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Brian Davis' songs have been recorded by artists including, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, Jarrod Niemann, Tyler Farr, Gretchen Wilson, and many others. He wrote Brantley Gilbert's #1 hit "One Hell of an Amen."

Brian Carico has been a fixture in the music industry for over two decades.  He's worked with artists including Blake Shelton, Sir Paul McCarney, Aerosmith, Brad Paisley, and many more... He's also an inductee into the Full Sail Hall of Fame!  The wealth of insight and career advice he brings to this interview is second to none.

Today's guest, Johnny Rabb is the drummer for multi-platinum rock band Collective Soul.  Throughout his career, he's also played with artists including Maynard Ferguson, SheDaisy, Tanya Tucker, Mindy McCready, and many more! He's also an educator, and was voted #1 Best Educational Author by Modern Drummer Magazine's Reader's Poll.

Bassist Derek Frank has traveled the world with a “who’s-who” of A-list artists and bands including Gwen Stefani, Shania Twain, Air Supply, Daniel Powter, and many others. In this episode he shares what it takes for musicians to travel down the road to success.

Guitarist Tariqh Akoni has managed to pack an impressive and diverse array of experiences in his 25 years in the music industry. A perpetual student of the art, Tariqh has been a composer, producer, songwriter, studio musician, educator, musical director, multi-instrumentalist and clinician. He has amassed an extensive and eclectic resume, including:  Josh Groban, Jennifer Lopez, Whitney Houston, Christina Aguilera, The Backstreet Boys, LeAnn Rimes, Lee Ann Womack, Stevie Wonder and super producer David Foster among many others...

Keyboardist Kevin Antunes is truly the Music Director to the industry's premier artists.  Currently the MD for Madonna, he has also worked with Justin Timberlake, N'Sync, Rihanna, Brittany Spears, and so many more.  He is also the Music Designer for Michael Jackson's One and The Immortal World Tour Cirque de Soleil shows.

#1 Hit Songwriter Chris Wallin’s songs have been recorded by Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Montgomery Gentry, and many others. In this episode, he shares stories and strategies that every songwriter needs to know to build their own music career.

Multi-instrumentalist / Songwriter / Producer Martin Sutton has worked with artists including Celine Dion, The Backstreet Boys, Leanne Rimes, X Factor & Idol Winners and was a signed writer with Universal Music Publishing. He runs the Songwriting Academy, whose faculty have collectively sold over 3/4 of a billion records! In this episode he shares his perspective as a life-long songwriter, and how his life's work is helping other songwriters both understand the industry, and streamline their journey to success.

In this episode, multi-platinum songwriter Andrea Stolpe shares strategies and advice on how every songwriter can grow their network of established co-writers. Andrea has been a staff writer for EMI and Universal Music, and her book Popular Lyric Writing: 10 Steps to Effective Storytelling, is a staple text for the songwriting programs at Berklee College of Music, Belmont University and USC's Thornton School of Music.

Wes Quave has built a music career spanning decades as both a performer and a songwriter/producer.  As someone who splits his time between the stage and the studio, he's found a way to build successful businesses around his various skillsets. In this episode, he shares his secret to building a large network, and how to authentically connect with others in a way that leaves a lasting  impression.

Guitarist / Songwriter / Composer NOMAD has spent the majority of his career working with GRAMMY award winning producers and artists including Rodney Jerkins, David Foster, Walter A., Tommy Simms, Bernie Herms, Celine Dion, Aretha Franklin, Justin Beiber, Colbie Caillat, Babyface, Josh Groban, Stevie Wonder and Sting. Also very active in the Sync community, he has composed music for over 300 TV Shows, Films and Commercials. In this episode, NOMAD shares what it takes to be a career musician.

After selling over 25 million albums, guitarist Adam Gaynor shares how he went from answering phones to forming Matchbox 20 at 30 years old. Not one to rest on that incredible success, Adam has since moved to Hollywood and opened an entertainment company called Creationville!  Through this new venture, he's already shot reality sizzle reels, animation shorts, and has even started manufacturing a plush toy line. He is a shining example of how much one can achieve when they implement the three keys to success that we talk about here at Real Musicians Don't Starve. In this episode, Adam shares a WEALTH of knowledge, experience and advice for musicians of every age, and at every stage of their career.