Hosted by Darren Makins (Singer/Songwriter, Musician), Ron DiSilvestro (Billboard-Charting Producer, Audio Engineer, Drummer) and Michael Marks (Audio Engineer, Musician), Musicians’ Guide to the Music Industry is an in-depth look at the Music Industry, its past, and future. Each episode, they talk about the music biz, and give advice on how to navigate the tumultuous waters that is the current state of the Music Industry. They also chat with an industry professionals about their role within the business.
In the age of the 'Post Pandemic' Touring and Live Music industry, Darren talks to Alex McGinnis of Satellite Touring and 8 and 10 Management about hi...
Continuing our conversations with roadies for your favorite bands, Darren chats with Justin Huet, Production Driver for artists like Skillet, Nothing ...
In an episode recorded back in March, Darren and Michael discuss Home Studio gear, DAW's, and even dive deep into how sound waves can manipulate peopl...
Darren and Ron talk to Robb Rivera (Drummer for Nonpoint) and Producer/Engineer Rob Ruccia about Nonpoint’s decision to go independent, how going inde...
Darren And guest Co-Host Brian Marchesani talk to Joel 'Soul Joel' Richardson of Soul Joel Productions and Stand Up Comedian Brendan Donegan about t...
Darren and Michael host a roundtable discussion about how we can support womxn working in the music industry. Guests include Lindsay Manfredi (Bass pl...
In the third installment of Save Our Stages conversations, Darren and Michael catch up with Josh Mahan (Monitors for I Prevail) and the return of Jonn...
Ron, Darren, and Michael welcome Jason Reed (vocals for Chris Cornell tribute ‘Superunknown’) and Michael Lamplugh (Guitars for Huxley) as they have a...
Darren hosts another Save Our Stages roundtable. He chats with Eddie Oertell (FOH and Tour Manager for P.O.D., GWAR, Former FOH for Slipknot), Angel R...
Darren and Ron host a virtual round-table conversation about the crisis in the Live Music Industry. They chat with Syrus Peters (Production Manager fo...