A CONVERSATION WITH KARL 'KC' COUSIN

Recording Artist and Songstress, Sharon Rae North has performed at venues throughout the U.S. and abroad. With Five critically acclaimed projects to her credit, she is the published author of two books who now has turned her sights on the promotional aspect of the music business. As a partner in Touch Of Class Productions, Sharon along with Fritz Germain is bringing Smooth Summer Sessions to her hometown, Youngstown, Ohio. Performances from Multi Grammy Winners and #1 Billboard Charting Artists will appear at the Youngstown Playhouse beginning May 25th and concluding on August 30th. The Artists include Kim Waters, Paul Brown, Christian De Mesones, James Lloyd with Alexander Zonjic and Ms. North herself. In this episode, Sharon discussed the resonsibilities and rewards of putting together such a major effort.   Purchase Your Tickets Today at https://www.touchofclassva.com/   SHOW NOTES 00:00 – SHOW OPEN 01:32 – Recent & Future Performances 04:12 – Why Youngstown and The Playhouse 07:50 – Christian De Mesones 09:23 – Two Time Grammy Winner Paul Brown 11:00 – Ticket Purchase 14:30 – Sponsorships 19:45 – Guest MCs 20:44 – The Future 24:20 – The Business of Promotion 26:21 – Putting The Show Together 32:00 – Show Recap 34:00 – Show Close   Enjoy!   Theme Music is "YOYO" written by G.H. Beulah, Jr. & J. Herod, Jr. Performed by SounDoctrine © 2002 Soul Food Music (BMI) All Rights Reserved   YOYO - Original Composition - ALL Rights Reserved ISRC: ushm80313063 BMI Work #: 5852411 ISWC: T-071.347.654-0 MLC Song Code: YA2UJ9 SOUL FOOD MUSIC IPI: 00231529687 Publisher Number: PV45SE Publisher share: 100% US Copyright Office Registration Date: May 24, 2002 US Copyright Office Registration Number: PA1-145-851

Youngstown, Ohio native, Composer, Producer and EntreMusician Karl ‘KC’ Cousin is the founder of the Non Profit, Musical Exploration The Learning Center, based in Las Vegas, Nevada.The School teaches Music Theory, Instrumentation, Business and Financial Literacy to students, from esteemed music industry professionals.In this episode, Karl discusses his formative musical years in Youngstown, his travels abroad and founding this school as a way of giving back to students to help them prepare for their lives and careers as professional musicians.VISIT: Musical Exploration The Learning CenterSHOW NOTES:00:00 – SHOW OPEN02:19 – YOUNGSTOWN OHIO MUSIC06:33 – REEDS ARENA11:43 – FIRST BAND16:01 – JAZZ FUSION17:55 – THE 4 “P’S” OF LIFE22:06 – THE EARLY DAYS OF MIDI & COMPUTERS29:04 – EXCELLENCE32:10 – TRANSITIONS40:08 – THE LEARNING CENTER46:45 – FORMATION OF MUSICAL EXPLORATION50:40 – LEARNING CENTER COACHES53:24 – THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC & FINANCIAL LITERACY1:06:33 – SHOW CLOSEEnjoy! Theme Music is "YOYO" written by G.H. Beulah, Jr. & J. Herod, Jr. Performed by SounDoctrine © 2002 Soul Food Music (BMI) All Rights Reserved YOYO - Original Composition - ALL Rights Reserved ISRC: ushm80313063 BMI Work #: 5852411 ISWC: T-071.347.654-0 MLC Song Code: YA2UJ9 SOUL FOOD MUSIC IPI: 00231529687 Publisher Number: PV45SE Publisher share: 100% US Copyright Office Registration Date: May 24, 2002 US Copyright Office Registration Number: PA1-145-851

A classically trained violinist who began playing jazz professionally as a teenager, Jerald Daemyon transcended the boundaries of musical genres when he embarked on a solo career. His debut album, Thinking About You, released in 1995, incorporated rhythm and blues, soul, hip-hop, funk, and world beat into contemporary and traditional jazz and symphonic music. Daemyon was considered to be an important influence in the transformation of the violin from an instrument used predominately for classical music to one that made significant impact in contemporary jazz and popular music. Raised in Detroit, Michigan, Daemyon was strongly influenced by his mother. "My mother taught me that I should never give up on myself, and that I should always believe in myself…," he told the Philadelphia Tribune in 1996. "She always told me to keep my eyes on the prize, and don't let anyone take away my dreams." Daemyon put her advice to use at an early age. He began studying violin at the age of eight, in the fourth grade in Detroit public schools under Connie Miner. Soon he was spending his weekends in a music program at Wayne State University. At age 13 Daemyon began playing be-bop jazz professionally with saxophonist Donald Walden and the Detroit Jazz Orchestra. Later he formed his own jazz band. Daemyon also continued his formal classical training with Dr. Morris Hochberg of Royal Oak, Michigan, former principal violinist of the Cleveland Orchestra and assistant concertmaster of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Daemyon attended the International Music Camp at Michigan's Interlochen School of Performing Arts. At the age of 16 he was awarded a State of Michigan Certificate of Outstanding Achievement. Daemyon also studied with the acclaimed concert violinist Peter Michalica and took master classes with perhaps the most famous violinist of all—Isaac Stern. The EntreMusician's Metadata Specialist and Jazz Violinist, Darrell Looney talks with Jerald about his storied career and perspective on jazz and the classics. Enjoy! Theme Music is "YOYO" written by G.H. Beulah, Jr. & J. Herod, Jr. Performed by SounDoctrine © 2002 Soul Food Music (BMI) All Rights Reserved YOYO - Original Composition - ALL Rights Reserved ISRC: ushm80313063 BMI Work #: 5852411 ISWC: T-071.347.654-0 MLC Song Code: YA2UJ9 SOUL FOOD MUSIC IPI: 00231529687 Publisher Number: PV45SE Publisher share: 100% US Copyright Office Registration Date: May 24, 2002 US Copyright Office Registration Number: PA1-145-851

The EntreMusician Founder, Community Leader, Author & Coach Jere B explains three steps he has utilized to begin living his dreams - stepping away from his former "day job" in December of 2022 to become a full time EntreMusician and how these same steps will work for you. Enjoy!!! Join Us @ TheEntreMusician.com Donate via Cash App at $TheEntreMusician Theme Music is "YOYO" written by G.H. Beulah, Jr. & J. Herod, Jr. Performed by SounDoctrine © 2002 Soul Food Music (BMI) All Rights Reserved YOYO - Original Composition - ALL Rights Reserved ISRC: ushm80313063 BMI Work #: 5852411 ISWC: T-071.347.654-0 MLC Song Code: YA2UJ9 SOUL FOOD MUSIC IPI: 00231529687 Publisher Number: PV45SE Publisher share: 100% US Copyright Office Registration Date: May 24 2002 US Copyright Office Registration Number: PA1-145-851

Gail Jhonson was born and raised in the city of Philadelphia, Gail Denise Johnson began playing piano at the age of 10, had her 1st gig by 14, received a B.A. in composition from the Berklee College of Music, then later moved to Los Angeles to make her dream career come true! She presently splits her time between her staff position at Musician's Institute/Hollywood, CA, and her music director position with Norman Brown/Warner Brothers Records. Gail also has a love for theatre, particularly, Gospel Musicals. Her first professional experience was offered as a piano substitute for the stage play EUBIE,/Ivar Theatre, Hollywood. She soon began playing for Langston Hughes play, TAMBORINES TO GLORY at The Bradley Theatre Los Angeles. Thereafter, she was scoring and director music for gospels performances: SAVING GRACE and REASON FOR THE SEASON, written by Dennis Rowe. In 2003, Gail produced the SAVING GRACE CD, with performances by a muti-talented cast; including her son Vein/producer, rap artist & daughter Tamina/soprano & budding musician. Later that year, she performed with Rain Pryor's FRIED CHICKEN & LATKAS at the Cannon Theatre in Beverly Hills. She has toured, performed and recorded with many artists, namely: Pink, Minako Honda, Norman Brown, Vanessa Williams, Mindy Abair, Jermaine Jackson, Morris Day, Bobby Womack, Ray Parker jr., Vesta, Howard Hewitt, Bobby Lyle, Brian Culbertson, OC Smith, Paul Jackson jr., Pamela Williams, Phil Perry & yes Milli Vanilli. Her various television performances include: BET on Jazz, MTV, Lou Rawls/Parade of Stars, Soul Train, The Arsenio Hall Show & The Tonight Show and various video performances. Presently, Gail finds time to accompany the youth choir/band as well as songwriting, producing, piano instruction and recording many inspired youth. She has written, Funk Keyboards, a contemporary guide to chords, rhythms and licks and & Dictionary of Keyboard Grooves published by Hal Leonard as part of the Musician's Institute Master Class Series. Gail is a member of Musicians Union (local 47), BMI and has a Certificate of Service, Music Education-Post-secondary/State of California. Show Notes 00:00 - Show Open & Intro 01:39 – Formative Years 07:34 – The Business of Music 10:32 – Contemporary Jazz 12:00 – Paul Jackson, Jr. 14:14 – Studio Work 15:57 – Gear 21:21 – Jazz In Pink 25:26 – Rewards and Challenges 35:55 – Advice you always Give 39:00 – The Pink Room Radio Show 49:51 – Morris Day 54:13 – Show Close   Enjoy! Visit: https://www.jazzinpink.com/ Join Us @ TheEntreMusician.com Donate via Cash App at $TheEntreMusician Theme Music is "YOYO" written by G.H. Beulah, Jr. & J. Herod, Jr. Performed by SounDoctrine © 2002 Soul Food Music (BMI) All Rights Reserved YOYO - Original Composition - ALL Rights Reserved ISRC: ushm80313063 BMI Work #: 5852411 ISWC: T-071.347.654-0 MLC Song Code: YA2UJ9 SOUL FOOD MUSIC IPI: 00231529687 Publisher Number: PV45SE Publisher share: 100% US Copyright Office Registration Date: May 24 2002 US Copyright Office Registration Number: PA1-145-851

New York based Margret Avery is an Actor, Singer, Songwriter and Poet Her career as an actor started when she was asked to audition for an off- off broadway variety show and she got cast in several roles acting and singing. Singing is what paved the way, but once the acting bug bit there was no going back. Margret continued to train with Cameron Thor East and AIDA, including the Laban Method, Katie Flahive and Nick Dunning. Margret has been in a variety of off- Broadway plays, including ‘The House of Yes’, and ‘The Credeaux Canvas’ as well as short films like ‘Tea Time’ by Ana Venture Miranda, ‘The Pension Letter’ by Braulio Basaldua and ‘Extrospection’ by Manan Singh Katohora. Margret has also done voiceover work for Aveda skin care and Avon perfumes. Her passion for music continues and her music can be heard on all of the streaming platforms. In this episode, she shares her simultaneous passion for each of her disciplines, the lessons she learned during her formative years, her motivation for the art and she reads one of her poems. Show Notes 00:00 - Show Open & Intro 02:09 – Which Margret Are You Today?? 05:04 – Fromative Years and Paris 10:22 – Poetry & Songs 14:00 – The Descending & Ascending Spiral of Love & Self 17:49 – Journaling and Writing 20:31 – An Exclusive Poem Reading 26:21 – Entrance Into Acting 30:26 – Navigation of Each Discipline and Entrepreneurship 33:12 – Writing For Film 37:25 – The Song “Left Behind” 44:58 – Show Close Enjoy! Visit: https://margretavery.com/ Visit: Film.io Join Us @ TheEntreMusician.com Donate via Cash App at $TheEntreMusician Theme Music is "YOYO" written by G.H. Beulah, Jr. & J. Herod, Jr. Performed by SounDoctrine © 2002 Soul Food Music (BMI) All Rights Reserved YOYO - Original Composition - ALL Rights Reserved ISRC: ushm80313063 BMI Work #: 5852411 ISWC: T-071.347.654-0 MLC Song Code: YA2UJ9 SOUL FOOD MUSIC IPI: 00231529687 Publisher Number: PV45SE Publisher share: 100% US Copyright Office Registration Date: May 24 2002 US Copyright Office Registration Number: PA1-145-851

Canary Songs began in 2012 by text and melody writer LaDena Laine so that she could go into day care centers and share her kids songs with children. Now Canary Songs publishes children's books, poems, and music. Her Gospel songs are distributed via CCLI. In 2017 LaDena was able to sing her Gospel songs with Saint Pauls Choir in Maryland, USA. She has also been able to self publish 5 children's book. "Utflykt på Östersjön", availible in Finnish libraries, helps Swedish speaking kids learn how to be environmentally friendly when working and playing in the Baltic sea which surrounds Åland. Her other children's picture books and a song book can be found on Amazon. She has animated videos streaming on Yle Arena in Swedish. Book A Call: https://calendly.com/jereb/15minuteme... Theme Music is "YOYO" written by G.H. Beulah, Jr. & J. Herod, Jr. Performed by SounDoctrine © 2002 Soul Food Music (BMI) All Rights Reserved YOYO - Original Composition - ALL Rights Reserved ISRC: ushm80313063 BMI Work #: 5852411 ISWC: T-071.347.654-0 MLC Song Code: YA2UJ9 SOUL FOOD MUSIC IPI: 00231529687 Publisher Number: PV45SE Publisher share: 100% US Copyright Office Registration Date: May 24 2002 US Copyright Office Registration Number: PA1-145-851

Serbian Songwriter, Musician, Translator, Journalist and Band Leader Nenad Cvetičanin can add Associate Director of The EntreMusician International to growing list of credits. Nenad C shares his heart, story and harrowing experiences which have forged him in to the Man and Musician he is and is becoming. This is a very heartfelt edition of The EntreMusician Podcast. Jere B opens the episode by sharing a few victories. Links to the several community members of The EntreMusician are included here for your convenience. Nenad C: http://www.nenadcnumismatica.com/ Linda Balliro: https://lindaballiro.com/ Darrell Looney: https://phatfunk.com/ Anna Nicholson: https://indiangypsymusic.com/ Robbie: https://zmg4life.com/ Robin Williams Sr: https://thepoetiksolsound.com/ Jon Bruce: https://www.stagedive.com LaDena :https://theentremusician.com/ladena Blair White: https://theentremusician.com/blair-white Book A Call: https://calendly.com/jereb/15minutemeetup Theme Music is "YOYO" written by G.H. Beulah, Jr. & J. Herod, Jr. Performed by SounDoctrine © 2002 Soul Food Music (BMI) All Rights Reserved YOYO - Original Composition - ALL Rights Reserved ISRC: ushm80313063 BMI Work #: 5852411 ISWC: T-071.347.654-0 MLC Song Code: YA2UJ9 SOUL FOOD MUSIC IPI: 00231529687 Publisher Number: PV45SE Publisher share: 100% US Copyright Office Registration Date: May 24 2002 US Copyright Office Registration Number: PA1-145-851

"Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" has been on the radio airwaves since 1982. Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault co-host the show and are well-respected music business creative air personalities who are strong supporters of independent musicians.The show features creative music in funk, R&B, jazz, blues, rock, hip-hop, latin, and gospel. In addition, Joe Kelley has interviewed renowned musicians such as Victor Wooten, Sheila E. , Foley, Jef Lee Johnson, Jellybean Johnson, Monte Moir, Rhonda Smith, Bernie Worrell, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Bland, Larry Graham, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, Steve Smith, St. Paul Peterson, JD Blair, Tori Ruffin, Kat Dyson and hundreds more.In this episode, Joe discusses how he began his career, his unique interview style and provides insights into some of his most favorite and most challenging conversations… Enjoy!! Visit: https://www.mixcloud.com/joekelleyradio/ Show Notes 00:00 - Show Open & Intro 04:25 – Entrance Into Radio08:37 – Musicial Background11:49 – The Upper Room and Musician’s Reveal15:45 – Most Challenging Interview19:29 – Most Rewarding Interview21:08 – Andre Cymone23:55 – Prince31:26 – Morris Day37:26 – Drummers44:10 – James Brown46:05 – Today’s Music54:00 – Chris Jasper57:38 - Foley1:03:28 – Show CloseJoin Us @ TheEntreMusician.com Donate via Cash App at $TheEntreMusician Theme Music is "YOYO" written by G.H. Beulah, Jr. & J. Herod, Jr. Performed by SounDoctrine © 2002 Soul Food Music (BMI) All Rights Reserved YOYO - Original Composition - ALL Rights Reserved ISRC: ushm80313063 BMI Work #: 5852411 ISWC: T-071.347.654-0 MLC Song Code: YA2UJ9 SOUL FOOD MUSIC IPI: 00231529687 Publisher Number: PV45SE Publisher share: 100% US Copyright Office Registration Date: May 24 2002 US Copyright Office Registration Number: PA1-145-851

Gabriel Majorsky is the CEO of SongDrop, a new innovative approach for Artists to sell their music and for fans to experience it. In this episode, he shares his drive and passion for independent musicians and the motivation for stepping into the tech sphere to make increase the artists' marketing control through SongDrop. SHOW NOTES 00:00 - Show Open 02:24 - SongDrop Beginnings 05:45 - How is SongDrop Different 09:04 - Buy Outs 12:06 - How Does It Work 15:05 - Costs & Shares 16:01 - The SongDrop App 17:22 - The Hub & Audio Sharing 19:33 - What is E D? 24:14 - The Process 28:50 - How are Musicians Responding? 32:01 - Why is SongDrop UK Only? 33:30 - Final Notes 36:17 - Show Close Enjoy! Visit: https://songdrop.uk/ Show Notes 00:00 - Show Open & Intro 01:30 – Music Mentorship06:57 – The Field of Entertainment Law09:41 – Spotify &Intellectual Property13:25 – Higher or Deeper?15:29 – Open Letter – Universal VS TikTok20:28 – Marketing & Social Media Strategy28:55 – NFTs34:06 – John, the Musician41:26 – Keep Writing42:08 – Show Close Join Us @ TheEntreMusician.com Donate via Cash App at $TheEntreMusician Theme Music is "YOYO" written by G.H. Beulah, Jr. & J. Herod, Jr. Performed by SounDoctrine © 2002 Soul Food Music (BMI) All Rights Reserved YOYO - Original Composition - ALL Rights Reserved ISRC: ushm80313063 BMI Work #: 5852411 ISWC: T-071.347.654-0 MLC Song Code: YA2UJ9 SOUL FOOD MUSIC IPI: 00231529687 Publisher Number: PV45SE Publisher share: 100% US Copyright Office Registration Date: May 24 2002 US Copyright Office Registration Number: PA1-145-851