Sarah Jesudason is a Librarian, and Multi-creative person who shares her talents of music, and sewing with her community. She is active in the music community in Oregon, and in this episode we discuss her creative path, the fun and interesting things about being a librarian, her love of music, and so much more. ***To make a donation to Dachshund Rescue of Houston click here!Visit Creative Peacemeal Podcast on social media, browse podcast swag, and continue the creative conversations via the blog!Website https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/musicPodcast site: https://creativepeacemeal.buzzsprout.co...

Today’s guest is Chris Impellitteri, guitarist, and founding member of the heavy metal rock band, Impellitteri. His virtuosic riffs make him a guitar hero, the melodies are full of energy. Be sure to check out their latest album, Wake The Beast, a 3 disc compilation with songs spanning from 1987 to 2010, out Sept 30th, 2022.Chris joins the show to discuss the realities of rock band life, dips into some of his favorite music, chats about gear, and more in this insightful, engaging interview.To learn more about the Los Angeles based heavy metal band, Impellitteri, and to check out their discography and concert schedule, go here.  ***To make a donation to Dachshund Rescue of Houston click here!Visit Creative Peacemeal Podcast on social media, browse podcast swag, and continue the creative conversations via the blog!Website https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/musicPodcast site: https://creativepeacemeal.buzzsprout.co...

It was a delight to catch up with one of my favorite people, musician and music librarian, Laura Gayle Green. We  discuss a vast array of topics from her start, to the unique smell of books, and more in this insightful episode.Laura Gayle Green holds degrees from Ashland College (B. music, piano), the University of Virginia (M.A., musicology), and Indiana University (M.L.S. with an emphasis in music librarianship). She became Head of the Warren D. Allen Music Library at Florida State University in July 2012. Previous positions include Director, Music/Media Library at the University of Missouri—Kansas City (UMKC, 1993-2012) with an appointment as Adjunct Associate Professor in the Conservatory of Music and Dance, and Visiting Assistant Librarian, Music Cataloger at Indiana University (1990-1993). Ms. Green has been published in Cataloging and Classification Quarterly and Music Reference Services Quarterly, and has invited articles in Women and Music in America Since 1900 (Oryx Press 2002). She has been a speaker and panelist at the Appalachian Studies Association, Music Library Association (MLA), Music Library Association Midwest Chapter, American Musicological Association, Society for American Music, and Innovative Users Group meetings. Ms. Green has served as Convention Manager, Assistant Convention Manager, Treasurer/Executive Secretary, Program Chair, and Co-Chair Local Arrangements Committee for MLA. Ms. Green serves on the advisory board for Naxos Music Library and is on the editorial boards for College Music Symposium, A-R Editions’ Online Music Anthology (ARMA), and nkoda University Advisory Board. ***To make a donation to Dachshund Rescue of Houston click here!Visit Creative Peacemeal Podcast on social media, browse podcast swag, and continue the creative conversations via the blog!Website https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/musicPodcast site: https://creativepeacemeal.buzzsprout.co...

Today's guest, pianist, Ana Nikolic, discusses a wide variety of topics, from her musical interests, to how different music education systems she's encountered happen to be. She also shares great insights, stories along the way.Ana Nikolic has played piano her whole life, she grew up in Serbia, and completed her master in piano performance in Rome. She has an active concert and teaching schedule, along with a thriving social media following. She is currently embarking on composition projects.To learn more about Ana, follow the links below.IG: @ananikolicpianoWebsite: https://ananikolicpiano.com/ ***To make a donation to Dachshund Rescue of Houston click here!Visit Creative Peacemeal Podcast on social media, browse podcast swag, and continue the creative conversations via the blog!Website https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/musicPodcast site: https://creativepeacemeal.buzzsprout.co...

Daniel Saenz joins the show to discuss his musical life from beginnings to the joys of being a professor. He also shares practice tips, resources, and so much more in this intimate interview.Cellist Daniel Saenz has performed and presented master classes throughout South America, Mexico, and the USA. Recent engagements have taken him to internationally renowned venues throughout the United States, Europe, South America, and Asia. As a concerto soloist, he has performed with orchestras in the United States, France, and Bolivia. An advocate of the music of our time, Mr. Saenz has performed under the auspices of Aperio, Music of the Americas, The Foundation for Modern Music, the University of Missouri Kansas City Musica Aestas Composition Festival, and SoundSCAPE Composition and Performance Exchange in Maccagno, Italy. More recently, Daniel performed at the Schlern International Music Festival in Völsam Schlern, the Rio International Cello Festival in Rio de Janeiro, and the National Arts Institute (UNA) in Buenos Aires. A graduate of the University of Houston, Rice University and the Eastman School of Music, Mr. Saenz is the Associate Professor of Cello at Sam Houston State University School of Music where he teaches cello, coaches chamber music. He’s also the executive director and founder of Brazos music, a non profit organization in the Houston area, and is a member of the Kolonneh Chamber players, and is certified in all Suzuki method books for cello.To learn more about Daniel Saenz, follow the links below.Daniel Saenz Website: https://www.saenzcello.com/Brazos Music Non-Profit: https://brazosmusic.org/Sam Houston State University: https://www.shsu.edu/academics/music/faculty-bios/2020/daniel-saenz ***To make a donation to Dachshund Rescue of Houston click here!Visit Creative Peacemeal Podcast on social media, browse podcast swag, and continue the creative conversations via the blog!Website https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/musicPodcast site: https://creativepeacemeal.buzzsprout.co...

Rhonda Proctor is a North Carolina based photographer with broad visual interests from black and white photography, to nature, animals, abstract, and more. She is also a member of the Sharpshooters International Photography group.You can learn more about Rhonda, and purchase her original prints, on here website.https://rhondaproctor.com/ ***To make a donation to Dachshund Rescue of Houston click here!Visit Creative Peacemeal Podcast on social media, browse podcast swag, and continue the creative conversations via the blog!Website https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/musicPodcast site: https://creativepeacemeal.buzzsprout.co...

Zia Blue, is a talented young singer/songwriter who recently had the opportunity to show her talent on American Idol. In this podcast episode, she shares her musical inspirations, struggles, discusses her experiences on American Idol, and the importance of mental health, and more.Follow her musical journey on social media!IG: @ziablue_ ***To make a donation to Dachshund Rescue of Houston click here!Visit Creative Peacemeal Podcast on social media, browse podcast swag, and continue the creative conversations via the blog!Website https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/musicPodcast site: https://creativepeacemeal.buzzsprout.co...

Today’s show features Jennifer Smith, Mezzo Soprano. Her unique story reminds us all of the power of believing in oneself…and that it is never too late to chase your dreams. Jennifer lives in the Kansas City area and works in Human Resources for a federal agency. She has a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University, and began her graduate work in Adult and Community Education at Ball State University before beginning her career in Human Resources for the government. In her spare time, she enjoys, of course, singing, as well as spending time with friends and family, baking, writing, and knitting. She’s even written a book! She hopes that if you take anything away from today’s show, it’s that nothing is more expensive than regret, and that you and your dreams are worth the risk. Take that leap! Follow Jennifer's journey on her social media here! IG: @uncoveringjennifer ***To make a donation to Dachshund Rescue of Houston click here!Visit Creative Peacemeal Podcast on social media, browse podcast swag, and continue the creative conversations via the blog!Website https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/musicPodcast site: https://creativepeacemeal.buzzsprout.co...

Gena Destri is a semi-abstract expressionist landscape painter. Her pieces are color-oriented and intuitive, celebrating nature, energies, humanity, womanhood and growth. Usually, Destri works from life or photographs to start with, then finishes up from memory. Most of her artwork is completed in acrylic, watercolor, and oils with possible additions of drawing materials. She was the Buda Art Brawl winner in 2019 and was the Buda Plein Air Festival 2021 Best in Show(1st) & 3rd place winner. See her work at www.GenaDestri.comBooks mentioned on this show:The Big Magic by Elizabeth GilbertReal Artists Don’t Starve by Jeff Goins The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk ***To make a donation to Dachshund Rescue of Houston click here!Visit Creative Peacemeal Podcast on social media, browse podcast swag, and continue the creative conversations via the blog!Website https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/musicPodcast site: https://creativepeacemeal.buzzsprout.co...

Jim Rosokoff, aka Doctor Uke, is a retired Dermatologist. He loves music and sings, as well as plays the ukulele and runs the successful and very helpful resource, Doctor Uke website that provides song sheets for ukulele, as well as tools for beginners.Jim joined the show to discuss his musical start at the tender age of 3, what goes into running his website, and more.To learn more, visit https://www.doctoruke.com/index.html ***To make a donation to Dachshund Rescue of Houston click here!Visit Creative Peacemeal Podcast on social media, browse podcast swag, and continue the creative conversations via the blog!Website https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/musicPodcast site: https://creativepeacemeal.buzzsprout.co...