Jim McGorman: THIS IS A WORKING MUSICIAN'S MASTERCLASS

Jim McGorman: THIS IS A WORKING MUSICIAN'S MASTERCLASS

Author: Craig Garber November 4, 2023 Duration: 2:36:40

On this Jim McGorman Interview: One of the most insightful and open "behind the scenes" information regarding modern musicianship, and why programs like The Voice can't "really" find new artists. A MUST for any working musician to listen to. Great stories about Jim working with the Goo Goo Dolls, David Lee Roth (you won't BELIEVE what DLR did to him!), Cher (who was incredibly kind to Jim), Skahira, Avril Lavigne and Michelle Branch. How he learned to be a good Music Director, and his philosophy about working as a successful producer. Business low points, being a father, BEST decision he ever made, and the thing that's giving him the most joy in his life right now

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Jim McGorman is a multi-instrumentalist touring and session player, and a popular producer out of LA. He's worked with some of the biggest names in the music business for the past 25 years, and has been the MD for for Ariana Grande, Gwen Stefani, Avril Lavigne, Weezer, Paul Stanley (from KISS), Michelle Branch and Cassadee Pope (winner of The Voice). In the studio, Jim's written and recorded with: Miley Cyrus, Avril Lavigne, Shakira, Goo Goo Dolls, Poison, Michelle Branch, Aaron Neville, David Lee Roth, and many others. He's played on hundreds of TV shows and was part of the House Band on The Voice and the hit CBS TV shows Rock Star.

In 2018, Jim joined the multi-platinum selling Goo Goo Dolls, and has played guitar and keyboards with Gwen Stefani, since 2015. During Covid, Jim produced over 70 songs for independent artists. 

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There's a particular kind of conversation that happens when a guitarist picks up an instrument, but the real stories often come when they put it down. Everyone Loves Guitar, hosted by Craig Garber, lives in that space. It’s less a formal interview and more like pulling up a chair in a backstage lounge or a quiet corner of a studio. Garber’s guests-celebrity players, revered musicians, and behind-the-scenes industry figures-open up in ways that go far beyond gear and technique. You’ll hear the unvarnished backstories, the pivotal moments that defined their careers, and the personal philosophies that drive them. This podcast digs into the history of the music itself and the people who make it, revealing the life lessons and personal development that come from a lifetime dedicated to art. Each episode feels like a deep, meandering chat with a fascinating friend who just happens to have an incredible tale about life on the road, the creative process, or the sheer joy of a perfect riff. It’s for anyone who believes the guitar is more than wood and strings; it’s a conduit for human experience. Tune in for honest talk about the music, the struggles, and the triumphs that resonate long after the last note fades.
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