Podcasts by The DNA Airwaves Podcast

Preparation as a Musical Director from 2023-12-13T11:30

Sam Williams of SSP Music Group shares some gems on his preparation process as a Music Director!

Sam Williams: Crafting Music and Building Bridges from 2023-12-11T04:00

In this episode, we sit down with the exceptionally talented Sam Williams, a producer and multi-instrumentalist, who has not only carved out a niche for himself in the music industry but has als...

Defining the sound of your brand from 2023-12-08T11:30

Shez Mehra, VP of Growth at Songtradr gives us a comprehensive breakdown on how to define your Brands sound & on the flip side what this does to the customer experience.

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The Cultural Significance of learning music from 2023-12-07T11:30

Corey Butler, professor at the esteemed York University chats about the importance of learning and teaching culturally relevant music!

Corey Butler: Maestro of Melody and Musical Visionary from 2023-12-04T04:01

In this episode, we are honored to host Corey Butler, the visionary Founder and Executive Director of Zamar Music Inc. Corey brings a wealth of experience, having served as the Musical Director ...

Global music licensing for artists and music buyers: Songtradr from 2023-11-20T04:01

In this episode meet Shez Mehra, Vice President and Head of Growth at Songtradr.

Shez's journey...

Oaktone"Stage tools for storytellers": Founder Jeff Caylor from 2023-11-13T04:01

This weeks episode features Jeff Caylor founder of Oaktone. Jeff is also a music producer and Ableton Live specialist currently living and working in Hong Kong. With writing and production ...

Must know: Legal info for Musicians and Artists from 2023-11-06T15:00

Our guest for this episode is Matthew Ram, an Entertainment lawyer. Matthew's journey began at the University of Toronto, where he earned a degree in Economics, and later, he completed his Juris...

Farts, Barbershop Adventures, and Black Music Canada: The Roundup from 2023-10-30T04:15

In this hilarious and diverse episode, we tackle the ins and outs of the gym – from the sweaty to the smelly, we've got stories. Then, we dive into the nerve-wracking experience of trying out a ...

Musician's World with Mike Robinson from 2023-10-23T08:01

In this engaging episode, we sit down with Mike Robinson, Band Director at The Potter's House, and explore his remarkable journey. From his beginnings in the band to the unique dynamics of being...

The taste of music (synesthesia) from 2023-10-16T09:01

We discussed the perceptual phenomenon known as synesthesia. Synesthesia is a neurological condition in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway (ie. hearing) leads to automatic, in...

Longevity, Boredom, Resilience, and Mountain Dreams from 2023-10-09T07:01

In this episode, we explore the keys to living a long, vibrant life inspired by the Netflix documentary "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones." We also delve into the art of embracing boredom ...

The most iconic Canadian TV Jingles from 2023-10-02T06:30

Canadian musician, songwriter, producer, AND dentist Alan Shiner joined us for today's episode. Alan Shiner has collaborated onstage and in the studio with legendary musicians like Mariah Carey,...

299 Queen Street West Premiere: A Night to Remember from 2023-09-25T04:00

Join us as we relive our unforgettable experience at the premiere of the documentary "299 Queen Street West" by Sean Menard, held at the prestigious Roy Thomson Hall in downtown Toronto. We shar...

Mastering the Art of Filmmaking: A Conversation with Director Sean Menard from 2023-09-18T04:01

Join us in this captivating episode as we dive into the world of filmmaking with the acclaimed director Sean Menard. Discover the creative journey of this talented filmmaker, from his early insp...

Anthony and D's Candid Conversation: Online Commenters, Road Rage, and Self-Validation from 2023-09-11T04:01

Join Anthony and D in this unfiltered episode as they delve into online commenters, share a wild road rage story, and discuss the quest for self-validation. Tune in now for a candid conversation...

Music Doctors: SarahRose and Andrew from 2023-09-04T09:00

Our guests for today's episode are Dr. SarahRose Black and Dr. Andrew Ascenzo. Dr. SarahRose is a certified music therapist and registered Psychotherapist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and ...

The Commotions - The Motown Sound from 2023-08-28T12:30

In today's episode, we dive into the soulful world of The Commotions. This band comprises twelve members, including three lead singers and a five-piece horn section. They write unique soul musi...

YOU and the Music Business with Tara Shannon from 2023-08-21T04:01

We are excited to speak with singer-songwriter and author Tara Shannon in today's episode. Tara's journey defied expectations when she returned to the music scene as a woman in her forties and ...

Revisiting our chat with Larnell Lewis and Joy Lapps from 2023-08-14T04:01

Today we connect with the incredibly talented married duo of Joy Lapps and Larnell Lewis! Joy is a musician, composer, academic and arts educator. She was awarded a Masters in Music Composition ...

Multitracks.com with Andre Favreau from 2023-08-08T04:01

In today's podcast episode, we dive deep into the world of music and technology with Andre Favreau, the Brand Manager at Multitracks.com. We discuss the cutting-edge technologies and tools that ...

Dealing with Loss isn't easy from 2023-07-31T04:01

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Revisiting Music Rights and Royalties! from 2023-07-24T04:01

In this episode of the podcast, our hosts chat with Canadian entertainment professional Keziah Myers. Keziah currently works with SOCAN and Re:Sound, Canada's largest rights management organizat...

Bill Welychka:"A Happy Has-Been" from 2023-07-17T04:01

Join us on this captivating episode as we delve into the extraordinary career of Bill Welychka, a beloved figure in the world of entertainment. In this episode, we unravel the fascinating stori...

Dennis Passley on The Toronto People's Library from 2023-07-10T04:01

Dennis Passley is a renowned saxophonist known for his exceptional performances with The Arkells and Northern Soul Horns. He adds a vibrant touch to their dynamic sound with his soulful melodies...

ReVisiting: A Chat with Kenny Werner from 2023-07-03T04:01

World-class pianist, composer, and author Kenny Werner is our guest for today's podcast episode. In 1996, he published Effortless Mastery, Liberating The Master Musician Within, a must-read for...

Meryem Saci from 2023-06-26T04:01

Today's podcast episode delves into the captivating world of singer-songwriter Meryam Saci. Meryam's music transcends genres, blending R&B, soul, and jazz into a mesmerizing tapestry. Join...

Dance your way to success w/ Aaron Aquino-Annobil from 2023-06-19T04:01

Today we connect with dancer, instructor, and entrepreneur Aaron Aquino-Annobil. Aaron is one of the owners of Run The Flex, which initially started as a 6-week beginner Hip Hop dance program, ...

Inspiration vs Infringement from 2023-06-12T00:01

Diriki and Anthony discuss a potential change in streaming monetization. They also get into the recent copyright battles and try to figure out the difference between inspiration and infringement...

Where music meets business [Live at Grant Studio] from 2023-06-05T04:00

Today we chat with the new owners of the iconic Grant Ave studios in Hamilton, Marco Mondano, Mike Bruce and Andrew Lauzon.

Marco Mondano is a well-known fixture in the music industry. Fo...

Jeremy John: Building a personal musician brand from 2023-05-29T04:00

Today we have Jeremy John joining us on the show. Jeremy John is a talented musician and content developer. He got his start in music at a young age in the church and immediately fell in love ...

The Recipee Band: A Perfect Blend of Musical Talent and Infectious Energy from 2023-05-22T04:00

In this episode of The DNA Airwaves podcast, we're thrilled to introduce you to The Recipee Band, a powerhouse collective of musical talent hailing from Toronto. Juwayon Clarke and Omar Lunan j...

Short: Autism and Music with Jonathan Chase from 2023-05-18T04:00

In this replay, Jonathan Chase joined us for chat on his unique approach to the world of autism support. Diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at the age of fourteen, he travels the country helping...

Asher Laub: Finding your creative genius! from 2023-05-15T04:00

On this episode of The DNA Airwaves podcast, we're joined by the incredibly talented Asher Laub, a classically trained violinist and music producer. With a unique blend of classical, pop, and el...

Short: The Elevation Church Experience w/ LJ Mitchell from 2023-05-11T07:00

Todays short is a clip from our chat with musician LJ Mitchell. LJ is currently the Broadcast Worship Director for Elevation Church with head quarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The m...

Grenville Pinto: Planned Obsolescence in this microwave era! from 2023-05-08T04:00

Our friend and talented musician Grenville Pinto returns to the show for today's episode. G Pinto is a Canadian violinist who has captivated audiences with his musical talent since age seven. G...

Bean Inspired! from 2023-05-01T04:00

Join us on our podcast as we speak with Bean Gill, a remarkable entrepreneur, business leader, and the host of the CBC show "Push." Bean's life changed forever after a car accident left her para...

Carson Freeman, NOT just your everyday musician from 2023-04-24T10:30

Saxophonist Carson Freeman joins us for this week's episode. Carson has developed a distinctive style that has propelled him into the performance spotlight. In 2010, he was awarded the Canadia...

Divinity Roxx: The road to working with Beyonce from 2023-04-21T05:30

Today's short features Grammy-nominated musician and artist Divinity Roxx the female bass legend, best known as the Musical Director and bass player in Beyonce’s all-female band.

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Quisha Wint: Using music to start your business! from 2023-04-17T00:01

Quisha Wint joins us for today's podcast! Quisha is more than just a phenomenal vocalist; she's a producer, arranger, and co-founder of QW Productions. Quisha is one of Toronto's most sought-a...

Radio Play vs Streaming with Alan Cross from 2023-04-12T08:00

Music historian Alan Cross breaks down the transition from FM Radio to streaming and the affects on revenue, meta-data and listening habits.

Doing your best today with Tony Momrelle from 2023-04-10T00:01

Our favourite bloke Tony Momrelle returns to the podcast for today's episode. Tony is a British singer-songwriter with an unmistakable voice and a natural talent for music. Born and raised in Lo...

Revisiting: Music Therapy with Sarah-Rose Black from 2023-04-03T00:01

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SHORT: Discipline through Planning! from 2023-03-31T09:30

In this clip Kiana Eastmond breaks down some opportunities for growth in the space that you're in!

Daphne Jones: Win when they say you won't! from 2023-03-27T00:01

Our guest today is award-winning CEO Daphne Jones. Daphne E. Jones is an accomplished and seasoned executive with extensive experience strategically, entrepreneurially, and globally within mult...

BONUS: Navigating Celebrity Networking from 2023-03-22T08:00

In this mini clip, the boys chat with Kiana "Rookz" Eastmond about her pathway to working with Canadian Celebrities such as Drake.

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Controlling emotions&time management from 2023-03-20T00:01

Anthony and DIriki discuss controlling their emotions, time management, and our ongoing phone addictions.

CLIFF HANGER: Recalling a near death experience from 2023-03-16T00:01

In this 10 minute cliff hanger Author, Artist and near death experience survivor, David Ditchfield recalls his story of the moments leading up to and immediately after being hit and dragged by a...

The Introduction of Black Music Canada from 2023-03-13T00:01

In this episode, we announce the launch of Black Music Canada with chairman Jon Sarpong. This organization was established to acknowledge and honour the contribution of Black Canadian Music to ...

PODCAST GEM: The importance of feedback from 2023-03-09T06:30

We are our greatest critics, but beating yourself up can be counter productive! In this clip we discuss the significance of having a support system built on the foundation of honest and informed...

Sean Wilson on Historical Black Music from 2023-03-06T00:01

Our favourite piano teacher Sean Wilson returns on this podcast episode to discuss the origins of black music in North America and how it's shaped his teaching in 2023.

BONUS: Jully Black - Playing the long game from 2023-03-03T00:01

In this bonus clip we sat down to chat with Canadian music icon & activist Jully Black!

Cory Taylor from 2023-02-27T00:01

Entertainment manager Cory Taylor joins us on today's episode. With more than ten years of expertise, Cory Taylor is a talented professional in the music business. The native of Virginia began...

BONUS: Getting out of your ego... living in"the space"! from 2023-02-24T00:01

Kenny Werner talks about getting out of your ego and playing in the space, as he describes it, the space between the future and the past, and the space between thinking and not thinking. Not thi...

Elliot Landy: Where photography met music! from 2023-02-20T00:01

Elliott Landy (born 1942) is an American photographer and ...

Fu-Schnickens talk with Chip Fu from 2023-02-13T00:01

Chip Fu is a rapper and DJ best known for his work as a member of the hip-hop group The Fu-Schnickens. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and began his career in the early 1990s as a group memb...

Writing your way to success with Dakarai from 2023-02-06T00:01

Toronto-born singer/songwriter Dakarai joins us for today's episode. Dakarai is an accomplished vocal arranger/producer with experience working with some incredible artists in both Canada and t...

Revisiting - Youth Suicide Prevention with Robb Nash from 2023-01-30T00:01

Robb Nash is the lead singer of The Robb Nash Project, which is an immersive concert experience that uses music and stories to captivate its audience. Depression, anxiety, self-harm, addiction, ...

International Music Chat with Eddie Bullen from 2023-01-23T00:01

The guys sit down to chat with Eddie Bullen.

Happy New Year - Let's Go! from 2023-01-16T00:01

In our episode of the new year, Diriki & Anthony chat about 2022 being behind them as well as insights and predictions for the new year.

Holiday Break - Back on January 16 2023 from 2022-12-20T00:01

On this podcast episode, the guys catch up on how their weekend was, get into a conversation about the holiday break, and review the 2022 year for the podcast.

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Talk amongst men [Real men talk] from 2022-12-12T00:01

There are no guests today on this short episode, but the guys get into a deep conversation about life, and what matters.

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Alan Shiner - Accidentally Impressive from 2022-12-05T00:01

Canadian musician, songwriter, producer, AND dentist Alan Shiner joined us for today's episode. Alan Shiner has collaborated onstage and in the studio with legendary musicians like Mariah Carey,...

ADVANCE the conversation with Keziah Myers from 2022-11-28T00:01

Keziah Myers returns to the podcast! Since her last appearance, Keziah has continued her incredible work on the business side of the music industry and became the first Executive Director of ADV...

Dwayne Morgan - The spoken word legacy from 2022-11-21T00:01

Our guest for today's episode is Dwayne Morgan. Two times over, Dwayne Morgan has won the Canadian National Poetry Slam. In 1993, he launched his spoken-word music career. He established Up From...

Steel City Committee from 2022-11-14T00:01

Gord Carruth joins us for today's episode. Carruth is a Canadian playwright, composer, author, and retired principal at Sir Allan MacNab and Westdale in our hometown of Hamilton, Ontario. Toge...

What is the answer? from 2022-11-07T00:01

In this episode, the three amigos are back together, and Mat shares about his car being broken into. They also get to talk about the current strike in Ontario with education support workers, pl...

Grammy-winning Producer Keith Harris on Music Industry Success from 2022-10-31T00:01

Our guest today is Grammy award-winning record producer, songwriter, music director, drummer, programmer, and multi-instrumentalist Keith Harris! Keith earned a degree in Production and Enginee...

Coffee, Music&Sports from 2022-10-24T00:01

Two out of three ain't bad, so on today's episode, Anthony and Diriki discuss the importance of sleep, then get into some music news, and make a big announcement as well.

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Popular Misconceptions about musicians! from 2022-10-17T00:01

On today's podcast episode, Mat updates us on the Bruce Willis story from a previous episode. Then the guys get into a conversation about some common misconceptions about working musicians. Listen

It's a family affair with GenDirect from 2022-10-10T00:01

Digital creator and online personality GenDirect joins the guys on today's podcast episode. @gendirectmusic is best known for his "Daily R&B suggestions" and curated vibes for various times ...

The Future is Now from 2022-10-03T00:01

Today's podcast episode begins with the guys talking about the first-ever edition of the Legacy Awards being nationally televised on CBC. Anthony discusses his journey into self-improvement, and...

The Rise of Francesco Yates: Tour Life and Authenticity from 2022-09-26T00:01

Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumental Francesco Yates joins the guys on today's podcast episode. The Toronto-based Francesco Yates has gathered numerous platinum-selling awards and ...

Reaching your Potential starts today! from 2022-09-19T00:01

On this week's podcast episode, Anthony and Diriki discuss the passing of legendary Canadian hip-hop artist Pat Stay and the uncertainty of everyone's time on earth. They also examine what a suc...

5 Things that musicians need to STOP doing NOW! from 2022-09-12T00:01

The guys connect over the internet for this podcast episode, and Anthony shares with us things he believes musicians should immediately stop doing and some other fun stuff along the way.

Juwayon Clarke from Musician to Musical Director from 2022-09-05T00:01

We are lucky to have Juwayon Clarke join us for today's podcast episode. Juwayon is a mix engineer, bass player, and musical director in the GTA. We connect over the internet to discuss why he ...

David"DLO"Outing - Listen to LEARN! from 2022-08-29T00:01

Today we connect over the internet to speak with musical director and producer David "DLO" Outing. DLO has played behind and programmed full shows for some of the industry's top artists and awa...

From Gang Life to Greatness from 2022-08-22T00:01

Our guest for today's podcast episode is Danish rapper Sleiman Nejim. Sleiman was born in Lebanon of Palestinian origin. He immigrated to Denmark and joined the local gang that eventually land...

Joel Lightman Pleasure, Profit, Power and Passion from 2022-08-15T00:01

Musician Joel Lightman joined us for today's podcast episode. Joel has over twenty years of professional musicianship, including stints with major stadium bands and world tours with his project...

Desiree McKenzie - Lyrical wordsmith from 2022-08-08T00:01

Desiree Mckenzie is a Toronto-based award-winning poet, arts educator, and aspiring photographer. Desiree has represented Toronto Poetry Slam at the 2020 Women of the World Poetry Slam in Dallas...

The boys talk music... and stuff from 2022-08-01T00:01

In this podcast episode, the fellows talk about staying in time as a band, backing tracks, their weekly recommendations, and much more!!

25 Years in the game with Eric Alper from 2022-07-25T00:01

Eric Alper has been at the forefront of the Canadian entertainment industry for over 25 years, putting the public in public relations. His enthusiasm and comprehensive knowledge of music's past...

Doomsday Bae from 2022-07-18T00:01

In today's podcast episode, the gangs talk about the infamous Roger's outage and our dependency on the internet. They also get into doomsday prepping and some of the strangest foods they have tr...

3 Wise Men from 2022-07-11T00:01

The guys connect remotely for today's podcast while Anthony and Mat are working away. In this episode, they get into a conversation about in-ear monitors, live production at large venues, and m...

Desarae Dee returns! from 2022-07-04T00:01

Instrumental fusion artist Desarae Dee returns for this episode of the podcast. Desarae is a talented musician, educator, producer, and content creator from Toronto. After 6 years of anticipat...

Ready for action! from 2022-06-27T00:01

Fresh off of staycation, Anthony and Diriki get into a conversation about Canadian summers, losing focus, and authenticity. Please enjoy responsibly.

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Dat and Miriki from 2022-06-13T00:01

The squad was a man down this week but Mat and Diriki sit down in the studio and talk about This Is Pop, Boyz 2 Men, and their social media addictions. Enjoy responsibly

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Divine Brown on Music, Psilocybin, and More from 2022-06-06T00:01

The incredible Divine Brown is our guest in today's podcast episode. Divine Brown grew up in Toronto, Ontario, and quickly had a following since she first surfaced on the scene, gaining fame fo...

There was a patty war? from 2022-05-30T00:01

In today's episode of the podcast, we start things off with a breakdown of the infamous 1985 "Patty wars" here in Toronto. They also reminisce about some of the classic tv jingles of our childh...

What these men recommend from 2022-05-23T00:01

In today's episode, the guys get into a conversation about some of their hobbies, and give some recommendations based on some of their favourite shows, music, restaurants, and books! Enjoy resp...

The final frontier? from 2022-05-16T00:00

In this episode, the guys talk about spring, the incredible impact space exploration has had on technology, and why we need to live on other planets. Please enjoy responsibly.

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Diriki and Mat have a chat from 2022-05-09T00:01

While Anthony was off conquering the world, Diriki and Mat get into a discussion on today's episode about foley sound in film, pop music's evolution, and Hollywood accounting.

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David Ditchfield from 2022-05-02T00:01

Another one of our favourite guests returns for today's episode, author and composer David Ditchfield. David experienced a near-death experience (NDE) in 2006 while being pulled under a speedin...

Just the 4 of us from 2022-04-25T00:01

Friend of the show and musician Brigit O'Regan joins the guys again on this episode! Brigit is a popular violinist/fiddler who has garnered a lot of attention on social media with the success o...

Yasmine White: Autism and the power of Music! from 2022-04-18T00:01

Our guest today is Yasmine White, the founder and CEO of Voices Together, the most prominent musical therapy organization in North Carolina. She is also the author of the book, "Autism and the ...

When Music meets Comedy w/ Emily Misura from 2022-04-11T00:01

Musician and comedian Emily Misura is our guest on today's episode. Emily is a Toronto-based violinist, DJ, model, and comedian. She has performed with numerous ensembles, and she was award...

Discovering Joanna Majoko's Musical Journey from 2022-04-04T00:01

Joanna Majoko, a Toronto-based performer, songwriter, and bandleader, is our guest today. Joanna has made a name for herself as one of Canada's most promising young singers. She has regularly ...

Just the 3 of us from 2022-03-28T00:01

In today's episode, the guys chat about the importance of constant learning, creating music, and the human body. Please enjoy responsibly :)

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Suicide to Significance with Robb Nash from 2022-03-21T00:01

Our guest today is Canadian musician Robb Nash. Robb is The Robb Nash Project's lead singer, an immersive concert experience that uses music and stories to captivate its audience. Depression,...

Jonathan Chase [Music&Autism] from 2022-03-14T00:01

Jonathan Chase joins us for this week's episode. Jonathan is a musician, author, autism /autistic advocate, and public speaker. With over fifteen years of experience as a professional musician...

Kenny Werner: From Effortless Mastery to Becoming the Instrument! from 2022-03-07T00:01

World-class pianist, composer, and author Kenny Werner is our guest for today's podcast episode. In 1996, he published Effortless Mastery, Liberating The Master Musician Within, a must-read for...

MONOWHALES on Making Music in Toronto from 2022-02-28T00:01

Canadian rock band MONOWHALES joined us in the studio for today's episode. MONOWHALES is an alt-rock band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, consisting of three members: Sally Shaar, Jordan Circost...

Just the 4 of us, hanging out! from 2022-02-21T00:01

Our favourite violinist/fiddler and friend of the show Brigit O'Regan joins the guys on this episode of the podcast. Brigit is a musician and YouTube personality that has garnered a lot of popul...

Actress/Singer Carolina Lopez on her Latin Hip-Hop Vibe from 2022-02-14T00:01

Singer/Actress Carolina Lopez joins the guys for today's episode. Hailing from Medellin, Colombia, Carolina Lopez has earned international recognition as a dynamic and versatile artist, excelli...

Revolutionizing Music Practice with Wearable Tech from 2022-02-07T00:01

We had the opportunity to chat with Florian Simmendinger, the CEO of Soundbrenner, for this podcast episode. Soundbrenner is responsible for the world's first wearable smart device for musician...

Award-winning Bulgarian artist talks X-Factor&life during COVID from 2022-01-31T00:01

Singer/songwriter Mihaela Marinova joins us for today's podcast episode. Mihaela is an award-winning Bulgarian artist best known for being a finalist on the television show X-Factor Bulgaria. ...

Mihaela Marinova from 2022-01-31T00:01

Singer/songwriter Mihaela Marinova joins us for today's episode of the podcast. Mihaela is an award-winning Bulgarian artist that is best known for being a finalist on the television show X-Factor...

What's on your mind? from 2022-01-24T00:01

The boys wanted some alone time for this episode. Today, Anthony, Mat, and Diriki sit down in the studio to briefly talk about technology. They also revisit a validation conversation from a pr...

Mastering Jazz&Gospel Piano by Ear: Special Episode with Sean Wilson from 2022-01-17T00:01

We are excited to have our favourite piano teacher Sean Wilson join us in the studio for this episode. Sean is the founder of seanwilsonpiano.com, an online-only training membership website for...

Hadrien Feraud from 2022-01-10T00:01

Musician/Composer Hadrien Feraud connects with us over the internet for this episode of the podcast. Hadrien was born in Paris and grew up in a very musical family. His parents, who are also mu...

Grammy-nominated Bassist Divinity Roxx Talks Music, Hip-Hop, and Collaborations from 2022-01-03T00:01

Happy New Year! Grammy-nominated musician and artist Divinity Roxx, join us for our first podcast of 2022! Divinity is a female bass legend, best known as the Musical Director and bass player ...

Bangerz Brass from 2021-12-27T00:01

For today's episode, we are joined by 2 members of Toronto's Hip-Hop Brass band, Bangerz Brass: Max Forster and Emily Ferrell. Bangerz Brass is an incredible Toronto-based group featuring three MC...

Bangerz Brass: Toronto's Hip-Hop Brass Band from 2021-12-27T00:01

For today's episode, we are joined by two members of Toronto's Hip-Hop Brass band, Bangerz Brass: Max Forster and Emily Ferrell. Bangerz Brass is an incredible Toronto-based group featuring thr...

Practice, Preparation&Success with Andrae Ennis from 2021-12-20T00:01

Andrae Ennis joins us in the studio in this episode of the podcast. Andrea is a dynamic vocalist and entrepreneur from the city of Toronto who created Soul Sessions, a signature event that deli...

Small Milestones, oh and it's Episode #75 from 2021-12-13T00:01

In this week's episode, the guys get together, in the studio, to talk about getting old while briefly celebrating their 75th episode. They also get into the various roles in bands, the many face...

Music&Persistence with Jeff Lurie from 2021-12-06T00:01

Jeff Lurie dropped by the studio for this week's episode. Jeff is an Audio Director and Composer with TA2 studio here in Toronto. As a composer for over 15 years, he's worked with some incredi...

Desarae Dee: Telling her Story from 2021-11-29T00:01

Multi-instrumentalist Desarae Dee came into the studio to chat with the fellas on this week's episode of the podcast. Debuting as an artist in 2014, Desarae is a powerhouse pianist/keyboardist...

Amaal's Inspirational Journey: From Somali Refugee to Juno-Nominated Singer-Songwriter from 2021-11-22T00:01

Somali-Canadian singer-songwriter Amaal joins us for today's podcast episode. Amaal began her remarkable journey in war-torn Mogadishu, where she and her family lived until they were forced to ...

Our Humble Opinion(s) from 2021-11-08T00:01

In this week's episode, the three men get into a discussion about hearing loss, manufactured motivation, and the vast pool of courses available online. Please enjoy responsibly!

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Beware, the internet comments! from 2021-11-01T00:01

No guest on today's podcast so the hosts get into a discussion about social media and Youtube comments, overall internet behaviour, our love of food, and of course MUSIC! Please enjoy responsibl...

Making music with TJ Whitelaw from 2021-10-25T00:01

Guitarist TJ Whitelaw joins the guys in the studio for today's episode. TJ is a touring and session musician based out of Toronto. He has performed on 3 of the biggest network TV stations in Canad...

Touring Guitarist TJ Whitelaw on Inspiration and the Coolest Member of a Band from 2021-10-25T00:01

Guitarist TJ Whitelaw joins the guys in the studio for today's episode. TJ is a touring and session musician based out of Toronto. He has performed on 3 of the most extensive network TV statio...

Candid Conversations: Just the 3 of Us! from 2021-10-18T00:01

Just the 3 amigos in the studio for this episode chatting about sleep deprivation, mixing a song, and the early days of hip-hop engineering! Enjoy responsibly :)

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Finding the groove in the life with Otis Williams from 2021-10-11T00:01

Musician Otis Williams joins us on the podcast today! Otis Williams is a professional drummer born and raised in Toronto, Canada. He started playing at the tender age of 2 and began ...

From Humble Beginnings to Elite Studios: Ryan Altschuler's Musical Journey from 2021-10-04T00:01

Today's guest is the CEO of Lynx Music & AudioProcess Ryan Altschuler. We connect with Ryan over the internet, and he takes us from the humble beginnings of his musical journey to how he eve...

Self Assessment and Musical Growth from 2021-09-27T00:01

Guest free today. Instead, Anthony and Diriki sit down to have a discussion about critiquing their personal progress over the duration of the podcast and share some of their challenges and disc...

Musical Therapy Revisited with SarahRose Black from 2021-09-20T00:01

Our friend of the show, Dr. SarahRose Black, came into the studio again to continue the discussion of musical therapy from episode 17! SarahRose holds a Master of Arts in Music Education and a M...

DRUMEO talk with CEO Jared Falk from 2021-09-13T00:01

We are excited to have the CEO of Musora Media, Jared Falk as our guest today. Since 2003, Jared has built an incredibly successful e-learning business that focused on teaching drums through their...

The business and the music with Pavlo from 2021-09-06T00:01

In today’s episode, we connect with the internationally renowned artist Pavlo! Born in Toronto to Greek parents, Pavlo has made a name for himself by offering a musical amalgam he simply calls “Med...

Sean Wilson: Deep Practice for Great Results from 2021-08-30T00:01

Sean Wilson returns to the podcast to chat with the fellas! Sean is a musician and teacher from Lakeland, Florida who created an online music training membership website, seanwilsonpiano.com where ...

The Power of Music with Dejah Gomez from 2021-08-23T00:01

Dejah Gomez connected with us for today’s episode of the podcast. Dejah is a talented actress-singer with experience in theatre and TV. She is best known for her role in the film Young American Ga...

Synesthesia Revisited with Greg Jarvis from 2021-08-16T00:01

In a continuation of episode 13, we sit down with the founder of the Canadian Synesthesia Association Greg Jarvis. Greg is a Toronto-born musician and composer best know for his work leading the r...

The Artists behind the Music! from 2021-08-09T00:01

No guest today on this episode of the podcast, but instead we dive into the conversation about the typical life of an artist or musician trying to make it in any major city. We also get into a disc...

Music is Medicine for the Soul with Michelle Victoria from 2021-08-02T00:01

Singer Michelle Victoria came by to chat with the fellas on today’s episode.  Michelle is a Canadian singer from Toronto who has worked with The DNA Project and other talented groups for years...

Judith Hill: Music is a lifestyle from 2021-07-26T00:01

Judith Hill is an American singer-songwriter from Los, Angles California. She appeared on season 4 of The Voice, making it to the top 8, and was also given the opportunity of a lifetime when she wa...

You can't have your cake and eat it too w/ Terez from 2021-07-19T00:01

Canadian Pop singer Terez joins us for today’s episode of the podcast. Terez is a singer-songwriter from Alberta known for her creative expression and great style.  She’s collaborated with Nic...

Music from the heart with Desiree Dorion from 2021-07-12T00:01

Our guest for today’s episode is Desiree Dorion.  Desiree is a JUNO Award-nominated singer-songwriter whose music has topped the Indigenous Music Countdown, and five of her songs entered into ...

Our"friendgineer", Tokyo Speirs! from 2021-07-05T00:01

David"Tokyo"Speirs joins us as our guest on this episode of the podcast. @tokyospeirsmusic is a producer, engineer, singer and songwriter wrapped up in one incredibly delightful package. Tokyo is...

An Artists Perspective with Leila Dey from 2021-06-28T00:01

Leila Dey is in the studio with us for today's episode of the podcast. Leila is a Toronto native that has been a singer/songwriter here in the city since she was 15 years old. While in high schoo...

Kari Zalik: The passion of a publicist from 2021-06-21T00:01

Kari Zalik joins us on the podcast today. Kari is a Publicist with Bad Parade @badparadeco, which is a music publicity firm focused on bringing musical talent to every corner of Canada. Kari began...

It's our 50th Episode! from 2021-06-14T00:01

Can't believe it has already been 50 episodes! We decided to go guest-free for today's episode so the three of us could discuss some of the highs and lows of the last year and what the next 50 epis...

Jully Black: A sense of Common-Unity from 2021-06-07T00:01

Our guest today is a Canadian icon and platinum-selling recording artist, Jully Black. @missjullyblack has been named by CBC Music as one of"The Greatest Canadian Singers Ever"and her music career ...

Alan Cross: A Journal of Musical Things from 2021-05-31T00:01

Alan Cross is a legendary Canadian radio broadcaster and writer on music. Originally from Stonewall Manitoba, he is best known as the host of the syndicated radio series The Ongoing History of New ...

Alex Cuba: The Power of Latin Music from 2021-05-24T00:01

Cuban musician Alex Cuba is our guest for today's podcast. Alex has released several critically acclaimed solo albums and also co-wrote songs for Canadian superstar Nelly Furtado. Alex was also hon...

Tony Momrelle: Find your happy place from 2021-05-17T00:01

Our guest for this episode is Tony Momrelle. Tony is a British Singer/Songwriter that is currently the lead singer for the band Incognito.  In addition, to being part of this group he has...

Melanie Durrant from 2021-05-10T00:01

Melaine Durrant sits down with us on this episode of the podcast. This hypnotic singer has garnered over 3.7 million Spotify streams worldwide. The Toronto-native has headlined multiple festival ...

Mckenzie Small: The best of both worlds from 2021-05-03T00:01

Our guest on today's episode of the podcast is Mckenzie Small. This Mississauga native is best known for her role as"Scarlett Dunn"on Disney and Family Channel tv show"Backstage". She can also be...

Sarah Thawer: Marching to the beat of your own drum from 2021-04-26T00:01

Sarah Thawer is a self-taught drummer based in Toronto, Canada, who's been performing on stage since the age of 5 years old. https://www.instagram.com/sarahtdrumguru/ (Sarah) has found great succe...

From Pro Sports to Behind the Lens from 2021-04-19T00:01

Filmmaker Darrell Wonge dropped by the studio to chat with us on this week's podcast episode. Darrell is a dedicated and energetic creative with extensive experience in fashion, beauty, and sports...

A Musicians Perspective: Travis Dykes from 2021-04-12T00:01

We speak with producer and bass player Travis Dykes on today's episode of the podcast. https://www.instagram.com/tdykes/ (@travisdykes) has really made a name for himself from his YouTube channel ...

Laughter, Medicine for the Soul with Jay Martin from 2021-04-05T00:01

Jay Martin, aka “The Renaissance Man,” is a stand-up Comedian, Producer, Actor, and Entertainer who has impressed sold-out audiences with his top-notch comedic stylings across Canada, the United St...

Rob"Beatdown"Brown from 2021-03-29T00:01

The incredibly talented drummer Rob"Beatdown"Brown is our guest on today's episode. In addition to being fortunate enough to play and perform on some of the biggest stages internationally, Rob also...

The keys to understanding music with Sean Wilson from 2021-03-22T00:01

Sean Wilson is a musician and teacher from Lakeland, Florida. Sean got a degree in Mathematics but did not choose this path. Instead, he decided to develop some online music training courses. It s...

Hearts and Minds with Gabriel Vargas from 2021-03-15T00:01

Our guest for today's episode is musician Gabriel Vargas. Gabriel is based in Melbourne, Australia with strong ties to his native country of Brazil. He has a great approach to life and thirsts fo...

Lady Luck: First Family of HipHop from 2021-03-08T00:01

Lady Luck joins us today for this week's episode. @iamladyluck has been in the music scene from a very early age, thanks to her aunt, the great Sylvia Robinson, one of the founders of the legendary...

LJ Mitchell: Elevation Music from 2021-03-01T00:01

Our guest today is musician LJ Mitchell. LJ is currently the musical director for the Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Elevation church for anyone who doesn't know is one of the larg...

Thad Cockrell: When passion meets opportunity! from 2021-02-22T00:00

Today we connect with songwriter and musician Thad Cockrell. Thad had spent two decades steadily building his career through five album releases and constant touring before the COVID-19 pandemic fo...

Today's TIKTOK was Yesterday's MYSPACE from 2021-02-15T00:00

This week we sat down with Canada's premier media and public relations expert Eric Alper. Eric Alper started his own PR firm, Eric Alper Public Relations, after being the Director of Media Relatio...

Practice Makes Progress! from 2021-02-08T00:00

On this episode of the podcast, co-hosts Diriki and Anthony sit down to talk about their careers in the music industry, their new pursuit of learning the piano and song-writing, plus much more.

Every Day Jazz Musician from 2021-02-01T00:01

Today we are joined by Canadian musician Ori Dagan. Ori is an award-winning jazz singer-songwriter that has a remarkable ability as an improviser to produce rich and remarkable sounds that warm au...

Choclair: Still in the game from 2021-01-25T00:01

Our guest today is 4 time Juno Award winner and Canadian hip hop legend Choclair. @officialchoclair was one of the most successful Canadian rappers in the late'90s and early 2000s. He released his ...

Engineering Your Limitless Life from 2021-01-18T00:01

We are joined today with tour manager and engineer extraordinaire Jason"Redz"Reynolds. Jason started out in the industry at a very young age and worked his way up the ranks to work with some of the...

Peak Performance for creators and entrepreneurs from 2021-01-11T00:01

Today we are speaking with Producer, artist, and entrepreneur Erika Rose Santoro. While being a dynamic artist and executive in her own right, Erika is best recognized for co-writing the hit song"A...

Kellindo: Living your dream as a true Guitar Hero from 2021-01-04T00:01

Our first guest on the podcast for 2021 is the versatile Kellindo Parker. Kellindo is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and lead guitarist for Janelle Monae. He began playing the guitar a...

2020 Recap: Moving into 2021 full steam ahead! from 2020-12-28T00:00

We decided to wrap up the 2020 year with no guest and take a look back at ALL that was 2020! This year will be one that the entire world will look back at one day to remember all the unprecedented...

Married Musicians: Joy Lapps&Larnell Lewis from 2020-12-21T00:00

Today we connect with the incredibly talented married duo of Joy Lapps and Larnell Lewis! Joy is a musician, composer, academic and arts educator. She was awarded a Masters in Music Composition at ...

Understanding your rights with Entertainment Lawyer Matthew Ram from 2020-12-14T00:00

Our guest today is Entertainment lawyer Matthew Ram. Matthew graduated from the University of Toronto with an Economics degree and then completed his Juris Doctorate from the University of Det...

The BLK LT$ - From Toronto to LA from 2020-11-30T00:00

Today we connect with Toronto native The BLK LT$ (pronounced Black Lotus), previously known as Andreena Mills. This singer/songwriter/producer/ and DJ has collaborated with some of music indus...

Manifesting your musical destiny with Michelle Treacy from 2020-11-23T00:00

Michelle Treacy is a Canadian singer/songwriter from right here in Toronto, Ontario. She first made a buzz in the music scene with an impromptu duet with Lady Gaga during her ArtRave tour in Montre...

Carry on, Lyndon: Self-produced, Juno Award winner. from 2020-11-16T00:15

Lyndon John X, sometimes also credited as LJX, is a Canadian reggae and ska musician. He is most noted for his 2019 album The Warning Track, which won the Juno Award for Reggae Recording of the Yea...

Musicians making music for the future generation! from 2020-11-09T00:15

Today we are joined by the award winning, childern's musical entertainment duo, Sonshine and Broccoli. Both Lisa Sonshine and Brock Burford attended Sheridan College's musical theatre program and h...

Finding your voice with Vocal Coach Lorraine Lawson from 2020-11-02T00:00

Our guest for this episode is Lorraine Lawson. Not only is Lorraine the proud founder of Lawson Vocal Studios here in Toronto, she is also one of the most successful vocal coaches in North Ame...

Musical Therapy with Sarah Rose Black from 2020-10-26T00:00

Today we sit down and talk with music therapist Sarah Rose Black. Sarah Rose holds a Masters degree in music education from the University of Toronto, and a Masters degree in music therapy at Wilfr...

He figuratively puts the M in The MPL! from 2020-10-19T00:15

No guest for this podcast but the hosts chat with our show's producer, Mat Keselman, who is not only co-founder of The MPL , but also a sound engineer and a college professor. On this episode of t...

A Joyful Noise with Karen Burke from 2020-10-12T00:00

On this episode of the podcast we sit and chat with Karen Burke! Karen is the co-founder and Artistic Director of the Juno award-winning Toronto Mass Choir, a Gospel choir that has been touring an...

Synesthesia in music! from 2020-10-05T00:00

Today we discuss the perceptual phenomenon known as synesthesia. Synesthesia is a neurological condition in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway (ie. hearing) leads to automatic, i...

Violinist virtuoso and showman G Pinto - Plus bonus live performance! from 2020-09-28T00:00

Today we sit down in the studio with violinist Grenville Pinto aka G Pinto. Grenville is a Canadian violinist originally from our hometown of Hamilton and was a member of the Philharmonic orchestra...

40 years of music with Jazz legend Eddie Bullen from 2020-09-21T00:00

Eddie Bullen is, undoubtedly, a rare breed amongst multi-talented artists. Pianist, songwriter, arranger and producer, Eddie's lengthy career has yielded an abundance of awards and recognition for ...

Songwriting discussion with Nevon Sinclair from 2020-09-14T00:00

This week we are joined by Canadian songwriter, singer and vocal coach Nevon Sinclair. Nevon was born and raised in Toronto where he was first introduced to music. Over the years he has arranged ...

A Masterclass on YouTube for Musicians&Creators from 2020-09-07T00:00

Our guests for this episode are violinist/fiddler Brigit O'Regan and saxophonist Nathan Allen. Brigit is known as “Violin Girl” by over 16 Million people due to the success of her FanExpo and Comic...

Robert Ball shares it all from 2020-08-31T00:00

Our guest for this episode is Canadian singer, songwriter and actor Robert Ball. This multi talented artist has sung background vocals for Kim Burrell as well as opened for artists Mary Mary, Cece...

Rookz - Mastering the game from 2020-08-24T00:00

Our guest today is Kiana Eastmond aka Rookz. Kiana'Rookz'Eastmond is the Founder& Director at Sandbox Studios. Rookz is one of Toronto's stars behind the stars and has made a name in the Canad...

The return of Gary Beals! from 2020-08-17T00:15

Today's guest is the incredible Canadian singer/songwriter Gary Beals. Gary was the runner up on the first season of Canadian Idol. He stepped away from music for over a decade to take a break fr...

Getting to know NOA from 2020-08-10T00:15

This week's guest is one of Canada's brightest Pop and R&B recording artists NOA! NOA recently released her new single Patience, which has garnered a lot of attention and gaining momentum on S...

Keziah Myers dives into Copyright and Royalties from 2020-08-03T00:00

In this episode of the podcast, our hosts chat with Canadian entertainment professional Keziah Myers. Keziah currently works with SOCAN and Re:Sound, Canada's largest rights management organization...

Carlos Morgan: Interview + Live performance from 2020-07-27T00:15

The DNA Airwaves sits down with Juno award winner Carlos Morgan. Carlos is an accomplished singer, songwriter, producer and vocal coach that has seen so much of the music industry in North America...

Lisa Sonshine: A new realm of music for children from 2020-07-20T00:15

We chat with Lisa Sonshine from the Juno nominated children's musical duo Sonshine and Broccoli about her career in music. Sonshine and Broccoli have performed at the NBA All-Star game along with l...

Music&Memory from 2020-07-09T09:30

Program Director, Justin Russo with the Music and Memory organization chats with the DNA Airwaves to discuss the powerful connection between music and the mind.

Our Introduction from 2020-07-09T09:00

The hosts of the DNA Airwaves Anthony& Diriki sit down and discuss a little bit about themselves how this podcast came together. The DNA Airwaves is weekly podcast that delivers engaging discus...