Underserved Populations and Music My guest this episode is Hanna Doreen Brown, Founder and Executive Director of Sound Affects, a nonprofit organization whose mission it is meet the needs of underserved populations prone to isolation and who lack access to public music performances. Hanna is also a singer/songwriter and integrative artist from Rochester NY, with […]

History Connects Past, Present & Future February is Black History Month here in the United States. It’s an opportunity for all Americans to learn about and celebrate the contributions made by African-Americans. For African-Americans, Black History Month is a review and realization of our identity. It gives us a sense of connection. Familiarity with our […]

Happy New Year! I’m back with a New Year’s resolution for you and for me. But first, I’d like to take you back to the start of this podcast series. A Little History… A little over two years ago, I began this series to help inform my musical journey, and to share with you the […]

A Passion For Music and Music Education Many performing musicians become so passionate about their craft that they just can’t help passing it on to others. For some, that passion morphs into a mission that leads down unexpected paths. Take my guest Jephta Bernstein, Founder and Executive Director of Off The Hook Arts, for example. […]

For decades, getting airplay on commercial and public radio has been a goal for bands and artists. However, since the late 70’s, radio hosts have been bound by the almighty playlist, which is why we tend to hear the same limited group of songs. But there’s a third form of radio with a lower barrier […]