Arts Entrepreneurship Podcast: Making Art Work

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with John Sebastian Vera.  He’s the Principal Trombonist of the Pittsburgh Opera; Head of Brass & Percussion and lecturer of music entrepreneurship at the Cleveland Institute of Music; adjunct Professor of Trombone at Duquesne University; Co-Founder of the Third Coast Trombone Retreat; and co-host of the Trombone Retreat podcast listened to in over 130 countries.

His portfolio career also includes performing with many orchestras, being an artist for Thein Instruments, and he’s the designer of the JSV signature trombone mouthpiece sold through Houghton Horns.

Make sure you check out Sebastian's interview to hear his 360-degree approach to the music business! 

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with John Sebastian Vera.  He’s the Principal Trombonist of the Pittsburgh Opera; Head of Brass & Percussion and lecturer of music entrepreneurship at the Cleveland Institute of Music; adjunct Professor of Trombone at Duquesne University; Co-Founder of the Third Coast Trombone Retreat; and co-host of the Trombone Retreat podcast listened to in over 130 countries.

His portfolio career also includes performing with many orchestras, being an artist for Thein Instruments, and he’s the designer of the JSV signature trombone mouthpiece sold through Houghton Horns.

Make sure you check out Sebastian's interview to hear his 360-degree approach to the music business! 

Today we released part one of our interview with Penelope Sonder. She’s the Chief Operating Officer of the art tech company NALA. It’s an acronym for the networked artistic learning algorithm that matches artists with buyers and designers. 

Penelope has nearly 20 years in the fine art industry, and prior to NALA, she was a self-employed art advisor and held various positions in galleries in the UK and Germany. 

Artists of all types will be impressed with the innovative ways NALA is connecting artists with buyers from around the world! https://nala.art/home

Today we released part one of our interview with Penelope Sonder. She’s the Chief Operating Officer of the art tech company NALA. It’s an acronym for the networked artistic learning algorithm that matches artists with buyers and designers. 

Penelope has nearly 20 years in the fine art industry, and prior to NALA, she was a self-employed art advisor and held various positions in galleries in the UK and Germany. 

Artists of all types will be impressed with the innovative ways NALA is connecting artists with buyers from around the world! https://nala.art/home

Today we released part two of our interview with Linda Sibio Simmons. She’s a performance artist, painter, educator, and founder of Bezerk Productions, a nonprofit arts collective that promotes art and awareness of artists with mental challenges. 

Linda has identified as a “schizophrenic artist” since 1991. Her works have been shown in venues such as Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Franklin Furnace in New York City, and several organizations, including the Rockefeller Foundation and California Arts Council have supported her work.

Hear Linda's inspirational journey, and learn how she's built a community and helped numerous artists over the years. 

https://www.lindasibio.com/ and https://www.crazyforaday.com/

Today we released part one of our interview with Linda Sibio Simmons. She’s a performance artist, painter, educator, and founder of Bezerk Productions, a nonprofit arts collective that promotes art and awareness of artists with mental challenges. 

Linda has identified as a “schizophrenic artist” since 1991. Her works have been shown in venues such as Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Franklin Furnace in New York City, and several organizations, including the Rockefeller Foundation and California Arts Council have supported her work.

Hear Linda's inspirational journey, and learn how she's built a community and helped numerous artists over the years. 

https://www.lindasibio.com/ and https://www.crazyforaday.com/

Today we released part two of our interview with luthier Gregg Alf on June 29.  After training at the Cremona Violinmaking School, he founded Alf Studios, where his work has won highest honors at numerous international competitions and exhibitions.

Gregg has built instruments for some of the most distinguished violinists and violists of our time, and in 2013 one of his violins sold at auction for $132,000—then, a world record price for living violin makers.

Join us for this fascinating conversation as Gregg shares the artistry that goes into making world class instruments! https://www.alfstudios.com/

Today we released part one of our interview with luthier Gregg Alf on June 29.  After training at the Cremona Violinmaking School, he founded Alf Studios, where his work has won highest honors at numerous international competitions and exhibitions.

Gregg has built instruments for some of the most distinguished violinists and violists of our time, and in 2013 one of his violins sold at auction for $132,000—then, a world record price for living violin makers.

Join us for this fascinating conversation as Gregg shares the artistry that goes into making world class instruments! https://www.alfstudios.com/

This week one the podcast is part two of our interview with Louis Marks and Fabian Brown. They’re the co-founders of “Third Way Cultural Alliance,” a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting intelligent contemporary music as art. 

Louis has been in the music industry for nearly 20 years and has worked in fields ranging from merchandise to licensing. He purchased Ropeadope Music Entertainment in 2005 and created a label that has released music of artists including Ramsey Lewis and Snarky Puppy. 

Fabian Brown is a multi-talented musician, entrepreneur, and community advocate hailing from the Greater Philadelphia area. With over 20 years of experience in the music industry, Fabian currently serves as the President of Ropeadope, an international independent record label.

If you're a musician, you'll enjoy hearing how Third Way is giving access to musicians and promoting music that might otherwise not be produced. https://www.twca.xyz/

Today we released part one of our interview with Louis Marks and Fabian Brown. They’re the co-founders of “Third Way Cultural Alliance,” a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting intelligent contemporary music as art. 

Louis has been in the music industry for nearly 20 years and has worked in fields ranging from merchandise to licensing. He purchased Ropeadope Music Entertainment in 2005 and created a label that has released music of artists including Ramsey Lewis and Snarky Puppy. 

Fabian Brown is a multi-talented musician, entrepreneur, and community advocate hailing from the Greater Philadelphia area. With over 20 years of experience in the music industry, Fabian currently serves as the President of Ropeadope, an international independent record label.

If you're a musician, you'll enjoy hearing how Third Way is giving access to musicians and promoting music that might otherwise not be produced. https://www.twca.xyz/