
Join host Stevie Taylor for an intimate, behind-the-scenes journey into the world of professional music-making. The Gig Life Podcast features candid conversations with musicians, producers, performers, and industry professionals who share their unfiltered stories from the stage, studio, and road. What sets this podcast apart is Stevie’s uniquely relaxed interview style. Forget formal, rigid Q&As—these conversations flow naturally, as if you’re eavesdropping on two friends catching up over coffee or drinks. Stevie’s warm approach creates a comfortable space where guests open up, share laughs, and reveal personal insights they might not disclose in traditional interviews. Each episode pulls back the curtain on the realities of building a career in music, showcasing diverse voices primarily from Australia and New Zealand’s vibrant music scenes, alongside international guests who bring global perspectives. From breakthrough moments to challenging setbacks, creative processes to business insights, these authentic discussions reveal what it truly means to live the gig life. Whether you’re a music industry professional, an aspiring artist, or simply curious about the human stories behind the music you love, tune in to experience the genuine connections Stevie builds with each guest—making you feel like you’re right there in the room, hanging out with friends who just happen to have fascinating stories from the music world. New episodes released wherever you get your podcasts.
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Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Episode 22: Jess Ciampa
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Thursday Dec 13, 2018
Jess Ciampa began his musical life as a trumpet player but changed to percussion halfway through a Bachelor of Music Education degree at the NSW Conservatorium. He is a multi instrumentalist at home in a variety of styles of music, ranging from mainstream orchestral through to jazz, latin and commercial. He has performed with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Synergy Percussion, the Seymour Group and the Sydney Dance Company and was also percussionist for The Lion King stage show. Jess has performed with several groups as part of the Musica Viva in Schools program. He currently plays with the group Zeeko as part of this program.
Recorded in Northmead, NSW Australia 22/11/2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRNYP6oKgEM
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