Episodes

  • The Music Mind Podcast featuring Emile Nelson - Episode 36
    Dec 16 2025

    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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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • The Music Mind Podcast featuring Nicolas Bernier - Episode 35
    Nov 26 2025

    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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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Music Mind Podcast featuring Brett Garsed - Episode 34
    Oct 2 2025

    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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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • The Music Mind Podcast featuring Andy Martin - Episode 33
    Sep 4 2025

    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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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • The Music Mind Podcast featuring Louis Dowdeswell - Episode 32
    Jul 3 2025

    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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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • The Music Mind Podcast - Collaborations Volume 3 - Episode 31
    Jun 12 2025

    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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    46 mins
  • The Music Mind Podcast featuring Jodi Proznick - Episode 30
    May 15 2025

    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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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • The Music Mind Podcast featuring James Hill - Episode 29
    Apr 16 2025

    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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    1 hr and 26 mins