President of Regal Tip Drumsticks, Carol Calato, talks about the history of Regal Tip as a business and a drumstick, and her journey to taking over her father’s business. She explains the ergonomics of different stick designs and how Regal Tip sets itself apart from the competition. Check out this episode for some great tips on building a solid business while maintaining your own separate personal identity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Episode 45: Carol Calato

In this episode, Intention Coach/Wellness Consultant/ Certified Life Coach, Leighsa Montrose, talks about managing grief, healing trauma, and breaking old patterns through life coaching and therapy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 44: Leighsa Montrose

Episode 43 features audiologists Michele Cramer and Stephanie Solórzano of Hearing Clinic of Greater New Orleans, LLC! We really had an excellent time talking about ears, and that is no sarcasm. Check out our chat about hearing health for musicians and fans of music, hearing aids, custom ear plugs, and some very extended chatter about ear wax. Everything you could ever hope for in a podcast.

Episode 43: Dr. Michele Cramer & Dr. Stephanie Solórzano

Newly-appointed Executive Director of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Anwar Nasir, talks about his background as a professional dancer and its influence on his path to arts admin. He also speaks about the tradition of orchestral work and music, and the ways that he feels diversity and inclusion could help inform and shape the lives of young musicians and composers alike. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 42: Anwar Nasir

Concert pianist, scholar, and chamber musician, Sharon Su, speaks about making classical music more accessible, finding the humor in "serious music," and the practice methods she uses to keep her hands limber, but healthy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 41: Sharon Su

Harold Fethe talks about his evolution as a musician and guitar player after having been diagnosed with multifocal motor neuropathy several years ago. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 40: Harold Fethe

Sound designer and mastering engineer, Nathan Moody, talks about entrepreneurship and learning how to prioritize a wide variety of professional responsibilities. He also talks about how his hobby of open-ocean kayaking gives him the confidence he needs to be present both in and out of the office. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 39: Nathan Moody

Drummer and educator, Chris Guccione, talks about keeping up a steady practice routine while being a stay at home dad, as well as the changes in his career since becoming a father. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 38: Chris Guccione

Rapper and National Alliance on Mental Illness Ambassador, Alfred Banks, talks about his own mental health journey following the death of his brother, breaking down the stereotypes in the hip hop world, and the steps that record labels can take to better support the mental health of their artists. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 37: Alfred Banks

Artist manager and Owner/Co-Founder of MidCitizen Entertainment, Tavia Osbey, talks about getting started in the industry as the manager for Tank and the Bangas. She discusses their long friendship and the boundaries they have set to make a friendship and business partnership work. She also shares her experiences finding balance between her career and personal life while continuing to maintain a passion for the artists she represents. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 36: Tavia Osbey

Singer, instrumentalist, and entrepreneur, Cristina Perez Edmunds, is also a mom of two and a caregiver for her oldest son. She shares her thoughts on the changes that she will have to make to her career in order to best support her children and the steps she takes to care for herself, as well. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 35: Cristina Perez Edmunds

RERUN: Singer/songwriter Anders Osborne discusses mental health, his road to sobriety, and the ways in which the music industry can be more supportive of a healthy lifestyle. He also talks about his organization, Send Me A Friend, which provides support for musicians who are getting back to work in the early stages of their sobriety. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 34: Anders Osborne (Rerun)

Mike Twillman shares his experiences in the world of event production and booking. He remarks on the ways in which the long hours and demanding jobs can lead to burnout, mental health struggles, and substance abuse; and he shares his hope that we will see more support for these industry workers post-quarantine. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 33: Mike Twillman

Trombone player and educator, Jeff Albert, talks about the importance of mental health precautions for both students and teachers, and the gift of giving oneself a break when needed. We also talk about life as an improvisational performer, including, but not limited to….late night Taco Bell runs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 32: Jeff Albert

French hornist Mark Taylor talks about his diagnosis of focal dystonia, and his subsequent journey of recovery that has led to a career in music composition for television and film. He also discusses his time on the road with Max Roach, and how it shaped his approach to music. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 31: Mark Taylor

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