Notes From Her

Notes From Her will be having an interruption in its normal podcast style to report on the Black Lives Matter movement and revolution. The series is entitled Voices From the Streets of the Black Lives Matter Movement. In this episode I, Xochitl Hernandez, do an in-depth interview at the Pasadena Candlelight Vigil May 31st with Black journalist James Fore (one of the speakers at the demonstration) and Reverend Rae Huang (one of the organizers of the vigil). For more information on LA Voice go to https://www.lavoice.org/Click on this link https://xochitlhernandez.home.blog/2020/05/30/beyond-anti-racism-what-we-can-do-to-help-blacklivesmatter-2/ to access my blog post providing a list of resources and action steps including:-educational resources (books, shows, documentaries, podcasts)-links to donate to orgs & GoFundMe’s (Bail funds, non-profits, grass roots organization, fundraisers for protestor supplies, fundraisers for damaged small business)-links to demonstrations, town hall meetings-links to call representatives, including scriptsStay musical, stay safe, stay empowered and stay educated. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Notes From Her will be having an interruption in its normal podcast style to report on the Black Lives Matter movement and revolution. These are the interviews and soundbites that I, Xochitl Hernandez, reported on and gathered on May 31, 2020 at Santa Monica, Fairfax, and Pasadena City Hall at the Pasadena Candlelight Vigil. Click on this link https://xochitlhernandez.home.blog/2020/05/30/beyond-anti-racism-what-we-can-do-to-help-blacklivesmatter-2/ to access my blog post providing a list of action steps and resources on how to affect change including:-educational resources (books, shows, documentaries, podcasts)-links to donate to orgs & GoFundMe’s (Bail funds, non-profits, grass roots organization, fundraisers for protestor supplies, fundraisers for damaged small business)-links to demonstrations, town hall meetings-links to call representatives, including scriptsFollow @notesfromher_ on Instagram and Twitter and like Notes From Her on Facebook.Stay musical, stay safe, stay empowered and stay educated. BLACK LIVES MATTER.

Welcome to PART THREE of Dr. Zanaida Robles’s interview. Listen to hear Dr. Robles talk about the importance of musicians knowing their WORTH $$$, reasons and ways that she is an advocate for diversity and inclusion as a music educator, and the importance of multicultural representation to amplify the voices for people of color in the arts.Find out how embracing and celebrating our cultural lineage shapes our musical identity making our art that much more necessary to the music industry.For more information on Dr. Zanaida Robles, go to http://zanaidarobles.com/Resources for musicians in need of relief funds and ways to monetize their art in quarantine:agmarelief.org/medium.com/@shesaid.so/communi…vid-19-f5b2ff75bbf6For more teaching resources for Music Educators (including lesson plans, music theory activities, sing-alongs, music videos, and more) go to: 1. https://etmla.org/online-virtual-resources/#2. https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9354487/guide-remote-music-education-virtual-resources-coronavirus3. https://www.laopera.org/community/whats-new-in-la-opera-connects/Follow Notes From Her on Instagram and Twitter @notesfromher_ and like Notes From Her on Facebook!Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @xochimilca_Stay musical, STAY SAFE, and stay empowered.

Hey everyone! Welcome to PART TWO of Dr. Zanaida Robles’s interview where she shares how she is teaching during COVID-19. Also, it’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Teaching is already a challenge enough, now with virtual education in self-isolation, teachers and especially music educators (private instructors, choral/orchestral conductors) are finding a way to still teach and keep their students engaged in music just like Dr. Robles. Send a thank you or appreciation note to a teacher today for all that they do. Thank you teachers! You are some of the biggest, most resilient superheroes!Dr. Robles also poses the question, could this self-isolation produce a renaissance of the most resilient musicians and artists ever? For more teaching resources for Music Educators (including lesson plans, music theory activities, sing-alongs, music videos, and more) go to: 1. https://etmla.org/online-virtual-resources/#2. https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9354487/guide-remote-music-education-virtual-resources-coronavirus3. https://www.laopera.org/community/whats-new-in-la-opera-connects/For more information on Dr. Zanaida Robles, go to http://zanaidarobles.com/Stay tuned for PART THREE of Dr. Robles’s interview on the importance of empowering musicians of color. Follow Notes From Her on Instagram and Twitter @notesfromher_ and like Notes From Her on Facebook!Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @xochimilca_Stay musical, STAY SAFE, and stay empowered.

Welcome to PART ONE of Dr. Zanaida Robles itnerview. The fellow CSUN Alum and CSU Long Beach/USC graduate is a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion in music education and performance. She is passionate about using music as a tool for empowerment and social justice. Dr. Robles has had a career as a vocalist in Europe and the U.S. under Gustavo Dudamel, is a music educator, social activist, a studio singer for major movies like Creed and Frozen 2, an adjudicator for choral festivals, and is currently the choral director at Harvard Westlake! This is just PART ONE of a three-part episode and it’s ALL ABOUT ZANAIDA! Listen to hear her background story of her musical journey and how she got to teaching where she is now!For more information on Dr. Zanaida Robles, go to http://zanaidarobles.com/Be sure to check out LA Opera At Home series during this quarantine for broadcasts of past performances, sing-alongs, and living-room recitals from the world’s opera stars! https://www.laopera.org/discover/laoathome/Need something to educate and entertain your kiddos during this time? Go to LA Opera Connects to view educational resources, lesson plans, activities for kids, performance videos, sing-alongs, and podcasts! https://www.laopera.org/community/whats-new-in-la-opera-connects/Be sure to tune in to PART TWO where Dr. Robles talks about how she is teaching as a music educator VIRTUALLY during this pandemic.Music used in this video is from Dr. Robles’s YouTube channel-a video of her conducting Hail Holy Queen. Watch full video HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwcw53eFKZo&t=18s Follow Notes From Her on Instagram and Twitter @notesfromher_ and like Notes From Her on Facebook!Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @xochimilca_Stay musical, STAY SAFE, and stay empowered.

Welcome to PART THREE of Raehann’s interview. In this episode, Raehann gets real with the affects of the COVID-19 pandemic and self-isolation on her personal and professional singing life. She expresses how she is coping and also provides insight for singers and creatives in self-isolation.Some financial resources for opera singers, musical artists, performers, and creatives affected by COVID-19 pandemic: https://agmarelief.org/https://medium.com/@shesaid.so/community-reactions-music-industry-resources-for-support-and-relief-against-covid-19-f5b2ff75bbf6For more information on Raehann go to http://www.raehann.com/TUNE IN TODAY AT 4PM TO watch Raehann’s living-room recital where she sings some classics, African American spirituals, and those Jamaican folk songs she talked about! https://www.laopera.org/discover/laoathome/living-room-recitals/Be sure to check out LA Opera At Home series during this quarantine for broadcasts of past performances, sing-alongs, and living-room recitals from the world’s opera stars! https://www.laopera.org/discover/laoathome/Need something to educate and entertain your kiddos during this time? Go to LA Opera Connects to view educational resources, lesson plans, activities for kids, performance videos, sing-alongs, and podcasts! https://www.laopera.org/community/whats-new-in-la-opera-connects/Follow Notes From Her on Instagram and Twitter @notesfromher_ and like Notes From Her on Facebook!Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @xochimilcaaa Stay musical, STAY SAFE, and stay empowered.

This is Part 2 of Raehann’s interview where she provides great insight and advice on how an opera singer builds their career, gets gigs, and makes a profitable living with national and international singing competitions, young artist programs, and more!Tune in April 27 to hear PART THREE of Raehann’s interview where we talk music and the life of a professional singer quarantine style. She shares her experience and tips on how she is coping with self-isolation in COVID-19 both personally and as a professional opera singer. For classical musicians: to stay informed on the latest young artist programs, gigs, competitions (nationally and internationally), scholarships, and other performance engagements go to https://yaptracker.com/ and create an account to apply for opportunities and stay updated! Over 3,000 opportunities and contract notifications published each year!For more information on Raehann go to http://www.raehann.com/Need something to do while we are in isolation? Watch Raehann’s living-room recital where she sings some classics, African American spirituals, and those Jamaican folk song she talked about on April 27, 2020 at 4pm PST here https://www.laopera.org/discover/laoathome/living-room-recitals/Be sure to check out LA Opera At Home series during this quarantine for broadcasts of past performances, sing-alongs, and living-room recitals from the world’s opera stars! https://www.laopera.org/discover/laoathome/Need something to educate and entertain your kiddos during this time? Go to LA Opera Connects to view educational resources, lesson plans, activities for kids, performance videos, sing-alongs, and podcasts! https://www.laopera.org/community/whats-new-in-la-opera-connects/Follow Notes From Her on Instagram and Twitter @notesfromher_ and like Notes From Her on Facebook!Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @xochimilcaaa Stay musical, STAY SAFE, and stay empowered.

Long time no podcast MOCs! We are in the middle of the world pandemic of COVID-19; therefore, Notes From Her is airing a special Season 2: Self-Isolation Edition! In Season 2’s first episode, I interview international opera star Raehann Bryce Davis and PART ONE is ALL ABOUT HER, her ethnic background, and what it means for her to identify as a Black artist. We discuss pushing the status quo of opera as she encourages artists to create new music/stories, include diversity, and explore how to make opera champion every gender, ethnicity, and community worldwide. As an artist who primarily performs in Europe she provides some very interesting insights on differences and similarities between how opera is presented in the United States and how opera is presented in Europe!Tune in April 25th for PART TWO of Raehann’s interview where she discusses great career advice/tips for singers in regards to young artist programs, how to gain connections/scholarships/money, and the impact of competing in competitions. 1. Raehann singing O Don Fatale in her debut at Opera Vlaanderen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNk262JvKBc2. Sanctuary Road: No. 1, Write (Live) composed by Paul Moravec with librettist Mark Campbell performed with Oratorio Society of New York Orchestra (performers: Laquita Mitchell, Raehann Bryce-Davis, Joshua Blue, Malcolm J. Merriweather, Dashon Burton, and Kent Tritle) open.spotify.com/album/2NCIzBNrmH…utoplay=true&v=L3. Sanctuary Road: No. 14, Rain (Live) composed by Paul Moravec with librettist Mark Campbell performed with Oratorio Society of New York Orchestra (performers: Laquita Mitchell, Raehann Bryce-Davis, Joshua Blue, Malcolm J. Merriweather, Dashon Burton, and Kent Tritle) open.spotify.com/album/2NCIzBNrmH…utoplay=true&v=LFor more information on Raehann go to http://www.raehann.com/Need something to do while we are in isolation? Watch Raehann’s living-room recital where she sings some classics, African American spirituals, and those Jamaican folk song she talked about on April 27, 2020 at 4pm PST here https://www.laopera.org/discover/laoathome/living-room-recitals/Be sure to check out LA Opera At Home series during this quarantine for broadcasts of past performances, sing-alongs, and living-room recitals from the world’s opera stars! https://www.laopera.org/discover/laoathome/Need something to educate and entertain your kiddos during this time? Go to LA Opera Connects to view educational resources, lesson plans, activities for kids, performance videos, sing-alongs, and podcasts! https://www.laopera.org/community/whats-new-in-la-opera-connects/Follow Notes From Her on Instagram and Twitter @notesfromher_ and like Notes From Her on Facebook!Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @xochimilcaaa Stay musical, STAY SAFE, and stay empowered.

Notes From Her's season 1-episode 7 features MOC Maria Elena Altany an opera singer who performs primarily for The Industry LA. In this episode, Maria Elena speaks on how music and singing saved her and why it is an important means of survival. Don't know what the issue of colorism is or what it means when she calls herself "white-passing?" Listen to find out! Stick around to also hear Maria talk about pertinent issues to women’s health such as the effects of birth control, motherhood, her mental health journey and how to manage all of this as a freelance performer! After listening to this episode, I invite you to ask yourself: what kind of privileges do you have? How can you use these privileges to help others? For ways you can use your privileges to help others and ways to help undocumented immigrants, go to: https://hbr.org/2018/09/use-your-everyday-privilege-to-help-othershttps://www.sfweekly.com/news/feature/use-privilege-good/https://www.welcomingamerica.org/engage/take-actionhttps://www.aclu-wa.org/pages/5-things-you-can-do-fight-immigrant-familiesTo find a free clinic near you, go to: https://www.freeclinics.com/To find a therapist or doctor right for you, go to: https://www.psychologytoday.com/usFor more info on Maria Elena and her upcoming performances; visit: https://www.mariaelenaaltany.com/For more on performances with The Industry LA, visit: https://theindustryla.org/Soundbites used from Maria Elena singing in The Industry LA's Crescent City and singing at The Hammer Museum.Follow Notes From Her @notesfromher_ on Instagram and Twitter and like Notes From Her on Facebook! Don't forget to subscribe, rate/review, and leave a comment!Follow host @xochitlmilkaaa on Instagram and Twitter!