Music Makers San Diego

In this episode, Gary talks with Jeff Livingstone about what he looks for in a song, his business degree in Entertainment & Hospitality Management, what the most challenging part of the songwriting process is for him & much more. Jeff also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/jefflivingstonemusichttps://jefflivingstone.com

In this latest episode, Gary talks with Michael Hill about his first introduction to music, what method he uses to improve his singing, what impact he hopes his songs have on his listeners & much more. Michael also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/michaelh.musichttps://michaelofficial.com

In this episode, Gary talks with Celina Rescott about her early musical journey, her different singing styles, why she never goes back to change a song once it's done & a lot more. Celina also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/celina_rescotthttps://www.instagram.com/celinaandtheembers

In this latest episode, Gary talks with Dakota Ringer about what really inspired him to play music & write, what he likes to write about, his favorite type of venue to play & much more. Dakota also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/dakotaringermusichttps://www.instagram.com/thenakedimusichttps://www.dakotaringer.com

In this episode, Gary talks with Ryan Sheker about his first introduction to music, the first song he ever wrote, his songwriting goals & much more. Ryan also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/ryansheker

In this latest episode, Gary talks with Heath Farmer, of the band Coastal Wolves, about the music he listened to growing up & through college, what it was about songwriting that interested him, the most rewarding part of the songwriting process & much more. Heath also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/coastal.wolveshttps://www.instagram.com/heath.alan.farmer

In this episode, Gary talks with Melody Ebner about her musical family, how important the arts are in school, what the most challenging part of the songwriting process is for her & much more. Melody also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/melodyebnermusichttps://www.melodyebnermusic.com

In this latest episode, Gary talks with Gayle Skidmore about Lisa Loeb's influence, how easy or difficult it is for song ideas to come to her, her two year songwriting project for Patreon & much more. Gayle also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/gayleskidmorehttps://www.gayleskidmore.com

In this episode, Gary talks with Roni Lee about what it was like working with the famed L.A. manager & producer, Kim Fowley; what it was like filling in for Dale Bozzio at a Missing Persons concert; how the music industry has changed since she started in it back in the '70s & so much more. Roni also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/ronileeofficialhttps://ronileegroup.com

In this latest episode, Gary talks with Shua about his early obsession with storytelling, writing songs where the listener feels a part of them, how he deals with writer's block & much more. Shua also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/shuatheshuahttps://shua.fyi

In this episode, Gary talks with Ron Houston about the memories he has of his father's country band, when & why he bought his first guitar, his favorite songwriters & much more. Ron also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/outlawronhoustonhttps://www.instagram.com/berrypicker2024https://ronhouston.net

In this latest episode, Gary talks with Amy Barnhart about her favorite songwriters, how she came to write her first song, what the most challenging part of the songwriting process is for her & much more. Amy also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/amybarnhartmusic

In this episode, Gary talks with Rhea Makiaris about the vocal lessons she took in college, how her songwriting has evolved, her Concert for Your Cause series & much more. Rhea also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://heyrhea.comhttps://concertforyourcause.com

In this latest episode, Gary talks with Dan Gindling about some of his earliest influences, adding a little humor to his songs, topics &/or themes he's drawn to writing about & much more. Dan also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/dangindlingmusichttps://dangindlingmusic.com

In this episode, Gary talks with Hailey Wetzel about the music she listened to growing up & how her taste in music has changed over the years, setting songwriting goals, where she draws her inspiration from for her songs & much more. Hailey also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/haileywetzelmusic

In this latest episode, Gary talks with five time San Diego Music Award winner, Whitney Shay, about her background in theater, writing songs with a message, what it takes to find the time to be creative & so much more. Whitney also performs three of her original songs during the conversation, accompanied on guitar by Aaron Lind.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/whitneyshaysingshttps://www.whitneyshay.comhttps://www.instagram.com/aaronlindmusichttps://www.aaronlindmusic.com

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In this episode, Gary talks with Josue Vazquez about who he credits with influencing his songwriting the most, what it's like to be a musician for hire, the best compliment he's received about his songwriting & his songs & much more. Josue also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/josuevvazquez

In this latest episode, Gary talks with Aaron Bowen about what it was like going to the Guitar Institute of Technology, what it was like transitioning from writing instrumentals to songs with lyrics, what it was about songwriting that attracted him to it & much more. Aaron also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/aaronbowen

In this episode, Gary talks with Shhhhh band members, Rheanna Downey & Molly Jenson, about how they came up with their band name, how they came to play together & why, what songwriting together is like for them & much more. Rheanna & Molly also perform three of their original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/shhhhhthebandhttps://www.shhhhhtheband.com

In this latest episode, Gary talks with Keilani Mai about when the music bug first hit her, the challenges she's faced as an independent artist, where she draws inspiration from for her songs & much more. Keilani also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/keilanimai

In this episode, Gary talks with Danielle Angeloni about her early musical influences, her music therapy & songwriting classes at Berklee College of Music, how her songwriting has evolved over the years & much more. Danielle also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/danielleangelonimusichttps://www.danielleangelonimakesmusic.com

In this latest episode, Gary talks with Kieler Avery about the music she loved as a kid & how it impacted her, how she learned to play guitar, how her mood affects her songwriting & much more. Kieler also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/kieleraveryhttps://kielermusic.com

In this episode, Gary talks with Bryan Miles about when it first hit him that he wanted to play music, why Bob Marley is his musical hero, where he draws his inspiration from for his songs & much more. Bryan also performs three of his original songs, accompanied on guitar by his son, Trey, during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/rockwatcher

In this latest episode, Gary talks with Julia Sage about life growing up in Chile, who she credits with influencing her sound the most, what her main goal is with her music & songs & much more. Julia also performs two of her original songs & an on the spot, improvised song on the Native American flute.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/thejuliasage

In this episode, Gary talks with Kelp band members, Michael & Fred Barden, about how they came up with their band's name, what the songwriting process looks like for them, the best advice they received as songwriters & much more. Michael & Fred also perform three of their original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/kelp_sd

In this latest episode, Gary talks with Justin Froese about who he feels influenced his sound the most, how being into poetry has helped him with his songwriting, his Soulful Songwriters Collective & much more. Justin also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/justinfroese http://justinfroese.com

In this episode, Gary talks with Kenna Rose about her first introduction to music, how her piano lessons when she was younger & her music class in elementary school helped her get to where she is today musically, what the most challenging part of the songwriting process is for her & much more. Kenna also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/kennarosemusic https://www.kennarosemusic.com

In this latest episode, Gary talks with Vanouhi about the first concert she attended & the effect it had on her, her songwriting process, the most rewarding part of the songwriting process & much more. Vanouhi also performs three of her original songs during the conversation, accompanied on guitar by her bandmate, Michael Ruiz.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/vanouhi https://vanouhi.bandzoogle.com

In this episode, Gary talks with Amalgamation band members, Robin Lovejoy & Ivo Mijac, about the birth of the band, their name & logo; where Robin draws her inspiration from for the band's songs, how they describe their music & much more. Robin & Ivo also perform three of their original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/amalgamationrocks https://www.amalgamationmusic.com

In this latest episode, Gary talks with Adana about how valuable it was for her to be in an acapella group in college, how music is a form of emotional relief for her, how she feels about co-writing & much more. Adana also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/adanasaray

In this episode, Gary talks with Jason Estu, of Big Sky Moon, about his first introduction to music, what sets Big Sky Moon apart from other bands like them, what he considers to be the most important job as a songwriter & much more. Jason also performs three of his original songs during the conversation, accompanied by band members David Farrell on pedal steel & Steven B on harmonies.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/bigskymoonband https://www.bigskymoonband.com

In this latest episode, Gary talks with Ash Easton about when the music bug first hit her, striving for a connection with her audience, what she considers to be the most gratifying part of the songwriting process & much more. Ash also performs two of her original songs as well as her spin & arrangement on a classic song, accompanied on electric guitar by her band member, Steven.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/asheaston.music https://asheaston.com

In this episode, Gary talks with Brenda Gail about her passion for surfing, why she wanted to be a songwriter, her songwriting goals for the year & much more. Brenda also performs three of her original songs during the conversation, accompanied on guitar by her band member, Mojo.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/brendagailmusic https://www.brendagailmusic.com

In this latest episode, Gary talks with Miranda Ramos about when she realized she could actually be a songwriter, how making music is a team effort, how songwriting is a collaboration between her & her music partner, Bryan Willson, & much more. Miranda also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/mirandaramosmusic https://www.mirandaramosmusic.com

In this episode, Gary talks with Kaylee Daugherty about her introduction to jazz & the San Diego jazz music scene, her favorite type of venue to play, how songwriting is a vulnerable process for her & much more. Kaylee also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/kayleedaughertymusic https://www.kayleedaughertymusic.com

In this latest episode, as we wrap up our month on the Ramona music scene, Gary talks with Dana Duplan about his involvement with the International Western Music Association, how he keeps songwriting fresh, his favorite type of venue to play & much more. Dana also performs three of his original songs during the conversation, including the one he recorded for the "Our Ramona" compilation album.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/danaduplanmusic https://danaduplanmusic.com

In this episode, Gary talks with Tyler Stamets about playing in his family band, setting goals with his songwriting, his new trio & much more. Tyler also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://tylerstametsmusic.com https://www.instagram.com/tylerstametsofficial

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/musicmakerssdhttps://www.instagram.com/desert_crossing_music

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

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

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

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

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

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