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. May 13

    Toot Your Own Horn with Sharon Deuby (Episode 70)

    We are proud to present episode 70 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 Sharon Deuby to discuss her musical journey, which started in a rural band program and led to her successful career as a freelance musician. Sharon shares the story of her first instrument and the early fundraising trips that helped shape her passion. She also talks about the challenges and rewards of starting a community band and the importance of supporting local music programs. 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 #SharonDeuby #TootYourOwnHorn #MusicMatters #LisasClarinetShop #Inc500FemaleFoundersList2025 #Inc2025MidwestRegionalFastestGrowing #BestSmallBusinessesInAmericaTop100 #BetterYourBest #GetSeriO #Clarinet #Flute #Saxophone #WindPlaying #WindRepairTrainingAcademy #IAEOU #MusicJobs #MusicIndustry #CO100SmallBusinessHonorees #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #ClarinetCommunity #MusicEducation #WorkingMusiciansAcademy #CultureShift #MusicBreakthrough

    35 min

  2. 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

    19 min

  3. Apr 15

    Toot Your Own Horn with Samantha Tranchida (Episode 68)

    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 Samantha Tranchida to talk about her journey as a musician and educator. After high school, Samantha stepped away from music for a while, but she soon realized something important was missing in her life. When her favorite high school band director began teaching at a college, she decided to follow that opportunity. That choice helped bring her back to music and became a key part of the inspiring story she shares today. 🎶 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 #SamanthaTranchida #TootYourOwnHorn #MusicMatters #LisasClarinetShop #Inc500FemaleFoundersList2025 #Inc2025MidwestRegionalFastestGrowing #BestSmallBusinessesInAmericaTop100 #BetterYourBest #GetSeriO #Clarinet #Flute #Saxophone #WindPlaying #WindRepairTrainingAcademy #IAEOU #MusicJobs #MusicIndustry #CO100SmallBusinessHonorees #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #ClarinetCommunity #MusicEducation #WorkingMusiciansAcademy #CultureShift #MusicBreakthrough

    31 min

  4. Apr 1

    Toot Your Own Horn with Maryanne Lacaille (Episode 67)

    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 talks with the amazing Maryanne Lacaille, an internationally recognized clarinetist known for her virtuosity, creativity, and rich musical phrasing. Maryanne has performed around the world and gained international attention for her dynamic programming and unique performances that blend classical traditions with influences from many musical cultures. Maryanne shares her journey as a performer and educator, including how her travels to more than 26 countries helped shape her musical voice and approach to performance. She discusses appearing at major events such as the International Clarinet Association Conference and how exploring different cultures has become a driving force behind her artistic expression and programming. As an innovative educator, Maryanne is a Silverstein Artist and RZ Clarinet Artist, and previously served for many years as a Buffet Clarinet Artist and D’Addario Reed Artist. She is widely known as a clinician, soloist, chamber musician, and teacher, regularly presenting workshops and performances throughout the United States, Mexico, Europe, and the Middle East. Maryanne also talks about her musical training, including earning her bachelor’s degree in clarinet from the Boston Conservatory and continuing graduate studies at the University of Massachusetts and Central Washington University. She shares insights from her orchestral work with groups such as the Seattle Philharmonic and Federal Way Symphony, as well as performing in major productions like Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story on international tours. Known for her work expanding the clarinet repertoire, Maryanne also discusses collaborating with composers and exploring new directions in music, including projects that combine traditional performance with technology such as video, AI, and live electronics. 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 #MaryanneLacaille #TootYourOwnHorn #MusicMatters #LisasClarinetShop #Inc500FemaleFoundersList2025 #Inc2025MidwestRegionalFastestGrowing #BestSmallBusinessesInAmericaTop100 #BetterYourBest #GetSeriO #Clarinet #Flute #Saxophone #WindPlaying #WindRepairTrainingAcademy #IAEOU #MusicJobs #MusicIndustry #CO100SmallBusinessHonorees #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #ClarinetCommunity #MusicEducation #WorkingMusiciansAcademy #CultureShift #MusicBreakthrough

    35 min

  5. Mar 18

    Toot Your Own Horn with Michael Isadore (Episode 66)

    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 talks with the amazing Michael Isadore, professional clarinetist with the Victoria Symphony Orchestra in Texas and a dedicated music educator. He also served as Philharmonia Conductor with the Houston Youth Symphony from 2007 to 2025 and previously performed with the Symphony of Southeast Texas. Michael shares his journey growing up in a musical family, with both parents working as professional musicians and educators. His father was a band director and clarinetist, and his mother was a violinist and orchestra educator. He talks about how he chose the clarinet, following his father’s path, while also building a career in education like his mother. He went on to earn a master’s degree in clarinet performance and another in education. Michael also talks about his experience as a conductor and performing with different orchestras and bands, giving a clear look at both the performance and leadership sides of music. On a more personal note, Michael shares how he picked up knitting and even shows his impressive collection of knitted projects, which he sometimes works on while listening to his students practice and play. 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 #MichaelIsadore #TootYourOwnHorn #MusicMatters #LisasClarinetShop #Inc500FemaleFoundersList2025 #Inc2025MidwestRegionalFastestGrowing #BestSmallBusinessesInAmericaTop100 #BetterYourBest #GetSeriO #Clarinet #Flute #Saxophone #WindPlaying #WindRepairTrainingAcademy #IAEOU #MusicJobs #MusicIndustry #CO100SmallBusinessHonorees #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #ClarinetCommunity #MusicEducation #WorkingMusiciansAcademy #CultureShift #MusicBreakthrough

    19 min

  6. Mar 4

    Toot Your Own Horn with Víctor Carrión-Morales (Episode 65)

    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 talks with the amazing Víctor Carrión Morales, professional musician and dedicated educator. Víctor is a clarinet professor at Escuela Libre de Música in Caguas, Puerto Rico, also known as Escuela Especializada Libre de Música Antonio Paoli. He shares his journey as a performer and teacher, what it means to guide the next generation of musicians, and how his work at Libre Música Caguas continues to shape young artists. From performing to teaching, Víctor speaks about balancing both worlds and staying committed to excellence in music education. 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 #VíctorCarriónMorales #TootYourOwnHorn #MusicMatters #LisasClarinetShop #Inc500FemaleFoundersList2025 #Inc2025MidwestRegionalFastestGrowing #BestSmallBusinessesInAmericaTop100 #BetterYourBest #GetSeriO #Clarinet #Flute #Saxophone #WindPlaying #WindRepairTrainingAcademy #IAEOU #MusicJobs #MusicIndustry #CO100SmallBusinessHonorees #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #ClarinetCommunity #MusicEducation #WorkingMusiciansAcademy #CultureShift #MusicBreakthrough

    27 min

  7. Feb 18

    Toot Your Own Horn with Ray Grant (Episode 64 - Part 2)

    This is part 2 of our interview with the legendary Ray Grant on 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 again with Ray Grant and asks some direct, important questions. They talk about the music industry’s complicated past, ongoing struggles with professional conduct, connections to the Me Too movement, and how musicians are working through major changes in today’s landscape. Ray reflects on starting his professional career at just 25, becoming the youngest symphony orchestra manager in America at that time. He shares how most musicians were focused on one thing—getting more opportunities and paid performances—and how that pressure shaped him. In his own words, it pushed him to become “a bit of an a*****e” as he worked hard to deliver results. This conversation gives an honest look at growth, accountability, and what it takes to navigate a changing industry. 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 #RayGrant #TootYourOwnHorn #MusicMatters #LisasClarinetShop #Inc500FemaleFoundersList2025 #Inc2025MidwestRegionalFastestGrowing #BestSmallBusinessesInAmericaTop100 #BetterYourBest #GetSeriO #Clarinet #Flute #Saxophone #WindPlaying #WindRepairTrainingAcademy #IAEOU #MusicJobs #MusicIndustry #CO100SmallBusinessHonorees #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #ClarinetCommunity #MusicEducation #WorkingMusiciansAcademy #CultureShift #MusicBreakthrough

    21 min

  8. Feb 4

    Toot Your Own Horn with Ray Grant (Episode 63 - Part 1)

    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 talks with the amazing Ray Grant! Join us as Ray shares his personal journey in music, discussing the pivotal moments that shaped his path and why making music remains a vital part of his life. Whether you are a professional musician, an educator, or someone who simply loves the art of sound, Ray’s story offers a fresh perspective on the power of music to connect and inspire us. 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 #RayGrant #TootYourOwnHorn #MusicMatters #LisasClarinetShop #Inc500FemaleFoundersList2025 #Inc2025MidwestRegionalFastestGrowing #BestSmallBusinessesInAmericaTop100 #BetterYourBest #GetSeriO #Clarinet #Flute #Saxophone #WindPlaying #WindRepairTrainingAcademy #IAEOU #MusicJobs #MusicIndustry #CO100SmallBusinessHonorees #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #ClarinetCommunity #MusicEducation #WorkingMusiciansAcademy #CultureShift #MusicBreakthrough

    35 min
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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.

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