Melody Makers Podcast

By Melody's Traditional Music

A podcast featuring biographical and topical interviews with the composers and arrangers behind the music of Melody's Traditional Music and Afghan Press Music for the Harp

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The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.

Melody Makers Podcast episodes:

June 15, 2026 Interview with Stephanie Bennett
Stephanie Bennett is a Los Angeles harpist whose involvement in the entertainment industry is extensive and international. She has performed on movie soundtracks, in front of dignitaries and TV audiences, and with diverse singers and bands.
-Gretchen Monson, Host, for Melody’s and Afghan Press
Stephanie's Website: www.harpworld.com
Stephanie's Original Music on Melody’s: folkharp.com
Stephanie's Arrangements on Melody’s: folkharp.com
3's a Chord on Melody's: folkharp.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com
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43min
May 07, 2026 Interview with Dan Reiter & Natalie Cox
Dan Reiter was principal cellist with the Oakland Symphony for many years. It was there he met his wife, harpist Natalie Cox. Dan writes and transcribes music for both solo harp and mixed duos and trios of harp with flute and cello.
-Gretchen Monson, Host, for Melody’s and Afghan Press
Dan and Natalie’s Website: www.nataliecoxharps.com
Dan’s Music on Melody’s: folkharp.com
Dan's Music on Afghan Press: afghanpressmusic.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com
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35min
April 11, 2026 Interview with Cindy Horstman
Cindy Horstman was classically trained and then forged her own path in the jazz harp world with award-winning compositions. She now shares her distinctive style with harpists worldwide through arranging workshops and the “Play along with Cindy” YouTube series.
-Gretchen Monson, Host, for Melody’s and Afghan Press
Cindy's Website: cindyhorstman.com
Cindy's Music on Melody's: folkharp.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com
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28min
March 14, 2026 Interview with Anna Dunwoodie
Anna Dunwoodie is very active in the harp community in her homeland of New Zealand. She was instrumental in starting the Harps Aotearoa Foundation and launching Harp Fest New Zealand.
-Gretchen Monson, Host, for Melody’s and Afghan Press
Anna's Website: www.annadunwoodie.co.nz
Anna's Music on Melody's: folkharp.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com
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24min
February 04, 2026 Interview with Julia Sanders
Julia's Music on Melody's: folkharp.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com
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19min
February 03, 2026 Interview with Rachel Green
Rachel's Website: happystringmusic.com
Rachel's Music on Melody's: folkharp.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com
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34min
January 11, 2026 Interview with Christa Grix
Christa's website: www.christagrix.com
Christa's music on Melody's: folkharp.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com
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31min
December 07, 2025 Interview with Kathleen Blackwell-Plank
Kathleen’s website: www.heartseasemusic.com
Kathleen’s music on Melody’s: folkharp.com
National Standards Board for Therapeutic Musicians: www.nsbtm.org

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com
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27min
December 01, 2025 Interview with Stephanie Curcio
Stephanie's Website: stephaniecurciopublications.com
Stephanie's Music at Melody's: folkharp.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com
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31min
November 24, 2025 Interview with Sunita Staneslow
Sunita's Website: hamars.uk
Sunita's Music on Melody's: folkharp.com
Sunita's Music on Afghan: afghanpressmusic.com

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com
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32min

FAQs about Melody Makers Podcast:

How many episodes does Melody Makers Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.