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‪@MartinMcCormack‬ Strung Out Episode 259, Martin continues his interview with Charlie Otto, a Chicago singer-songwriter, who has been part of a myriad of bands such as This Must be the Band and DJ no DJ. A seasoned performer, Otto has played alongside many amazingly talented people including some of his musical idols, like Umphrey’s McGee and members of King Crimson and Smashing Pumpkins. Otto's means of serving the muse relies on many approaches to his songwriting and music crafting. Part technical, part inspirational and part sheer determination. Otto has advice for aspiring independent musicians making their way in this challenging world of musical expression. His website is www.charlieotto.com

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Strung Out Episode 258 interviews Charlie Otto, a Chicago singer-songwriter, who has been part of a myriad of bands such as This Must be the Band and DJ no DJ. A seasoned performer, Otto has played alongside many amazingly talented people including some of his musical idols, like Umphrey’s McGee and members of King Crimson and Smashing Pumpkins. What's intriguing about Otto is that he currently has set that aside in a quest for creating music as a solo musician. Adept at the technology that is pushing music, "Charlie Otto and his gear" is not a one-man band, but a band of one man. Complete songs that are instantly complimented by a visual video experience, it is Otto's desire to immerse the audience into his musical world as more than participants, but fellow travelers. Otto describes how he came to this latest exploration of his talents in this interview. He and Martin talk about the complexities of being an independent musician in a rapidly changing world of audience, streaming, touring, creating and ultimately, surviving. His website is www.charlieotto.com

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Jim Tashjian started out studying jazz guitar in university, which brought him into many different musical projects. He drifted toward, pop and rock, drawn by the interest of songwriting. Bands like District 97, Miss Remember, Storm Jameson are but a few of the music groups that Tashjian has had a commanding hand in. Our second interview focuses on Tashjian's songwriting process. We also get a chance to hear his way around a guitar and some insights into the exercises he has for channeling the muse. A great primer for those who want to better their songwriting skills from this young veteran of the independent musical stage. You can follow Jim at https://www.facebook.com/jim.tashjian.

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