Music On The Rocks podcast

#Music #Theater #Arts #Chris Castellanos

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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

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Music on the Rocks is a long form conversation hosted by internationally recognized hornist Chris Castellanos featuring interviews with some of the best musicians in their field talking over their favorite drinks about life, career and anything else that comes up!

20 episodes

Music on the Rocks

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#Music #Theater #Arts #Chris Castellanos

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Mike McCoy, Larry Williams, a Tennessee Mule and a Disgusting Watermelon Lemonade Seltzer 48:26

4 years ago48:26

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This episode of MOTR I have the pleasure of the company of fellow Yamaha Horn Artists Mike McCoy (former hornist of Presidio Brass, studio musician and Faculty at San Diego State University and Point Loma Nazarene University) and Larry Williams (Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, Lyric Brass Quintet and Adjunct Professor of Horn at Washington Adventist University). Grab a cold one and join us as we talk about our hate / hate relationship with bell covers, reminisce on stories and antics of long running shows and what its like to be a horn player in the world of professional Brass Quintets!…

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Jeffrey Curnow, Kentucky Bourbon and a Bottom Shelf Martini 1:17:12

4 years ago1:17:12

1:17:12

This episode of MOTR I am joined by the Associate Principal Trumpet of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Jeffrey Curnow! Jeff is a former member of the Empire Brass, former principal trumpet of the Dallas Symphony and is currently on faculty at both the Curtis Institute and Temple University. Jeff is also a weekly contributing cartoonist for NPR! Grab a cold one and join us as we talk about his love for cartooning, his touring days with Empire, the differences between playing in a chamber group and being Principal Trumpet of a ajor Symphony Orchestra and of course ... gin!…

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Jose Sibaja, Pig's Nose Scotch and a Triple Shot of H2O 1:13:18

4 years ago1:13:18

1:13:18

This episode I am very pleased to have one of my great friends and touring buddies, Jose Sibaja with me! Jose is the Lead Trumpet player of the Boston Brass and Associate Professor of Trumpet for the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University. Sit back and enjoy a cold beverage as we discuss recording from home, teaching and tough love, touring with Ricky Martin, the do's and don'ts of travel and relive great stories from the road! www.Josesibaja.com…

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Live from the North East Horn Workshop! 1:00:16

4 years ago1:00:16

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A special, post recital interview from the North East Horn Workshop with Elizabeth Freimuth (Principal Horn, Cincinnati Symphony and Pops) , Randy Gardner (Retired, 2nd Horn Philadelphia Orchestra for 22 years) and Jeff Scott (Imani Winds)! Grab your drink and don't miss this episode with these amazing hornists as we talk about their careers, failures and what they learned from them, how they chose their programming in a Covid era and much more!…

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Beth Lano, Gin & Tonic and Chai on the Rocks 59:00

4 years ago59:00

59:00

It is such a pleasure to have one of the staples of the Las Vegas music scene, Beth Lano, on MOTR this episode! Beth is Associate Principal Horn of the Las Vegas Philharmonic, has been the top call freelance hornist on the Las Vegas Strip since the 80's and is the Director of Marketing and Public Relations at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Grab a drink and join us in conversation as we talk about her career in music, her journey into PR and Marketing and a plethora of other interesting topics!…

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Zoltan Kiss, Hendrick's Gin & Hungarian Schnapps 1:32:40

4 years ago1:32:40

1:32:40

This Episode of MOTR I am delighted to have the one and only Zoltan Kiss as a guest! Zoltan is an internationally recognized trombone soloist and has been a member of the Mnozil Brass since 2005. Grab a cold drink and join us as we talk about how he was discovered by Mnozil, funny stories from the road, the state of live music and his favorite things to cook! www.zoltankiss.com…

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Dan Vidican, Bulleit Bourbon and Johnnie Green 53:01

4 years ago53:01

53:01

In this episode of MOTR, I am joined by fantastic musician and horn maker Dan Vidican. Dan is the owner and craftsman of Lukas Horns and also plays 4th horn with the Memphis Symphony. Grab your favorite spirit and join us as we talk about the qualities of a great custom horn and the famous soundtracks we've all heard his horns on, the importance of not waiting for the perfect time to start new things, hobbies and most importantly ... soccer!…

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Jamie Hersch, Tiger Beer and Rocket Amber 51:42

4 years ago51:42

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This episode of MOTR I have the pleasure of hanging with my good friend and amazing horn player Jamie Hersch! Jamie is Associate Principal horn of the Singapore Symphony and on faculty at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory. Grab a drink and join us as we talk about his rapid rise to professional playing, candid details of self derailment and getting back on track, performing and recording the worlds longest piece written for horn and of course cars and video games!…

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James Naigus, Auchentoshan and Coffee Liqueur 1:03:28

4 years ago1:03:28

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This episode I had the pleasure of hanging out with wonderful Hornist and Composer James Naigus. Grab a beverage and join us as we talk at length about his upcoming consortium piece for horn and mixed media "Visions" along with everything from his upbringing as a young musician to shows that we wish were not leaving Netflix! http://jamesnaigus.com/home.html…

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David Krehbiel, Scotch & Soda and Gin & Tonic 50:09

4 years ago50:09

50:09

This episode of MOTR, I am absolutely thrilled to have legendary hornist David Krehbiel as a guest. He has been a staple in the orchestral world for decades having been a member of such orchestras as the Chicago Symphony, the Detroit Symphony and the San Francisco Symphony. Grab your favorite beverage and join us for an hour as we talk about his brand new book "Through the Door: A Horn-Players Journey", reminisce about his days in the orchestras, his experiences conducting and playing in the Summit Brass and his penchant for pranks!…

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Rick Todd, Bourbon Whiskey and Zinfandel 1:26:48

4 years ago1:26:48

1:26:48

This episode of MOTR, I had the pleasure of chatting with the incomparable hornist Rick Todd! You name it, he's done it. From Orchestral playing to Hollywood Studio playing to putting out burning Jazz Albums, Rick Todd is at home with it all. Grab your favorite sipping drink and join us while we talk about cutting his teeth as a student and colleague of Vince DeRosa, jamming with Clark Terry, touring with Barbara Streisand, his new project "The Art of Practicing" and much more! www.richardtoddmusic.com…

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Howard Wiseman, Bombay Gin and Tap Water 1:10:41

4 years ago1:10:41

1:10:41

I'm delighted to be joined this episode by world class instrument case maker Howard Wiseman. Known throughout the music world for his beautiful, innovative, super light and durable carbon fiber instrument cases, Howard Wiseman has been at the top of his craft since he was a teenager! Grab a drink and join us for a great chat about how he built a thriving business at the young age of 15, how he combines his love for sports with music and whats next for Wiseman of London!…

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Tom Leslie, Martinis and Texas Whiskey 1:18:04

4 years ago1:18:04

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This episode, I am thrilled to have my dear friend and musical mentor Tom Leslie. Tom is the Director of the Division of Wind Band Studies and Professor of Conducting at the University of Las Vegas, Nevada. He has conducted, and recorded twenty-one highly acclaimed albums with the UNLV Wind Orchestra and has served as the 75th President of the prestigious American Bandmasters Association. Grab a drink and join us as we talk careers, cars and everything in between!…

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Bill Bernatis, Tequilas and Margaritas 1:08:58

5 years ago1:08:58

1:08:58

My guest this episode is my former horn professor and good friend Bill Bernatis! Bill is the Assistant Professor of Horn at the University of Nevada Las Vegas and serves as Principal Horn with the Las Vegas Philharmonic, as well as Assistant Principal Horn with the Chautauqua Symphony. So grab your favorite libation and join us for the next hour or so as we talk about his eclectic career as a hornist, his love of tequila and as always, great stories ... including an audition for the Empire Brass!…

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Michelle Baker, Herbal Iced Tea and Tenure Vodka 54:28

5 years ago54:28