In this episode of Govs on the Go: Alumni Edition, Dean Hoon chats with Richard Ripani, a 1998 graduate of APSU’s Master’s of Music program and founder of the Nashville Jazz Youth Ensemble. Richard shares his journey as an educator, his transition into retirement (which hasn’t slowed him down!), and his passion for providing Middle Tennessee students with opportunities to grow through jazz music. Discover how his father’s love for music influenced his career and how Richard continues to give back to the APSU community through mentorship and performance.