Creative Conversations with Roger Humphrey

Interior designer Sarah Sims talks about creativity and her journey to becoming a successful designer. You can learn more about her at her website:  Sarah Sims Designs

I recently met singer, songwriter, luthier, and (believe it or not) game inventor Don Benson. He's a very interesting guy and I'm sure you'll enjoy meeting him too.  You can listen to his music at: https://www.reverbnation.com/donbensonlatebloomer If you would like to talk with Don about building an instrument you can email him at donaldbenson@comcast.net

Singer, songwriter, artist representative, and business woman Jamie-Sue Seal talks about todays music business. You can follow- up at  Smoking Sleddog Records.

Filmmaker Jane Rosemont has produced and directed an award-winning documentary about veteran character actor Jim Hoffmaster (Shameless, NCIS...). They join me to discuss the film and give us a backstage glance.

A charming conversation with musician/luthier Doug Berch. Please join us.

A delightful conversation with guitarist Justin Hatt about resuming his career in a post-covid era.

A nice chat with guitarist Scott Peterson about being a local musician. We talk about performing and teaching. 

An interesting conversation about music, art education, performance and much more. If you would like to listen to Iskander play here are a few of his many performances on YouTube

Aaron Green gives a fascination look at the world of building, repairing, and restoring high-end concert guitars. This is an episode that will appeal to all creative people in all disciplines. If you would like to know more about Aaron you can click on his website.

A great sax and piano player and a pretty terrific singer too. Paul has toured with Joe Cocker, M.C. Hammer, Mark Farner, and many others. He has some great stories about life on the road. I think you're going to like this a lot.

An enjoyable half hour with a friend and colleague. Drummer and music equipment specialist Razz talks about his business and other stuff.

Classical Guitarist Brad DeRoche returns to the podcast to discuss his debut CD "Serenata Espanola". It's already getting great reviews and I like it too!  bradderoche.com purchase Brad's CD Brad's YouTube page

From one L.A. (Lansing area) to another (Los Angeles) singer/songwriter Taylor Taylor joins me as we discuss her music and how she navigates maintaining a career during Covid. Please join us.  You really should visit her website: www.taylortaylormusic.com Also check out Patreon.com

Miguel Ferreyra is a former student who now lives in Cordoba, Spain. Please listen in as two old friends talk about guitars, guitar technique, and stuff. If you would like to know more about him or inquire about online lessons, please go to www.guitarlessonsfromspain.com. Miguel also has a popular YouTube page where he interviews some of the best and most successful classical guitarists in the world as well as sharing playing tips.

I had a delightful chat with flutist Linda White and guitarist Robert Gruca. Although Bob is a former student who is enjoying a successful career, I had never met Linda before so conversation ranged from "reminiscing" to "getting to know you". Really a lot of fun. We also spent time talking about their new CD "A Different Take".  If you would like to know more about them or hear them play please follow these links: https://robertgruca.org  http://www.lindawhiteflute.com   https://www.grucawhiteensemble.com 

Author Kelly Rogers is one of the most interesting people I know. Please join us as she discusses balancing writing with her career and family life. If you would like to know more about Kelly and read some of her latest work, just go to her website www.queenofquill.com

Talking shop with voice and piano teacher Marie Vavro. 

A wonderful conversation with Geoff Sanderson. Geoff is in entertainment management currently involved with movie and tv production. 

I had a lovely chat with former colleague Ashley Korcal. Just two music teachers talking shop and swapping stories.

Friend and long time duet partner Lisa Moore (flutist) and I spent some time on Zoom catching up. 

I had a very inspiring chat with flutist and life-coach Tess Miller about how the pandemic has affected us.

I had a nice chat via Skype with award-winning violinist and conductor of the State Orchestra of Uzbekistan Tigran Shiganyan. If you visit his YouTube page you can watch him in action (spoiler alert: you're going to like it)

Had a great time chatting with my old friend guitarist Steve Pinckney. Steve has played with a lot of people including the great Chuck Berry and has some awesome stories to tell. If you get the chance you can watch and hear Steve play on WKAR's Backstage Pass TV show. Please click the subscribe button. It helps....

Very happy to be joined by Jim Hoffmaster (Kermit on Showtimes "Shameless") for a great conversation. You should listen to Jim's podcast or visit his IMDb page.  I'm sure you will enjoy them.

I had a fun conversation with Dick Rosemont. Dick owns a used record store in Santa Fe. We chatted about many things but mostly classical rock in the midwest. Dick knows more about this than anyone I know. If you would like to know more about this or would like to do a little business with Dick please visit The Originals Project.

I felt very fortunate to spend time with Anthony Glise and get to know him a bit. He's very smart and very talented as a guitarist, composer, and educator. During our conversation he mentions that he is giving away his latest CD "Dream Scenes" through his website AnthonyGlise.com. I downloaded it easily and it's wonderful. I also urge you to go to his YouTube Channel and listen to his larger compositions. 

Jane is an award winning film maker and photographer. I've had the pleasure of knowing her for over forty years and I think I've enjoyed every conversation we've ever had. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.  You can find out more about her and her work at janerosemont.com.

Legendary guitarist and Guitar Player Magazine's "Superstar of the Year 2011" Mark Kroos took time out from his busy schedule to chat online. Mark is intelligent and charming as his gives insight to life as a touring artist. Mark has legions of fans throughout the United States and abroad. If you visit his website markkroos.com or his YouTube channel you'll understand why. 

A fun first meeting with Australian guitarist Ken Cooke. Our businesses are so similar that it makes one realize just how much we are all connected. Gigs, wedding stories, students, etc.   Oh - and a lot of laughing too.

Hanging out online with former student classical guitarist Kirk Redman discussing his efforts in beginning his professional career and just talking shop in general. The Skype gremlins were feeling pretty frisky so the sound quality is a bit shaky, but it's still a very interesting episode. You can learn more about Kirk and hear him play at: kirkredman.com.

In this episode I Skype with singer/songwriter Mary McGuire. We had a lovely time trading stories (she's got some great ones) and just catching up. If you would like to hear her sing or watch her perform just head on over to her website www.marymcguiremusic.com.  You'll be glad you did.

In this episode I'm talking with piano teacher Tanya Ulsh about the change to online lessons due to social distancing. Although we're "talking shop" this is a good episode to listen to for anyone who takes lessons or expect to take lessons in the future. We were talking via Skype and the internet gremlins were a little frisky so please be patient.  If you would like to know more about Tanya I urge you to visit her website www.tanyaspianostudio 

Chris is a talented guitarist and teacher. We've been friends for decades now but I had to beg him to be on this show. It turned out to be a fun time and I'm sure you'll like it too. 

I was lucky to be born into a pretty artistic family. In this episode I'm talking with my niece Holly Ross who is the next generation. Holly is gaining a national reputation as a talented ceremic artist. In this episode we talk about the difficulties of getting started, our shared passion for teaching, and a variety of other things. Please take a moment to visit her website www.holly-ross.com to see some examples of her art and to learn more about my terrific niece.

It's a real treat for me to have Christopher Showerman as a guest. He is a successful, working actor, writer, and producer in Hollywood. But more important to me, I get to call him a friend.  You can find out more about him by visiting www.christophershowerman.com or imdb.com/christophershowerman.  We had a great chat and I think you'll enjoy listening in.

A nice leisurely conversation with Melissa Nott Schmitz in my Lansing studio. We've been friends for a long time, but rarely get to sit and chat anymore. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.  Please take a moment to share this with your friends.

An informative and enjoyable conversation with colleague David Klein. You can learn more about him at: http://www.heartlandklezmorim.com

Great conversation with classical guitar performer and  teacher Brad DeRoche. You can learn more about him at www.bradderoche.com

Had a nice chat with Bob Seger's guitar tech and my long time friend Jimmy Madigan. We don't get to chat very often so this was a real treat.

In this episode I chat with singers/songwriter Pat Zelenka 

In this episode Painter/Photographer Carolyn Damstra talks about her process, marketing, and other things.  Please visit her website at www.carolyndamstra.com to see her beautiful art.

I had a lovely chat with a wedding colleague Andrejka Hirsch. I think you'll enjoy listening in. You should check out her amazing photos at: https://andrejkaphotography.com

My conversation with musician/journalist Mark Deming. Man this guy knows a lot of stuff! 

Chatting with guitarist, arranger, producer and old friend John Campbell at his studio near E. Lansing, Michigan.

Dear friend Jane Keon stopped by to chat. Check out her book  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=%22Tombstone+Town%22+Jane+Keon&ref=nb_sb_noss

I've known Drew Howard for over 30 years and I've enjoyed every conversation. I hope you do too. If you like this, please subscribe. It helps keep me going.  Thanks in advance.

Sande is a self-published poet with books and booklets to her credit. We had a great time, as always, just chatting away. If you would like to read some of her short poems just go to her Facebook page SandeBackesFoster Author.

Mark is a successful composer and producer in Nashville. He took time out from his busy schedule to chat for a while. If you would like to know more about Mark and his various projects please go to:  www.omgnashville.com and www.themusicofnashville.com

Who the heck is Roger Humphrey and what is this about?

Announcing a new podcast from Roger Humphrey (guitarist).