Arden Altino, Wyclef Jean / Melissa Etheridge / Wonda Music

Arden Altino is a highly sought after producer, but also manages to keep even busier as a touring keys player with artists such as Wyclef Jean and Melissa Etheridge. We talk with Arden on everything from playing piano on an Alicia Keys track, to Justin Beiber production approaches, being a worship musical director and a lot in-between. Links to content mentioned during the show: LaGuardia High School Jerry Wonda Melissa Etheridge and Arden Altino in Sydney, 2016 Wyclef Jean Justin Bieber – U Smile L.A. Reid Ally Brooke & Matoma – Higher Jimmy Cozier Alicia Keys – Mr Man Hootie & The Blowfish – Hold On Roland VP-550 Desert Island Discs / Artists: The Chronic – Dr Dre, The Score – The Fugees, Thriller – Michael Jackson, The Gap Band, Joe Sample, Barry White, De La Soul, Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Biggie Smalls. Don’t forget to click on any of the subscribe links to automatically have each episode download, or just click play on the player above to listen right here. We’re always keen to hear from you: drop us a line via the website, Facebook, or Twitter. If you’re a keyboard player, we also have a weekly newsletter with interesting news from the industry just for you. To help us keep the podcast running like a fine oiled machine, we do have a Patreon account if you’d like to contribute the cost of a small cup of coffee a month. Finally, check out our podcast guest playlist on Spotify to get a taste of each guest’s creations.