A Millennial Musician

Actor Adrianna Mitchell shares her story of growing up in Atlanta and going to performing arts camps.  She gives insights into the life and education of an actor from how one learns accents to how one gets to know their true self.  We talk about how tv is made, different philosophies of acting, the difference between theater and film, and much more.  Go follow Adrianna and learn more at the links below.

ISG: @adriannamitchell_

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Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida. 

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Vocalist, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and arts leader Amanda Ekery shares her story of growing up near the border with family from Mexico and Syria, discovering jazz, going to UNT and NEC, and starting her organization El Paso Jazz Girls.  She shares her tips for moving to Boston and New York City, her insights into successful grant-writing, and how she manages all her projects.  Go follow Amanda, her show projects, album, and organizations. You can learn more at the links below.

Websites: amandaekery.com

ISG: @ae_eeeeee

Facebook: facebook.com/AmandaEkery

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Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida. 

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Percussionist Marcelina Suchocka shares her story from her childhood to playing alongside the Chicago Symphony to continuing to take auditions.  She talks about her process of taking auditions from 3 months out to the day after.  We talk in-depth about each of her teachers, each festival highlights, and professional experiences.  Marcelina is one of the great up-and-coming percussionists in the world currently a Percussion Fellow in the New World Symphony.  Go follow Marcelina and learn more at the links below.

Websites: marcelinasuchocka.com & nws.edu

ISG: @himarcelina

Youtube: @marimbamarcy

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Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida. 

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Musicologist, researcher, and singer Hannah Grantham shares her personal experience with the toxicity that clouds a majority of our music schools, jazz schools and talks about the pros-and-cons of jazz becoming institutionalized in the mid-20th century.  Share continues to share her insights into jazz history, women in jazz, and the world of museums. Go follow Hannah on her socials as well as the Smithsonian Museum of African American History & Culture.  You can learn more at the links below.

Website: nmaahc.si.edu

ISG: @theinstrumentgirl

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Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida. 

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Musicologist, researcher, and singer Hannah Grantham shares her research on how and why women have been erased from jazz history.  She talks about how museums are handling Covid-19, repatronage, and retelling history from multiple perspectives.  In this in-depth conversation, she shares the process of building an exhibit, how museums trade their works, and more.  One of the most historically informative episodes to date.  Go follow Hannah on her socials as well as the Smithsonian Museum of African American History & Culture.  You can learn more at the links below.

Website: nmaahc.si.edu

ISG: @theinstrumentgirl

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Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida. 

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Singer-songwriter Izzy Heltai shares the process of making his debut record Father from finding his producer through the process of promoting his music. We talk about his love for Western Mass, songwriting, and touring. He shares how being transgender has affected his sense of agency, determination, and self. We also talk about how it’s important it is to invest in good footwear, a lot is covered and uncovered in this conversation. Go follow Izzy, on his socials, mailing list, and buy his new record. Learn more at the links below.

Websites: izzyheltai.com

ISG: @izzyheltai

Facebook: facebook.com/izzyheltaimusic

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Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida. 

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Radio DJ and Music Director Jess Phaneuf sheds light on the how she became a DJ and the passion she brings to the job.  She shares the role mental health plays in her life and the people around her with great insights and advice as to how to manage and support yourself and others who are struggling with mental health.  Jess gives us lots of gifts in this episode with her deep strength and wisdom.  Go follow Jess, her show “Uncharted Waters”, and MVY Radio. You can learn more at the links below.

Websites: mvyradio.org

ISG: @phjess

Facebook: facebook.com/justjessphaneuf

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Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida. 

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Vocalist, pianist, and bandleader Robbie Pate shares his life of growing up in the gospel tradition to touring as a jazz vocalist in Russia. He gives insights into his life as a vocalist, what role health plays in his life as a singer, and when he discovered he has perfect pitch. We discuss the pros-and-cons of school including the initiative he has helped start to address and improve diversity and representation at NEC.  Go follow Robbie on all his socials and check out his music on his website. You can learn more at the links below.

Websites: robbiepate.com

ISG: @robbie93jazz

Facebook: facebook.com/robbiepate1993

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Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida. 

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Conductor Holly Choe sheds light on the life of a young conductor, her worldly upbringing including its joys and hardships.  In this episode, we discuss the ins-and-outs of what goes through the conductors’ minds before, during, and after rehearsals and performances.  We discuss how classical music is surviving the pandemic particularly in Europe and where she thinks classical is going.  Go follow Holly on all her socials as she such an exciting artist to watch grow every week. You can learn more at the links below.

Websites: hollyhyunchoe.com

ISG: @hollyhyunchoe

Facebook: facebook.com/hollyhyunchoe

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Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida. 

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Flutists and podcasters Bailey Spiteri and Serena Huang shares their successes and struggles within the confines of the modern conservatories.  With their hands on the heartbeat of students in music schools now, they share what it was like in their final semester when Covid-19 hit and how the schools, students, teachers, and administration are dealing with returning to school this fall.  They both host their own podcast Creative Baggage in which their openly talk about the struggles and baggage of pursuing a life in the arts.  We did back-to-back interview, so do go listen to the other half before or after you listen here.  You can find their podcast and their personal pages at the links below.

Creative Baggage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-baggage/id1514894003

ISG: https://www.instagram.com/creative.baggage/

Websites: serenahuangflute.com & baileyspiteri.com

ISG: @srnah & @whatisbaileydoing

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Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida. 

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Percussionist and educator Emma Terrell shares her journey from her problematic experience at Rice University to her Roy and Hazel Zeff Memorial Fellowship, where she studied emerging groups of women percussionists in traditionally male-dominated ensembles around the world.  As an educator in Boston, she tells the day in the life of public school teaching artist, and rightfully calls out the system to change.  In fact, Emma calls out for the systems within our entire country to change and shares how the systems have failed our citizens, particularly people of color and indigenous peoples.  Recorded on May 21, Emma states that something in this country must change, it has to…and 4 days later George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police causing an awakening across the globe.  Emma exemplifies the modern percussionist, the modern artist, vulnerability, courage and strength.  One of our most powerful podcasts to date.  You can find, reach out to, and follow Emma at the links below.

Website: https://emmakterrell.com/

ISG: https://www.instagram.com/emma.wanders/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eterrell22

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Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida. 

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Bandleader, entrepreneur, and educator Connor Frost shares insights into running a band efficiently and effectively.  He digs into hacks for time management, work-life balance, and getting your projects done.  With tones of experience touring, performing, educating, and several successful online businesses, Connor has endless wisdom.  You can find and follow Connor at the links below.

Link: http://www.connorfrost.com/millenialmusician

ISG: http://www.instagram.com/connorlfrost

Dizzy Bats: https://dizzybats.bandcamp.com/

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Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida. 

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Singer, dancer, and actor Pearl Scott graces this episode with her story full of vulnerability as she opens up about growing up in the inner city of Indianapolis with four siblings and a single mother, discussions about the Black Lives Matter movement, the history of racism in the US, and more. Having released multiple records, singles, and new music on the way, she gives insights into how trauma frequently fuels her music, art, and creativity on her search for peace and clarity. You can find and follow Pearl at the links below.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pearlscott.music/

ISG: https://www.instagram.com/pearlscott.music/

Bandcamp: https://pearlscott.bandcamp.com/album/winters-out

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YBzwywQnkq1Y4K9mvRaw1?si=GUIuTXrfQ6OcQv9uLVKQQw

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Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida. 

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Drummer Josh Roberts shares his story of growing up in Branson, Missouri, going to Indiana University, and moving to New York City. He has toured internationally, played on dozens of recordings, toured with off-Broadway productions, and is an adjunct instructor at New York University.  Most notably, Josh has been named the 2020 Up & Coming Drummer by Modern Drummer.  He shares his insights into moving to NYC, building a professional social media presence, staying focused in school, overcoming rejection, and much more. You can find and follow Josh at the links below.

JoshRobertsMusic.com

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Instagram

Spotify

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Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida. 

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Violinist Jinty McTavish shares her story of playing hundreds of shows with her genre-crossing string quartet ATLYS, growing up in Indiana, advice for musicians to stay healthy, and being a role model for young girls. She shares her insights into running a band, work-life balance, and playing at the Oslo Freedom Forum. You can find and follow Jinty & ATLYS at the links below.

JintyMctavish.com

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ISG

ATLYS: Atlysmusic.com

Facebook / ISG / YouTube / PATREON

Spotify 

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Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida. 

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Pianist, composer, and scientist Alfonso Peduto shares his story of growing up in Italy, going to college in the US to study piano, composition, physics, and math going on to release over 12 albums of original music.  Alfonso shares his philosophies, methods, and insights into choosing one’s personal path in life and music.  Alfonso’s music is mesmerizing and beautiful.  You can find and follow Alfonso at the links below.

alfonsopedutomusic.com

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ISG

Youtube

Spotify

Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida.  Stream on all platforms: Julian Loida

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Singer-songwriter Caroline Cotter shares her story of going to school for art, focusing on sculpture and coming out a singer-songwriter who would go on to tour the world playing over 800 shows in 45 states and 13 countries.  As an awarded singer-songwriter and trained yoga instructor, she gives her thoughts on how songwriting affects people’s souls around the world.  Follow and listen to Caroline at the links below.

carolinecotter.com

Socials: https://www.facebook.com/CarolineCotterMusic

instagram.com/carolinecottermusic

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6v3rifJplf9K3pdCetAGXa?si=VTMg1_IjQl2VV886uxpz9w

Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida.  Stream on all platforms: Julian Loida

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Pianist and producer Ian Miller shares his story of growing up in St. Louis, moving to Nashville, and becoming the Music Director of Brett Eldredge.  Ian shares his insights into the music scene in Nashville, his tips on touring, and starting your own studio.  Follow and listen to Ian and the artists he works with below.

ianmillermusic.com

Socials: instagram.com/millerkeys

bretteldredge.com

Coming soon RoastedBeanStudios.com

Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida.  Stream on all platforms: Julian Loida

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Harpist, educator, and composer Charles Overton shares his story.  Charles has become an in-demand classical and improvising music from releasing his own album, freelancing across jazz and classical scenes as well as subbing with the Boston Symphony.  Starting at age 5, Charles went on to attended Interlochen, Berklee and was the first harp student to be admitted to the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.  Follow and listen to Charles’ music below.

www.charlesovertonmusic.com

Convergence (album)

Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida.  Stream on all platforms: Julian Loida

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Percussionist, educator and member of the President’s Own Marine Band Darren Lin shares his story.  Growing up in PA, went to school at University of Michigan, Eastman, and NEC, and cut his teeth taking auditions at high level orchestras across the US.  Darren is now in Washington, DC working, continuing to freelance on the side, teach, and start projects of his own.

DarrenLinMusic.com

President's Own Marine Band

Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida.  Stream on all platforms: Julian Loida

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Julian Loida Socials - Facebook: @julianloidamusic/ & ISG: @julianloida/