Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts Entrepreneur

Rick and Ron have a conversation with Frank Ticheli, an American composer of orchestral, choral, band, and chamber music. He lives in Los Angeles where he is Professor Emeritus of Composition at the University of Southern California.  He was the Pacific Symphony's composer-in-residence from 1991 to 1998, composing numerous works for that orchestra. A number of his works have become standards i...

Michele Weir is a distinguished educator who has made significant contributions to the advancement of vocal jazz education, globally. As an arranger / pianist / vocalist, she is well known for her versatile skill set and ability to inspire. As one student put it, “Thank you again for being such an amazing mentor. You are truly the person I strive to be.” Michele’s arrangements have been performed...

Michele Weir is a distinguished educator who has made significant contributions to the advancement of vocal jazz education, globally. As an arranger / pianist / vocalist, she is well known for her versatile skill set and ability to inspire. As one student put it, “Thank you again for being such an amazing mentor. You are truly the person I strive to be.” Michele’s arrangements have been performed...

Trumpet extraordinaire Jeremy Miloszewicz recently performed in THE MUSIC MAN starring Hugh Jackman. He has performed in many Broadway shows and tours as well as having played Lead Trumpet with the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. He has also performed in numerous commercial recordings and with Amy Grant in her CD entitled, "Music of the Spirit." In addition to performing, Jeremy was...

Jeremy Miloszewicz recently performed in THE MUSIC MAN starring Hugh Jackman. He has performed in many Broadway shows and tours as well as having played Lead Trumpet with the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. He has also performed in numerous commercial recordings and with Amy Grant in her CD entitled, "Music of the Spirit." In addition to performing, Jeremy was on the trumpet faculty...

Veteran actor Kevin L. Johnson can be seen across both television and film, but is best known for his role as 'Sam Dermody' in Netflix's hit series "Ozark" starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney. Johnson will soon be seen as 'Eric' in Netlflix's "Florida Man," executive produced by Bateman and will guest star in the hit cult show "Stranger Things.&...

Veteran actor Kevin L. Johnson can be seen across both television and film, but is best known for his role as 'Sam Dermody' in Netflix's hit series "Ozark" starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney. Johnson will soon be seen as 'Eric' in Netlflix's "Florida Man," executive produced by Bateman and will guest star in the hit cult show "Stranger Things.&...

Join Rick and Ron as they continue their conversation with Morgan East. Morgan is a mixed-media painter based in North Charleston, SC. She is also the creator of the  ⁠Park Circle Art Walk⁠ . Morgan’s work has been featured in publications such as Charleston Magazine and Charleston Style and Design, and she was the 2022 featured artist for Art on the Beach on Sullivans Island. In 2023, her paintin...

Morgan is a mixed-media painter based in North Charleston, SC. She is also the creator of the  Park Circle Art Walk . Morgan’s work has been featured in publications such as Charleston Magazine and Charleston Style and Design, and she was the 2022 featured artist for Art on the Beach on Sullivans Island. In 2023, her painting, Down from the Sun and into the Sea, was selected for the International...

Rick and Ron discuss how to deal with rejection that often comes as part of building a sustainable arts career. Have you ever had a work rejected, lost an audition, or been told "no," join us as we offer some strategies for the inevitable school of hard knocks that creative artists face.

Dance educator, choreographer, ethnographer, embodied historian, and author E. Moncell Durden rejoins the Feeding the Starving Artist podcate. Join Rick and Ron in their as they continue their riveting conversation with Marcell.

Dance educator, choreographer, enthnographer, embodied historian, and author E. Moncell Durden joins the Feeding the Starving Artist podcate. Join Rick and Ron as they have a enlightening and riveting conversation with Marcell.

Rick and Ron continue their conversation with award-winning director, producer, editor, writer and cinematographer Doug Blush whose work includes over 140 feature and television projects.

Rick and Ron are joined by Doug Blush, an  award-winning director, producer, editor, writer and cinematographer  whose work includes over 140 feature and television projects.

From oboe performance major to professional workshop facilitator, performer, writer, comedian, and designer of learning programs to implement a wide range of client objectives, Rachel Miller is a consummate artist entrepreneur. Rick and Ron host a compelling conversation with Rachel in this week's episode of Feeding the Starving Artist.

From oboe performance major to professional workshop facilitator, performer, writer, comedian, and designer of learning programs to implement a wide range of client objectives, Rachel Miller is a consummate artist entrepreneur. Rick and Ron host a compelling conversation with Rachel in this week's episode of Feeding the Starving Artist.

Join Rick and Ron as they continue their conversation with Mike East. Mike is the owner of TTS Studios, a custom scenic fabrication shop that caters primarily to the touring entertainment industry. You don't want to miss Rick and Ron 's conversation with Mike on how he became an artist entrepreneur beginning with interest in the building trades, to a degree in performing arts, to owning hi...

Mike is the owner of TTS Studios, a custom scenic fabrication shop that caters primarily to the touring entertainment industry. You don't want to miss Rick and Ron 's conversation with Mike on how he became an artist entrepreneur beginning with interest in the building trades, to a degree in performing arts, to owning his own successful performing arts business. You're sure to enjoy so...

Rick and Ron spread the Artist Entrepreneurship gospel as they discuss ways to work smart and use various tools to help develop a sustainable creative arts career.

Join Rick and Ron in the second part of a conversation with Mike Valerio, a LA-based top call bass player. Explore the bass player who has made a name in movie studios, television, and commercials, and the classical world.

Join Rick and Ron in a fascinating conversation with Mike Valerio, a LA-based top call bass player. Explore the bass player who has made a name in movie studios, television, and commercials, and the classical world.

Rick and Ron share some insights into the business side of an arts career: how do you know you're ready? get your elevator pitch ready Marketing 101 developing skills on the gig

Part 2 of our conversation with famed Hollywood production designer, Bill Brzeski. Bill's credits include Aquaman, Matilda, The Hangover, War Dogs, The Fate of the Furious, Jumanji The Next Level and many more blockbuster hits.

Rick and Ron talk to famed production designer, Bill Brzeski. Bill is a Hollywood-based creative artist whose credits include Aquaman, Matilda, The Hangover, War Dogs, The Fate of the Furious, Jumanji The Next Level and many more blockbuster hits.

Rick and Ron discuss some of the challenges and opportunities creative artists face when launching or building a career in the new arts economy such as: No really means, not right now To grad school or not Marketing yourself