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The Beatles
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Rick Derringer
Rock Music
Love
Vietnam War
Ian Hunter
R&B
Bayou Music
Johnny Winter
Mccoys
Romantic Relationships
Lyrical Themes
Civil Rights Movement
Steely Dan
Rock and Roll
Motown
Cover Songs
Biblical Love

Music 101: Where every beat tells a story. Dive into the heart of music, exploring genres, artists, and the inspiration behind every note. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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(Bonus Episode) Book 101 Review, now in its fifth season, features Ainsley Costello as a guest, delivering an engaging and high-energy conversation with an artist often described as the musical lovechild of Paramore and Carly Rae Jepsen. In this epis... more

What makes a Christmas song truly unforgettable is its ability to capture both memory and emotion in a single melody. From timeless classics like White Christmas and Silent Night to joyful anthems such as Jingle Bell Rock and All I Want for Christmas... more

Don Rodriguez

Music Recording Studio, Label, Publisher & Producer for Independent Artists

Don Rodriguez is a music producer and founder of The I&I Music Studio, a recording studio, record label and music publisher for independent artists. He's cre... more

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Ainsley Costello
21-year-old pop rock artist known for her infectious anthems
Nashville-based musician
Episode: (Bonus Episode) Book 101 Review, now in its fifth season, proudly features Ainsley Costello as a guest—often described as the musical lovechild of Paramore and Carly Rae Jepsen—bringing a dynamic conversation that explores her creative journey, genre-blending sound, and the storytelling power behind her infectious pop-rock anthems.
Don Rodriguez
Founder of I&I Music Studio, a recording studio and label focused on independent artists
I&I Music Studio
Episode: (Bonus Episode) Abstract Essay, now in its fifth season, features Don Rodriguez—music recording studio owner, label executive, publisher, and producer dedicated to empowering independent artists—as my guest.
Allen Halas
Music writer and owner of independent music website breakingandentering.net
breakingandentering.net
Episode: (Bonus Episode) Abstract Essay in its Fifth season, features Allen Halas as my guest.
Tony Kessel
Author of 'It's All In The Lyrics' and musician
Episode: (Bonus Episode) Book 101 Review, now in its fifth season, features Tony Kessel—author of It's All In The Lyrics—as my guest.
Nancy Napier
Distinguished Professor Emerita at Boise State University and fiction writer.
Boise State University
Episode: (Bonus Episode) Abstract Essay in its Fifth season, featuring Nancy Napier a Distinguished Professor Emerita at Boise State University (USA), and a former Adjunct Professor at Aalborg University (Denmark), as my guest.
Willie Thornton
Podcaster and advocate for music as a healing tool.
Soul Impact
Episode: (Bonus Episode)Book 101 Review, in its fifth season, features Willie Thornton talking about Music as a healer as my guest.
Michael Richau
Founder and creative director of Boom! Percussion Entertainment
Boom! Percussion Entertainment
Episode: (Bonus Episode) Abstract Essay in its Fifth season, featuring Michael Richau founder and owner of Boom! Percussion Entertainment as our guest.

Hosts

Mick
Co-host known as The Doctor of Digital, who provides insight into digital trends in music and culture.
Dian Lucas
Host with a background in mental health and wellness, brings a reflective perspective on the therapeutic side of music.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
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    Nice to have a podcast talking about music trivia and musicians background

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    Canada3 years ago

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(Bonus Episode) Book 101 Review, now in its fifth season, proudly features Ainsley Costello as a guest—often described as the musical lovechild of Paramore and Carly Rae Jepsen—bringing a dynamic conversation that explores her creative journey, genre-blending sound, and the storytelling power behind her infectious pop-rock anthems.
Q: What will be your advice for those people out there wanting to be like you?
She advises others to not compare themselves to outdated standards and to focus on doing the work necessary to achieve their own paths in music or any high-achieving career.
(Bonus Episode) Book 101 Review, now in its fifth season, proudly features Ainsley Costello as a guest—often described as the musical lovechild of Paramore and Carly Rae Jepsen—bringing a dynamic conversation that explores her creative journey, genre-blending sound, and the storytelling power behind her infectious pop-rock anthems.
Q: If you had to pinpoint one album that acts as the bedrock or foundation of your current sonic identity, which one is it and why?
Ainsley cites Paramore's self-titled record as a turning point in her musical journey, stating it changed the trajectory of how she wants to sonically convey herself.
(Bonus Episode) Abstract Essay, now in its fifth season, features Don Rodriguez—music recording studio owner, label executive, publisher, and producer dedicated to empowering independent artists—as my guest.
Q: What would be your piece of advice for those people out there who want to be like you?
Don advises realizing oneself and embracing personal flaws while also taking responsibility for one's actions to effect change.
(Bonus Episode) Abstract Essay, now in its fifth season, features Don Rodriguez—music recording studio owner, label executive, publisher, and producer dedicated to empowering independent artists—as my guest.
Q: Can you walk us through the typical day of creation when you are deep in a project?
Don outlines that he prepares the studio by cleaning, warming up coffee and checking instruments before the artists arrive.

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