Susan Hanlon Ferrer has built a career around setting singers up for the spotlight and helping them gain freedom and consistency in their singing. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Master’s of Arts in Music with an emphasis in voice (both from UNT). Susan has been honored to give guest presentations for classes at LSU, TWU, UMKC, A&M Commerce, The Speakeasy Cooperative & The North Texas Chapter of PAVA (Pan American Vocology Association). As a teacher, Susan has loved running her busy private studio for the past 17 years, enjoyed her years as Professor of Commercial Voice at Collin College and cherishes her early years of teaching in several school districts as a private voice teacher. As an artist, Susan has released two jazz albums. The most recent album, Louder Every Minute, was co-produced by Susan and features some of her original songs. 

Part cheerleader, part Sherlock Holmes, Susan loves helping singers accomplish their goals and solve their vocal mysteries. She believes that every singer deserves to be appreciated for who they are and what they bring to the art form, and strives to create a space of belonging for all voices. When not teaching, you can find Susan binging podcasts, watching documentaries, walking her puppy Bruce, and slowly learning guitar.

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Ep. 66: Voice teacher leaves university career to start her own business

Sarah Eyden is a professional singer / confidence and business mentor for musicians. She has worked as a singer for over 25 years while managing depression and high levels of anxiety due to childhood sexual assault. She felt hopeless sometimes on stage and learnt how to manage it and go on to tour the world, work for Elton John, Tony Bennett and Ozzy Osborne and sing on over 450 film soundtracks at Abbey Road Studios over the past 25 years. 

She is now passionate about helping musicians feel confident to apply the business skills needed to help their music career, boost their income and step into their power as a musician with all the business tools they need to succeed.

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Ep. 67: Vocalist manages mental health while touring the world and singing on your favorite film

Andrew Simmons and Josh Matotek from The Home Studio Hangout Podcast interview Spenser about financial literacy for musicians, producers and mix engineers.

We talk about the basics to set up early on and how to financially plan for your future as a freelancer.

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Ep. 68: Being financially sound for the future with Spenser Liszt

Ryan Hurn enjoyed a 15+ year career recording and touring the world with Les Brown's Band of Renown, Andy Williams, Ann-Margret, and The Texas Tenors. Select performances include Royal Albert Hall, Cleveland Pops, Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra, Salt Lake City Symphony, & the Phoenix Symphony. 

He held endorsements by Vic Firth Sticks, Remo Drumheads, and Paiste Cymbals.

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Ep. 69: Former drummer becomes financial literacy expert

Jason Hanan was born in Kenya, went to primary and high school in Washington, D.C., went to university in Montreal, Canada, and then moved to Los Angeles in search of warm weather and creative opportunities 21 years ago. He is now the owner and president of Pro Audio LA.

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Ep. 70: Studio workflow expert gets intellectual

Casey Andersen was born in Pasadena in 1991, and his family relocated to Santa Fe, New Mexico, a year later, where he remained until he turned 18. His first instrument was the drumset, which he played from about age 6 to 16. In the fourth grade, he began playing the upright bass, participating in orchestras, Jazz and Rock bands, among others. He auditioned for Berklee College of Music with the Electric Bass as his primary instrument but changed his major to Jazz Composition within the first year.

After graduation, Casey took a job as the bassist in the house band of a cruise ship. However, it wasn't the right fit for him, so after his contract ended, he had to engage in some serious rethinking about his career direction.

Returning to Santa Fe, Casey started teaching various music classes at his former school, the Santa Fe Walford School. He kept busy playing gigs and teaching during the day, but also found time to practice Yoga and indulge in reading whenever he wasn't working.

He earned two Masters degrees from St. John's College in Santa Fe—one in Western Philosophy Liberal Arts and the other in Sanskrit, focusing on the Eastern Classics. Casey met his wife in the Eastern Classics program, and they have recently relocated to Oxford to further their studies.

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Ep. 71: Former bassist moves abroad to study Sanskrit

Patrick Ermlich is a seasoned music industry professional hailing from Brooklyn, New York. Born into a musical family of opera singer-entrepreneurs, he inherited a unique combination of artistic and business acumen. He honed his skills through formal education, including studies at Northeastern University's music business program in Boston and The Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences in Arizona.

Starting as an engineer and producer at the renowned Cutting Room Recording Studios in New York City, Patrick rose through the ranks to eventually manage and develop the studio into one of the most successful in the city, collaborating with some of the biggest names in the music industry along the way. His entrepreneurial spirit led to the launch of an independent record label followed by a music publicity agency, Gramophone Media, where he served as Chief Marketing Officer and General Manager / head of A&R.

With over 1000 artists in his portfolio and a reputation for insightful, direct, and thoughtful artist and business development, Patrick is a sought-after mentor, strategist, and collaborator.

Patrick continues to leave his mark on the industry through his mentorship, speaking engagements, blogging, and his role as an educator at Berklee Online.

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Ep. 72: Artist consultant teaches the compass method

Born in Caracas, Venezuela, and currently based in Brooklyn, Alë Jay is a 27-year-old Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist/Producer. His deep latin musical roots fused with his world-renowned music education at the University of North Texas make up the origins of his unique sound. He debuted in 2015 by opening for John Legend at SXSW, and has gone on to win a ​Gold CLIO Music Award​ for his song “Put It Down”; share the stage as a saxophonist with Maggie Rogers; and rose to the top in Major Lazer's worldwide search for a Caribbean infused summer jam with his original release "doin' to me".

Ep. 45: Brooklyn Artist Plays Big Stages While Practicing Law

MUSICIANS!
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Thriving Musician is an educational podcast hosted by Spenser Liszt, CFP® focused on financial literacy, mindset and music business. Episodes include candid interviews from a wide range of thriving musicians, industry professionals and finance experts.

Topics include building savings, planning for retirement, investing, insurance, tax preparation, financial organization, estate planning, music business resources and strategies, mental health and mindset.

Ep. 45: Brooklyn Artist Plays Big Stages While Practicing Law

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