Toot Your Own Horn: Music Matters

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On Toot Your Own Horn: Music Matters, guests share funny, heartwarming, and interesting stories about their first musical experiences and why they continue to play a woodwind instrument.

  1. Sep 2

    Toot Your Own Horn with Daphne Cashion (Episode 78)

    Thanks for tuning into episode 78 of Toot Your Own Horn, hosted by Lisa Canning from Lisa's Clarinet Shop and Working Musicians Academy. In this episode, Lisa sits down with the incredibly talented Daphne Cashion, a true multi-instrumentalist and expert on saxophone, horn, and clarinet. Daphne brings her wealth of professional experience, musicianship, and personality to an engaging, inspiring, and hilarious conversation about her life journey in music. Discover the skills, insights, and real-world lessons that have helped shape her success, along with valuable advice for musicians and creators looking to master their craft and take their careers to the next level. Presented by Lisa's Clarinet Shop and Working Musicians Academy. Please Support the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Your support helps us reach more music lovers and share these important stories. Don't forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. Learn more about Lisa’s work here: [https://lisasclarinetshop.com](https://lisasclarinetshop.com) and [https://workingmusiciansacademy.com](https://workingmusiciansacademy.com) 👉 Please like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Toot Your Own Horn: Music Matters. 📢 Please also share this episode to help us grow our community of WORKING MUSICIANS! #LisaCanning #DaphneCashion #TootYourOwnHorn #MusicMatters #LisasClarinetShop #Inc500FemaleFoundersList2025 #inc2026midwestregionalfastestgrowing #Inc2025MidwestRegionalFastestGrowing #BestSmallBusinessesInAmericaTop100 #BetterYourBest #GetSeriO #Clarinet #Flute #Saxophone #WindPlaying #WindRepairTrainingAcademy #IAEOU #MusicJobs #MusicIndustry #CO100SmallBusinessHonorees #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #ClarinetCommunity #MusicEducation #WorkingMusiciansAcademy #CultureShift #MusicBreakthrough

  2. Aug 20

    Toot Your Own Horn with Anya Combs (Episode 77)

    Thanks for tuning into episode 77 of Toot Your Own Horn, hosted by Lisa Canning from Lisa's Clarinet Shop and Working Musicians Academy. In this episode, Lisa sits down with super-talented saxophonist and hornist Anya Combs. Explore the multi-faceted career of Anya Combs, a seasoned games industry leader and professional saxophonist based in New York City. In this video, we dive into Anya's 16+ year journey in the games industry, including her impactful roles at AddictingGames, Nickelodeon, and Kickstarter. We also find about her expertise in developer relations, crowdfunding, community management, and business strategy. Anya's passion for music, showcasing her experience as a freelance saxophonist playing in ensembles like the Funkrust Brass Band and performing at iconic venues such as Madison Square Garden. Whether you are looking to connect regarding gaming partnerships, campaign management, or musical collaborations, Anya brings a unique blend of corporate expertise and artistic talent. Connect with Anya Combs on her website: [https://anyacombsherhair.carrd.co/](https://anyacombsherhair.carrd.co/) Presented by Lisa's Clarinet Shop and Working Musicians Academy. Please Support the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Your support helps us reach more music lovers and share these important stories. Don't forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. Learn more about Lisa’s work here: [https://lisasclarinetshop.com](https://lisasclarinetshop.com) and [https://workingmusiciansacademy.com](https://workingmusiciansacademy.com) 👉 Please like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Toot Your Own Horn: Music Matters. 📢 Please also share this episode to help us grow our community of WORKING MUSICIANS! #LisaCanning #AnyaCombs #TootYourOwnHorn #MusicMatters #LisasClarinetShop #Inc500FemaleFoundersList2025 #inc2026midwestregionalfastestgrowing #Inc2025MidwestRegionalFastestGrowing #BestSmallBusinessesInAmericaTop100 #BetterYourBest #GetSeriO #Clarinet #Flute #Saxophone #WindPlaying #WindRepairTrainingAcademy #IAEOU #MusicJobs #MusicIndustry #CO100SmallBusinessHonorees #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #ClarinetCommunity #MusicEducation #WorkingMusiciansAcademy #CultureShift #MusicBreakthrough

  3. Aug 6

    Toot Your Own Horn with Paul Mifsud (Episode 76)

    We are proud to present episode 76 of 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐧, hosted by Lisa Canning from Lisa’s Clarinet Shop and Working Musicians Academy. In this episode, Lisa sits down with saxophone and woodwind specialist Paul Mifsud. Paul talks about his lifelong journey with music and how he balanced it with a career in IT (Information Technology). He shares how he started playing the clarinet as a child, studied at the Berklee College of Music, and eventually entered the corporate world to support his family. Paul explains why he kept his music life separate from his office job and how his business experience helped him as a musician. Now retired from IT, he plays music full-time and runs music workshops for corporate teams. This episode offers practical advice for musicians who want to make a living and helpful tips for anyone wanting to learn a wind instrument. Presented by Lisa's Clarinet Shop and Working Musicians Academy. Please Support the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Your support helps us reach more music lovers and share these important stories. Don't forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. Learn more about Lisa’s work here: https://lisasclarinetshop.com and https://workingmusiciansacademy.com 👉 Please like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Toot Your Own Horn: Music Matters. 📢 Please share this episode to help us reach 3,000 subscribers. #LisaCanning #PaulMifsud #TootYourOwnHorn #MusicMatters #LisasClarinetShop #Inc500FemaleFoundersList2025 #inc2026midwestregionalfastestgrowing #Inc2025MidwestRegionalFastestGrowing #BestSmallBusinessesInAmericaTop100 #BetterYourBest #GetSeriO #Clarinet #Flute #Saxophone #WindPlaying #WindRepairTrainingAcademy #IAEOU #MusicJobs #MusicIndustry #CO100SmallBusinessHonorees #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #ClarinetCommunity #MusicEducation #WorkingMusiciansAcademy #CultureShift #MusicBreakthrough

  4. Jul 22

    Toot Your Own Horn with Susan Wells (Episode 75)

    We are proud to present episode 75 of 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐧, hosted by Lisa Canning from Lisa’s Clarinet Shop and Working Musicians Academy. In this episode, Lisa talks with clarinetist and educator Susan Wells. Susan shares her unique journey in music, from overcoming early struggles on a Sears Roebuck clarinet to earning a degree in music therapy, raising four children, and performing internationally. Key highlights from this episode: - The Sears Roebuck Clarinet: Why starting on a wooden mail-order clarinet made it nearly impossible to produce a sound for the first five months—and how that early challenge helped her build exceptional air support and tone quality. - Outperforming High-End Instruments: How her high school band director showcased her tone to a guest clinician, noting that she created a better sound on her Sears Roebuck clarinet than other students did on premium instruments. - Pursuing Music Therapy: How an early visit to a specialized school inspired her to earn a degree in music therapy and complete her internship at the Buffalo Psychiatric Center. - Returning to the Stage: How she balanced raising four children with a return to classical performance after being encouraged by pianist Alfreda Ebisullam to prepare for a solo recital when her youngest child was just six months old. - International Teaching and Festivals: Her work teaching young musicians at the InterHarmony International Music Festival in Acqui, Italy, and her experiences studying with legendary clarinet master Kalmen Opperman and attending Richard Stoltzman's clarinet summit. - A Lifelong Gift: Susan and Lisa discuss how the clarinet's wide range and expressive power make music a meaningful, lifelong activity that anyone can return to at any stage of life. This episode is presented by Lisa's Clarinet Shop and Working Musicians Academy. Please Support the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Your support helps us reach more music lovers and share these important stories. Don't forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. Learn more about Lisa’s work here: https://lisasclarinetshop.com and https://workingmusiciansacademy.com 👉 Please like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Toot Your Own Horn: Music Matters. 📢 Please share this episode to help us reach 3,000 subscribers. #LisaCanning #SusanWells #TootYourOwnHorn #MusicMatters #LisasClarinetShop #Inc500FemaleFoundersList2025 #inc2026midwestregionalfastestgrowing #Inc2025MidwestRegionalFastestGrowing #BestSmallBusinessesInAmericaTop100 #BetterYourBest #GetSeriO #Clarinet #Flute #Saxophone #WindPlaying #WindRepairTrainingAcademy #IAEOU #MusicJobs #MusicIndustry #CO100SmallBusinessHonorees #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #ClarinetCommunity #MusicEducation #WorkingMusiciansAcademy #CultureShift #MusicBreakthrough

  5. Jul 8

    Toot Your Own Horn with Nancy Braithwaite (Episode 74)

    We are excited to share Episode 74 of Toot Your Own Horn: Music Matters, hosted by Lisa Canning of Lisa's Clarinet Shop and Working Musicians Academy. Tune in for another inspiring conversation about music, education, and the people who make a difference in our musical community. In this episode, Lisa sits down with the incredible clarinetist Nancy Braithwaite. Nancy talks about her journey in music, starting from her first instrument in fourth grade to her long professional career. She shares her experiences studying at Northwestern University and the Eastman School of Music. Nancy also explains what it was like to play in different orchestras and chamber music groups in both the United States and the Netherlands. In this video, you will hear about: - How Nancy started playing the clarinet - Her music education and the teachers who guided her - Her time playing in summer music programs like Interlochen and Tanglewood - What it is like to perform in professional orchestras and chamber music groups - How she started her own chamber music series - Her projects to record CDs, including music written by women composers Thank you for watching this episode from Lisa's Clarinet Shop. Please subscribe to our channel for more interviews, advice, and videos on clarinet performance. You can visit Nancy's official website at: https://www.nancybraithwaiteclarinet.com/ This episode is presented by Lisa's Clarinet Shop and Working Musicians Academy. Learn more about Lisa’s work here:https://lisasclarinetshop.com and https://workingmusiciansacademy.com If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Your support helps us reach more music lovers and share these important stories. Don't forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. 📢👉 Please share this episode to help us gain more subscribers in our music community. #LisaCanning #NancyBraithwaite #TootYourOwnHorn #MusicMatters #LisasClarinetShop #Inc500FemaleFoundersList2025 #inc2026midwestregionalfastestgrowing #Inc2025MidwestRegionalFastestGrowing #BestSmallBusinessesInAmericaTop100 #BetterYourBest #GetSeriO #Clarinet #Flute #Saxophone #WindPlaying #WindRepairTrainingAcademy #IAEOU #MusicJobs #MusicIndustry #CO100SmallBusinessHonorees #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #ClarinetCommunity #MusicEducation #WorkingMusiciansAcademy #CultureShift

  6. Jun 24

    Toot Your Own Horn with Maria Torres Melgares (Episode 73)

    We are excited to share Episode 73 of Toot Your Own Horn: Music Matters, hosted by Lisa Canning of Lisa's Clarinet Shop and Working Musicians Academy. Tune in for another inspiring conversation about music, education, and the people who make a difference in our musical community. In this episode, Lisa sits down with the incredibly talented Maria Torres Melgares—a dynamic saxophonist, Saxophone Professor at Simpson College, and Associate Manager at Sheldon Artists. Together, they dive into Maria's multifaceted career, exploring how she successfully balances the worlds of higher education, elite artist management, and high-level performance. Maria shares her unique perspective on navigating the modern music landscape, building a sustainable career, and empowering the next generation of musicians to advocate for themselves. She also gives us an inside look at how she manages her time and energy between teaching at Simpson College and working with world-class talent. You can visit Maria's official website at: https://www.mariatorres-sax.com/ This episode is presented by Lisa's Clarinet Shop and Working Musicians Academy. Learn more about Lisa’s work here:https://lisasclarinetshop.com and https://workingmusiciansacademy.com If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Your support helps us reach more music lovers and share these important stories. Don't forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. 📢👉 Please share this episode to help us gain more subscribers in our music community. #LisaCanning #MariaTorresMelgares #TootYourOwnHorn #MusicMatters #LisasClarinetShop #Inc500FemaleFoundersList2025 #inc2026midwestregionalfastestgrowing #Inc2025MidwestRegionalFastestGrowing #BestSmallBusinessesInAmericaTop100 #BetterYourBest #GetSeriO #Clarinet #Flute #Saxophone #WindPlaying #WindRepairTrainingAcademy #IAEOU #MusicJobs #MusicIndustry #CO100SmallBusinessHonorees #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #ClarinetCommunity #MusicEducation #WorkingMusiciansAcademy #CultureShift

  7. Jun 10

    Toot Your Own Horn with Ronny Loew (Episode 72)

    We are excited to share Episode 72 of Toot Your Own Horn: Music Matters, hosted by Lisa Canning of Lisa's Clarinet Shop and Working Musicians Academy. Tune in for another inspiring conversation about music, education, and the people who make a difference in our musical community. In this episode, Lisa talks with the incredibly talented Ronny Loew, a dynamic and accomplished saxophonist, bandleader, and collaborator in the worlds of jazz, funk, soul, RandB, and rock. Ronny shares his incredible journey from being a suburban kid in Minnesota to performing across the globe. Key highlights from this episode: - The Germany Chapter: How volunteering for a free gig turned into a paid opportunity, leading to regular performances once or twice a month in Germany for seven years. - Global Connections at Berklee: Meeting people from all over the world at Berklee College of Music in Boston, which holds the highest percentage of international students in the area. - Career Transitions: Starting a career as a mortgage broker on the day of 9/11 - Playing for a Lifetime: Why Ronny plans to play music for the rest of his life, long after retirement, and his advice for older adults looking to start their own musical journey. - The "Young Musician" Concept: Ronny and Lisa discuss how older adults can rejuvenate their lives by picking up an instrument with a good teacher, emphasizing that your age as a musician is based on your years of playing experience rather than your actual chronological age. You can visit Ronny's official website at: https://www.ronnyloew.com/ This episode is presented by Lisa's Clarinet Shop and Working Musicians Academy. Learn more about Lisa’s work here: https://lisasclarinetshop.com and https://workingmusiciansacademy.com Please Support the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Your support helps us reach more music lovers and share these important stories. Don't forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. 👉 Please like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Toot Your Own Horn: Music Matters. 📢 Please share this episode to help us reach 3,000 subscribers. #LisaCanning #RonnyLoew #TootYourOwnHorn #MusicMatters #LisasClarinetShop #Inc500FemaleFoundersList2025 #inc2026midwestregionalfastestgrowing #Inc2025MidwestRegionalFastestGrowing #BestSmallBusinessesInAmericaTop100 #BetterYourBest #GetSeriO #Clarinet #Flute #Saxophone #WindPlaying #WindRepairTrainingAcademy #IAEOU #MusicJobs #MusicIndustry #CO100SmallBusinessHonorees #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #ClarinetCommunity #MusicEducation #WorkingMusiciansAcademy #CultureShift #MusicBreakthrough This episode is presented by Lisa's Clarinet Shop and Working Musicians Academy. Please Support the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Your support helps us reach more music lovers and share these important stories. Don't forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. Learn more about Lisa’s work here: https://lisasclarinetshop.com and https://workingmusiciansacademy.com 👉 Please like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Toot Your Own Horn: Music Matters. 📢 Please share this episode to help us reach 3,000 subscribers. #LisaCanning #RonnyLoew #TootYourOwnHorn #MusicMatters #LisasClarinetShop #Inc500FemaleFoundersList2025 #inc2026midwestregionalfastestgrowing #Inc2025MidwestRegionalFastestGrowing #BestSmallBusinessesInAmericaTop100 #BetterYourBest #GetSeriO #Clarinet #Flute #Saxophone #WindPlaying #WindRepairTrainingAcademy #IAEOU #MusicJobs #MusicIndustry #CO100SmallBusinessHonorees #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #ClarinetCommunity #MusicEducation #WorkingMusiciansAcademy #CultureShift #MusicBreakthrough

  8. Apr 30

    Toot Your Own Horn with Cecilia Serra (Episode 69)

    Welcome to another episode of 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐧: 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴, hosted by Lisa Canning from Lisa’s Clarinet Shop and Working Musicians Academy. In this episode, Lisa sits down with the amazing Cecilia Serra from Spain to talk about her journey as a musician, building a clarinet studio and why teaching clarinet matters so much to her. 🎶 Please Support the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Your support helps us reach more music lovers and share these important stories. Don't forget to hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. Learn more about Lisa’s work here: https://lisasclarinetshop.com and https://workingmusiciansacademy.com 👉 Please like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Toot Your Own Horn: Music Matters. 📢 Please share this episode to help us reach 3,000 subscribers. #LisaCanning #CeciliaSerra #TootYourOwnHorn #MusicMatters #LisasClarinetShop #Inc500FemaleFoundersList2025 #Inc2025MidwestRegionalFastestGrowing #BestSmallBusinessesInAmericaTop100 #BetterYourBest #GetSeriO #Clarinet #Flute #Saxophone #WindPlaying #WindRepairTrainingAcademy #IAEOU #MusicJobs #MusicIndustry #CO100SmallBusinessHonorees #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #ClarinetCommunity #MusicEducation #WorkingMusiciansAcademy #CultureShift #MusicBreakthrough

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