Episodes

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 fatigue, what's it's like to teach during a pandemic, and more. Brian Abrams, Ph.D., MT-BC, LCAT, Analytical Music Therapist and Fellow of the Association for Music and Imagery, has been a music therapist since 1995, with experience across a wide range of clinical contexts. Prior to h...

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 at the prestigious Cleveland Institute of Music. He also became the youngest non-Japanese Shakuhatchi master at 23. Head emphasizes the possibilities and coherence between Eastern and Western ideas; mixing the aesthetics and sensibilities of Japanese music with a Western mu...

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 up to in 2020 (hint A TON OF COMPOSING), inspirations behind one of her most popular pieces, and more. Jennifer Higdon, a Pulizer Prize and three-time Grammy winner, is one of the most performed living American composers working today. She is the recent recipient of Northwestern U...

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 Author of THE LAST WISH OF SASHA CADE, and THE BREAKUP SUPPORT GROUP, among others . If you haven’t picked up her books yet, do so. They are witty, and full of heart--a perfect weekend read that will leave you smiling. To learn more about Cheyanne, or to purchase her books...

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 she can't live without, writing tips, and more. To find out more about Allison, or to order her book visit here. The website Allison recommended was called One Stop for Writers here Support the showLove the show? *Click here to leave a review!* Blog https://tstakaishi.wixsite...

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 in her books so listener discretion is advised. Additionally. she talks about the realities of being an independently published author, her writing tips, and reveals a family recipe that made it into her books! For more information about Catherine Brusk, or to order her bo...

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 collection entitled THE CURIO CABINET. All can be found on Amazon and other retailers She talks logistics of being an independently published author, what motivates her, what software she can't live without, and more. Her Facebook Page is here. Support the showLove the show? *Cl...

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, and an AMAZING (on theme!) family recipe. Jennifer Ball is the owner of Knot Your Average Events and is also a contributor to a wedding planning book entitled Planners Unplugged. Jennifer Ball is known as the coordinating ninja. She thrives in creating a unique guest experi...

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 is currently on faculty at The Gifted School in Salt Lake City, and a Visiting Associate Professor at the University of Utah. Koji talks frankly about the hardships of being a traveling musician, some of his favorite and interesting memories on tour, transcriptions projects...

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 response. In this episode Ms. Alemanni talks about what inspired her to write the book (and what's up next), her work as a patient advocate (cue the amazing, heartwarming stories!), a book she loves, and more. Her book can be purchased directly from her website at https://w...

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 her choose just one), and more. Her website is https://cedarhillfarmhouse.com/ Her book can be found here. https://www.amazon.com/French-Accents-Farmhouse-Style-Todays/dp/1462116787 Support the showLove the show? *Click here to leave a review!* Blog https://tstakaishi.w...

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 working musician. Finding one's niche. His favorite types of music to listen to. Which creative person he'd want to invite to dinner. You can learn more about Steve, and his projects on his website. https://www.stevehackman.com/ Support the showLove the show? *Click here to l...

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 electric violin. His musical journey to now. A phenomenal family recipe, and more! "What we really wanted to do, was to do what had happened with guitar...it got electrified...we knew that had to happen with violin and we wanted to be there making those instruments, design...

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