriter, studio owner and cofounder of a ground breaking app called Nashville ...