Creative Conversations with Roger Humphrey

A charming conversation with musician/luthier Doug Berch. Please join us.

A delightful conversation with guitarist Justin Hatt about resuming his career in a post-covid era.

A nice chat with guitarist Scott Peterson about being a local musician. We talk about performing and teaching. 

An interesting conversation about music, art education, performance and much more. If you would like to listen to Iskander play here are a few of his many performances on YouTube

Aaron Green gives a fascination look at the world of building, repairing, and restoring high-end concert guitars. This is an episode that will appeal to all creative people in all disciplines. If you would like to know more about Aaron you can click on his website.

A great sax and piano player and a pretty terrific singer too. Paul has toured with Joe Cocker, M.C. Hammer, Mark Farner, and many others. He has some great stories about life on the road. I think you're going to like this a lot.

An enjoyable half hour with a friend and colleague. Drummer and music equipment specialist Razz talks about his business and other stuff.

Classical Guitarist Brad DeRoche returns to the podcast to discuss his debut CD "Serenata Espanola". It's already getting great reviews and I like it too!  bradderoche.com purchase Brad's CD Brad's YouTube page

From one L.A. (Lansing area) to another (Los Angeles) singer/songwriter Taylor Taylor joins me as we discuss her music and how she navigates maintaining a career during Covid. Please join us.  You really should visit her website: www.taylortaylormusic.com Also check out Patreon.com

Miguel Ferreyra is a former student who now lives in Cordoba, Spain. Please listen in as two old friends talk about guitars, guitar technique, and stuff. If you would like to know more about him or inquire about online lessons, please go to www.guitarlessonsfromspain.com . Miguel also has a popular YouTube page where he interviews some of the best and most successful classical guitarists in the wo...

I had a delightful chat with flutist Linda White and guitarist Robert Gruca. Although Bob is a former student who is enjoying a successful career, I had never met Linda before so conversation ranged from "reminiscing" to "getting to know you". Really a lot of fun. We also spent time talking about their new CD "A Different Take".  If you would like to know more about them or hear them play ple...

Author Kelly Rogers is one of the most interesting people I know. Please join us as she discusses balancing writing with her career and family life. If you would like to know more about Kelly and read some of her latest work, just go to her website www.queenofquill.com

Talking shop with voice and piano teacher Marie Vavro. 

A wonderful conversation with Geoff Sanderson. Geoff is in entertainment management currently involved with movie and tv production. 

I had a lovely chat with former colleague Ashley Korcal. Just two music teachers talking shop and swapping stories.

Friend and long time duet partner Lisa Moore (flutist) and I spent some time on Zoom catching up. 

I had a very inspiring chat with flutist and life-coach Tess Miller about how the pandemic has affected us.

I had a nice chat via Skype with award-winning violinist and conductor of the State Orchestra of Uzbekistan Tigran Shiganyan. If you visit his YouTube page you can watch him in action (spoiler alert: you're going to like it)

Had a great time chatting with my old friend guitarist Steve Pinckney. Steve has played with a lot of people including the great Chuck Berry and has some awesome stories to tell. If you get the chance you can watch and hear Steve play on WKAR's Backstage Pass TV show. Please click the subscribe button. It helps....

Very happy to be joined by Jim Hoffmaster (Kermit on Showtimes "Shameless") for a great conversation. You should listen to Jim's podcast or visit his IMDb page .  I'm sure you will enjoy them.

I had a fun conversation with Dick Rosemont. Dick owns a used record store in Santa Fe. We chatted about many things but mostly classical rock in the midwest. Dick knows more about this than anyone I know. If you would like to know more about this or would like to do a little business with Dick please visit The Originals Project.

I felt very fortunate to spend time with Anthony Glise and get to know him a bit. He's very smart and very talented as a guitarist, composer, and educator. During our conversation he mentions that he is giving away his latest CD "Dream Scenes" through his website AnthonyGlise.com . I downloaded it easily and it's wonderful. I also urge you to go to his YouTube Channel and listen to his larger comp...

Jane is an award winning film maker and photographer. I've had the pleasure of knowing her for over forty years and I think I've enjoyed every conversation we've ever had. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.  You can find out more about her and her work at janerosemont.com .

Legendary guitarist and Guitar Player Magazine's "Superstar of the Year 2011" Mark Kroos took time out from his busy schedule to chat online. Mark is intelligent and charming as his gives insight to life as a touring artist. Mark has legions of fans throughout the United States and abroad. If you visit his website markkroos.com or his YouTube channel you'll understand why. 

A fun first meeting with Australian guitarist Ken Cooke. Our businesses are so similar that it makes one realize just how much we are all connected. Gigs, wedding stories, students, etc.   Oh - and a lot of laughing too.