Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts Entrepreneur

One of our favorite guests, Sharon Burch, rejoins the "Feeding the Starving Artist" podcast.

Sharon began teaching general music in 1987. Constantly pursuing the best methods of educationally connecting with students, she is a certified teacher with the International Piano Teaching Foundation, earned a master’s degree as a Professional Educator and uses a combination of strategies to enable kids to experience concepts in the classroom. Teaching creatively, Sharon introduced Freddie the Frog to her classroom of music students in 1995 and discovered the magic of games, storytelling and puppetry in teaching.

She authored Freddie the Frog and the Thump in the Night, Freddie the Frog and the Bass Clef Monster, Freddie the Frog and the Mysterious Wahooooo, and Freddie the Frog and the Secret of Crater Island as the first of several adventuresome stories introducing fundamental music concepts.

Sharon Burch began teaching general music in 1987. Constantly pursuing the best methods of educationally connecting with students, she is a certified teacher with the International Piano Teaching Foundation, earned a master’s degree as a Professional Educator and uses a combination of strategies to enable kids to experience concepts in the classroom. Teaching creatively, Sharon introduced Freddie the Frog to her classroom of music students in 1995 and discovered the magic of games, storytelling and puppetry in teaching.

She authored Freddie the Frog and the Thump in the Night, Freddie the Frog and the Bass Clef Monster, Freddie the Frog and the Mysterious Wahooooo, and Freddie the Frog and the Secret of Crater Island as the first of several adventuresome stories introducing fundamental music concepts.

Join Rick and Ron as they continue their conversation with Los Angeles-based saxophonist Bob Reynolds in the next episode of the "Feeding the Starving Artist" podcast.

Bob is a Grammy-winning member of the instrumental group Snarky Puppy, an award-winning composer, and a prolific recording artist with 10 ⁠top-selling solo albums⁠ to his credit.

Widely known for his work with both ⁠Snarky⁠ and ⁠John Mayer⁠, he’s been a featured soloist with Grammy-winning instrumentalists like Larry Carlton, Chris Botti, and Jeff Lorber and worked with a host of pop artists including Michael Bublé, Idina Menzel, Josh Groban, The 1975, and USHER.

Join Rick and Ron as they host Los Angeles-based saxophonist Bob Reynolds in the next episode of the "Feeding the Starving Artist" podcast.

Bob is a Grammy-winning member of the instrumental group Snarky Puppy, an award-winning composer, and a prolific recording artist with 10 top-selling solo albums to his credit.

Widely known for his work with both Snarky and John Mayer, he’s been a featured soloist with Grammy-winning instrumentalists like Larry Carlton, Chris Botti, and Jeff Lorber and worked with a host of pop artists including Michael Bublé, Idina Menzel, Josh Groban, The 1975, and USHER.

Peter Wilson shares some "behind the scenes" stories from the Obama White House as he joins the podcast. Peter served as concertmaster for "The President's Own" Marine Band during his illustrious service as a military musician.

Peter  is a multifaceted violinist, conductor, arranger, and composer Peter currently serves as ⁠Music Director⁠ of the ⁠Richmond Philharmonic⁠ and ⁠The American Prize⁠-winning ⁠Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra⁠ in Virginia as well as Artistic Director and Conductor of the ⁠American Festival Pops Orchestra⁠ in the National Capital Region. He began his career as Concertmaster of the Walt Disney World Orchestra, has conducted the National Symphony and the National Gallery of Art Orchestras, and holds degrees from Northwestern and Catholic University, where he earned a Doctor of Musical Arts.

Don't miss Peter and his great storytelling on this week's show.

Peter Wilson joins the podcast! Join Rick and Ron as they have talk about Peter's career as an artist entrepreneur.

Peter Wilson is an engaging and multifaceted violinist, conductor, arranger, and composer whose artistry has been noted as “first-class” by The Washington Post. He is the former senior enlisted music advisor to The White House, where he led countless ensembles and performed as a Marine violinist for 30 years in direct support of five Presidents. Upon retiring as String Section Commander of the Marine Band, he was awarded the Legion of Merit. Peter currently serves as Music Director of the Richmond Philharmonic and The American Prize-winning Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra in Virginia as well as Artistic Director and Conductor of the American Festival Pops Orchestra in the National Capital Region. He began his career as Concertmaster of the Walt Disney World Orchestra, has conducted the National Symphony and the National Gallery of Art Orchestras, and holds degrees from Northwestern and Catholic University, where he earned a Doctor of Musical Arts.

Acting coach Jason Buyer rejoins the podcast!

Jason began casting extras and commercials in his home town of Chicago, Illinois nearly twenty years ago. His casting background is extensive. He was the senior casting coordinator at Warner Bros. Television, (Eastwick, Zero Effect, Thieves, Harry Stone, Bull), the casting associate at Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer Casting (Rude Awakening, Any Day Now, The Gregory Hines Show, Glory, Rag and Bone), and the former casting associate at Weber & Associates Casting at MGM (Dead Like Me, She Spies, Fame Encore, Stargate -SG1, Soldier of Fortune, The Outer Limits, The Crow, 12 Angry Men, The Gingerbread Man, A Hero From Zero)

Jason was the CEO of Marketing The Actor and The Casting Playhouse, making a name for himself with his unique approach to the audition process. Jason now teaches “The Formula” to beginning and advanced acting students, which is the only audition technique class taught entirely from the casting perspective. He currently offers private one-on-one mock audition classes as well as group classes for all levels in person in NYC, and on Zoom.

Jason continues to be an invited keynote speaker at numerous universities, conducting marketing seminars for their graduating seniors and theatre students. He is a former adjunct professor for Columbia College, Chicago, running the Semester In LA Acting Program. Jason’s first book, Inside The Audition Room is now available at Samuel French Bookstore in Los Angeles, The Drama Bookshop in NYC, Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com. Jason latest project is the Need A Reader Actor App, now available on the App Store & Google Play.  Need A Reader connects actors with readers for auditions, self tapes, classes, rehearsals and practice. In his “spare” time, Jason enjoys spending time with his two children, ages 20 and 16.

Acting coach Jason Buyer joins the podcast!

Jason began casting extras and commercials in his home town of Chicago, Illinois nearly twenty years ago. His casting background is extensive. He was the senior casting coordinator at Warner Bros. Television, (Eastwick, Zero Effect, Thieves, Harry Stone, Bull), the casting associate at Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer Casting (Rude Awakening, Any Day Now, The Gregory Hines Show, Glory, Rag and Bone), and the former casting associate at Weber & Associates Casting at MGM (Dead Like Me, She Spies, Fame Encore, Stargate -SG1, Soldier of Fortune, The Outer Limits, The Crow, 12 Angry Men, The Gingerbread Man, A Hero From Zero)

Jason was the CEO of Marketing The Actor and The Casting Playhouse, making a name for himself with his unique approach to the audition process. Jason now teaches “The Formula” to beginning and advanced acting students, which is the only audition technique class taught entirely from the casting perspective. He currently offers private one-on-one mock audition classes as well as group classes for all levels in person in NYC, and on Zoom.

Jason continues to be an invited keynote speaker at numerous universities, conducting marketing seminars for their graduating seniors and theatre students. He is a former adjunct professor for Columbia College, Chicago, running the Semester In LA Acting Program. Jason’s first book, Inside The Audition Room is now available at Samuel French Bookstore in Los Angeles, The Drama Bookshop in NYC, Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com. Jason latest project is the Need A Reader Actor App, now available on the App Store & Google Play.  Need A Reader connects actors with readers for auditions, self tapes, classes, rehearsals and practice. In his “spare” time, Jason enjoys spending time with his two children, ages 20 and 16.

Join Rick and Ron as they have continue their conversation with award winning screenwriter, director, and Tim Metcalfe.

Tim Metcalfe, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, had his first film, "Revenge of the Nerds," released in 1984, and he has been busy penning a new film every year or two ever since. His credits include Kalifornia and The Haunting in Connecticut.

Join Rick and Ron as they have a fun conversation with award winning screenwriter, director, and Tim Metcalfe.

Tim Metcalfe, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, had his first film, "Revenge of the Nerds," released in 1984, and he has been busy penning a new film every year or two ever since. His credits include Kalifornia and The Haunting in Connecticut.