Making It! with Terry Wollman

About Making It! with Terry Wollman

Welcome to “Making It With Terry Wollman”, the show that explores the secrets, successes and strategies for making it in the music biz. In the studio, the classroom, and in my travels, I so often get questions about the creative process, so I created this show to focus on what it takes to have a lasting career in the ever-changing landscape of the music business. You’re really in for a treat, as I have invited my friends, some of the best and brightest in music, to share their stories. I guarantee you’re going to love it. Time passes quickly, and I’ve learned that we should do what’s in our hearts, and do it well without apologies or excuses. I encourage you to create music in your own unique way and express your artistry with joy and abandon. Be willing to work uncompromisingly for what you believe in. Success will have a better chance of finding you when you live your life with integrity, focus, and passion. Be selfish with your discipline and selfless in your performance. And have fun. Remember, it’s called playing. Terry Wollman moved from Miami to Los Angeles after graduating from the prestigious Berklee College of Music with a degree in Arranging. He quickly built a solid reputation as an in-demand Producer, Guitarist, Music Director and Composer. Terry has worked with an array of artists including Melissa Manchester, Billy Preston, The Crusaders, Little Richard, Wilson Phillips, Joan Baez, Joe Walsh, Keb’ Mo’, and Eartha Kitt, to name just a few. Terry has produced artists including Tony Bennett, Dick Van Dyke, Dave Grusin with Alan Bergman, and Melissa Manchester’s 20th album “You Gotta Love The Life” with special guests artists Stevie Wonder, Joe Sample, Dave Koz, Dionne Warwick and Al Jarreau. Wollman’s debut album “Bimini” (1988) received worldwide critical acclaim. He recently released his 7th CD, a 25 year retrospective entitled “Silver Collection”. His first single “Welcome To Paradise” (featuring Terry with Dave Koz on alto sax) debuted at #1 Most Added on Billboard.

Publisher

EnterTalk

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

4 Aug 2016

Latest episode

10 Feb 2021

Latest episodes

150 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Feb 2021

   Mayor Rick Rodriguez - "The Road To The Mayor's Office"

   Rick Rodriguez served as the Mayor of Downey California in 2018. He is founder of RMI International, an international security firm that operates in 18 states and three countries. Rodriguez founded the company in 1996 after a lengthy career in private security. Rick is a past president of the Downey Chamber of Commerce and current president of Gangs Out of Downey. His other volunteer work includes stints as chairman of Downey's Emergency Preparedness Committee, member of Downey Los Amigos Kiwanis, and member of Downey's Veterans Memorial Committee. He is also a chaplain with the LA County Sheriff's Department and founder of the Living Tree Foundation, which helps returning Combat Veterans and their families. Rodriguez, the son of migrant farm workers from Texas, grew up in El Monte, California. He and his wife Lupe have seven children and nine grandchildren. http://www.rmiintl.com/ (http://www.rmiintl.com/) http://www.yourlivingtree.org/ (http://www.yourlivingtree.org/)

2. 

   26 Jan 2021

   Verdine White & Shelly Clark White - Hit Songs, Philanthropy & Gratitude

   Shelly was born Mashelle Clark in Brooklyn, New York. An original member and cofounder of The Honey Cone, Shelly has had a remarkable career. Beginning as a child star at the age of seven she headlined at the renowned Apollo Theatre and the Palace Theatre before making her Broadway debut with Pearl Bailey and Diahann Carroll in the celebrated hit musical "The House of Flowers." Clark went on to dazzle audiences touring with Cab Calloway in his renowned Cotton Club Revue followed by her work with artists including Dusty Springfield, Tom Jones, Little Richard, DJ Rogers and Richard Harris. She also toured nationally with The Ike & Tina Turner Revue as one of the historic Ikettes. With The Honey Cone, Shelly was part of creating an enduring legacy of Billboard No. 1 and Top 10 hits that garnered numerous gold records and esteemed industry awards.Shelly has been married to Verdine White, the iconic bass player and co-founder of Earth, Wind & Fire for 40 years. Verdine White is best know as the visionary entertainer, producer, fashion trend setter and electrifying bass player of Earth Wind & Fire. Born and raised in Chicago, he easily might have followed his father’s footsteps into the field of medicine. It turned out however that music chose Verdine instead. He saw a Double bass in his high school orchestra class and there began his formal training. In Verdine’s words… ”The instrument was standing alone in the corner of the orchestra class....tall, mysterious and majestic, so different from all the others, it called me and the love affair began." Verdine honed his skills in local jazz clubs throughout Chicago and neighboring cities which allowed him to perfect his unique electric bass style and technique. Already an accomplished bassist, Verdine joined his brother Maurice White in Los Angeles to form one of the most successful POP and R&B bands of all time... Earth Wind and Fire. https://www.verdinewhite.com (https://www.verdinewhite.com) https://www.facebook.com/OfficialVerdineWhite (https://www.facebook.com/OfficialVerdineWhite) https://www.facebook.com/OfficialShellyClark/ (https://www.facebook.com/OfficialShellyClark/) https://www.thehoneycone.com (https://www.thehoneycone.com) @verdine_white @shellyclarkwhite http://www.earthwindandfire.com (http://www.earthwindandfire.com)

3. 

   25 Dec 2020

   Ron Walters Jr, (Music Director/Barry Manilow) - The Art of Music Directing and Enjoying The Journey

   Ron Walters Jr is a keyboardist, composer, arranger, producer, and conductor.  This Chicago native began his musical journey at an early age singing and playing drums in church.  Heavily influenced by the music of Walter Hawkins, Andrae Crouch, Duke Ellington and Count Basie, Ron fell in love with the piano and never looked back.  He went on to study with Chicago jazz piano legend Eddie Baker and composer/arranger William Russo.   Ron graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a degree in Composition and a minor in Conducting. In 2004, Barry Manilow took Ron "under his wing" as his new music director.  Ron moved to Los Angeles and has served as Barry's conductor/MD/keyboardist ever since. With Mr. Manilow, Ron has performed on stages and TV shows all over the world. His most memorable experiences so far have been conducting and performing for the Nobel Peace Prize concert in 2010, and conducting both the Los Angeles Philharmonic and BBC Concert Orchestra in 2019. His conducting and playing earned him an Emmy nomination for Best Music Direction for the PBS special: "Barry Manilow Sings Songs of The 70's". Ron’s new Christmas EP "Incredible Love” is currently available on all music outlets. https://ronwaltersjrmusic.com/ (https://ronwaltersjrmusic.com/) https://www.facebook.com/ronwaltersjr/ (https://www.facebook.com/ronwaltersjr/) https://www.instagram.com/official_ron_walters_jr/ (https://www.instagram.com/official_ron_walters_jr/)

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