Coach Music Podcast

Molly Meldrum is an Australian music legend - he is a music critic, journalist, record producer, and musical entrepreneur. Back in 2016 we hosted a live event in Melbourne called the Coach Couch. It was exactly like these podcast conversations however to a LIVE audience. At one of the events Alanna had the privilege of interviewing Australian music legend, Molly Meldrum - and wow what an unforgettable experience it was. In this interview we delve deep into Molly's upbringing, where his love for music started, and how his career unfolded which led him to being one of the most famous music interviewers in Australia - if not the World. Molly shared some unbelievable stories about the relationships he built with the likes of Michael Jackson, The Queen of England, and more. We are so happy we could bring this episode to you and hope it inspires you!Be sure to also give us a follow: https://www.instagram.com/coachmusicpodcast/ Enjoy and don't forget to leave a little review on whichever platform you listen!

Ben Cramer, better known as Old Sea Brigade, is an American singer-songwriter and producer signed to Nettwerk Music Group. In this chat, he opened up about the pivotal moments in his life that directed him to pursue music, the insecurities of singing, and the importance of being a self-starter. Old Sea Brigade has amassed a huge 1.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify and is growing. His debut single 'Love Brought Weight' now has over 45 million streams. And today you will learn how this success has unfolded. Enjoy and please let me know if this episode impacted you. This is an independent podcast that we are create to inspire YOU. So please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review. You can follow his journey here: https://www.instagram.com/oldseabrigade/ Be sure to also give us a follow: https://www.instagram.com/coachmusicpodcast/ Enjoy and don't forget to leave a little review on whichever platform you listen!

Riley Pearce is a singer-songwriter from Perth, Western Australia. Riley's hit song 'Brave' has been on regular rotation on our spotify playlist for years so we were really excited to hear his story today. Riley has toured with the likes of Tash Sultana, Lifehouse, and The Paper Kites. He lives the life of a full time musician - touring, writing and recording. His honest songwriting, and relatable storytelling has resonated both in Australia and overseas, with over 60 million streams to date. We spoke about how Brave has now reached over 30 million plays on spotify, his new EP - 'Love and All That Stuff' and the power of a morning routine!! You can follow his journey here: https://www.instagram.com/rileypearcemusic/ Be sure to also give us a follow: https://www.instagram.com/coachmusicpodcast/ Enjoy and don't forget to leave a little review on whichever platform you listen!

Darren Sanicki is one of Australia's most successful music lawyers. He is the founder and Principal at Sanicki Lawyers, and has a pretty impressive bio. Darren completed his law degree with honours at Monash University in 2003 and has also completed post graduate courses in copyright law, trademarks, and intellectual property. If you are taking music seriously you will most likely find a point in your career when you reach out to a music lawyer - in this episode you will learn all the 'must knows' regarding music and the law. Sanicki Lawyers major clients include G Flip, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, and Dani Minogue. He also has experience with reality TV show contracts including Australian Idol, X-Factor, and The Voice. Darren is a genuine guy, and musician, who's love for music really shines through in this chat. Enjoy and take notes!! Thanks Darren for an insightful conversation! Be sure to also give us a follow: https://www.instagram.com/coachmusicpodcast/ Enjoy and don't forget to leave a little review on whichever platform you listen!

Didirri is an Australian singer-songwriter known for his candid storytelling and poetic lyrics. He currently has over 200,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, however, we spoke about how that is not the definition of who he is as an artist. We spoke about life, creativity, and the important lessons he has learnt along the way. He has had huge success internationally and even took part in Eurovision 2020 which we discussed in this episode. He will have you captivated with his music and his wisdom with many moments that you might have to pause, rewind, and play again just to absorb what he says. You can follow his journey here:https://www.instagram.com/didirri_ Be sure to also give us a follow: https://www.instagram.com/coachmusicpodcast/ Enjoy and don't forget to leave a little review on whichever platform you listen!

Kim Churchill is an Australian folk, rock, and blues singer-songwriter. We spoke about how his journey began, how to balance between being tenacious and humble, and how for him true success has been in the moments of abundance. Kim shares some truly great advice in this episode along with his creative process. If you are not familiar with Kim's music.. you should be! He's phenomenal and it was an honour to chat to him today. We left feeling utterly inspired - thanks for the chat Kim! You can follow their journey here:https://www.instagram.com/kimchurchill1 Be sure to also give us a follow: https://www.instagram.com/coachmusicpodcast/ Enjoy and don't forget to leave a little review on whichever platform you listen!

Michael Parisi has spent 30 years working in the music industry. He started at Warner Music as a Promotions Manager before moving into marketing and A&R (Artists and repertoire) roles. His time in the industry has seen him put in charge of artist rosters including the likes of Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Nine Inch Nails, Green Day in his marketing role at Warner and AC/DC, Garbage and Kylie Minogue in his role at Mushroom Records. His first band he signed, a then-unknown UK three-piece at the time, becoming a band you may know as MUSE, Michael's instinct for what works in the industry is second to none, having more #1 albums than any managing director or A&R around this time. His career has also seen him contribute to the success of artists such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, K.D Lang and REM. Michael is one of the most well-known music managers in Australia. He is the mastermind behind some of Australia's most successful musicians and currently looks after Vera Blue, Dan Sultan, Owl Eyes, Polish Club, and Disco Faith. There is so much to learn from Michael. I know this episode will bring you so much knowledge. You can follow his journey here:https://www.facebook.com/MPMGMT/ Be sure to also give us a follow: https://www.instagram.com/coachmusicpodcast/ Enjoy and don't forget to leave a little review on whichever platform you listen!

Rob Amoruso is a writer, producer, and mixing engineer based in Melbourne, Australia. Rob found huge success over in the United States with his band Jakubi. They sold-out shows across America, worked with Grammy Award-winning producers and songwriters, and they were attending the biggest parties and living the celebrity lifestyle but something didn't quite fit for Rob. In this episode, he opened up about his battle with depression and his rebirth as a music producer with plans to start a record label. This episode is full of so much experience and wisdom that we know every one of you will gain so much from. Thank you Rob for being so vulnerable and reminding us to practice gratitude daily. You are a very special guy! You can follow his journey here:https://www.instagram.com/rob_amoruso/ Be sure to also give us a follow: https://www.instagram.com/coachmusicpodcast/ Enjoy and don't forget to leave a little review on whichever platform you listen!

Zara Jarvis is a Vocal Coach and YouTube sensation with over 20 thousand subscribers! We met Zara as a listener to the podcast and NOW she is joining us for an episode of her own. In this episode she opened up to us about her diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis. MS is a disease in which the immune system eats away at the protective covering of nerves. This is something Zara hasn't openly spoken about but she felt it might be time to open up and inspire others who may be struggling with a similar situation. As you will hear she always finds the silver linings and truly reminds you to make the most out of every single day. You can follow their music and journey here:https://www.instagram.com/zarajarvismusic/ Be sure to also give us a follow: https://www.instagram.com/coachmusicpodcast/ Enjoy and don't forget to leave a little review on whichever platform you listen!

Alec, Fred, Joseph, and John, are 'The Brook & The Bluff' - a Birmingham-born, Nashville-based band that has quickly become recognized by its evocative blend of vocal harmony, soulful air and 'groovitational' pull. In this episode they shared how the once duo, Alec and Joseph, turned into 4, and how together they are building their career as an Independent band. They experienced early success on Spotify when they landed in the Canada Viral 50 playlist and ended up touring the country together. They currently have over 550,000 Monthly listeners on Spotify and two of those monthly listeners are me AND Taylor Piggott. Tay is one of our Coaches here at Coach Music Academy and he introduced us to The Brook & The Bluff. We surprised him with scoring this interview and I invited him to co-host with meeee! You can follow their music and journey here:https://www.instagram.com/brookandbluff/ Be sure to also give us a follow: https://www.instagram.com/coachmusicpodcast/ Enjoy and don't forget to leave a little review on whichever platform you listen!

Billie Kid is a dancer, vocalist, artist, producer and creative. Hailing from Southwest Sydney - Billie moved to Melbourne to pursue a new life. With a smooth style that boasts some rough edges - his voice gives a raw swagger to everything he approaches. Billie is also a professional Dancer & Visual Artist, always looking for ways to incorporate both artforms into his music composition. In this episode Billie shared his story from being a shy teenager to reaching the top 100 on the Voice Season 9. We chatted about his experience on the show, the parallels between dancing and singing, and peeling back all the layers to discovering himself. You can follow their music and journey here:https://www.instagram.com/thebilliekid/ Be sure to also give us a follow: https://www.instagram.com/coachmusicpodcast/ Enjoy and don't forget to leave a little review on whichever platform you listen!

We chatted to Brian McGovern, one of the lead singers from Irish trio 'Saarloos'. The band have accumulated over 5 million plays on spotify, sold out shows all over the World, and Brian has even supported Bon Jovi!! We spoke about how you can make it on your own as a musician, no record label needed. We dove into the bands songwriting process and how the two-piece turned into three when they dared their friend Andy to learn bass! You can follow their music and journey here:https://www.instagram.com/saarloosmusic/ Be sure to also give us a follow: https://www.instagram.com/coachmusicpodcast/ Enjoy and don't forget to leave a little review on whichever platform you listen!

Pierce Brothers twins, Jack and Pat, have been shaking dance floors and selling out rooms across the UK, Europe, Canada, USA and Australia since 2014. If you mention busking in Melbourne the first band name that will come to mind will be… The Pierce Brothers! These two grew a name for themselves with their irresistible energy and world class live shows. Bursting onto the scene in 2014, they began a steady journey building audiences and selling out shows all over the world, supporting artists the likes of The Cat Empire, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, to name a few. They spent 2019 touring with Tash Sultana and amongst the madness of 2020 they have been writing new music. Two of these new tracks have been released, Kanko earlier this year, and Dentist which had just dropped September 25. We spoke to one half of the duo Pat (Jack couldn't make the interview as he had just had his first baby!) about how they made music their career, the lessons they have learnt, and how they are making the most of 2020 with new music. Be sure to check them out:https://www.instagram.com/piercebrothersmusic/ Be sure to also give us a follow: https://www.instagram.com/coachmusicpodcast/ Enjoy and don't forget to leave a little review on whichever platform you listen!