Fader Jocks Podcast https://faderjocks.com/category/podcast/ Episodes of the Fader Jocks podcast Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:36:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 Fader Jocks is a podcast for audio engineers, music producers, and recording musicians. We talk with world class creative professionals who use their talents to fuel successful careers in studios, on / in front of stages, and on TV & film sets all over the world. We also dive deep into topics & subjects that are of great interest to anyone who works with audio recording, audio mixing, and audio technology of any sort. It’s our hope that this podcast will inspire and educate so that you can create your own place in the world of the music and audio-related Creative Arts! Brian Stephens false episodic Brian Stephens Brian@BrianStephens.com 2024 Brian Stephens LLC 2024 Brian Stephens LLC podcast Get Up Close & Personal With Audio Industry Experts Fader Jocks Podcast http://faderjocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-podcast-cover-art-GOOD.jpg https://faderjocks.com/category/podcast/ Brian Stephens a8c90a98-ee4f-58fa-a60f-cb75a6c5656a Episode 12: Sugarland Guitarist – Scott Patton https://faderjocks.com/ep012/ https://faderjocks.com/ep012/#respond Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:11:18 +0000 https://faderjocks.com/?p=722

For almost three decades, Scott Patton has travelled the world, working on stages and in studios with some of the music industry’s most successful artists. As both a guitarist and a music producer, his prowess and creativity have been heard on radios, TV’s, and streaming apps by millions and millions of people world-wide.

Currently, he is the Musical Director and lead guitarist for singer/songwriter/actress Jennifer Nettles. Scott produced and played guitar on her newest song, “Sassy On Sunday”, which was prominently featured in the HBO hit comedy, “The Righteous Gemstones

Since 2004, Scott has been the Lead Guitarist and Band Leader for the Grammy award winning Country music sensation, Sugarland. Over the last two decades, he has worked with Jon Bon Jovi, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Butch Walker, and far too many people to name here.

In this interview, we get into Scott’s history as part-owner of the illustrious Exocet Studios in Atlanta, GA where he worked on a ton of great albums.

Additionally, Scott and Brian are both playing on the upcoming single from Atlanta-based singer/songwriter Mark Kovaly entitled “Some Days”, which hits all of the digital music services in May 2022.

You can find out more about Scott Patton at his Instagram page .

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https://faderjocks.com/ep012/feed/ 0 For almost three decades, Scott Patton has travelled the world, working on stages and in studios with some of the music industry’s most successful artists. As both a guitarist and a music producer, his prowess and creativity have been heard on radios, For almost three decades, Scott Patton has travelled the world, working on stages and in studios with some of the music industry’s most successful artists. As both a guitarist and a music producer, his prowess and creativity have been heard on radios, TV’s, and streaming apps by millions and millions of people world-wide. Currently, he […] Brian Stephens 12 12 Episode 12: Sugarland Guitarist - Scott Patton full false 2:23:35
Episode 11: Atlanta Guitar Legend – Rick Hinkle (Part 2) https://faderjocks.com/ep011/ https://faderjocks.com/ep011/#respond Thu, 23 Dec 2021 03:52:59 +0000 https://faderjocks.com/?p=711

Brian spends the first half of this episode talking about four tips that you can begin to use today to prepare yourself for work and life in 2022. Using this systematic approach, you can spend the rest of this year getting in the right mindset and charting your course for both your life and career of the next 12 months.

Brian also talks briefly about his plans for 2022 and gives you a few hints at what’s coming in January 2022.

*In this episode, Brian talks about an artist named Peter Andrew. The interview he references can be found below:

Then, Rick Hinkle returns for a catch-up interview. Brian asks him about his work in the 70’s and 80’s with singer/songwriter Paul Davis and about his practice regiment in the early days of his career.

Brian & Rick also talk about Hinkle’s recent cancer diagnosis and resulting chemotherapy treatment. (This is the first time that Rick has gone “on record” about this experience.

You can find out more about Rick’s studio at AudioCamMusic.com.

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https://faderjocks.com/ep011/feed/ 0 Brian spends the first half of this episode talking about four tips that you can begin to use today to prepare yourself for work and life in 2022. Using this systematic approach, you can spend the rest of this year getting in the right mindset and char... Brian spends the first half of this episode talking about four tips that you can begin to use today to prepare yourself for work and life in 2022. Using this systematic approach, you can spend the rest of this year getting in the right mindset and charting your course for both your life and career […] Brian Stephens 11 11 Episode 11: Atlanta Guitar Legend - Rick Hinkle (Part 2) full false 1:09:52
Episode 10: Atlanta Guitar Legend – Rick Hinkle (Part 1) https://faderjocks.com/ep010/ https://faderjocks.com/ep010/#respond Tue, 09 Nov 2021 22:58:32 +0000 https://faderjocks.com/?p=698

Today, Brian takes the first half of the show to discuss the importance of building and cultivating long-lasting professional relationships. He talks about how his industry connections have grown into close, personal friendships over decades. Brian also outlines how that has effected his ability to get steady work over the last 25+ years and how those friendships have helped in times of personal difficulty.

Brian also gives you some very important questions to ask yourself if you find this building of strong, long-lasting relationships to be a problem for you.

Next, we step into a time machine, Marty McFly-style and go back 15 years, to 2006. Today’s interview with Atlanta-native and session guitar legend Rick Hinkle was originally recorded for Brian’s very first podcast series (The Music Pro Show) and released in late 2006 / early 2007.

Rick’s recording credits over the last 50 years are too long and numerous to list here but a few of those artists whose albums Rick has played on include Paul Davis, Ben E. King, Air Raid (produced by Eddie Kramer), Sandra Hall, Vassar Clements, Kevn Kinney, Mose Jones, Grammy nominated Soul singer Howard Tate, Producer Jerry Ragavoy, and many more.

Rick is also the guitarist on the 80’s smash hit “PacMan Fever” by Buckner & Garcia.

In addition to his studio work, Rick has been an in-demand freelance guitarist for live gigs as far back as the late 60’s. Some of the marquee artists that Rick has worked for include The Tams and Lotsa Poppa.

For several years throughout the 2000’s, Brian and Rick worked together in an Atlanta-based wedding/corporate band called The Interactive Band which featured female vocalist Susan C. Bennett (who the world now knows as the Original Voice of Siri).

In this conversation, Brian and Rick discuss:

  • Music & Life Before VS After The Beatles
  • The Influence of Rick’s Parents On His Career
  • Working In Atlanta Studios in the 1970’s and 80’s
  • Recording the Air Raid album with Producer/Engineer Eddie Kramer
  • What Makes A Good Session Guitarist?
  • Recording The Guitar Parts for Buckner & Garcia’s “PacMan Fever”

You can find out more about Rick’s studio at AudioCamMusic.com.

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Episode 9: Keyboard Jedi – Eric Frampton https://faderjocks.com/ep009/ https://faderjocks.com/ep009/#respond Tue, 02 Nov 2021 02:36:02 +0000 https://faderjocks.com/?p=691

Brian and today’s guest, keyboard player and keyboard tech to the stars – Eric Frampton,  go WAY back about as far as 1998. They even have the same birthday (which they usually celebrate together with a quick phone call and a virtual high five)! 

Classically trained in piano from age five, Eric wears many hats including keyboardist, producer, composer, and technician. He has worked with a diverse range of artists including the B-52s, Boston, Paul Simon, Lionel Richie, Collective Soul, Yanni, Billy Currington, Mother’s Finest, Greg Manning, Tate Stevens, Stuck Mojo, and Fozzy.

Eric has written six musicals, performed on hundreds of album projects, produced commercial music for everyone from the Atlanta Braves to the QVC network, and even recorded cues for a couple of feature films.

Currently, you can also catch him performing with his 80’s tribute band, Electric Avenue.

Today, Brian and Eric dig deep into his process of preparing his parts and sounds for and playing live gigs with Electric Avenue. They also go into the other side of his career as the keyboard tech for top tier touring artists like The B-52’s, Paul Simon, Yanni, Boston, and (his current gig) Lionel Richie.

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https://faderjocks.com/ep009/feed/ 0 Brian and today’s guest, keyboard player and keyboard tech to the stars – Eric Frampton,  go WAY back about as far as 1998. They even have the same birthday (which they usually celebrate together with a quick phone call and a virtual high five)! Brian and today’s guest, keyboard player and keyboard tech to the stars – Eric Frampton,  go WAY back about as far as 1998. They even have the same birthday (which they usually celebrate together with a quick phone call and a virtual high five)!  Classically trained in piano from age five, Eric wears many hats […] Brian Stephens 9 9 Episode 9: Keyboard Jedi - Eric Frampton full false 1:09:45
Episode 8: Bassist & Composer Kris Dale https://faderjocks.com/ep008/ https://faderjocks.com/ep008/#respond Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000 https://faderjocks.com/?p=674

For the first 9 months of 2021, Brian and today’s guest, Atlanta-based bassist (and spy movie cue composer) Kris Dale toured in a van playing with a regional tribute band. But, their friendship extends well over a decade including playing gigs together and recording on studio projects as freelancers. Most recently, they’ve been in the studio working on the next single from singer/songwriter Mark Kovaly.

After graduating with a Studio Music/Jazz degree from the University of Miami in 1997, Kris moved back to his hometown of Atlanta and immersed himself in the jazz and blues scene. Years of backing such artists as Mike Geier (Puddle’s Pity Party), Bernadette Seacrest, Greasepaint and Rudy Ray Moore led Kris to road work with Geoff Atchison and Delta Moon. Five years on the road with Col. Bruce Hampton, the grandfather of the jam scene, followed. A dip into bluegrass territory with the Mosier Brothers (formerly Blueground Undergrass) was a wonderful return to the upright bass.

The past decade, Kris has been bringing the low end across the country with Corey Smith, a mainstay at the CMA festival and one of the hardest working road bands out there. Finding time for a more personal outlet, Kris has released 4 records under his own name and contributed electric and upright bass, steel guitar and even theremin tracks to countless albums of others.

On this episode, Brian and Kris discuss:

  • Kris’ signal path for recording bass guitar, steel guitar, theremin, vibraphone, and pretty much everything else.
  • His thought process behind coming up with bass parts on recording sessions.
  • Kris’ bass playing influences, past and present.
  • The conversation that caused him to write the music for his first album and all four of his current releases.
  • We also break down his different approaches to a song we’re in the middle of recording now *with sound samples*!

Get more information about Kris as well as links to all of his social media pages at KrisDale.com.

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Episode 7: Being and Doing – Who Are You Now? https://faderjocks.com/episode-7-being-and-doing-who-are-you-now/ https://faderjocks.com/episode-7-being-and-doing-who-are-you-now/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2020 06:53:10 +0000 http://faderjocks.com/?p=605 Brian returns after a 6 month hiatus to talk about where he’s been, what he’s been doing and what sort of revelations he has had over the course of this pandemic.

There is no intro music, no advertisers, and no frills in this episode. Just a deep discussion about what it means to be and what happens when you do your work, create your art, and do those other things that truly make you “YOU”.

 

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Episode 006C: Coronavirus – Music Industry In Crisis: PART 3 https://faderjocks.com/episode-006c-coronavirus-music-industry-in-crisis-part-3/ https://faderjocks.com/episode-006c-coronavirus-music-industry-in-crisis-part-3/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2020 06:25:18 +0000 http://faderjocks.com/?p=601
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Episode 006B: Coronavirus – Music Industry In Crisis: PART 2 https://faderjocks.com/episode-006b-coronavirus-music-industry-in-crisis-part-2/ https://faderjocks.com/episode-006b-coronavirus-music-industry-in-crisis-part-2/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:39:59 +0000 http://faderjocks.com/?p=578

Coronavirus: Music Industry In Crisis – PART 2 “Who Do I Make A Living NOW?!”

Scores of musicians, audio engineers, music producers, and the assorted types of staffers that support these music industry professionals all over the globe have suddenly found themselves out-of-work due to the Coronavirus epidemic.

Since the vast majority of them are members of the “gig economy”, there is no corporation or company that will be taking care of them during this time or ensuring that each person continues to receive an income so that they can pay for rent / mortgage, utilities, groceries, and other essentials during this crisis.

So, it has fallen upon each individual to find ways to replace that lost income by brainstorming to discover, build, or divine new methods of making money utilizing whatever knowledge, skills, and resources that he / she has on-hand currently.

In this episode, Brian goes through some of the ideas that he has come up with to try and replace some of his lost income. Additionally, he gives you some questions that you can ask yourself which might help you uncover new ways to make money during this time.

Ultimately, the hope of this episode is to help you find a way to avoid or minimize the devastating effects that a global event like this will have on your life and income in the future.

If you need something to take your mind off of things for a while, check out past episodes of his Fader Jocks (FaderJocks.com) and Dial-A-Drummer (DialADrummer.net) podcasts.

If you have questions or need an ear for your concerns, feel free to email Brian at Brian@BrianStephens.com.

*Recorded and Filmed at: Secret Cove Studios

Music provided courtesy of Epidemic Sound


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Episode 006A: Coronavirus – Music Industry In Crisis: PART 1 https://faderjocks.com/episode-006-coronavirus-music-industry-in-crisis-part-1/ https://faderjocks.com/episode-006-coronavirus-music-industry-in-crisis-part-1/#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2020 14:56:40 +0000 http://faderjocks.com/?p=573

Coronavirus: Music Industry In Crisis – PART 1 “What Do You Do With All This *Free Time*”

For hundreds of thousands of musicians, audio engineers, producers, and scores of music industry support staff, the world has come to a screeching halt.

For the vast majority of them, being out-of-work means not receiving a paycheck of any sort. Even for musicians who are members of the AFM (musicians’ union), there is apparently no help coming to save them from a global economic crisis that is in full effect at this very moment.

No one is immune to the effects that the coronavirus is having on the music industry and the world at large.

Over the course of three podcasts, Brian Stephens talks candidly about the struggles he is having during this time and offers up some of the ideas & solutions he is pursuing in an attempt to salvage his business and maintain his sanity.

Here in Part 1, Brian offers some strategies for utilizing this new, possibly unwanted, “free time” that help you maintain your creative flow, take care of the life that is going on immediately around you, stay connected to friends and colleagues, and plan for what comes next in a world that will never be the same after this crisis is resolved.

If you need something to take your mind off of things for a while, check out past episodes of his Fader Jocks (FaderJocks.com) and Dial-A-Drummer (DialADrummer.net) podcasts.

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Episode 005: Becoming A Church Sound Pro https://faderjocks.com/episode-005-becoming-a-church-sound-pro/ https://faderjocks.com/episode-005-becoming-a-church-sound-pro/#respond Sat, 25 May 2019 16:23:53 +0000 http://faderjocks.com/?p=540 Maybe you thought that the Fader Jocks Podcast had shut down? Maybe you thought it had disappeared entirely, never to be heard from again? Maybe you were worried that Brian had fallen down a well & had vanished forever? Well, have no fear. The podcast is BACK!

This week, Brian takes on a whole new format for the show as he talks about becoming a Church Sound / Audio Professional.

Since 2005, Brian has been a Front of House mixing engineer, live / on-location recording engineer, and audio training specialist for churches all over the Metro Atlanta area. For almost 10 years, from 2008-2018, he was the A/V Co-Ordinator and Lead A1  / Front of House Mixer for Peachtree Road United Methodist Church.

During that time, he helped design audio & video systems and implement cutting edge AV technology across their large campus that serves thousands of people each week. Brian also lead a team of audio engineers and video production specialists that helped them compete in the ever-changing landscape of flagship contemporary churches in the affluent & vibrant Buckhead area of that city.

Currently, Brian can be found mixing Front of House for the Contemporary Worship service at Roswell United Methodist Church in Roswell, Georgia.

In today’s episode, Brian covers 5 questions you should ask yourself if you are interested in becoming a part-time or full-time Church Sound Professional:

  1. Do you like going to church / being in church OR would you enjoy  being in one every week?
  2. Do you already go to a church that has a need for a sound guy OR do you know of one?
  3. Are you willing to volunteer at a church for a year before making money somewhere else? (Learning the milieu, understanding the culture, etc.)
  4. Do you already know someone who currently has a church gig that you can shadow or sub for?
  5. Are you a musician at a currently and see an opportunity to transition to the other side of the room?

(And you will learn that, ultimately, these same questions could be asked about any new opportunity in the field of audio engineering.)

The Church Sound market is a growing industry for audio engineers! Anyone that loves working with audio and directly servicing the people who enjoy and derive pleasure from great sound should think about a full-time career or part-time “side hustle” as an audio professional in the church world!

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https://faderjocks.com/episode-005-becoming-a-church-sound-pro/feed/ 0 Maybe you thought that the Fader Jocks Podcast had shut down? Maybe you thought it had disappeared entirely, never to be heard from again? Maybe you were worried that Brian had fallen down a well & had vanished forever? Well, have no fear. Maybe you thought that the Fader Jocks Podcast had shut down? Maybe you thought it had disappeared entirely, never to be heard from again? Maybe you were worried that Brian had fallen down a well & had vanished forever? Well, have no fear. The podcast is BACK! This week, Brian takes on a whole new […] Brian Stephens full false 35:04
Episode 004: Hip-Hop Recording & Mixing Engineer – Joe Fitzgerald https://faderjocks.com/ep004/ https://faderjocks.com/ep004/#respond Fri, 28 Oct 2016 15:55:29 +0000 http://faderjocks.com/?p=489 Today’s episode is a slightly different gear for me. Joe Fitzgerald is an awesome recording & mixing engineer based here in Atlanta, Georgia. Unlike my last three guests, I have not worked with Joe…yet. 😉 So, today’s interview gave me a little one-on-one time to hang with Joe, find out more about where he came from, and discover what makes him tick.

You may not be familiar with Joe’s name, per se, but you have heard his remarkable work with Hip Hop hits from artists like T.I., Kevin Gates, and (Joe’s current full-time employer) rapper & music producer Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr. AKA B.O.B.

As a graduate from Full Sail University, Joe got extensive training both in engineering and in Music Business. But beyond receiving a Master’s Degree, Joe moved to Atlanta where he dedicated himself completely to the art and craft of audio engineering. Despite his Rock/Punk music background as a guitarist, Joe quickly found a home in the Hip Hop music community in Atlanta and has risen to the very top of the proverbial food chain thanks to his work on albums like B.O.B.‘s “The Adventures of Bobby Ray” and Kevin GatesIslah“.

In today’s episode, we talk about lots of different topics including:

  1. The hit making vocal chain for B.O.B.
  2. Joe’s biggest recording and engineering influences.
  3. His chief goals when mixing any music, in any genre.
  4. The importance of being an active part of a like-minded peer community.
  5. The Facebook group he started – The Atlanta Recording Community

I had an awesome time sitting for this lengthy chat with my buddy Joe Fitzgerald. He shares a wealth of behind-the-scenes information about a genre of music that is mostly foreign to me. I appreciate him taking the time to give us all a glimpse into his world, working with many of Hip Hop’s current Hitmakers!

Check out some of Joe’s work below:

Kevin Gates – 2 Phones (mixed by Joe Fitzgerald)

B.O.B. – Ghost In The Machine

JOE’S PICK: B.O.B.’s “Psycadelik Thoughtz”

Find Joe online –
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JoeFitzEngineer
Twitter: http://twitter.com/joefitzengineer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joefitzengineer/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joefitzgerald
– Facebook Group: The Atlanta Recording Community

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https://faderjocks.com/ep004/feed/ 0 Today’s episode is a slightly different gear for me. Joe Fitzgerald is an awesome recording & mixing engineer based here in Atlanta, Georgia. Unlike my last three guests, I have not worked with Joe…yet. 😉 So, Today’s episode is a slightly different gear for me. Joe Fitzgerald is an awesome recording & mixing engineer based here in Atlanta, Georgia. Unlike my last three guests, I have not worked with Joe…yet. 😉 So, today’s interview gave me a little one-on-one time to hang with Joe, find out more about where he came […] Brian Stephens full false 58:02
Episode 003 – Drummer / Music Educator: Justin Varnes https://faderjocks.com/ep003/ https://faderjocks.com/ep003/#respond Thu, 20 Oct 2016 14:08:41 +0000 http://faderjocks.com/?p=476 jv-fj_01Today’s episode is an especially important one for me. I met today’s guest, Justin Varnes, a little over 5 years ago. At that time, I was seeking a drum teacher specifically to work with me on jazz drumming in the swing & be-bop styles. My three criteria were:
1) A highly regarded, working drummer who regularly gigged and recorded in that style
2) An excellent teacher. Preferably one who had enough training & knowledge to teach the music of jazz, not just drums.
3) A musical drummer who’s playing I loved listening to and who I would want to model in my own drumming.

Justin met all three of these bullet points and so much more. Justin is one of Atlanta’s best working jazz drummers and an awesome music educator who is currently teaching at both Georgia State AND Georgia Tech universities (including his private instruction practice). Justin also runs a remarkable online drum lesson website called Jazz Drummer’s Resource. In my opinion, it is the BEST drum lesson website on the entire Internet for learning the art and craft of jazz drumming. I use it almost every week in addition to the in-person lessons I have taken with Justin.

All that being said, it is no coincidence that we worked together on the Matthew Kaminski album, “Swingin’ On The New Hammond“, alongside famed jazz guitarist Dave Stryker. (You can pick up a copy of that album on iTunes by clicking this link). He is also on a bunch of other jazz recordings.

In today’s episode, we talk about lots of different topics including:

  1. Justin’s audio & video studio set-up that he uses for filming the Jazz Drummer’s Resource lesson videos.
  2. The difference between playing jazz music live VS in the studio.
  3. Effective strategies for learning and retaining new musical information (replace the words “drums” or “drumming” and these concepts apply to almost anything.
  4. Maximizing your learning potential.
  5. Whether or not a young, up-and-coming musician should go to college. (His answer might surprise you)
  6. Strategies that Justin would suggest for marketing and displaying your musical talents in the Age of New Media.

It’s an action packed 90 minutes with my buddy, Justin Varnes. I am sure that you will get a TON of great information that you can use in your own growth, learning, and career. And DRUMMERS, if you’d like to get a FREE WEEK of membership to the Jazz Drummer’s Resource site, just go to www.FaderJocks.com/JDR.

JUSTIN VARNES – LIVE (with Joe Gransden at The Blue Note NYC!)

A FREE DRUMMING WARM-UP LESSON WITH JUSTIN

JUSTIN VARNES – LIVE (at the Velvet Note in Atlanta, GA)

Justin Varnes’ Bio:

Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Justin Varnes began studying music at 10 – on the trumpet. His father – an avid jazz listener – exposed him to Stan Kenton, Nat “King” Cole, and Erroll Garner. After attending Douglas Anderson School of the Arts on trumpet, Justin studied drum set with Ray Charles alumnus Rick Kirkland. Then he studied music at the University of North Florida under Charlotte Mabrey, Bill Prince, and Bunky Green while continuing to take privately from Rick Kirkland. After graduating with degrees in jazz studies and percussion, Justin relocated to New York City where he continued to study at the New School and study privately with Jojo Mayer. In New York, Justin began touring with Phoebe Snow, with whom he performed on the Roseanne Barr Show, as well as National Public Radio’s “World Cafe” (Justin would later perform on “World Cafe” with “Five for Fighting”).

While in New York, Justin also studied with Vernel Fournier, Reggie Workman, and Joe Chambers. Outside of private lessons, he received a healthy education on Tuesday and Wednesday nights at Small’s listening to Kurt Rosenwinkle (with Jeff Ballard) and the Sam Yahel Trio (with Brian Blade). He also developed musically through regular rehearsing and performing in groups led by Coby Brown, Oscar Perez, Bob Reynolds, Nate Shaw, and Doug Wamble.

Currently residing in Atlanta, GA, he splits his time performing and teaching at Georgia State University. In Atlanta he performs with Audrey Shakir, Kevin Bales, Mace Hibbard, Joe Gransden, and Gary Motley.

Justin has performed with Mose Allison, Wesell Anderson, Kenny Barron, Ann Hampton Callaway, Victor Goines, Wycliffe Gordon, Vincent Herring, The Earl Klugh Trio, Oscar Perez, Marcus Printup, Bob Reynolds, Lew Soloff, David Sanchez, Annie Sellick, Phoebe Snow, Ira Sullivan, Christian Tamburr, and Doug Wamble.

LINKS TO THE BOOKS THAT BRIAN MENTIONED:
1) Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by Anders Ericsson
2) One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way to Success by Robert Maurer
3) Don’t Shoot The Dog by Karen Pryor

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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/justinvarnes
Twitter: twitter.com/justinvarnes
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/JazzDrummersResource

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https://faderjocks.com/ep003/feed/ 0 Today’s episode is an especially important one for me. I met today’s guest, Justin Varnes, a little over 5 years ago. At that time, I was seeking a drum teacher specifically to work with me on jazz drumming in the swing & be-bop styles. Today’s episode is an especially important one for me. I met today’s guest, Justin Varnes, a little over 5 years ago. At that time, I was seeking a drum teacher specifically to work with me on jazz drumming in the swing & be-bop styles. My three criteria were: 1) A highly regarded, working drummer who […] Brian Stephens full false 1:30:27
Episode 002 – Guitarist / TV & Film Composer: Tony Pasko https://faderjocks.com/ep002/ https://faderjocks.com/ep002/#respond Wed, 12 Oct 2016 05:47:17 +0000 http://faderjocks.com/?p=458 tony_pasko_badgeTony Pasko is a great buddy of mine that I met several years ago while visiting friends and family back in my hometown of Meridian, MS. Since then, we’ve enjoyed quite a number of late night jams in the blues-tinged, juke joint music scene of my old stomping grounds. Tony is a guy that, in my opinion, has carved quite a unique and singular place for himself in the 21st Century Music Business.

Tony is one of those guys that has seen the Music Industry for just about every angle imaginable and still continues to have an enthusiastic, energetic outlook on what’s possible for any recording musician working in the Internet Era!

tp_14In this episode, we dig deep while talking about his musical influences, exactly how he fell backwards into his interesting career as a composer of TV & film music (which at this moment includes 27 different TV shows), what it’s like to have his compositions provide the soundtrack for one of TV’s biggest reality-based shows (ever head of Duck Dynasty?!), and so much more!

We also hip you to one of the coolest recording tricks you’ve probably never thought of. Get ready for 70+ minutes of action, adventure, and emotion!!

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TONY’S BIO:

For more that 25 years Tony has been a music industry professional and session guitarist. His vast playing background and knowledge of musical products has given him the opportunity to work and perform with some of the greatest musicians in the world.

He has designed marketed and sold products for the music industry’s top leading companies. His insight and perspective comes from working with manufacturers, artists, road crews, studios and music instrument dealers.

Tony is one of the music writers for A&E’s No.1 rated TV show Duck Dynasty.

The season 4 premier broke an A&E record with 11.8 million viewers, also breaking a cable television record for the most viewed non-scripted T.V. show EVER in cable T.V. history…

His music is also featured on these networks and T.V. shows:

  • Duck Dynasty/ A&E
  • Wahlburgers/ A&E
  • Jenny Loves Donny/ A&E
  • Wicked Tuna/ National Geographic
  •  Pitbulls & Paroles/ Animal Planet
  • Lock Up/ MSNBC
  • Fat & Furious/ Dicovery Channel
  • Hollywood Hillbillies/ Reelz
  • Shark Week/ Discovery Channel
  • Porter Ridge/ A&E
  • Auction Hunters/ Spike TV
  • Savage Family Diggers/ Spike TV
  • Reef Wranglers/ Weather Channel
  • Boss Hog/ Discovery Channel
  • Night Watch/ A&E
  • The Road In Between/ WBGC NBC 30
  • The Eagle/ 106.9 FM
  • Nightique/ Comcast
  • 10 Things you don’t know about/ H2
  • Hollywood Medium w/ Tyler Henry/ E!

Find Tony online –
– Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tony.pasko
– Twitter: http://twitter.com/tpasko
– Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tpasko/
– ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/tonyjpasko
– YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/tonypasko

Brian & Tony jamming in a little bar in Meridian, Mississippi
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TONY PASKO: Promo Pics
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https://faderjocks.com/ep002/feed/ 0 Tony Pasko is a great buddy of mine that I met several years ago while visiting friends and family back in my hometown of Meridian, MS. Since then, we’ve enjoyed quite a number of late night jams in the blues-tinged, Tony Pasko is a great buddy of mine that I met several years ago while visiting friends and family back in my hometown of Meridian, MS. Since then, we’ve enjoyed quite a number of late night jams in the blues-tinged, juke joint music scene of my old stomping grounds. Tony is a guy that, in […] Brian Stephens full false 1:29:05
Episode 001 – Grammy Award Winning Engineer / Producer: Matt Still https://faderjocks.com/ep-001/ https://faderjocks.com/ep-001/#respond Tue, 04 Oct 2016 18:57:39 +0000 http://faderjocks.com/?p=442 matt_still_badgeMatt Still has been a great friend of mine for many years. As my very first guest on the podcast, these are the kind of questions I’ve never gotten to ask him over lunch or while hanging out at a baseball game. In Episode #1 of Fader Jocks, Matt is really going to give you some Jedi level knowledge about what it takes to build a successful career as an audio engineer and music producer. I hope you got as much out of this conversation as I did!

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Matt’s Bio:
Matt Still is a Grammy winning Producer, Engineer, and Mixer based out of Atlanta, Ga. A life-long musician, Matt started studying classical piano at the age of four and could read music before he could read a book. A career outside of music has never been an option for him. He started working in studios around Atlanta at the age of 20 and has never looked back. Matt’s credits include Elton John, Outkast, Lady Gaga, Jewel, Rod Stewart, Joss Stone, PNAU, Santana, Alice In Chains, B.B. King, T.I., Nelly, Sevendust, Third Day, Bruce Hornsby, Ann Wilson, Steve Walsh, TLC, Arrested Development, Brandi Carlile, Patti LaBelle, and Stevie Wonder. He is a three-time Grammy nominee and won the Album of the Year Grammy for his work with Outkast on “Speakerboxxx/The Love Below”.

Here’s Matt working with Elton John & Bernie Taupin in LA at Village Recorders:

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Matt & I hanging out to see Bruce Hornsby and Bela Fleck & The Flecktones play live!
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https://faderjocks.com/ep-001/feed/ 0 Matt Still has been a great friend of mine for many years. As my very first guest on the podcast, these are the kind of questions I’ve never gotten to ask him over lunch or while hanging out at a baseball game. In Episode #1 of Fader Jocks, Matt Still has been a great friend of mine for many years. As my very first guest on the podcast, these are the kind of questions I’ve never gotten to ask him over lunch or while hanging out at a baseball game. In Episode #1 of Fader Jocks, Matt is really going to give you […] Brian Stephens full false 1:01:55