Going on tour can be exhausting and difficult no matter what level of success an artist is at. Wether you're riding in a million dollar tour bus for months at a time or an 80s Chevy Astro as a weekend warrior, Murphy's Law reigns supreme. It's impossible to plan for every single scenario, but there are some steps you can take to be more prepared, and to lighten the mental and physical load. In this episode, Melody and Dustin share some of their tips for ensuring that your tour goes smoothly the next time you hit the road.
Becoming a teacher is a common pathway taken by many people along their never-ending musical journeys. For some, it can be a great way to make a little extra money during college or between gigs. For others, it can be a life-long passion and career. Regardless of how you approach it, there are a plethora of reasons to consider stepping into the world of music education; and some reasons why you shouldn't...In this episode, Melody and Dustin share the pros, cons, and some methods they've learned as both students and teachers, and offer some advice and thoughts on how you can do it too.
Sometimes the idea of personal property is easy to understand. Take for example, the ownership of a house, a car, or a guitar. These physical items come with deeds, registration, or receipts that legally verify in writing who owns them and provide evidence of that ownership in cases of theft and disputes. But what about the intangible things like ideas and songs? You can't see or touch a thought, and sounds are just vibrations transferred through the medium of air, into our ears, and then converted by our brains into something we can comprehend. So how do you protect THOSE things from theft? In today's episode, Melody and Dustin discuss copyright laws, intellectual property, and the myths and misconceptions surrounding them.
Whether you're a film aficionado, an aspiring composer, or simply someone fascinated by the art of storytelling, the creative process of cinematic creation and the music that brings cinema to life is multi-faceted and can be complex to navigate. Donnie Gee takes listeners through his unique journey from film school to being part of a production company currently creating a full-length feature film titled "Tom Doesn't Care." Join Melody and Dustin as they gain valuable insights into the collaborative and dynamic world of composing music for films.
Trust is a valuable and intimate thing to share with another person. It can make or break relationships, bands, and even entire nations. Having another person's trust is like holding their heart and soul in your very hands and must be treated in a similar manner. In this episode, Melody and Dustin sit down with their incredibly talented friends, Hannah Zale and Carly Gibson of The Pussywillows, to discuss the importance of trust in others and trust in yourself in all aspects of art and life.