Sep 18, 2020
Steve Houghton – internationally renowned jazz drummer, percussionist, clinician, author, and educator– joins me to share insights from over 30 years of professional teaching. They discuss measuring progress, finding your niche, the importance of projects, and actionable advice for improving university programs....
May 4, 2020
Wayne Wallace - prolific recording artist, composer, arranger, and producer - joins me to discuss the state of the music world in the midst of Covid-19. He shares a seasoned perspective on how musicians can come out of this more connected with our craft, each other, and the little things.
Mar 2, 2020
Saxophonist, entrepreneur, and one woman show dynamo Erica von Kleist joins The Happy Musicians to discuss her "flip out decision" to leave New York and move to Montana. Our conversation explores the thoughts she shared in her viral mental health FB post and other negative elements of the music world. Tune in if you...
Feb 10, 2020
Saxophonist, composer, bandleader, educator, and activist Roxy Coss joins me to discuss how she maintains her wellbeing through a jam-packed, multifaceted career. She also speaks about her Women In Jazz Organization, actions we can take to better support women and non-binary musicians, and how happiness is a choice.
Feb 3, 2020
Internationally acclaimed guitarist Corey Christiansen joins me to discuss the best ways we can support and grow isolated music communities. He also shares advice on what music school can and can't do for you, his passion for BAM, what it takes to be a "jazz artist", and some pro-tips on travel and gig etiquette.