As we continue our discussion about studying the arts in an academic setting, we interview teacher, conductor, singer, and graduate student Devon Steve. Devon explains his teaching philosophy, shares his experiences as both a student and a teacher, and discusses the racial divide inherent within the current academic structure. Danielle and Devon also reminisce about the challenges of their education at the same undergraduate school, and Devon shares his thoughts on how the world of higher artistic education can better serve its students.

Devon's Instagram: @devon.a.steve
Devon's Gospel Choir -
Instagram: @bridges2harmony
Website: Bridges 2 Harmony
Facebook: Bridges 2 Harmony

Note-worthy -
Instagram: @note.worthypodcast, @long.a.danielle
Email: noteworthypodcastofficial@gmail.com
Twitch: NoteWorthyPlays - Twitch (twitch.tv/noteworthyplays)
Bandcamp: redpaw (bandcamp.com) 

Theme Song: ‘Out There,’ from the album ‘From Stockholm to Seattle,’ by Kenny Maness’s musical duo, Voyage, available on Spotify and Itunes.   

Logo art: Vicki Scott
Instagram: @vickilula
Email: vicki@artdoula.com

Now that we've re-entered school to earn our graduate degrees, we wanted to talk about our experiences with the arts in an academic setting and how studying music in an academic context both helped and hindered us in our careers. Danielle talks about losing her voice in undergraduate school, Jack speaks on losing confidence due to the pressures of competition and comparison, we discuss the differences between our undergraduate and graduate experiences thus far, and we speak about the importance of continued arts education, particularly in the United States.

Instagram: @note.worthypodcast , @long.a.danielle
Email: noteworthypodcastofficial@gmail.com
Twitch: twitch.tv/noteworthyplays

Theme Song: ‘Out There,’ from album ‘From Stockholm to Seattle,’ by Kenny Maness’s musical duo Voyage.  Album available now on Spotify and iTunes.   

Logo art: Vicki Scott, Insta - @vickilula, email - vicki@artdoula.com

In our first episode back after our *unplanned* hiatus, we talk about what we did and learned during our summers. We also discuss our return to academia, why we both chose to get our Masters degrees, and our experiences transitioning to graduate school this semester after living life outside the classroom for a few years.
 
For tickets to see Danielle perform with the Orange Players Theatre from Nov. 14-27, click this link: 

Jack's Bandcamp: redpaw (bandcamp.com)
Dot Gov Youtube Channel: Dot Gov - YouTube (keep an eye out for the Halloween show!)

Instagram: @note.worthypodcast
Twitch: NoteWorthyPlays - Twitch (twitch.tv/noteworthyplays)
Email: noteworthypodcastofficial@gmail.com

Theme Song: ‘Out There,’ from the album ‘From Stockholm to Seattle,’ by Kenny Maness’s musical duo called Voyage. You can find the album on Spotify and iTunes.   

Logo art: Vicki Scott, Insta - @vickilula, email - vicki@artdoula.com