Wendy Anggerani discusses the trials and joys of taking her music career from country to country and the cultural differences in performing music she has experienced between the San Francisco Bay area and Sydney. For more content visit: www.cypressbartlett.com Audio Engineering by: Nick Walker - www.spectraaudiosolutions.com.au Sources: Website htt…

Dr. Matthew Horsley explores the ethnomusicology of Irish music as well as discuses his own journey into learning traditional Irish instruments. Currently (2019 onward) playing in the Australian production of Come From Away, Matthew also talks about how the orchestrations (by August Eriksmoen) allowed him to perform the musical with an idiomatic fe…

Louise Hales is the current (2022) entertainment manager for the Blue Mountains theatre. Explore Louise's thoughts and mantras on how she curates yearly programs, finds new artists to highlight as well as hearing her journey. Mixed and Mastered by Nick Walker https://www.spectraaudiosolutions.com.au/ Sources Blue Mountains Theatre https://www.bluem…

In the midst of performing in a musical about wrestling (Dubbo Championship Wrestling), Luke and I talk about and explore different elements of masculinity in performing arts as well as discussing critical race theory within the context of musical theatre. Follow Luke Leong-Tay Instagram Mixed and mastered by: Nick Walker www.spectraaudiosolutions.…

Explore. Observe. Investigate. This episode, Joe Accaria dives deep into the different roles he's played over the decades and how these different hats have influenced him creatively, personally and musically. Mixed and mastered by Nick Walker References: Repercussions https://www.repercussionsproductions.com/ Joe Accaria - Website https://www.joeac…

Nick Walker discusses how he became a sound designer for shows such as; American Psycho (The Hayes Theatre 2019, Opera house 2021), Little Shop of Horrors (Australian tour, 2016), Sweet charity (Melbourne 2014), Assassins (The Hayes & Opera House 2018) and many more. Hear how his ground breaking work in sound design has been achieved through the me…

Completing a university degree takes a large amount of effort, motivation and perseverance. This episode, I discuss with Wern Mak about what happens after you finish a degree in the arts and the journey of giving ourselves purpose. Mixing and mastering by Nick Walker E: nwalker@spectraaudiosolutions.com W: www.spectraaudiosolutions.com.au/ Wern Mak…

Explore how Andrew (Andy) Hearle built his website Stage Milk and his incredible insights on how developing a primary skill can help one gain a strong foothold within their industry and/or creative art. Website www.stagemilk.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewsamuelhearle/ References https://www.sodajerker.com/podcast/…

Tina Harris and myself talk about the worth we hold as musicians, how we've spoken up in monetary negotiations as well as provide some tools to help navigate our dollar value in the music industry. Tina Harris Contacts and Bands: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tina.harris.5249349 Oriente Tres: https://www.facebook.com/orientetres Tijuana Taxi: …

Dylan Pollard describes his journey of learning the piano from the age of 19 and part of the road he has taken over the past 6 years to become not only a skilled musical theatre teacher, but also become a professional musical director and performer. Links: https://www.instagram.com/dylannpollardd/ https://www.facebook.com/dylanpollard96…

Andrew Worboys and myself explore elements that help enter our flow state within our art as well as discuss fundamentals to effective musical direction and collaboration. Links: https://andrewworboys.com/ References: George R.R Martin & Stephen King Inerview https://ew.com/article/2016/06/23/george-rr-martin-stephen-king/ https://www.youtube.com/wa…

Joshua Giuliano (Josh), resident soundperson for The Hayes theatre, explains his journey of audio engineering professionally in theatres for the past decade. He explains how mixing in the hot kitchen of sound has helped him not only craft his talent and attitude, but also develop the tools required to put out the audio fires that occur in live ente…

Renown actor, dancer and singer Ainsley Melham discusses the role creatives play in developing a theatre industry where people from all walks of life feel represented and know that there is a pathway for us all to strive in our passions. He also talks on how his journey from the humble beginnings of tap dance in the country town of Bathurst (Austra…

Aaron Tsindos, a multi-talented performer and writer, discusses the trials and tribulations in what can be defined as success in the arts. Aarons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atsindos/?hl=en General Legends: https://www.generallegends.com/By Cypress Bartlett

Stage management can be an under appreciated job in the entertainment industry, so for this podcast Daniel Cottier will be shining a spotlight on the incredible role he plays as a stage manager and the skills he uses to keep productions running smoothly as well as managing anxieties that can occur in these high pressure environments. Yeah / Yes (Au…

This podcast with Andrew Coshan explores the hurdles he has had to overcome to live away from home as a performing actor and modes of thought required in learning new skills and creating positive friendships. Instagram: https://instagram.com/awcoshan?utm_medium=copy_linkBy Cypress Bartlett

Amanda Jenkins discusses her tools on balancing time between her role as a female bass player in musical theatre, the defense force band as well as being a full time teacher. References: Basketball Research Study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331928345_The_effect_of_a_simulated_mental_practice_technique_on_free_throw_shooting_accuracy_o…

I talk with Salvatore Tropiano on how his design and technology degree from the university of technology Sydney has influenced his songwriting and the tools he uses to overcome problems. Book: Tipping Point by Malcolm GladwellBy Cypress Bartlett

Daniel Cullen, lawyer by day, musical playwright by night. Hailing from Canberra Australia, Daniel talks about his journey on writing the songs and script for 'Dubbo Championship Wrestling'. Books mentioned: Big Magic by Elizabeth Taylor Finishing the Hat and Look I made a Hat by Stephen SondheimBy Cypress