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“Historically, in higher education and in music in general, it was a male-dominated podium expectation. When we step on the podium as women-identifying conductors, we're breaking that image. There's a long way to go, and WiCHEd is working on bringing a supportive community together, helping the next generation figure out how to navigate this complicated web.”Coreen Duffy is associate professor of conducting and director of choral activities at the University of Colorado Boulder where she conducts the CU Boulder Chamber Singers and oversees the choral program. Her duties at the College of Music include leading the graduate program in choral conducting at both the master's and doctoral levels.Duffy is also artistic director of the Seicento Baroque Ensemble, a Boulder-based semi-professional choral ensemble committed to working with period instruments and historically-informed performance practice. Prior to her appointment at CU Boulder, Duffy served on the faculties of the University of Montana and the University of Miami Frost School of Music. Under her direction, the University of Montana Chamber Chorale performed at the Marktoberdorf International Chamber Choir Competition, the 75th Anniversary Festival of Music at the Hochschule für Musik Saar, Cadogan Hall and Southwark Cathedral, Carnegie Hall, the Northwest Conference of the American Choral Directors Association, and the Montana International Choral Festival.Duffy is an active clinician and composer: Her works are published by ECS Publishing, Hinshaw Music, Pavane Publishing and Walton Music. She specializes in Jewish choral music and has presented sessions on the subject internationally including the international conference of the European Center for Jewish Music (EZJM) in Hannover, Germany, and national conferences of the College Music Society, National Association for Music Education, National Collegiate Choral Organization, North American Jewish Choral Festival and ACDA.Duffy is vice president of the National Collegiate Choral Organization and recently served as president-elect of the Northwestern ACDA and Northwest representative of the NAfME National Choral Council. Duffy earned her DMA in choral music from the USC Thornton School of Music, Her MM in conducting from the University of Miami Frost School of Music, Juris Doctor at the University of Michigan Law School and her BMA and BA with honors in English from the University of Michigan.To get in touch with Coreen, you can email her at coreen.duffy@colorado.edu. You can also find her on Facebook or Instagram (@coreenduffy).Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson
https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USJordan Richardson is a cosmic navigator of the entertainment universe, fusing creativity and rebellion to transcend the ordinary. A USC Thornton School of Music alum, his journey has traversed music, television, tech-thought, and medicine, leaving an indelible mark on each.From Capitol Records' storied halls to SBV Talent Agency's dynamic campaigns, Jordan orchestrated voices for NBC and ABC's Soapnet. At VH1, he sculpted cultural narratives with “Behind The Music” and “I Love The 2000's,” shaping icons in real-time.Jordan's revolutionary spirit sparked the #LoveIsLove brand activation with Absolut Vodka, co-creating SayReal. This independent music group's meteoric rise and acclaim culminated in Hollywood Music in Media Awards recognition as “LA's Hottest New Band.”At Not Impossible Labs, Jordan's visionary talent management ignited projects like the Hunger: Not Impossible COVID-19 campaign, earning the 2020 Shorty Award and a place in the JFK Library Foundation's New Frontier Forum. His insights graced “After Shock,” the sequel to Alvin Toffler's “Future Shock.”Venturing into precision medical genetics with Myriad Genetics, Inc., Jordan shattered norms. Applying his “12 Tenets of Talent Management,” he achieved stellar success, securing consecutive President's Club honors and the title of 2023 Southwest MVP and Western U.S. Mentor of the Year.Through Cardboard Rockets LLC, Jordan champions the belief that every professional is a talent and every leader a talent manager. His voice echoes globally, featured in CNN, Swiss Public Television, FOX, and Reti Televisive Italiane. As a sought-after speaker, he shares psychedelic insights on human connection, talent development, and collaborative innovation.Jordan Richardson is not just a name but a movement—a testament to creativity, resilience, and the relentless quest for deeper connection.https://www.jordanrichardsonspeaking.com/ https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US
Josh Rosenbaum is a Producer at Waypoint Entertainment. Josh majored in Business Administration at the USC Marshall School of Business and minored in Music Industry through the USC Thornton School of Music. Before he joined Waypoint Entertainment, he worked as an Agent Trainee at William Morris. After joining Waypoint Entertainment in 2015, he worked his way up from being a Production Coordinator to now a Producer. Since joining Waypoint, he worked on titles like THE FAVOURITE, CUCKOO, MID90S, HOSTILES. In this Podcast, Allan McKay interviews Producer at Waypoint Entertainment Josh Rosenbaum about his start in the entertainment business at William Morris; why relationships and strategy are the most important tools in building a career; how a production company chooses VFX vendors; why AI will never replace storytellers (including VFX artists); the behind-the-scenes of CUCKOO (to be released in 2024) – and so much more! For more show notes, visit www.allanmckay.com/444.
In this Collective Whisper podcast, Simon K interviews guitar legend Carl Verheyen. Renowned for exceptional guitar skills and a versatile career, Verheyen, guitarist for Supertramp and leader of the Carl Verheyen Band, has left an indelible mark on the music industry. As a sought-after session guitarist in Los Angeles, his artistry knows no bounds.Verheyen's guitar prowess earned him significant recognition, ranked by Guitar Magazine as One of the World's Top 10 Guitarists. He also received the prestigious Best Guitarist award at the LA Music Awards. Collaborating with esteemed artists like The Bee Gees and Dolly Parton, his genius extends to film soundtracks and TV shows like Cheers and Scrubs.Beyond performing, Verheyen served as an adjunct instructor at USC Thornton School of Music and performed at Musicians Institute (MI) in Hollywood, California. His instructional books, "Improvising Without Scales" and "Studio City," are cherished resources for musicians.In 1985, Verheyen's journey shifted as he joined Supertramp for their 1985-1986 world tour. In 1996, he officially became a Supertramp member, contributing to the album "Some Things Never Change" and subsequent tours.Founded in 1987, the Carl Verheyen Band, initially Carl Verheyen Group, gained quick recognition, showcasing Verheyen's diverse musical expressions.Simon and Carl speak about:Carl's current projectsHow the album changes after the tourChanging from an analog to a digital guitar rigDiscovering your soundCarl's first NAMM show 30 years agoPlaying using complex rigsThe fun of keeping it simpleLet's go back in timeStudying sheet music to open your musical mindJoining SupertrampPutting your own spin on guitar solosStarting the Carl Verheyen bandRecording sessions over the webPersonal bias in your musicGetting starstruckHaving your voice heard as a session player3 different parts to Carl's careerNailing the sound you want in the sessionSong performance-God only knowsFuture plans and toursWebpage:https://carlverheyen.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carlverheyenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarlVerheyenOfficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cwverheyen/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CarlVerheyen/videosCollective Whisper website: https://www.collectivewhisperpodcast.net#CollectiveWhisperPodcast #CarlVerheyen #GuitarLegend #MusicIcon #Supertramp #CarlVerheyenBand
Lila's musical path was shaped by her mother, a gifted concert pianist renowned for her mastery of classical music and crystal bowls. Raised in a spiritual family in Seattle, her parents have spent the last 20 years as meditation teachers and the last five as proud owners of a meditation camp resort nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Lila's parents curate immersive experiences for their guests, organizing sound baths and facilitating meditation retreats. Lila studied jazz voice at the USC Thornton School of Music where she fell in love with songwriting. Last fall, Lila embarked on her first tour, showcasing her original music all over Europe as the opening act for L.A. singer-songwriter Rachel Mazer. Today, Lila performs at swanky hotels, farmers markets and private events. She's currently in the process of recording her debut album, which she was able to make thanks to the generously funded Kickstarter campaign that raised $16,000.
Christmas music is a big part of the music industry. John Yang speaks with Nate Sloan, an assistant professor of musicology at the USC Thornton School of Music and co-host of the podcast Switched On Pop, about what makes Christmas music so popular at this time of year and the staying power of these holiday hits. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Christmas music is a big part of the music industry. John Yang speaks with Nate Sloan, an assistant professor of musicology at the USC Thornton School of Music and co-host of the podcast Switched On Pop, about what makes Christmas music so popular at this time of year and the staying power of these holiday hits. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Lila's musical path was shaped by her mother, a gifted concert pianist renowned for her mastery of classical music and crystal bowls. Raised in a spiritual family in Seattle, her parents have spent the last 20 years as meditation teachers and the last five as proud owners of a meditation camp resort nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Lila's parents curate immersive experiences for their guests, organizing sound baths and facilitating meditation retreats. Lila studied jazz voice at the USC Thornton School of Music where she fell in love with songwriting. Last fall, Lila embarked on her first tour, showcasing her original music all over Europe as the opening act for L.A. singer-songwriter Rachel Mazer. Today, Lila performs at swanky hotels, farmers markets and private events. She's currently in the process of recording her debut album, which she was able to make thanks to the generously funded Kickstarter campaign that raised $16,000.
Buy Tickets to Pop Pantheon Live: Britney's Memoir, Music & Legacy on 11/2 In PasadenaA little about the live show: She's so lucky, she's a star. But Britney Spears has charted one of the most challenging, complex paths through the music business since the dawn of pop. Following the release of Britney's new memoir, The Woman in Me, Pop Pantheon podcast host DJ Louie XIV (he/him) has gathered an all-star panel of guests to discuss Britney's life and music LIVE. Louie will be joined onstage by Dean of the USC Thornton School of Music Jason King, Beyond The Blinds podcast host (and Britney superfan) Troy McEady and Gloss Angeles podcast host Kirbie Johnson to tackle how Britney's public narrative has impacted her legacy as the definitive pop superstar of her generation, discuss her innovative music and parse apart where she sits in the current pop firmament. And stick around after the show for a special Britney edition of Gorgeous Gorgeous, a pop party for queer and trans hotties by DJ Louie and friends! For more bonus content like this Britney Blackout episode, Join Pop Pantheon: All Access, Our Patreon Channel, for Exclusive Content and MoreCome to Gorgeous Gorgeous NYC on September 16Come to Gorgeous Gorgeous LA on September 29Shop Merch in Pop Pantheon's StoreFollow Troy McEady on TwitterFollow DJ Louie XIV on InstagramFollow DJ Louie XIV on TwitterFollow Pop Pantheon on InstagramFollow Pop Pantheon on Twitter
On the Autism Spectrum, there are some people who are never able to speak more than a few words. The inability to verbally communicate indicates no lack of intelligence and it can be incredibly frustrating for those who have much to offer but whose thoughts and ideas are locked inside their own minds.Among these shrouded geniuses is 19-year-old Jacob Rock, son of Wild Honey Foundation Founder and Director, Paul Rock. Jacob's two lone spoken words are “yes,” and “eat,” but during the pandemic he was able to focus on his one finger iPad typing and his inner dialogue began to blossom into multi-syllable, complex thoughts, views and poetry. Jacob also typed that he was composing a symphony.To manifest this vision, Paul solicited the help of Wild Honey Musical Director Rob Laufer. Rob and Jacob began collaborating, composing and mind-melding and the result is a 71 minute symphonic piece called Unforgettable Sunrise which will be performed on September 30th, 2023 with a full orchestra from the USC Thornton School of Music at The Alex Theater in Los Angeles.Jacob's piece is autobiographical and it chronicles his struggles with distress, discomfort, stomach pain, self harm, frustration and ultimately, peace, finding his voice and the joy of creation.Paul and Rob join us to share their process in facilitating Jacob's self-expression. Paul brings his fullest heart to a reading of Jacob's poetry and together, our guests illuminate how we may all be able to learn the most from those who say the least. Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending Golda (2023), in theaters and Silo on Apple TV+. And Weezy recaps the Adam Schiff fundraiser she hosted mid hurriquake!Path Points of Interest:Wild Honey Foundation on FacebookUnforgettable Sunrise at the Alex TheaterUnforgettable Sunrise on SoundcloudMusic Connection ArticleL.A. Beat ArticlePaul Rock on YoutubePaul Rock on InstagramRob LauferRob Laufer on InstagramAdam Schiff Event PhotosAdam Schiff's Conversation with Holocaust SurvivorsSilo - Apple TVGolda - In TheatersThe Sunshine Boy/A Mother's Courage Documentary
How have dating apps changed the way people approach relationships and meeting one another? How does someone find success with dating apps? Guest: Shan Boodram, Bumble's relationship expert What are the best love songs of all time? Guest: Nate Sloan, Assistant Professor of Musicology, USC Thornton School of Music, host of the “Switched on Pop” podcast How an online dating scam can cost a person thousands of dollars Guest: Jordan Alexander, author of “I Love You, Send Money” Beware of the Valentine's chatbot: How AI scammers are infiltrating dating apps Guest: Jeff Clune, an associate professor of computer science at the University of British Columbia
God in the harmony of voices mingling together in song; being a person of color in the white world of choral music; God shining down on her at the age of five; being raised by her mother while her father followed his music; Kwanzaa; and owning her own identity in the age of Black Lives Matter. Dr. Zanaida Stewart Robles is an award-winning American composer, vocalist, and teacher. She is a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion in music education and performance. She is a performing arts instructor at Harvard-Westlake Upper School in Studio City, CA. She is also the director of music at Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church in Pasadena, CA. As a concert soprano soloist, studio vocalist for film and television, and professional ensemble singer, Dr. Robles has sung throughout the United States and the world. Her film, television, and video game credits include Glee, Tinkerbell: Pirate Fairy, Godzilla, Minions, Creed, The Lego Movie, Despicable Me 3, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Venom, Smallfoot, Frozen 2, Underwater, Mulan, and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Dr. Robles holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the USC Thornton School of Music, a Master of Music degree from CSU Northridge, a Bachelor of Music degree from CSU Long Beach, and she is a graduate of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Zanaida's official website: Zanaida Stewart Robles Zanaida's Twitter: @znrobles Zanaida's Music: Zanaida on Soundcloud Official Website: nicholasdagosto.com Instagram: @nicholasdagosto #GodsDelicateShow Twitter: @nicholasdagosto #GodsDelicateShow LinkedIn: Nicholas D'Agosto Music by Sean Whalen, Art by Alexandra Delano
Carin Gilfry is an experienced voice actor who voiced thousands of commercials, instructional videos, IVR systems, eLearning programs, documentaries, and video games, and narrated and produced over 100 audiobooks. She works primarily from her professional home studio in Southern California (www.GilfryStudios.com). Her past and current clients include FedEx, Volkswagen, Citibank, Duncan Hines, Aspercreme, Quaker, Clairol, CVS, Zulily.com, Neutrogena, Benjamin Moore, GrubHub, Jakks Pacific Toys, Little Tikes, Play Doh, Denny's, Shutterfly, Audible.com, Quell, and many more. Given her expertise in using her voice, we discussed how to make sure we are using our voices optimally when we are with our patients in the exam room, giving a talk, practicing telemedicine and how to optimize our acoustics. We talk about how her need to optimize acoustics landed her on This American Life, sharing a stage with comedian Mike Birbiglia, Anthony Ramos of In the Heights and Hamilton and Shasheer Zamata of SNL. Carin Gilfry began her career as a singer. She studied at the USC Thornton School of Music and The Juilliard School. She sings in every style including classical, pop, rock, folk, children's music, Broadway, and jazz. She also sang at my wedding and was the first producer of this podcast.
"When do you think a project is good enough? On the last day of the deadline :)" If you like what you hear and you want to support me you can make a one time donation using PayPal https://paypal.me/beinganddoing. In this episode I am talking to a creative volcano, a person that is music embodied. This is a wide ranging conversation on music, creativity, being good at what you do being the best marketing strategy, and the audience as the first judge of his work. We also touch on success and that for him it means being healthy and able to do the work that makes you tick. Aleksandar Sedlar is a Serbian composer, conductor, multi-instrumentalist, musical producer, and associate professor at the Faculty of Arts in Nis. Having studied composition under Professor Vlastimir Trajkovic at the Faculty of Music in Belgrade, he graduated as a valedictorian in 2006. In 2013, Aleksandar completed his master's studies in composition at the University of Southern California, USC Thornton School of Music, in Los Angeles, with Professor Donald Crockett. Aleksandar's pieces have been successfully performed all over the world. He has worked with many well-known orchestras, such as the RTS Symphony Orchestra, Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestre national d'Île-de-France, BerlinerSymphoniker, and others. Nemanja Radulović, Patricia Petibon, Camille Thomas, and Maja Bogdanović, are only some of the renowned soloists he has collaborated with over the years. Both Decca Records, of the Universal Musical Group, and Deutche Grammophon record labels have published his compositions and musical arrangements. When it comes to his career as a conductor, Aleksandar has directed the RTS Symphony Orchestra, Stanislav Binicki Orchestra, and both the choir and orchestra of the National Theater in Belgrade. He is also the founder and conductor of the Beogradska Sedlarijeta Orchestra. I hope this conversation showcases how music is composed, enjoyed and performed in different parts of our rich world. If you like what you hear please share, like and subscribe so these stories can reach more people. Find all the links in one place: https://linktr.ee/being_and_doing Connect with Being and Doing: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beinganddoing.podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/being_and_doing/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/beinganddoing_p Newsletter: https://crafty-trader-7519.ck.page/68feebc101 Sounder.fm: https://beinganddoing.sounder.fmSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/05UVsrG... Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Google podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bein... This podcast represents my own and my guests views and opinions. The content here should not be taken as medical, financial or any other advice. The content is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult the appropriate professional for any specific questions you have. Thank you for joining me on this journey
Harpist extraordinaire talks her career both as a classical musician and studio recording artist, including her many collaborations with John Williams on such scores as Angela's Ashes, A.I. Artificial Intelligence and The Book Thief Hosted by Maurizio Caschetto JoAnn Turovksy is one of the most accomplished and talented harpists in the world. She is Principal Harp of several Los Angeles-based orchestras: the L.A. Opera orchestra, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the Los Angeles Master Chorale. In a career spanning now four decades, Turovsky has been lauded and revered with many accolades: she is the recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the American Harp Society. Harp is an instrument very dear to John Williams as it's often prominently featured in a lot of his film and concert music. Harpist extraordinaire JoAnn Turovsky has possibly the longest and most impressive track record of playing a lot of John Williams' harp parts over the last three decades as his favoured principal harp for studio recordings in Los Angeles. Turovsky is heard playing exquisite harp solos on some of the composer's most lyrical and haunting film scores including Angela's Ashes, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Munich and The Book Thief. Turovsky's impeccable playing can be appreciated even when not playing a solo part, but when accompanying and enriching the orchestral texture, as the harp is used by Williams like a master orchestrator would do. JoAnn has also been a professor of harp at the USC Thornton School of Music for the past three decades and sits on the faculty of the Colburn Conservatory of Music and the Colburn School of Performing Arts, teaching the next generation of harpists. In this conversation, JoAnn Turovsky talks about her impressive career as a classical and studio musician, remembering her many experiences playing for John Williams, including her solo work for Angela's Ashes and The Book Thief, but also illuminating on the composer's use of harp and how he let the instrument shine within the orchestral palette. Visit https://thelegacyofjohnwilliams.com/ for more information.
Rebecca (Becky) Lewis, AuD, is an audiologist and the Audiology Director of the Adult & Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program at Pacific Neuroscience Institute. She also holds the position of Adjunct Professor at Mount Saint Mary University / John Tracey Deaf and Hard of Hearing program. She has provided rehabilitative services, including hearing aids, hearing protection, Osseo integrates devices, auditory brainstem implant, and cochlear implant (CI) services to adults and children. She serves on the California Newborn Hearing Screening Learning Committee to improve outcomes for children with hearing loss across the state. She is also a State Champion for the American Cochlear Implant Alliance, aiming to improve access to CIs nationwide. She is dedicated to serving the community using a whole patient approach with evidence-based and compassionate care. Before joining PNI, Dr. Lewis held a range of positions at the USC Caruso Family Center for Childhood Communication, UCLA Medical Center, The Learning Center School for the Deaf, and the world-renowned House Clinic. She developed a hearing wellness program for the USC Thornton School of Music and has published in the field of cochlear implantation. Dr. Lewis received her Doctorate in Audiology from Vanderbilt University. She completed externships at the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Administration and at the Care Center at the House Ear Institute. To learn more about Dr. Lewis and other PNI Doctors please visit: https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/about-us/
Today on conduct(her) Kyra and McKenna interview Dr. Tram Sparks who is an Associate Professor of Practice at the USC Thornton School of Music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conducther/support
Bob Mintzer is a saxophonist/arranger/educator who resides in Los Angeles. He is currently holds the Barbara and Buzz McCoy endowed chair at the USC Thornton School of Music. Bob is a 30 year member as saxophonist with the Yellowjackets. He is also the chief conductor of the WDR Big Band in Cologne Germany. Bob has written over 500 big band arrangements, several jazz study books, orchestral and chamber works. He has played on over 1000 recordings and has performed with Tito Puente, Buddy Rich, Thad Jones Mel Lewis Big Band, Eddie Palmieri, Jaco Pastorius, Mike Manieri, Randy Brecker, and the New York Philharmonic.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thejazzpodcast)
Intro - Perspectives in Popular Music Teaching and Learning is the outcome of a graduate seminar class taught in the Fall of 2021 at the USC Thornton School of Music. Collaboratively produced by Dominic Anzalone, Jake Cassman, Courtney Fortune, Josh Gronlund, Michelle Kardos, Mark Kveton, Doug Mattingly, Jorge Padron and Julio Sequira – each student chose a topic in popular music teaching and learning that was of particular interest and explored it further to produce their own episode. For more information about the USC Thornton School of Music visit www.usc.edu/music
Saxophonist and educator at the USC Thornton School of Music, Patrick Posey delves into the life and music of jazz legend, Duke Ellington. This talk was given at the performance of Symphonic Ellington: Sacred Concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: Duke ELLINGTON (ARR. PERESS) Black, Brown & Beige Duke ELLINGTON (ARR. GOULD) Solitude ELLINGTON “David Danced” from the Sacred Concerts (Chloé Arnold and Loren Smith) ELLINGTON Selections from the Sacred Concerts See this year's Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl. Join us in person for our 2021/22 season! Get tickets: laphil.com/calendar.
Saxophonist and educator at the USC Thornton School of Music, Patrick Posey delves into the life and music of jazz legendd, Duke Ellington. He is joined briefly by the evening's conductor Thomas Wilkins. This talk was given at the performance of Symphonic Ellington: New World A-Comin' at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Pieces discussed: Duke ELLINGTON (ARR. BERGER) Night Creature ELLINGTON New World A-Comin' Duke ELLINGTON (ARR. PERESS) Black, Brown & Beige Duke ELLINGTON (ORCH. COLLIER) The River Suite See this year's Upbeat Live schedule at: laphil.com/ubl. Join us in person for our 2021/22 season! Get tickets: laphil.com/calendar.
SUMMARYOur guest on this episode of Songcraft is Justin Gray, a songwriter, record producer, and music executive whose projects have sold in excess of 40 million copies, and earned more than eight billion streams worldwide. He'll join us in a bit to talk about his day-to-day life as a songwriter-producer who has worked with Avril Lavigne, Mariah Carey, Glen Campbell, John Legend, and many others. PART ONEScott and Paul welcome Darrin Pfeiffer for a conversation about drumming, songwriting, and more. Darrin is a fabulous drummer (formerly of Goldfinger), the host of the Dangerous Darrin Show podcast, Scott's neighbor, and a heck of a nice guy. PART TWOOur in-depth interview with Justin GrayABOUT JUSTIN GRAYJustin Gray is a Canadian-born, Los Angeles-based songwriter, record producer, music executive and tech entrepreneur. His various projects have sold in excess of 40 million copies, and earned more than eight billion streams worldwide. He has collaborated with a diverse range of artists including Avril Lavigne, Mariah Carey, John Legend, Luis Fonsi, Joss Stone, Glen Campbell, and many others. He has scored several #1 hits around the globe, including one of China's biggest hits of 2020 with Universal Music artist Sunnee. His extensive film and TV work includes Toy Story 4, Melissa McCarthy's Life of The Party, Hannah Montana, Beverly Hills 90210, Modern Family, Lethal Weapon, Hawaii 5-0, and many others. He has been a guest speaker at Canadian Music Week and South by Southwest, and has been a lecturer for master classes in songwriting and production at Berklee College of Music, USC Thornton School of Music, and UCLA.
Pop Art Painter Jamie Roxx (www.JamieRoxx.us) welcomes Jane Honor (Pop Rock) to the Show! (Click to go there) ● IG: @janehonor ● FB: @janehonor100 ● YT: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGWT3xJAKqqOcBs4S2SL2_A Jane Honor is a 20-year-old singer/songwriter born and raised in New York City. When she was 18 years old, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a music career and study music industry and songwriting at USC Thornton School of Music. She has been singing and writing since 8 years old, and has performed at various venues including The Berklee Performance Center, Ashford and Simpson'sSugarbar, Prohibition, and the world-famous Apollo Theater. Honor writes most of her songs herself, and her music is produced by Jed Elliott of the Struts. She combines modern indie-pop with timeless influences such as Fleetwood Mac and Regina Spektor. ● Media Inquiries: Taylor Funari Publicist TREND: PR, Branding, and Social Media www.trendpr.com
Ariel has a robust background working to support arts organizations that uplift cultural expression across diverse communities. She is the Senior Manager of Impact Communications at The Save the Music Foundation, where she supports the organization in producing content that showcases the impact of the organization's 25-year body of work. When she is not with STM, Ariel volunteers her time supporting The HBCU Jazz Education Initiative as a founding member and Consulting Director. Additionally, she is the co-founder and a current board member of The Arts Administrators of Color Network, an organization she helped establish in 2016. There, she has stewarded programs that provide professional development and networking opportunities for arts leaders. She has served as the Founding Board Chair of the organization and continues to be an active member as Vice-Chair of the Board. Previously, Ariel has supported the establishment of The Lewis Prize for Music, an organization that provides financial support for Creative Youth Development music leaders and organizations across the country, where she led their communications efforts. She also served as Program Manager for the Social Impact department at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where she helped manage large-scale projects and events geared towards amplifying the work of artists throughout the performing arts sector on local and national levels. As a consultant for the Los Angeles Fellowship Program with the Inner City Youth Orchestra of LA, she helped to gather insights and cultivate the project alongside the LA Chamber Orchestra, and the USC Thornton School of Music. This work was funded by the Mellon Foundation. Past professional experiences also include work with National Arts Strategies, The String Queens, The MusicianShip, The Washington Women in Jazz Festival, and Washington Performing Arts. Ariel has served as a guest speaker for organizations including Georgetown University and Chamber Music America and has contributed as a grants panelist for the Department of Education, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the Maryland State Arts Council, the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, and the Association of Performing Arts Professionals. Her written work is set to be included in the 2021 publication of A Grassroots Leadership & Arts for Social Change Primer for Educators, Organizers, Activists & Rabble-Rousers. The volume “highlights authors from around the globe, who have contributed to the ongoing effort to expand the field of leadership from a bottom-up, collective, collaborative, and horizontally-based perspective,” and will be published by the International Leadership Association in October 2021. Ariel's passion for the arts began onstage, as a French Horn player. She has had the opportunity to perform with ensembles across the world, from the Grammy's stage with Lizzo to an international festival in Guadeloupe celebrating the work of composer Chevalier de Saint George. She takes as many opportunities to visit her hometown of Detroit, Michigan as she can, and is a graduate of Howard University, where she obtained her degree in Music Business. https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeryelle https://www.instagram.com/aeryelle Aeryelle.com Contact AAMA: Website: https://www.aa-ma.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-american-marketing-association/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aamahouston Merchandise: https://marketing-for-the-culture.creator-spring.com/
Welcome to the Composer Happy Hour episode nine. Thank you so much for listening. If you haven't already, consider giving us a follow on Instagram. We'd love to have you as a part of our online community. Our guest for this episode is Saunder Choi. Saunder is based in Los Angeles, and he writes beautiful, challenging, and timely music. He also knows how to make a mean cocktail. I was very much looking forward to this conversation as Saunder and I had only previously chatted via email. He is a very kind and gracious guest, and I am sure that - if you haven't already - you are going to fall in love with his music. In today's episode we discuss taco trucks, growing up in the Philippines, and getting a flat tire in the desert. As always, if you like what you hear - buy us a beer! Your contributions will help to fund future projects by whateverandeveramen. Saunder Choi is a Los Angeles-based Filipino composer and choral artist. His works have also been performed by the Philippine Madrigal Singers, the Crossing Choir, the LA Master Chorale Chamber Singers, Sacra Profana, Tonality, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, World Youth Choir, Asia Pacific Youth Choir and many others. He has been commissioned by the L.A. Choral Lab, Andrea Veneracion International Choral Festival, SYC Ensemble Singers (Singapore), Choral Arts Initiative, the Earth Choir (Taiwan), Taipei Philharmonic Choir and Women's Choir, Archipelago Singers (Indonesia), Los Angeles Master Chorale, and many others. As an arranger and orchestrator, Saunder has written for Tony-Award winner Lea Salonga, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Orquestra Filarmónica Portuguesa, ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra, Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, the New York Gay Men's Chorus, Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, the Tim Janis Christmas Shows at Carnegie Hall, Ballet Philippines, etc. He won the 2017 Indianapolis Symphonic Choir Carol Commission competition and awarded the 1st prize in the 2014 American Prize for Choral Composition (student division). He was also a finalist for the 2012 and 2015 ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Award and was one of the five composition fellows at the 2016 Big Sky Choral Initiative, where he worked with the Grammy-award winning choir, The Crossing. More recently, he was one of three composers chosen to participate in Pacific Chorale's Choral Sketches Workshop, with renowned composer Tarik O'Regan. Born in Manila, Philippines, Saunder holds degrees from De La Salle University – Manila, Berklee College of Music, and the USC Thornton School of Music. His works are published with See-A-Dot Music Publishing, Santa Barbara Music Publishingand Earthsongs. Select works are also distributed by MusicSpoke and MuzikSea. www.saunderchoi.com All Recordings Used by Permission of the Composer: "Ang Tren" UA&P Chorale "The New Colossus" LA Choral Lab "Invitation to Love" UUSM Voices "American Breakfast" C3LA
Mason Summit is a Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, producer, & multi-instrumentalist whose music blends folk, jazz, & psychedelic pop. At an early age, his father, the late actor/musician Christopher Allport, taught him guitar basics & accompanied him at local open mic nights. Summit began writing his own music in the wake of Christopher’s 2008 death in an avalanche. Summit took a gap year after high school to record 2016’s Gunpowder Tracks, for which No Depression labeled him a “pop prodigy.” While studying at the USC Thornton School of Music, Summit branched out into independent production work, producing two tracks on Jensen McRae’s early EP Milkshakes, as well as Irene Greene’s debut single, “Platinum Baby.” In 2020, he graduated USC and released the album Negative Space. His latest single, “Snowblind,” came out on February 26.
Paul Jackson, Jr. is a accomplished composer, arranger, producer, and guitarist. Born and raised in Los Angeles into a musical family, Jackson majored in music at the University of Southern California and became Artist in Residence at the USC Thornton School of Music in 2016. Jackson was one of the most prolific R&B guitarists of the 1970's and 80's, performing with artists such as Michael Jackson, the Temptations, Luther Vandross, Bobby Womack, Patrice Rushen, the Pointer Sisters, Chicago, and Whitney Houston, among many others. An accomplished recording artist in his own right, Jackson's 1988 album I Came to Play was nominated for a GRAMMY Award. More recently, Jackson has performed on the soundtracks for “Get On Up,” “Zootopia,” and “The Color Purple,” played with the house bands on NBC's “Tonight Show With Jay Leno” and Fox's “American Idol,” and earned GRAMMY recognition for his contributions to the Daft Punk album. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support (https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support)
Garry Schyman is the stunningly talented composer, conductor, and musician of video games and film. He has been nominated and won numerous awards for his video game scores, including "Soundtrack of the Year" for Bioshock. Currently, he is teaching Screen Scoring at one of the best music schools in the country, the USC Thornton School of Music while adding to his ever expanding works stretching over 25 television shows, 10 films, and 13 video games.Wonderfully detailed in his storied and award winning career Garry shares with us the mind behind the magic while listening to the REAL CUES together from his music on the titles:1.) Destroy All Humans2.) Bioshock3.) Resistance: Retribution4.) Bioshock 25.) Bioshock Infinite6.) Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor7.) Torn8.) MetamorphosisGarry sheds light on the evolution of orchestration in video games, teaches some great lessons with game industry insights, and encourages young composers to seize opportunities for them to share their unique sound with the world!----------------------------------------------------Website: www.garryschyman.comIMDB: Garry SchymanFacebook: www.facebook.com/garry.schymanThe Society of Composers & Lyricists : www.thescl.comSpotify: Various OST PlaylistsUSC Thornton School of Music: https://music.usc.edu----------------------------------------------------Music for our Podcast is By:Voxel Revolution by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7017-voxel-revolutionLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseGamestop Official Holiday Sales Shop our Holiday Store now. Give the gift gamers love. Valid 11/14-11/20.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/heroesofgamingpodcast)
Paul Jackson, Jr. is a accomplished composer, arranger, producer, and guitarist. Born and raised in Los Angeles into a musical family, Jackson majored in music at the University of Southern California and became Artist in Residence at the USC Thornton School of Music in 2016. Jackson was one of the most prolific R&B guitarists of the 1970's and 80's, performing with artists such as Michael Jackson, the Temptations, Luther Vandross, Bobby Womack, Patrice Rushen, the Pointer Sisters, Chicago, and Whitney Houston, among many others. An accomplished recording artist in his own right, Jackson's 1988 album I Came to Play was nominated for a GRAMMY Award. More recently, Jackson has performed on the soundtracks for “Get On Up,” “Zootopia,” and “The Color Purple,” played with the house bands on NBC's “Tonight Show With Jay Leno” and Fox's “American Idol,” and earned GRAMMY recognition for his contributions to the Daft Punk album. What you will hear Paul's decision to leave his aerospace engineering path and focus on music. Working with Frank Wilson and Paul's entry in to the LA studio scene. How Paul started playing the guitar. The process and time it takes to learn the guitar. Paul's guitar collection. The process of designing a guitar. The difference between nylon and steel string. Paul's biggest music inspirations and influences. Learning new techniques and styles. Bands and recording Stompin' Willy, Paul's nickname and how he got it. Different writing and recording processes. Quotes “Music is something that you never master.” “We work really, really hard to make it look easy.” “What is a good sounded melody and what do I sound good playing.” Mentioned Doyle Dikes Gary Bell Greg Poree Lee Ritenour Geroge Benson Ray Parker Jr. Earl Clue Isaiah Sharkey Tyrone Davis Troy Brenningmeyer Willie Gonga --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support (https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support)
Classically trained in voice from the age of 5, Nikhil Korula first lent his dulcet tones to sing with the likes of opera giants such as Placido Domingo, pop stars, Barry Manilow and the late Luther Vandross. As a boy soprano, Korula performed at Carnegie Hall by the age of 10 and also sang for one of Danny Elfman’s first film scores. In 1990, Nikhil Korula performed at the 32nd Annual Grammy® Awards with Mike and the Mechanics, sharing the stage on that fateful night with legends, Ray Charles, Miles Davis & Don Henley. However, after graduating from the USC Thornton School of Music with a Bachelor’s Degree in Operatic Vocal Performance, his creative talents drew him to the intense world of songwriting, jazz and improvisation which led to his playing many acoustic sets throughout Los Angeles. This experience, in turn, helped him to collaborate with some of the city’s finest jazz musicians to form the Nikhil Korula Band (NK Band). Due to its ever-increasing fan following, this vibrant musical act has traveled all over the globe playing festivals such as BONNAROO (2008 & 2009), PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL (2011), THE SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL (2013-2019) & SUMMERFEST (2007-2019), gathering worldwide attention one fan at a time. Blending the sounds of calypso, rock, reggae, African and Latin grooves, this unique sextet infuses extraordinary musicianship with irresistible dance jams, a combination that has led the NIKHL KORULA BAND to open for such esteemed artists as Dave Matthews Band, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, The Roots, Erykah Badu, Ben Harper, Ray Lamontagne, Gavin Degraw, Gary Clark Jr, Thievery Corporation, Sublime with Rome, The Fray and countless others while also headlining venues like the House of Blues and performing at the Apollo Theater. In 2013, Nikhil Korula had the pleasure of recording 5 new songs for a new EP called SOLO SESSIONS with musical heroes of his, Butch Taylor and Jeff Coffin, from the Dave Matthews Band. One of the songs from the EP, "Fade Away," charted, debuting at #106 and moving all the way to #10 on the Hot AC charts. Singer-songwriter, Nikhil Korula also wrote the opening track, "Start It Up," for Ziggy Marley's new self titled album which recently won the Grammy for BEST REGGAE ALBUM, giving Korula his first Grammy® certificate as a songwriter. In 2017, Korula and his band would open for Ziggy Marley at Summerfest 2017 and also perform at Arroyo Seco, a new music festival put on by the creators of Coachella at the Rose Bowl alongside Tom Petty, Mumford & Sons, Weezer and The Meters, to name a few. Korula and his eclectic band opened for Robert Randolph at Summerfest 2019 in front of thousands last summer so look for the NK Band to make their return to Summerfest 2021 next summer. Currently, Nikhil Korula and the band are in the studio recording and mixing their 8th album, REVOLUTIONS, which will be released on January 29, 2021! With dedicated fans, exceptional live shows, and consistently strong songwriting, the Nikhil Korula Band continues to have a remarkable effect and amazing impact on audiences globally. Please visit nkband.com for more information! nkband.com facebook.com/nikhilkorulaband instagram.com/thenikhilkorulaband/
This interview is defiantly one for the books! Minor "Mick" L. Wetzel is currently a member of the viola section in the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Wetzel has been a faculty member of many prestigious music schools including: USC Thornton School of Music, UCLA, and he is currently teaching at California State University Fullerton. We had such a fantastic conversation. We talked about stress, auditions, positivity, touring the the L.A. Phil, along with an inside scoop into the mind of Gustavo Dudamel. Sit back, and enjoy! Mick Wetzel's Facbook: https://www.facebook.com/theviolapro/?ref=page_internal Our MEGALINK to EVERYTHING: https://linktr.ee/themusicianstoolbox Email: themusicianstoolboxpodcast@gmail.com P.S. We would LOVE a Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox/support
Ep. 133: Abo Gumroyan, Grammy winning bassist. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Grammy Award-winning electric and double bassist Abe Gumroyan crosses musical borders on a daily basis. His diverse musical background has allowed him to perform a wide range of genres ranging from salsa and Latin jazz to traditional Armenian and ethnic fusion to classical. The son of Armenian immigrants, Abe was born in Los Angeles, CA and began double bass studies at the age of 9. A frequent guest with the San Francisco and San Diego Symphony Orchestras, Abe has had the unique opportunity to work with the world's leading conductors such as Michael Tilson Thomas, Ricardo Muti, John Adams, and Charles Dutoit. Aside from his work in the classical music industry, Abe is also an in-demand recording musician, most noted for his work in Latin and pop music. Abe recorded on the Grammy-winning freshman album from the San Francisco-based Latin big band Pacific Mambo Orchestra, garnering his first Grammy win at age 27. Abe's live credits include performances with Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake, Ricky Martin, Carrie Underwood, and many others. Whether as a sideman, soloist, or producer, Abe is known for his deep groove, creative and melodic solos, and mastery of different tones and techniques for any musical situation. Abe graduated from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where he studied with Scott Pingel (Principal Bassist of the San Francisco Symphony), and attended the USC Thornton School of Music, studying with David Allen Moore (Bassist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic). © Let's Talk Off The Podium, 2020
Podcast interview with Mr. Cody Breyer; a graduate from USC Thornton School of Music. He has a M.M. and a D.M.A. In studio/Jazz Guitar,and is a celebrated professional musician and teacher. During this episode he shares an excerpt from his upcoming book and much more --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-a-nelson/support
Ep. 109: Rachel Fine, Executive Director and CEO of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Let's Talk Off The Podium with Tigran Arakelyan. Rachel Fine is Executive Director & CEO of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Prior to joining The Wallis team in 2015, she worked as Senior Consultant for the DeVos Institute of Arts Management. Drawing upon a 22-year career in the arts as a versatile administrator, educator and fundraiser, as well as a professional classical pianist, Fine has served as Executive Director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) and Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC), where she helped found the Young Men’s Ensemble, a rare choral group for young men with changing voices. She has also held leadership positions for The Juilliard School’s Department of Vocal Arts, Santa Fe Opera, the Aspen Music Festival and the renowned San Francisco-based period ensemble Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra. Fine completed a Fellowship in 2001-02 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts under the guidance of then-President Michael M. Kaiser. Fine was also selected to participate in the 2012 Leadership L.A. program (SCLN), the Los Angeles County Arts Commission’s 2008-09 Arts Leadership Initiative and the 2007-08 Wells Fargo New Executive Directors Institute of Southern California’s Executive Service Corps. She is founding Mentor of the Los Angeles Emerging Arts Leaders’ mentorship program, former Board member of the Association of California Symphony Orchestra and USC’s Thornton School of Music, and current Advisory Board member of the Pasadena Conservatory of Music. An accomplished pianist, Fine studied at the Eastman School of Music and the University of California,Irvine, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in music. She also attended graduate school in musicology at Yale University. In 2014, Fine taught Arts Leadership in the graduate school of USC Thornton School of Music. She and her husband, Christopher Hawthorne, the Chief Design Officer for the City of Los Angeles, have two children who love the arts. In this podcast we talk about Rachel Fine's journey from a young accomplished pianist to a leading CEO/Executive Director. She talks about the unique work that the Wallis does in Los Angeles, her passion for arts leadership, hobbies and much more! For more information about Rachel Fine and The Wallis please visit: https://thewallis.org © Let's Talk Off The Podium, 2020
TBJ138: Julie Landsman on being the first woman in the brass section of The Met, the teaching of Carmine Caruso and JFL. Legendary is a term that gets thrown around a lot. Sometimes, it is deserved. This is one of those times. We're playing around with the show notes organization. Let us know your thoughts! In this fun and lively discussion, we cover: Julie being on our initial “wish list” of guests Working with both Sam and Mark Gould in a quintet Trio with Dave Taylor and Gould Played Principal horn for the Met for 25 years Andrew Balio (née Anil) and the sheep Getting into The Met in 1985 Working with a bunch of dudes First woman in the brass section at The Met Only a few of them welcomed her, most did not Her only defense was to outplay them Leading by example Challenges growing up that helped shape her abilities, drive, and approach Working to be heard and developing her own voice Disaster at the banjo Joe Greco was her band director and led her to the horn Carmine Caruso was brought in to help out her band program which continued to cement her approach and drive Howard Howard from The Met as another major influence Hearing Denis Brain recordings Caruso method, no-nonsense approach Paralysis through analysis The precision timing of movement A platform for your musicality The importance of repetition JFL Warburton Mouthpiece, JFL model is on the way Missing playing with The Met (she left in 2010) Taking a leave of absence when she turned 50 The Rule of 80 The experience of watching students succeed and perform with them Pilkington playing injured Starting to teach at the University of Houston and Rice when she played with the Houston Symphony Giving and getting with and from teaching Asking for help and giving help when it is needed Deciding at 13 to become Principal at The Met Moving to California to teach at USC Teaching on both coasts for two years before moving to Southern California permanently Take a chance, follow a dream Meeting Jens for the first time LINKS: Julie's website Want to help the show? Here are some ways: Unlock bonus episodes galore by becoming a Patreon patron. Help others find the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes or Apple Podcasts. Show us some love on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Show some love to our sponsors: The brass program at The Mary Pappert School of Music at Duquesne University and Parker Mouthpieces (including the Andrew Hitz and Lance LaDuke models.) Buy Pray for Jens and The Brass Junkies merch at The Brass Junkies online store! Tell your friends! Expertly produced by Will Houchin with love, care, and enthusiasm. Julie's bio: Principal horn with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra for 25 years, Julie Landsman is a distinguished performing artist and educator. She received a bachelor of music degree from The Juilliard School in 1975 under the tutelage of James Chambers and Ranier De Intinis, and has served as a member of the Juilliard faculty since 1989. A native of Brooklyn, New York, Landsman achieved her dream of becoming principal of the MET in 1985 and held that position until 2010. She has also shared her talent to many other ensembles within the city as a current member of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and having performed and recorded with the New York Philharmonic. Additionally, she has performed with numerous groups outside the city, including her co-principal position with the Houston Symphony, substitute principal position with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and recent performances with The Philadelphia Orchestra as Associate principal horn, and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, principal horn. She has recorded for RCA, Deutsche Gramophone, CRI, Nonesuch and Vanguard labels, and is most famous for her performance of Wagner’s “Ring” cycle as solo horn with the MET Opera under the direction of James Levine. Landsman has performed as chamber musician at many festivals and concert series, including the Marlboro Music Festival, Chamber Music Northwest, the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, Sarasota Music Festival, La Jolla Summerfest, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she appeared as a guest artist with the Guarneri Quartet. In the summers she performs and teaches at the Music Academy of the West , the Sarasota Music Festival, and the Aspen Music Festival. World renowned as a master teacher, Julie Landsman holds faculty positions at The Juilliard School and Bard College Conservatory, and teaches frequently as a guest at the Curtis Institute. She has presented master classes at such distinguished institutions as The Colburn School, Curtis Institute, Eastman School of Music, Mannes College of Music, Manhattan School of Music, USC Thornton School of Music, Cal State Long Beach, Rowan University, University of Oklahoma, and University of Southern Mississippi, to name a few. She is also a visiting master teacher at the New World Symphony in Miami. Her international presence includes master classes in Norway, Sweden, and Israel. In 2016 Landsman was an honored jury member at the ARD horn competition in Munich, Germany. Her students hold positions in the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Francisco Opera and Ballet Orchestras, Washington National Opera Orchestra, Dallas Symphony, St. Louis Symphony, New Jersey Symphony, Colorado Symphony, and the American Brass Quintet. She recently received the “Pioneer Award” from the International Women’s Brass Conference and was a featured artist at the International Horn Society Conference in 2012 and 2015. Her recent series of Carmine Caruso lessons on YouTube have led to further fame and renown among today’s generation of horn players. Landsman currently resides in Nyack, New York.
Scott Tennant is a founding member of the the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, the GRAMMY-winning ensemble composed of alumni of the USC Thornton School of Music, and is himself considered to be one of the world’s top classical guitarists. During his student years at USC (1980-1986), he studied with Pepe Romero, James Smith and was a chosen performer in the USC Segovia Masterclasses of 1981 and 1986. He has authored several books and articles on guitar technique, including the best-seller Pumping Nylon, which has attained a “cult” classic status. It has become a standard text in conservatory and university guitar programs around the world.Tennant has made numerous recordings as a soloist on the GHA, Delos and GSP labels, and with the LAGQ he has recorded for GHA, Delos, Sony Classical, Windham Hill, Deutsche Grammophon and Telarc labels. Their Telarc release LAGQ Latin was nominated for a Grammy award, and it was their current Telarc title LAGQ’s Guitar Heroes that won a Grammy as the best classical crossover recording of 2005. Tennant is best known for his performances of Spanish music, and his recordings of the music of Joaquín Rodrigo.Due to a technical glitch, the conversation enters mid-stream as we were talking about the way classical guitar playing levels have changed over the years. We go on to discuss his injury that nearly ended his playing, his recordings, we talk about traveling and balancing a teaching schedule, the state of the recording business these days and much more. Enjoy!
Adam Del Monte is a grammy award winning flamenco and classical guitarist. He teaches at USC Thornton School of Music and alongside his busy touring schedule has written a flamenco guitar concerto, collaborated with artists such as the LA Guitar Quartet and written and recorded for numerous films. In our conversation we talk about his intriguing story so far, and his views on flamenco and classical guitar worlds, guitar education, writing for film and lots more. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Adam Del Monte.
Alex Hahn - Winner of Eastman’s 2015 Perform With Mintzer International Jazz Saxophone Competition and current Eastman Artist. Alex is a 2014 graduate from the University of North Texas where he played in the 7-time Grammy nominated One O’clock Lab Band. In addition to being a featured soloist on the Band’s 2014 album, Alex is a 6-time Downbeat Magazine award winner, 3-time Outstanding soloist at the Next Generation Jazz Festival, and 1st place winner in the 2016 North American Saxophone Alliance Jazz Saxophone Competition. He spent the summer of 2013 as a member of the Disney All-American College Band and was chosen to return as the teaching assistant the following year. He is a re-occurring soloist with the Tom Kubis Big Band and frequently performs with his award-winning quintet in the Southern California area. He also recorded with Michael Buble’ for his newest album. Alex is a 2016 graduate from the USC Thornton School of Music where he studied as a Graduate student and Teaching Assistant under Jason Goldman and Bob Mintzer. Most recently, he was selected to be a student at the prestigious Thelonius Monk Institute of Jazz under the direction of Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter.
The tonebase Classical Guitar Podcast, with David Steinhardt
In the first episode of Season 2, David sits down with a living legend of the classical guitar, Maestro Pepe Romero. Over the course of a half-hour conversation, they discuss topics related to Pepe’s long history with the instrument and his deep love for music. In addition, Pepe shares his teaching philosophy, specifically the way he is able to release the true musician inside every student and help them find a way to express themselves through the guitar. Later on, Pepe talks about his upbringing as a member of “The Royal Family of Guitar” and what it was like studying with his father who to this day has been his one and only teacher. About the artist: Pepe Romero has been surrounded by music and the classical guitar since the minute he was born - literally. After a lifetime of dedication to the instrument, Pepe has been the recipient of many honors including the prestigious title “Order of Isabel la Católica” and a knighting from the King of Spain. Pepe has an honorary doctorate in music from the USC Thornton School of Music where his is an adjunct professor. “Pepe Romero makes his guitar talk to itself … [he] never just plays a piece, never just makes it sing. He creates a conversation with it, a conversation between the musical parts, a dialogue on one instrument.” - Los Angeles Times Intro Music: Couperin Les Sylvains (Scott Tennant) Rumores de la Caleta (Albeniz) The Miller's Dance (de Falla)
The tonebase Classical Guitar Podcast, with David Steinhardt
Enjoy an entertaining conversation with the Grammy Award-winning guitarist, Scott Tennant on his Segovia and French Baroque CDs under the label Guitarcoop. About the artist: a founding member of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, author of Pumping Nylon, renowned soloist, faculty member of USC Thornton School of Music, and 3-time Customer of the Week at Pasadena Peets Coffee. Intro Music: Juan Trigos Partita for Guitar: V. Quinto Movimento (Dieter Hennings) François Couperin Les Barricades Mystérieuses Segovia Macarena
In our 26th episode, we are joined by busy recording artist Richard Smith who for nearly three decades has been a full professor (with 16 years as chair) in the USC/Thornton School of Music Studio/Jazz Guitar department. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our Interview Wrap-Up. Highlights of the podcast include: 00:40 Setting the Stage 02:45 Richard Smith Interview 43:10 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
Ben Bram is so well known that whenever you hear his name, it’s always pronounced like it’s one word... BenBram. You don’t get to that point without being great at what you do. And BenBram is an amazing arranger and producer… but what I hope you get out of this 2 part interview is that he hasn’t always met with success. If he’d given up on music the first 2 or 3 times he didn’t succeed, we might not have Pentatonix. Ben is a testament to hard work, showing up, and being available to do whatever is needed. If you follow the Ben Bram formula, you will succeed in your chosen path. In part one, we hear about how Ben got to where he is today. In part two, Ben tells us all about how he helps Pentatonix arrange and record their projects, sharing many detailed techniques they use. Ben is a Grammy award-winning arranger, music director, producer, engineer, and educator from Los Angeles, CA. He graduated from the USC Thornton School of Music with a degree in music industry and vocal jazz. While at USC, he sang with and directed four-time ICCA champions the SoCal VoCals. It was in this group that he fatefully met a young Scott Hoying, star vocalist from Arlington, TX. The two combined forces to assemble a supergroup to audition for NBC’s The Sing-Off. The group, named by Scott and Ben after the five-note musical scale, ended up winning that season of the show, and went on to become world-renowned vocal sensation Pentatonix. With Ben as their arranging collaborator, producer, and engineer, Pentatonix has released 4 EPs and 3 full length albums, among which have earned gold, platinum, and double platinum RIAA certifications, two Grammy awards for best a cappella arrangement, and a Billboard #1 album. In addition to his work with Pentatonix, Ben also has extensive experience in film, TV, and commercial projects. He worked extensively behind the scenes of Pitch Perfect 1 and 2, The Sing-Off, and Glee, providing expertise as an arranger, coach, vocal producer, on set music director, and studio vocalist. In the commercial world, he has worked with clients such as Covergirl, MTV, and Lifetime to contract vocal talent, compose, arrange, produce, and record custom a cappella content for promotional use. Additionally, he has served as choral conductor and contractor for various film and TV projects. In addition to film, TV, and recording work, Ben enjoys staying involved in the greater a cappella community. Along with Avi Kaplan and Rob Dietz, he co-founded A Cappella Academy, a teen summer intensive designed to train and mentor up-and-coming vocal talents. He is a frequent guest clinician, panelist and judge at various a cappella festivals and competitions, and continues to arrange for scholastic and professional groups alike. In LA, he co-directs, arranges, and sings in his jazz/pop group Level, and has recently created a brand new pop/jazz caroling company, Snowfall. Ben Bram - http://www.thebenbram.com/ Interested in a coaching session? - http://recordingacappella.com/coaching 25% OFF Video Courses Pre-Order Sale - http://recordingacappella.com/courses/ Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card by filling out my survey - http://recordingacappella.com/survey 10 Ways to Improve your Acappella Recording - http://recordingacappella.com/podcast
Ben Bram is so well known that whenever you hear his name, it’s always pronounced like it’s one word... BenBram. You don’t get to that point without being great at what you do. And BenBram is an amazing arranger and producer… but what I hope you get out of this 2 part interview is that he hasn’t always met with success. If he’d given up on music the first 2 or 3 times he didn’t succeed, we might not have Pentatonix. Ben is a testament to hard work, showing up, and being available to do whatever is needed. If you follow the Ben Bram formula, you will succeed in your chosen path. In part one, we hear about how Ben got to where he is today. In part two, Ben tells us all about how he helps Pentatonix arrange and record their projects, sharing many detailed techniques they use. Ben is a Grammy award-winning arranger, music director, producer, engineer, and educator from Los Angeles, CA. He graduated from the USC Thornton School of Music with a degree in music industry and vocal jazz. While at USC, he sang with and directed four-time ICCA champions the SoCal VoCals. It was in this group that he fatefully met a young Scott Hoying, star vocalist from Arlington, TX. The two combined forces to assemble a supergroup to audition for NBC’s The Sing-Off. The group, named by Scott and Ben after the five-note musical scale, ended up winning that season of the show, and went on to become world-renowned vocal sensation Pentatonix. With Ben as their arranging collaborator, producer, and engineer, Pentatonix has released 4 EPs and 3 full length albums, among which have earned gold, platinum, and double platinum RIAA certifications, two Grammy awards for best a cappella arrangement, and a Billboard #1 album. In addition to his work with Pentatonix, Ben also has extensive experience in film, TV, and commercial projects. He worked extensively behind the scenes of Pitch Perfect 1 and 2, The Sing-Off, and Glee, providing expertise as an arranger, coach, vocal producer, on set music director, and studio vocalist. In the commercial world, he has worked with clients such as Covergirl, MTV, and Lifetime to contract vocal talent, compose, arrange, produce, and record custom a cappella content for promotional use. Additionally, he has served as choral conductor and contractor for various film and TV projects. In addition to film, TV, and recording work, Ben enjoys staying involved in the greater a cappella community. Along with Avi Kaplan and Rob Dietz, he co-founded A Cappella Academy, a teen summer intensive designed to train and mentor up-and-coming vocal talents. He is a frequent guest clinician, panelist and judge at various a cappella festivals and competitions, and continues to arrange for scholastic and professional groups alike. In LA, he co-directs, arranges, and sings in his jazz/pop group Level, and has recently created a brand new pop/jazz caroling company, Snowfall. Ben Bram - http://www.thebenbram.com/ Interested in a coaching session? - http://recordingacappella.com/coaching 25% OFF Video Courses Pre-Order Sale - http://recordingacappella.com/courses/ Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card by filling out my survey - http://recordingacappella.com/survey 10 Ways to Improve your Acappella Recording - http://recordingacappella.com/podcast
Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast #109! http://www.organduo.lt/podcast Today's guest is a Canadian organist Francine Nguyen-Savaria. She entered the piano class of the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal at the age of sixteen. Two years later, she entered the organ class, studying under Jean Le Buis. She graduated from the Conservatory in May 2011. Francine is the recipient of many prizes and scholarships, which have allowed her to participate in the Mount Royal College Organ Academy in Calgary, Canada, and in organ courses, studying with Jean Galard in Paris and Cherry Rhodes in Los Angeles. She completed her graduate studies at the University of Southern California in December 2013. Awards include the John Goss Memorial Scholarship from the Royal Canadian College of Organists and the Irene E. Robertson Music Scholarship from the USC Thornton School of Music. She recently performed the complete organ work of Johannes Brahms at the Calgary Organ Festival and Symposium. She also played with the Calgary Civic Symphony for the same festival. She has also given recitals at venues including the Saint Joseph Oratory in Montreal, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles, and the Cathedral Center of Saint Paul (Episcopal) in Los Angeles. Francine has been music director for Saint Ambrose Episcopal Church in Claremont, CA. She now lives with her husband in Belleville and they both serve as directors of music for Saint Thomas' Anglican Church. In this conversation, Francine shares her insights of how to overcome such challenges as dealing with independence of voices, performance anxiety and managing time constraints. Enjoy and share your comments below. And don't forget to help spread the word about the SOP Podcast by sharing it with your organist friends. And if you like it, please head over to iTunes and leave a rating and review. This helps to get this podcast in front of more organists who would find it helpful. Thanks for caring. Listen to the conversation Related Link: http://www.duopergulae.com
Ryan continues his conversation with Los Angeles based Filipino composer Saunder Choi. In this episode they delve more deeply into the question of what constitutes an authentic cultural exchange. Saunder makes the case for more fully exploring a culture by going beyond the well-known folk or patriotic songs, and looking to their contemporary poetry and stories. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “Explore music from other countries that are not folk songs.” -Saunder Choi Show Notes: Culture shock, moving to the US, and being an immigrant composer. (cultural exchange through music) Why musical hybrids are interesting Music, social justice, and why mixing the two is inevitable. Choral music of Asia and why conductors should go past programming on folk songs of that region. (Globalization hazzuh!) Bio: Saunder Choi is an emerging LA based Filipino composer. his works been performed, programmed, recorded and read by the USC Thornton Symphony, Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Philippine Madrigal Singers, the Crossing Choir, the LA Master Chorale, USC Chamber Singers, Peninsula Women’s Chorus, Kalistos Chamber Orchestra and the Oregon Bach Festival Composers Symposium Chorus. He has been commissioned by the L.A. Choral Lab, Andrea Veneracion International Choral Festival, Salt Lake Choral Artists, SYC Ensemble Singers of Singapore, Choral Arts Initiative, University of the East Chorale, University of Visayas Chorale, etc. As an arranger and orchestrator, Saunder has written Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga, the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra, Maestro Gerard Salonga, the Tim Janis American Christmas Carol Show at Carnegie Hall, Ballet Philippines, and the Hong Kong production of Pippin. As a vocalist, he sung in groups such as the Philippine Madrigal Singers, LA Choral Lab, Tonality, C3LA, USC Chamber Singers, Boston Choral Ensemble, Lore Vocal Ensemble, etc. He also serves as the choir director at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in North Hollywood and teaching artist for Pacific Chorale. Saunder holds composition degrees from USC Thornton School of Music (MM) and Berklee College of Music (BM), where his primary teachers include Ted Hearne, Donald Crockett, and Andrew List. Resources/links Mentioned: Philippine Madrigal Singers Choral Arts Initiative Saunder Choi Saunder Choi on Facebook Choir Nation group on Facebook Email Patreon - Support the podcast! Sponsored by: Sight Reading Factory (Use promo code “NINJA” at checkout for 10 free student accounts!) My Music Folders (Use promo code “NINJA” at checkout for “last column” or best pricing - usually reserved for bulk purchases only!)
Los Angeles based Filipino composer Saunder Choi was raised in a Chinese family, and his diverse cultural background is informing his voice as an emerging choral composer. Saunder’s motive in composition is to use music to facilitate cultural exchange, telling stories that people might not otherwise hear. Ryan and Saunder discuss Philippine choral culture, family business dynamics, dead white guys, and what it was like to be an immigrant during the 2016 election in this first episode of a two-part series. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “More and more people are composing pieces...that are not settings of poetry by dead white guys.” -Saunder Choi Show Notes: Choral Arts Initiative 5th anniversary concert will premiere of 5 new works by southern California composers, including a new piece by Saunder. Saunder had to make a hard decision to pursue composition in the US, against the expectations that he would remain in the Philippines and help run the family business. After many tours with the Philippine Madrigal Singers performing folk songs from their respective countries, Saunder began to realize that choral music should go beyond folk songs, and reflect the stories of living people. In response to the 2016 election, Saunder reflected heavily on his status as an immigrant in the US. That awareness is infused into his recent works. Bio: Saunder Choi is an emerging LA based Filipino composer. his works been performed, programmed, recorded and read by the USC Thornton Symphony, Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Philippine Madrigal Singers, the Crossing Choir, the LA Master Chorale, USC Chamber Singers, Peninsula Women’s Chorus, Kalistos Chamber Orchestra and the Oregon Bach Festival Composers Symposium Chorus. He has been commissioned by the L.A. Choral Lab, Andrea Veneracion International Choral Festival, Salt Lake Choral Artists, SYC Ensemble Singers of Singapore, Choral Arts Initiative, University of the East Chorale, University of Visayas Chorale, etc. As an arranger and orchestrator, Saunder has written Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga, the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra, Maestro Gerard Salonga, the Tim Janis American Christmas Carol Show at Carnegie Hall, Ballet Philippines, and the Hong Kong production of Pippin. As a vocalist, he sung in groups such as the Philippine Madrigal Singers, LA Choral Lab, Tonality, C3LA, USC Chamber Singers, Boston Choral Ensemble, Lore Vocal Ensemble, etc. He also serves as the choir director at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in North Hollywood and teaching artist for Pacific Chorale. Saunder holds composition degrees from USC Thornton School of Music (MM) and Berklee College of Music (BM), where his primary teachers include Ted Hearne, Donald Crockett, and Andrew List. Resources/links Mentioned: Philippine Madrigal Singers Choral Arts Initiative Saunder Choi Choir Nation group on Facebook Email Patreon - Support the podcast! Sponsored by: Sight Reading Factory (Use promo code “NINJA” at checkout for 10 free student accounts!) My Music Folders (Use promo code “NINJA” at checkout for “last column” or best pricing - usually reserved for bulk purchases only!)
Sean Holt (musician, producer, guru) drops some serious wisdom this week as he and Mackin talk about life philosophies, music, and being a good person. Sean is an American musician, producer, songwriter and artist. Originally from Louisiana, Holt’s early musical influences were a unique collection of blues, gospel, soul and jazz from that region. He began his professional career in 1991 in Los Angeles, where he currently resides. Shortly after locating in LA, Sean received his master’s degree in music from USC and began recording and performing with West Coast artists. He has worked with artists ranging from Carlos Santana, Flo Rida, Slash, John Legend, Big and Rich, Bette Midler, Bruno Mars, R. Kelly and Nelly, to Kenny Loggins, Mary J. Blige, Gloria Estefan, Arturo Sandoval, Michael Buble’, Will.i.am, Sergio Mendes, Sheila E. and numerous others. As Assistant Professor of the Popular Music and Music Production Programs at the USC Thornton School of Music, Sean offers instruction in popular ensemble performance, vocal pedagogy, songwriting, senior projects, music production techniques and private study. Holt has enjoyed an extremely diverse and multi-faceted role in the international music scene. He is an accomplished, creative business owner with years of experience in music production and supervision. He has composed/produced Emmy, Clio, and Golden Pencil Award-winning music for hundreds of clients including Apple, Nike, Nissan, Oracle, HP, BMW, Porsche, MTV, and Lexus. As executive producer of LightningHolt Music, Sean supervises the creation of an exclusive library for network television. Sean is the co-founder of the Believe Foundation, a California 501c3, providing intensive educational programs that cultivate the discipline, dedication, and commitment necessary to achieve excellence in the arts. It’s flagship program, The Los Angeles School of Arts and Entertainment improves student achievement through high quality arts education and provides a bridge between South Los Angeles youth and employment opportunities in the entertainment industry. Sean has worked extensively in Live Television as Music Director on “The Next”, Associate Music Director on the “Lopez Tonight” show with George Lopez, “Oh Sit”, and the Arsenio Hall Show. Currently, Sean can be heard as a vocalist on “Dancing With The Stars.”
Concert: Tetzlaff Plays Dvořák Upbeat Live provides historical and cultural context for many concerts, featuring engaging speakers, audio examples, and special guests. These events are free to ticket holders and are held in BP Hall, on the second floor, accessible after your ticket is scanned. For more information: laphil.com/upbeatlive About the Speaker: Los Angeles native Christian Campos is managing artistic director of the Horizon Music Group. Under Campos' stewardship, the ensemble has collaborated with the Cincinnati Boychoir (Bach cantatas), Long Beach Camerata Singers (Handel's Messiah), Pacific Chorale (Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna), and Bach Collegium San Diego (Bach's St. John Passion). Campos has performed at the Oregon, Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Whittier College Bach Festivals. His conducting style has been described as “expressive, varied and tuned perfectly with the music” (Long Beach Grunion Gazette). Campos graduated from DePauw University where he studied music and economics while participating in honors programs in business management and information technology. A champion of world music, he received a grant from the ASIANetwork to study Indian Carnatic Music, the result of which was the first ever online database of ragas, composers, and compositions. Since returning to California, he has worked as a guest conductor and contractor of choirs and orchestras, regularly performing with musicians from the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and Los Angeles Master Chorale. He has contracted for the American Choral Directors Association, Chorus America, Broad Stage, Santa Monica College, CalState Long Beach, Fullerton, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino, and a host of area performing organizations. Christian has been featured on the Los Angeles Philharmonic's Upbeat Live pre-concert series; in previous seasons he worked as a score reader at the Hollywood Bowl and lecturer as part of the Student Insiders pre-concert series. Campos has served on the faculty at Pomona College and the USC Thornton School of Music, where he recently completed his coursework towards a Doctor of Musical Arts degree.
Radio Hour is a new idea that I'm testing out. In each episode, I take one topic and explore multiple perspectives from past guests. Winning the Audition was my first experiment with this type of format format. I'd love your feedback and ideas you might have for future topics! Today's topic: Fitness and Healthy Living We hear from the following nine individuals: Alex Hanna (Chicago Symphony and DePaul University) Lloyd Goldstein (Certified Music Practicioner at Moffitt Cancer Center) David Allen Moore (LA Phil and USC Thornton School of Music) Ira Gold (National Symphony and Peabody Conservatory) Paul Ellison (Rice University) Ian Hallas (Lyric Opera of Chicago) Scott Pingel (San Francisco Symphony and Conservatory) Guy Tuneh (soloist and chamber musician) Jory Herman (San Diego Symphony) We cover the following sub-topics: yoga running meditation crossfit musical athletes diet weight loss the importance of a strong back periodicity in exercise and how it might apply to practicing martial arts being "athletes of the small muscles" balancing yourself as a person Thanks to our sponsor! This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut. Enter the D’Addario strings giveaway for Contrabass Conversations listeners at contrabassconversations.com/strings!
When I got the podcast going again in 2015, I knew that I wanted to do "round two" interviews with past guests. Los Angeles Philharmonic bassist and USC Thornton School of Music professor David Allen Moore was at the top of my list. I had David on the show back in 2009, which has been one of the most popular interviews from the first-generation podcast episodes (nearly 14,000 downloads at the moment). A lot has changed for David since we last spoke: He took a sabbatical and, after analyzing Edgar Meyer's technique, developed the concept of fractal fingerings. He wrote a book on Fractal Fingerings. He became an ultra-marathon runner. Several of my former students have studied with David over the years. When I asked them who had the biggest impact on them as a musician and as a person, David was the first person they mentioned. I headed down to Los Angeles and we met up at his USC studio. Here's a shot of us along with bassists Fernando de la Fuente and Dan Carson (another former student of mine!). We dig into all kinds of topics, including: building an internal map how bass pedagogy is still catching up to reality analyzing Edgar Meyer's bass playing the concept of framing Rabbath's approach and the German bow how practicing is a creative process how running changed David's approach to various aspects of life fractal fingering peak performance raising your floor as well as your ceiling reveling in your successes ...and much more! Links to check out: David's previous podcast appearance Videos on Musaic (New World Symphony's great service) Bowing exercises for clear sound and articulation Building a technical and musical foundation Learning a new piece of music Organizing practice habits and learning how to learn Domaine Forget (David teaches there in the summer) David's LA Phil page David's USC page Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to your inbox! Learn how you can support the show at contrabassconversations.com/support Thanks to our sponsor! This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with more evenness, projection and stability than real gut. Enter the D’Addario strings giveaway for Contrabass Conversations listeners at contrabassconversations.com/strings!