A Chord for Change with John Ondrasik on The Music Matters Movement
04/15/24 • 10 min
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"Music brings us together like no other medium can."
Welcome John Ondrasik
We’re joined on the Starline by a hockey fan that loves to sing. He’s working with the Tullman family foundation for the “Music Matters Challenge” which offers a winner $10,000 and the opportunity to pick a music teacher to win three years of salary. We welcome the Grammy nominated John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting.
John, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You don’t have to sell me on the importance of a music teacher as my son is about to graduate and become one. How has music changed your life and how do you want it to change others?
Why is music education in danger now and one of the 1st things administrators want to cut?
The Rockin' 8:
It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.
1. Last L.A. Kings game you went to live?
2. You know piano, guitar, and harmonica. What instrument have you thought of learning next?
3. Best place on the UCLA campus?
4. Which song you’ve written didn’t get the love you thought it should?
5. You’ve given Ted talks and helped others, but what’s the one thing you just can’t do?
6. Favorite place you’ve done a show at?
7. One person you would like to work with you haven’t done so yet?
8. Will there peace in your time?
Sneaking in a couple more:
John, tell me about the teacher, other than your mother, that changed your life?
Why does music touch your soul?
One Big Question:
The music industry has changed since you began and you’ve changed the way you approach it. How has music changed for the better and the worse since you’ve started?
How can people get information about the Music Matters Challenge?
The Wrap:
His mom made him play Tony in West Side Story, wanted to play sax and wants you to take part of the Music Matters Challenge. John Ondrasik thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.
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"Music brings us together like no other medium can."
Welcome John Ondrasik
We’re joined on the Starline by a hockey fan that loves to sing. He’s working with the Tullman family foundation for the “Music Matters Challenge” which offers a winner $10,000 and the opportunity to pick a music teacher to win three years of salary. We welcome the Grammy nominated John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting.
John, let’s go Beyond the Mic. You don’t have to sell me on the importance of a music teacher as my son is about to graduate and become one. How has music changed your life and how do you want it to change others?
Why is music education in danger now and one of the 1st things administrators want to cut?
The Rockin' 8:
It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.
1. Last L.A. Kings game you went to live?
2. You know piano, guitar, and harmonica. What instrument have you thought of learning next?
3. Best place on the UCLA campus?
4. Which song you’ve written didn’t get the love you thought it should?
5. You’ve given Ted talks and helped others, but what’s the one thing you just can’t do?
6. Favorite place you’ve done a show at?
7. One person you would like to work with you haven’t done so yet?
8. Will there peace in your time?
Sneaking in a couple more:
John, tell me about the teacher, other than your mother, that changed your life?
Why does music touch your soul?
One Big Question:
The music industry has changed since you began and you’ve changed the way you approach it. How has music changed for the better and the worse since you’ve started?
How can people get information about the Music Matters Challenge?
The Wrap:
His mom made him play Tony in West Side Story, wanted to play sax and wants you to take part of the Music Matters Challenge. John Ondrasik thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Previous Episode
Brent Underwood and the World of "Ghost Town Living"
1 Recommendations"Every moment of every day is precious. And every moment you don't spend living, really living, is a moment you spend dying. Life is action. We are what we do."
Welcome Brent Underwood
We’re joined on the Starline by an author, entrepreneur and owner of Cerro Gordo Mines. His book “Ghost Town Living” discusses living on a mountain above Death Valley with no running water, seven cats, six goats, maybe a ghost or two and a whole bunch of adventures. We welcome Brent Underwood.
Brent, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Before you moved to Death Valley, you dug through loans to see what underlying assets was worth and could some New York hedge fund would buy it, foreclose and turn it into a Chili’s. How did that job take your heart and soul?
1.4 million dollars, you bet your life savings on fires, floods, earthquakes and a ghost town. Why Brent?
“I was overcome by a profound sense of camaraderie. Belonging. True community. It was something I had never experienced.” How did the one moment of finding water in the mine change you forever?
The Rockin' 8:
It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.
1. Do you like to ski or snowboard?
2. Building a Ghost Down in California, a hostel in Austin, what draws you to a place?
3. Favorite song from “Pretty Lights”?
4. Last baseball game you attended was where?
5. Favorite place to relax at Florida State?
6. How long did it take to record your audiobook 900 feet underground?
7. How long did it take you to run the Cerro Gordo Silver 8 Mile Run?
8. Before you published your ground breaking masterpiece “Putting My Foot Down”, did you get a pedicure?
The Back Half:
You once said “People that can’t enjoy life can’t create places for people to enjoy life.” What bring you joy right now other than further progress on rebuilding Cerro Gordo?
How has people finding you online in social media / and the passion you transfer you have shared them to make you feel?
What’s the one thing you have to drive miles to get that you need?
One Big Question:
Every week you poured your deepest fears, hopes, dreams and nightmares online. And people responded. “Every moment of every day is precious, and every moment you don’t spend living, really living, is a moment you spend dying. Life is action. We are what we do.” What’s
your next dream?
Where can people find out more about Cerro Gordo?
The Wrap:
It took Brent Underwood three days to record his book 900 feet underground, loves to snowboard and wants you to read “Ghost Town Living”. Brent Underwood, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.
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Next Episode
Saleha Mohsin on 'Big Take: DC' podcast
"I wanted to hear how, from them, what they were doing to help people in their other parts of America, not just inside the Beltway."
Welcome Saleha Mohsin:
We’re joined on the Starline by the Senior Washington Correspondent for Bloomberg News. She’s interview treasury secretaries in planes, trains and automobiles. Her latest project examines one big story each week. The author of “Paper Soldiers” and host of “Big Take: DC,” we welcome Saleha Mohsin.
Saleah, let’s go Beyond the Mic. Every Thursday you release a story that shaped Washington and has potential consequences for around the world. Why was created this project important to you?
You’ve worked for The Daily Mirror, Businessweek, and blogged for the Christian Science Monitor. How has the last 10 years with Bloomberg changed the way you see news and how it is covered?
What’s the one story you are working on for a future Big Take: DC podcast that you consider interesting?
The Rockin' 8:
It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.
1. Which happens next, debt limit raised or government shutdown?
2. Favorite memory of North Cape?
3. Last non-financial based book you’ve read?
4. Yes, No or Kinda: Does economic sanctions actually stop bad actors from achieving their goals?
5. Do you go to Ikea for the meatballs or to shop?
6. Favorite type of yogurt?
7. Person you are the closest with at Bloomberg News that you don’t work directly with?
8. Favorite Halloween costume that wasn’t a Pakistani princess?
Sneaking In Two More:
Looking back at your time at University of Cincinnati, how did writing at the school newspaper prepare you for today?
How does the podcast help others?
One Big Question:
What’s the biggest upcoming potential financial nightmare that people aren’t talking about but they should?
The Wrap:
Saleha Mohsin wants you to read her book “Paper Soldiers” listen to her podcast “Big Take: DC” and don’t touch the Milano cookies at her local grocery store, cause they are meant for her.
Saleha, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.
And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Short Cut.
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