Episodes

Versatile violinist, Filip Pogády joins me on the show today. He talks about how he got his start, what inspires him, a mutual adoration of Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart, his thoughts on shoulder rests, and more. To learn more ...

Artist and educator, Melanie Trout Anderson joins to show to talk about teaching during the pandemic, what inspires her, how she got her start, her ADORABLE dog art, and more. Anderson earned her BFA in Graphic Design from th...

The brilliant Thomas Echols joins the show today to talk about musical barriers in his life, various philosophies, current trends in electronic music (hint it's quite a surprise), his diverse career, and more. To find out mor...

Music Therapist and researcher, Dr. Claire Ghetti joins me on the show today. She shares a moving story of how she came into the field, her current research, life in Norway, and more. Dr. Claire Ghetti is Associate Professor,...

Jessica Conick is a vibrant, eco-friendly fashion designer and founder of MOUNT INDIGO. Mount Indigo was founded by Jessica Conick. She speaks about what inspired her to start her company, what we can do to make a difference...

Award winning, multimedia artist Janet O'Neal joins the podcast today! Janet shares heartwarming, and interesting stories from her career of over 30 years (and still going strong!), as well as current projects, including coll...

Former classmate, and talented poet, Keith Mark Gaboury joins me on the show today. He talks about his creative process, current projects, inspirations for poems and more. Keith Mark Gaboury earned a B.A. in English: Concentr...

I'm joined by cellist, and professor, Jennifer Kloetzel. Jennifer share delightful stories, and wonderful insights from her perspective as a long-time performer and educator. A graduate of The Juilliard School and a Fulbright...

Singer, songwriter, Amy Elizabeth Clarke joins the show and talks bluntly about being a freelance musician during the pandemic, her current projects, her take on Taylor Swift, and more. To learn more about Amy click here for ...

My former professor, Dr. Brian Abrams joins us on the show today and it's such a treat to pick the brain of someone so revered in the field of music therapy. He speaks about his beginnings in the field, compassion …

Shakuhatchi master, and composer, Shawn Head joins the show today! He's full of amazing stories, and wise words. Shawn Head has an active career as a Shakuhatchi soloist, along with being a composer, and educator. He studied ...

Honored to have Dr. Jennifer Higdon , a Pulitzer Prize and three-time Grammy winning composer on the show today! Tune in to hear the story of her musical beginnings, what it's like to win the Pulitzer, and what she was …

Author, and one of my besties, Cheyanne Young joins the podcast today! Tune in for honest book talk, witty banter, the writing rule(s) she breaks, the authors she can't get enough of, and more! Cheyanne Young is a Young Adult...

Just in time for Valentine's day, Romance Author, Allison Ashley of PERFECT DISTRACTION joins me on the show to talk about what it was like to debut in 2020, how her work as a clinical pharmacist impacts her writing, what …

Independently published Christian author, Catherine Brusk joins me today on the podcast to talk about FINDING FAITH, her Christian Romance series. The series deals with adult topics and we briefly touch on the subject matter ...

Carol Beth Anderson is today's guest! She is an independent author of several successful YA fantasy book series including THE MAGIC EATERS trilogy, and THE SUN-BLESSED trilogy. Beth is also the author of a short story collect...

In today's episode, I'm joined by Master Wedding Planner, Jennifer Ball of Knot Your Average Events. She talks what it takes to be a wedding planner, what inspires her, wedding trends this year, her best advice for couples, a...

In today's episode, I'm joined by renowned pianist, Koji Attwood. Koji Attwood is a graduate of the prestigious Juilliard School, where he appeared regularly on “The World of Piano” as well as on New York’s WQXR. Mr. Attwood ...

Andrea Cudd Alemanni, is a scientist, founder and president of Patient Navigation LLC, and author of the children's book AVA ANTIBODY EXPLAINS: YOUR BODY AND VACCINES, a true inside look at how vaccinations elicit an immune r...

Designer, Anita Joyce, of Cedar Hill Farmhouse blog, and author of FRENCH ACCENTS, talks about: How she got her start--hint: it may surprise you! What inspires her. Her favorite piece of furniture in her home (yes, I did make...

Composer and musician Steven Hackman is today's guest! He's most recently known for his epic mash up concerts such as BRAHMS VS RADIOHEAD and TCHAIKOVSKY VS DRAKE. In this episode he talks about: The reality of being a work...

In this, episode, innovative American violinist and composer, Tracy Silverman shares: The heartwarming, and humorous start to his musical career. The artists and records that inspired him. On being on the ground floor of elec...

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