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The Music Mind Podcast

Brian Hayes

Music

Frequency: 1 episode/42d. Total Eps: 40

The Music Mind Podcast explores the creative minds of people who have made their living by following the power of their passion and putting that passion into every day practice.

The Podcast features conversations with some of the world's greatest musicians, many of whom will be unknown to the general population.

Listeners will be sure to gain inspiration and joy from hearing these unique stories as told directly by the artists in conversation and enjoying the music being played by the guests, including in collaboration with the podcast host.

For more information on The Music Mind Podcast contact Brian Hayes at https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

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The Music Mind Podcast featuring Jason Whitmore - Episode 37

Season 1 · Episode 37

Thursday, January 15, 2026 • Duration 01:28:45

This episode of The Music Mind Podcast features San Diego, California based saxophonist Jason Whitmore.

Jason has been a full time professional saxophonist since graduating from university more than three decades ago. He has built a reputation as one of the pioneers of combining the saxophone with electronic dance music in live performances at clubs across the USA with leading DJs.

An extremely versatile player, he has built a large online following on Instagram where he performs jazz standards and upbeat arrangements of classic songs combining great video editing with authentic acoustic instrument performances.

For Jason, it is all about entertaining and putting himself in his audience's shoes.

This conversation covers a wide range of topics including the importance of developing your own sound, learning to play songs, using the best equipment to make playing easier, being able to traverse chord changes, simulating the role of a singer when playing sax, understanding the home recording and video studio environment and taking opportunities when they present themselves.

For the music collaboration on this episode, Jason chose a great standard from the 1960s titled 'Sunny'. The collaboration features Jason on alto saxophone with Brian Hayes on tenor saxophone.

You can reach out and connect with Jason via www.JasonWhitmore.com

For further information on The Music Mind Podcast or to connect with Brian Hayes go to https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/

To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

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The Music Mind Podcast featuring Emile Nelson - Episode 36

Season 1 · Episode 36

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 • Duration 01:34:13

This episode of The Music Mind Podcast features Emile Nelson, one of Australia's leading electric bass guitar players.

Emile has played bass professionally for almost his entire life. He has built a reputation as one of Australia's top pop, rock and commercial live performance musicians having further toured and recorded with the A list of entertainers.

For many years, Emile has been the working bass player in Glenn Shorrock's band. Glenn was the former lead singer in the highly successful rock group, The Little River Band.

Emile has also performed with leading Australian and international artists such as Delta Goodrem, The Euroglyders, Marcia Hines, Petula Clarke, Taylor Dayne, Human Nature and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

This conversation covers a wide range of topics including the importance of learning to play songs, being able to read standard music notation, being versatile, understanding the recording studio environment and taking opportunities when they present themselves.

For the music collaboration on this episode, Emile chose a great jazz standard written by Freddie Hubbard titled 'The Little Sunflower'. The collaboration features Emile on electric bass guitar with Brian Hayes on jazz flute.

You can reach out and connect with Emile on Instagram @emilenel6

For further information on The Music Mind Podcast or to connect with Brian Hayes go to https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/

To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

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The Music Mind Podcast featuring Nicolas Bernier - Episode 35

Season 1 · Episode 35

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 • Duration 01:01:43

This episode of The Music Mind Podcast features Nicolas Bernier, an 18 year old arranger, trumpeter and pianist based in Montreal, Canada.

Nicolas may well be one of the most talented 18 year old musicians in the business. Having only played trumpet seriously for four years you will see and hear him play astoundingly mature lead trumpet parts throughout the podcast, including playing the late, great trumpet legend Maynard Ferguson's lead chart for the Star Trek Theme.

Having played piano since he was seven years old, you will also get to see and hear Nicolas play some challenging classical piano pieces.

A self taught arranger, the multi trumpet parts you will enjoy in this podcast have all been arranged by Nicolas.

This conversation covers a wide range of topics including the importance of focusing on what it is that you want to do in life, the physical challenges of playing the trumpet, how learning the piano and developing classical technique has helped him to play jazz, being versatile and understanding the recording and video home studio environments.

For the music collaboration on this episode, Nicolas chose a great jazz standard written in 1931 titled 'Beautiful Love'. The collaboration features Nicolas on trumpet with Brian Hayes on tenor saxophone.

You can reach out and connect with Nicolas at https://www.nicbernier.com

For further information on The Music Mind Podcast or to connect with Brian Hayes go to https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/

To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

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The Music Mind Podcast featuring Brett Garsed - Episode 34

Season 1 · Episode 34

Thursday, October 2, 2025 • Duration 01:39:32

This episode of The Music Mind Podcast features Brett Garsed, one of Australia's leading electric guitarists.

Brett has played guitar professionally for almost his entire life. He has built a reputation as one of Australia's top pop, rock and commercial studio musicians having further toured in Australia and the USA with A list entertainers.

For many years, Brett was the lead guitarist for John Farnham, Australia's most successful pop singer. This included playing on Farnham's album 'Whispering Jack' which sold over 1.7 million copies and remains the highest selling album ever by an Australian artist in Australia.

Brett also toured and recorded with Nelson, a successful rock band based in the USA headlined by the two Nelson twins, the sons of rock and TV legend, the late Rick Nelson.

This conversation covers a wide range of topics including the importance of getting a good teacher, learning to play songs, being able to read standard music notation, being versatile, understanding the home recording studio environment and taking opportunities when they present themselves.

For the music collaboration on this episode, Brett wrote a beautiful original piece of music called 'Together'. The collaboration features Brett on electric lead guitar with Brian Hayes on slide dobro.

You can reach out and connect with Brett at www.brettgarsed.com

For further information on The Music Mind Podcast or to connect with Brian Hayes go to https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/

To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

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The Music Mind Podcast featuring Andy Martin - Episode 33

Season 1 · Episode 33

Thursday, September 4, 2025 • Duration 01:15:10

This episode of The Music Mind Podcast features Andy Martin, a Los Angeles based highly respected professional trombone player.

Andy has played trombone for a living his entire life. He has built a reputation as one of the world's top improvising and studio trombone players having worked with Gordon Goodwin's LA based Big Phat Band, along with many other outstanding musicians and performers. For many decades he has been a first call Hollywood studio musician working on some of the biggest movie soundtracks and television shows.

The international music instrument manufacturer Yamaha has worked with Andy to create his own professional series trombone.

This conversation covers a wide range of topics including what it's like playing in the studios versus live, making a living in the music business, the importance of learning songs and being able to sight read accurately. It also delves into the reality of the challenges that face an aging brass player.

For the music collaboration on this episode, Andy chose the jazz standard There Is No Greater Love. The duet features Andy on tenor trombone with Brian Hayes on tenor saxophone.

You can reach out and connect with Andy at www.drewbonemusic.com

For further information on The Music Mind Podcast or to connect with Brian Hayes go to https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/

To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

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The Music Mind Podcast featuring Louis Dowdeswell - Episode 32

Season 1 · Episode 32

Thursday, July 3, 2025 • Duration 01:39:31

This episode of The Music Mind Podcast features Louis Dowdeswell, a London based highly respected professional trumpet player.

Louis has played trumpet for a living his entire life. He has built a reputation as one of the world's top lead trumpet players having worked with Gordon Goodwin's LA based Big Phat Band, with Hollywood studio legend lead trumpet player Wayne Bergeron, and with the London Symphony Orchestra along with many major artists and bands.

With over 100,000 subscribers and 22 million views to his YouTube Channel it is fair to say that Louis is also somewhat of an internet sensation in the trumpet world.

The conversation covers a wide range of topics including what it's like playing one of the most difficult of all instrument, making a living in the music business, the importance of music education, establishing the Trumpet Academy, and how to live a successful creative life doing what you love to do. It also delves into the importance of finding the 'why' we do the things we do.

For the music collaboration on this episode, Louis chose the famous Disney jazz standard Someday My Prince Will Come. The duet features Louis on jazz trumpet with Brian Hayes on bass clarinet.

You can reach out and connect with Louis at www.louisdowdeswell.com

For further information on The Music Mind Podcast or to connect with Brian Hayes go to https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/

To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

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The Music Mind Podcast - Collaborations Volume 3 - Episode 31

Season 1 · Episode 31

Thursday, June 12, 2025 • Duration 46:17

In this episode the collaboration recordings between host and guest are presented as taken from episodes 22 through 30 of The Music Mind Podcast.

The featured musicians are:-
Brian Hayes - bass clarinet, concert flute, lap steel guitar, alto saxophone, pedal steel guitar, jazz guitar, concert ukulele and clarinet
Jamie Rigg - vocals and piano
Michael Fix - acoustic guitar
Liam Ward - harmonica
Clive Lendich - nylon string and electric guitars
Graham Jesse - alto flute
Tomoko Omura - jazz violin
Travis Toy - pedal steel guitar
James Hill - vocals and ukulele
Jodi Proznick - upright acoustic bass

For further information on The Music Mind Podcast or to connect with Brian Hayes go to https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/

To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

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The Music Mind Podcast featuring Jodi Proznick - Episode 30

Season 1 · Episode 30

Thursday, May 15, 2025 • Duration 01:31:16

This episode of The Music Mind Podcast features Jodi Proznick, a Canadian based master of the upright acoustic jazz bass.

Jodi is a successful record producer, composer, performer and music educator specialising in jazz and performing on the acoustic bass.

The conversation covers a wide range of topics including the role of a record producer, the composing process, making a living in the music business, being a female in a male dominated industry, the importance of music education and how to live a successful creative life doing what you love to do.

For the music collaboration on this episode, Jodi chose the famous jazz standard The Autumn Leaves. The duet features Jodi on jazz bass with Brian Hayes on clarinet.

You can reach out and connect with Jodi at www.jodiproznick.com

For further information on The Music Mind Podcast or to connect with Brian Hayes go to https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/

To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

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The Music Mind Podcast featuring James Hill - Episode 29

Season 1 · Episode 29

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 • Duration 01:26:12

This episode of The Music Mind Podcast features James Hill, a Canadian based master of the ukulele.

James has won the hearts and minds of millions of viewers worldwide with his viral video clips showcasing the diversity of what is possible playing one of the world's humblest and least expensive of all music instruments.

From traditional to contemporary music, in solo and ensemble formats, James continues to make a professional living centered around the ukulele

This conversation covers a wide range of topics including self-education, 'noodling', improvisation, performance, the composition process, the history of the ukulele's place in school music education in Canada, and some very solid advice on earning a living in the music business.

For the collaboration on this episode, James chose the famous Duke Ellington jazz standard Satin Doll which he sings with accompaniment on acoustic and electric ukuleles in duo format along with Brian Hayes.

You can reach out and connect with James at www.uketropolis.com

For further information on The Music Mind Podcast or to connect with Brian Hayes go to https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/

To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

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The Music Mind Podcast featuring Travis Toy - Episode 28

Season 1 · Episode 28

Thursday, March 6, 2025 • Duration 01:32:57

This episode of The Music Mind Podcast features Travis Toy, a professional pedal steel guitarist based in Nashville USA.

Travis has played pedal steel professionally since prior to moving to Nashville in 1999. He is currently the touring steel guitarist for one of America's top country music stars, Luke Bryan, an award winning artist who has sold more than 75 million records.

A veteran of the recording studio scene, Travis has also created one of the most comprehensive online resources for learning to play the complicated instrument that is the pedal steel guitar.

During the conversation we get to discuss what it is like touring and performing with a tier one artist playing at the major venues, how to best support a vocalist instrumentally, what is improvisation and also some great career advice for anyone seeking to earn a living from playing music.

For the collaboration on this episode, Travis chose the famous Disney classic, When You Wish Upon A Star which he played beautifully on the 10-string E9th tuning pedal steel in combination with the concert flute of Brian Hayes.

You can reach out and connect with Travis at www.travistoy.com

For further information on The Music Mind Podcast or to connect with Brian Hayes go to https://www.BrianHayes.biz.

To listen to AUDIO ONLY versions of The Music Mind Podcast series refer https://www.buzzsprout.com/1824699/

To view the full suite of The Music Mind video podcasts refer https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKtMMbk9TNAWHYmFHlCYbG1t7stFnGp44

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