Behind The Notes

About Behind The Notes

Behind The Notes is a music interview podcast presented by Musicnotes, the leading online publisher of sheet music. Conversations with professionals throughout the music industry. We speak with educators, composers, editors, performers, and business professionals to provide insight to the world of sheet music. https://www.facebook.com/musicnotes/ https://www.instagram.com/musicnotes/ https://twitter.com/musicnotes https://www.tiktok.com/@musicnotes https://www.pinterest.com/musicnotes/ https://www.youtube.com/@musicnotes https://www.youtube.com/@SignatureArtists https://www.youtube.com/@musicnotes-behindthenotes

Publisher

Musicnotes

Category

business · education · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Jan 2024

Latest episode

28 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Apr 2025

   Behind the Notes: The Cast of "Last Call"

   "Last Call" is a play exploring a chance encounter between Leonard Bernstein and Herbert von Karajan, two iconic but rival conductors, at a hotel bar in Vienna. The play, inspired by real events, examines their complex relationship and the influence of their music and lives on the world stage. In this episode of "Behind the Notes", we get to talk with the cast of "Last Call". Featuring Helen Schneider as Leonard Bernstein, Lucca Züchner as Herbert von Karajan, and Victor Petersen as Michael, the waiter. This conversation with the talented and creative cast gives us an in-depth look at this insightful story of two musical giants! ♪ Stay connected with us: https://www.musicnotes.com/l/behind-the-notes-yt https://www.facebook.com/musicnotes/ https://www.instagram.com/musicnotes https://twitter.com/musicnotes https://www.pinterest.com/musicnotes/ Behind The Notes: The official Musicnotes podcast. Conversations with professionals throughout the music industry featuring insight from composers, performers, educators, editors, and more! Join us for an inside look at the individuals who fuel the world of sheet music. #podcast #behindthenotes #behindthenotespodcast #musicnotes #musicnotesbehindthenotes #musicnotesbehindthenotespodcast.

2. 

   14 Apr 2025

   Behind the Notes: Clark Beckham

   Clark Beckham’s talent is indisputable. It’s as simple as that. Growing up just outside of Nashville, Tennessee, Clark discovered an undeniable love for music through church and later on as a street performer where his bluesy vocals could be heard throughout the streets of Music City. After graduating from Lee University, the multi-instrumentalist traded in the bustling streets of downtown Nashville for the bright lights of Hollywood. In 2015, Clark received his golden ticket for Season 14 of American Idol where he captivated millions across the globe and was voted the runner-up of the season. Clark’s live performances dominated the top 10 most-viewed videos on American Idol’s YouTube channel. In 2018, Clark released his Year One EP, which debuted at #6 on iTunes’ Alternative chart and #22 on Billboard’s R&B Sales chart. Since then, Clark has performed with the famous Nashville Symphony, opened up for platinum-selling recording artists Jon Bellion and Allen Stone, and was nominated for a Teen Choice Award. Clark is currently gearing up to resume his tour to promote the release of his album, Light Year, which infuses elements of Soul/R&B with pop melodies. The latest release from the album, “Luckiest Man,” is a lyrically beautiful, stripped down track with a deeply personal meaning. Inspired by musical icons from Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles to Marvin Gaye and Al Greene, Clark combines his love of timeless Soul/R&B music with pop sounds and melodies to create a sound uniquely his own. From growing up singing in a gospel trio to performing on the streets of Broadway all the way to an illustrious stage in Hollywood, Clark has achieved a magnitude of success thus far. With a captivating and dynamic energy, complemented by his effortless vocal range, Clark’s musical journey is just getting started. ♪ Stay connected with us: https://www.musicnotes.com/l/behind-the-notes-yt https://www.facebook.com/musicnotes/ https://www.instagram.com/musicnotes https://twitter.com/musicnotes https://www.pinterest.com/musicnotes/ Behind The Notes: The official Musicnotes podcast. Conversations with professionals throughout the music industry featuring insight from composers, performers, educators, editors, and more! Join us for an inside look at the individuals who fuel the world of sheet music. #podcast #behindthenotes #behindthenotespodcast #musicnotes #musicnotesbehindthenotes #musicnotesbehindthenotespodcast.

3. 

   31 Mar 2025

   Doug Sisemore Pt. 2: Music Director for Reba McEntire

   In the second half of our latest conversation with Doug Sisemore, the accomplished Pianist, Music Director, and Composer for Reba McEntire, we continue to gain valuable insights into the world of music and performance. In this episode, Doug shares his experience composing the music for the NBC show *Happy’s Place*, offers a behind-the-scenes look at working with a major television network, and discusses his unique approach to composition. Additionally, he recounts more fascinating stories from his time on the road, further showcasing his vast expertise and depth of knowledge. Doug Sisemore plays keyboards and guitar and is music director for country superstar Reba McEntire on tour. He is a Grammy and Dove award winner as music producer and an Emmy award winning composer for TV and film. Doug’s songs and compositions have been featured in feature films, TV as well as a variety of artist's projects. He’s on board as composer for the NBC sitcom “Happy’s Place to air fall of 2024. He has performed on stage, in concert and on TV with such artists as Reba, Kelly Clarkson, Justin Timberlake, Brooks & Dunn, Faith Hill, Dolly Parton, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Steven Tyler and many others and has been the music director for several CMT TV specials, including "Giants", Crossroads”, "2008 CMT Music Video Awards and “2019 CMT Artist Of The Decade”. As a session player Doug has appeared on albums by Reba, Casting Crowns, Linda Davis, Tom Kimmel, Disturbance, Henry Lee Summer to name a few. ♪ Stay connected with us: https://www.musicnotes.com/l/behind-the-notes-yt https://www.facebook.com/musicnotes/ https://www.instagram.com/musicnotes https://twitter.com/musicnotes https://www.pinterest.com/musicnotes/ Behind The Notes: The official Musicnotes podcast. Conversations with professionals throughout the music industry featuring insight from composers, performers, educators, editors, and more! Join us for an inside look at the individuals who fuel the world of sheet music. #podcast #behindthenotes #behindthenotespodcast #musicnotes #musicnotesbehindthenotes #musicnotesbehindthenotespodcast.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

8,631,420

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.2 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

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Quality

35

Social presence

97

YouTube

93

Engagement

51

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