So...You Want To Be A Musician?

Oct 22 2024 11 ep. 34 mins 11
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In this podcast, I dive deep with successful professionals from every music genre to uncover what it truly means to dedicate their lives to music. It may seem glamorous and amazing from the outside, but the reality is far more complex. Being a musician isn’t just about playing instruments, singing, or writing songs—it’s about everything else! There’s a vast world to navigate, from managing personal relationships and tackling the business side of music to balancing family life and maintaining mental health. Join me as I explore these challenges and more, revealing the true journey of a musician.

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"So...You Want To Be A Musician?" Podcast with Nick D'Virgilio - Ep. #11: Clare Lindley

Oct 22 2024 38 mins  
Greetings, everyone! Welcome to Episode 11 of the podcast, where I’m joined by my bandmate in Big Big Train, Clare Lindley. Clare is not only my first female guest but also an incredibly talented musician with a wealth of experience. It’s truly inspiring to hear her perspective on what it takes to make music your life. Her dedication, hard work, and passion are undeniable, and

"So...You Want To Be A Musician?" Podcast with Nick D'Virgilio - Ep. #10: Carter McLean

Oct 08 2024 46 mins  
Greetings, everyone! We've reached a milestone with episode 10 of the podcast, and I couldn't be more excited to welcome my guest this week: the incredible Carter McLean. While Carter is perhaps best known for his long-standing role as the drummer for the Broadway production of The Lion King, his career extends far beyond that. He’s toured the world, recorded albums, and is also

"So...You Want To Be A Musician?" Podcast with Nick D'Virgilio - Ep. #9: Randy McStine

Sep 24 2024 53 mins  
Greetings, everyone, and welcome back to the podcast! We’ve made it to episode 9, and I’m thrilled to have Mr. Randy McStine as my guest today. Randy and I go way back—we’ve made a lot of music together over the years, and I can confidently say he’s one of the most talented musicians I’ve ever known. It was a real pleasure to sit down and talk with him. Randy’s insigh

"So...You Want To Be A Musician?" Podcast with Nick D'Virgilio - Ep. #8: Steve Hackett

Sep 10 2024 52 mins  
Greetings everyone! Welcome back to the podcast. We’ve made it to episode 8, and I’m thrilled to introduce my guest, Mr. Steve Hackett. This episode is particularly special to me because I get to chat with a man who was a huge part of my all-time favorite band, Genesis. A band that had a profound impact on my musical evolution. It still feels surreal that I know Steve, that he�

"So...You Want To Be A Musician?" Podcast with Nick D'Virgilio - Ep. # 7: Mark Daly & The Ravens

Aug 27 2024 20 mins  
Hello everyone! I’m thrilled to introduce my guest for this episode of the podcast: Mark Daly and his band, The Ravens. The Ravens are Jack Ross on bass, James Brown on lead guitar, Danny Laverde on drums, and Cillian Plummer on rhythm guitar. Earlier this year, Mark and the guys hit the road with Mr. Big, and I had the pleasure of catching their electrifying performances every n

"So...You Want To Be A Musician?" Podcast with Nick D'Virgilio - Ep. #6: Casey Cooper

Aug 13 2024 34 mins  
Greetings everyone! Welcome to episode 6 of my podcast, where I’m thrilled to have Casey Cooper as my guest. Casey is an exceptional drummer who has taken the YouTube world by storm with his incredible talent and dedication. Known to his millions of followers as ‪@COOP3RDRUMM3R, Casey has been creating captivating drum content for nearly 15 years, a journey he began during his

"So...You Want To Be A Musician?" Podcast with Nick D'Virgilio - Ep. # 5: Mike Portnoy

Jul 30 2024 20 mins  
This video marks the fifth episode of my podcast and features the incomparable Mike Portnoy. During our time on the Cruise to the Edge earlier this year, Mike graciously sat down with me to share profound insights into his remarkable journey in the music industry. Mike's career is nothing short of extraordinary. From the meteoric rise of his band Dream Theater to his involvement wi

”So...You Want To Be A Musician?” Podcast with Nick D’Virgilio - Ep. # 4: Jared James Nichols

Jul 16 2024 26 mins  
Greetings everyone! Episode 4 is with a gentleman that knows how to rock, Jared James Nichols. I've known Jared for a number of years and first met him while I worked at Sweetwater. He would come and do workshops, performances, video shoots, and recording sessions there. I could instantly tell that he has an old soul when it comes to his music and playing. He's a killer player and

”So...You Want To Be A Musician?” Podcast with Nick D’Virgilio - Ep. # 3: Paul Gilbert

Jul 02 2024 32 mins  
Greetings everyone! I am happy to bring you episode 3 of my podcast and my guest is the incredible ‪Paul Gilbert. While on the road with the guys, it made it a bit easier to sit down before a soundcheck and record and yes, Eric will be a guest on the show as well. Everyone has such interesting ways to answer some of the same questions, which I love. I hope you do too. Paul Gilber

”So...You Want To Be A Musician?” Podcast with Nick D’Virgilio - Ep. # 2: Billy Sheehan

Jun 18 2024 22 mins  
Greetings everyone! I am excited to bring you episode 2 of this podcast because we now get started talking to guests and in this episode, I sit down with a legend in rock and roll, Billy Sheehan. It helps that I am in the band Mr. Big because I get to hang out with Billy almost every day on the road and finding a time to record this podcast was not too difficult. Billy has done jus