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Amos Levy, aka DJ Thermos, is the Music Technology Coordinator for the YMCA Lighthouse Project, an after school program that empowers students to better their communities through media arts and leadership. Based out of the Homewood-Brushton YMCA, the Lighthouse Project serves as a training incubator for local youth exploring music, media, and artistic expression. In this episode, I sat down with Amos and one of his students to learn about the great things happening in Homewood.

Kevin Saftner is the former General Manager of James Street Gastropub in Pittsburgh, PA. He has been a part of numerous live music ventures in the Iron City, with experience in owning & operating venues and booking local artists. In this episode, we discussed the unfortunate closing of James Street Gastropub, his more recent ventures, and what it takes to build & sustain live entertainment in Pittsburgh’s music ecosystem.

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Joseph Badaczewski is a musician, composer, and arranger in Pittsburgh, PA. He has performed for millions of people across the globe, touring with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Brandon Flowers of the Killers, and Beauty Slap. He teaches jazz trumpet at Duquesne University and has recorded musical spots for ESPN. In this episode, Joe talks about his amazing career, second chances, and the connection of music makers.

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Duquesne

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Joseph Badaczewski is a musician, composer, and arranger in Pittsburgh, PA. He has performed for millions of people across the globe, touring with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Brandon Flowers of the Killers, and Beauty Slap. He teaches jazz trumpet at Duquesne University and has recorded musical spots for ESPN. In this episode, Joe talks about his amazing career, second chances, and the power of passion for music and personal connection.

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Super Bowl

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Beauty Slap

The Pittsburgh Music Ecosystem Study is the outcome of an intensive 10-month process, including input from more than 1,800 musicians, civic leaders and others. In this episode, we discuss audience development and conclude our coverage of the project.

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The Pittsburgh Music Ecosystem Study is the outcome of an intensive 10-month process, including input from more than 1,800 musicians, civic leaders and others. In this episode, we discuss suggestions 3+4 of the five, including Regulatory Reform and Industry Development.

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The Pittsburgh Music Ecosystem Study is the outcome of an intensive 10-month process, including input from more than 1,800 musicians, civic leaders and others. It reveals strengths and weaknesses within Pittsburgh’s interconnected music ecosystem, as well as promising opportunities for progress. In this episode, we discuss the first two suggestions of the study.

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The Pittsburgh Music Ecosystem Study is the outcome of an intensive 10-month process, including input from more than 1,800 musicians, civic leaders and others. It reveals strengths and weaknesses within Pittsburgh’s interconnected music ecosystem, as well as promising opportunities for progress. In this episode, we introduce the study and its presenters.

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James Blachly is the Music Director of the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra in Johnstown, PA. Mr. Blachly has garnered attention for his innovative concert programming & advocacy of contemporary works, his work with children’s music opportunities, and for his perspectives in business leadership and cultural development. His recent concert with the Johnstown Symphony in a former steel mill was featured on Katie Couric’s ‘America Inside Out.’

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Jim cunningham is the Host of the WQED Morning Show, the voice of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and Senior Executive Producer at Pittsburgh’s voice of the arts, WQED fm89.3. He’s curated a career filled with the love of classical music and of learning, and has captured insights from almost every musician to have come through Pittsburgh.

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