Internationally acclaimed guitarist Corey Christiansen joins me to discuss the best ways we can support and grow isolated music communities. He also shares advice on what music school can and can’t do for you, his passion for BAM, what it takes to be a “jazz artist”, and some pro-tips on travel and gig etiquette. “If …
New Orleans vocalist Quiana Lynell joins me to discuss her transformation from AT&T call center worker to competition winning, international touring Jazz artist. She shares about her journey of self acceptance, maintaining a career as a single mother, running, and being the first person in her family to graduate college. This woman is incredible!
New Orleans trumpeter Jonathan Bauer joins me to discuss band leading, the difference between gigs and shows, quitting a gig, serving the music, and the academia bi-product of “Jazz Guilt”.
Brent Wallarab – acclaimed arranger and composer – joins me to discuss walking away from the trombone, making relationships work, rediscovering his self worth, and the expectations we tend to have as musicians that lead to misery.
Monika Herzig joins Tanner Guss to discuss the “ever-emerging phenomenon” of all female Jazz groups. She explains how developmental psychology, instrument choices, and current community actions negativity impact the matriculation of female musicians. She also suggests new practices we can adopt as a community to better support each other and promote an equal playing field.
Mikel Patrick Avery joins Tanner Guss to discuss his life as an interdisciplinary artist. We discuss Mikel’s reigniting of his 14 year old self, titles, how to be yourself as a leader and sideman, and escaping the shackles of tradition.
Greg Ward – saxophonist and bandleader – joins me to discuss “networking” for musicians, moving to New York, knowing what you want, and having a positive outlook on life.
Meagan Johnson joins Tanner Guss to discuss the Alexander Technique for musicians.
John Raymond – trumpet Rising Star and personal mentor – joins me to discuss music awards, defining success, finding your musical voice, being in the moment, and how music isn’t about YOU.
Steve Lyman – rhythmic genius and Instagram drumming sensation – joins Tanner Guss to discuss his 10 year journey with meditation, the relationship between meditation and therapy, how to honor tradition and yourself, sabotaging joy, and coffee.