Metro Music Makers is an online company providing music lessons and music therapy services globally. On our podcast, we will discuss everything related to music education, music therapy and the music industry.
Special Episode about Mental Health with Dr. Victor Ezquerra and Board-Certified Music Therapist, Sara Longwell
The conversation in this episode is inspired by the article, "Me and (My) Mental Health" (https://blog.metromusicmakers.com/blog/music-and-my-mental-health), written by Dr. Victor Ezquerra. We discuss how mental illness manifests itself for musicians and artists and the difference between identifying versus expressing one's self through art and music. Our guests share the importance of having the awareness that someone may be struggling with their mental health and how to approach that person in a helpful and meaningful way. Dr. Ezquerra shares with us his decision to enter a treatment center and his journey through recovery.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, resources are available at https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help).
More resources mentioned in the show:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/), 800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line, Text "HOME" to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor, https://www.crisistextline.org/ (https://www.crisistextline.org/)
Dr. Victor Ezquerra's bio is available here (https://www.metromusicmakers.com/about-us/our-staff/victor-ezquerra/).
For more information about our music therapy services, please contact us at info@metromusicmakers.com and visit us at https://www.metromusicmakers.com/music-therapy-program/ (https://www.metromusicmakers.com/music-therapy-program/) where you can schedule a free phone consultation.
19 Nov 2021
Everything You Need to Know About Owning a Music Recording Studio
In this episode we speak with Ben Ivey, owner of Living Oaks Studio (http://livingoaksstudio.com/bio) in Atlanta, Georgia, where he has worked with several of Georgia's finest artists. Ben learned the ropes through the "school of hard knocks", and his dedication and hard work have led to really cool opportunities along the way. In addition to studio life, Ben spends a lot of time on the road as a sound engineer. We dive into what it's like to be on tour and away from home and what it takes to create your own success in the music biz.
Are you interested in sound production? Learn with us! For more information contact us at info@metromusicmakers.com.
Engage with our co-hosts, Mark Grundhoefer (https://www.instagram.com/markgrundhoefer/) and Allison Jarrell (aka Life As Mary (https://www.instagram.com/lifeasmarymusic/)) on IG. We are on there too! @metromusicmakers (https://www.instagram.com/metromusicmakers/)
9 Nov 2021
Everything You Need to Know about Vinyl and Record Store Day with Carl Frazzano of Ghost in the Garret Records
Our co-hosts Allison Jarrell (Life As Mary) and Mark Grundhoefer geek out over vinyl with musician and record store owner, Carl Frazzano of Ghost in the Garret Records (https://www.facebook.com/ghostsinthegarretrecords/) located in Roswell, GA. This episode is for all vinyl lovers and anyone who is curious about the hype around the vinyl revival. Some of the cool stuff you'll hear us chat about includes:
the rise of LP sales
who exactly is buying all these records
the phenomenon of Record Store Day
discovering the value of your vinyl collection
what Mark unwrapped in his mystery box
the meaning and story behind Ghost in the Garret Records
All you Atlanta folks be sure to check out Carl's store, Ghost in the Garret Records, located inside Roswell City Antiques & Interior Arts, 700 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA, 30076. His website is coming soon! In the meantime, follow Ghost in the Garret on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ghostsinthegarretrecords/?hc_ref=ARSTibTpnd6Ni_eTCJhBOR78BIJgE9DFXwZO2h2abQNZaFTTWHmmHQWGh78SUsJP3w0&ref=nf_target&__tn__=kC-R) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ghostsinthegarretrecords/).
Connect with our co-hosts on Instagram @lifeasmarymusic (https://www.instagram.com/lifeasmarymusic/) and @markgrundhoefer (https://www.instagram.com/markgrundhoefer/).
Interested in learning how to play an instrument?! We've got you covered!!! Contact us at info@metromusicmakers.com, and visit metromusicmakers.com (https://www.metromusicmakers.com) to learn more.
14 Oct 2021
Everything You Need to Know About Life as a Songwriter in Nashville with Ronny Criss
What do Breakfast at Tiffany's (https://open.spotify.com/track/1uzWOoJdADfstQuFtQFTUn?si=4b96e23c5c864209) and NOT making it into graphic design school have to do with becoming a successful songwriter? Well, just about everything if you are Ronny Criss (https://ronnycriss.com/). Today, we discover what it takes to make the cut in Nashville as Ronny shares his journey from picking up guitar for the first time in high school to becoming an accomplished songwriter and performer in the Music City scene.
Connect with Ronny on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ronnycriss) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ronnycriss/) and be sure to watch his latest music video releases on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz1aQBqtbovCZVtawRSGpJA).
Visit Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/7fB9Oz2vNZm85s2t1rFfUK?si=iQvHHO5cQ_6QyRi1P41VpA) to stream more music by Ronny Criss.
Podcast hosted by Allison Jarrell (https://www.metromusicmakers.com/about-us/our-staff/allison-boyd/) and Mark Grundhoefer (https://www.metromusicmakers.com/about-us/our-staff/mark-grundhoefer/).
Learn how to write songs and nurture your creativity with us at Metro Music Makers (https://www.metromusicmakers.com/contact/)!
30 Sept 2021
Everything You Need to Know About the Lifestyle of a Professional Musician with Mark Grundhoefer
Guys! Today we interview our very own Mark Grundhoefe (https://www.metromusicmakers.com/about-us/our-staff/mark-grundhoefer/)r and learn about his journey as a professional musician starting in Pensacola, FL, where he started busking at the young age of 14 up to his recent accomplishments in songwriting and production. Mark describes his experience growing up in a musical family and how he honed his skill in high school and college. We follow his story from Florida to L.A. and right back here to Atlanta. Join us for this cool conversation with Mark about musician life. It's everything you need to know.
If you are interested in lessons with Mark or one of our other instructors, visit us at Metro Music Makers (https://www.metromusicmakers.com/) for more info.
23 Sept 2021
Everything You Need to Know about Dueling Pianos with Matt Nichols of D's Keys in Boston
Co-hosts Mark Grundhoefer (https://www.metromusicmakers.com/about-us/our-staff/mark-grundhoefer/) and Allison Jarrell (https://www.metromusicmakers.com/about-us/our-staff/allison-boyd/) kick off a new series as they interview professional musicians and do a deep dive into the progression from music student to a thriving profession. Our guests include studio musicians, producers, touring musicians, songwriters, and a club owner. Today we share the story of Matt Nichols, dueling piano player and co-owner of the popular dueling piano club D's Keys (https://www.dskeys.com/) located on D Street in Boston. Matt describes his experience as a music student and how he got his start in the music business. This fun interview is a must-listen for anyone interested in pursuing music as a career. Enjoy the show!
Interested in learning how to play the keys or another instrument? Contact us at Metro Music Makers (https://www.metromusicmakers.com/) for more info.
16 Sept 2021
Everything You Need to Know About Auditory Development with Dr. Christa Reeves of Little Listeners Clinic
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Christa Reeves, Au.D., pediatric audiologist and founder of Little Listeners, a full-service auditory clinic located in metro Atlanta. Dr. Reeves is known for her specialty in Auditory Processing Disorders (APD) and is currently one of the few audiologists in Atlanta with the training and expertise to test and treat for APD. The team at Little Listeners developed PASE, an auditory therapy program that is both effective and engaging for young patients.
Dr. Reeves discusses the importance that learning a musical instrument has on auditory development and why she refers her patients to Metro Music Makers to take music lessons.
Early intervention resources mentioned in this episode include:
Babies Can't Wait
Early Hearing and Detection Intervention (EHDI)
Georgia PINES
International Guild of Auditory Processing Specialists (IGAPS)
This episode is hosted by Allison Jarrell and Mark Grundhoefer.
9 Sept 2021
What We've Learned By Taking Our Music Business Virtual
Our founder & CEO, Allison Jarrell (Life As Mary (https://www.instagram.com/lifeasmarymusic/)) discusses the decision to move our music lessons and music therapy services online at the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020. Co-host Mark Grundhoefer (https://markgrundhoefer.com/) had a key role in training our entire staff to use an online platform. Everything changed for us in a matter of a few days, and we've learned a lot along the way. We're excited to share all of this with you in today's episode.
Interested in online lessons with us? Visit metromusicmakers.com (https://www.metromusicmakers.com/) for more info.
2 Sept 2021
Artistic Collaboration for the DIY Musician
In this week's episode, Mark Grundhoefer (https://markgrundhoefer.com/) and Life As Mary (https://www.instagram.com/lifeasmarymusic/), discuss the benefits of collaborating with other musicians and artists. What does it take to pull off a successful collaboration? Our hosts share their own experiences collaborating with songwriters, instrumentalists, and producers.
Improve your songwriting and production skills with us! Visit metromusicmakers.com (http://metromusicmakers.com/) for more info.
26 Aug 2021
The Importance of Branding and Social Media for Indie Artists
Our hosts discuss the importance of branding as indie artists as well as the use of social media to engage with fans. Discover several of the do's and don'ts based on their own experiences in building brand recognition and using social media platforms to connect with their audiences.
This podcast is brought to you by Metro Music Makers (https://metromusicmakers.com). Tap into your inner artist with us!
Hosted by Mark Grundhoefer (https://www.metromusicmakers.com/about-us/our-staff/mark-grundhoefer/) and Allison Jarrell Boyd (https://www.metromusicmakers.com/about-us/our-staff/allison-boyd/) (aka Life As Mary)
5 Aug 2021
Setting the Record Straight - "Who are Music Therapists?" with Kristen Van Dyke and Annie Summar
Join us for Part 2 of our music therapy discussion. In this episode, we'll discover what it takes to become a board-certified music therapist. Learn more about our music therapists and music therapy services at https://www.metromusicmakers.com/music-therapy-program/ (https://www.metromusicmakers.com/music-therapy-program/).
29 Jul 2021
Setting the Record Straight - "What is Music Therapy?" with Kristen Van Dyke and Annie Summar
Hi Everyone! We are so excited to have Kristen Van Dyke and Annie Summar on our show today. Both of these talented women are board-certified music therapists on staff here at Metro Music Makers, Also, Kristen Van Dyke is our Music Therapy Growth Coordinator. In this episode, we are discussing music therapy and dispelling some of the common myths about music therapy. Kristen and Annie define what music therapy is exactly, who is qualified to provide music therapy and who may benefit from music therapy. They also give us some examples of how music therapy is used in clinical practice to help individuals accomplish specific goals. If you have ever had any questions about music therapy and music therapists, then this is the episode for you.
Learn more at: www.metromusicmakers.com
22 Jul 2021
Learning How to Write Songs and Produce Them with J.T. Lee.
Today we are discussing the importance of creating music through songwriting and home production with J.T. Lee. J.T.’s roots are in jazz and improv which he honed as a young musician on saxophone. He has shared his gift for improvisation with our students on a variety of instruments including brass, woodwinds, guitar, bass and piano. In addition, many of J.T.’s students are writing and producing original songs which is how our songwriting and home production classes got started. These classes started during the pandemic which provided JT. with an opportunity to create the coolest online learning experience for these teens. In fact, These students have bonded and become one another’s biggest supporters. In this episode, You’ll get to hear J.T. talk about the dynamics between the students and what it’s like to teach teenagers how to write and produce their songs.
Learn more about our songwriting and home production classes at metromusicmakers.com (https://metromusicmakers.com).
8 Jul 2021
I Did that Wrong and it Sounded Good: A Discussion with Dr. Victor Ezquerra about an Immersive Approach to Learning Music
Our Rock Band classes and camps are perfect for students who thrive in an immersive music learning environment. Many of our campers have little to no experience playing an instrument at the beginning of camp. By the end of one week, they are performing an entire rock show in front of an audience!
This episode reflects on our most recent rock band camp and how it relates to Dr. Victor's research on immersive music learning in contrast to traditional music learning. Why do we believe that an immersive experience is crucial for developing musicianship? Listen to this episode to find out.
For more information about our classes and camps, visit us at metromusicmakers.com.
If you have questions about this episode, send us a voice message at https://anchor.fm/metro-music-makers/message.
1 Jul 2021
Intro to the Metro Music Makers Podcast with Co-Hosts Allison Jarrell and Mark Grundhoefer
Meet co-hosts Allison and Mark and get a preview of what you will discover in our episodes. Learn more at metromusicmakers.com (https://metromusicmakers.com).
18 May 2021
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