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Innerviews Founder & Author Anil Prasad

Notes From An Artist - July 22, 2024 01:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Author, journalist, digital media pioneer, lecturer, and commentator, among other endeavors, Anil Prasad joins hosts bassists David C. Gross & Tom Semioli to discuss the role of media in presenting music artists to the masses. Anil Prassad Playlist

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Memphis Mayhem: The Story of the Music That Changed the World with Author David Less

Notes From An Artist - July 14, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli take a deep dive into the city that birthed the artform that is rock and roll, rhythm & blues and much more. Memphis Mayhem Playlist

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#80 - New Apple Software Updates, with Craig McClellan

Music Ed Tech Talk - July 14, 2024 21:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Subscribe to the Blog… RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast in… Apple Podcasts | Overcast | Castro | Spotify | RSS Support Music Ed Tech Talk Become a Patron! Buy me a coffee Show Notes: Watch WWDC Keynote and learn more about upcoming software updates Sanebox Please don...

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A Conversation with Jim Mair, Jazz Educator and Saxophonist

Band Talk is Back - June 23, 2024 11:52 - 58 minutes
Jim was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba and graduated from Silver Heights Collegiate in 1984. That same year his quintet won top high school combo in Canada and he was selected lead tenor in the Canadian High School All Star Jazz Ensemble. His school band directors were Wilfred Jones and Jim Mackay...

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Author Jon Burlingame Takes Us to Dreamsville: Henry Mancini, Peter Gunn, and Music for TV Noir

Notes From An Artist - June 22, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Acclaimed historian/author Jon Burlingame brings hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli back to the early days of television in his latest book Dreamsville: Henry Mancini, Peter Gunn, and Music for TV Noir. Author Jon Burlingame Takes Us to Dreamsville: Henry Ma...

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Phil Manzanera Discusses His Autobiography Revolución to Roxy

Notes From An Artist - June 17, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Roxy Music guitarist, composer Phil Mazanera shares stories and more with hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli from his autobiography Revolución to Roxy Phil Manzanera Discusses His Autobiography Revolución to Roxy

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A Conversation with John Armato: Music As A Life Skill

Band Talk is Back - June 04, 2024 17:08 - 1 hour
John Armato is a Senior Partner and Creative Strategist for Fleishman Hillard, a Global PR and Marketing Agency.  John was a percussionist in his high school band and over 40 years later, music is still a vital part of his life.  In addition to his professional career, John still performs, has r...

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NYC Modern Jazz Trumpeter Mac Gollehan Discusses New Album Bite of The Street

Notes From An Artist - May 26, 2024 16:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Dubbed "Chops" by Miles Davis, trumpeter, recording and performing artist Mac Gollehon joins hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about his new album, career, and reflections on the past, present, and future of experimental jazz and more. Mac Gollehon P...

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A Conversation with John Whitwell

Band Talk is Back - May 20, 2024 20:03 - 1 hour
Professor John Whitwell, who retired as professor of music and director of MSU Bands, has distinguished himself in the field of music as an educator, clinician, conductor, adjudicator, and author. He earned an associate degree from Rochester College (formerly known as Michigan Christian College)...

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Matt Lavelle Talks The Crop Circles Suite Part One

Notes From An Artist - May 19, 2024 11:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Matt Lavelle returns to Notes From An Artist to discuss his latest release: The Crop Circles Suite Part One…with hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli Matt  Lavelle Talks The Crop Circles Suite Part One Playlist

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#79 - Teaching Music Tech, with Gillian Desmarais

Music Ed Tech Talk - May 18, 2024 15:09 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Subscribe to the Blog… RSS | Email Newsletter Subscribe to the Podcast in… Apple Podcasts | Overcast | Castro | Spotify | RSS Support Music Ed Tech Talk Become a Patron! Buy me a coffee Show Notes: Gillian: Website | Spotify | Instagram | LinkedIn Steven Bryant - Ecstatic Wate...

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Interview Highights with Author Tricia Romano and Ian Hunter

Notes From An Artist - May 11, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Send us a Text Message. A double play from Tom and David… Author and journalist Tricia Romano discusses her new book The Freaks Came Out to Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture available now on Public Affairs Books. And… Ian Hunt...

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Dr. John Climer, Director of Bands (Retired), University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Band Talk is Back - May 07, 2024 19:40 - 35 minutes
A dear friend of Charlie's returns to the program after a couple of years.  Together in Fargo, North Dakota for the Raging Red Band Festival, Charlie caught up with John a couple of weeks after the event to catch up on life and talk about all things band.

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"Mastering The Reins of Success," Featuring Legal Eagle | Equestrian Champion and Presenter Sandy Gallagher

Mojo For Musicians | Celebrity Growth Tips for Entertainment Entrepreneurs and Creatives - May 07, 2024 04:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 117 ratings
In the latest electrifying episode of the podcast, host Manny Cabo dives deep into the captivating world of storytelling and success with none other than the remarkable Sandy Gallagher. A champion equestrian, seasoned attorney, and master deal closer, Gallagher's journey unfolds as a testament t...

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Sam Reese & Saxophonist Matt Parker Discuss The Notebooks of Sonny Rollins

Notes From An Artist - May 06, 2024 12:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Author Sam Reese and saxophonist Matt Parker join hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to take a deep dive into the newly published Notebooks of Sonny Rollins Sam Reese & Saxophonist Matt Parker The Notebooks of Sonny Rollins Playlist

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James Kaplan...Three Shades of Blue

Notes From An Artist - April 28, 2024 19:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Author James Kaplan joins hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about his latest book 3 Shades of Blue (Penguin Press) which follows the diverse artistic paths of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Bill Evans and how they came to create one of the greatest a...

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Author James Kaplan discusses Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans in New Book Entitled 3 Shades of Blue

Notes From An Artist - April 28, 2024 19:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Author James Kaplan joins hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about his latest book 3 Shades of Blue (Penguin Press) which follows the diverse artistic paths of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Bill Evans and how they came to create one of the greatest a...

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Interview Highlights: Author Tricia Romano Discusses The Freaks Came Out to Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture

Notes From An Artist - April 25, 2024 01:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Author, journalist Tricia Romano joins hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss her new book The Freaks Came Out to Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice, the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture available now on Public Affairs Books. Intervie...

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Interview Highlights: Ian Hunter Talks Defiance, Johnny Depp, Lucinda Williams, Mott, Jaco, Slash…

Notes From An Artist - April 23, 2024 21:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Ian Hunter joins hosts bassists David C. Gross & Tom Semioli to discuss his new album Defiance Part 2 Fiction featuring… Johnny Depp, Lucinda Williams, Slash, and Jeff Beck, along with the usual Rant Band suspects Paul Page, Dennis DiBrizzi, Steve Holley, Mark Bosch, And...

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End of Semester Q&A Spring 2024

Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - April 23, 2024 00:55 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratings
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/22/24. This week I talked through many of your questions about teaching elementary music. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I...

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A Conversation with Dr. Steve Peterson, Director of Bands (Retired), The University of Illinois

Band Talk is Back - April 22, 2024 17:58 - 1 hour
Steve Peterson, Director of Bands (Retired) at the University of Illinois shares his journey from learning the piano to ending up leading one of the most prestigious band programs in the country.  Steve has not forgotten his roots, nor those who served as mentors throughout his education and car...

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Jah Wobble Explains The Power of the Universe

Notes From An Artist - April 21, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Renowned for his tenure in Public Image Ltd., along with collaborations spanning Bill Laswell, Brian Eno, and Sinead O'Connor, among others; Jah Wobble talks with hosts bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli about his musical philosophies and much more! Jah Wobble Exp...

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Recorder - Decoding Written Notation with Kids

Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - April 16, 2024 01:24 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratings
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/15/24. This week I shared about how I help students decode a piece and look for patterns, similarities, and clues in written music. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, e...

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Elliot Sharp:Kind of Terraplane Blue

Notes From An Artist - April 12, 2024 17:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Guitarist, composer, and performer Elliot Sharp joins hosts/bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to discuss his latest Terraplane blues project and more.  Elliot Sharp: Kind of Terraplane Blue  Playlist

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Dr. Rick Fleming, Director of Bands, SUNY - Buffalo State University

Band Talk is Back - April 12, 2024 16:35 - 41 minutes
Dr. Rick Fleming, Director of Bands at SUNY's - Buffalo State University campus talks about his beginnings as a trombone player, and the steps that led him to his current position.  Rick also shares a wonderful question posed by his Ph.D. conducting professor, Dr. James Croft.  

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Animals Gone Wild - Primary Grade Concert Recap

Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - April 09, 2024 01:03 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratings
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/8/24. This week I shared about my recent first grade concert called "Animals Gone Wild!" If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I ...

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In the Belly of the Beast with Joe Lynn Turner

Notes From An Artist - April 06, 2024 23:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Legendary vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, Deep Purple) discusses his career, approach to his craft, current issues in the music industry, and Italian food with bassists/hosts David C. Gross and Tom Semioli. The Joe Lynn Turner Setlist

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A Conversation with Dr. Andrea DeRenzis Strauss

Band Talk is Back - April 02, 2024 16:53 - 41 minutes
Dr. Andrea DeRenzis Strauss is Conductor of the Tara Winds and is the retired Director of Bands at the Georgia Institute of Technology.  An accomplished musician and conductor alike, Andrea Strauss holds the Women Band Directors International Scroll of Excellence among the many honor and awards ...

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Singing Voice and sol-mi Practice with Primary Grades

Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast - April 02, 2024 01:08 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 168 ratings
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/1/24. This week I shared three different ways to practice and reinforce singing voice and the sol-mi interval with primary grades. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, ev...

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Jazz Saxophonist Dayna Stephens is Closer Than We Think!

Notes From An Artist - March 28, 2024 20:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Acclaimed saxophonist, composer, educator, arranger, and recording and performing artist Dayna Stevens releases his latest album "Closer Than We Think," and joins hosts/bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli to talk about his career and the state of the artform that is ...