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ReVoicing the FutureBeth Heidt, Gibson - Modeling Authentic Connection's Power in LeadershipBeth Heidt, CMO at Gibson, is one of the music products industry's most warm, authentic presences and effective leaders through her emphasis on connecting with her team, the artists she works with through Gibson, and anyone lucky enough to cross her path. Natalie and Steph have a soul-filling conversation with Beth on how she developed this way of showing up in work, why the feminine aspects of her leadership have made her such an effective and beloved asset to Gibson, and why knowing who we are is foundational to our success in our work and in building meaningful careers...2025-04-0853 minReVoicing the FutureJessie Osborne: How Music Stores Can Create Local Community for Women in MusicWhile attending 2024’s NAMM Next after a series of happy accidents, Spicer’s Music’s Jessie Osborne found herself full of gratitude and inspired to bring that sense of educational camaraderie to Spicer’s hometown of Auburn, Alabama. This call became Spicer’s Music SheCollective (SheCo), which she founded to help connect, empower, and inspire women in music in the local Spicer’s community by creating a space where female creatives can thrive. Jessie sits down with Natalie and Steph to tell her full-circle story in music, defined by her insatiable curiosity, good humor, and drive to create opportunities for connecti...2025-03-1149 minReVoicing the FutureInvesting in a Healthy Community with Julia Rubio, The NAMM FoundationThe ReVoicing team is LIVE at NAMM 2025 in the Creator Lounge, and what better guest to sit down with onsite than Julia Rubio, Executive Director of the NAMM Foundation! Listen in as Julia looks back on the path that led her here, beginning with her earliest days in the classical music world, and her vision for the future of the Foundation. Julia models how great leaders learn from every step along the way, intentionally integrating it all into an authentic, capable leadership style; we loved this conversation, and can’t wait for you all to get to know Julia Ru...2025-02-1132 minReVoicing the FutureDr. Kristal Walker, Sweetwater: Invest in Employee Wellbeing for a Thriving BusinessFor our final episode of 2024 we are honored to welcome Dr. Kristal Walker, VP of Employee Wellbeing at Sweetwater. Dr. Walker shares her journey into human resources and to Sweetwater, the far-reaching framework behind their Women’s Career Development Program, and how companies and employees can ensure their DEI efforts are set up for long-term success. She reminds us that investing in your employee wellbeing is vital for a thriving business, and we’re excited for you to be inspired by and to learn from Dr. Walker’s work building a holistically healthy working environment for music people and their...2024-12-101h 10ReVoicing the FutureKatie Kailus, Music Inc.: Uplifting Creativity in Music ProductsKatie Kailus, the Editor of Music Inc. Magazine, has built a career crafting the destination for music products industry news and sourcing stories of creativity within it. Natalie, Steph, and Katie met up for their first ever IN PERSON recording in Long Beach, where Katie shares her journey through publishing, editing, and PR, before landing back at the helm of Music Inc., as well as her perspective on publishing’s ever-growing digital presence and where the future of the medium lies. She also shares a play-by-play of how the well-oiled machine of UpBeat Daily lands under your hotel room do...2024-11-1233 minReVoicing the FutureJenna Day: Weaving Our Threads in Music’s TapestryFor Jenna Day, Co-Owner of Day Violins in Virginia, her mission in life is to pay it forward, whether that’s through her store or her day to day advocacy for music education, and even to her passion in social work and hospice care. Join Jenna and Natalie as they discuss how leaning into the vulnerable and uncomfortable makes us stronger in tough times and how she sees the music industry as the tapestry we are all creating.
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Want to go to the NAMM Show bu...2024-09-101h 00ReVoicing the FutureCelebrating the Mighty Mary LuehrsenMary Luehrsen is retiring after spending 22 remarkable years at the helm of The NAMM Foundation, and ReVoicing the Future is celebrating her singular impact as she leaves an incredible legacy of trailblazing advocacy for music education. Join Natalie, Steph, and Mary herself as they reminisce on Mary's own journey through the music industry, some of her proudest moments for the Foundation, and on why following moments of quiet curiosity is the key to an authentic career.
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Learn more about Gillian by visiting: https://www...2024-07-0953 minReVoicing the FutureLeveraging the Power of Community with Jinting Zhao, She-Q Audio FounderThis month on ReVoicing the Future we're joined by Jinting Zhao, the founder of SHE-Q Audio and an audio engineer, and community-builder extraordinaire, who "by day" works in strategy, governance, and public policy for the government of Alberta, Canada. Jinting reflects on SHE-Q's inaugural (fully grant-funded) journey taking a group of women engineers to the 2024 NAMM Show, why investing in your community is ultimately a case of selfishness for good, and how to tap into funding networks to GET THAT MONEY as creatives.
Learn more about She-Q Audio at: https://www.sheqaudio.com/
Donate to t...2024-06-111h 04ReVoicing the FutureReVoicing Your Head with Shira Yevin of Gritty in Pink Join Natalie and Steph for a belly-laugh-inducing, enlightening, authentic conversation with Shira Yevin of Gritty in Pink. We trace Shira's activism from her famous crashing of the Warped Tour and starting the women's stage to the creation of Gritty in Pink and their most recent project, the INPINK marketplace, all while recording and touring with her band, Shiragirl. Shira has a lot to teach us all about the power of who we surround ourselves with and of being fearless in taking up space as a woman; thank you, Shira!
Website: https://grittyinpink.co/
INPINK: https://i...2024-05-1447 minReVoicing the Future"Remember the 'Why' - Make More Music Makers!" with Whitney Brown Grisaffi, President, Ted Brown MusicWhitney Brown Grissafi is the President of Ted Brown Music in Tacoma, WA, and sits on the NAMM Board of Directors' Executive Committee. She joins Natalie and Steph to reflect on finding one's unique strengths in a family business, the power of diversification, and the importance of trusting your people. Whitney reminds us why it's vital to hold our 'why' front and center — when we're all working to "make more music makers", our future will be one with a rich, thriving music products ecosystem.
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...2024-04-091h 00ReVoicing the FutureLIVE at The NAMM Show 2024: Creating Sustainable Careers Through CommunityHappy International Women’s Month, belated International Women’s Day, and Women’s History Month. We’re excited to share the live recording of our session at The NAMM Show 2024! The ReVoicing team of Natalie, Stephanie, and Julia gets into how cultivating intentional community is the key to a sustainable career for women in music, some helpful tools to think intentionally about getting started, and our reflections about how music NEEDS you, exactly as you are.
During the live event, we hosted a 20 minute community building exercise, so we are challenging each of you to reflec...2024-03-1233 minReVoicing the FutureThink Like an Entrepreneur: Touring Violinist, Business Owner, and Community Builder Cassandra Sotos of AmpRXShe's a touring violinist, business owner of a music product company, and community builder with Women in Music; Cassandra Sotos of AmpRX joins ReVoicing the Future to share how a love of entrepreneurship has made it all possible. Listen to hear Cassandra's reflections on authentic, friendship driven networking, for an inside look at a company prepping for exhibiting at the NAMM Show, and to learn from one of the brightest and most genuine and inventive presences in music products today.
Learn more about women in music: www.womeninmusic.org
Learn more about AmpRx: www.brownbox.r...2024-02-131h 12ReVoicing the FutureYour Career as a Ladder: Recapping our NAMM 2023 Session and Preview of 2024In preparation for ReVoicing the Future's session at NAMM 2024, the team gets together to recap the previous years, where we challenged attendees to look inward to the ladders of our careers, to examine what we’re climbing, how we climb them, and to ensure that they’re the most authentic paths for us. Once we know our foundations are secure, the next step is to look up to those around us. So this year, we’re focusing on building community! Finding your people is the key to a sustainable career as a woman in music, and the best way to pre...2024-01-0930 minReVoicing the FutureMusic Education Visionary Kelly Riordan, Outside the BachsDescription: As a music educator, growing your own private studio can be a daunting business, but Kelly Riordan, founder of Outside the Bachs, built her business to help musicians build successful, full-time private lesson studios. As a private music educator herself, learn how Kelly built her business from the ground up during COVID, and she uses content creation to her full advantage. Kelly, Natalie & Stephanie talk about all that and our favorite fixations at the moment.
To learn more about Outside the Bachs please visit: www.outsidethebachs.com
Listen to her podcast Outside the Bachs: h...2023-12-121h 13ReVoicing the FuturePiper Payne: Forging the Future of Audio with Vinyl Pressing, Mastering, and Plug-In DesignWhat do running a mastering business and vinyl pressing plant have in common? Audiophiles and business/product nerds alike will be fascinated as Piper Payne, Owner, Operator, and Chief Record Maker at Physical Music Products (PMP) and Chief Mastering Engineer at Neato Mastering, teaches Natalie and Steph what she's learned on her path of fearless dedication to pushing the boundaries of audio recording and product production. The team digs into how exactly one presses vinyl and some of Piper's more unique spins on the process, discusses the importance of getting your start in the right place for YOU, and...2023-11-1459 minReVoicing the FutureErin Kessler, Maple Leaf Strings: Finding Confidence in ComedyJoin Natalie, as she sits down with Erin Kessler, Marketing Director at Maple Leaf Strings and Vice President of NAMM Young Professionals. Erin shares her journey growing up in the music products industry, how joining the army made a profound impact on her life but most importantly how she found her own confidence through comedy and improv.
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Join us as we share all the ups, downs, struggles and successes that come with being a working audio engineer. Hosted by Jennifer Ortiz and Christal Jerez, the topics covered are for b...2023-09-1246 minReVoicing the FutureTerri Shaw & Leann Ryan, JAM Industries Your Identity as a Woman is an AssetIn celebration of Women’s Equality Day on August 26th, ReVoicing the Future teamed up with JAM Industries to shine a light on some of the women behind the company. Join Natalie, for a journey into the careers of Terri Shaw, Director of Sales for KMC Music & Davitt & Hanser, and Leann Ryan, Director of Product Development of The Music People. They dive into the importance of mentorship, how they’ve grown their careers from the bottom up, and how your identity as a woman brings an equal asset to the table.
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As simply put, she lets people’s light shine.
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...2023-04-111h 01ReVoicing the FutureGennifer Dusold, Brighton Music Center: Managing and Marketing in 2023Gennifer Dusold became a store manager for Brighton Music Center at just 23 years old. She sits down at the ReVoicing the Future Table to talk about how she overcomes imposter syndrome, introverts, and extroverts, and how she elevated her music store’s marketing to the next level on TikTok.
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Sponsored by AKG: www.akg.c...2023-03-1447 minReVoicing the FutureLeanne Chu, Gator Cases: How Mentorship and Education Shape your CareerSay hello to Leanne Chu, the Director of Supplier Operations at Gator Cases. For Leanne, mentorship and education have become two major driving forces in shaping her career. She joins the ReVoicing the Future table to talk about her journey coming to America for college, to applying for the only open job at Gator and now leading Supplier Operations overseas within a short period of time.
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After being inspired to work in music by Bill Graham and driving cross-country to California, EveAnna ended up beginning at Manley Labs tinkering away in the factory. Now almost 30 years later, she has risen to lead the company to become one of the most creative pro audio manufacturers in the business.
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Michelle's Ted Talk: https://www.y...2022-10-1147 minReVoicing the FutureNAMM 2022: Rising Together Live Panel RecapThe ReVoicing the Future Team reflects on the live episode of the podcast in June at The NAMM Show and NAMM Show+. The panel features Terri Winston, founder of Women's Audio Mission, Elise Solberg, Founder of Turn Up Her Mic, and Myki Angeline of The Women's International Music Network and Audacy. The full episode conversation can be watched on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNFFCfCUHIM
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ReVoicing the FutureLana Negrete, Santa Monica Music Center: The Power of Local CommunityFrom Vice President of Santa Monica Music Center and Culver City Music Center to Founder of Outreach Through the Arts, to Santa Monica City Council member, Lana Negrete wears a lot of hats. Throughout this episode of #ReVoicingTheFuture, we dive into Lana’s journey back into the family business, how she adapted her store during the heart of the covid pandemic, giving back to the community at large and so much more.
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WON...2022-05-1055 minReVoicing the FutureFarah Allen, The Labz: How to Evolve your BusinessJoin Farah Allen, Founder & CEO of The Labz, an all-in-one tool that makes it easier to create highly interactive and immersive web experiences. Learn about her history in music and as a creative, how her company evolved over the past few years, music & technology, and why it's important to her to participate as an advisor in NAMM's GenNext program.
Just a reminder that the Women of NAMM Reception at the 2022 NAMM Show will be held on Friday, June 3rd at 6pm at the Westin Rooftop Pool. Be sure to follow Women of NAMM on social media to st...2022-04-1248 minReVoicing the FutureLisa MacDonald, Morgan Walker & Julie Wagnitz: Meet the Leaders of the new Women of NAMMWelcome back to ReVoicing the Future, a Women of NAMM Podcast. To kickstart Season 3 and a new chapter of the podcast, Natalie sits down with the new leadership for Women of NAMM (formally SWIM). Lisa MacDonald, Director of Vertical Marketing at Yamaha, Morgan Walker, Director of Marketing Communications at Korg USA & Julie Wagnitz Director of School Music Services at Heid Music all discuss the new transition of the organization under the NAMM umbrella, its importance and what people can expect in the months to come.
The Women of NAMM Reception will be held at the 2022 NAMM Show o...2022-03-1538 min
ReVoicing the FutureTricia Howe, Long & McQuade Music: The Importance of Music Education and Lifelong MentorshipMeet Tricia Howe, the Regional Manager of Educational Services for the Prairies with Long & McQuade Music. Natalie & Tricia sit down and chat about music education in Canada, Tricia's history in the industry, her experience at the recent SWIM Summit back in October and the importance of mentorship.
To learn more about Long & McQuade, please visit www.long-mcquade.com.
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ReVoicing the FutureElizabeth DeLamater, Percussionist and Advocate: Championing Diversity in the Percussive ArtsElizabeth DeLamater, an internationally renowned percussionist has spent her career performing, teaching, and traveling the world learning the music of different cultures sits down with Natalie to talk about being a woman percussionist and her work as Chair of the Diversity Alliance for the Percussive Arts Society (PAS).
PASIC, the annual convention for PAS is happening November 10-13 in Indianapolis, Indiana. If you happen to be attending the convention, check out these events that the Diversity Alliance is hosting.
Friday, November 12 at 1:00 pm: Diversity Alliance Panel Discussion. To learn about the other panels/events happening at...2021-11-0238 min
ReVoicing the FutureAmelia Nagoski, Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress CycleAmelia Nagoski is a New York Times best-selling author with her sister Emily Nagoski for their book Burnout, The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. Amelia sits down with Natalie & Stephanie to discuss the vision behind the book, certain aspects of the book that resonated with us all, and discuss our own madwomen in the attics. If you don't know what we are talking about, listen to the episode or read the book and then let us know who yours is!
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ReVoicing the FutureJessica Zaehringer, Clinical Social Worker/Therapist: How to Protect Your Mental Health at WorkWe're back!! After a break during the summer, Natalie & Stephanie are back and are changing things up. In light of the mental health conversations that have taken place surrounding the Olympics and Simone Biles's courageous decision, we sat down with Jessica Zaehringer, a licensed mental health professional to discuss how we as women can prioritize our mental health and self-care within our careers.
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ReVoicing the FutureHilary B. Jones, DEI Consultant: Creating a Music Industry for EveryoneOn this episode of ReVoicing the Future, Natalie and Stephanie reflect on 1 year of ReVoicing the Future and the future of podcast! They also sit down with Hilary B. Jones, a consultant that focuses on Diversity Equity, and Inclusion in the music industry. We discuss Hilary's pathway into music and the Music Gear Bechdel test she created, and the main barriers people face in feeling welcome in the industry.
To learn more about Hilary's work, please visit www.hilarybjones.com.
You can listen to the Mid-Riff podcast at https://www.hilarybjones.com/midriffpodcast.
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ReVoicing the FutureHilary Brown, Kyser Musical Products: Hilary's Tips for Communication and Tackling Imposter SyndromeOn this episode of ReVoicing the Future, Natalie and Hilary Brown, the Director of Marketing for Kyser Musical Products sit down to talk about a variety of topics to help with women's personal and professional development. From the art of communication to how we tackle imposter syndrome, and more, don't miss out on this jam-packed episode of tips and tricks.
Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
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ReVoicing the FutureClaire Kreger-Boaz & Sharon Bryant, NAMM: Partnership in Public AffairsJoin Natalie & Stephanie as they sit down with Sharon Bryant and Claire Kreger-Boaz from the NAMM Public Affairs team to talk about navigating between jobs, what it means to work on a team with people who complement one another, and more.
If you're interested in participating in the NAMM Advocacy Summit on May 25th you can sign up here: https://www.namm.org/summer-2021/articles/register-now-namm-advocacy-summit
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ReVoicing the FutureBONUS: Meet Your Producers/Co-Hosts, Natalie Morrison & Stephanie LamondHappy International Women’s Day! To celebrate, co-hosts/co-producers Natalie Morrison & Stephanie Lamond sit down for a special bonus episode of ReVoicing the Future, interviewing each other and discussing what we #ChooseToChallenge this International Women’s Day and what we hope for the future of the music industry.
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ReVoicing the FutureLaura Davidson, Shure: Balancing your Job and your CreativityBalancing work with your creative self can be challenging for everyone, especially now during the pandemic. On this episode of ReVoicing the Future Natalie & Stephanie sit down with Laura Davidson, the Lead Retail Market Development Specialist at Shure to talk about her journey into the music industry and how she balances work and time for her to write and record her own music.
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On Monday, March 8 at 6pm EST. Join Women of NAMM for a special International Women's Day Event hosted by Lisa Cruz, founder of Red Shoes Inc. The goal is to #ChooseToChallenge...2021-03-0242 min
ReVoicing the FutureIris & Ron Manus, Alfred Music: Growing Alfred from the 1940's to TodayThis week, we sat down with Alfred Music's own Iris & Ron Manus, two legends in the music publishing industry. Our conversations stemmed from Iris's history of her journey to the industry, how publishing has changed since she began working at Alfred in the 1940s, what she sees for the future of the industry, and more.
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ReVoicing the FutureDr. Jennifer Hall, Executive Coach, Leadership Trainer, and Assessment Author: Learn about the WoN SummitDr. Jennifer Hall an executive coach, leadership trainer, and assessment author. She's been working with Women of NAMM as the executive coach for the Women of NAMM Leadership Summit and also some virtual coaching she's been doing with our Women of NAMM Scholarship recipients. On this episode, we sit down and chat with her about the Women of NAMM Leadership Summit, what her work entails, and what you can expect if you're selected to participate in the 2021 Summit.
Applications are open! You have until the end of February to apply for the Summit. To learn more and a...2021-02-0236 min
ReVoicing the FutureElisa Janson Jones, Conn-Selmer: Harnessing Technology to Bring Music Education to AllTo kick off Season 2 of ReVoicing the Future, we sat down with Elisa Janson Jones, the Director of Operations for the Conn-Selmer Institute. From the classroom to Conn-Selmer, Elisa has left her mark in the music education world, by tapping into the virtual space to bring education workshops to educators all across the country and the world.
Elisa is hosting a session for Believe in Music Week: The 7 Business Skills Every Music Teacher Needs to Create and Grow a Thriving Music Program on Thursday, January 21, at 12pm.
Register for Believe in Music Week here: https://at...2021-01-1959 min
ReVoicing the FutureCrystal Morris, Gator Cases: Meet the Women of NAMM FoundersOn the season finale of ReVoicing the Future, Natalie sits down with Crystal Morris, the CEO/President of Gator Cases and third founder of Women of NAMM. We talk about growing up in the music industry, why mentorship is important, and what SWIM has in store for 2021!
To learn more about Gator Cases please visit: www.gatorcases.com
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That's a wrap on Season 1 of ReVoicing the Future! Thank you to everyone who has been tuning in since we launched at the end of June! Your support truly means a lot.
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ReVoicing the FutureKaren Dunn, KMD Productions: Creating Community in Pro AudioOn this episode of ReVoicing the Future, Natalie and Stephanie sit down with Karen Dunn. She currently runs her own business, KMD Productions, which has been a pioneer in virtual mentoring and networking events in the Pro Audio space, and has planned the TEC Awards for 36 years.
To learn more about KMD Productions and her various events please visit: www.kmdpro.com
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ReVoicing the FutureLaura Penrose, Nick Rail Music: New Business Ownership in the PandemicOn this episode of ReVoicing the Future, we sit down with Laura Penrose, owner of Nick Rail Music in California. We talk about what her first year owning a business was like in a pandemic, her journey in the music industry, and how she balances working full time while having a family!
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ReVoicing the FutureTiffany Miranda, Girls Make Beats: Empowering Young Women in Pro AudioOn this episode of ReVoicing the Future, Natalie and Stephanie sit down with Tiffany "Delilah" Miranda, President and Founder of Girls Make Beats, an organization that empowers young women to become music producers, DJs, and audio engineers. We talk to Tiffany all about her journey into the music industry and how Girls Make Beats has evolved today, especially throughout the pandemic.
Tiffany and Girls Make Beats were featured in Forbes! Check it out here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/melissarowley/2020/10/11/empowering-the-music-industrys--next-generation-of-djs-producers--engineers-this-artist-is-helping-girls-make-beats/
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ReVoicing the FutureStacey Swanson, Tune Partners & Practicing Musician: Championing Music EducationOn this episode of ReVoicing the Future, we sit down with Stacey Swanson, who is currently the Editor in Chief at In Tune Partners and Senior Project Manager at Practicing Musician. We talk about her years as an educator, her career at Music & Arts and how being an advocate for Music Education is so important.
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ReVoicing the FutureKit Culpepper, Martin Guitar: Our Feathers Will Float Where They're Meant to LandOn this episode of ReVoicing the Future, we sit down with Kit Culpepper, Director of Channel Strategy at Martin Guitar. We talk about all things self-care and how our own personal mindset is important to moving forward in our own careers.
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This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond & Julia Olsen.2020-10-0638 min
ReVoicing the FutureKristi Jacobsen, Alfred Music & Broken Glass Media: Helping Music and Creative Entrepreneurs ThriveOn this episode of ReVoicing the Future, we sit down with Kristi Jacobsen, Senior Manager of Customer Service at Alfred Music and founder of Broken Glass Media, a podcast management and launch consultation company for music and creative entrepreneurs.
View the USC Annenberg Study here: www.assets.uscannenberg.org/docs/aii-inclusion-recording-studio-20200117.pdf
Learn more about Broken Glass Media and get in contact with Kristi, please visit: www.brokenglassmediallc.com
Listen to the Broken Glass Podcast: www.brokenglassmediallc.com/podcast
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ReVoicing the FutureSuzanne D'Addario Brouder, D'Addario Foundation: Finding Your Own Way in the Family BusinessOn this episode of ReVoicing the Future, we sit down with the Executive Director of the D'Addario Foundation, Suzanne D'Addario Brouder. We talk about the family business, how she got involved with the foundation, all the work the Foundation does to support girls in music, and much more.
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To learn about the Music Education for Girls Initiative:
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To learn about the College Scholarship Fund and all the recipients:
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ReVoicing the FutureBecki Barabas, HARMAN International: Giving Back as a Way of LifeEpisode 6 welcomes Becki Barabas the Manager of Global Product & Business Development Support for HARMAN International. We talk all about Becki's career journey in the pro-audio world, to her work giving back to others. A big thank you to Becki and Harman for sending the new AKG Lyra microphone!
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Special shoutout to Stephanie Lamond for joining as co-host!
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ReVoicing the FutureRobin Walenta, West Music: Meet the Women of NAMM FoundersIn this episode of ReVoicing the Future, join us as we sit down with one of the co-founders of Women of NAMM and CEO of West Music, Robin Walenta.
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ReVoicing the FutureLaura B. Whitmore, the WIMN: Creating Celebration for Women in MusicIn this episode of ReVoicing the Future, join us as we sit down with Laura Whitmore, founder of The Women's International Music Network, The She Rocks Awards, and current Vice President of Marketing for Positive Grid.
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This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond & Julia Olsen.2020-07-2837 min
ReVoicing the FutureMoya Nkruma, Fender: Pioneering Artist PartnershipsOn this episode of ReVoicing the Future, join us as we sit down with Moya Nkruma, Artist Marketing at Fender for Black Culture & Music: Representing Black Music & Culture: R&B/Hip Hop, Reggae, Gospel.
Here is the Elite Daily article mentioned at the beginning of the episode: https://www.elitedaily.com/p/fenders-moya-nkruma-is-the-woman-behind-your-coolest-rock-guitar-fantasy-19291076
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This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond & Julia Olsen.2020-07-1446 min
ReVoicing the FutureLisa Steele-MacDonald, Yamaha: Every Step Leads You Where You're Meant to GoOn this episode of ReVoicing the Future, join us as we sit down with Lisa Steele-MacDonald, Director of Vertical Marketing for Yamaha.
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This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond & Julia Olsen.2020-06-2925 min
ReVoicing the FutureDeDe Heid, Heid Music: Meet the Women of NAMM FoundersIn the first episode of ReVoicing the Future, join us as we sit down with DeDe Heid, Executive Vice President of Heid Music in Wisconsin, as well as one of the founders of Women of NAMM.
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ReVoicing the FutureWelcome to ReVoicing the FutureWelcome to ReVoicing the Future, a Women of NAMM Podcast. Just as one revoices a chord, ReVoicing the Future creates a completely new perspective on the invaluable notes that make up the whole. It will uplift women’s voices in the music products industry, which have earned their time to be the root of the chord.
Once a month, you can catch productive and valuable conversations with women working in manufacturing, retail, the non-profit sector, music education, touring and overall women who inspire us.
Learn more at: www.namm.org/women-of-namm
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Talking Up Music Education092- Wooten Woods: A Unique Blend of Nature and Music EducationAs the youngest of five children, Victor Wooten’s musical family needed a bass player. The rest is history. In this episode, the 5-time GRAMMY award-winning musician talks about his Center for Music and Nature, dubbed “Wooten Woods,” a retreat center for musicians and students outside of Nashville, Tennessee and the journey that every person can take to make music – as natural as learning to speak. Recorded LIVE at The 2020 NAMM Show.2020-01-3130 min
Talking Up Music Education091- Flipping The Script: NAMM Member and Music Education Advocate John Mlynczak Interviews Mary LuehrsenA special “Flipping the Script” episode recorded LIVE at The 2020 NAMM Show features John Mlynczak interviewing Mary Luehrsen, Executive Director of The NAMM Foundation. The usual host of host of Talking Up Music Education, Luehrsen shares strategies for taking passion-to-action, the mosaic of music ed, and counting your blessings.2020-01-3152 min
Talking Up Music Education090- Finding One’s Zone of Genius: Laura Escudés Pathway from Classical Musician to Live Show Designer and ProducerViolinist Laura Escudé chats with Mary Luehrsen about her early beginnings as a music student playing in orchestras and her career creating and designing live shows for herself as well as other artists like Kayne West, The Weeknd, Demi Lovato and many more. Recorded LIVE at The 2020 NAMM Show.2020-01-3121 min
Talking Up Music Education089- Touring Musician Scott Page Talks Supertramp, Being Kind to Everyone You Meet and Giving BackScott Page, musician, technologist, entrepreneur and performer, is widely recognized as the saxophonist/guitarist for Pink Floyd, Supertramp and Toto. Chatting with Mary Luehrsen at The 2020 NAMM Show, he reflects on his professional life of playing the trumpet and sax, his ever-expanding career options and being kind to everyone you meet.2020-01-3124 min
Talking Up Music Education088- Meet The Grand Prize Winners of A Cappella at NAMM: UCLA’s ScatterTonesGrand prize winners of the first-ever A Cappella at NAMM, student leaders of UCLA’s ScatterTones discuss their performance at the Grand Rally for Music Education, opening up for Bobby McFerrin, and the confidence they gain when singing together. Recorded LIVE at The 2020 NAMM Show.2020-01-3115 min
Talking Up Music Education087- Music Education Advocate and NAMM Member Mark Despotakis on Bringing Everyone to The TableNAMM member Mark Despotakis discusses the importance of bringing everyone to the table to advance music education advocacy efforts, the value of attending The NAMM Show as a music educator, and being part of the “SupportMusic Coalition.”2020-01-1522 min
Talking Up Music Education086- Music at the Border: Eric Booth on Expanding an El Sistema Program in a Border Community in Tornillo, TexasArts education leader Eric Booth spent the last 13 years working with El Sistema-inspired programs that bring music education opportunities to children and youth that also propel community connections. Booth talks about his beginnings as a Broadway actor, moving to Tanzania and Venezuela as a teacher, and working with The NAMM Foundation to grow a new El Sistema program in a Texas/Mexico border community where realities of immigration impact students and their families.2020-01-0420 min
The Music History ProjectEp. 65 - The NAMM Show: Staff MemoriesIn honor of the 2020 NAMM Show, this week’s episode of The Music History Project is a bit different than usual. In this episode, we will be hearing from NAMM Staff about their favorite NAMM Show memories. Staff members in this episode include: Zach Phillips, André Brousseau, Jessica Duarte, Luke Walton, Michael Mullens, Staci Cohen, Kate Mitchell, B.J. Morgan, Michelle Schedler, Dana Hofseth, Jonathan Piper, Chalise Zolezzi, Eric Ebel, Dan Del Fiorentino, Causby Challacombe, Elizabeth Dale, Bill Kilpatrick, Betty Heywood, and Joe Lamond.2020-01-012h 21
Talking Up Music Education085- Steve Venz: Creating Change Through Music EducationSteve Venz, Chief Program Officer of Little Kids Rock -a NAMM Foundation grantee- shares his insight as a devoted music education advocate including a review of resources
available to teachers and administrators to serve as champions for music education in their communities.2019-10-2530 min
Talking Up Music Education084- GenNext’er Stephanie Landino Shares the Importance of Going To The NAMM ShowStephanie Landino, senior at Millersville University, PA chats about attending The 2019 NAMM Show through the GenNext program and how it boosted her college-to-career path.2019-09-2010 min
Talking Up Music Education083- Chris Martin on Expanding Music Making OpportunitiesChris Martin, president and CEO of Martin Guitar, discusses his recent role as Founding-Chair of The NAMM Foundation. Martin chats about a few things he finds to be remarkable, namely picking up a ukulele for the first time, digital technology and the meaning and rewards of donating to The NAMM Foundation.2019-09-0624 min
Talking Up Music Education082- Mike Reisman on Fulfilling the Music Education Vision of Late Wife and NAMM Member Liz ReismanMike Reisman, President of MKTG, reflects on the life and loves of his late wife Liz Reisman: playing the flute, a vision for music education opportunities, and activism for elephants in Thailand. Reisman shares the reasons to creating The Liz Reisman Fund for School Music Education in The NAMM Foundation.2019-09-0618 min
Talking Up Music Education080- A Commitment to Excellence: Bernie WilliamsBernie Williams joins guest host Joe Lamond, president and CEO of NAMM, at NASMD. Bernie shares how his resiliency and determination in both baseball and music led to overall excellence in both fields.2019-06-051h 04
Talking Up Music Education079- Multiple Paths to Success: NAMM Young Professionals Sound Off on Cultivating Their Roles in The Music IndustryNAMM Young Professionals (NAMM YP) is a network of music industry professionals under the age of 40. Several NAMM YP’ers joined us live at NASMD to talk about their roles in the music products industry, and the windy roads that led them to their current careers: Mark Despotakis, Progressive Music; Stephanie Murphy, DANSR; Nick Averwater; and Ryan West, West Music.2019-06-0537 min
Talking Up Music Education076- Peter Luongo and Limitless LearningPeter Luongo and 16 members of the Peter Luongo Ukulele Experience stop in for a lively discussion about learning literacy - learning a language, a code, and a methodology. He talks about the method of teaching from the Langley school district, and the limitlessness of learning. He also graces us with several performances, to end our last live podcast episode from The 2019 NAMM Show.2019-02-1425 min
Talking Up Music Education069- Get Curious, then Do Something: Gina Chavez Explores the World with Her MusicGibson artist Gina Chavez got her start in the Austin Independent School District where she discovered a love of singing. From the moment she discovered her dad’s guitar tucked away in a closet she’s been playing to audiences all over the world seeking to connect to audience and to connect them with each other. A true cultural phenomenon, Gina performs her song, “ Miles de Millas,” LIVE at The 2019 NAMM Show.2019-02-0634 min
Talking Up Music Education067- “90 minutes of Fury” with Black Violin at The 2019 NAMM ShowBlack Violin’s Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste stopped by to catch up with Mary Luehrsen before opening The 2019 NAMM Show with their “90 minutes of fury” performance for an audience of thousands. Kev and Wil talk about their musical and professional growth over the past 22 years of friendship and performing together that includes shifting their perspective on the term “crossover.”2019-02-0628 min
Talking Up Music Education066- Passing the Baton: The John Patrick Hughes Parent/Booster Award Recognizes Parent EngagementGuest host Claire Kreger-Boaz, Senior Project Manager at The NAMM Foundation talks to Randy Barnett, recipient of the 2018 John Patrick Hughes Parent/Booster award. He is one of many parents who have gone above and beyond to support music programs that played a key role in their children’s lives. Special guests include the award’s namesake, John Patrick Hughes and his son, Patrick Henry Hughes. Recorded LIVE at The 2018 Bands of America Grand Nationals.2018-11-2037 min
Talking Up Music Education065- Everyone with a Heartbeat Has RhythmGuest host Claire Kreger-Boaz, Senior Project Manager at The NAMM Foundation chats with Joshua Simonds, Executive Director of the Percussive Arts Society about his first love, the piano; when he was presented with the opportunity to play the xylophone by Mrs. Clauss; and what an international service organization’s role should be in local advocacy efforts. Recorded LIVE at The 2018 Bands of America Grand Nationals.2018-11-2038 min
Talking Up Music Education061- Cultivating a Legacy: Gator Cases CEO Crystal Morris LIVE from Summer NAMMGator Cases CEO Crystal Morris is on a quest to grow her company; to continuously learn and innovate as a leader; and to encourage other women to become leaders in the music product industry. She does all of this through mentoring junior colleagues and by establishing the Smart Women in Music (SWIM) Fund, with NAMM Chair and President/CEO of West Music Robin Walenta and Executive Vice President of Heid Music DeDe Heid, which supports professional development opportunities for women in the music products industry. To donate to the SWIM Fund please visit nammfoundation.org/donate/smart-women-in-music.2018-07-1928 min
Talking Up Music Education060- Legendary Motown Drummer Aaron "A Train" Smith LIVE from Summer NAMMNashville-based drummer and percussionist Aaron "A Train" Smith played drums with Motown greats, including on The Temptations hit, "Papa Was a Rolling Stone," but his humble musical roots began at home with his mother. From being drafted during the Vietnam War to playing punk rock for the 77s to his career in Christian rock to his volunteer work with the Jazz Workshop, the "A Train" shows no sign of slowing.2018-07-1930 min
Talking Up Music Education059- Mandy Harvey: The Courage to Have an Infinite Number of DreamsKala artist, vocalist, and America's Got Talent contestant Mandy Harvey found her voice after a devastating hearing loss that derailed her plans to become a vocal teacher. Through family encouragement and the realization that at her core, she was a musician who just happens to be deaf, Harvey relearned to play music and to sing by feeling the vibrations of the instrument along with the assistance of a visual tuner. She shares her inspirational story and performs LIVE from Summer NAMM.2018-07-1930 min
Talking Up Music Education058- Smart Women in Music: Promoting Women's Leadership Opportunities in the Music Products IndustryNAMM Chair and President and CEO of West Music Robin Walenta and Executive Vice President and Co-owner of Heid Music DeDe Heid discuss their motivation for starting the Smart Women in Music (SWIM) Fund (with Gator Cases CEO Crystal Morris), which promotes leadership training and mentoring opportunities for women in the music products industry.To donate to the SWIM Fund please visit nammfoundation.org/donate/smart-women-in-music.2018-07-1934 min
Talking Up Music Education056- Iconic Jazz Vocalists The Manhattan Transfer LIVE from Summer NAMM2018 American Eagle Award honorees Cheryl Bentyne, Alan Paul, and Janis Siegel of The Manhattan Transfer share their musical origin stories, including the evolution of the iconic jazz vocal group. They explore the importance of vocal training as part of caring for your instrument, and the hard work that goes into maintaining a lifelong musical career.2018-07-1833 min
Talking Up Music Education055- Music as Purpose: Singer-songwriter Thomas Claxton's Path Was Set from the Start--LIVE from Summer NAMMProfessional vocalist and musician Thomas Claxton just might be the hardest working musician you haven't heard of... yet. With more than 300 performances per year, all over the U.S., Claxton performs original material as both a solo artist and with his band, "The Myth." He also can play more than 1,800 cover songs and was Rockwell UnScene Magazine's "Best Male Vocalist" in 2014 and 2015. Special thanks to Cole Clark USA for the guitars made available for the podcast.2018-07-1835 min
Talking Up Music Education052- Hunger to Do Something Amazing: From N.W.A. to Open Labs—Arabian Prince Gets Futuristic (The 2018 NAMM Show Series)Arabian Prince got his start in Compton where his mother was a piano teacher and his father was a radio talk show host. He developed an affinity for technology at a young age and began paying around with synthesizers, echo boxes, and computers to make new sounds. His career took off when he co-founded N.W.A. and he continues to write songs, produce, and DJ—in addition to his big philanthropic project, Open Labs.2018-02-1326 min
Talking Up Music Education051- Forte Tenors Bring Opera to a New Generation with Their Pop-classical Crossover Style (The 2018 NAMM Show Series)Forte Tenors Josh Page, Alok Kumar, and Zach Page talk about finding their voices as young men; their musical influences; training like a tenor; performing in operas all over the world; and the role of social media for professional musicians.2018-02-1331 min
Talking Up Music Education050- Catching Up with Grammy-nominated Singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton (The 2018 NAMM Show Series)Vanessa Carlton, 2018 NAMM Foundation SupportMusic Champion Award recipient, gets real with host Mary Luehrsen about becoming a super star before she was ready; settling in to her freedom as a songwriter; parenting as a touring musician; and her philanthropic work with Nashville schools.2018-02-1320 min
Talking Up Music Education049- Learning the Language of Music Education is the Next Step in Music Ed Advocacy, with NAfME Executive Director Mike Blakeslee and NAfME President Denese Odegaard (The 2018 NAMM Show Series)NAfME and The NAMM Foundation have worked together on music education advocacy initiatives for many years. In this episode of Talking Up Music Education, host Mary Luehrsen catches up with NAfME’s Mike Blakeslee and Denese Odegaard as they discuss the current landscape of music education—and how to effectively prepare music teachers to ask for support from their administration.2018-02-1323 min
Talking Up Music Education048- A Conversation with Director of the Arts Education Partnership (AEP) Dr. Jane Best and Executive Director of the National Association for Elementary School Principals (NAESP) Dr. Earl Franks (The 2018 NAMM Show Series)Partners and collaborators from AEP, NAESP and The NAMM Foundation get specific on how to create resources that are accessible and informative for decision-makers in education—and how to spread the message that arts and music are part of a well-rounded education that develops academic and emotional intelligence in children.2018-02-1129 min
Talking Up Music Education047- Country Music Star Hunter Hayes (The 2018 NAMM Show Series)Multi-instrumentalist and five-time Grammy-nominated CMA artist Hunter Hayes went from playing a toy accordion to becoming proficient in playing the guitar, piano, and actual accordion—among dozens of other instruments. In a heart-to-heart chat with host Mary Luehrsen, Hayes shares his love for antique timepieces; his belief that all kids should grow up with music; and his hope that nerd culture is more than just a passing fad.2018-02-1123 min
Talking Up Music Education046- Ok Go Drummer Dan Konopka Talks Innovation in Music Performance and Video (The 2018 NAMM Show Series)Iconic music and video innovators Ok Go performed at the 2018 NAMM Foundation Celebration for Music Education at The NAMM Show on January 25. Drummer Dan Konopka stopped by earlier that day to chat about the band’s origin story; receiving his first drum kit at nine years old; and how no one in the band managed to get sick among “60 vomit incidents” during the filming of their groundbreaking video for their hit song, “Upside Down & Inside Out.”2018-02-1125 min
Talking Up Music Education045- Jazz Great Bunny Brunel on Growing Up in France, His Musical Influences, and Cooking in the Kitchen and on the Bass Guitar (The 2018 NAMM Show Series)Bass guitarist Bunny Brunel’s musical journey was anything but a straight line to playing alongside jazz legends Chick Correa, Herbie Hancock, and Wayne Shorter. The two-time Grammy-nominated bass player shares his journey from teaching himself to play piano as a child in France, to attending Ecole Hoteliere de Nice for hospitality, to becoming a seriously advanced student of the upright bass at the Conservatory in Nice, to finding his way to his own unique melody.2018-02-0628 min
Talking Up Music Education044- What It Takes to Find Your Musical Tribe: A Conversation with the Masumi Trio, with a Special LIVE Performance (The 2018 NAMM Show Series)International performance artists, the Masumi Trio, found each other against all odds while enrolled at the Los Angeles College of Music. Masumi, who is the trio’s lead singer is from Japan; Diego, drummer, is from Mexico; and Bruno, lead guitarist, hails from Brazil. The three musicians discuss when each had their “aha” moment, leading them to pursue music full time; the practicalities of sustaining a career in the music industry; and live performance as a way to have a conversation with strangers.2018-02-0623 min
Talking Up Music Education041- Mark Goff: LIVE from the 2017 Music for All/Bands of America Grand Nationals Series (episode 2 of 4)Indiana Arts Education Network (IAEN) founder, former NAMM Chair, and Owner of Paige’s Music Mark Goff explains how he remains “relentlessly positive” in his advocacy efforts with the Indiana State Department of Education to ensure that all children in his state reach their full potential, which includes music education as part of the school day.2017-11-1734 min
Talking Up Music Education034- It's a Wrap Anaheim: Thanks for Great Partnership!Anaheim and NAMM have formed a great partnership that benefits NAMM attendees, citizens of Anaheim, the city of Anaheim, and NAMM. Mary Luehrsen and Jay Burress, President & CEO of Visit Anaheim, discuss this symphonic partnership.2017-01-2420 min
Talking Up Music Education022- Supporting GenNext- Opportunities for Future Careers in MusicRecorded Live at the 2017 NAMM Show, Bill Pelto, executive director, The College Music Society and Mary Luehrsen have a conversation about how NAMM's GenNext program helps support and train the next generation of music teachers.2017-01-2125 min
Talking Up Music Education009- The Grand Rally for Music Education recorded LIVE at The 2016 NAMM ShowThe Grand Rally for Music Education was recorded LIVE at The 2016 NAMM Show and features performances by the internationally acclaimed Canadian Brass as well as Mary Luehrsen's informative interview with—and musings by—Grammy-award winning artist “Weird” Al Yankovic.2016-02-171h 25
Talking Up Music Education004- MusicEd Update: Shanghai, China ConferenceMusicEd Update: Shanghai, China Conference, Editorial Director at NAMM Deb Brada interviews Director of International Affairs at NAMM Betty Heywood and Music Educator, Performing Arts Dept. Chair at Mission Vista High School Anne Fennell2015-11-2537 min