Another week including interviews with two of my good pals, where we tackled some of the same questions regarding plans post graduation and growth and development over their 4 years at our school. Enjoy! 

I️ntro Music: Flower Moon- Vampire Weekend

Outro Music: Theme from the Planets- Dexter Wansel 

After a week hiatus due to finals and my birthday, I️ am back with a much different episode than usual. Instead of the same episode with sitting down for an hour or so interviewing my guest, I️ recorded 4 smaller interviews with graduating seniors who are getting degrees in music education. In the first part, we have Joseph Johnson Jr. and Matt Smith and I️ asked them all the same questions along the lines of the best things they learned whether it was a positive or negative learning experience, how they grew and matured as a person and where music fit into that and where they see themselves in 5 years time. All gave really solid answers and I'm really happy with how this turned out, hope you all like it and can take something from each of these admirable people!

I️ntro music: Kids-Busty and the Brass

Outro music: Fill me up Anthem- Gus Dapperton 

This week I'm joined by my housemate and fellow saxophonist Nick Dombroski. We talked about the effects of NYSSMA on students mindsets in school and how Nick managed to pursue degrees in music and computer science. It is quite apparent that we are burnt out from this semester, but had a good time chatting! 

I️ntro- Lil Dicky Sway in the Morning Freestyle

Outro- You Look Like a Flower- Richard Caiton

This week, I️'m joined by saxophonist and woodwind specialist Bill Todd. We had an amazing conversation about his rise to popularity in the New York City performing world, his appearances on television shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and how he manages to keep up with performing and refining playing on all woodwind instruments. It was really awesome picking his brain on some of these saxophone specific things, but Bill's mentality about music as a whole is super unique and inspirational. He also told a really awesome story at the end about how his move to LA turned out and how his jazz quartet and a restaurant kept each other going through the pandemic. Check it out! Instagram @Billtoddmusic

I️ntro music: Superb Bellbird - Violent Eater

Outro music: Don Toliver - What You Need

This week I'm joined by Shannon Gibbons, a singer and songwriter among many other things. We had a wonderful conversation, including her time on the latest season of American Idol, the collaborations she's done with other musicians and more. We also talked about her band Beat the System, which just released their new single "Chasing the High" available on streaming platforms. Check it out! @Shannongibbonsofficial @btsystemband

Today I was joined by Antoine Gibson, a saxophonist, composer and arranger based out of Atlanta. We talked about the music industry and how tight knit it is, as well as how you have to get out there and make the opportunities and dreams happen for yourself. Also, we talked about his marching band experiences and how that should be implemented in schools across the country. Antoine is also a Type 1 Diabetic like myself, and we talked about our personal experiences with it in life and music. Check him out on instagram! @mutalimusic

This week I'm joined by my sister Laurel, who is a clarinetist and current student teacher. We discussed the things she wish she had worked on before getting into student teaching, advice for those pursuing an education degree and some of the untold experiences you will have and most importantly who her favorite sibling is. 

Today, I'm joined by Michael Orland, pianist, arranger and vocal coach to name a few. He's worked on tv shows like American Idol for 16 years and has worked with countless top tier musicians like Elton John, Ariana Grande, Kristen Bell. We discussed the processes singers on American Idol actually went through, what it takes to make it as an artist today and more. Check it out!

Nicholas Broman and Lucas del Calvo are the duo that make up the band Dog Trainer. We talked about their musical journey from being jazz guitarists at The New School to forming an indie band together, how they've adapted their style over the years and some advice for musicians who want to explore out of their element. Their latest album Scrolling to feel better part one is out now, check them out on Spotify, Youtube and Instagram @DogTrainerMusic 

Sofia is a percussionist and composer, among many other things. We had a really good conversation about her journey and path in music, how and why she got into composing and where she hopes it can take her, as well as many other things.