Podcast appearances and mentions of merlin works

Ritika Bhattacharjee joins Jocelyn for a conversation on today's bonus episode!  Ritika is a composer, pianist, and vocalist who performs in jazz combos and big bands, plays for contemporary dance productions with Ventana Ballet, and underscores fully improvised musicals at Merlin Works, The Hideout, The Fallout, and ColdTowne Theatre. Her multi-media composition portfolio includes the scores for three short films, a video game, an iOS app, a string quartet, a musical, and a symphony commission from Austin Balcones Orchestra. She received her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 2022, where she founded and served as the president and conductor of Ingeniare, the A&M Student Engineering Chorus, and served as the band leader and pianist for Binomial Rhapsody, an engineering instrumental ensemble that composed music from math equations. During her undergraduate study, she was the lead jazz vocalist for the Corps of Cadets Aggieland Orchestra, performing scores from the big-band era on tour. She currently works as a business consultant in Austin, TX, and will receive her graduate diploma in composition from the European Academy of Film Scoring in 2024.   Support us: Subscribe on Patreon Follow us: @composelikeagirl on Instagram and Facebook Learn more: Compose Like a Girl   Transcript PDF   Relevant Links:   Ritika Bhattacharjee The Infinity of Space available through Graphite Publishing   Texas A&M University Shayla Rivera (Ritika's Professor at Texas A&M University) Binomial Rhapsody Python  Pivot Gutenberg! The musical! Film Scoring Academy of Europe   Conspirare Morten Lauridsen - Lux Aeterna Orange County Philharmonic Pepsi R&D Lewis Carroll's, “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland”   SOUNDDRAW String Theory Wormhole Paradoxes Dr. Michio Kaku

This week, Yes But Why Podcast features stand-up comedian, Ella Gale. Ella is a hardworking stand-up and comedy writer that is currently living in Los Angeles. Amy watched Ella perform her wonderful version of stand-up in Austin and she was really intimidated to talk to her for this interview!In this episode, Ella tells Amy about writing satire articles and how to submit them to online publications like Reductress. Ella shares how she performed musical improv with Merlin Works in Austin. She talks about the tough crowd that has been stand-up comedy in Los Angeles since she’s been there. Amy and Ella chat about writing and Ella mentions that she is working now with a writing group to develop TV pilots. Support Ella Gale by reading her satire articles on McSweeney’s, Hard Drive, and Medium. Also, if you’re in the LA area, you should watch her perform comedy!Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun.This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

This week, Yes But Why Podcast features stand-up comedian, Ella Gale. Ella is a hardworking stand-up and comedy writer that is currently living in Los Angeles. Amy watched Ella perform her wonderful version of stand-up in Austin and she was really intimidated to talk to her for this interview!In this episode, Ella tells Amy about writing satire articles and how to submit them to online publications like Reductress. Ella shares how she performed musical improv with Merlin Works in Austin. She talks about the tough crowd that has been stand-up comedy in Los Angeles since she’s been there. Amy and Ella chat about writing and Ella mentions that she is working now with a writing group to develop TV pilots. Support Ella Gale by reading her satire articles on McSweeney’s, Hard Drive, and Medium. Also, if you’re in the LA area, you should watch her perform comedy!Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun.This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

This week, Yes But Why Podcast features stand-up comedian, Ella Gale. Ella is a hardworking stand-up and comedy writer that is currently living in Los Angeles. Amy watched Ella perform her wonderful version of stand-up in Austin and she was really intimidated to talk to her for this interview! In this episode, Ella tells Amy about writing satire articles and how to submit them to online publications like Reductress. Ella shares how she performed musical improv with Merlin Works in Austin. She talks about the tough crowd that has been stand-up comedy in Los Angeles since she’s been there. Amy and Ella chat about writing and Ella mentions that she is working now with a writing group to develop TV pilots. Support Ella Gale by reading her satire articles on McSweeney’s, Hard Drive, and Medium. Also, if you’re in the LA area, you should watch her perform comedy! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun. This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

This week, Yes But Why Podcast features stand-up comedian, Ella Gale. Ella is a hardworking stand-up and comedy writer that is currently living in Los Angeles. Amy watched Ella perform her wonderful version of stand-up in Austin and she was really intimidated to talk to her for this interview! In this episode, Ella tells Amy about writing satire articles and how to submit them to online publications like Reductress. Ella shares how she performed musical improv with Merlin Works in Austin. She talks about the tough crowd that has been stand-up comedy in Los Angeles since she’s been there. Amy and Ella chat about writing and Ella mentions that she is working now with a writing group to develop TV pilots. Support Ella Gale by reading her satire articles on McSweeney’s, Hard Drive, and Medium. Also, if you’re in the LA area, you should watch her perform comedy! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun. This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

Episode #163 : For the last eleven years, Merlin has been championing the independent music community in a variety of ways. During that time the organization has put over two billion dollars into the pockets of indie labels and distributors, through its negotiated deals with DSP's like Spotify, et. al., and the organization is only continuing to grow its reach internationally. On this episode, we talk to Charles Caldas, the man at the helm of Merlin for the past eleven years, along with Jorge Brea of Symphonic Distribution and Katie Alberts of Reach Records, who both use Merlin's services for their businesses to great advantage.

This week’s Yes But Why episode features Shana Merlin, founder of Merlin Works improv conservatory in Austin, TX. It is unbelievable that Amy and Shana never met before recording this episode! How could their paths not have crossed in the 10 years that Amy has lived in Austin? Amy was definitely star struck at the top of this interview but she chilled out and they become besties by the end. In today’s chat, Shana Merlin talks about teaching improv to medical professionals, working on your presence onstage, and being a full time mom and theater owner. Amy is inspired by Shana’s entrepreneurship and she is jealous of Shana’s connections to Alan Alda. Listen in as Shana recounts stories from the beginnings of the Austin improv scene from “Monk’s Night Out” to “Girls Girls Girls.” Check out Shana’s upcoming performances and/or take classes with her right now at Merlin Works!Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun.This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

This week’s Yes But Why episode features Shana Merlin, founder of Merlin Works improv conservatory in Austin, TX. It is unbelievable that Amy and Shana never met before recording this episode! How could their paths not have crossed in the 10 years that Amy has lived in Austin? Amy was definitely star struck at the top of this interview but she chilled out and they become besties by the end. In today’s chat, Shana Merlin talks about teaching improv to medical professionals, working on your presence onstage, and being a full time mom and theater owner. Amy is inspired by Shana’s entrepreneurship and she is jealous of Shana’s connections to Alan Alda. Listen in as Shana recounts stories from the beginnings of the Austin improv scene from “Monk’s Night Out” to “Girls Girls Girls.” Check out Shana’s upcoming performances and/or take classes with her right now at Merlin Works! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun. This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

This week’s Yes But Why episode features Shana Merlin, founder of Merlin Works improv conservatory in Austin, TX. It is unbelievable that Amy and Shana never met before recording this episode! How could their paths not have crossed in the 10 years that Amy has lived in Austin? Amy was definitely star struck at the top of this interview but she chilled out and they become besties by the end. In today’s chat, Shana Merlin talks about teaching improv to medical professionals, working on your presence onstage, and being a full time mom and theater owner. Amy is inspired by Shana’s entrepreneurship and she is jealous of Shana’s connections to Alan Alda. Listen in as Shana recounts stories from the beginnings of the Austin improv scene from “Monk’s Night Out” to “Girls Girls Girls.” Check out Shana’s upcoming performances and/or take classes with her right now at Merlin Works! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun. This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

This week’s Yes But Why episode features Shana Merlin, founder of Merlin Works improv conservatory in Austin, TX. It is unbelievable that Amy and Shana never met before recording this episode! How could their paths not have crossed in the 10 years that Amy has lived in Austin? Amy was definitely star struck at the top of this interview but she chilled out and they become besties by the end. In today’s chat, Shana Merlin talks about teaching improv to medical professionals, working on your presence onstage, and being a full time mom and theater owner. Amy is inspired by Shana’s entrepreneurship and she is jealous of Shana’s connections to Alan Alda. Listen in as Shana recounts stories from the beginnings of the Austin improv scene from “Monk’s Night Out” to “Girls Girls Girls.” Check out Shana’s upcoming performances and/or take classes with her right now at Merlin Works!Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun.This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY.

Week 3 of Millenial March! Merlin Works dean Kevin Miller joins the Boys to talk about possibly one of the most visually appealing movies to date. Rate, review, and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts! Also visit us on Youtube and donate to our Patreon!

This week on Yes But Why, Amy chats with Jessica Brown of Station Theater in Houston, Texas. Jessica is an empowering lady and she was a really great guest! Support Jessica by attending shows at Station Theater, especially her 1980s themed variety show, The 80s Kids Comedy!In this episode, Jessica talks about the growth of the Houston improv scene, her road trips to take musical improv classes at Merlin Works and her lifelong obsession with Duran Duran! Listen in as we nerd out about karaoke, storytelling and mythology! Enjoy!#WaterPark4evaThe Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun.

This week on Yes But Why, Amy chats with Jessica Brown of Station Theater in Houston, Texas. Jessica is an empowering lady and she was a really great guest! Support Jessica by attending shows at Station Theater, especially her 1980s themed variety show, The 80s Kids Comedy! In this episode, Jessica talks about the growth of the Houston improv scene, her road trips to take musical improv classes at Merlin Works and her lifelong obsession with Duran Duran! Listen in as we nerd out about karaoke, storytelling and mythology! Enjoy! #WaterPark4eva The Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun.

This week on Yes But Why, Amy chats with Jessica Brown of Station Theater in Houston, Texas. Jessica is an empowering lady and she was a really great guest! Support Jessica by attending shows at Station Theater, especially her 1980s themed variety show, The 80s Kids Comedy!In this episode, Jessica talks about the growth of the Houston improv scene, her road trips to take musical improv classes at Merlin Works and her lifelong obsession with Duran Duran! Listen in as we nerd out about karaoke, storytelling and mythology! Enjoy!#WaterPark4evaThe Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun.

This week on Yes But Why, Amy chats with Jessica Brown of Station Theater in Houston, Texas. Jessica is an empowering lady and she was a really great guest! Support Jessica by attending shows at Station Theater, especially her 1980s themed variety show, The 80s Kids Comedy! In this episode, Jessica talks about the growth of the Houston improv scene, her road trips to take musical improv classes at Merlin Works and her lifelong obsession with Duran Duran! Listen in as we nerd out about karaoke, storytelling and mythology! Enjoy! #WaterPark4eva The Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Download the FREE HC Universal Network app for Android and iDevices or visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com and join the fun.

Shana Merlin is the owner and founder of Merlin Works in Austin, TX. She is a well-respected improviser and teacher with quite a following. In this lively episode recorded at the Institution Theater in Austin, Jimmy talks to her about starting to teach improv when she was only 22, her take on making mistakes in improv, and how having a baby can affect the business of running an improv theater.

Have you ever watched Whose Line Is It Anyway? or seen an improvisational comedy troupe and wondered, "How do they do that?" Well, my guest on this episode has been performing improv for decades and now runs a thriving business that teaches people how do it. Shana Merlin, in my view, is the improv comedy queen of Austin, TX. She took a passion and skill that most people only do part-time for fun and turned it into Merlin Works, a school that shows adults how to have fun and think on their feet. In this fun, in-depth interview Shana talks about:How the improv principle of "Yes, and ..." was key to her business successWhy she embraces the idea of the "lean startup"The unique challenges that moms face when building a businessHer alternate view of Michael Gerber's E-Myth strategy (and I totally agree with her)The book she discovered in Fourth Grade that changed her lifeWatch the video version of the interview and see the show notes here www.diycareermanifesto.com/2014/05/shana-merlin-improv-austin.htmlor on YouTube here www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2oZlkxWijk Want to know when new Creative Entrepreneur interviews are posted? Get on the VIP List at www.DIYcareerManifesto.com/ It's free and easy. And you'll get a big FREE sample of my new book. Support the show (https://paypal.me/BobBakerSTL/)