Melody Makers Podcast

Music

About

A podcast featuring biographical and topical interviews with the composers and arrangers behind the music of Melody's Traditional Music and Afghan Press Music for the Harp melodymakerspodcast.substack.com

Episodes

  • Interview with Dan Reiter & Natalie Cox

    This episode features an interview with Dan Reiter, former principal cellist of the Oakland Symphony, and his wife, harpist Natalie Cox. Dan composes and arranges music for solo harp and various ensembles.

  • Interview with Cindy Horstman

    Cindy Horstman, a classically trained musician, carved a unique niche in jazz harp, earning awards for her compositions. She now shares her expertise globally through arranging workshops and her YouTube series, "Play along with Cindy."

  • Interview with Anna Dunwoodie

    This episode features an interview with Anna Dunwoodie, who has significantly impacted New Zealand's harp community. She played a key role in establishing the Harps Aotearoa Foundation and launching Harp Fest New Zealand.

  • Interview with Julia Sanders

    This episode features an interview with Julia Sanders. Her music is discussed, and listeners can find more on her website, folkharp.com.

  • Interview with Rachel Green

    This episode features an interview with musician Rachel Green. Her website is happystringmusic.com and her music can be found on folkharp.com.

  • Interview with Christa Grix

    This episode features an interview with Christa Grix. Her music can be found at folkharp.com and her website is www.christagrix.com. This is a public episode.

  • Interview with Kathleen Blackwell-Plank

    This episode features an interview with Kathleen Blackwell-Plank. Links to her website, music, and the National Standards Board for Therapeutic Musicians are provided.

  • Interview with Stephanie Curcio

    This episode features an interview with Stephanie Curcio. Listeners can find her website at stephaniecurciopublications.com and her music at folkharp.com.

  • Interview with Sunita Staneslow

    This episode features an interview with musician Sunita Staneslow. The description provides links to her website and music, including on Afghan press music.

  • Interview with Kimberly DeRosa

    This episode features an interview with harpist Kimberly DeRosa. The discussion touches on her personal website, the Houston Summer Harp Festival, and various platforms where her music can be found.

  • Interview with Frank Voltz

    This episode of the Melody Makers Podcast features an interview with Frank Voltz. His music can be found at folkharp.com, and more information is available on his website.

  • Interview with Mary Muckle

    This episode features an interview with musician Mary Muckle. Links to her website and various music platforms are provided.

  • Interview with RoJean Loucks

    This episode of Melody Makers Podcast features an interview with harpist RoJean Loucks. Her website is available at roharps.com.