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Education Episodes

Oct. 18, 2021

Tara Davis, Board Certified-Music Therapist

Delight to be joined on my show by my dear friend, and fellow grad school pal, Tara Davis. We catch up and dig deep about her experience working on the front lines the last few years, her journey to become a music therapist, ...

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Sept. 13, 2021

Jennifer Kloetzel, Cellist PART 2

Cellist and Professor, Jennifer Kloetzel's first appearance on the podcast has garnered her a top episode spot! The inspiring and insightful interview led to a second (this one) and she joins me to continue the conversation. ...

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Aug. 23, 2021

Johannes Moser, Cellist

Renowned Cellist Johannes Moser joins the show to discuss how he decided on cello, his thoughts on living a creative life, the amazing things about being a concert cellist, as well as the hard work that goes into this field. ...

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June 21, 2021

John Cotter, Author & Playwright

Author John Cotter is the latest guest on the podcast, which marks the 25th episode. John gives one of the most moving interviews to date as he goes deep sharing stories of personal health struggles with Meniere's Disease whi...

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May 17, 2021

Melanie Trout Anderson, Artist and Educator

Artist and educator, Melanie Trout Anderson joins to show to talk about teaching during the pandemic, what inspires her, how she got her start, her ADORABLE dog art, and more. Anderson earned her BFA in Graphic Design from th...

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April 27, 2021

Dr. Claire Ghetti, Music Therapist

Music Therapist and researcher, Dr. Claire Ghetti joins me on the show today. She shares a moving story of how she came into the field, her current research, life in Norway, and more. Dr. Claire Ghetti is Associate Professor,...

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March 29, 2021

Jennifer Kloetzel, Cellist

I'm joined by cellist, and professor, Jennifer Kloetzel. Jennifer share delightful stories, and wonderful insights from her perspective as a long-time performer and educator. A graduate of The Juilliard School and a Fulbright...

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March 15, 2021

Dr. Brian Abrams, Board Certified-Music Therapist

My former professor, Dr. Brian Abrams joins us on the show today and it's such a treat to pick the brain of someone so revered in the field of music therapy. He speaks about his beginnings in the field, compassion fatigue, wh...

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March 1, 2021

Dr. Jennifer Higdon, Composer

Honored to have Dr. Jennifer Higdon , a Pulitzer Prize and three-time Grammy winning composer on the show today! Tune in to hear the story of her musical beginnings, what it's like to win the Pulitzer, and what she was up to ...

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Jan. 25, 2021

Koji Attwood, Pianist, Professor

In today's episode, I'm joined by renowned pianist, Koji Attwood. Koji Attwood is a graduate of the prestigious Juilliard School, where he appeared regularly on “The World of Piano” as well as on New York’s WQXR. Mr. Attwood ...

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