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CML008: Healthier Body = Healthier Career with Eric Ramey

January 24, 2014 — Leave a comment

Eric Ramey before and after

Eric Ramey has a passion for life. It’s infectious.

Though he’s a killer bass player and songwriter, he also is a personal trainer who leads people down a path that gives them more energy, focus, and confidence than before.

Today he’ll share how his life has changed by losing 52 pounds, and how taking care of his body has given him more energy on stage and enhanced his music career.

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IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ERIC SHARE ABOUT

  • How he got motivated to change his body.
  • How to develop good healthy habits.
  • How to use progression to avoid beginner burn out.
  • Eating to get the body you want.
  • What Eric wished he’d known before starting his health journey.
  • Why a musician should care about health.
  • Believing in yourself.

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Links:

Connect:

  • Phone: 256-797-3602
  • Email: ramfit85@gmail.com

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CML007: Finding Your Musical Voice with Dwan Hill

January 18, 2014 — Leave a comment

Dwan Hill on the Complete Music Life Podcast

The Guest on today’s podcast is producer and keyboardist, Dwan Hill.

Dwan is currently on tour with artist/guitarist Jonny Lang.

On top of being a sought after musician, Dwan produces music with a special vibe at the music production studio he opened with his brother, Marcus Hill, called Crystal City.

Also, Dwan’s new EP just came out January 14th! Check it out here!

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR DWAN SHARE ABOUT

  • What it’s like working with Jonny Lang.
  • Difficulties and experience recording Dwan’s new EP the old school way.
  • The impact deadlines have on the way you work.
  • How limitations and boundaries can help creativity.
  • An easy way to weed out your musical ideas.
  • Starting a music production company.
  • What Dwan wished he’d known before at the start of his career.
  • What Dwan learned from a mistake he made in his career.
  • The musical investments that gave the greatest return.

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Jonny Lang’s Band:

Apps:

Connect:

The above iTunes links are affiliate links.

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WANT TO HELP?

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CML006: Developing Musical Common Sense with Drummer Derico Watson

January 9, 2014 — Leave a comment

Derico Watson CML PodcastI’m very excited to have drummer Derico Watson on today’s Complete Music Life Podcast!

Derico has performed or recorded with Victor Wooten, George Duke, Stanley Clarke, Jeff Coffin, Tommy Sims, Stacie Orrico, and many others.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR DERICO SHARE ABOUT

  • What separates a pro drummer from an amateur.
  • How to develop “musical common sense.”
  • How listening to others can help your musical placement.
  • And more…

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RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Music:

Taking Drumming to the Next Level:

Connect:

The above Amazon and iTunes links are affiliate links.

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Let me know what and who you’d like to hear on the show. It seriously takes less than 30 seconds on my Speakpipe page.

WANT TO HELP?

It means a lot that you’ve taken time to listen to the podcast and read this far. I want to make this podcast the best it can be. If you would give an honest review on iTunes I sure would appreciate it. You can also email me with suggestions for the show. Thanks so much for listening!

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CML 005: Drumming and Music with Marcus Hill

January 3, 2014 — 3 Comments

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The guest on today’s show is Drummer Marcus Hill.

Among many talented artists, Marcus has played for Australian guitarist Joe Robinson, Melinda Doolittle, Tommy Sims, and CeCe Winans. He also played drums on the Stellar award-winning Darwin Hobbs album, Champion.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR MARCUS SHARE ABOUT

  • The Nashville studio and production company he opened with his brother, Dwan.
  • The benefits of transcribing
  • Mistakes to avoid when playing the drums
  • Musicianship
  • And more…

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RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Music:

Apps:

Gear:

Books:

Connect:

Some of the above links are affiliates.

LIKED THIS SESSION? PLEASE SHARE IT!

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LEAVE ME A VOICEMAIL!

Let me know what and who you’d like to hear on the show. It seriously takes less than 30 seconds on my Speakpipe page.

WANT TO HELP?

It means a lot that you’ve taken time to listen to the podcast and read this far. I want to make this podcast the best it can be. If you would give an honest review on iTunes I sure would appreciate it. You can also email me with suggestions for the show. Thanks so much for listening!

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