Music Teacher, MCS Northside Middle School

Kristin is a Music Teacher with MCS Northside Middle School in Indiana. With dual responsibilities to teach general music classes and direct the school choir, Kristin shares a glimpse into her busy schedule. Between in-class instruction, lesson planning, and evening …

Director of Concerts and Press Information, Yale School of Music (retired)

Patricia is a retired Manager of Concerts and the former Director of Concerts and Press Information for the Yale School of Music. During her tenure at Yale, Patricia had her hands in practically everything, from coordinating press coverage and fundraising …

Musical Theatre Coordinator, Director, and Assistant Professor; Western Connecticut State University

Tim is the Musical Theatre Coordinator, stage Director, and an Assistant Professor at Western Connecticut State University. With over 30 years of experience as a stage actor and director, Tim not only teaches acting at the university but also coordinates …

Bill Richards, Musician and Teacher; Howard University

Bill is a musician and teacher in the Washington, DC area. With degrees in both music and music education, Bill moved to DC after securing a spot as a percussionist in the United States Army Band. Now retired from the …

Joseph Spix, Creative Director, Universal Music Group

Joseph is a Grammy award winning art director and a Creative Director with Universal Music Group. Responsible for Island, Republic, and Def Jam Records, Joseph oversees the creative direction for the label’s big artists, working with both the musicians and …

Jack Carr, Founder, Girard Academic Music Program

Jack is the founder and former principal for 37 years of the Girard Academic Music Program and is currently the principal at String Theory Charter School. As a child, he began studying piano with his brother, William. After graduating from …

William Carr, Chair/Professor of Music, Immaculata University

William is the Chair and Professor of Music at Immaculata University as well as a professional concert pianist and an official Steinway Artist. On top of his academic duties with the university, William spends three to four hours a day …

Classical Musician and Conductor

Frank is a classical musician and internationally acclaimed choral conductor, having performed with Grammy Award-winning vocal group Chanticleer, held the position of Music Director for both the Washington DC Men’s Camerata and the Woodley Ensemble as well as the conductor …

Musician and Owner, Pladd Dot Music

Chris Mitchell is the owner of Pladd Dot Music in Statesboro, GA as well as a full-time musician, playing over 100 shows a year with the Chris Mitchell Band. Check out Chris’s interview to learn how to turn a passion …

Client Services Rep at Viacom, Music and Entertainment Brands

Giancarlo was a Communications major at The University of Southern California (USC). He now works for Viacom Media Network as a Client Services Rep in their Music and Entertainment Brands department.