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Discussions with the composers, mentors and participants of the Inception Orchestra Young Composers Mentoring Program. Bringing creativity to music education, we discuss why students should join and why our amazing line-up of mentors actively want to teach.

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  1. Listening Your Way to the Oud and the Broadway Stage - George Abud and Huxley Westemeier

    11/20/2021

    Listening Your Way to the Oud and the Broadway Stage - George Abud and Huxley Westemeier

    Broadway actor George Abud brings his knowledge of Arabic music and the oud to the Inception Podcast. He is joined by Huxley Westemeier, a composer in the Inception Orchestra Young Composers Mentoring Program, who played George's son in the world premiere of August Rush. The interview discussing George's journey to Broadway and beyond is highlighted by a spectacular demo of George performing on the oud. Hosted by Akira Nakano Classical Saxophone Project Javier Oviedo Jean-Pierre Schmitt Music for Lebanon Mentions: Charles Fernandez Nathan Wang Preston Scales New Podcast: Angela Urrecheaga Elliana Escamilla Aeralie Brighton

    29 min
  2. Sing Me the Color Blue! - Preston Scales

    07/22/2021

    Sing Me the Color Blue! - Preston Scales

    Inception Mentor favorite, Preston Scales, an R&B producer, singer and songwriter, shares his journey from the church to the studio and his philosophy behind his mentoring technique. We listen into a master class with Inception student, Angela Urrecheaga. And we are fortunate to share the WORLD PREMIERES of TWO of Preston's new singles: "Can't Hardly Wait" and "Problem". Preston will be the featured master class mentor on the Inception August 7th culmination Event.  Mentions: Instagram: @prestonscales American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers Classical Saxophone Project

    26 min
  3. Making Creativity Crackle... A Parent & Educator's Perspective - Andrew Frishman

    06/17/2021

    Making Creativity Crackle... A Parent & Educator's Perspective - Andrew Frishman

    Andrew Frishman, Co-Executive Director of Big Picture Learning, a nation-wide school system... and the father of two of our young composers, joins us to share his insights on the Inception Orchestra Young Composers Mentoring Program.  He will talk how his children have positively taken to Inception and about the opportunity that every youngster should explore. Los Angeles Inception Orchestra Big Picture Learning Fox Family Foundation Project InSight

    30 min
  4. About That Pivot... - Jack Aron and Christopher Lee

    06/03/2021

    About That Pivot... - Jack Aron and Christopher Lee

    Today on the Inception Podcast we speak to Inception Vice President Jack Aron and our longest tenured composer, Christopher Lee.  We ask Jack about his arrival at Inception and what he loves about the program. And we talk to Chris about his Inception journey, having been with the program both in-studio and on zoom. www.inceptionorchestra.org www.asmac.org https://schoolofmusic.ucla.edu/ Jack Aron Chris Lee Akira Nakano

    24 min
  5. Why are you mentoring? - Karen Elaine, featuring George Abud

    06/03/2021

    Why are you mentoring? - Karen Elaine, featuring George Abud

    Inception Founder Akira Nakano talks to Inception Executive Vice President Karen Elaine, one of Hollywood's top calls for viola to discover why she volunteers her time week after week to the Inception Orchestra Young Composers Mentoring Program.  We'll discover why she has opened her rolodex along with the American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers (ASMAC) to help bring top tiered musicians, composers and arrangers to help our students in music composition. We will also listen in on a mentoring session with Oud player, George Abud, as he brings his unbelievable musicianship to the table. www.inceptionorchestra.org www.asmac.org Karen Elaine Akira Nakano George Abud Mark Watters Charles Fernandez

    19 min
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Discussions with the composers, mentors and participants of the Inception Orchestra Young Composers Mentoring Program. Bringing creativity to music education, we discuss why students should join and why our amazing line-up of mentors actively want to teach.

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    Akira Nakano
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