Super-star operatic tenor, Ben Bliss is on LWAG today! Ben is an incredibly successful international opera singer aaaannnnd a really great guy, to boot. He's insightful, frank and a great chit-chatter. Enjoy, and thanks for listening!WATCH the interview here: https://youtu.be/FX-9pgryzEw See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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EP 98: Ben Bliss

Producer, composer, guitarist, audio engineer, Grammy-winning recording artist and my friend, Ted Perlman is on LWAG today! I've known Ted for a few years and he is sincerely one of the most interesting people I know- he's unbelievably accomplished, but equally kind and humble. Everyone should know Ted Perlman- have a listen! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

EP 97: Ted Perlman

It's Michael Powers! Conductor, educator administrator, and my friend, Michael Powers is on LWAG! Boy oh boy do we get into it. Music, school, professional and personal achievements and failures, our fathers, childhood... the whole enchilada. We laugh, we cry, and I bet you will too. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

EP 96: Michael Powers

Percussionist, national arts advocate, recording artist, and all-around great guy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

EP 95- Sidney Hopson

Dean of Arts at OCSA, Maria Lazarova See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 94: Maria Lazarova

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Episode 93: Vocalist, Actor, Educator - Katherine Powers

Dale Trumbore is back! We chat about everything from her wedding plans, maintaining her business and artistic integrity, to anxiety, future plans, and her new book, "Staying Composed: Overcoming anxiety and self-doubt within a creative life." Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 92: Composer, speaker and author Dale Trumbore

Julia is a viral star! As of 4/15/19, Julia has gotten close to 14 million views. Check her out on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJZogoIT52SfvBTT8ZtgMqQThanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 91: Actress, singer, YouTube sensation - Julia Aks

The Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Children's Chorus, Fernando Malvar-Ruiz is my guest this week. He's brilliant, kind and has a lot to say about the vital role music plays in our lives. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 90: Artistic Director, LA Children's Chorus - Fernando Malvar-Ruiz

How to make a living as a musician out of college? Wear many hats. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 89: Singer, actor, impresario - Christa Stevens

Sara Widzer is my guest, this week. Sara and I met once-upon-a-time, during a production of Faust. I had a tie-on wig- that's how long ago. She's since gone on to direct in A houses across the country. Directorial style, the process, and politics in opera are all on the table, along with a whole bunch more interesting stuff. Enjoy, and thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 88: Stage director, dramaturg - Sara Widzer

Giving thanks. Gratitude. Exercises we'd all do well to practice more often. No guests, no jokes, just me reminiscing, choking up and being philosophical. I'm grateful for you all- thanks for listening. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thanksgiving 2017

Jennifer Miller is my guest this week. Jen and I go back to 2009, where we performed together in a production of Faust- she as Marguerite and me as Faust. That's us in the picture, way back then. Jen has since moved on to KUSC, where she hosts a show entitled, "California Classical All Night." "How do you make a living when you get out of music school" is a constant theme on my show, and this episode is no exception. Jen's at the beginning of her radio career, and she's killing it! Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 87: Soprano and KUSC radio host - Jennifer Miller

Louise Palanker is a true polymath. Comedian, author, performer, radio host, and entrepreneur are just a few words to describe her many fields of expertise, and we talk about it all in this great episode. She was also a witness for the prosecution and her eventual (and current) husband, Ron Zonen, during the Michael Jackson trial in 2005- and yes, we talk about that, along with sexual harassment at The Comedy Store, working on shows from That's Incredible to Rick Dees Weekly Top 40, and a whole bunch of other stuff, too. I loved talking with Louise, and I bet you'll love listening to her- enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 86: Comedian, entrepreneur, filmmaker, author, and all-around polymath - Louise Palanker

Veronica Christenson has been a colleague of mine at the LA Opera for over a decade, and this was my chance to have a few minutes with this lovely lady all to myself. She's a world-class mezzo, but that's not the only reason I wanted to chat... she's also a student of Shaolin Kung Fu Meditation! I've dabbled both in martial arts and meditation, and I'm thrilled to have her on the show to teach me more about it all! Try meditation, folks. It'll change your life- Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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