This month we shine the light on Ramona artists. In this episode, Gary talks with Desert Crossing members, Michael J. Dwyer & Rose Darrough, about their musical families, what it's like to be a part of the Ramona music scene & how it's changed over the years, the most challenging part of the songwriting process & much more. Michael & Rose also perform three of their original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/desert_cr...
Feb 09, 2024•35 min•Ep. 89
In this episode, Gary talks with ChickenHawk members, Robert & Zachary Stickney, about how they came up with their name, what their songwriting process is like, how they resolve issues or disagreements during the songwriting process & much more. Robert & Zachary also perform three of their original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/chickenhawk_band https://www.chickenhawkmusic.com
Jan 26, 2024•32 min•Ep. 88
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Dave Booda about how his parents always left the door open for music when he was a kid, the first song he wrote & how it came about, his Songwriter Lock-in experiment & much more. Dave also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://davebooda.com
Jan 19, 2024•36 min•Ep. 87
In this episode, Gary talks with Samer Bakri about how being in choir in school helped him with his singing today, his early days of sound engineering, what it was about songwriting that drew him in & much more. Samer also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/samerbakri
Jan 12, 2024•29 min•Ep. 86
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Salinas Road members, Bill Jones & Paul Cruz, about their musical influences, Bill's classical guitar training & how it factors into their current sound, their take on writing songs with a similar theme & much more. They also perform three of their original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/salinasroadmusic
Jan 05, 2024•36 min•Ep. 85
In this episode, Gary talks with Pacific Records recording artist, Kela Sako, about who influenced her sound the most, what the most rewarding part of songwriting is for her, what she does to get in the zone for writing & much more. Kela also performs three of her original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/kela.sako https://pacificrecords.com/artist/kela-sako
Dec 22, 2023•34 min•Ep. 84
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Marie Haddad about learning to play the piano at a very young age, how her songwriting has evolved since she started writing, how she deals with writer's block & much more. Marie also performs three of her original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/mrihaddad https://mariehaddad.com
Dec 15, 2023•33 min•Ep. 83
In this episode, Gary talks with Gaby Aparicio about setting songwriting goals, how attending songwriting conferences is helping her to be a better songwriter, bringing joy to her listeners & much more. Gaby also performs three of her original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/gabyamusic https://www.gabyaparicio.com
Dec 08, 2023•30 min•Ep. 82
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Cali Taylor about one of the first songs she learned to play on the guitar, what she likes more about performing solo compared to being in a band, why it's important for her songs to resonate with her listeners & much more. Cali also performs three of her original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/calitaylormusic https://www.reverbnation.com/calitaylormusic
Dec 01, 2023•29 min•Ep. 81
In this episode, Gary talks with Tom Jeffrey about opening up for Public Enemy, how his songwriting has evolved since he started his songwriting journey, expressing his feelings & emotions through his songwriting & much more. Tom also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/tomjeffreymusic
Nov 24, 2023•36 min•Ep. 80
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Marlo Smith & Joshua McCleskey of the band, Please Ask for Paul, about the meaning behind the band's name, how journaling has helped them & continues to help them with their songwriting, what they consider to be the most important element of a song & much more. Marlo & Joshua also perform three of their original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/please_askforpaul https://www.ple...
Nov 17, 2023•34 min•Ep. 79
In this episode, Gary talks with Jarod Reyes, aka Thredwood, about his musical family & household, how he came up with the name Thredwood, why he waited 20 years to release his songs & much more. Jarod also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/thredwood https://thredwood.com
Nov 10, 2023•33 min•Ep. 78
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Lissa Dee about the music she listened to growing up, what attracted her to songwriting, writing songs with a message & much more. Lissa also performs three of her original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/musicbylissa https://www.musicbylissa.com
Nov 03, 2023•31 min•Ep. 77
In this episode, Gary talks with Brianna Grace about her introduction to music, how journaling has helped her songwriting, how she is more spontaneous than disciplined with her songwriting & much more. Brianna also performs three of her original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/briannagrace444
Oct 27, 2023•29 min•Ep. 76
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Madison Nocon about what she considers to be the best part of songwriting & why she likes it so much, how poetry has helped her with her songwriting & what it was like to audition for American Idol. Madison also performs three of her original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/madisonnocon
Oct 20, 2023•33 min•Ep. 75
In this episode, Gary talks with Will Stucky about his degree in music composition, where he draws his inspiration from for his songs, what the most difficult part of the songwriting process is for him & much more. Will also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/wstucky https://www.willstucky.com
Oct 13, 2023•37 min•Ep. 74
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Gary Flick about when & where he wrote his first song, what he studied in college, what motivates him, or inspires him to write & much more. Gary also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/garyflickmusic https://www.instagram.com/suederadiogram
Oct 06, 2023•30 min•Ep. 73
In this episode, Gary talks with Amanda Munro about the difference between the music scene in the various cities she's lived in compared to San Diego, her greatest musical inspiration as a child, what the most important element of a song is for her & much more. Amanda also performs three of her original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/musicbyoutlaws https://www.musicbyoutlaws.com
Sep 29, 2023•32 min•Ep. 72
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Lady July about her early performances as a teen, when she writes her best songs, who she credits with influencing her songwriting the most, & much more. Lady July also performs three of her original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/ladyjulymusic
Sep 22, 2023•31 min•Ep. 71
In this episode, Gary talks with Tamar Berk about who inspired her to start her songwriting journey, the meaning of the title to her latest album, what she hopes people take away from her songs & much more. Tamar also performs three of her original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/tamarberkmusic https://tamarberkmusic.com
Sep 15, 2023•31 min•Ep. 70
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Tony Ford about when the music bug first hit him, his love for The Beach Boys as well as his love for original music & much more. Tony also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/tonyfordmusic
Sep 08, 2023•28 min•Ep. 69
In this episode, Gary talks with Michael Dean Goodrich about when he first fell in love with music, when he began his songwriting journey, a serious injury that almost ended his guitar playing days & much more. Michael also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://michaeldeangoodrich.com https://www.instagram.com/michaeldeangoodrich
Sep 01, 2023•36 min•Ep. 68
In this episode, Gary talks with Dylann Jelden, known professionally as Leatea, about when she started on her music journey, who her favorite songwriter is, what she considers to be the most rewarding part of songwriting & much more. Leatea also performs three of her original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/leateamusic
Aug 30, 2023•28 min•Ep. 67
In this episode, Gary talks with Jon & Cat Hasz, of The Beard And The Bird, about what it's like to be a part of the burgeoning music scene in Ramona, how their songwriting has evolved over the years, how they try to make original music they can call their own & much more. Jon & Cat also perform three of their original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/thebeardandthebird
Aug 18, 2023•33 min•Ep. 66
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Alexia Hunter about when she realized she wanted to pursue music on a professional level, what the first song she wrote was about, what the most difficult part of songwriting is for her & much more. Alexia also performs three of her original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/alexia_natalia
Aug 11, 2023•29 min•Ep. 65
In this episode, Gary talks with Jackson Wagner about his introduction to music through his parents, the type of music that speaks to him, his favorite part of the songwriting process & much more. Jackson also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/thejacksonwagner
Aug 04, 2023•30 min•Ep. 64
In this episode, Gary talks with Kahlil Nash about his early beginnings in the entertainment industry; his performance with singer/songwriter & actress, Andra Day; what songwriting is like for him & much more. Kahlil also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/kahlilnash
Jul 28, 2023•34 min•Ep. 63
In this episode, Gary talks with Elizabeth Bowersox about her relation to a former American Idol runner-up, how her involvement in musical theater & vocal training helped her get to where she is musically today, who her favorite songwriters are & much more. Elizabeth also performs three of her original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth.bowersox
Jul 21, 2023•32 min•Ep. 62
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Jessie Lark about the first & very impactful concert she ever attended, her involvement with the Nashville Songwriters Association International, how her songwriting has evolved over the years & much more. Jessie also performs three original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.jessielark.com https://www.instagram.com/jessielarkmusic
Jul 14, 2023•34 min•Ep. 61
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Spirit Duo Band members, Casper Paludan & Elena Edgar, about what they were listening to growing up in their respective countries; Casper's experience playing with jazz guitarist, Pat Metheny; how songwriting is a team effort & much more. Casper & Elena also perform three of their original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/spirit_duo_band
Jul 07, 2023•32 min•Ep. 60
