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Summer Break Flashback: Michael Nielsen

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Today, for my Summer Break Flashback series, Ninja Tracks composer and guitarist, Michael Nielsen, is my guest! Michael is a great guy, and I guarantee you know his music… Forza 6/7 and Splinter Cell for XBOX, independent film scores and just about every major motion picture trailer you’ve heard in the last ten years. He’s also got a terrifically entertaining YouTube channel called “Big Hairy Guitars”, where he reviews all sorts of guitars, pedals and gear, so make sure to check it out- Enjoy!

Summer Break Flashback: James Conlon

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Maestro James Conlon, y’all! I bet you’re curious how one becomes the Music Director of Los Angeles Opera and Principal Conductor of the Italian RAI National Symphony Orchestra- well, here’s your chance! We cover it from nuts to bolts- stories, stories, stories- Maria Callas, Juilliard, The Big Break and a whole lot more! Happy summer, everyone- Enjoy!

Summer Break Flashback: Grant Gershon

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Continuing my summer break, I’m reissuing another one of my favorites: Grant Gershon! The LAMC, LA Opera and the International stage are his homes. A master musician, Grant is not only one of the best in the biz, he’s also unbelievably pleasant, inspirational and dedicated to his art. I hope you enjoy our extended chat!

Episode 71: Roberto Cani, Concertmaster- LA Opera Orchestra

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Roberto Cani, concertmaster of the LA Opera Orchestra, is my guest this week! We get into it- childhood, career, defeats, and triumphs. Roberto is an open book, and it’s one of the qualities I enjoy most about this fascinating master musician. Enjoy!

Episode 70: Nino Sanikidze

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Nino Sanikidze, pianist extraordinaire, is my guest. There’s nothing better for a singer than finding a collaborator who LOVES singers, has a tremendous breadth of knowledge and is one of the very best at what he or she does. Nino is all of these things. Oh, and she’s really sweet and supportive. Nino is one of a kind, and I hope you enjoy our chat- I sure did.

MY BLOG

Me, me, me.

In case you missed it, I was on the Choir Chat Podcast! John C. Hughes graciously let me ramble on and on about anything but music. We cover politics, healthcare, coastal "elitism", fraud syndrome, and I probably mentioned that I like singing in choirs in...
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Brotherhood

I have great friends. I think, or hope, you do too. There's something about the closeness of being with my own gender that is comforting- the ability to speak frankly and in short-hand. I suppose that's why we have, "guys night out" and, "girls night out", right? Do...
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Coup

coup d'état  [koo dey-tah; French koo dey-ta] 1. a sudden and decisive action in politics, especially one resulting in a change of government illegally or by force.                                                                                        Trump and his...
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Election

Well, Donald Trump is our new president-elect. A phrase I never expected to write, until Bernie Sanders was defeated by Wasserman Schultz and our Democratic party, that is. How did Hillary and all of her ivy-league helpers not see, AT ALL, what was happening in this...
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LATEST NEWS

Chorus America 2017

by | March 15, 2017 | News, Podcast | 2 Comments

I'm happy to announce that I will be a presenter at this year's Chorus America conference in Los Angeles. I'll be accompanied by fellow podcasters, Ryan Guth of Choir Ninja and John Hughes of Choir Chat, where we'll chat about our podcasts, the burden of celebrity,...
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Official media outlet and content provider for the LA Opera

by | November 14, 2016 | Home, News | 0 Comments

I'm very happy to announce a new partnership between LWAG and the LA Opera. I will be collaborating to help promote future LAO productions by producing short-form excerpts from my interviews with LAO artists, directors, and the like. It's a great opportunity for me to...
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Summer Break Flashback: James Conlon

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