Faking Notes Podcast

Music Podcasts

This podcast for artist entrepreneurs, co-hosted by professional musicians ThatViolaKid and Trevor Bumgarner, features playful, authentic conversations with artists, influencers, and future titans of the music industry. Because school can’t teach you everything, we fill in the blanks with enthusiastic curiosity and real-life experience. Fake notes 🎶 until you make notes 💸 Fake yourself into our inbox at fakingnotespodcast@gmail.com

Location:

United States

Genres:

Music Podcasts

Description:

This podcast for artist entrepreneurs, co-hosted by professional musicians ThatViolaKid and Trevor Bumgarner, features playful, authentic conversations with artists, influencers, and future titans of the music industry. Because school can’t teach you everything, we fill in the blanks with enthusiastic curiosity and real-life experience. Fake notes 🎶 until you make notes 💸 Fake yourself into our inbox at fakingnotespodcast@gmail.com

Language:

English

Website:

https://anchor.fm/faking-notes-podcast

Episodes

Find Joy in Your Career ft. Time for Three

9/27/2022

Ep. 122 - How many chamber ensembles do you know that has two violinists and a double bassist? Oh, and did we mention that they can all sing as well? Time for Three (Charles Yang, Raanan Meyer and Nick Kendall) are truly making their mark as a “one of a kind” string trio, finding fresh and creative ways to intersect classical music with genres such as Americana and Modern Pop. Achieving what no one else has done within the classical music realm, their dazzling virtuosity and infectious joy...

Duration:01:19:09

!Announcement!

8/23/2022

We're working on the next season but would love your feedback! We'll be releasing some 'classic' episodes along the way. - Directly support us through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FakingNotesPodcast Hang on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZVmA4xMcfu Reach out to us at Fakingnotepodcast@gmail.com - Links to more Faking Notes: https://linktr.ee/FakingNotesPodcast ~rate us 5 stars for premium lipstick to kiss some butt~

Duration:00:01:30

How to Kiss Ass and Influence People - Essential Skills for Musicians

7/19/2022

Ep. 121 - We end Season 3 with an extensive overview of Dale Carnegie's book How to Win Friends and Influence People. We dive deep into the framework of being likable, being a good leader, and winning people to your way of thinking while including real world examples, personal experiences, and important correlations to why this skill is important for a musician. - Directly support us through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FakingNotesPodcast Hang on Discord:...

Duration:01:11:54

Dreaming Big, One Drumbeat at a Time ft. Wesley Sumpter

7/5/2022

Ep. 120 - Percussionist Wesley Sumpter is on a mission to become more than a successful musician in the 21st Century. A member of The Los Angeles Philharmonic Resident Fellow Program, Lineage Percussion Trio, and Misnomer, Wesley is a prime example of The Faking Notes Motto; work hard, be creative, be open-minded, practice entrepreneurship, and dream big. We dive deep into his upbringing in Atlanta and the adjustment of moving to Los Angeles, while sharing stories from the recent Juneteenth...

Duration:01:08:02

Life of a Concertmaster: The Ultimate Balancing Act ft. David Kim

6/7/2022

Ep. 119 - Concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra, David Kim joins us in part 2 of our Mainly Mozart mini-series. With numerous accolades such as prizewinner at the Tchaikovsky Competition, faculty positions at schools such as The McDuffie Center of Strings, and many years performing with orchestras such The TPO and Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra, David has seen and done it all. We delve into many topics, including essential skills that musicians need in the 21st century, the...

Duration:01:14:57

How Classical Music can Save the World ft. Michael Francis

5/31/2022

Ep. 118 - Conductor for the Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra, The Florida Orchestra, and Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz, Michael Francis is constantly finding solutions and methods to make classical music more accessible and relatable in the 21st Century. We chat about finding that connection with classical music, the importance of the arts in society, and what would Mozart be doing in the 21st century? - Directly support us through Patreon:...

Duration:01:02:07

The First 10 Steps after Graduation

5/17/2022

Ep. 117 - Are you about to graduate? If yes, Congratulations! After many years of school writing papers, waking up for your 8 am classes, and performing juries... what's next? We highlight 10 steps, inspired by our experiences as recent graduates that will help with your transition from College Student to Working Musician. - Directly support us through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FakingNotesPodcast Hang on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZVmA4xMcfu - Links to more Faking...

Duration:01:08:48

Why You Should Bet on Yourself ft. Karoline Menezes

5/10/2022

Ep. 116 - Do you know anyone who has played in two performances at the same Oscars? We talk to violist Karoline Menezes, an established freelancer who recently performed with Billie Eilish and Beyonce at the 2022 Academy Awards. We learn about her upbringing in Northeast Brazil, her struggles when first moving to the United States, and how her grit and determination led to a successful music career in Los Angeles. - Directly support us through Patreon:...

Duration:01:08:41

Overcoming Stage Fright - Essential Skills for Musicians

5/3/2022

Ep. 115 - Stage Fright: every musician in the world has experienced it in some way or form. It is something we all must encounter as performing musicians, but how do you overcome it? In this Episode we reminisce about our experiences with stage fright, what we learned from these experiences, and tactics that will help you control performance anxiety. - Directly support us through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FakingNotesPodcast Hang on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZVmA4xMcfu - Links...

Duration:01:02:02

Stage Fright, Learning Other Genres, and Recording Sessions (Discord Q&A)

4/26/2022

Ep. 114 – We answer questions from our Discord FakingFam, offering perspective on centering yourself on stage, the importance of exposing yourself to multiple genres of music, and preparing for recording sessions (Prescreening and Studio Work). If you would like a question to be answered by Drew and Trevor in a future episode, join our Discord server! - Directly support us through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FakingNotesPodcast Hang on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZVmA4xMcfu - Links...

Duration:00:48:40

How Machine Learning will Change Music Forever ft. Pedram

4/14/2022

Ep. 113 – What is machine learning and why does it matter for musicians? We talk to Pedram Pejman, an AI/machine learning specialist at Google and musician/producer about all things machine learning; how it is being incorporated in the music industry, how it can be put to good use, and the future of this developing technology. - Directly support us through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FakingNotesPodcast Hang on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZVmA4xMcfu - Links to more Faking...

Duration:01:05:11

How to Find Clients and Keep Them

3/29/2022

Ep. 112 – How do you find clients who are interested in your services, but who will also call you back for future work/opportunities? We talk about our experiences and lessons learned from working with clients while referring to important components of successful client relationships such as trust, clarity, establishing boundaries, and being informative. - Directly support us through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FakingNotesPodcast Hang on Discord:...

Duration:01:10:43

Beyond Talent: Overcome Resistance and Get Things Done ft. Angela Beeching

3/17/2022

Ep. 111 – What’s holding you back from taking that next step in your career? How do you overcome resistance, plan, and reach your goals? Angela Beeching is the top classical music career coach and author of the famed “musicians career bible,” Beyond Talent. She’s helped thousands of musicians clarify their purpose and build successful careers, one conquered fear at a time. Listen in as we talk through life and strategies to take that next step. - Links to more Angela Beeching Website:...

Duration:01:08:23

Faking Fam Feature 4: Antshay

3/8/2022

Ep. 110 - Infectious Disease Specialist, beat maker, and longtime Faking Notes Podcast listener Antshay comes through! We talk about his musical journey; going for it, overcoming fear, and immersing himself in supportive communities all while balancing a life as a physician and a father. - Links to more Antshay Linktree: https://linktr.ee/antshay - Directly support us through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FakingNotesPodcast Hang on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZVmA4xMcfu - Links...

Duration:00:55:03

With Great Platforms Comes Great Responsibility: Joe Rogan and Spotify

3/1/2022

Ep. 109 - Spotify recently made headlines concerning its most popular podcaster Joe Rogan while reigniting the debate of music streaming payouts. We give our take on the Joe Rogan situation while also diving into Spotify; the pros, the cons and the importance of responsibility from a position of power. - Directly support us through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FakingNotesPodcast Hang on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZVmA4xMcfu - Links to more Faking...

Duration:00:49:01

Why HitPiece Scam Won't Stop NFTs

2/23/2022

Ep. 108 – Every corner of the music industry united to dunk on HitPiece, an NFT scam site that was listing “all of music” for sale. Should you be worried? Is this all a scam? What’s an NFT again? We cover the whole debacle, while also looking at the positive sides of NFT’s and how they can shape the future – even preventing HitPiece-like scams to begin with. - Directly support us through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FakingNotesPodcast Hang on Discord:...

Duration:00:58:18

Marketing: Why does it matter?

2/8/2022

Ep. 107 – Why is marketing important for musicians? In the finale of this three-part series we give a crash course on the fundamentals of marketing and how to build your music career by understanding the market. - Directly support us through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FakingNotesPodcast Hang on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZVmA4xMcfu - Links to more Faking Notes: https://linktr.ee/FakingNotesPodcast ~rate us 5 stars for marketing wizardry~

Duration:00:46:49

Money: Why does it matter?

2/1/2022

Ep. 106 – What are the 5 properties of Money? Yes, we know we need money - but what is it at the fundamental level? How do we improve our relationship with money? What can we learn from the principles of money that applies to your art? - Directly support us through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FakingNotesPodcast Hang on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZVmA4xMcfu - Links to more Faking Notes: https://linktr.ee/FakingNotesPodcast ~rate us 5 stars for unlimited money~

Duration:00:45:14

Value: Why does it matter?

1/25/2022

Ep. 105 – Connection, entertainment, emotion, and products = Value? What exactly is value and how do we determine our own value? In our first of a 3 part series “Why does it matter?” We have an open discussion about value, money, and marketing – opening up many questions (and a few answers) about what being an artist in the 21st-century means. - Directly support us through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FakingNotesPodcast Hang on Discord: https://discord.gg/ZVmA4xMcfu - Links to more...

Duration:00:28:59

How to Balance Conducting and Crypto ft. Yuga Cohler

1/11/2022

Ep. 104 – From Harvard to Juilliard to Kanye for Orchestra to Coinbase - Yuga just gets it done. Innovating the concert experience and building in the crypto space, he is on a mission to bring people into the future. While we do dig into the weeds of blockchain, we also ideate on how it will directly impact your lives as musicians – what does the next 5 year look like? - Links to more Yuga Cohler Website: https://yugacohler.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/yugacohler - Directly...

Duration:01:28:16