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The Touring Reality That Catches Most Musicians Off Guard #davemarks

DAVE MARKS is a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in the UK. He writes music for film, TV, online content, theater, live events and video games. In 2025 he'll be out on tour with The World of Hans Zimmer, Simon McBride (of Deep Purple) and the Limitless Orchestra.

Throughout his career he has created music and media for a wide range of local national and global brands including Vodafone and TripAdvisor. He has also taught at many colleges and is a writer for Bass Guitar Magazine. He is also my old friend and musical colleague.

In PART 4 of my interview, he talks about the most important thing a pro musician needs - a PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE! Don't miss it!

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Touring Tips from a Hans Zimmer Orchestra Musician: Food, Hotels & More

DAVE MARKS is a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in the UK. He writes music for film, TV, online content, theater, live events and video games. In 2025 he'll be out on tour with The World of Hans Zimmer, Simon McBride (of Deep Purple) and the Limitless Orchestra.

 

Throughout his career he has created music and media for a wide range of local national and global brands including Vodafone and TripAdvisor. He has also taught at many colleges and is a writer for Bass Guitar Magazine. He is also my old friend and musical colleague.

In PART 3 of my interview, Dave discusses Stage Clothes, Per Diems, Hotels, Food... Practical advice

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Have bass, will travel: The Ultimate Touring Guide - Part 2

DAVE MARKS is a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in the UK. He writes music for film, TV, online content, theater, live events and video games. In 2025 he'll be out on tour with The World of Hans Zimmer, Simon McBride (of Deep Purple) and the Limitless Orchestra.

Throughout his career he has created music and media for a wide range of local national and global brands including Vodafone and TripAdvisor. He has also taught at many colleges and is a writer for Bass Guitar Magazine. He is also my old friend and musical colleague.

In PART 2 of my interview, Dave discusses how to learn the music, how to choose sounds, how to get gigs, negotiate your fee, and how to get paid!

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The Price Revealed: how Nigel saved jazz

Award-winning guitarist Nigel Price has been called "the saviour of jazz" for his campaign to raise awareness and cash for GRASSROOTS venues. He discusses this and shows us his guitar, the Fibonacci Londoner! Don't miss this interview with a living jazz master! Recorded in the hot sunshine of a lovely English garden. Subscribe, share, groove!

The Price Revealed: how Nigel saved jazz

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Giving voice to a new generation #seventeen

SEVENTEEN is about giving voice to the next generation. Richard Niles interviewed creators, composer Ron Ramin and librettist/producer Portia Kamons. SEVENTEEN conveys the recent experiences of young Americans as they confront an unprecedented range of challenges, from gun violence to climate change, and offers a glimpse of what it means to be on the cusp of adulthood in America today.

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The Ultimate Touring Guide by Dave Marks Part 1

DAVE MARKS is a composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist based in the UK. He writes music for film, TV, online content, theater, live events and video games. In 2025 he'll be out on tour with The World of Hans Zimmer, Simon McBride (of Deep Purple) and the Limitless Orchestra.

Throughout his career he has created music and media for a wide range of local national and global brands including Vodafone and TripAdvisor. He has also taught at many colleges and is a writer for Bass Guitar Magazine. He is also my old friend and musical colleague.

In PART 1 of my interview, he talks about TECHNIQUE, READING MUSIC, knowledge of STYLE, and gives his BASS SETUP for the HANZ ZIMMER gig!

#DaveMarks #HansZimmer #BassGuitar #MusicInterview #MusicianLife #FilmScoring #MusicProduction #BassSetup #StudioGear #TouringMusician #MusicEducation #WorldOfHansZimmer #SimonMcBride #LimitlessOrchestra #DeepPurple #BassTechnique #ReadingMusic #SessionMusician #BassGuitarRig #MusicIndustry #BassGuitarTips #The #Ultimate #Touring #Guide #DaveMarks

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A Drum Lesson From Danny Gottlieb

This short interview is a masterclass in drum technique and improvisation from a unique drummer. In 1998 I wrote and hosted a music series INSIDE IMPROVISATION for BBC Radio 2.

I interviewed Grammy winning drummer Danny Gottlieb (the original ‪@PatMethenyOfficial‬ Group, Gary Burton, Mahavishnu/John McLaughlin, Blues Brothers, Randy Brecker, Stan Getz, Eliane Elias, Gary Sinese).

This short interview is followed by a bit of a track from my 1988 album, Santa Rita. “The Seduction of Art” ©1998Niles Smiles Music (BMI) features Danny on drums with the great Mark Egan on Bass, (Danny’s partner in their group Elements), Chris Hunter (alto sax), Steve Hamilton (keys) and Richard Niles (guitar).

A Drum Lesson From Danny Gottlieb

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Andromeda Turre is Good for the Environment!

SiriusXM broadcaster Andromeda Turre is a singer, songwriter, composer, pianist, and environmental activist. She has won multiple awards for her work for tolerance, and Advancing Equity.

In this interview she talks with Richard Niles about ‘growing up jazz’ with her parents, respected musicians Steve Turre and Akua Dixon, her development as an innovative musical force, and her new ‘jazz suite’ “From the Earth” dedicated to her environmental concerns.

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Andromeda Turre is Good for the Environment!

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WHO ATE MY DOGGIE? by The Dog Walkers

A new group calling themselves The Dog Walkers contacted us. They say they know the dogs of America better than anyone, and they say they are not being eaten. They’ve even made a record to prove it! And they got their dogs to help make the record! Let me know what you think! The dogs are Codi and Wan!

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WHO ATE MY DOGGIE? by The Dog Walkers

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Masterclass with LEO SAYER

Out tomorrow from ProMixAcademy, my new interviews with Grammy winner Leo Sayer take you inside his vocal techniques, his songwriting, how he deals with the business, touring advice, how to develop your own style, the constant exploration at the heart of his creativity!

He also talks about working with producers David Courtney, Adam Faith, Richard Perry, Arif Mardin, Alan Tarney, and… his new self productions! Available at ProMix Academy!!!

Masterclass with LEO SAYER

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