Writing Bird Songs for Piano Students with Kai Ono (OK Kai) and Peter Enriquez

Nathan Farrell and Producer Tucker Bickell

Today our guest is Nathan Farrell, a singer, songwriter, and saxophonist in the New York Soul Pop scene. He's joined by producer Tucker Bickell. Together they talk about the musical and personal inspirations behind Nathan's new EP, "Lovesick Jukebox".

Writing Bird Songs for Piano Students with Kai Ono (OK Kai) and Peter Enriquez

Melt Keyboard player and singer-songwriter Kai Ono (aka OK Kai) and music producer Peter Enriquez join us for a discussion on his time touring with the band, writing and producing his upcoming album, and the importance of bird artwork in educational piano material.

Wicked's Olivia Dei Cicchi on pop music, touring with Les Mis, and a movie with Anne Hathaway

Today we’re joined by singer, songwriter, and Broadway performer Olivia Dei Cicchi (Wicked, Les Mis), along with her partner and producer Lucas Murray. We talk about Olivia’s path from French Woods summer camp to Broadway, the surreal moment of passing on Phantom to tour with Les Mis, and her three years with Wicked. We also dive into writing and releasing her debut single “Karma Colada”, Lucas’s background in sonic branding, and how the two balance love and creative partnership.

Fleetwood Mac meets Mario Kart: The Music of The Far Out (and their Band Mom)

Today we're joined by members of the Boston pop-funk band The Far Out: Olivia "Liv" Lowe, Ellie Dolan, and Henry Zagarella, as well as Henry's mom Kerry Zagarella.We talk about the origins of the band, Kerry's writing career (and Substack!), and the influence of the Mario Kart series that Henry and bassist Ryan have snuck into several songs.

Writing 300 songs with American Idol's Robbie Rosen and singer-songwriter JeLa

Today we're joined by Singer, Songwriter, and American Idol Contestant (Season 10) Robbie Rosen, and his friend, singer-songerwriter JeLa (Dr. Jessica Lattman). We talk about songwriting (and "toplining") consistently, Robbie's journey to American Idol, and learning to make music while being a full-time surgeon.