Steven J. White is a composer and multi-instrumentalist who has done scoring and sound design, working with both electronic and acoustic instruments. His solo album “Breath” is available on Bandcamp; he currently plays with acts Sindoolaa and Yves Francois as well. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? STEVEN: I tripped over … More Spotlight of the Week: Steven White
I am sure that many of us, when growing up with music and considering music as a career, have considered whether or not to go to school for music and what to study. We wonder if it’s worth the time, effort, and money. Is the music industry already oversaturated with talented musicians with the same … More Continuing Music Education: University or No?
Canary Reeds are a Milwaukee-based woodwind quintet who play both contemporary and standard chamber music. We spoke to their clarinetist, Lauren LaFond. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? LAUREN: So, it actually started when I was in a reed quintet in my undergraduate, and our coach – who happens to be … More Spotlight of the Week: Canary Reeds
Joanna Kim is a renowned fingerstyle acoustic and classical guitarist who started her musical journey at the age of six, teaching herself to play from YouTube. She’s become a phenomenal performer who has won prizes at local, national and international competitions from a young age. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? … More Spotlight of the Week: Joanna Kim
Jesse Frewerd is a singer-songwriter based in Milwaukee. A veteran, he began playing as a way to heal and express himself when he came home from overseas. He plays as both a solo artist and in a project with his wife known as Canary Canyon. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? … More Spotlight of the Week: Jesse Frewerd
Kristin Sponcia is a pianist, vocalist, composer and teacher who is from Milwaukee but now lives in Chicago. Her career has focused on teaching and performing American jazz. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? KRISTIN: It was through a friend of mine, Marcya Daneille, who was already a member. She suggested … More Spotlight of the Week: Kristin Sponcia
Alley Eyes are a garage/alternative rock band consisting of vocalist/guitarist Colton Schroetter, guitarist Jake Grimes, bassist AJ Folino and drummer Matt Ricciardi. Their debut EP “Of Things to Come…” came out in July. We spoke with AJ about what the band’s got going on. ME: How did Alley Eyes get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? … More Spotlight of the Week: Alley Eyes
When it comes to music education, what better way to teach and get students excited about music than having someone their age or someone who plays their instrument come in, perform, and talk about their experiences? We did one of our first outreach programs like this with Virginian guitarist Joanna Kim at Waterford Union High … More Educational Outreach: Joanna Kim
Linda Binder is a violinist and mandolinist whose performed with a number of ensembles in the Milwaukee and Chicago area. Among her groups have been Smith & Binder, PaVda, Toco Rio and The Lake Mandolin Quartet. ME: How did you get involved with Wisconsin Music Ventures? LINDA: Steve Smith, who I play in a jazz … More Spotlight of the Week: Linda Binder
Cosmic Endeavors are a jazz band formed in August 2020. Originally beginning as an instrumental group, they were able to reach new horizons with the addition of vocalist and producer Demetri Rogers. They’ve been exploring time and space since. I spoke to Julian Singh, the drummer and pianist. ME: How did Cosmic Endeavors get involved … More Spotlight of the Week: Cosmic Endeavors
