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Interview with the author of multiple instrumentals and aspiring movie score artist, Jared Forth. Jared walks us through his history and his inspiration. For more information goto www.jaredforthmusic.com. You can also stream Jared’s music across most popular streaming platforms.

Renita and I discuss her latest unreleased song entitled, ‘Bitch’ and the song ‘Whiskey Girl’ as well as the challenges of writing song with her band being here in the US while she resides in Canada

Five dark poems narrated over a chaotic score that I wrote on the fly.

An interesting and intriguing discussion with accomplished musician, founder of the award winning public access TV show and YouTube channel The World Fusion Show, Derrik Jordan. We also explore some of Derrik’s thoughts on his mentor, the brilliant jazz drummer and scientist, the late Milford Graves. Goto www.derrikjordan.com to download music from his double-album, Brazilliance. Each single can be downloaded for 99 cents and, believe me, that’s a steal! Here is also a link to The World Fusion Show on YouTube! I know you’ll enjoy it as much as I have. https://youtube.com/channel/UCl_qGDBJ-IVM28kF68RwM5Q

The importance of mapping out some process for the creation of music that you intend to publish and distribute online and for licensing.

Today’s standards and the trend of independent artists changing those standards.

I go through tracking some foundational elements and instruments along with some scratch vocals

Intro for two episodes I’ll be doing later this evening for interviews with one of my co-writers, Mark Kapsha, and my daughter, 2018 American Idol auditioned, Aubrey Burchell. We’ll discuss songs and the experiences that helped solidify these songs into sonic art.

I touch on my songwriting process, my belief in where we’re at today with politics and it’s impact on songwriting, and the importance of voting.