This compilation provides advice to our students directly from season two guests Andrea Warren, Rey Ramirez,, Gabe Diaz, Bob McKenna, Rebecca Kim, and Qedar Lewis.

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Qedar Lewis was one of the very first students to take part in Soundscapes in 2009, and he recently returned as a staff member at summer camp. Hear about his experience, and what advice he has for all current students!

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Rebecca Kim brings passion and a wealth of knowledge to her role as the Program Manager at Soundscapes' daily after-school program at Carver Elementary School. Learn what brought her to Soundscapes and why she has stayed with the organization for more than seven years.

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Bob McKenna, President and CEO of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber, joins Carol to talk about the unique community where Soundscapes provides its programs. Hear all the reasons Bob believes Peninsula residents should be proud of their community, and find out which musician he listens to nearly every day!

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As a Soundscapes Board Member, Executive Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and working professional musician, Gabe Diaz has lots to share around the teal table. Listen to hear about all of his roles, plus where to get great local tacos!

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For the first episode of Season 2, Dr. Andrea Warren, President and CEO of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, and Reynaldo Ramirez, Co-founder and Program Director of Soundscapes, join Carol Minter for a conversation filmed at the Ferguson Center for the Arts. Hear all about the two organizations' upcoming collaboration, and find out the surprising thing this episode's guests have in common!

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Season 2 premieres tomorrow! Listen to the season 1 recap now to catch up before Season 2 Episode 1 is released tomorrow.

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Carlton Morant is a fifth grade trumpet player in Soundscapes. He and his mother, Rahsheedah, talk about their family’s experience with the after-school music program, and why they decided to keep Carlton at Carver Elementary.

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Over the summer, Aaron Lin joined Soundscapes as a summer intern through the Bank of America Student Leader Program. Hear about his experience at Soundscapes, including the jobs he would most and least like to have!

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Soundscapes Co-founders Anne Henry and Reynaldo Ramirez share stories from the earliest days of the organization. Learn what has been most rewarding about building Soundscapes from the ground up, and why Rey almost didn’t come back after the very first day!

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