Learning to Become: Exploring Careers in Music

Singer Songwriter only encompasses a small portion of who Sarah Marie Dillard is and what she does. She is also a music teacher and band leader for the band Sarah and The Underground and an advocate for all things art in her community. Sarah is an activist and a person who is so passionate about everything she does. She is a breath of fresh air and such a genuine person! “Sarah Marie Dillard from Sarah & The Underground” Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SMDunderground/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCfrkeD3ANLMvbLoi9GN7-ww Insta: @SMDunderground Join our email blast to receive monthly updates directly to your inbox! Contact [email protected] Live Album: https://album.link/us/i/1444571974 “The Lions:” https://song.link/us/i/1548759218 Chicago Law performance: https://youtu.be/Z7jDf5wWdDQ Read more: https://www.peoriamagazines.com/pm/2020/dec/soulfolk-twist-jazz

In this episode I have a conversation with Chase McCall a musical theatre performer and past cruise ship entertainer. Chase tells some incredible stories of his adventures on the 20th anniversary tour of Rent and gives some great advice for those who are looking to follow in his footsteps. Chase encourages you to never give up in the pursuit of your dreams, even if the dream evolves, never give up! 

Through a career of hard work and good fortune Dana Lamb-Schaubroeck has been able to accomplish many things in the world of music. She is a writer, producer, orchestrator, and music teacher. In this podcast we talk about the series of events that lead to her successes as well as ways that you can accomplish great things on your pursuit of a career in music. Dana is the owner of Creative Learning Studios in Tyron, Georgia. You can learn more about Dana by visiting her website: danaclamb.com.  Introduction by: Corinne Minor, Rachel Wyatt, Ashley Sigmon, Hannah Rolen, Ken Davis, and Renee Bridges Music by: Brandon Mooberry of Sarah and the Underground Hosted, Edited, and Mixed by: Mindy Cook

During our first episode of Learning To Become I talk with Katie Terrell Ramos, the artist and author of the new children's book EGBDF The Musical Yak. During this episode we discuss acting on your ideas, the importance of networking and how you can, "just go for it!" Short excerpts from Katie's book are read throughout the first portion of the podcast.  Find out more information about Katie at her website https://www.katieterrellramos.com/ you can also purchase her book on Amazon.  Credits Introduction: Corinne Minor, Rachel Wyatt, Ashley Sigmon, Hannah Rolen, Ken Davis, and Renee Bridges  Theme song: Brandon Mooberry from Sarah and the Underground Editing: Mindy Cook Sound mixing: Brian Knox

Welcome to Learning to Become, a podcast that explores careers in music outside of education. Host, Mindy Cook, interviews music professionals and learns of the journey they have taken to be where they are today. This introduction features quotes from several of the interviews that will be featured in the podcast during upcoming weeks.  Music Professionals featured in this preview: Noelle Fabian Dragon - Disneyland Musician Chase McCall - Musical Theater Performer Katie Terrell Ramos - Author of EGBDF The Musical Yak Jennifer Bagley - Music Therapist Shawn Severt - Music Engineer Amy Bennett - Radio Producer Music by Brian Knox