GRAMMY WINNER | SINGER | SONGWRITER - Our guest this week is MATT ALBER. Los

Angeles-based singer, songwriter, Matt Alber, grew up singing in choirs. Matt learned how to make something

beautiful with his friends on stages around the world. Like an athlete, he watched himself get better at

something his body and mind were making together and eventually got his degree in music. He moved to

California to join the classical men's ensemble "Chanticleer" with whom he recorded two Grammy® Award-winning

albums. "Hide Nothing" is Matt's first album of original songs. The record was co-produced with a trusted

visionary, Jeff Crerie at "Utmosis" in San Francisco. When he's not touring or recording, Matt also directs

a choir of his own in Los Angeles called "Forever Young." The audition is fairly simple -- if you're 60 years

or older, sing with heart, and can bring something to the potluck, you're in. Most of the members are gay

or lesbian and lead incredible lives which prompted his current project which is a reality-based television

show about his experiences.

DISCUSSION TOPICS: You can have a very successful career in music after choir. Characteristics you have to

have to become a great singer and performer. Do you really need a music education background to be

successful? Tune in now for more entertainment career advice.