I AM Podcast

About I AM Podcast

Join hosts Gio, Erica and Kevin as they engage in unscripted conversations with life experts. Find hope and motivation as they share their stories, experiences and keys to success during and leading up to these extraordinary times. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support (https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support)

Publisher

I AM Podcast

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Aug 2020

Latest episode

4 Jun 2021

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Jun 2021

   030 I AM The Band with Cheche Alara Pt. 2

   Grammy and Latin Grammy winner, Composer, Musical Director, Arranger, Producer, Conductor, Performer Cheche Alara was Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He moved to the U.S. after receiving a talent scholarship from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he obtained a B.A. in orchestration. This was followed by a telnet scholarship from the University of Southern California, where he obtained his Masters Degree in Jazz Studies. As well as being a Grammy award winner, he has been Musical Director/ Conductor for the Grammy Awards Premiere Show, “American Idol” tours, Chrstina Aguilera (Asst. Director), Disne’s “High School Musical” Tour, Latin Grammy’s “Person of the Year” concerts, “The Alma Awards” and a number of tv shows including “To Tell The Truth”, “Titan Games” and “Death by Magic”. Cheche’s arranging and performance credits are extensive and include artist and shows such as Lady Gaga, Cristina Aguilera, Barbra Streisand, Natalie Cole, Gloria Estefan, Dionne Warwick, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Alejandro Sanz, Ricky Martin, Pink, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Andrea Bocelli, Carole King, Patti LaBelle, Marc Anthony, David Foster, Mya, Destiny’s Child, Eric Benet, Patti Austin, The Nobel Prize Awards Ceremony with the Oslo Symphony Orchestra, The Latin Billboard Awards, Enriqu Iglsias and the Los Angeles Philharmonic under conductor Gustavo Dudamel. What you will hear Creative stamp and freedom. Different styles and roles. Humility within fortune. Family, experience and influence. Linda Ronstadt and Maluma. Growing, stretching, challenging and learning through different genres. Love of food and adventure Work and play. Adventures on tour Communication: transmission of emotion through performance Formal and technical vs depth and feel in music. Upcoming projects. Quotes “There’s a lot of people from which I learn and I get to experience different things.” “I’ve been very fortunate to work with people that I admire a lot, and that on it’s own makes you become a better artist.” “I truly feel that I’m expressing myself through the projects that I’m working on.” “I look at music like food, I feel like I’m in a beautiful, super high quality buffet.” “My ambition is to elevate.” “Let’s aim for greatness and then let’s have a party.” “I expand into new things but I don’t necessarily let go of the things that I’ve been doing. Mentioned Maluma Mike Patton Enyo Morricone --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support (https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support)

2. 

   28 May 2021

   029 I AM The Band with Cheche Alara

   Grammy and Latin Grammy winner, Composer, Musical Director, Arranger, Producer, Conductor, Performer Cheche Alara was Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He moved to the U.S. after receiving a talent scholarship from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he obtained a B.A. in orchestration. This was followed by a telnet scholarship from the University of Southern California, where he obtained hes Masters Degree in Jazz Studies. As well as being a Grammy award winner, he has been Musical Director/ Conductor for the Grammy Awards Premiere Show, “American Idol” tours, Christina Aguilera (Asst. Director), Disne’s “High School Musical” Tour, Latin Grammy’s “Person of the Year” concerts, “The Alma Awards” and a number of tv shows including “To Tell The Truth”, “Titan Games” and “Death by Magic”. Cheche’s arranging and performance credits are extensive and include artist and shows such as Lady Gaga, Cristina Aguilera, Barbra Streisand, Natalie Cole, Gloria Estefan, Dionne Warwick, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Alejandro Sanz, Ricky Martin, Pink, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Andrea Bocelli, Carole King, Patti LaBelle, Marc Anthony, David Foster, Mya, Destiny’s Child, Eric Benet, Patti Austin, The Nobel Prize Awards Ceremony with the Oslo Symphony Orchestra, The Latin Billboard Awards, Enrique Iglesias and the Los Angeles Philharmonic under conductor Gustavo Dudamel. What you will hear Cheche’s musical inspiration and early studies Working in the music industry Disposition Business vs art and finding ways to be happy over making money. Cheche’s parents and the exposure to art. Absorbing the concept of art. Appreciating other art forms as an artist. Cheche’s piano teacher, their relationship and his method of teaching. Early musical experiences and Cheche’s first big gig. Musician vs. Musical Director roles Quotes “Business is definitely one of the links of the chain of what we do but it doesn’t define what we do and if it becomes the defining factor I think we are missing the huge picture of what we are supposed to be doing with the art.” “Anyone who goes into music to make money has made a terrible decision.” “I have to keep constantly learning and adapting.” “I’m proudly eclectic.” Mentioned Manuel Fraga Heitor Pereira Ramon Stagnaro Vinnie Colaiuta --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support (https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support)

3. 

   21 May 2021

   028 I AM The Band with Greg Poree Pt. 2

   Musical director, arranger-composer, artist, producer and world renown guitarist, Greg Poree,was influenced by a lot of great music growing up. Falling in love with the guitar, he started playing seriously at the age of 15 years old. At 23 he received the first break in his career, as musical director for Sonny & Cher (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sonny_%26_Cher_Comedy_Hour). In 1970 he became the musical director for Gladys Knight and the Pips (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladys_Knight_%26_the_Pips) and soon was working with many of the Motown (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motown) acts, serving as musical director and guitarist for Diana Ross, Thelma Houston, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, the Four Tops, and The Jackson 5. By the late 1980s he was becoming more active as a composer and producer, writing music for the Martin Lawrence Show and arranging for the National Symphony Orchestra and making significant contributions to the music of dozens of musical legends including Paul Anka, Sammy Davis Jr, Aretha Franklin, Isaac Hayes, Michael Jackson, James Brown, Joan Baez, Al Green, Herbie Hancock, Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder. Greg is the music director for the California Jazz Foundation and organization dedicated to helping California jazz musicians in financial and medical crisis. What you will hear: Sonic Tonic podcast Confronting yourself Music and business Recording arts vs performing arts Stevie Wonder, harmony and intelligent music Composition and inspiration Staying true to your authentic self Self doubt Curiosity and growth Horseback riding Quotes: “That’s the beauty of life, it’s not about our differences, it’s (about) where we can find common ground.” “Humans are messy, but It’s that messiness that makes the art grow.” “99% of what we hear is processed music.” “No one can take away your knowledge.” “Either your going to deal with your art or your art will deal with you.” “The common thread for me still is curiosity and a love of life and learning. I have no real love for people who are proud of being stupid.” “Having ego is a good thing…...to impose it on other people, that’s what’s wrong.” Mentioned Bill Hughes Johann Sebastian Bach Jacob Collier IG@ AnitaPoree Gregporee.com (http://www.gregporee.com/) Sonic Tonic Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1ukJa7nO4IgciCr4YQlGg0) Sonic Tonic Google (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9vbW55LmZtL3Nob3dzL3NvbmljdG9uaWMvcGxheWxpc3RzL3BvZGNhc3QucnNz) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support (https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support)

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