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CML 016: Diversification for the Career Musician with Michael “Nomad” Ripoll

April 22, 2014 — Leave a comment

Michael "Nomad" Ripoll on CML016

I’m so excited to have “Career Guitarist” Michael “Nomad” Ripoll on the show for a second time! The info he gave in the first interview was so great, I had to have him on again!

Today’s topic is DIVERSIFICATION.

Let’s face it. It’s tough to make it in the music industry. So how do people do it? Many diversify.

What I mean by diversification is having more than one kind of income stream. Listen, and be inspired, as Babyface’s music director, Nomad, talks about the many hats he wears in order to   remain successful.

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IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR NOMAD SHARE ABOUT

  • Why diversification is so important.
  • How to break in to a new circle, or network, you are not a part of yet.
  • How to approach social media.
  • And much more!

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Some of the Ways Nomad Diversifies:

People:

Books:

Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook. (Affiliate link)

Gear

Connect:

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CML 013: Guitarist and Producer Tyrone Jackson

March 9, 2014 — Leave a comment

Tyrone Jackson on CML

Tyrone Jackson is a guitarist and producer who’s incredible musical feel has enabled him to play with CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Lalah Hathaway, Chante Moore, Maysa from Incognito, Kurt Carr, Andrae Crouch, Jonathan Nelson, William McDowell, and many more.

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IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR TYRONE SHARE ABOUT

  • The gear he uses to record his sweet guitar tones.
  • How he approaches practicing the guitar.
  • Tips for guitarists to step into the next level.
  • What investments he would make if he had to start his music career over.
  • What music theory did for him.
  • The importance of being prepared for opportunities.

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Links:

Gear:

Connect:

Quote: “Success is when preparation meets opportunity.”

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CML009: Insights from Babyface Music Director Michael “Nomad” Ripoll

February 1, 2014 — 3 Comments

Michael "Nomad" Ripoll on CML

Michael “Nomad” Ripoll truly is a drifter who has made his presence known in countless cities around the world. However, he does not wander about without direction or purpose.

With his skills as a session guitarist, composer for TV and film, solo artist, and music director for Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, his journey has led him around the world to touch the hearts of many with his guitars and various stringed instruments and the sound of his voice.

Some of his film work includes Men in Black 3, Kung Fu Panda, The Departed, Terminator 3, Into the Blue, and What Women Want.

His television score compositions include American Idol, The Today Show, Desperate Housewives, ABC World News, and So You Think You Can Dance, among many others.

The talented artists he has worked with include Celine Dion, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Carrie Underwood, Michael McDonald, Trisha Yearwood, Michael W. Smith, Justin Bieber, tobyMac, Kirk Whalum, CeCe Winans, Vanessa Williams, and many, many more.

Nomad has graciously taken the time to share of his wisdom and experience in the music industry and I’m stoked to have him as the guest on today’s show!

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IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR NOMAD SHARE ABOUT

  • The ins and outs of endorsements.
  • Having a long-term mindset.
  • The story behind the nickname “Nomad.”
  • The dangers of “entitlement.”
  • Ear musicians vs. musicians that read.
  • How to stand out from the crowd and GET MORE GIGS!
  • Also, Nomad gives the first live CML performance with his song “Perfect World.”
  • And more…

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Links:

Check out Nomad’s EP “Sky” HERE!!!

Gear:

Lessons:

Connect:

Nomad is going to perform live at The Bitter End in New York City Thursday Feb 6, 2014 at 8:30PM. If you won’t be in NY, check out the streaming option on their website.

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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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Free Practice Tracks!

July 17, 2013 — Leave a comment

As musicians, it’s important to keep our chops up. A great way to do that is to play with other musicians. The problem is we can’t always make that happen.

For those situations, backing tracks are great.

I found a free source at guitarbackingtrack.com. They have over 10,000 tracks to choose from. From B.B. King to Clapton, you’ll find the style you want. They have tons of popular songs to play to.

Some of the tracks aren’t very well done, but, most work well enough to practice that Joe Satriani lick you’ve just learned!

Here’s a quick video of me playing to one of them. Check out the tracks and take your playing to the next level!

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