Just One Song

Just One Song

Join Kurt, Adam, and Leandro as they discuss songwriting, the music industry, and local music that YOU can submit! Music is for everyone. It doesn’t have to be good, it just has to exist!

Episodes

August 16, 2025 111 mins
We had the pleasure of interviewing Brayden Wiggins. Brayden is a terrific musician who blesses us with his introspection on performing live, exploring his musicianship, the importance of playing with enthusiasm every time, and his development of the most reliably fun genre of music: Ska. Brayden plays rhythm guitar and is the lead vocalist for the Ska band, the Skariginals. We also take time to reminisce about the live music scene...
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Kurt takes a step back in this episode with an interview with David Osborne: Surfer, former therapist, history teacher, Bigfoot enthusiast, and perpetual songwriter. When David retired, he spent his days surfing down at the beaches of San Clemente, but quickly found himself growing bored with the lifestyle. So, he decided to reconnect with an old passion: songwriting. Since rediscovering his passion for composition and release, Dav...
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October 4, 2024 138 mins
In this episode, Kurt and Leo interview Kali Kazoo, a creative powerhouse and artist extraordinaire! Kali Kazoo has an impressive career as an animator who creates fantastically catchy music. We talk about her time as a dedicated artist in two different realms of the entertainment industry, and we hear stories about her run-ins with some remarkable people while being one of those extraordinary people herself.

Listen as we discuss be...
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September 13, 2024 62 mins
On Saturday, July 27th, 2024, at 5:30 in the afternoon, Kurt climbed into my car and drove from Garden Grove, California, to the city of Corona, a distance of about 30 miles to a small bar called Rockefellas in the Temescal Valley. Leo was in town and performing with his band, Castle Pines. 

Castle Pines was an indie rock band from the Corona area and Inland Empire whose formation began in the early 2010s. The band consisted of Lean...
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Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Jessie Vallejo.

In this episode, Adam, Leandro, and Kurt interview Dr. Jessie Vallejo, an Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology and Director of Mariachi Ensembles at Cal Poly Pomona. We discuss careers in music; accessibility of textbooks; Dr. Vallejo's instrument building course; and what performing during the pandemic. We read viewer comments; Adam talks about living in Vietnam; and the famous res...
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Part 1 of our interview with Dr. Jessie Vallejo.

In this episode, Adam, Leandro, and Kurt interview Dr. Jessie Vallejo, an Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology and Director of Mariachi Ensembles at Cal Poly Pomona. We delve into the fascinating evolution of the educational system, particularly with the advent of revolutionary new technologies, and how these changes have shaped the way we learn and teach. We also explore how differ...
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February 7, 2024 68 mins
In this episode, Leo and Kurt touch on a few of the issues in Music Academia they have experienced for themselves and their peer groups.

They also discuss Spotify's new royalty payment model and how it could affect the music industry long term!

Let us know what you think!

Music: "Conflicted" by Kurt Boehmke

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November 22, 2023 37 mins
Hey All!

Another mini-episode! We recently received a copyright claim on one of our original works, BUT we fought it and kept it up! Kurt and Leo talked about what happened, how it was handled, and what you could do if you ever find yourself in that situation. As artists, we must know how to protect ourselves and defend ourselves against unjust claims.

Be sure to check out our link here for the latest episodes! More to come!

https://j...
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September 7, 2023 42 mins
We're back! After a long hiatus, Kurt and Leo recorded this mini episode discussing Social Media and Social Responsibility. Remember that Kurt and Leo are not professionals in this area, but as content creators, we felt that it was important to discuss the real impacts of the things we create, even if it's Just One Song.

Be sure to check out our link: https://justonesong.start.page/

Thanks for having us back! We missed you!
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In this episode, Kurt sits down in a noisy Los Angeles community with Steve Weatherby, the SVP of Artist and Label Partnerships at Ingrooves Music Group, as well as many other positions. Steve has a storied career within the industry and has gained valuable insight into its inner workings. Steve shares his thoughts about the future of the industry, the lessons he's learned throughout his career, what it takes to "make it", and what...
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Welcome to Part 2 of our interview with Donny Hart about his album Pink Cloud and his track "Visions of You." We discuss addiction, mental health, how it affects creativity, and our relationship with music. We listen to "Visions of You" and experience Donny's terrific musical and songwriting abilities.

Check out Donny Hart on the following services:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6sQ66XzdJ5Ru0kS0KA5uJF
iHeart: https://www.ih...
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In this first part of a two-part episode, we interview Donny Hart about his EP Pink Cloud and his song "Visions of You". We discuss his songwriting process, his approach to the creative process, and several fun aspects of his life.

In part two, we discuss addiction and recovery, it's impact on the creative process, and we listen to "Visions of You", so stay tuned!

Check out Donny Hart on the following services:

Spotify: https://open.s...
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Before every interview with a guest, we take some time to get to know them. Call it our warm-up! A great time to break the ice and talk about unrelated topics. These conversations are enjoyable and occasionally hilarious.

We enjoyed getting to know Bryan Rheude before the interview and thought you would too! Listen to this Bonus episode, and you'll get to catch some more insight into our most recent episode!

Thank you, Bryan, for com...
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We hosted Emmy-Nominated composer Bryan Rheude on this episode to talk about his project 8 on Jupiter 8 with his track "Have A Seat At My Wavetable" under the pseudonym Dudadius. We talk about his history as a composer, his work with digital and analog synths, and how he found his place in the industry with his amazing talent and work ethic.

Not only is Bryan a master of electronic sound, but he is also a fantastic classically trai...
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Surprise! A bonus episode with Max Allyn of the Recording Fund. Kurt, Leo, and Monica sat down with Max and discuss the world of music streaming and the various platforms that provide us access to the music we love, and how the world is changing our access. What are your rights as an artist? Should you demonetize your work for views? Can you get into trouble watching people make paninis on Tik-Tok? All things discussed on this bonu...
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October 12, 2022 57 mins
Part 2 is here! We continue our discussion with Max Allyn from The Recording Fund. Why is it so difficult to release music without a label? What are some of the advantages of independently recording your music? Who owns your music in the end? Check out what Max, Leo, Kurt, and Adam have to say about this terrific non-profit and what it can mean for the future of independently released music!
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September 28, 2022 51 mins
Part one of a two-part episode! We sat down with Max Allyn of "The Recording Fund" to discuss equity in music, opportunity for songwriters, and the importance of prioritizing creativity and artistry over profit.

What is Recording Fund? "Recording Fund is a non-profit, alternative funding model for independent music. We provide grants to independent artists and musicians as well as youth, school, and community music programs through...
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What's this? A new Listening Episode?!?! That's right! We listen to Jason Harland's "Mellow. High.". Released in February of 2022, Jason has this to say about the song: "After his last release, Jason was struggling to find excitement in the songs he was writing [...] 'Mellow. High.' about shaking off the dust and letting yourself feel good again."

We talk about creative burnout as well as a whole slew of unrelated items, but we have...
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Want to create something but don't know how to get started? Wondering what you need to get your ideas into something tangible? Check out our new episode as we sit down with Are Jay Smith from TeleTalks and discuss the least anyone would need to get their ideas from their instrument to their fans.

A huge thank you to Wolfgang Alexander for our new logos and variations!
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In this episode, we here at Just One Song listen to 'City of Fakes' by Blue Room Movie Club. Out of Nashville, Tennessee, Jordan Miller is a prolific songwriter who composed this terrifically beautiful work of art. We talk about what Jordan means by "city of fakes" and the glamorous appeal of the music industry in the big cities.

We also introduce a new member of our team: Monica! Every good team needs someone to keep everyone in li...
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