ROCK 4 - Dr. Nancy Berk

John Oates Talks Inspiration, Music Roots, ‘Live in Nashville’, and The Good Road Band, Plus Songwriting Advice – Episode 518

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Oates joins Nancy to discuss his musical journey from Hall & Oates to his latest solo project ‘Live in Nashville’. Plus, John shares his creative projects and process during the pandemic and how Nashville, his life beyond music, including his love of history, have helped shape his work. And in our second segment, songwriting professor Billy Seidman fills us in on his book ‘The Elements of Song Craft’.

George Thorogood Talks Rock and Roll, Taking Charge of Your Health, and The Importance Ovarian Cancer Awareness and Research, Plus a Scriptwriting Opportunity to Create Change – Episode 516

“Bad to the Bone” veteran blues/rocker George Thorogood joins Nancy to discuss the Marla Thorogood Memorial Fund for Ovarian Cancer Research, and why taking charge of your health and reminding family and friends to do the same is so important. Plus, Nancy reviews an opportunity for screenwriters…

Micky Dolenz Talks Music, Monkees, Fishing, and ‘The Mike & Micky Show,’ Plus The Power of Simple Routines – Episode 513

Micky Dolenz joins Nancy to discuss his musical and acting journey from Circus Boy to The Monkees and beyond, the Laurel Canyon music days, and his latest adventures and projects including ‘The Monkees Live – The Mike & Micky Show,’ his new album with Mike Nesmith. Plus, Nancy reviews…

John Lodge Talks Music, Moody Blues, Family and ‘In These Crazy Times’, Plus Drive-In Inspiration – Episode 512

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Lodge joins Nancy to discuss his new family-driven single “In These Crazy Times (Isolation Mix),” getting up to speed on GarageBand to record during a pandemic, finding the positive in negative times, and his Moody Blues’ studio experience during ‘Days of Future Passed’. Plus…

Kim Simmonds Talks Blues, Self-Discovery, Guitars, and Savoy Brown, Plus At Home Piano Innovations – Episode 509

Guitarist and Savoy Brown founder Kim Simmonds joins Nancy to discuss his career journey and decades of self-discovery in the music business, his blues roots, and new album ‘Ain’t Done Yet’. Plus, a music innovation to bring piano lessons into your home.

Justin Hayward Talks Moody Blues, Songwriting, and Creative Challenges, Plus Nancy’s Book Suggestions for Inspiring Productivity – Episode 508

Rock legend Justin Hayward joins Nancy to discuss his musical journey, the Moody Blues’ and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame experience, his songwriting process, and creative challenges during stressful times. Plus, the story behind his new EP and songs “My Juliette” and “One Summer Day”. Also in this episode, Nancy talks about using books to jump-start…

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