JUMP Music Initiative Podcast

Jocelyn Alice on the JUMP Music Podcast SE2-EP22 @JocelynAlice https://youtu.be/GV4K_1ftyXM Jocelyn Alice is a Canadian singer and songwriter with a fiercely powerful voice, heartfelt lyrics, and magnetic style. She rose to fame with her 2015 breakout summer song, “Jackpot.” The track topped radio and sales charts eventually being certified Platinum in Canada. Since then, Jocelyn has continued to release hit after hit including her latest single, "Still Wondering", her single “I Know” (Canada top 20 radio hit), her single “Bound To You” (Canada top 15 radio hit), and her Gold-certified track “Feels Right.” In December 2017, Jocelyn teamed up with Walk Off The Earth for a cover of Camila Cabello’s “Havana,” amassing over 8M views to date across all platforms. JUMP Music Initiative @jumpmusicinitiative is a not-for-profit that hosts music industry workshops and live original music showcases for young artists. These events are generally held in a central location for easy access and open to all ages. JUMP Music Initiative - Empowering Young Musicians! Education, Mentorship & Opportunities to Play Live @jumpmusicinitiative

Anna Ruddick on the JUMP Music Podcast SE2-EP21 @AnnaRuddick https://youtu.be/QrgcTFkiwx8 Anna Ruddick is a graduate of McGill university’s Jazz Performance program and postgraduate studies in Arts Administration and Cultural Management at Humber College. In her young career, Anna has risen to become one of the most in-demand and versatile bassists in Canada. She has performed on more than forty-five studio albums spanning across many genres. Some of her notable recording work includes Randy Bachman’s power trio album ‘Heavy Blues’ (2015), Bry Webb’s critically acclaimed studio album ‘Free Will’ (2014) and live album ‘Live at Massey Hall’ (2015), Paul Reddick’s 2017 Juno Award-winning album ‘Ride The One’ (2016) and Lee Harvey Osmond’s 2020 Juno Award-winning album “Mohawk” (2019). In addition to her session work, Anna has performed live and toured with a who’s-who of Canadian and international artists, most notably City and Colour, Fefe Dobson, Erin Costelo, and Ian Blurton’s quartet Future Now. After years as a performer, Anna is passionate about advocating for the financial and emotional wellbeing of Canadian Music Industry workers and has been working with The Unison Fund, Canada’s Music Charity since 2020, as Administration and Allocations coordinator. JUMP Music Initiative @jumpmusicinitiative is a not-for-profit that hosts music industry workshops and live original music showcases for young artists. These events are generally held in a central location for easy access and open to all ages. JUMP Music Initiative - Empowering Young Musicians! Education, Mentorship & Opportunities to Play Live @jumpmusicinitiative

Marshall on the JUMP Music Podcast SE2-EP20 Marshall: Producing, Songwriting, and Dealing With Loss @Marshall Marshall  - Emmy award-winning songwriter and Juno award-winning artist.  Formerly of Walk off the Earth, singer/songwriter/producer Marshall is a Multi-Platinum recording artist. He is an Emmy Award-winning songwriter, has #1 Hit’s on Billboard triple-A, along with multiple Canadian Music Awards, Juno Award, Streamy award, SOCAN Award, Youtube Music Award and has multiple cuts with top 40 artists across the world. Marshall - “an infectious groove with an infectious beat reminiscent JUMP Music Initiative @jumpmusicinitiative is a not-for-profit that hosts music industry workshops and live original music showcases for young artists. These events are generally held in a central location for easy access and open to all ages.    JUMP Music Initiative - Empowering Young Musicians!  Education, Mentorship and Opportunities to Play Live  @jumpmusicinitiative

Matt Berry on the JUMP Music Podcast SE2-EP19 Matt Berry - @mattberry https://youtu.be/-gHNFrACewU   Matt Berry is the Music Director of Calgary's Alternative X92.9 and also on-air host Evenings Monday to Wednesday 7p to Midnight. Along with that, Matt Berry is also host and curator of the Alt 20 Countdown, which runs Saturdays at 9am, and Sunday at 7pm on X92.9 and X100.7 in Red Deer. Along with that, Matt is host and curator of Xposure, an indie Canadian show airing Sunday at 9pm on X92.9 and X100.7 Red Deer.    Xposure has been ongoing since the launch of X92.9 back in 2007, and Matt Berry has hosted since 2013. It focuses on local Calgary and Alberta acts, but also plays bands weekly from all across Canada with the goal of shining a spotlight on some of our country's lesser-known talent.   In his downtime Matt Berry loves discovering new music, adventuring with his new fiance, and their dog Coco, and he makes cocktails for fun on his Instagram account @TheChelseaRoom

Patton Magee from the Nude Party on the JUMP Music Podcast SE2-EP18 Patton Magee - @pattonmagee @thenudeparty   The Nude Party is a six-piece American band from North Carolina consisting of Austin Brose, Alec Castillo, Shaun Couture, Patton Magee, Don Merrill and Conor Mikita. Formed at Appalachian State University in 2012, the band has released two full-length albums, “The Nude Party” in 2018 and “Midnight Manor” in 2020 on New West Records in addition to “Hot Tub EP” in 2016.

Sami Parker on the JUMP Music Podcast SE2-EP17 Sami Parker - @samiparker   Sami Parker is a non-binary, neurodiverse musician and radio host from Calgary, Alberta. Inspired by the magic that local artists bring to their work, they began a radio program to showcase the talent embedded within Calgary's music scene. Broadcasting every Wednesday from 12-1PM on CJSW 90.9FM, Local Singles strives to highlight musical excellence from every walk of life.   Sami currently plays drums in God Spilt The Milk, a 6 piece funk and soul inspired band, fronted by the amazingly talented Ainsley Christine. They were also previously involved with Krill Williams, having been the drummer on their latest EP "Cocktail Hour."

Ben Bloomberg on the JUMP Music Podcast SE2-EP16 Ben Bloomberg - @benbloomberg https://youtu.be/lR3ICUI_pE8 Ben is a Grammy nominated creative technologist who imagines, designs and builds everything from electro-acoustic musical instruments to AI driven performances and tours. He specializes in the conception and implementation of advanced surround sound and interactive music systems. His recent work with Jacob Collier involved the creation of Collier’s signature Harmoniser and the development of his groundbreaking one-man-show, for which he was praised by the Guardian as “the Tonto’s Expanding Headband to Collier’s Stevie Wonder.” As a recent graduate of the MIT Media Lab, Ben worked with Composer/Professor Tod Machover, as sound designer for two recent operas; Schoenberg in Hollywood, and Pulitzer finalist Death and the Powers (a robot opera), as well as six City Symphonies, working with the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal under Kent Nagano, Philadelphia Orchestra under Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra under Peter Oundjian. In addition he worked with the Metropole Orkest under Jules Buckley for Collier’s Djesse Vol. 1 album, and with Jacob as a core part of the Djesse project. He was nominated for the Album of the Year Grammy in 2021 for his mixing and engineering contributions to Djesse Vol. 3. Ben started recording and running live sound at age nine and has since worked on hundreds of projects in venues and studios all over the world, including Abbey Road, the Hollywood Bowl, Royal Albert Hall, and Carnegie Hall. He has crossed paths with many other artists, engineers and designers— from Björk to Ariana Grande, people seem to seek him out when there is a challenge that hasn’t been seen before, requiring novel, creative and highly customized solutions. Ben is passionate about finding human-centric experiences even when technology is abundant and predominant. In doing this he strives to interweave creative, technical, social, and logistical aspects of production, all necessary to craft compelling musical experiences for the present day and beyond.

JUMP Music Podcast Season 2 – EP15 with Damian Keyes @damiankeyes   Damian Keyes is an award-winning Entrepreneur, Educator, Music Industry & Social Media Specialist, Musician, Author, YouTuber… And Jedi.   When it comes to music education and mentoring musicians to strategise their career, Damian has proven he is the best in the world. At 23, Damian founded and built The British Institute of Modern Music (BIMM - now known as BIMM Institute), currently valued at over $250m, and they are the largest set of music colleges in the world. Artists that studied at BIMM under Damian include George Ezra, The Kooks and James Bay.  In addition to this, Damian has worked as a professional bass player internationally, alongside artists such as Eric Clapton, Alanis Morissette, The Who and Bob Dylan. After building BIMM, Damian went on to successfully build and invest in several other businesses, including a management company for musicians (DK Music Management) and a live agency (Warble Entertainment).   The constant for Damian has always been educating & advising musicians throughout all stages of their career, whilst being at the forefront of navigating changes in the music industry. Damian has built an online community of over 200k musicians online, through YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. Damian has also released two Amazon best-selling books for musicians, The Rule Breakers Guide to Social Media & Stop Selling Music: Career Changing Lessons for Musicians.   Damian is inundated with messages every day from musicians wanting his expertise & guidance for their career. He realised that he wasn’t able to keep up with the demand through YouTube & Instagram alone, so wanted to establish a community where musicians can have more access to him & his training. So in 2020 he set up DKMBA, where members have access to courses teaching them everything they'd need to know about the music industry from social media, to platforms, to releasing their music. Hosting weekly live sessions and being directly involved with the community means he can work closely with musicians and help them achieve the successes they'd only dreamt about!'   JUMP Music Initiative @jumpmusicinitiative is a not for profit that hosts music industry workshops and live original music showcases for young artists. These events are generally held in a central location for easy access and open to all ages.    JUMP Music Initiative - Empowering Young Musicians!  Education, Mentorship and Opportunities to Play Live @jumpmusicinitiative

JUMP Music Podcast Season 2 – EP13 Henri Cash  of Starcrawler   @henricash I eat candy and play guitar... Henri Cash   Rock guitarist who rose to fame as a member of the American band Starcrawler. With the band, he is recognized for songs such as "Bet My Brains," "Pet Sematary," and "She Gets Around."  In the summer of 2015, Arrow de Wilde and Austin Smith came together to collaborate in making music. When the school year began in 2015/2016, the two decided to recruit new members, a guitarist and bassist. One day during school Wilde saw Henri Cash and asked: "You look cool, do you play guitar?" Cash was actually carrying a tuba...    JUMP Music Initiative @jumpmusicinitiative is a not for profit that hosts music industry workshops and live original music showcases for young artists. These events are generally held in a central location for easy access and open to all ages.    JUMP Music Initiative - Empowering Young Musicians!  Education, Mentorship and Opportunities to Play Live @jumpmusicinitiative

JUMP Music Podcast Season 2 – EP13 with Mike Schwartz @mikeschwartz Mike Schwartz is a musician-first fitness professional, author and educator. A.K.A "The Rock Doctor" he has contributed to Canadian Musician Magazine, appeared on Rick Barker's "The Music Industry Blueprint Podcast" and since authoring his 2017 publication "The Musician's Guide To Surviving The Rock Star Lifestyle", he’s been the driving force behind musician wellness and a key figure at Canadian Music Week, Australian Music Week, BreakOut West, Abbey Road Institute, Studios 301, Folk Music Ontario and the Canadian Country Music Awards.  When he’s not coaching musicians, you'll likely catch Mike making like Fergie up in the gym workin’ on his fitness, writing, or making music you can move to under the moniker “M3.” With the mountains and the ocean in mind, he enjoys travel and culture and is grateful to spend time with loved ones and his 4-legged best friend, Darwin The Pooch.  JUMP Music Initiative @jumpmusicinitiative is a not for profit that hosts music industry workshops and live original music showcases for young artists. These events are generally held in a central location for easy access and open to all ages. JUMP Music Initiative - Empowering Young Musicians!  Education, Mentorship and Opportunities to Play Live @jumpmusicinitiative

JUMP Music Podcast Season 2 – EP12 with Russell Broom    @russellbroom A music guy, Russell produces, engineers and mixes records, he writes songs and plays guitar. Russell has performed, written, and or engineered a whole bunch of music on film & TV too... Which has led to awards including...  JUNO songwriter of the year WCMA producer of the year X3 WCMA musician of the year WCMA engineer of the year WCMA pop album of the year SOCAN pop, #1 and classic awards JUNO producer and engineer nominations AMPIA dramatic score of the year X2  Sales awards for album productions with Jann Arden including: “Greatest Hurts” 2001 2X platinum “Love is The Only Soldier” 2003 gold “Jann Arden” 2005 gold “Uncover Me” 2007 platinum   JUMP Music Initiative @jumpmusicinitiative is a not for profit that hosts music industry workshops and live original music showcases for young artists. These events are generally held in a central location for easy access and open to all ages.    JUMP Music Initiative - Empowering Young Musicians!  Education, Mentorship and Opportunities to Play Live @jumpmusicinitiative

JUMP Music Podcast Season 2 – EP11 with Richard Devine    @richarddevine   Recording Artist, and sound designer who specializes in field recording, sound effects, and sound design for T.V/Film, web media, Virtual Reality, and video games.   During the past three years, Richard Devine has remixed top Warp artists like Aphex Twin and Mike Patton (Faith No More). He has released 7 full-length albums on Schematic, Planet-Mu,  Warp, Asphodel, and Sublight records and has performed his own ear-tearing music mayhem worldwide. Based in Atlanta, Georgia he has done film score work for Touchstone Pictures (with John Hues & Kyle Cooper). He has also collaborated with BT (Brian Transeau on the movie “Surveillance” Directed by Adam Rifkin, Odopod, Elias Arts, Wieden & Kennedy, AKQA Inc., and has worked on commercials for the Nike Shoe Company and worked with various companies doing sound design for Audi, BMW, Ford, Scion, Coke, LandRover, Peugeot, Dodge, HBO, Nestle, Nike Japan & USA, McDonald's, Sprite, Spike Television network and has also worked with Konami gaming division for the Dance-Dance Revolution game.   In 2007 he signed a deal with Sony Media to release his first two Sound Effects libraries, "Pulse" and "The Electronic Manuscript" which won 2009's best sample library by Remix Technology Awards. in 2008 Richard launched a new sound design company "Devinesound" which was nominated for the Cannes Lions Award for the sound design work on the interactive website for Microsoft Gaming division-Halo Believe Campaign. In May 2016 he contributed sound effects and musical elements to the (Doom 4, Wolfenstein: The New Order) Soundtrack along with Mick Gordan. In 2017 He created UI Sound Design and Ambisonic Environmental Audio for Google's DayDream VR Platform/Google Earth VR.   In 2018 he did Sound Design for the new Jaguar I-Pace electric car, which included the exterior/interior engine sounds. All in the system user interaction sounds, alerts, notifications, blinker, low battery warning, charging battery, navigation, and power on/welcome sounds. In November 2018 he released his 7th full album Sort\Lave on Planet-Mu records(U.K.) His new EP on BL_K recordings is slated for September 2020.   In 2019 He designed all of the user interaction sounds and opening sound logo for Google's Stadia streaming platform. On February 24, 2019, Richard created several soundtracks and hundreds of sound effects for CD Projekt Red's CyberPunk 2077, and on November 11, 2020, he released the "Systik" EP on BlackNoise records. He currently working on his next album slated for next year coming out on Planet-Mu records.  #jumpmusic #musiceducation #musicpodcast #musicindustry #musicindustrytips #musicindustrynews #musicindustryprofessional #musicinterview #musicianlife #musicianstoday #brilliantmusicians #musicaddict #musicartist #musicbusiness #musicmaker

JUMP Music Podcast Season 2 – EP10 with Ryan Guay of Street Pharmacy   @ryanguay @streetpharmacy  Ryan Guay, the brainchild behind Welland, Ontario’s Street Pharmacy. Street Pharmacy was established in 2006 by singer, guitarist and primary songwriter, Ryan Guay. After receiving treatment for an acute case of encephalitis, Guay was left with the unusual ability to prolifically write, compose and produce music. Street Pharmacy mixes together the honesty of 90s alternative rock, reggae grooves and lightening fast lyrical flow reminiscent of golden age hip hop to forge a unique blend of reggae-rock that has kept their fans enthralled for over a decade. Guay and his four-piece band have released five full-length albums and have played over 500 shows across Canada and the US since Street Pharmacy's inception. #jumpmusic #musiceducation #musicpodcast #musicindustry #musicindustrytips #musicindustrynews #musicindustryprofessional #musicinterview #musicianlife #musicianstoday #brilliantmusicians #musicaddict #musicartist #musicbusiness #musicmaker

JUMP Music Podcast Season 2 – EP9 with Natalie Frakes @nataliefrakes Violinist Natalie Frakes is an experienced performer and educator and believes deeply in using music as a vehicle for social change. Natalie graduated with a Bachelor of Music from Wayne State University in Detroit. In addition to performing, she continues to be an active advocate for musical education in underserved areas. Natalie is a versatile violinist who enjoys playing an eclectic mix of genres and styles. She has performed with Detroit's most talented musicians and current artists (Josh Groban, 2Cellos, Michael Bublé, Kygo, Evanescence, Lindsey Stirling, Disturbed, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Sarah McLachlan, Michael Bolton, Aretha Franklin Orchestra, Jonsi and Alex) at major venues including DTE Energy Theater, The Palace, Little Caesar's Arena, the Masonic Temple, the Fox Theater, Van Andel Arena, and more. Natalie is violinist and artistic curator for Midtown Strings and Six Mile Strings. A passionate educator, Natalie has served as a teaching artist and conductor in a number of programs. She was Director of Orchestras for Oxford Community Schools and other experiences include positions with numerous community arts programs including Detroit Symphony Orchestra's Civic Youth Ensembles and MSU Community Music School-Detroit. She has been a teaching artist with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's El-Sistema-inspired OrchKids, Costa Rica's Sistema de Nacional Educácion Musical, and Accent Pontiac. Natalie currently works with the Detroit Metropolitan Youth Symphony, the Sphinx Organization, and the Collective Conservatory. #jumpmusic #musiceducation #musicpodcast #musicindustry #musicindustrytips #musicindustrynews #musicindustryprofessional #musicinterview #musicianlife #musicianstoday #brilliantmusicians #musicaddict #musicartist #musicbusiness #musicmaker

Allison Lynch on the JUMP Music Podcast SE2-EP8   @allisonlynch   Allison Lynch is an actor, singer-songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist. She has appeared on nearly all of Calgary’s major theatre stages as either performer, sound designer/composer or musical director. She most recently created the score for Theatre Calgary’s A Christmas Carol, and has received multiple awards for acting and designing. Allison’s first solo album release was nominated for a Jazz YYC award for Jazz album of the year, and she is currently writing for her next album.  #jumpmusic #musiceducation #musicpodcast #musicindustry #musicindustrytips #musicindustrynews #musicindustryprofessional #musicinterview #musicianlife #musicianstoday #brilliantmusicians #musicaddict #musicartist #musicbusiness #musicmaker

Ray Angry on the JUMP Music Podcast SE2-EP7   @rayangry   Ray Angry is a pianist, producer, composer who is one of the most in-demand artists today.   Classically trained with roots in gospel, one foot firmly planted in jazz and the other stirring the pot of pan-global pop, Ray Angry is the musician that the sharpest and shrewdest up-and-coming musicians aspire to be. As a tireless and ceaselessly inspired pianist, keyboardist, composer, producer, arranger and all-around coveted sideman—in the studio and on the road—Ray is the busiest, most eclectic musical talent crisscrossing the globe and genres for collaborations with today’s most exciting new and veteran artists.    Ray’s resume since the ‘90s bursts with names such as Jeff Beck, Wynton Marsalis, Mark Ronson, Q-Tip, Yolanda Adams, Daniel Winans, Joss Stone, Sting, Me’Shell Ndegéocello, Esperanza Spalding, Terri Lyne Carrington, Cindy Blackman, a duo of Mick Jagger & Dave Stewart, Estelle, Richard Smallwood, Dionne Warwick, Dianne Reeves, Queen Latifah, D’Angelo, Lauryn Hill, Kelis, Christina Aguilera and ongoing associates The Roots.   #jumpmusic #musiceducation #musicpodcast #musicindustry #musicindustrytips #musicindustrynews #musicindustryprofessional #musicinterview #musicianlife #musicianstoday #brilliantmusicians #musicaddict #musicartist #musicbusiness #musicmaker

Harm & Ease on the JUMP Music Podcast SE2-EP6 @harmandease   Harm & Ease is a modern Rock & Roll band originally founded in Burlington, Ontario in 2010 by Rylan Whalen and Danny Lopez. Their musical style brings the best from all forms of Rock music into the modern forefront. Lopez and Whalen started the band when they were just 15 years old. They eventually resettled in Buenos Aires, Argentina where they quickly reached the top of the rock scene and released two albums titled "Wonderful Changes" and "Black Magic Gold". In 2019, they returned to Canada with a lineup consisting of Alex Hamnett on drums and John Goodblood on lead guitar and released their third album "Midnight Crisis", their first album recorded and produced in Canada They currently reside in Canada where they have released a relentless amount of content in spite of the pandemics impact on musicians.   #jumpmusic #musiceducation #musicpodcast #musicindustry #musicindustrytips #musicindustrynews #musicindustryprofessional #musicinterview #musicianlife #musicianstoday #brilliantmusicians #musicaddict #musicartist #musicbusiness #musicmaker

Bryn Bliska on the JUMP Music Podcast SE2-EP5   Bryn Bliska is a musician, composer and producer based in Brooklyn, NY. Her sound merges a childhood soundtracked by '90s pop and R&B jams with her jazz piano training and affinity for technology. Her creative mission is to support historically marginalized and underrepresented people and to amplify their sounds and stories. She’s scored video & podcast projects for the New York Times, NPR, the Getty Museum, and TED, co-owns a sample label distributed by Splice, and loves working with a variety of artists in the studio & live across many genres. @BrynBliska   #jumpmusic #musiceducation #musicpodcast #musicindustry #musicindustrytips #musicindustrynews #musicindustryprofessional #musicinterview #musicianlife #musicianstoday #brilliantmusicians #musicaddict #musicartist #musicbusiness #musicmaker

Frederico Heliodoro on the JUMP Music Podcast SE2-EP4 @FredericoHeliodoro   One of the greatest musicians of Brazil`s new generation, the bass player, guitarist, producer and composer Frederico Heliodoro has been standing out in the current Brazilian and international music scene since 2007. Considered one of the most productive artists of his peer group, the bassist has five original records and is in the process to record his sixth one, to be released in 2020.    Wherever he goes, Heliodoro captivates the audience with his music which is intense, virtuous, experimental and loaded with feeling, mixing his Brazilian nature with jazz and contemporary music.  At 32 years of age, Frederico has already won reputed awards as Best Musician and Best Composer. Self-taught musician, he started to learn the bass guitar at the age of 9. At 11 he was already putting up live performances. In 2008 he enrolled in course of Popular Music in Federal University of Minas Gerais. In 2010, he spent 3 months in New York City, where he did some research on the upright bass in jazz music.   Currently, Frederico is the bass player of Kurt Rosenwinkel`s Caipi Band, with who he has been touring all over the world releasing Kurt`s new CD, Caipi. He also collaborates with the guitar player and composer Pedro Martins in his new record Vox. #jumpmusic #musiceducation #musicpodcast #musicindustry #musicindustrytips #musicindustrynews #musicindustryprofessional #musicinterview #musicianlife #musicianstoday #brilliantmusicians #musicaddict #musicartist #musicbusiness #musicmaker

Cam Buie on the JUMP Music Podcast SE2-EP3 @cambuie Cam Buie is a keyboardist, songwriter, session musician and producer from Calgary,  Alberta who draws from a multitude of diverse musical interests. A lover of all things music, Cam plays piano, synths, guitar, bass, congas, percussion, clarinet, saxophone, and sings vocals.  After completing a degree in Classical Piano performance from the University of Ottawa, Cam toured across the country playing keyboards with the piano-rock trio KÄSE as the primary songwriter and lead vocalist.    Cam has performed all across Canada, from headlining indie-rock shows at the Roxy in Vancouver, to playing two sold out nights in the pit-band at the Rialto Theatre in Montreal, to a sold out show with Calgary artists Ruben Young and Kiezsa in downtown San Fransisco. @cambuie   #jumpmusic #musiceducation #musicpodcast #musicindustry #musicindustrytips #musicindustrynews #musicindustryprofessional #musicinterview #musicianlife #musicianstoday #brilliantmusicians #musicaddict #musicartist #musicbusiness #musicmaker