Nov 10, 2021
We’re closing out season 1 with a conversation with composer and coach Alexandra Gardner. Alex and I talk about what drew her to composition, and we do a deep dive into what it’s like to put together a career as a composer. You’ll also hear about what inspired her to start coaching young composers in both the...
Oct 8, 2021
Today I’m having an interesting conversation with my friend and colleague Dan Nesbitt. Dan is currently the Head of Enterprise Services at HubSpot, but he was originally trained as a trumpet player.
At some point, Dan realized that the life of a full-time musician simply wasn’t in line with what he wanted out of...
Sep 22, 2021
My guest this week is Lorin Cohen. Lorin is a prolific jazz bass player and composer who has played quite literally all over the world and his list of collaborations reads like a whos who in jazz, including artists such as Monty Alexander and Joe Locke.
Lorin is also an entrepreneur who has created online programs for...
Sep 8, 2021
This week I'm talking with Andrew Hitz. Andrew is a world-class performer and musician entrepreneur. In fact, his entrepreneurial endeavors are so multi-faceted that it was difficult to come up with a concise episode title!
Andrew and I discuss all-things entrepreneurial, from identifying your unfair advantage to the...
Aug 23, 2021
This week I'm talking with Sara Sitzer and Mark Fry, Co-Artistic Directors of Chamber Music on the Fox.
Chamber Music on the Fox is a chamber music program that serves Elgin and other communities west of Chicago.
In this episode Sara, Mark, and I discuss what it takes to run a successful non-profit, including what...