When Ethan and Allison, Tonic Audio’s two founders, invited me to join the company as their third co-founder, I was ecstatic. I had great respect for these two entrepreneurs, both of whom had founded multiple companies in a variety of industries over the past couple of decades. I had worked in technology for 30 years,… Continue reading Founder’s Story: Mike Jennings
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Why is it so hard to like your own music?
You’re your own worst critic. We’ve got the tips to help you change that. Ya know, nothing’s ever perfect. We can’t all be Mozart. There are many reasons to make music. It gives you the chance to express freely, your creativity unleashed, without any of the worries of life nagging at you. It’s a type… Continue reading Why is it so hard to like your own music?
5 Reasons Why Getting Feedback On Your Music is Scary
5 reasons why you’re not getting the feedback you want on your music, and tips to change that.
Behind the Music: Shaughn Richardson
Shaughn Richardson, a musician, podcaster and community leader in Reno, NV took the time to talk to Ethan about all the different pieces that makes a song, as well as the importance of music in the political culture of today.
Behind the Music: Maita
Ethan got a chance to talk to Maria Maita-Keppeler aka MAITA who is a singer-songwriter living in Portland. She’s the kind of songwriter who takes you on magnificent, moody, melodic journeys with her lyrics and her music. She is a recent signee to the Kill Rock Stars label and her label debut record Best Wishes… Continue reading Behind the Music: Maita
Behind the Music: Gwendolyn Fitz
Ethan got a chance to talk to Gwendolyn Fitz is a singer-songwriter living in New York City. Although a classically trained musician in flute and voice, Gwendolyn loved to write song lyrics and picked up the ukulele to start a career in songwriting. With a love of both jazz and pop, Gwendolyn likes to fuse… Continue reading Behind the Music: Gwendolyn Fitz
Behind the Music: Simon Barber
Ethan interviewed the songwriter, songwriting expert, and co-host of the essential songwriting podcast, Sodajerker, Simon Barber. That’s a tongue twister! Although we can’t say “songwriting” that many times and fast, we don’t have to, because Simon’s creative and academic life is dedicated to the study of the craft, and has much to say. This interview… Continue reading Behind the Music: Simon Barber
Behind the Music: Iain Watson
Iain Watson is a spoken-word artist, beatmaker, MC, producer, and teacher based in Reno, NV. We spoke to Iain about all the intersections of his artistry, which lead to a thoughtful conversation that discusses how Iain uses his different music interests to defeat creative blocks, and how everyone’s growth as a creator is different (including… Continue reading Behind the Music: Iain Watson
Behind the Music: Royce Hall
Ethan talked to Royce Hall, a genre-bending Afro-futuristic/Black Liberation Soul/Funk/Hip-Hop music recording artist, multi-instrumentalist, arranger, composer, MC , vocalist, and actor based in Atlanta, GA (dang, impressive!). We’re inspired by how enmeshed in music they are since birth, and their expansive artistic pursuits. This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity. All photos courtesy… Continue reading Behind the Music: Royce Hall
Behind the Music: Mia LeBlon
Mia Leblon is a singer-songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. We interviewed this highly talented writer, performer, and advocate for others in the music industry about her process and her passion for music. We love the way music flows through her: she contains an “irrepressible enthusiasm, a genuine belief in the healing power the music–not just hers,… Continue reading Behind the Music: Mia LeBlon