This episode, I'm joined by Dr. Michael Dudley, who is a trumpet player, composer, producer, educator, and photographer. We broke down how he balances all of the different passions, inspirations from areas outside of music, and even discuss a past photography collaboration.
After almost a year off, I️ return with a conversation with my roommate of 2 years Derian Rowe. He is an oboist, composer, audio engineer, and much more, but recently he has been working on officer training with the National Guard. We discuss where he's been, what led him to the National Guard/experiences with that, and we give each other a challenge for the next few months.
I️n this episode, I️'m joined by pianist, performer, educator and activist Albert Marques. We discussed some topics along the lines of assessing and being a role model for your students, the album Freedom First and the fight for justice with Keith Lamar, and lots more. Check it out, as well as the links included!
I️ntro Music: Jump the Turnstile- Jordana & TV Girl
Outro Music: Love Affair- UMI
This week, my guest is guitarist Captain Kirk Douglas from The Roots. We had a conversation about balancing gigging while performing on Jimmy Fallon, how The Roots got hooked up with Jimmy, his journey from being a preschool teacher to performing professionally with the band and how he manages to deal with/dealt with performance anxiety. We also talked about meditation and how he has brought it into his music, and my executive producer Derian makes another guest appearance!
Intro music- Proceed II- The Roots
Outro music- Datskat- The Roots
My guest this week was guitarist and touring musician Will Brahm. We had a conversation about the effects and benefits of college and truly tackling the argument of is it worth it? We also talked about his experiences of touring with Arturo Sandoval.
Intro music: Lujon- Henry Mancini
Outro music: Self Help Tape- Moses Sumney
This week I'm joined by music education professor and trombonist Dr. Peter McCoy, from the Crane School of Music. We tackled some difficult classroom topics such as how to incorporate other musical traditions without just checking off the boxes. We also discussed ways to show students you are there to support them when they are going through issues in life from stress, home life, etc. without being too overbearing.
I️ntro: Marcel- Her's
Outro: Bluebird- Gus Dapperton
This episode, I'm joined by trombonist and doctoral student Austin Pancner who runs the account @thefunctionalmusician. We discussed topics regarding physical injuries one can sustain from practicing and performing, and how to properly deal with them. We touched on the importance of knowing your body and how practicing can affect it, as well as factors like dehydration and sleep and where they come into play. Also, we touched on the mental affects from having a physical injury from playing, it was an awesome conversation all around. Check it out!
I️ntro music: First Beige- Sole Reality (ft. These Guy)
Outro music: Cadence- The Long Faces
This episode is in collaboration with my good friend Erika, check her out @thisisme.em28. We did an interview together of one of our music business professors, Josh Rabinowitz. We covered a wide variety of topics including the transition from student to entering the music business career field, how his political science degree helped him in his everyday life with music and how he was able to balance teaching while also running his own company the Brooklyn Music Experience. He also talked about his relationship with one of my idols, Kanye West himself. Check it out!
I️ntro music: Odd Octubre- brandUn DeShay
Outro Music: Headshots(4r da locals)- Isaiah Rashad
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
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.
On this episode I'm joined by Jerry Wilkie, bassoonist and saxophonist. We discussed his start in music in middle school, and his unique path to college. We dove into some deep topics that I️ think are great to be discussing, as they might appear controversial to some. We also gave a few shoutouts to our fellow students and friends!
On this episode I'm joined by Prodwilly, an up and coming producer who is gaining traction fast on Beat Stars with 4,000 followers in under 10 months. We talked about the mental blocks when making music, what it takes to make a beat, his extremely rare producer tag and more! Check him out on Instagram/Youtube/BeatStars @prodwilly and his website prodwillybeats.com. IG Artwork by @tuckonline_
On the first episode of Tuned In, Will and I️ discussed the transition from student to teacher, his teaching philosophies and more about the current state of music education.
