Today's guest is Michelle Barraclough, adjunct professor of flute. She shares her story of becoming a musician in a family that was unsure about that career path. Turns out it was, so tune in for a dive into the world of flutes, piccolos, and making great music.

Follow Prof. Barraclough at www.michelle8va.weebly.com.

Our show is produced by faculty and students; theme music is from Justin Morell. Find out the latest news and events on Facebook.

We're sitting down today with Dr. Matt Keown, percussionist extraordinaire, to hear about his busy life as a professional musician, teacher...and avid snowboarder! Along the way we'll catch some life lessons and advice for young musicians looking to make their way beyond school.

• www.mattkeownpercussion.com
• Icarus Quartet's new album Big Things

Our show is produced by faculty and students; theme music is from Justin Morell. Find out the latest news and events on Facebook.

For our pilot episode we sit down with Dr. Justin Morell, professor of theory, jazz, and composition at LVC. In addition to being a world-class jazz guitarist and composer, Justin has a pretty fascinating background that you'd never, ever know from his modest demeanor. What's the big deal? Well, listen and find out!

• All Without Words: Variations Inspired by Loren (feat. Justin Morell), John Daversa
• Subjects and Complements, Justin Morell Dectet
• Justin Morell Concerto for Guitar and Jazz Orchestra (feat. Adam Rogers), Frost Concert Jazz Band
• Exit Music for Intelligent Life on Earth, Justin Morell
• Illusion (feat. Tom Peterson, Joel DiBartolo & Alan Estes), The John Morell Quartet

Our show is produced by faculty and students; theme music is from Justin Morell. Find out the latest news and events on Facebook.