Creative Conversations with Roger Humphrey

Veteran Hollywood actor returns to talk about life as a Hollywood actor. You've seen him as Kermit in "Shameless" and as a guest in many of your favorite TV shows.

Guitarist/arranger Gregg Nestor has released 15 albums and published over 17,000 pages of arrangements for solo guitar and guitar in ensembles. He's also spent several decades as a music proofreader in Hollywood. We talk about that, his work with Henry Mancini and much more.http://www.greggnestorguitar.comClearnote Publications

Composer, flutist, and educator talks about the new CD "Orchestrating The Wild" just released by the London Symphony of just her music. Actually we talk about a lot of other stuff too. Please join us. I'm sure you'll like it.https://www.sarahbassingthwaighte.org

One of the most engaging pianists you will ever hear. We had a wonderful conversation that I'm sure you will enjoy.For more information and to hear her play click here.

Korean pianist Yekwon Sunwoo talks about winning the 2017 Van Cliburn competition, touring, recording and much more.Check him out here

Russian pianist Polina Fradkina talks about her recordings, her concerts and lectures, and so much more. https://www.fradkina.com

True crime author Rod Sadler makes a return visit to talk about his new book "Depraved Obsession". It's about the pursuit and capture of a depraved serial killer. Rod's experience as a retired officer gives him a unique perspective and makes his a compelling story teller.https://www.rodsadler.comhttps://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Violinists Emily Smith and Jessica Wu from the Vega String Quartet talk about their history, residency at Emory University, and their concerts with bluegrass greats Mark and Maggie O'Connor.https://www.vegaquartet.comhttps://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Swiss violinist Rachel Kolly talks about her career, her music choices, her recordings, and her cat. Please join us for a very charming chat.https://rachelkolly.comhttps://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Danish violinist Christine Pryn talks about the Rudersdal Summer Music Festival and subsequent Rudersdal Chamber Players which she founded. She also talks about balancing contemporary and standard repertoire, commissioning new works, and recording. For more information please visit her website.

Emmy and Peabody award-winning filmmaker and author talks about her latest book "Bring Judgement Day" about the life and times of folk singer Huddie Ledbetter (LeadBelly)https://www.sheilacurranbernard.comhttps://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Violist Emily Brandenburg is the newest member of the award-winning Cassatt String Quartet. She talks about her journey to get there, the audition process, her love of contemporary music balanced with standard repertoire, and much more.https://www.cassattquartet.com/emily-brandenburghttps://www.rogerhumphrey.com

Violinist Jennifer Leshnower is a long standing member of the award-winning Cassatt String Quartet.

The award-winning writer, playwright, librettist Deborah Brevoort talks about creativity, teaching, coaching and opera (modern and ancient) and lots of other cool stuff.https://www.deborahbrevoort.comhttps://www.rogerhumphrey.com

The very unique and eclectic guitarist/composer Stepan Rak talks with me via Zoom from his home in Prague.http://www.stepanrak.czhttps://www.youtube.com/@stepanrak8926

I'm joined by Janusz Marynowski the director of Sinfonia Varsovia, Poland's biggest and most successful orchestra and one of Europe's finest. We talk about their upcoming tour, their past directors including Yehudi Menuhin and Nigel Kennedy and their future.Learn more about them at: Sinfonia Varsovia

Composer, educator, cantor Gerald Cohen talks about writing chamber music, choral music, and opera including his most recent release of "Steal A Pencil For Me". For additional information please visithis website.

The award-winning composer Edward Smaldone talks about his work, his writing style, teaching and much more. To learn even more and hear some of his music please visit his website www.edwardsmaldone.com

Maggie Malone is the superintendent of the West Michigan Academy of Arts and Academics. Please join us as we talk about how they integrate the arts into general education in this innovative K-8 public school. If you would like to know more please go to their website.

International concert pianist Vedrana Subotic talks about Beethoven, teaching and her new CD "Chiaroscuro". You can learn more at www.vedranasubotic.com

Author/activist Jane Jolenek has been on the front lines of one of the nations largest environmental cleanups. Her latest book "Toxic Town Cleanup" about the continuing struggle is now available on Amazon.

Composer, conductor, and educator Lee Kesselman talks about writing choral music, chamber music, opera and his newest CD "Would That Loving Were Enough" , available on most streaming services. If you would like to know more please visit www.kesselmanpress,com

Award-winning violinist/conductor Tigran Shiganyan talks about performing, recording and much more. You can hear him on YouTube --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

Jamie-Sue Seal is not only a very talented singer/songwriter she is also the founder and CEO of Smokin' Sleddog Records and Togo Touring Artists. Please join us as we pull back the curtain and get a brief glimpse of the business side of music. www.smokinsleddogrecords.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

Columnist, author, podcaster Jeff Giles talks about his new book, music, and much more. If you would like to know more or read the first chapter of Jeff's book please click on this link. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

Chicago based artist Adam Thomas talks about his journey from the corporate world to being a successful painters whose works are in galleries around the U.S. and have been seen in national magazines and on TV. www.adam-thomas.com www.rogerhumphrey.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

Randy Ojeda is an entertainment attorney and artist manager. We talk about the business side of being a successful artist. www.randyojedalaw.com www.rogerhumphrey.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

Award-winning composer/conductor Victoria Bond talks about writing her many operas, ballets, and other works large and small. www.victoriabond.com Nowhereland --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

Painter, sculptor, illustrator Pamela Gleave talks about her journey to becoming a successful artist. www.pamgleave.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

Brazilian guitarist talks about performing, teaching, and recording. You can learn more about Joao at his website. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

Film critic and podcaster Landon Defever talks about movies new and old. It's interesting to see movies through his critical eyes. You can learn more or listen to his podcast at Films For The Void. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

Lisa Plasse is a musician, educator, and author. We spoke via Zoom about the challenges of the need to adjust during Covid, the continuing story line of her books, and much more. Unfortunately Zoom added static to my voice (insert joke here) and there didn't seem to be a way to fix it. If you would like to know more about Lisa please visit her website. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

Celebrated composer Dilorom Saidaminova joins me from her home in Uzbekistan. Also joining us is her son the wonderful violinist/conductor who graciously acts as our interpreter. You can hear some of her music on YouTube like "Fanfare". --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

Toby Dorr is an author and motivational speaker who has spent the last two decades uplifting women. You can learn more on her website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

Armenian pianist and musicologist Sahan Araruni stopped by via Zoom and we talked about Armenian classical piano music and his new album "By Women". --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

I'm pleased to welcome Megan Ihnen to the podcast. Megan is the Executive Director of Live Music Project and we discuss its history and mission to support classical musicians in this age of popular music dominance. You can learn more at: livemusicproject.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

First time author Janet Defever talks about the inspiration behind her children's book and the publishing process. visit Janets website or buy her book on Amazon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

In this episode Nashville songwriter/producer joins me to talk about writing, producing, his newest projects, and much more. OMG Nashville --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

Carmen Maret (flute) and Andrew Bergeron (guitar) talk about their 20 years as a duo, touring, composing, and much more. https://www.foliasmusic.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

A wonderful conversation with classical guitarist/composer David Leisner. Please join us as we talk about his newest album, 19th century music, composing, focal dystonia, and much more. David's website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

Joanne Williams is the Media, Communications, and Journalism professor at the University of Olivet in southwestern Michigan. Please join us as we talk about all of that a lot of other stuff too. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

I have a very nice conversation with guitarist/composer Dale Kavanagh about interpretation, composing, teaching and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

Conversation with Venezuelan composer Ignacio Rangel about writing for plays, movies, and video games. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

This is a great conversation about The Alexander Technique. I've heard about the system of relaxation for over 40 years and I thought this is something you would like to know about too. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

Peruvian artist talks about moving to New Orleans and then Miami. Go to Carolina's website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

Join us as author Rachel Rossano talks about writing, the advantage of self-publishing and much more. I'm sorry that video is not available for this episode. Visit Rachel's website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

Famed wildlife and landscape photographer Richard Kefgen talks about his work and his journey getting to the top of his profession. See his photos --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

A nice conversation with my old pal Christopher Showerman. He's a Hollywood actor and writer, a musician and much more. We talk about the effects of the strike, streaming and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

A very informative and enjoyable with the award-winning ceramic artist Holly Ross. You can learn more about Holly here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

Classical guitarist/educator Brad DeRoche returns to talk about his new recording project and many other things. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support

A great conversation with portrait and wedding photographer Andrejka Hirsch. Visit her website to see some great photos or follow her on Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roger-humphrey/support