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    Music Makers San Diego

    Broadcasting from Amplified Studios in Southern California, a number of hosts create weekly podcasts meant to amplify other local musicians in SoCal. There is "Amplified Radio" which is an interview show with audio engineers, local artists, and music business professionals with tips on how to use social media, how to book gigs around San Diego, and an ending segment on this week's best SD shows. Each episode also includes some silly games related to being an asshole about music and what politicians listen to in their free time. There is also "Music Makers San Diego" hosted by long-time radio guy Gary Lee where he interviews local San Diego talent each week and records 2-4 original songs of theirs in the studio as part of the podcast. Gary is a pro at asking about each artists' songwriting approach, experience in the industry, and future plans.
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    Episodes (99)

    Music Makers San Diego 092 - Kaylee Daugherty

    Music Makers San Diego 092 - Kaylee Daugherty

    In this episode, Gary talks with Kaylee Daugherty about her introduction to jazz & the San Diego jazz music scene, her favorite type of venue to play, how songwriting is a vulnerable process for her & much more. Kaylee also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.

    https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd 

    https://www.instagram.com/kayleedaughertymusic 

    https://www.kayleedaughertymusic.com

    Music Makers San Diego 091 - Dana Duplan

    Music Makers San Diego 091 - Dana Duplan

    In this latest episode, as we wrap up our month on the Ramona music scene, Gary talks with Dana Duplan about his involvement with the International Western Music Association, how he keeps songwriting fresh, his favorite type of venue to play & much more. Dana also performs three of his original songs during the conversation, including the one he recorded for the "Our Ramona" compilation album.

    https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd 

    https://www.instagram.com/danaduplanmusic 

    https://danaduplanmusic.com

    Music Makers San Diego 089 - Desert Crossing

    Music Makers San Diego 089 - Desert Crossing

    This month we shine the light on Ramona artists. In this episode, Gary talks with Desert Crossing members, Michael J. Dwyer & Rose Darrough, about their musical families, what it's like to be a part of the Ramona music scene & how it's changed over the years, the most challenging part of the songwriting process & much more. Michael & Rose also perform three of their original songs during the conversation.

    https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd

    https://www.instagram.com/desert_crossing_music

    Music Makers San Diego 088 - ChickenHawk

    Music Makers San Diego 088 - ChickenHawk

    In this episode, Gary talks with ChickenHawk members, Robert & Zachary Stickney, about how they came up with their name, what their songwriting process is like, how they resolve issues or disagreements during the songwriting process & much more. Robert & Zachary also perform three of their original songs during the conversation.

    https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd 

    https://www.instagram.com/chickenhawk_band 

    https://www.chickenhawkmusic.com

    Music Makers San Diego 085 - Salinas Road

    Music Makers San Diego 085 - Salinas Road

    In this latest episode, Gary talks with Salinas Road members, Bill Jones & Paul Cruz, about their musical influences, Bill's classical guitar training & how it factors into their current sound, their take on writing songs with a similar theme & much more. They also perform three of their original songs during the conversation.

    https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd 

    https://www.instagram.com/salinasroadmusic

    Music Makers San Diego 084 - Kela Sako

    Music Makers San Diego 084 - Kela Sako

    In this episode, Gary talks with Pacific Records recording artist, Kela Sako, about who influenced her sound the most, what the most rewarding part of songwriting is for her, what she does to get in the zone for writing & much more. Kela also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.

    https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd 

    https://www.instagram.com/kela.sako 

    https://pacificrecords.com/artist/kela-sako

    Music Makers San Diego 083 - Marie Haddad

    Music Makers San Diego 083 - Marie Haddad

    In this latest episode, Gary talks with Marie Haddad about learning to play the piano at a very young age, how her songwriting has evolved since she started writing, how she deals with writer's block & much more. Marie also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.

    https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd 

    https://www.instagram.com/mrihaddad 

    https://mariehaddad.com

    Music Makers San Diego 082 - Gaby Aparicio

    Music Makers San Diego 082 - Gaby Aparicio

    In this episode, Gary talks with Gaby Aparicio about setting songwriting goals, how attending songwriting conferences is helping her to be a better songwriter, bringing joy to her listeners & much more. Gaby also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.

    https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd 

    https://www.instagram.com/gabyamusic 

    https://www.gabyaparicio.com

    Music Makers San Diego 081 - Cali Taylor

    Music Makers San Diego 081 - Cali Taylor

    In this latest episode, Gary talks with Cali Taylor about one of the first songs she learned to play on the guitar, what she likes more about performing solo compared to being in a band, why it's important for her songs to resonate with her listeners & much more. Cali also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.

    https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd 

    https://www.instagram.com/calitaylormusic 

    https://www.reverbnation.com/calitaylormusic

    Music Makers San Diego 080 - Tom Jeffrey

    Music Makers San Diego 080 - Tom Jeffrey

    In this episode, Gary talks with Tom Jeffrey about opening up for Public Enemy, how his songwriting has evolved since he started his songwriting journey, expressing his feelings & emotions through his songwriting & much more. Tom also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.

    https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd 

    https://www.instagram.com/tomjeffreymusic

    Music Makers San Diego 079 - Please Ask For Paul

    Music Makers San Diego 079 - Please Ask For Paul

    In this latest episode, Gary talks with Marlo Smith & Joshua McCleskey of the band, Please Ask for Paul, about the meaning behind the band's name, how journaling has helped them & continues to help them with their songwriting, what they consider to be the most important element of a song & much more. Marlo & Joshua also perform three of their original songs during the conversation.

    https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd 

    https://www.instagram.com/please_askforpaul 

    https://www.pleaseaskforpaul.com

    Music Makers San Diego 075 - Madison Nocon

    Music Makers San Diego 075 - Madison Nocon

    In this latest episode, Gary talks with Madison Nocon about what she considers to be the best part of songwriting & why she likes it so much, how poetry has helped her with her songwriting & what it was like to audition for American Idol. Madison also performs three of her original songs during the conversation.

    https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd 

    https://www.instagram.com/madisonnocon

    Music Makers San Diego 074 - Will Stucky

    Music Makers San Diego 074 - Will Stucky

    In this episode, Gary talks with Will Stucky about his degree in music composition, where he draws his inspiration from for his songs, what the most difficult part of the songwriting process is for him & much more. Will also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.

    https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd 

    https://www.instagram.com/wstucky 

    https://www.willstucky.com

    Music makers San Diego 073 - Gary Flick

    Music makers San Diego 073 - Gary Flick

    In this latest episode, Gary talks with Gary Flick about when & where he wrote his first song, what he studied in college, what motivates him, or inspires him to write & much more. Gary also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.

    https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd 

    https://www.instagram.com/garyflickmusic 

    https://www.instagram.com/suederadiogram