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  • My special guest on this episode of The Music Mind Podcast is Peter Northcote, a professional guitar player of some 50 years career experience based in Sydney Australia.

    Peter is in all probability the most recorded guitarist in Australian music history. He has toured and performed with some of this country's biggest music acts including Darryl Braithwaite, Dragon, Jenny Morris, Margaret Urlich, Richard Clapton, John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes. He has also performed with international acts such as The Monkees and Tom Jones.

    Having lived the life of a top session musician in Sydney doing at times up to 10 recording sessions a day, if you live in Australia you would have almost certainly heard Peter's guitar work on advertisements for major companies such as Toyota, McDonalds, KFC and many others.

    As a composer and player he has more than 300 original compositions to his credit with his production music being featured on major USA television programs included Oprah.

    The conversation covers a wide variety of topics including making a living as a musician, balancing the requirements of running a business while maintaining creative energy, being a sideman vs the front man, reading music, running a recording studio, understanding harmony and doing what you want to do in life.

    Finally viewers get to see and hear Peter perform a beautiful arrangement of a lesser known Lennon and McCartney song, 'She's Leaving Home' as a collaboration between host and guest at the end of the conversation. This features Peter on electric guitar with Brian Hayes on pedal steel guitar.

    You can reach out and connect with Peter Northcote at www.peternorthcote.com.

    For further information on The Music Mind Podcast or to connect with Brian Hayes go to https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

    To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/

    To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

  • My special guest on this episode of The Music Mind Podcast is Rex Goh, a professional guitar player of some 50 years career experience based in Sydney Australia.

    Rex has played on countless major recordings including number one hits and albums by artists such as Air Supply and Savage Garden.

    He has played internationally at major venues like the iconic Madison Square Gardens in New York City and performed live on national TV in Australia supporting artists such as Cyndi Lauper, Tommy Emmanuel and John Farnham.

    The conversation covers a wide variety of topics including equipment choices, how to get really good at your craft, study, reading music, making money vs making music and taking opportunities when they present themselves.

    Finally viewers get to see and hear Rex perform a beautiful duet on a song co-composed by John Farnham titled, Burn For You. This features Rex on acoustic guitar with Brian Hayes on soprano saxophone.

    You can reach out and connect with Rex on Facebook or via email at [email protected].

    For further information on The Music Mind Podcast or to connect with Brian Hayes go to https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

    To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/

    To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

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  • My special guest on this episode of The Music Mind Podcast is a professional trombone player and long time Los Angeles based studio musician Alan Kaplan.

    Alan has played on over 1000 movie soundtracks, countless television productions, live performances and recordings with some of the biggest names in the music industry. He toured with the famous Buddy Rich Big Band and with the Harry James Band for several years. Buddy Rich and Harry James are regarded as genuine legends in the history of jazz and virtuoso talents on their respective instruments being drums and trumpet.

    Alan also had the opportunity to meet and record with perhaps the most famous name in pop music and song writing across the past 60 years, Sir Paul McCartney of The Beatles' fame.

    The conversation covers a wide range of topics including reading music, improvisation, doubling on multiple instruments, what is required to be a top session recording musician, the psychology of being an anonymous team player versus a front line soloist and many more fascinating subjects. It is a rare opportunity to hear from a first call professional Los Angeles based session musician and learn how best to develop the skills required to play for the best composers, in the biggest studios, surrounded regularly by many of the greatest musicians in the world.

    Finally viewers get to see and hear Alan perform a beautiful duet on tenor trombone with Brian Hayes on baritone saxophone playing an improvised version of the jazz standard 'Just Friends' to close out the conversation.

    To learn more about Alan and the fantastic work he continues to do recording and performing in Los Angeles go to AlanKaplan.org.

    For further information on The Music Mind Podcast or to connect with Brian Hayes go to https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

    To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/

    To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

  • My special guest on this episode of The Music Mind Podcast is among other things a GRAMMY AWARD winner, a professional violinist, composer, arranger and performer from Perth Australia.

    Emily Gelineau has done so much in her first 25 years on the planet that her story should prove inspiring to all who have an interest in the performing arts and in living a successful creative life.

    A graduate from one of the most prestigious music universities in the world, Berklee College of Music in Boston USA, Emily has put her studies in violin performance and film composition to good use.

    In this conversation Emily discusses highly valuable topics including playing electrified versions of acoustic instruments, bridging the gap between the classical and jazz approaches to learning and playing, reading music, improvisation, composing, conducting, arranging and performing. We also discuss the very important topic of dealing with performance anxiety or stage fright.

    Finally viewers get to see and hear Emily perform a beautiful duet on acoustic violin with Brian Hayes on alto saxophone playing an unaccompanied version of the jazz standard 'Misty' with no chordal, percussion or bass instruments involved.

    To learn more about Emily and the fantastic work she continues to do in music go to https://www.emilygelineau.com.

    For further information on The Music Mind Podcast or to connect with Brian Hayes go to https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

    To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/

    To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

  • My special guest on this episode of The Music Mind Podcast is a professional drummer of more than 40 years experience based in Sydney Australia.

    Gordon Rytmeister has been a leading drummer working in a wide range of performance and recording situations including extended periods in the television bands on some of the highest profile shows on Australian national TV. Gordon has further toured nationally and internationally with top tier artists across a wide variety of styles from jazz to rock and pop.

    He has regularly appeared at the Sydney Opera House and is a former drummer in the Don Burrows Quartet, a ground breaking unit that highlighted the extraordinary talents of Don Burrows and George Golla, two of the pioneers of jazz in Australia.

    In this conversation Gordon discusses highly valuable topics including playing with click tracks, the challenges of performing live, setting in ear monitor mixes to enable the best performance possible, playing in musical theater shows, formal qualifications vs the real life scenario of securing performance gigs, what it means to be an endorsed Yamaha Artist and the challenges of earning a living in the changing work place that is impacting musicians worldwide.

    Gordon also discusses studying at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, his long term associations with leading Australian musicians including Jazz Maestro James Morrison, Musical Director John Foreman, and the likes of ex Little River Band lead vocalist Glenn Shorrock.

    Finally viewers get to see and hear Gordon perform a beautiful duet on snare drum, high hats and brushes with Brian Hayes on tenor saxophone playing an unaccompanied version of the jazz standard 'Bye Bye Blackbird'.

    Connect with Gordon via email at [email protected] .

    For further information on The Music Mind Podcast or to connect with Brian Hayes go to https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

    To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/

    To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

  • My special guest on this episode of The Music Mind Podcast is a professional trumpet player of more than 40 years experience based in Sydney Australia.

    Ralph Pyl has been a leading commercial trumpet player working in a wide range of performance and recording situations including extended periods in the television bands on some of the highest profile shows on Australian national TV.

    In this conversation Ralph discusses highly valuable topics including dealing with the pressures of live TV performance, battling the challenges of the instrument when it doesn't come naturally to you, his approach to reading music, formal qualifications vs the real life scenario of how performance gig spots are usually filled, earning a living in the changing work place that is impacting musicians worldwide, leading a big band and dealing with health issues that can radically impact on one's ability to earn an income from music performance.

    Ralph also discusses his role as a music contractor to major artists such as Australian Jazz Maestro James Morrison, and also being an importer of the famous Bob Reeves Brass range of custom instrument mouthpieces.

    Finally viewers get to see and hear Ralph perform a beautiful duet on muted trumpet with Brian Hayes on baritone saxophone playing an unaccompanied version of the jazz standard 'My Funny Valentine'.

    To learn more about Ralph and the fantastic work he does making music in a variety of styles go to https://www.RalphPyl.com.

    For further information on The Music Mind Podcast or to connect with Brian Hayes go to https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

    To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/

    To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

  • My special guest on this episode of The Music Mind Podcast is a life long student of the trumpet, a qualified lawyer, and a current co-owner of one of the most famous custom brass instrument mouthpiece making businesses in the world based in Los Angeles, USA.

    John Snell has hosted the acclaimed Other Side of the Bell trumpet podcast for over 10 years during which time he has interviewed some of the most iconic and legendary trumpet players in the history of the instrument.

    In this conversation John discusses highly valuable topics including dealing with stage fright, how little air is required to play a brass instrument and what it takes to make a living as a professional musician in the highly competitive Los Angeles music scene. We get to hear extracts from John's many podcast conversations with world-class trumpet players including the iconic Doc Severinsen, Chris Botti, Paul Panici, Chuck Findley, Jerry Hey and Jim Manley.

    Finally viewers get to see and hear John perform a beautiful duet on trumpet and flugel horn with Brian Hayes on soprano saxophone playing a contemporary instrumental version of John Lennon's gift to the music world, the timeless 'Imagine'.

    To learn more about John Snell and the fantastic work he does in providing custom solutions for brass players at Bob Reeves Brass go to https://www.BobReeves.com.

    For further information on The Music Mind Podcast or to connect with Brian Hayes go to https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

    To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/

    To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

  • In this episode of The Music Mind Podcast we take a look back at the first 10 episodes and in particular at the music collaborations between the host and the guests from each episode that make this podcast unique.

    Featured artists throughout the episode include:-
    Brian Hayes - sopranino and tenor saxophones, concert and alto flutes, dobro, pedal steel and 6 string bass guitar
    Mike Hayes - electric and nylon string guitars
    Jim Manley - trumpet
    Andrew Oh - concert flute and Roland Aerophone EWI
    Roger McLachlan - electric bass
    Robin A. Smith - acoustic piano
    Simon Oslender - acoustic piano
    Pamela Williams - alto saxophone
    Jimmy Heffernan - dobro
    Karin Schaupp - classical guitar
    Steve Dawson - weissenborn guitar

    Rare video from a live ABC television broadcast featuring the late, great Australian jazz pioneer Don Burrows performing on concert flute with the band Pyramid is also included. Pyramid comprised Bob Venier on flugel horn/percussion, Roger McLachlan on bass, David Jones on drums and David Hirschfelder on keyboards.

    For further information on The Music Mind Podcast contact Brian Hayes via https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

    To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/

    To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

  • My special guest on this episode of The Music Mind Podcast is a multi-instrumentalist, touring and performing musician, a composer, producer, music educator and studio owner based in Music City, Nashville, Tennessee in the USA.

    Steve Dawson was born in Canada but has spent the last decade of a 25 year long professional career in music based in Nashville, one of the world's true centers of the music industry.

    In this conversation Steve discusses highly valuable topics including what it takes to make a living as a musician in the highly competitive Nashville scene as both a musician, and as a studio owner.

    Viewers will see and hear Steve perform a variety of original songs and instrumental featuring his vocals and world class skills on Weissenborn, National and Pedal Steel Guitars

    To learn more about Steve and his fantastic life in music go to https://www.SteveDawson.ca.

    For further information on The Music Mind Podcast contact Brian Hayes via https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

    To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/

    To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

  • My special guest on this episode of The Music Mind Podcast is a classical guitar virtuoso who was born in Germany but moved to Australia with her family at the age of 8 years.

    Karin Schaupp is the current head of the classical guitar program at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music based in Brisbane Australia.

    She has performed solo, in duets, quintets and with symphony orchestras internationally. Her recorded output includes more than 15 CD albums including music recorded by The Australian Broadcasting Commission and major music labels such as Warner Music.

    A multi-award winning artist, in this conversation Karin discusses highly valuable topics beyond insights to classical guitar technique and sound production, including dealing with stage fright and what it means to give a genuine performance as a classical musician.

    To learn more about Karin and her fantastic life in music go to https://www.KarinSchaupp.com.

    For further information on The Music Mind Podcast contact Brian Hayes via https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

    To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/

    To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

  • My special guest on this episode of The Music Mind Podcast is a veteran of the Nashville Recording Session industry, a producer, recording engineer, music educator and a modern day master of the Slide Dobro.

    Jimmy Heffernan is also a multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and a recording and performing artist with significant international experience.

    Having appeared on The Tonight Show, Good Morning America and Hee Haw, Jimmy has further performed at the Grand Ole Opry and recorded in some of the best recording studios in the business.

    In this podcast Jimmy demonstrates clearly why he is regarded as a genuine treasure in the music industry in his field of expertise, a musician who focuses on sharing his knowledge learned the hard way as a self-taught professional musician with more than 50 years experience earning his living doing what he loves best - playing music!

    To learn more about Jimmy and his amazing life in music go to https://www.JimmyHeffernan.com.

    For further information on The Music Mind Podcast contact Brian Hayes via https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

    To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/

    To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

  • My special guest on this episode of The Music Mind Podcast is a #1 Billboard Jazz Chart topping saxophonist, a multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, producer, recording and performing artist and record label owner.

    As if that wasn't enough she is also a world-class visual artist whose music related paintings capture the magic vibe of music and musicians in a way that is seldom achieved.

    Pamela has toured internationally and recorded with Patti LaBelle, Teena Marie, Babyface, Sheila E. and appeared on the same bill as top line artists such as George Benson. She has featured on video with performers as diverse as soul veteran Barry White and rapper/actress Queen Latifah.

    In this podcast Pamela demonstrates clearly through her achievements that there is a way forward for women in the rough and tumble male dominated world of the music business.

    To learn more about Pamela and her amazing life in music go to
    https://www.pamelawilliamsthesaxtress.com

    For further information on The Music Mind Podcast contact Brian Hayes via https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

    To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/

    To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

  • This Episode of The Music Mind Podcast features Germany based young lion of the UK jazz keyboard scene, pianist, organist, keyboardist, composer, touring and recording artist Simon Oslender.

    In this fascinating conversation we get to learn of Simon's introduction to music at the age of two. Initially attracted to the drums, Simon went on to become a specialist organ player in a contemporary blues and jazz influenced style. Today his acoustic and electric piano, organ, keyboards and synthesizer playing is highly in demand across Europe.

    Having released two outstanding albums which include recording with living jazz legends Randy Brecker (trumpet), Bill Evans (saxophones), Will Lee (bass) and Wolfgang Haffner (drums), at just 24 years of age Simon has achieved more in his short career in music to date than many professional musicians achieve in a life time.

    To learn more about and connect with Simon and his amazing life in music go to https://www.simonoslender.com.

    For further information on The Music Mind Podcast contact Brian Hayes via https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

    To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/

    To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

  • This Episode of The Music Mind Podcast features UK based Grammy Awards Nominee pianist, composer, arranger and conductor Robin A. Smith.

    Among so many outstanding achievements Robin composed the music for the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games, an event that was viewed by an estimated world wide audience in excess of 900 million people.

    He has composed and/or arranged for a diverse range of world class artists including within the classical field perhaps the three greatest male voices of the last half century in Luciano Pavarotti, Jose Carreras and Andrea Bocelli.

    Robin has worked with artists as varied as Tommy Emmanuel, Lionel Ritchie, Rod Stewart, Margaret Urlich and Mike Oldfield while further conducting iconic orchestras including the London Symphony and Royal Philharmonic Orchestras.

    Having performed at Carnegie Hall in New York and recorded at Abbey Road in London, his career is filled with outstanding achievements.

    In this fascinating conversation we get to learn of Robin's humble beginnings in music as a 6 year old, fascinated with the sounds of the piano and of the diverse range of music being heard and played within his family home.

    The conversation takes the listener on an intimate journey of what it is like performing, composing, conducting and arranging at the highest level while confronting the stark reality of the increasingly difficult challenges of earning a living within the creative arts.

    To learn more about and connect with Robin and his amazing life in music go to http://robin-smith.co.uk.

    For further information on The Music Mind Podcast contact Brian Hayes via https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

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  • In Episode 4 of the Music Mind Podcast series my conversation is with one of Australia's most successful bass guitarists Roger McLachlan. In this two part conversation we learn of Roger's beginnings in music in New Zealand.

    Born into a musical family Roger rapidly progressed from ukulele to guitar and ultimately to the instrument that he has based his career on, the electric bass guitar.

    In Part 1 of the conversation we followed Roger's development from his early days in New Zealand through to moving to Australia and successfully auditioning as the original bass player for the internationally successful super group The Little River Band (LRB).

    To view a video version of Part 1 of the conversation refer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiI9adXMGeA

    In this Part 2 of the conversation we take off from Roger's days recording and touring with the super group The Little River Band (LRB) and move on to his performances with the Melbourne pop group Stars in the late 1970s.

    To further highlight Roger's versatility we get to see him perform with one of Australia's very best Jazz Fusion groups from the 1980s Pyramid. This includes a classic performance on national TV with the late, great legend and pioneer of Jazz in Australia, Don Burrows.

    The conversation takes Roger's career further through to recording and performing with the most successful pop singer in Australian music history, John Farnham. It is Roger's fretless bass that is heard on the hit single "You're The Voice" from the all-time highest selling album by an Australian artist, John Farnham's 'Whispering Jack'. 'You're The Voice' sat at number one on the record charts in Australia for 25 weeks.

    To view a video version of Part 2 of the conversation refer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnkZMcrPUeo

    For audio only versions of the Podcast Series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699

    To connect with Roger refer to the contact details on his website at https://www.RogerMcLachlan.com.

    For further information on The Music Mind Podcast contact me via my website at https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

  • In Episode 4 of the Music Mind Podcast series my conversation is with one of Australia's most successful bass guitarists Roger McLachlan. In this two part conversation we learn of Roger's beginnings in music in New Zealand.

    Born into a musical family Roger rapidly progressed from ukulele to guitar and ultimately to the instrument that he has based his career on, the electric bass guitar.

    In Part 1 of the conversation we follow Roger's development from humble beginnings in New Zealand through to moving to Australia and successfully auditioning as the original bass player for the internationally successful super group The Little River Band (LRB).

    In Part 2 of the conversation we follow Roger's success through the Melbourne pop group Stars to playing with one of Australia's best ever Jazz/Fusion bands, Pyramid. Roger went on to become a highly in demand session player in Melbourne which included performing on the hit single 'You're The Voice' from the highest selling album ever by an Australian artist, 'Whispering Jack' by John Farnham.

    For a video version of this podcast refer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiI9adXMGeA

    For a video version of Part 2 of the conversation refer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnkZMcrPUeo

    To connect with Roger refer to the contact details on his website at https://www.RogerMcLachlan.com.

    For further information on The Music Mind Podcast contact Brian at https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

  • Hosted by Brian Hayes, The Music Mind Podcast series aims to explore the creative lives of some of the very best musicians from all over the world.

    In Episode 3 the conversation is with Sydney Australia based saxophone, flute and Roland Aerophone (EWI) player Andrew Oh. Originally from Singapore, Andrew is one of Australia's finest musicians, a world-class exponent on his instruments who has played, recorded, taught and toured extensively across Australia and around the world including in Singapore, Hong Kong and Italy.

    In this conversation we delve into Andrew's thoughts on developing a personalised sound on a musical instrument, finding the best equipment for the job, on performing vs playing, on composing and arranging, on music production, improvisation and music education. The conversation is a great behind the scenes look at a highly successful, international professional career in music.

    The podcast ends with a musical collaboration between the host Brian Hayes on slide dobro, our guest from Episode One Mike Hayes on nylon string guitar and Andrew Oh on concert flute and the Roland Aerophone (creating harmonica and string sounds) playing an instrumental version of the beautiful 'Fields of Gold' composed by Sting.

    To connect with Andrew Oh go to https://www.AndrewOhMusic.com.au.

    To connect with Mike Hayes go to https://www.MikeHayes.com.au.

    For further information or inquiries in relation to The Music Mind Podcast series contact Brian Hayes via https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

    To view a video version of this podcast go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlexHI2HyQ0

  • Hosted by Brian Hayes, The Music Mind Podcast series aims to explore the creative lives of some of the very best musicians from all over the world.

    This second episode of the Podcast features an in depth conversation with the widely acclaimed American trumpeter Jim Manley. Based in St Louis in the USA, Jim is well recognised within the brass world as a master player and teacher who specialises in the search for efficiency when playing the trumpet.

    A high note trumpeter extraordinaire Jim has released 19 contemporary instrumental albums under his own name and is currently working on his twentieth album. His recorded music ranges from classic big band sounds to small group jazz through to contemporary pop and fusion sounds. Jazz and pop standards, along with original compositions are all played with equal care, taste, tone, technique and energy.

    Jim has a profoundly positive attitude to life and to music. There is much for all of us to learn from this podcast conversation which includes discussion on Jim's close personal friendship with the legendary Maynard Ferguson, to entertaining stories of his early years in music, his performance and recording careers and his constant search for improvement as a musician.

    The Podcast ends with Jim playing some great trumpet on an original composition called Slideaway which also features Brian Hayes on Pedal Steel Guitar and Mike Hayes on electric guitar.

    A video version of the Podcast conversation is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUXkjq3qUTo

    To connect with Jim Manley go to his website at https://www.JimManleyMusic.com

    To connect with Mike Hayes go to https://www.MikeHayes.com.au

    For further information or inquiries in relation to The Music Mind Podcast series contact Brian Hayes via https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

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  • In this Part 1 of a three part conversation with a 50 year professional career veteran of the Australian Music Industry we chat with Mike Hayes about his earliest memories of becoming interested in music, and the guitar which has been the focus of his life for half a century.

    Having run a successful performing, recording, composing, arranging, teaching and international publishing business Mike continues to live in the small regional city of his birth in Queensland Australia, while taking his music talents to the world.

    In this inspiring conversation you will learn of the deep respect Mike has for his first music teacher, and how through self-directed learning, he continues to improve his knowledge daily having shared it with thousands of students worldwide over the past half century.

    A video version of this podcast is available on YouTube, search 'The Music Mind Podcast Episode One Part 1'. Refer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWXBX-sEfKU

    To view a video version of Part 2 of the conversation refer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0P2m...
    To view a video version of Part 3 of the conversation refer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyfUB...

    You can learn more about Mike from his website at https://www.MikeHayes.com.au.

    For more information on The Music Mind Podcast contact Brian Hayes at https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

  • This is the second part of a three part conversation with Mike Hayes, a 50 year career veteran of the music industry in Australia. Mike has taken his guitar playing and music talents to the world while being based in the small regional Australian city of his birth.

    A Master Guitarist who has played with and studied with the best musicians in his field in Australia, Mike was an early pioneer of online music tuition including one to one Skype lessons along with publishing a wide variety of guitar education related products.

    In this Part 2 of the conversation we learn of Mike's earliest memories of public performances, his playing and recording with leading Australian musicians, his formal studies in audio engineering and his in-depth studies with Australia's then leading jazz guitarist, studio owner and music educator.

    You can learn more about Mike Hayes from his website at https://www.MikeHayes.com.au.

    For further information about The Music Mind Podcast contact Brian Hayes via the contact details at https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

    This podcast is available in video format at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0P2mCgMBpU

    To view the video version of Part 1 of the conversation refer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWXBX-sEfKU

    To view the video version of Part 3 of the conversation refer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyfUB21xn3M