Music Travel Guide

The Reality Behind Becoming a Jazz Musician w/ Joe Webb

British pianist, composer and educator Joe Webb joins me for an honest conversation about what it actually takes to become the musician you want to be. Joe Webb is a hig

Building a Lasting Music Career w/ Jason Miles

In this episode, I’m joined by Grammy-winning keyboardist, composer, producer, and arranger Jason Miles - an artist whose legacy spans decades of music-making across jazz

Building Industry Relationships with Intention w/ Lucy Woolley

In this final episode of the year, I’m sharing a short snippet from a live Q&A session inside the Music Travel Guide Club Membership, featuring creative producer and coac

Trusting Your Creative Process w/ Immanuel Wilkins at Mantova Jazz 2025

Today’s episode is one I’m really excited to share! I had the chance to meet saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Immanuel Wilkins in my hometown, Mantova (Italy), duri

How Clarity and Direction Fuel Your Music Career w/ Dave Stapleton

Your best strategy will always be your clarity of desire.  When you know exactly what you want and why you want it.  I believe that kind of clarity will do more for you

Why Storytelling is Your Artist Superpower w/ Eric Karsenty

Learn how to turn your music journey into a compelling story that builds real fans. To help us break this down, I’m thrilled to be joined by Eric Karsenty. Eric is a cl

Define and Strengthen Your Artistic Identity w/ Luciane Dom

What does it really mean to define your artistic identity?  And how do you know when you’ve found it?  Luciane Dom has some answers for you.✨ Born in Brazil, Luciane i

Crafting an Elevator Pitch for your Music That Stands Out w/ Allie Silver

What makes someone stop and really listen when you talk about your music? In today’s episode, I am dropping into a highlight from a recent live Q&A inside our Club, feat

The Art of Music Collaboration: Insider Tips w/ Alexander Flood

How do you find the right creative partners? How do you build a thriving music community around you? To break it all down, I’m sitting down with Alexander Flood—one of Au

Developing a Unique Sound & Social Media Presence w/ James Berkeley

I love the music and energy that emerge from artists who make their multi-creative sides shine together contagiously. One such artist is James Berkeley. As an instrument

Jazzfest Berlin 2024 w/ Lakecia Benjamin

If there's one musician who truly embodies resilience, it's Lakecia Benjamin. Just a couple of weeks ago, at the 60th Jazzfest Berlin, I had the privilege of sitting dow

70s Soul Music, Gil Scott Heron & Songwriting w/ Cecily

If you’ve ever found yourself relaxing on the couch with a warm cup of tea, lost in thought about your day, Cecily’s beautiful music is exactly what you need to enhance t

Earth Music, Fela Kuti & Documenting your Journey w/ Etuk Ubong

Etuk Ubong is without a doubt one of the most electrifying trumpet players in Africa. Seun Kuti himself called him ‘one of the best things to come out of Lagos,’ and it’

Brazil, Political Music and Sharing Powerful Messages w/ Bia Ferreira

Bia Ferreira, a Brazilian singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, stands out for her innovative approach to combining Afrodiasporic rhythms – like soul, R&B, reggae

Navigating the Cultural History of Jazz + Getting Booked at Festivals w/ Natalie Greffel

Natalie Greffel is a versatile Mozambican-Danish singer, bassist, composer, and passionate advocate for the arts. In addition to his work as a musician, she serves as a

Q&A SESSION Àbáse's album 'Awakening' + Promoting Your Album (excerpt) w/ Àbáse

EXCERPT - I've made public a snippet of our recent live Q&A session within our Club Membership with Berlin-based Hungarian musician and producer Szabolcs Bognar aka Àbáse

Q&A SESSION The Power of Samba Music and the Creative Process w/ Vitor Cabral (excerpt)

EXCERPT - I've made public a snippet of our recent live Q&A session within our Club Membership with drummer, percussionist and producer from São Paulo, Brazil, Vitor Cabr

Unveiling the Secrets of Dodo Blues w/Olith Ratego & Sven Kacirek

Odd Okoddo is a duo from Kenya and Germany, comprised of Olith Ratego and Sven Kacirek. The two artists crossed paths in Kenya around ten years ago when Sven Kacirek was

Exploring Italian Bossa Nova w/ Ma Nu

Ma Nu is a renowned DJ in the underground scene of northern Italy, and he has gained recognition as one of the resident artists at the prestigious Jazz Re:Found Festival.

Jazzfest Berlin 2023 w/ Eve Risser Red Desert Orchestra

Eve Risser, a talented performer, composer, and arranger from France, is the founder of The Red Desert Orchestra. This ensemble comprises nine skilled European musicians