Unfake It Till You Make It

Danny Meyer is a working bandleader, jazz, blues and soul singer, guitarist, bassist, and teacher who not only performs live as a bandleader all over Los Angeles but also creates music for Film & TV.  He is a major contributor to the art community with such endeavors like creating affordable music lockouts as well as artist complexes. In this episode, we talk about creating your own gig, various ways to earn money as a musician, and unique confidence strategies. Please enjoy! Show Notes: [2:03] Interview Starts - Danny’s quick bio [5:53] What’s new in the music industry - streaming music and live music [9:23] Danny’s day is amazing whenever he plays music and exercises  [12:23] Singing and music in schools [15:00] Danny’s first paid music gig! [17:00] Being on stage - conquering stage fright  [20:37] What brings you your most desired results - skill and business [24:43] Creating your own gigs! Add to the community! [27:23] Music demos that are most effective [29:00] What gets Danny the

My guest today is a young woman who wears many hats, some include her as an Author of three beautiful children's books (she reads them to kids across the nation), a teacher for over 16 years, an actress, a spiritual psychologist, and probably the most difficult job of all, a Mom. We had a lotta fun and got into how to get out of depression within creativity as well as how to get vulnerable. I am proud to have her on the show! please enjoy my interview with Miss Gina Ann.   Show Notes: [1:15] interview Starts. Gina’s recent acting gig [2:15] Charlie the Alligator [4:15] How Gina came to wrote and published three children's books. Check them out here Oh No Jojo https://amzn.to/2HdpB7h Jojo Meets Cristo https://amzn.to/2HetXuy and Jojo and Bayou Billyfrog https://amzn.to/2JZFtHW  [8:30] Mom adventures! [10:30] The secrets of giving up hope [12:00] Being a kid and losing track of time. [17:45] Asking yourself what resonates with your heart and creativity will find you [19:45] When shit really hits

In this episode, I interview an amazing performer who has the ability to light up any room he enters. He's an extremely talented songwriter, Actor, and owner of one of the best DJs companies I have ever heard in the US. He has toured all over the world promoting multiple albums, movies, and mustaches. We discuss things like crashing auditions, getting kicked out of acting class, back to the future, and specifically toward the last quarter we talk about how to create and distribute a film for the first time. Also, halfway through the in-person interview, we had to pause and pick it up over Skype so pardon the audio shift. Stick around if you want to hear trials and triumphs involving the acting and music world. Please enjoy my in-depth conversation with Mr. Jay Della Valle.   Show Notes [2:00] interview Starts [4:30] Crashing audition [10:25] Am I where I wanted to be? "Nothing ever is supposed to work out exactly” [14:00] BOOK: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill http://amzn.to/2GFW56y (21st Century

  In this episode, I interview a mindful man with multiple businesses in the magical world of cinema. If you love the camera, film sets, and tech talk as I do, we get into all of those things. He is also a phenomenal Director of Photography in the feature film and commercial world. We also explore how breaking his leg in 5 places was a good thing, and why actively taking a pause throughout the day can save you a lot of trouble. Please enjoy a rewarding conversation with one of my dear friends and colleagues who is also one of my much-appreciated mentors, Mr. Sacha Riviére.    Show Notes [2:00] Interview begins [3:10] Set Stories - laughing gets you kicked off set. Step back and remember making films is a serious playground [7:30] How Sacha got involved in the film industry If you get in as a Production Assistant, always ask ask ask to work in the department you’re interested in. [12:35] As a 1st AC (Assistant Cameraman) and working at Panavision. "Less about networking and more about relationships”  [16:0

In today's episode, I interview a new friend of mine I met on an Airplane ride from New York to Los Angeles. She is an award-winning film Director & Producer for her recent Documentary film, $30 Dollars to Antartica. We discuss how traveling the world can inspire filmmaking and vice-versa, along with how listening & learning go hand & hand. I’m really excited to present this completely impromptu episode. Literally, a few hours after getting to know one another on the plane, we recorded this interview with only 45 minutes until landing. Please pardon the Airplane sound quality and enjoy my conversation with Miss Joey Chu. @__joeychu   Show Notes: [00:50] Tony talks about Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman Wrap Party in New York.   [6:43] Interview starts  [8:56] Joey’s quick bio - how she found documentary filmmaking and was inspired by locals from Kenya Africa  [15:00] Writing/journaling for reference. Looking back to see what we’ve been through  [17:20] Traveling  [19:20] Joeys Award Winning Docume

In this episode, I interview a working actor and entrepreneur in Los Angeles who has created over 170 side Vlogs involving absurd skits filmed in locations throughout California. He is also one of the top Cyclists in Los Angeles and we get into a little bit about how that plays a meditational role in his life. We talk about acting in the film industry, the benefits of suffering, and how labeling one’s self as sole “this” or “that” can be damaging. We have some laughs, Shane makes fun of me, and I hope you enjoy my conversation with one of my best mates, Mr. Citizen Shane. Please share and subscribe! Show Notes [1:28] Interview begins. [4:15] Book: How to Become an Actor in Hollywood http://amzn.to/2IBHSIc [5:22] Traveling the world inspired Shane’s 170+ Vlog videos. Besides having too much baggage while traveling, he had many epiphanies out of his own country. Travel TIP: Checkout www.onebag.com for tips on how to travel light, effectively, and efficiently. It prepared my travels of a year in southeast Asia

Chad Nelson (@wishwonder) is a remarkable Los Angeles Magician and Entrepreneur.  Chad has invented many magic techniques used by thousands of performers out there. Most notably, the Clip Shift https://www.artofmagic.com/products/clip-shift has been a game changer in magic. At age 12, he was accepted into the prestigious Magic Castle in Hollywood and has since been inventing and contributing to the magic community.   Amongst several topics in this episode, we talk about teaching--the two-way gift, Magicians in a magical world, and the concept of “not having a choice” to be an entertainer. Please Enjoy! Show Notes [3:25] Interview begins [5:05] Magician Peers - Dan and Dave Buck www.dananddave.com  Chad’s Surfaced Magic Tutorial: https://www.artofmagic.com/products/surfaced [7:00] Inventing - 'Clip Shift'. A game changer move and beautiful performance invented by Chad. See it and learn it here https://www.artofmagic.com/products/clip-shift [8:00] Competition - “Use competition as a reference point but don’t