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The Music Makers Podcast

The Music Makers is the ultimate podcast of behind-the-scenes stories from the most influential music industry pros around. Gain insight, education, and inspiration from going deep into the psyches of artists, record producers, songwriters, recording engineers, managers, record industry executives, and more. Crank up the volume and get the inside scoop!

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Welcome to The Music Makers

Welcome to The Music Makers with Andy Kushner! THE ultimate podcast sharing the behind-the-scenes stories of some of the most influential music industry pros around. Gain insight, education, and inspiration from going deep into the psyches of artists, record producers, songwriters, recording engineers, managers, record industry executives, and more. Crank up the volume and get the inside scoop as you enter the world of…The Music Makers.

The Music Makers podcast theme song was written and produced by Andy Kushner with help from the rhythm section and horn players of the band, SoundConnection: Elliot Jefferson, Lamonte Silver, Keith Hammond, Roy Lambert, Joe Herrera, and Craig Alston.

“Andy Kushner is one of the smartest interviewers I’ve met. As a musician himself, he knew how to pose thoughtful and unique questions, and dig deep into the inner workings of the music industry. The Music Makers will be a great show!”
Robert KraftFormer President of Music, Fox Film. Now President of Kraftbox Entertainment
“It’s always a pleasure sharing some insight into the countless hours of work that goes into the GRAMMYs each year. I’m grateful for Andy’s passion and knowledge of this industry, which lead to a fun opportunity to share my personal journey and relive the unforgettable moments behind Music’s Biggest Night.”
Branden ChapmanExec In Charge Production & Chief Business Development, Recording Academy
The interview really worked for me as Andy saw and knew so many of the acts and was just as excited about them as I was talking about them. He was the interviewer and at the same time, the audience.
Jerry MossCo-Founder A&M Records
Andy does a soulful examination of the heart, mind, and inspiration of the interviewees. Andy gets to the depths of what makes us who and what we are, with humor, intelligence and respect.
Bashiri JohnsonCelebrity Percussionist

Meet Andy

Andy Kushner started his first band at 15 years old. Within two years they were performing in front of thousands at the world class Tampa Bay Rowdies soccer games at Tampa Bay Stadium. Fast forward decades and his top band, SoundConnection, enjoys the reputation of being considered one of the top cover dance bands in the nation.

Rewind and, after graduating from Boston University Magna Cum Laude with a BS/BA in Business Management, Andy embarked on his first corporate career. How does an IBM Sales Rep and Lexmark’s “National Account Manager of the Year” make an atmospheric rise in the events industry to ultimately recreate the music and entertainment side of the event business? As the head of Kushner Entertainment, Andy has collaborated with celebrity planners and designers, including Colin Cowie, David Tutera and Sean DeFreitas to produce premium special events featuring award-winning live entertainment design.

The intersection of Andy’s careers along with his unique ability to tell a story through the art of the interview, gave life to his first podcast, The Wedding Biz, featuring business-transforming conversations with event industry icons. The Wedding Biz is now considered to be the premier podcast in the weddings and events field. As an added value to listeners, Andy introduced The Next Level, in which he and a co-host tease out highlights of the top interviews, then deliver them to listeners as specific tactical strategies to take their businesses to a higher level.

As a firsthand witness to the rise of podcasting, Andy has become a powerful proponent of tech-forward branding and marketing strategies. He is now announcing the launch of his newest endeavor, The Music Makers.

Andy and his music and entertainment company, Kushner Entertainment, have received nearly every event industry award possible, including the coveted, Top 25 Trendsetter, by Modern Bride. Other recipients of this prestigious award include Mindy Weiss, Colin Cowie, Sylvia Weinstock, Oscar De La Renta, Preston Bailey and David Tutera.

Join Andy as he shares the behind-the-scenes stories of some of the most influential music industry pros around. He gives insight, education, and inspiration from going deep into the psyches of artists, record producers, songwriters, recording engineers, managers, agents, record industry execs, and more. Welcome to The Music Makers!