In todays episode, Jon discusses the social media channels that every cover band should be using and ways in which to use them best. For us musicians, it's important to make sure we not only practice our instrument and develop our technical skills, but also our business, marketing skills and important life skills in mindset. If you're a musician, professional or beginner, and are interested in become the best version of yourself, then this is the podcast for you! Check out all our episodes on ev...
May 12, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 37
In todays episode, Jon speaks about gigging for free. Should you do it? should you avoid it? check out this video to see what things you should think about before saying no. For us musicians, it's important to make sure we not only practice our instrument and develop our technical skills, but also our business, marketing skills and important life skills in mindset. If you're a musician, professional or beginner, and are interested in become the best version of yourself, then this is the podcast ...
May 11, 2020•4 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In todays episode, Jon discusses some ideas that you may want to consider when trying to join a cover band agency. Make sure you give this a watch if you're trying to get your band on a music agency. For us musicians, it's important to make sure we not only practice our instrument and develop our technical skills, but also our business, marketing skills and important life skills in mindset. If you're a musician, professional or beginner, and are interested in become the best version of yourself,...
May 10, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In todays episode, Jon teaches you how to make a great promo video for your band on a budget! For us musicians, it's important to make sure we not only practice our instrument and develop our technical skills, but also our business, marketing skills and important life skills in mindset. If you're a musician, professional or beginner, and are interested in become the best version of yourself, then this is the podcast for you! Check out all our episodes on every podcast platform and the video vers...
May 09, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In todays episode, Jon discusses some ways to help you in choosing your perfect first dance song for your wedding. Check out all our episodes on every podcast platform and the video version on YouTube - just search @penthouse5band Weekly episodes - EVERY WEDNESDAY!
May 08, 2020•4 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In todays episode, Jon shows you one idea that is a great way to get some online sessions as a musician. In this episode he'll show you how to go through the entire process of getting work and recording your part. For us musicians, it's important to make sure we not only practice our instrument and develop our technical skills, but also our business, marketing skills and important life skills in mindset. If you're a musician, professional or beginner, and are interested in become the best versio...
May 07, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In todays episode, Jon speaks about 10 tips that will help make choose your perfect wedding band. If you're looking for live music for you're wedding then check out this episode so you don't miss some tips that will make your search easier! For us musicians, it's important to make sure we not only practice our instrument and develop our technical skills, but also our business, marketing skills and important life skills in mindset. If you're a musician, professional or beginner, and are intereste...
May 06, 2020•4 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In todays episode, Jon speaks about 10 tips that will help make you a better band leader in your band. It's important to constantly improve in the all areas as musician. For us musicians, it's important to make sure we not only practice our instrument and develop our technical skills, but also our business, marketing skills and important life skills in mindset. If you're a musician, professional or beginner, and are interested in become the best version of yourself, then this is the podcast for ...
May 05, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 30
PART 4. In todays episode, Jon speaks with Ryan Kaynon, drummer and band leader of party band The Alchemists. This is a 4 part series that discusses the ins and outs of running a cover band. For us musicians, it's important to make sure we not only practice our instrument and develop our technical skills, but also our business, marketing skills and important life skills in mindset. If you're a musician, professional or beginner, and are interested in become the best version of yourself, then thi...
May 04, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 29
PART 3. In todays episode, Jon speaks with Ryan Kaynon, drummer and band leader of party band The Alchemists. This is a 4 part series that discusses the ins and outs of running a cover band. For us musicians, it's important to make sure we not only practice our instrument and develop our technical skills, but also our business, marketing skills and important life skills in mindset. If you're a musician, professional or beginner, and are interested in become the best version of yourself, then thi...
May 03, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 28
PART 2. In todays episode, Jon speaks with Ryan Kaynon, drummer and band leader of party band The Alchemists. This is a 4 part series that discusses the ins and outs of running a cover band. For us musicians, it's important to make sure we not only practice our instrument and develop our technical skills, but also our business, marketing skills and important life skills in mindset. If you're a musician, professional or beginner, and are interested in become the best version of yourself, then thi...
May 02, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In todays episode, Jon and Dave talk about the future, the technologies and predictions of them coming out into the public sector. First discussing what technologies we come in contact with in 2020 on a daily basis and then discussing what the future holds. For us musicians, it's important to make sure we not only practice our instrument and develop our technical skills, but also our business, marketing skills and important life skills in mindset. If you're a musician, professional or beginner, ...
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In todays episode, Jon and Dave speak about the Corona Virus. It's the craziest time at the moment and the impact has really hit freelance musicians. What can we do to stay positive and get through this time? For us musicians, it's important to make sure we not only practice our instrument and develop our technical skills, but also our business, marketing skills and important life skills in mindset. If you're a musician, professional or beginner, and are interested in become the best version of ...
Apr 01, 2020•59 min
In todays episode, Jon speaks with fellow band leader and drummer of The Sparks . They speak on both their experiences as freelance musicians and what it takes to earn a good income from music. For us musicians, it's important to make sure we not only practice our instrument and develop our technical skills, but also our business, marketing skills and important life skills in mindset. If you're a musician, professional or beginner, and are interested in become the best version of yourself, then ...
Mar 18, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In todays episode, Jon speaks with fellow band leader and drummer of The Sparks. They discuss how to become a cruise ship musician, from audition to successful career. For us musicians, it's important to make sure we not only practice our instrument and develop our technical skills, but also our business, marketing skills and important life skills in mindset. If you're a musician, professional or beginner, and are interested in become the best version of yourself, then this is the podcast for yo...
Mar 11, 2020•27 min
In todays episode, Jon speaks to fellow band leader and drummer of The Sparks , Michael Keane. They discuss the life of a band leader, what's its like to work in a wedding band and how to get through the tough spots. For us musicians, it's important to make sure we not only practice our instrument and develop our technical skills, but also our business, marketing skills and important life skills in mindset. If you're a musician, professional or beginner, and are interested in become the best ver...
Mar 04, 2020•11 min
In todays episode, Jon and Dave talk about the MUST do's at weddings fairs as a supplier. They discuss their recent experience at DeVere wedding fair in January 2020, highlighting what worked and what they would change on their next wedding fair. For us musicians, it's important to make sure we not only practice our instrument and develop our technical skills, but also our business, marketing skills and important life skills in mindset. If you're a musician, professional or beginner, and are int...
Feb 26, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In todays episode, Jon and Dave review the 2020 Superbowl Half-time show, featuring Jennifer Lopez & Shakira. For us musicians, it's important to make sure we not only practice our instrument and develop our technical skills, but also our business, marketing skills and important life skills in mindset. If you're a musician, professional or beginner, and are interested in become the best version of yourself, then this is the podcast for you! Check out all our episodes on every podcast platfor...
Feb 19, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In todays episode, Jon gives his review on another great book called 'The ONE THING', written by Gary Keller. For us musicians, it's important to make sure we not only practice our instrument and develop our technical skills, but also our business, marketing skills and important life skills in mindset. If you're a musician, professional or beginner, and are interested in become the best version of yourself, then this is the podcast for you! Check out all our episodes on every podcast platform an...
Feb 05, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode of the Penthouse 5 Podcast, Jon chats with singer/musician, Carlos Coriano. They chat about what its like being a freelance musician in the UK and the USA. discussing auditions, working with agents and what it takes to really be a working musician in 2020. If you're interested in learning about music, music business, marketing and all the other necessary skills you need to be a working musician in 2020 and onward, then this is the Podcast for you! Weekly episodes, every Wednesday...
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode, Jon is joined with fellow band member, Dave O'Grady, to discuss the highlights of last year and what things could have been done better! As a musician and as in any profession, it's a good idea to select on what you've achieved and take some time to learn from some of your failures. Failure isn't a bad thing, when you take the time to understand why it happened and what you can do differently next time. If you are interested in Music, music marketing, business and learning about...
Jan 22, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This episode is a review of Hal Elrods' book, The Miracle Morning. In this episode, Jon discusses the lessons and insights taught in this book and how to use them in your life. Its a quick summary of the book and what you could potentially get from it. As musicians, we often focus our learning on just our instrument, But, there are many other areas we need to focus on. Marketing, Business, social and networking skills, learning how to deal with different life situations. Thats what tis podcast i...
Jan 15, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 15
As musicians, we tend to learn a lot about our instrument, certain techniques, scales and all those good things, BUT, we also need to invest our time into learning other valuable skills in business, marketing and PEOPLE! In our careers we will inevitably work with a host of different people and create important relationships. In this episode, Jon talks about the skills we need to develop in our interactions with other people and musicians. Jon also references the book, How To Win Friends & I...
Jan 08, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Whether you want to set goals for health, wealth, business or whatever! It’s important to really take some time aside to write out your goals, your desires. Start designing your future!
Jan 02, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode, Jon and Dave discuss the the trials and tribulations of relationships with working musicians! #Gossip #Relationships #Musician #MusicLife If you're a professional musician and looking to learn and improve not only your practical skills but also your business, marketing and mindset, then this is the podcast for you! Weekly episodes - EVERY WEDNESDAY
Jul 06, 2019•23 min
Episode #10 - Podcast on a plane. Dave & Jon record episode 10 whilst on a flight, discussing the big Italian adventure Penthouse 5 have done, movies based on a plane and what is needed to organise a live band performing abroad for a wedding!
Jun 09, 2019•29 min
In this episode, Jon & Dave review The Great War against the Wight Walkers and the Night King. We talk memorable moments, frustrating plots and final predictions!
May 08, 2019•41 min
In this episode, Jon and Dave debate whether you should choose bands based on your own personal taste, or what will make your guests happy. They also talk about how you can trust the band you’re dealing with.
Apr 08, 2019•32 min
In this episode, Jon & Dave discuss the age-old debate - why are wedding bands so expensive?
Mar 27, 2019•36 min
Jon & Dave GET HYPED for the new season of Game Of Thrones and Avengers: Endgame. They talk favourite moments, fan theories and their own personal predictions!
Mar 20, 2019•30 min
