Episode #3 - Scott Perry

Matt Falker is a jazz and gospel pianist, vocalist, arranger and clinician.Matt is also the Executive Director of the Vocal Jazz Academy, a nonprofit organization that helps launch one-day vocal jazz workshops around the United States and Canada for teachers and students.

In this engaging conversation, Scott Perry, a professional illustrator, shares his artistic journey, influenced by his family's creative background. He discusses his early experiences with art, the transition from high school to a professional career, and the impact of nostalgia and pop culture on his work. Scott also reflects on the joy of creating art, the significance of storytelling, and his future aspirations, including new projects and books.

This conversation explores the journey of two musicians as they reflect on their training, professional experiences, and the balance between family and career. They discuss the importance of practice, the evolution of their musical identities, and the significance of lifelong learning and mentoring the next generation of musicians.

This is part 1 of my conversation with operatic tenor and teacher, Brian Stucki.In this episode, we discuss Brian's early musical journey. From his early years in a musically inclined family to developing his passion that propelled him through his experience at BYU. We discuss his love of the cello and his experience being an cellist and instrumentalist. We also discuss our experience teaching together and creating the commercial music ensemble Spotlight at the Snow College Horne School of Music.If you're interested in seeing behind the scenes content, previews of unreleased episodes, and any chances to see Jennifer or Brian perform, please go follow Jennifer on social media.IG: @jennifermadsenmusicTik Tok: @jennifermadsenmusicFacebook: Jennifer Madsen MusicYouTube: Jennifer Madsen MediaThis episode was executive produced by Jennifer MadsenAll production work, editing, and post production done by Joe WilliamsOur theme song was written by Brent Edstrom