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Episode 69: Miah Im

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Pianist, conductor, coach, prompter and erstwhile violinist, Miah Im is my guest this week. She’s one of those people who almost always has a smile on her face, despite the fact that she’s a musical force to be reckoned with. That seem like a rare find in any field, especially music. This is another great episode for folks who are interested in getting into the classical music biz, because Miah seems to do a bit of everything! Thanks for listening- Enjoy!

Episode 68: Russell Thomas

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Tenor, Russell Thomas, is my guest this week! We talk about career, rep, fees, finances, retirement and a whole lot more. Russell is a world-class talent, and he’s very thoughtful and quick to share his insights- especially regarding the precarious and careful climb to the top. Enjoy!

Episode 67: Shola Richards

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Positivity guru, Shola Richards, is my guest this week! This guy’s the real deal- we talk about very personal memories and events in our lives, and the catalysts for change. Shola’s hot button is bullying, especially in the workplace )something adults don’t talk about) and he’s on a mission to educate, enlighten and sow the seeds of positivity, kindness, and empathy- this is a guy I can get behind, because these are the most important qualities within all of us, and sometimes, we need a little help remembering to get out of our own little worlds. AMIRIGHT? Pick up his book, “Making Work Work” on Amazon and get to know him- Hardcover for $8.44… WHAAAT?(there’s a link on the LWAG website). He’s definitely a fellow worth knowing! Enjoy, and thanks for listening!

Episode 66: Todd Strange and Arnold Geis

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Hey y’all! It’s our, “Three Tenors of the LAO Chorus” episode! Yup- Todd Strange and Arnold Geis are my guests this week, and I couldn’t be happier. It was a VERY last minute proposition, but this episode is certainly in keeping with my need to mix things up. Totally improvised, off the cuff, and EXACTLY the conversation you’d get if you were a fly on the wall in the dressing room. Enjoy, and thanks for listening!

Episode 65: James Martin Schaefer 2017

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Marty Schaefer is my guest this week. Marty and I have known each other for twenty years now. I thought I needed a little break this week, so this chat is just a convo between buddies- nothing more. We’re not experts in any of the topics we discuss and we don’t talk about music. At all. Bathroom accidents, aliens, healthcare, Trump, and religion are all on the table, with this one- you get the idea. Maybe next time, we’ll go in with more of an agenda, who knows. Enjoy, and thanks for listening!

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...

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...

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...

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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Chorus America 2017

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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