The Two Naive Musicians Podcast

This week we talk all about music we love and how to sell yourself as a teacher! We even get special input from The Arbor! Favorite Music of the Week!Ryan’sMetropole -AnomalieDNCE -DNCENew Way to be Human -Switchfoot Bret’sNever Take Friendship Personal -Anberlinthank u, next -Ariana Grande Follow the Podcast! @2naivemusicians On FaceBook and InstagramFollow Ryan @Ryanhalvorson4 on FaceBook, Instagram and YouTubeFollow Bret @Bretty.jones on Instagram

We talk about what every musician wants to hear about... NAMM. Ryan was lucky enough to go and to give us an inside scoop of the experience. We also talk about Bret's student band and how we're old... Young... But old... Favorite Music of the Week!Ryan’sLush Life -Zara LarssonPiano Ep -Yvette YoungRenaissance -Polyphia Bret’sBelmont -BelmontThis To Won't Pass -Can't Swim Follow the Podcast! @2naivemusicians On FaceBook and InstagramFollow Ryan @Ryanhalvorson4 on FaceBook, Instagram, and YouTubeFollow Bret @Bretty.jones on Instagram

We didn't get our top listens for this episode because we had to record it about a day after we recorded last weeks... But That's because Ryan is at NAMM!!! Next week he will tell us all about it. Until then here is more of us talking about what makes music authentic and why autotune ruined everything (jk).   Follow the Podcast! @2naivemusicians On FaceBook and InstagramFollow Ryan @Ryanhalvorson4 on FaceBook, Instagram, and YouTubeFollow Bret @Bretty.jones on Instagram

Your favorite podcast is back this week talking about OUR FIRST GIG!!! Bret and I banter about pitch correction and authenticity in modern music among many other topics (We didn't know what to talk about so we talked about everything) Favorite Music of the Week!Ryan’sIn My Element -Glenn LumantaA Long Kiss Goodbye -Kid BloomBret’sLoyal to Me -Nina NesbitGreatest Hits -Jim Croce   Follow the Podcast! @2naivemusicians On FaceBook and InstagramFollow Ryan @Ryanhalvorson4 on FaceBook, Instagram and YouTubeFollow Bret @Bretty.jones on Instagram

Happy 2019!!! We're back after a short holiday break and ready to kick off the new year! A couple of musical updates and some witty (or not) banter all recorded in OUR NEW STUDIO!!! Favorite Music of the Week!Ryan’s08.26.18 -Cody FryU Used To -Charlie BurgHouse Key -Scott HelmanBret’sAbsent Sounds -From Indian LakesSpiritbox -Spiritbox The Amulet -Circa Survive Follow the Podcast! @2naivemusicians On FaceBook and InstagramFollow Ryan @Ryanhalvorson4 on FaceBook, Instagram, and YouTubeFollow Bret @Bretty.jones on Instagram

Merry Christmas! We talk about all of our favorite things about Christmas, our worst Christmas experiences and all the things we hope to get (But probably won't..) Favorites Listen's Ryan Colder -Nina Nesbitt SweetSexySavage -Kehlani The Search for Everything -John Mayer Bret Haken Disperse Digital Veil -Human Abstract      

We 'finish' our talk about practice by talking about the holy grail of practice exercises. It's something that every teacher we've had tells us to do and you should be doing it too! Favorite Music of the Week!Ryan’sDjesse (Vol 1) -Jacob Collier Calling Your Name -TelehopeObsessed -Maggie LindemannBret’sSonder -TesseractHall and OatesThe Way Forward -Intervals -Follow the Podcast! @2naivemusicians On FaceBook and Instagram-Follow Ryan @Ryanhalvorson4 on FaceBook, Instagram, and YouTube-Follow Bret @Bretty.jones on Instagram

How do you practice??? Today we talk about our practice routines (or lack thereof), the mark of musical maturity, and some really exciting changes that are in the works! Favorite Music of the Week!Ryan’sGoodbye -Her SongsAudrey Tell Me -JuiceBret’sSithu AyeWonderful Life -Bring Me The Horizon Follow the Podcast! @2naivemusicians On FaceBook and InstagramFollow Ryan @Ryanhalvorson4 on FaceBook, Instagram and YouTubeFollow Bret @Bretty.jones on Instagram

What does it mean to sell out? We talk all about that and more in this episode! Favorite Music of the Week!Ryan’sAnnabelles Homework -Alec BenjaminUncommon Good -Busty and the BassPheonix -Rita OraBret’sGiving Up -Emarosa Follow the Podcast! @2naivemusicians On FaceBook and InstagramFollow Ryan @Ryanhalvorson4 on FaceBook, Instagram, and YouTubeFollow Bret @Bretty.jones on Instagram

Today we talk about our new band and the importance of album art! We go over why album art matters and how it makes the difference between whether or not your song will be heard. We also talk about recording as a session player and one of the most important things to look out for!Favorite Music of the Week!Ryan’sSwim -Fickle FriendsJoy In The Wild Unknown -RipeHorizon Zero Dawn Soundtrack Bret’sDaybreaks -Nora JonesThe Deer HunterMandroid Echostar Don't forget to follow and review! You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram @2naivemusicians

High school. Most everyone has things they love and hate about it. In this episode, we talk about our high school experience and how it made us the musicians we are today. We also talk about all the things we wish we had done differently. If you're in high school, we hope you use this to your advantage!

We forgot our outline... But that didn't stop us from talking about our own personal experiences with independent musicianship. We go into detail about what it means to 'be your own boss' as a musician and let you into some of the nitty gritty of our social media management.  

Being successful as a musician has as much to do with the mind as it does with playing. Whether success means bigger turnouts at shows, more money in your pocket, or simply feeling satisfied with your own work. Having the right mindset is key to achieving your goals. In this podcast, we discuss what it takes to maintain the positive outlook and constructive perspective required to help bring you closer to your musical aspirations, whatever they may be.

Performance is, more often than not, the last thing we think about when planning a show. We rehearse the music, organize the set, and sell tickets but we don't think "how will this show be memorable?". Well, we are challenging that way of thinking! In this episode, we talk about the importance of a great performance and everything that goes into performing like a BOSS.

Have you ever thought, "how will people in my hometown know about me or my band?" or "how do I become a member of the music scene?". Well, that's what we're talking about this week! You'll get to hear about what we've done and are doing to break into our local music scene and some of our best tips for doing the same WHEREVER YOU ARE IN THE WORLD!!

Welcome to the first “Two Naive Musicians” Podcast! In this episode, we explain why we started this and our plans for the podcast. We are so excited to share this with you and work together towards becoming a little bit less naïve every day!

Welcome to the Two Naive Musicians Podcast! Here we talk aboutwhat it takes to become a professional musician and make a livingwith music. While taking you along with us as we work towards thatexact goal! We share our past, present, and plans for the future! Soput on those headphones and come to join us as we all try to become alittle less naive.