Journeys: A MACSA Podcast

In this special double-feature episode of Journeys: A MACSA Podcast, we welcome back Clarisa De la Garza, composer, clarinetist, and educator—joined by Dr. Nicholas Councilor, Assistant Professor of Practice, Clarinet, and Music at UTSA and a celebrated performer and clarinet pedagogue. 🎶 Clarisa returns to discuss her newest compositions: ✨ Rhapsody No. 1 "Impressions" (solo with electronics)...

In this episode of Journeys: A MACSA Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Michael Clark—a pianist, assistant professor of piano at Baylor University, and founder of PianoTricks.net . Dr. Clark shares his inspiring musical journey, from his early beginnings to his current projects, including his newly published Florence Price book: 📖 Florence Price: Rediscovered Gems for Piano Solo – https://www.halleona...

In this episode of Journeys: A MACSA Podcast , we welcome the multi-talented Steena Hernandez —a dancer, vocalist, and author with an inspiring story to share. From touring with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra to performing on Broadway in Rent , Steena’s career is filled with incredible moments, but her path wasn’t always easy. She opens up about her early start in music , her journey to becoming an...

In Episode 8, we feature Jacob Cantu, A MACSA voice instructor, an accomplished music educator, and performer with a career spanning over four decades. Currently serving as the Choir Director for the Vigil Choir at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, Jacob has also directed choirs and taught music at St. Jose Sanchez Del Rio Catholic School and St. Mary’s University, where he produced and direc...

🎙️ Journeys: A MACSA Podcast – Episode 7 with Clarisa De la Garza 🎶 In Episode 7, we feature Clarisa De la Garza, a passionate clarinetist, composer, and educator. With degrees in music performance from UTRGV and UTSA, Clarisa has won multiple concerto competitions and performed on prestigious stages. Her diverse expertise spans teaching, composing, music research, and championing underrepresente...

🎙️Journeys: A MACSA Podcast | Episode 5 Featuring Dr. Ivan Hurd In this episode of Journeys: A MACSA Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Ivan Hurd, Assistant Professor of Piano Pedagogy and Coordinator of Class Piano at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr. Hurd teaches piano pedagogy, piano literature, applied piano lessons, and coordinates the university’s class piano program. With degrees in Pi...

🎙️ Journeys: A MACSA Podcast – Episode with Madeline Garcia 🎺 In this inspiring episode of Journeys: A MACSA Podcast, we sit down with Madeline Garcia, an accomplished trumpet player and passionate music educator. Currently pursuing her Bachelor of Music in Music Education at the University of Texas at San Antonio, Madeline has over 8 years of experience performing with elite ensembles such as th...

🎙️Journeys: A MACSA Podcast | Episode 4 Featuring Dr. Jimmy Cheung In this episode of Journeys: A MACSA Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Jimmy Cheung, a distinguished piano instructor at MACSA who holds a Doctoral Degree in Piano Performance. With an international background, Jimmy has studied at prestigious institutions such as the Royal College of Music in London and the University of Cincinnati Con...

🎙️Journeys: A MACSA Podcast | Episode 3 Featuring Angela Lau In this episode of Journeys: A MACSA Podcast, we sit down with Angela Lau, a talented piano instructor at MACSA, as she shares her inspiring musical journey. From her early beginnings in music to pursuing a doctoral degree, Angela discusses the highs and lows of her path and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Her story is a testame...

🎙️ Journeys: A MACSA Podcast | Episode 0 Featuring Ricky Juarez In this episode of Journeys: A MACSA Podcast, we’re joined by Ricky Juarez – a talented piano instructor at MACSA and the drummer for his band INOHA. Originally meant to be a test episode, we quickly realized this conversation was too good to keep to ourselves. Ricky shares his unique journey in music, his experiences as an educator,...

🎙️ Journeys: A MACSA Podcast - Episode 2 In this episode of Journeys: A MACSA Podcast, we feature Alexis Barton, a talented piano instructor at MACSA and our Events Director. Alexis shares her inspiring musical journey and provides valuable insights into how learning to play on a smaller-scale piano can benefit musicians with smaller hands. 🎵 Interested in lessons with Alexis or another MACSA ins...

🎙️ Journeys: A MACSA Podcast - Episode 1 Welcome to the debut episode of Journeys: A MACSA Podcast ! This episode features the talented David Heyn, a professional bass player and frequent performer at Jazz TX. David is now offering bass lessons at MACSA, sharing his passion and expertise with aspiring musicians. 🎵 Interested in lessons with David? Click here to get started: https://www.sanantonio...