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Music Makers San Diego

Amplified Studios, Gary Lee, Gabe Dagrezio, Marc Polit

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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#197
September 11 · 31 min
Music Makers San Diego 197 - John Lowery
In this episode, Gary talks with John Lowery about the start of his music journey, when & why he decided to pursue music, what it was about songwriting that made him want to become a songwriter & much more. John also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/johnlowerymusic https://johnlowerymusic.com
#196
August 28 · 42 min
Music Makers San DIego 196 - thePause
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Scott Norgart & Stephen Mecham, of thePause, about their exposure to music growing up, how they met & how their partnership came about, what themes & topics they're drawn to most when writing & much more. Scott & Stephen also perform three of their original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/thepausesd
#195
August 21 · 17 min
Music Makers San Diego 195 - Slack Key 'Ohana
In this episode, Gary talks with Slack Key 'Ohana band members, Brian Witkin, Carol Witkin & Joe Witkin, about what they've been up to since being on the show nearly four years ago. They talk about the band's rotating cast of musicians, their new album & more. They also perform two new original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/slackkeyohana https://slackkeyohana.com https://pacificrecords.com
#194
August 14 · 32 min
Music Makers San Diego 194 - Lauren Geis
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Lauren Geis about her early introduction to music, who she was listening to when she started to acquire a taste of her own, how her songwriting has evolved since she started on her songwriting journey & much more. Lauren also performs three of her original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/laurengracegeis
#193
August 7 · 30 min
Music Makers San Diego 193 - Raine Arcas
In this episode, Gary talks with Raine Arcas about the artists who influenced them the most, what solidified their love for music, the most challenging part of the songwriting process for them & much more. Raine also performs three of their original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/rainearcasofficial
#192
July 24 · 37 min
Music Makers San Diego 192 - Todd Higginson
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Todd Higginson about what it was like growing up in the "Rock and Roll Capital of the World," the challenges he sees as an independent artist these days, the songwriter who influenced his songwriting style the most & so much more. Todd also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/toddhigginson_music
#191
July 17 · 36 min
Music Makers San Diego 191 - Tad Ryan/Disappointing Joseph
In this episode, Gary talks with Tad Ryan, of Disappointing Joseph, about how his classical piano training helped him with his music today, who is favorite songwriters are, the topics or themes he drawn to most when writing & much more. Tad also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/djbandsd https://djbandsd.com
#190
July 10 · 37 min
Music Makers San Diego 190 - Kyle Luna
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Kyle Luna, of Kyle Luna & The Moondogs, about his early beginnings in music with his father, his experience playing Eric Church's bar in Nashville, how he keeps his songs fresh & avoids repetetive themes & much more. Kyle also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/sdmoondogs https://www.kylelunamoondogs.com
#189
July 3 · 38 min
Music Makers San Dieg 189 - KISUI
In this episode, Gary talks with KISUI about how she came up with her stage name, how her background & heritage influences her songwriting, whether she writes for herself or a particular group of people or audience & much more. KISUI also performs three of her original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/soundkisui
#188
June 26 · 40 min
Music Makers San Diego 188 - Perfect Weather For Humans
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Shae Moseley of the band Perfect Weather For Humans about the music his parents turned him onto when he was younger, how the name for the band came about, his take on songwriting as a lifelong process & much more. Shae also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/perfectweatherforhumans https://www.perfectweatherforhumans.com
#187
June 19 · 34 min
Music Makers San Diego 187 - The Colour Monday
In this episode, Gary talks with Amber Rose & Sergio of the band, The Colour Monday, about Amber Rose's favorite singers, the importance of the other band members contributions to the songwriting process, breaking into the music scene here & much more. Amber Rose & Sergio also perform three of their original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/the.colour.monday https://thecolourmonday.com
#186
June 12 · 34 min
Music Maker San Digo 186 - Jonathan Lee
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Jonathan Lee about who he was listneing to growing up & some of his major influences, what it was like playing open mics early on in his career, his songwriting process & much more. Jonathan also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/thejonathanleemusic
#185
May 29 · 13 min
Music Makers San Diego 185 - ChickenHawk
In this episode, Gary catches up with past guests, Robert & Zac Stickney, of the band ChickenHawk, to see what they've been up to since they were last on the show in 2024. The three talk about how the band has changed since then, their new album & more. Robert & Zac also perform two new songs from the album during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/chickenhawk_band
#184
May 22 · 40 min
Music Makers San Diego 184 - Sutton James
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Sutton James about the challenges he sees as an independent artist these days, his favorite type of venue to play, what themes or topics he's drawn to most when writing & much more. Sutton also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/suttonjamesmusic https://www.suttonjamesmusic.com
#183
May 15 · 34 min
Music Makers San Diego 183 - Andy Robinson
In this episode, Gary talks with Andy Robinson, of the Art Street Boys, about what inspired him to pursue music, some of his major influences, how his songwriting has evolved since he began his songwriting journey & much more. Andy also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/artstreetboys https://artstreetboys.org
#182
May 8 · 40 min
Music Makers San Diego 181 - Joel Rafael
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Joel Rafael about his first introduction to music, the impact Jackson Browne, Bob Dylan & Woody Guthrie had on him, writing protest songs & songs of social justice & much more. Joel also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. "https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/therealjoelrafael https://www.facebook.com/joel.rafael.939881 https://joelrafael.com"
#181
April 3 · 36 min
Music Makers San Diego 180 - Jon Bogdas
In this episode, Gary talks with Jon Bogdas about what prompted him to actually tackle being a songwriter, who he would credit with helping to shape his current sound the most, an example of how he tried to overcome getting stuck in the same chord progressions & much more. Jon also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/jonbogdasmusic
#180
March 27 · 34 min
Music Makers San Diego 179 - Lauren Reznik
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Lauren Reznik about her biggest inspiration, advice she once received from her creative writing professor, the most challenging part of the songwriting process for her & much more. Lauren also performs three of her original songs during the conversation, accompanied on guitar by her bandmate, Jon Aycock. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/thelolorez https://laurenreznik.com https://www.instagram.com/drunctionalfunks
#179
March 20 · 33 min
Music Makers San Diego 178 - Camille Sallave
In this episode, Gary talks with Camille Sallave about her musical family, her first solo singing performance when she was in junior high school, her take on writing relatable songs & much more. Camille also performs three of her original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/camillesallave
#178
March 13 · 34 min
Music Makers San Diego 177 - Durell Anthony
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Durell Anthony about how his being in the church band & choir when he was younger helped him get to where he is musically today, where he gets his inspiration from for his songs, his experience as a contestant on The Voice & much more. Durell also performs three of his original songs during the conversation. https://www.instagram.com/musicmakerssd https://www.instagram.com/durellanthonysings https://www.durellanthony.com

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