On this episode we chat to Oboeist / Singer Maria Lozano and her musical journey both in Spain and Melbourne. At the end we jam with Maria on "Manha de Carnival" by Luiz Bonfa. Our Sponsors: Cake Eclipse www.cakeeclipse.com Music Pro Services www.musicproservices.com Our links: instagram.com/strike_a_chord_podcast amlamusic.com valentinoflamenco.co…

In this episode we talk about the issues musicians face and how to possibly work around these issues. Our Sponsors: Cake Eclipse www.cakeeclipse.com Music Pro Services www.musicproservices.com Our links: instagram.com/strike_a_chord_podcast amlamusic.com valentinoflamenco.comโดย Valentino Gikovski

On this episode we chat about the pros and cons of the independent artist and our experiences as well. Our Sponsors: Cake Eclipse www.cakeeclipse.com Music Pro Services www.musicproservices.com Our links: instagram.com/strike_a_chord_podcast amlamusic.com valentinoflamenco.comโดย Valentino Gikovski

On this episode Amla shows us some tips and her approach to her flute playing and gives some great insight and sound advice. Our Sponsors: Cake Eclipse www.cakeeclipse.com Music Pro Services www.musicproservices.com Our links: instagram.com/strike_a_chord_podcast amlamusic.com valentinoflamenco.comโดย Valentino Gikovski

On this episode we chat with guitarist Rose González and her approach to the guitar and how she fell in love with this particular instrument. Rose's links: Web: https://www.mountainroseguitar.com Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rose.gonzalez.guitar FB: https://www.facebook.com/rosegonzalezguitar YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCp4dSW0MU2AQmHpC-…

On this episode we have a chat to phenominal jazz pianist Ezequiel Balseca. Ezequiel gives us an insight into his musical world and his philosophy to music and his world wide adventures! Ezequiel's links: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ezezwei https://www.instagram.com/mad.gamble/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ezequiel.balseca.7 Spotify: https://o…

On this episode we chat about Amla's upcoming release "Queenie" and how we both created this great piece and what we learned in the process. Our Sponsors: Cake Eclipse www.cakeeclipse.com Music Pro Services www.musicproservices.com Our links: instagram.com/strike_a_chord_podcast amlamusic.com valentinoflamenco.com…

On this episode we have a chat with the beautiful Ximena Abarca and we get an insight into her creative world of music and her approach to playing and singing as well as acting! Ximena's links: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ximena_abarca Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3upbodUyKZQKd8gthMLMIa?si=BSm15obwSvm5R1WFuBiyyQ YouTube Channel: ht…

We chat about what a year it has been and also have a bit of a jam playing the intro from "La Vacilona" from flamenco guitarist Tomatito at the end of the episode! Our Sponsors: Cake Eclipse www.cakeeclipse.com Music Pro Services www.musicproservices.com Our links: instagram.com/strike_a_chord_podcast amlamusic.com valentinoflamenco.com…

On this episode we chat with Independant artist, singer song writer Stefan West. We ask him about his journey within his musical career and his latest single "Happily Ever After" Stefan's links: Website: https://stefanwestmusic.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefanwest_/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/stefanwesttt Spotify: https://open.spot…

In this episode we chat about how the analysis and creativeness of music can work towards being a better musician. Our Sponsors: Cake Eclipse www.cakeeclipse.com Music Pro Services www.musicproservices.com Our links: instagram.com/strike_a_chord_podcast amlamusic.com valentinoflamenco.comโดย Valentino Gikovski

In this episode we chat about how the analysis and creativeness of music can work towards being a better musician. Our Sponsors: Cake Eclipse www.cakeeclipse.com Music Pro Services www.musicproservices.com Our links: instagram.com/strike_a_chord_podcast amlamusic.com valentinoflamenco.comโดย Valentino Gikovski

On this episode we chat to Danielle Steller who is a Soul Songstress, Sound healer and Meditation teacher. We chat anout her journey and what it is to be a sound healer and how music and sound are used for the greater good! Danielle's links: Web https://www.daniellesteller.com Insta https://www.instagram.com/deesteller/ YouTube Channel https://www.…

On this episode we talk about what it takes to become a music producer as Valentino laucnhes his new website musicproservices.com. Our Sponsors: Cake Eclipse www.cakeeclipse.com Music Pro Services www.musicproservices.com Our links: instagram.com/strike_a_chord_podcast amlamusic.com valentinoflamenco.com…

On this episode we talk to up and coming artist the awesome Dilan Ulusoy. She chats to us about her academic and naturally talented musical journey and how she finds the times of being an artist in the present day. Dilan's Links: https://www.instagram.com/dilan_ulusoy Our Sponsor: Cake Eclipse www.cakeeclipse.com Our links: instagram.com/strike_a_c…

On this episode we have a chat to Max Myland and talk about his inspirations and his musical journey as well as his awesome band "Mount Kujo". Max's Links: Website: https://mountkujo.com Bandcamp https://mountkujo.bandcamp.com Insta: instagram.com/mountkujo instagram.com/contemilanomusic Youtube: https://youtubewww..com/mountkujo https://www.youtub…

On this episode we talk about different apporaches to arranging music. Links: Our Sponsor: Cake Eclipse www.cakeeclipse.com Our links: instagram.com/strike_a_chord_podcast amlamusic.com valentinoflamenco.comโดย Valentino Gikovski

In this episode we chat about what it takes to start a new band from our perspective and what the fundamentals are. Links: Our Sponsor: Cake Eclipse www.cakeeclipse.com Our links: instagram.com/strike_a_chord_podcast amlamusic.com valentinoflamenco.comโดย Valentino Gikovski

On this episode, we talk to Fabian and Liana from Perolas and we get an insight on their inspiration and what it is that make them so passionate about the music and art that they create. Links: Website: https://fabianaravales.wixsite.com/music Insta: https://www.instagram.com/perolasmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perolasband YouTube: htt…

This is part 2 of series 1 of "Musical Musings" where we have multiple guests from the music scene chatting about anything music. On this episode we continue with our special guests: Simon Pearlman - Indie Artist Arif Ulusoy - Bass Player Dr Sarita Mcharg - Indian classical Sitarist and light classical folk musician Links: Simon Pearlman https://am…

This is a new series within the Strike A Chord Podcast called "Musical Musings" where we have multiple guests from the music scene chatting about anything music. On this episode (Part 1) we have special guests: Simon Pearlman - Indie Artist Arif Ulusoy - Bass Player Dr Sarita Mcharg - Indian classical Sitarist and light classical folk musician Link…

On this episode we talk about music talent vs music experience and what it's all about. Our links: instagram.com/strike_a_chord_podcast amlamusic.com valentinoflamenco.comโดย Valentino Gikovski

On this episode we chat with Folk Artist Cate Taylor and her love of Folk music and how she became and award winning artist. Cate's Links: https://linktr.ee/catetaylormusic Web: https://catetaylordotcom.wordpress.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/catetaylormusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catetaylormusic YouTube: https://www.youtube.co…

We chat with Funk Bassist, Nicola about his approach to music and gigging as well as his projects including his latest one "Dodge Sedan". Nicola's Links: instagram.com/redjazmusician instagram.com/dodgesedan instagram.com/trio_of_bloom facebook.com/nicola.russo.1650?mibextid=2JQ9oc facebook.com/dodgesedan Cake Eclipse: cakeeclipse.com Our Links ins…

Karina Lehman is a singer-song writer who specializes vocal loops and harmonies as well using electronic beats and Afro Latin rhytms. We chat to Karina about her musical journey and inspiration and her musical life in Melbourne, Australia. Karina's links: Web: karinalehmanmusic.com Insta: www.instagram.com/karinalehmanmusica FB: www.facebook.com/Ka…

On this episode we talk about performance anxiety, how we deal with it and our approach to minimize it. Thanks to our Sponsor Cake Eclipse: cakeeclipse.com Visit us on the web: amlamusic.com valentinoflamenco.comโดย Valentino Gikovski

Stefano Ioele funk guitarist extraordinaire gives us an insight into his world and his take on musicianship here in Melbourne. Stefano's Links: G -Tano Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gtanomusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/g_tano_band Pirateska Rebellion: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pirateskarebellion Instagram: https://www.insta…

In this podcast we talk about the essential part of performance preperation and what it takes to make a performance as best as it can be. Thanks to our sponsor Cake Eclipse: www.cakeeclipse.com Our links: valentinoflamenco.com amlamusic.comโดย Valentino Gikovski

On this episode we had the pleasure of to with Alex about his musical background and how he was inspired to create the "Kundalini Project" Kundalini Project Links: Web: https://www.kundaliniprojectmusic.com/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kundaliniproject/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kundaliniproject YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.co…

We have the pleasure of having Nina Rose on this episode. Nina is an independant Folk, Acoustic artist and with her we talk about various things including how she came to love music and what she does amongst other things. Nina's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninarosemusica Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ninarosemusica Bandcamp: ht…

On this we introduce my new Co-host Amla Periakarpan and we chat about improvisation. How we do it and why we do it.โดย Valentino Gikovski

On this episode I chat with the awesome guitar master, Simon Gardner. We talk about his guitar playing and inspirations as well as his albums and his approach to recording and performing. Simon's links: Web: https://simongardnerguitarist.bandcamp.com https://simongardnermusic.com.au/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0lVpJTBRyr4UT2LQvmt2fC?a…

On this episode we ar at The MC Showroom in Melbourne and we talk to the beautiful people behind this venue Miao Mangmang and Craig Bryant. I ask them what it takes to open and maintain such an awesome venue amongst other things. The MC Showroom Links: Website: https://www.themcshowroom.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/themcshowroom Insta: instagr…

In this episode we chat about Oli's musical journey and his upcoming projects with his band Kissing in Paris Oli's links: https://www.instagram.com/kissing_in_paris/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/6RuySEIytNE5ce1ezL8VFB?si=o28-f69EQkSZaBnnLMVtbg A big thank you to the Yesteryear Revival, Cake Eclipse and the production team for their support And r…

In this episode we chat about Riki's musical journey as well as his band Medicated Love. I also ask him about his approach to singing and writing music. Riki's links Website: https://medicatedlove.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medicatedlove/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medicated_love/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/ar…

Mark Gardner is a singer song writer and multi-instrumentalist and with him we chat about his songs and his approach to song writing as well as his journey playing various instruments and his past and present projects. Mark's Links: https://markgardnermusic.com.au https://www.youtube.com/user/markgardnerchannel www.valentinoflamenco.com…

Simon is a Drummer based in Melbourne Australia and with him we chat about freelancing, one of is bands "Fennec" and his musical journey. Simon's Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simo2212/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SimonHanna Website: https://simpathan.wixsite.com/simonhanna Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimonHanna3 A big thank you…

Simon Pearlman is a singer song writer and self taught musician and we chat about his indie band "A Man Called Son" as well as his approach to song writing and his musical journey. Simon's Links: https://amancalledson.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/41V3BjcUXyamqX3PwBGj9v?autoplay=true https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2WneT1Hbo-eoENmQHmQmOw h…

Misagh plays a number of unstruments and on this episode we chat about his passion for music and I ask him about his migration to Australia from Iran and his approach to music and and his musical journey. Misagh's links: https://www.instagram.com/misaghzamani https://open.spotify.com/album/3j3oVxlX3pFF9Me2OgNRND A big thank you to the Yesteryear Re…

Desmond is a creative artist who produces some great sounds and with him we chat about his upbringing and his love of music and Sci-Fi film and how he brings it all together in his work. Desmond's Links: https://www.instagram.com/desmondmase YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxm3tTUxw8wLyzg6YlzDOLA A big thank you to the Yesteryear …

Strike A Chord Podcast episode 10 with Jazz Guitarist Jack Pantazis. On this Episode we chat about Jack's journey through music, teaching and gigging. I also ask him about his inspiration around becoming a guitarist. Jack's links: https://www.jackpantazis.com/ A big thank you to the Yesteryear Revival, Cake Eclipse and the production team for their…

On this episode we have Sitar player and Vocalist Sarita Mcharg. Sarita is a prominent figure in the world music scene here in Australia and we chat about her upbringing and her approach to music as well as her projects including her project that helped other musicians in her home town in India over the lockdown period. Sarita's Links: https://sari…

Strike A Chord Podcast episode 8 with Trumpet Player Stefan Nočevski On this episode we have a very good friend of mine and awesome Trumpet player Stefan Nocevski. Stefan is a Macedonian trumpet player who plays in number of balkan style bands and we chat about his origins and his love for music. Stefan's links: https://www.facebook.com/Stefannocev…

On this Episode we have a Oscar Poncell an awesome and very versatile guitarist and with Oscar we chat about his roots and his inspirations towards his playing. I also ask him about his past and present projects. Oscar Poncell Links: https://www.instagram.com/oscarponcellmusic/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5h0eTN8KVDgHZZoHSIymYQ https://open.s…

Strike A Chord Podcast Episode 6 with Guitarist Tomas Lorenzo Fernandez. We chat about Tomas' approach to arranging and how he sees music structure. I also ask him about his project that he did playing guitar on Aboriginal Land in Australia. Thank you to my guest Tomas Lorenzo Fernandez. Tomas' links below: https://www.thomaslorenzo.com/ https://ww…

Strike A Chord Episode 5 with special gguest Amla Periakarpan. We chat with amla about her playing on multiple instruments and her flute techniques as well as her approachh to playing and rehearsing. https://amlamusic.com/music https://open.spotify.com/artist/4VQuZNu6BuPUqaZ9pzh184?si=p9yTRvYoSU2p5dd7yfGeTw https://www.instagram.com/amlamusic https…

Strike A Chord Podcast Episode 4 with special guest Alejandro Espino Aldana. We chat about how Alejandro got into the music business and his journey to become thhe "Lone Mariachi" Thank you to my guest Alejandro Espino Aldana. The Lone Mariachi www.mexmusic.com.au Also thank you to Yesteryear Revival and Cake Eclipse for their support. https://vale…

Strike A Chord Podcast Episode 3 with special guest Arif Ulusoy. We chat about how Arif became a bass player and his thoughts about gigging and approaches to rehearsing and playing. Thank you to my guest Arif Ulusoy. Also thank you to Yesteryear Revival and Cake Eclipse for their support. https://valentinoflamenco.com/ Yesteryear Revival YouTube Ch…

Strike A Chord Podcast Episode 2 with special guest Tamer Taskaya. We chat about Tamer playing various instruments and leading the band "Galata Express" and his outlook on music and how he became a multi instrumentalist. Thank you to my guest Tamer Taskaya, Yesteryear Revival and Cake Eclipse for their support. Dokunmak by Erkan Oğur performed by T…

Very first episode with a very good friend of mine latin style guitarist Chris Gogerly. We chat about how he got into playing guitar and his approach to music as well as having a bit of a jam at the end. Manha de Carnaval by Luiz Bonfa performed by Chris Gogerly and Valentino Gikovski. Special Thanks to Chris Gogerly, Yesteryear Revival, Cake Eclip…