Beyond The Music

By: Alan Cross
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  • Beyond The Music gives you behind-the-stage insights into the players, art, and business of music. Join our host Alan Cross for candid conversations with the best musicians in the world – and get answers to the questions you’ve always wondered: What makes a good musician? How do bands make money? And what does it take to write a hit song? The conversation starts here.
    2022
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Episodes
  • From Band Kid to Rock Legend: Chad Smith's Musical Journey To The Red Hot Chili Peppers
    May 16 2023

    Known for his hard-hitting, funk-rock drumming style, Chad Smith has been inspiring musicians and fans of the Red Hot Chili Peppers for a long time. In his conversation with Alan Cross, Chad talks about the importance of music education in schools, how to take care of yourself physically and mentally as a performer, and what it takes to keep things fresh when creating music. He also shares the experiences that transformed him from a drummer to a musician. And was he attacked by a shark? You’ll have to listen to find out!

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    43 mins
  • The Life of a Road Warrior: Hired Gun Glen Sobel
    May 2 2023

    For beginner drummers wondering how they can make their dream job a reality, Glen Sobel is the inspiration you're looking for. During his experience as a professional drummer, he has performed and toured with various bands and artists, like Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires, Mötley Crüe and many others. He's also played in studio bands behind artists such as Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Sarah McLachlan and Weird Al Yankovic. In this episode, Glen answers questions about what it takes to become an established performer in the music industry and what you do once you've got the gig.

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    38 mins
  • How to Become a Piano Rock Star with Lawerence Gowan
    Apr 18 2023

    Lawerence Gowan is a fantastic example of how to be a piano rock star. His professional music career has undoubtedly impacted the progressive rock scene with his classical training at the Royal Conservatory of Music and using the latest keyboard and synthesizer technology. In addition to releasing his great hits, he also became the lead singer and keyboardist for Styx in 1999. In this episode, hear Gowan share about his love of synthesizers, stories from his musical journey and how to be the “piano hero” of rock.

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    40 mins

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Love the interviews!

Alan Cross has an amazing radio voice and I've really enjoyed his "Guide To Alternative Rock" series. But that series is, apparently, available on audible.com. WHAT'S UP WITH THAT? Please bring the series back.

I would LOVE to hear Alan do another series, say, about Power Pop. I'd love to hear him discuss the influence that Brian Wilson/The Beach Boys, The Beatles and other bands have had on the Power Pop genre. But I have no idea whether or not Alan Cross like's the Beach Boys, the Beatles or Power Pop.

Thank you, Alan, for your podcasts & audible audio books!

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