There is still incessant construction happening in my apartment building so no audio intro this week! But that doesn’t mean the episode is any less awesome! This week we have actor, Eric Staves! Eric worked with  Chicago Fringe Opera for our production of In the Penal Colony and we became fast friends. Eric is a … Continue reading Episode #56: Doing the Work with Eric Staves →

This week we have Rachel Aubuchon! Rachel is a gifted Collaborative Pianist living in North Carolina who happens to be dating previous guest of the show, Nathan Ward! Nathan and Rachel just finished collaborating on a recital series featuring the works of Schubert. Rachel and I talk about tree houses, Finnish art song, and Buster … Continue reading Episode #55: Doing the Work with Rachel Aubuchon →

This week we have Zachary Vanderburg on the Podcast! Zach and I are currently starring in Chicago Fringe Opera’s production of In The Penal Colony! I’ve known Zach for a long time and it’s been nice to get to reconnect and make some killer art together. We talk about our love of Daron Hagen, singing … Continue reading Episode #54: Doing the Work with Zachary Vanderburg →

This week we have conductor Cathy O’Shaughnessy on the podcast! Cathy is the founder of Windy City Opera and is currently conducting with Chicago Fringe Opera in their production of Philip Glass’ In The Penal Colony. Cathy is so smart, funny, kind, and extremely talented. We talk skipping grades, The Shawshank Redemption, and women in music. … Continue reading Episode #53: Doing the Work with Cathy O’Shaughnessy →

This week we have Bridget Skaggs on the Podcast! Bridget is on of the founding members of Fourth Coast Ensemble and we talk all about it! It’s inception, mission, and current projects! Bridget is also an impassioned Yogi and just a fun and bright person. We talk vocal chamber music, getting enough rest, self marketing! … Continue reading Episode #52: Doing the Work with Bridget Skaggs →

This week we have Dr. Jon Clements on the Podcast! Jon is a Professor of Voice at Arkansas Tech University. Jon was one of my first voice teachers and is living that academic high life! We talk Luther College, dogs, sight singing, and Dirty Loops! Jon is awesome and we had a blast recording this … Continue reading Episode #51: Doing the Work with Jon Clements →

This week we celebrate one year of Doing the Work with Matthan Black! I had so much fun guest interviewing Matthan for his 50th episode. Matthan has done such an amazing job of bringing you so many different artistic perspectives over the last year and I’m excited to finally share his. We talk about his … Continue reading Episode #50: Doing the Work with Matthan Black →

This week we have Hope Littwin on the Podcast! Hope is a composer and singer-songwriter who has just released her debut Album, Husk.  Hope and I talk about the album, the recording process, her love of Mozart and Bach, and having the guts to do your own thing. Her album is live on iTunes and … Continue reading Episode #49: Doing the Work with Hope Littwin →

This week we have Holly Ruth Gale! Holly Ruth was my first collegiate voice teacher at Arkansas Tech University and she left a deep mark on my soul. Holly Ruth taught me to make your words matter, to sing with your full self, and to read as much as you can get your hands on. … Continue reading Episode #48: Doing the Work with Holly Ruth Gale →

This episode of Doing the Work is with Nick Ward! Nick is our first Legacy Guest! Nick’s brother is Nathan Ward of episode #27 fame. This week he gets the 5-star DTW treatment. Nick works for his family business, Western Forms, which is a construction equipment company based in Kansas City, Missouri. Nick and I talk subvocalization, our … Continue reading Episode #47: Doing the Work with Nick Ward →