Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!
Robert Miller hosts the award-winning Follow Your Dream Podcast, ranked in the top 1% of all podcasts with listeners in 200 countries. Each episode is like a world tour, featuring solo shows and interviews with famous musicians, actors, authors, and other dreamers. Robert is a professional musician who followed his music dream later in life, becoming a rock star after turning 60, releasing 13 albums including a Billboard #1, and writing an Amazon #1 best-selling book. The podcast aims to inspire and motivate listeners to pursue their own dreams, regardless of age.
Episodes
John "JR" Robinson - Grammy Winning Legendary Drummer. Michael Jackson's "Rock With You", Steve Winwood's "Higher Love". 10,000 Recording Sessions, 500 Movie And TV Soundtracks, 30 No. 1 hit records, 50 Grammy Winners!
John “JR” Robinson is one of the best and maybe the most recorded drummer of the modern era. His Bio is out of this world. You definitely know his playing, because he’s played on just about every song ever recorded. Here’s just a couple. He’s the guy who played that legendary drum fill in Michael Jackson's "Rock With You" from “Off The Wall”, the spectacular intro to Steve Winwood's No. 1 hit, "Hi
Jen Shyu - Groundbreaking Multilingual Vocalist, Composer, Producer, Multi-Instrumentalist, And Dancer. Speaks 11 Languages. Guggenheim Prize. Rome Prize, U.S. Artists Fellow!
Jen Shyu is a groundbreaking multilingual vocalist, composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and dancer. And if that wasn’t enough she is also a Rome Prize Winner, a Guggenheim Fellow, a United States Artists Fellow, a Doris Duke Artist, and she was voted a Downbeat Critics Poll Rising Star Female Vocalist. Her background is Taiwanese and East Timorese, and she speaks 11 languages. She’s perform
FOLLOW YOUR DREAM - A Global Arts Platform
After five years and more than 750 episodes, I had a revelation that Follow Your Dream had become much more than just a podcast - it is a global arts platform.
It's founded upon 5 pillars of content: Conversations with more than 750 guests; Special Collections, where I curate episodes around common themes and ideas; Reflections, where I share my own observations and thoughts inspired by hundreds o
John Riesen - Award Winning Star Tenor. Opera, Musical Theater, Oratorio, Records And Concerts. Performed on America's Got Talent, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center. Gilbert & Sullivan!
John Riesen is an award winning tenor singer. His genres include opera, musical theatre, oratorio, studio recording, and concerts. He’s released 2 albums and over 130 commercial recordings. He is also an associate producer on the Grammy nominated project The Impossible Dream. He was on America's Got Talent as part of the group Metaphysic. He’s performed at venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln C
Ted Rosenthal - Grammy Nominated Jazz Pianist And Composer. 19 CDs As Leader. Played With Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, Jon Faddis, Boston Pops, Detroit Symphony. Wrote "Dear Erich" Jazz Opera!
Ted Rosenthal is the real deal. He’s a Grammy nominated jazz pianist and composer and one of the leading lights in this genre. He has performed worldwide as a soloist, with his trio, and with many jazz greats including Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, Jon Faddis, Art Farmer, Phil Woods, and James Moody. All are jazz icons. He’s a Winner of the Thelonious Monk International Competition. He’s relea
Jennifer Barnhart - Puppeteer, Actor, Singer, Voiceover Artist. Original Cast Member Of Tony Award Winning Musical "Avenue Q”. "Sesame Street". "Between The Lions"!
Jennifer Barnhart is an actor, singer, voiceover artist - and a puppeteer! Her career is filled with her extraordinary work on children’s programming. She was an original cast member of the Tony Award-winning musical, "Avenue Q.” She is also an Emmy-nominated performer for her work on "Sesame Street," where she plays Zoe and Granny Bird, among others. She was Cleo on the PBS show, “Between the L
Nino Surguladze - Acclaimed Georgian Operatic Mezzo-Soprano. Debut At La Scala. Performed At Many Prestigious Opera Houses In U.S., Europe, New Zealand And Asia!
Nino Surguladze is an acclaimed operatic mezzo-soprano. She is from Tbilisi, Georgia. She made her debut at age 23 at La Scala and has performed at many of the world’s most prestigious opera houses including Teatro di San Carlo; Teatro Real Madrid; Metropolitan Opera in New York; and the Mariinsky Theatre, San Diego Opera, New Zealand Opera and across Italy where she starred in Carmen. Her career
Alex Frank - Bassist And Musical Director For Jeff Goldblum's Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. Worked With Cynthia Erivo, Michael Buble, Tamir Hendelman, Tierney Sutton, Christian Wiggs, Benny Benack III!
Alex Frank is the Musical Director and bassist for actor and musician Jeff Goldblum’s jazz group, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. He co-produced the group’s latest album, which includes Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Scarlett Johansson. He’s also worked on previous albums with Kelly Clarkson, Fiona Apple and Miley Cyrus. He played the bass in the film Jersey Boys, directed by Clint Eastwood, and
Andrew Litton - New York City Ballet Music Director. Former Conductor Of Bournemouth Symphony. Jazz Musician Too. Grammy Nomination For Sweeney Todd!
Andrew Litton is the Music Director of the New York City Ballet and the Conductor Laureate of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. He was previously Music Director of Norway’s Bergen Philharmonic. He has led opera performances at the Metropolitan Opera and the Royal Opera House Covent Garden among many other venues. And he’s also an accomplished pianist, and he plays jazz too. He recorded a solo al
Liz Callaway - Remarkable Actress, Singer, Recording Artist. Tony And Grammy Winner. "Baby", "Evita", "Miss Saigon", "Cats". 9 Albums!
Liz Callaway is a force of nature. Just listen to her accomplishments. She’s a Tony and Grammy nominee and an Emmy award winning actress, singer and recording artist. She made her Broadway debut in Stephen Sondheim’s “Merrily We Roll Along”. She went on to star in “Baby” for which she earned a Tony nomination, “The Three Musketeers”, “Sunday In The Park With George”, “Evita”, “Miss Saigon” and “Ca
INTRODUCING: ""THE BUZZ" - Robert's New Single. Ft. Darius de Haas (Vocals) And Dave Eggar (Cello). Short, Sweet and Totally Different!
This Episode introduces “THE BUZZ”, my new single.
I think you know by now that I pride myself on the variety of my music. I cross a lot of genres. But this one maybe takes the cake. I like to describe “The Buzz” as short, sweet and totally different.
With me today are the two extraordinary musicians who are featured on the track - Darius de Haas and Dave Eggar.
Darius is the vocalist. He is a B
John Murillo - Acclaimed Poet. "Up Jump The Boogie", "Kontemporary Amerikan Poetry", "Variation On A Theme By Gil Scott-Heron". Numerous Honors!
John Murillo is an acclaimed poet. He is the author of the collections “Up Jump the Boogie”, his debut work, “Kontemporary Amerikan Poetry”, a meditation on racism and institutional violence in America, and “Variation On A Theme By Gil Scott-Heron”. His honors include the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award, the North American Book Award, and the Four Quartets Prize. His poetry has appeared in Prairie Sch
Elsa Nilsson - Fantastic Swedish Flutist, Composer And Bandleader. Winner Of The National Flute Association’s Jazz Flute Competition. New Album: "Liminal"!
Elsa Nilsson is a fantastic flutist, composer, and bandleader. She’s originally from Gothenburg, Sweden, but now lives in Brooklyn, NY - where all the hipsters live. Her music is inspired by human connection to locations of the natural world. She’s a winner of the National Flute Association’s Jazz Flute Competition, and the recipient of multiple Chamber Music America grants. She has performed at S
Max Tan - Taiwanese/American Virtuoso Violinist. Concertmaster Of Opera Philadelphia. Interim Concertmaster Of The Auckland Philharmonia. Advocate For Contemporary Music!
Max Tan is a Taiwanese/American virtuoso violinist. Max Tan aka Dr. Max is a performer, educator, curator, and writer. He is the founder and artistic director of Soundbox Ventures, a fellowship program. He is also concertmaster of Opera Philadelphia. And Beginning this June he will be the interim concertmaster of the Auckland Philharmonia in New Zealand. His playing has been praised as “eloquent”
Oliver Poole - British Virtuoso Concert Pianist And Composer. Called "Oliver le Magnifique". Performances With Czech National Symphony, Georgian Philharmonic, Britain's Royal Family!
Oliver Poole is a British virtuoso concert pianist and composer committed to using music for positive impact. He’s got it all - phenomenal artistry, electrifying drive and sensational interactive improvisations. He’s been called “Oliver le magnifique”. He debuted as a soloist with the British National Youth Orchestra at age eight, and he’s performed with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Czech Nat
REFLECTIONS: The Power Of Guest Testimonials
I’m always thinking about ways to make the podcast more interesting and engaging. So about a year ago, in May 2025, I came up with the idea of creating a guest testimonial page on the podcast website — a place where guests could share a few thoughts about their experience on the show.
From the very beginning of the podcast, guests have been extraordinarily kind and complimentary about their interv
Jamie McLean - Guitarist And Bandleader. Blends New Orleans Soul, Americana Roots, Delta Blues And NYC Swagger. Derek Trucks, Gregg Allman, Aaron Neville, Dr. John, Trombone Shorty, Blues Traveler!
Jamie McLean is a guitarist and bandleader. He blends New Orleans soul, Americana roots, Delta blues and New York City swagger into his music. He’s played alongside Derek Trucks, Gregg Allman, Aaron Neville and Dr. John at major venues like Madison Square Garden and Japan’s Fuji Rock. His Jamie McLean Band has shared the stage with the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Trombone Shorty, Los Lobos, Blues Travel
Anthony J. Resta - Canadian Musician And Producer. Worked With Duran Duran, Blondie, Elton John, Collective Soul. Films Include Scream 2 And 3!
Anthony J. Resta is a Canadian composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist. He’s worked on the film soundtracks for Twilight, Scream 2 and 3, and Varsity Blues. And he’s worked with artists like Duran Duran, Blondie, Elton John and Collective Soul. Now he’s going out front as a solo performer with his version of Bread’s classic, “The Guitar Man”.
My featured song is my reimagined version of “The
Cristobal MarYan - Mexican Composer Of Eclectic Variety Of Music From Contemporary Classical To Film, TV, And Theatre!
Cristobal MarYan is a Mexican composer of an eclectic variety of music. From contemporary classical to music for film, TV, and theatre. He has been composer-in-residence for the Orchestra of the Americas. His works have been performed in New York, Moscow, Finland, Canada, Abu Dhabi, Sri Lanka, and Panama. His music has been played by Yo-Yo Ma and by the Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra, among ot
Simon Phillips - Legendary Drummer With Toto (22 Years), Jeff Beck, Jack Bruce, Pete Townshend, The Who. New Album: Protocol 6!
Simon Phillips is a Grammy award nominated drummer, producer and songwriter He is one of the most acclaimed drummers of the modern era. He’s a rock and fusion guy who has performed with a Who’s Who in music including Toto for 22 years, Jeff Beck, Jack Bruce, Peter Gabriel, Gary Moore, Judas Priest, Pete Townshend and The Who. His new album is called Protocol 6.
My featured song is the live versio
Bob Malone - Singer, Songwriter, Pianist. Played With John Fogerty (Creedence), Ringo, Mindi Abair!
Bob Malone is a singer, songwriter, pianist. He played keyboards with John Fogerty, the genius behind Creedence Clearwater Revival, for 13 years. He’s also done sessions and tour dates with Ringo Starr, Avril Lavigne, Rickie Lee Jones and Mindi Abair. His songs and piano playing have been heard on shows like NCIS New Orleans, Entertainment Tonight, Lucifer, and The Hallmark Channel. And he perform
Blues Saraceno - Rock Guitarist, Composer, Producer. Played With Jack Bruce And Ginger Baker, Poison. Many TV And Film Placements!
Blues Saraceno is a rock guitarist, composer, and producer. At 17 he played in a band with Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker, formerly of Cream. And later on he played with the band Poison. He’s also performed with Ziggy Marley and Melissa Ethridge. He’s one of the “go-to” guys for many of LA's top record producers and engineers. He’s also produced artists like Lindsay Price who was in the hit NBC seri
Declan Ryan - Irish Poet Now Based In London. His First Collection Is Called "Crisis Actor". Published In The New Yorker, Paris Review, Guardian, Observer And Irish Times!
Declan Ryan is an Irish poet based in London. His first poetry collection, published in 2023, is called “Crisis Actor”. One reviewer said that the poems are preoccupied with, and driven by, the weight and difficulty of expectation — of ourselves and of others. His poems, reviews and essays have appeared in numerous journals including the New York Review of Books, The New Yorker, The Paris Review,
Levi Taylor - Kennedy Center Artist And Emmy Nominated Composer. Opera, Symphonies, Film, TV. Sphinx Virtuosi, "Sewer Divers", "Three Black Men"!
Levi Taylor is a Kennedy Center Artist and an Emmy-nominated composer. He’s a graduate of Interlochen. He’s composed for opera, symphonies, film and TV. Recent highlights include an operetta, a fellowship at a Castle in Italy, commissions from the Sphinx Virtuosi and Sphinx Symphony Orchestra, music for “Shark Week”, Peacock’s “Vampire Academy,” the Discovery Channel’s “Sewer Divers”, and the docu
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: Broadway - The Performers. Featuring: Shoshana Bean, Melissa Errico, Sam Harris, Ann Hampton Callaway, Darius de Haas, Lucie Arnaz!
This Special Collections episode is called Broadway - The Performers.
Each episode of Special Collections focuses on a particular common thread that ties together some of my guests.
In this episode, that common thread is Broadway. Each of the guests featured here is an accomplished and acclaimed performer in one or more Broadway productions.
Broadway is one of the great storytelling traditions in
Peter Kramer - German Born Film Scholar. Stanley Kubrick ("Dr. Strangelove", "2001: A Space Odyssey"). George Lucas ("American Graffiti")!
Peter Kramer is a German born, retired university professor who taught in England, in the area of film studies. His work includes a focus on Stanley Kubrick and also Hollywood’s biggest box office hits. His books include three volumes in the BFI Film Classics series on “Dr. Strangelove”, “2001: A Space Odyssey” and “The General”. His most recent book is “American Graffiti: George Lucas, the New Ho
Shane Alexander - Indie Folk And Acoustic Rock Solo Artist. Opened for Seal, Jewel, Suzanne Vega, Others. His Music In TV shows, Ads, Films!
Shane Alexander is a Los Angeles based indie folk and acoustic rock solo artist. He’s toured the U.S., Europe and Canada. He’s opened for artists like Seal, Jewel, Suzanne Vega and others. He’s performed at venues like Red Rocks, The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and The Greek Theatre in LA. His music has appeared in dozens of television shows, commercials and films. And he’s also a producer for
Noa Wildschut - Spectacular 24 Year Old Dutch Violinist. Festivals, Recitals and Solo Performances All Over The World!
Noa Wildschut is a spectacular 24 year old Dutch violinist. She is an amazing virtuoso. She made her concert debut when she was 7. Since then she’s played festivals, recitals and solo performances with dozens of orchestras all over the world including the Royal Philharmonic, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic to name just a few.
My featured song is “Ma Petite Fleur S
Marc Bruni - Leading Musical Stage Director. "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical", "The Great Gatsby", "Guys And Dolls", "Billie Jean", "Bull Durham" And Many More!
Marc Bruni is one of the world’s greatest musical stage directors - on Broadway, London’s West End, South Korea, Australia and everywhere else. Here’s all you need to know. He directed the Tony, Grammy, Drama League and Olivier Award-winning show Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, about the life and career of the extraordinary Carole King. He’s also the director of the current Broadway hit - The
Katie Skene - Roots, Jam Band, Americana Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist. Cosmic Swamp Americana!
Katie Skene is a Roots, Jam Band and Americana singer, songwriter and guitarist. Her music is a combination of southern rock and California rock. They call it Cosmic Swamp Americana. She has shared the stage with artists like Bob Weir and Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead, Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes, Warren Haynes of The Allman Brothers and Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon.
My featured song is
Allen Hinds - Alabama Born, L.A. Based, Guitarist. Performed With Natalie Cole, Gino Vannelli, Randy Crawford, Boney James, Many More!
Allen Hinds is a guitarist who started out playing blues and R&B and then segued into jazz and fusion. He’s released six solo recordings. His music has been featured on television programs like Sons of Guns, Pawn Stars, and various National Geographic specials. He has performed and/or recorded with Natalie Cole, Roberta Flack, Joan Baez and Boney James among others. His newest release is a terrifi
Taylor Eigsti - 2x Grammy Award Winning And Multiple Grammy nominated Pianist and Composer. Dave Brubeck, Sting, Chick Corea, Snarky Puppy, Esperanza Spalding!
Taylor Eigsti is a remarkable 2x Grammy Award winning and multiple Grammy nominated pianist and composer. He’s released 9 albums as a bandleader and he’s appeared on over 80 albums as a sideman. He won a Downbeat Magazine Critic’s Poll for “Pianist of the Year”. He’s played with a Who’s Who in music including Dave Brubeck, Sting, Chick Corea, Snarky Puppy, Esperanza Spalding, John Mayer, Christian
Rich Pagano - Drummer, Singer, Songwriter, Producer. Solo Artist And Member Of The Fab Faux, World's Best Beatles Tribute Band. Plus Performs Benefits In Honor Of His Son!
Rich Pagano is a terrific drummer, singer, songwriter and producer. He’s a solo artist and a member of The Fab Faux, the world’s best tribute band. He’s worked with just about everyone including Robbie Robertson, Ray Davies, Elvis Costello, Peter Frampton, and he’s even done the soundtrack album for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. And he also does a lot of benefit work, including in honor of his late s
REFLECTIONS: A Really Interesting Trip
This REFLECTIONS episode is called A Really Interesting Trip.
One of the things I’ve come to appreciate over time is how this platform has expanded in ways that I never could have predicted. When I started the podcast, my focus was very clear. I’m a musician, and I wanted to have conversations with other musicians—people who had devoted their lives to their craft, who had stories to tell, and mus
Nicholas King - Wealth Advisor And Arts Philanthropist Through "After Arts", His Not-For-Profit!
Nicholas King is a wealth advisor. However, he also founded “After Arts”, a community of professionals who share a passion for and background in music. He also founded the “Art of Giving Back”, a non-profit dedicated to supporting young musicians and giving back to the community. And he started out as a concert pianist who performed in various major venues. He serves on the Board of Governors of T
Gareth Valentine - Legend In London's West End Theater Community. Welsh Composer, Arranger, Musical Director. "Sinatra The Musical", "Kiss Me Kate", "Guys And Dolls", "Sweet Charity", "Cabaret", Many More!
Gareth Valentine is a legend in London’s West End theater community. He’s a Welsh born composer, arranger, dance arranger, conductor, musical director and musical supervisor. He’s been involved in dozens of London's biggest musical productions. His latest are Sinatra The Musical opening this summer and The Producers. His credits also include Sweet Charity, City Of Angels, Guys And Dolls, Kiss Me K
Larry Koonse - Multiple Grammy Nominated Guitarist. 400+ Albums. Al Hirt, Billy Childs, Linda Ronstadt, Tierney Sutton, Peter Erskine!
Larry Koonse is a multiple Grammy nominated guitarist for his work with Billy Childs and Luciana Souza. He’s played on over 400 albums with artists including Al Hirt, Mel Torme, Linda Ronstadt and Natalie Cole. And he’s toured with Natalie Cole, Tierney Sutton and Peter Erskine among others. As a leader Larry has made nine recordings.
My featured song is “Mi Cachimber All Stars”, my recent single.
Dizzy SenZe - Award Winning Freestyle Rapper, Emcee, songwriter And Multimedia Artist. Member of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway Show, "Freestyle Love Supreme"!
Dizzy SenZe is a Bronx, NY native and a world class freestyle rapper, emcee, songwriter and multimedia artist. She’s part of the cast of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony Award winning Broadway show, Freestyle Love Supreme. She has won several NY freestyle competitions and she’s known as a lyrical assassin. She won the Snipes’ Battle Champs MC Championship and the Freestyle Emcee World Championship. She h
Wulf Muller - German Born European Jazz And Classical Impresario. Polygram Intl Director Of Global Marketing. Worked With Pavarotti, Cecilia Bartoli, Herbie Hancock. Signed Sonny Rollins, Branford Marsalis!
Wulf Muller is a German born European jazz impresario. He was Polygram’s International Director for Jazz and Classical Marketing. He was responsible for the global marketing campaigns for superstars like Luciano Pavarotti, Cecilia Bartoli, Herbie Hancock and Diana Krall. He also signed a number of major artists including Sonny Rollins, Roy Hargrove, John Scofield, Branford Marsalis, Bill Frisell a
Itai Kriss - Grammy Nominated Israeli Born Jazz Flutist And Composer. Combines Jazz, Latin And Middle Eastern Music!
Itai Kriss is a Grammy nominated jazz flutist and composer. He has an eclectic style that combines Jazz, Latin and Middle Eastern music to create a unique mix of rhythms and textures. It’s been said that his music covers the desert to the tropics to the big city.
My featured song is “Out Of Tahini”, from the album Play by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.
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Alex Fiterstein - Virtuoso Clarinetist. Belarus Born. Raised In Israel. Performs As Soloist And With Orchestras All Over The World. Kennedy Center, Louvre, Suntory Hall!
Alex Fiterstein is a virtuoso clarinetist. He was born in Belarus and raised in Israel. He’s performed in recital, with orchestras, and with chamber music ensembles all over the world. As soloist he has appeared with a bunch of orchestras including the Czech, Israel and Vienna Chamber Orchestras, Belgrade Philharmonic, Tokyo Philharmonic, and the China National Symphony. He’s performed at the Kenn
Christine Andreas - Multiple Award Winning Singer, Actress And 2x Tony Award Nominee. "My Fair Lady", "Oklahoma", La Cage Au Folles". Latest: Tribute To Edith Piaf!
Christine Andreas is a multiple award winning singer, actress and 2x Tony Award nominee. On Broadway she played Eliza Doolittle in the 20th Anniversary production of My Fair Lady for which she received the Theatre World Award. She received a Tony Award nomination for Oklahoma. Other shows include The Scarlet Pimpernel, La Cage Au Folles and The Light in The Piazza. As a singer she has performed at
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: The Cuban Masters
Introducing Special Collections, a new Follow Your Dream series. After more than 725 episodes, I’ve observed that many of my remarkable guests are connected by common threads — including country, background, culture, style, experience, genre, and craft.Each episode of Special Collections will focus on one of these common threads.The first Special Collections episode is called The Cuban Masters. In
Espen Berg - Norwegian Pianist And Composer. Toured Around The World. 15 Albums As Leader. Trondheim Jazz Orchestra!
Espen Berg is a Norwegian pianist and composer and a modern day impressionist. He has toured around the world and has released 15 albums as a leader. His trio is a hit in Asia and they have sold out concert halls in Tokyo, Kyoto, Guangzhou, Mumbai and Athens, in addition to clubs like Ronnie Scott’s in London. Espen has written works for the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra, and for leading Norwegian jazz
Kate Kortum - Sensational 24 Year Old Jazz Vocalist. Performed With Wynton Marsalis And Jazz At Lincoln Center. Also Sings With The Sunhouse Singers!
Kate Kortum is a terrific 24-year-old jazz vocalist from Houston, Texas. She blends together bebop, blues, the Great American Songbook, and musical theatre. She’s got a fresh, contemporary take on jazz vocals. She’s performed at major venues including the Newport Jazz Festival, Birdland, the Blue Note, Dizzy’s, SXSW, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. She haș toured internationally and collaborated with
Sam Harris - Superstar Of Broadway, Film, Television, Author. Tony, Outer Critic's Circle And Drama Desk Nominations. "The Life", "Grease", The Producers", "Jesus Christ Superstar". 9 CDs. Cyndi Lauper, Liza Minelli!
Sam Harris is a superstar of Broadway, film and television. On Broadway, he received Tony, Outer Critic’s Circle and Drama Desk nominations for his work in Cy Coleman’s “The Life”. He received a Drama League Award and Drama Desk nomination for his role in “Tommy Tune’s Grease”. And he appeared in “The Producers”, “Jesus Christ Superstar” and too many others to mention. As a singer he’s a multi-pla
Spiderhorse - World Champion Beatbox Duo Chris Celez And Gene Shinozaki. Expanding The Capabilities Of The Human Voice!
Spiderhorse are World Champion Beatbox Duo Chris Celez and Gene Shinozaki. They have been creating music for ten years together, expanding the capabilities of the human voice. They have been invited to perform all around the world. You gotta hear these guys!
My featured song is “It’s The Beat” from the album The Queen’s Carnival by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.
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Natasha Paremski - Spectacular, Highly Acclaimed, Concert Pianist. Born In Russia. Moved To The U.S. Performances Worldwide With Multiple Symphonies!
Natasha Paremski is a spectacular, highly acclaimed, concert pianist. She was born in Russia but moved to the U.S. and now lives in New York City. She has been praised for her musical sensibility and powerful, flawless technique. She’s won a whole bunch of prizes, she’s played all over the world, and with many different symphonies.
Natasha is also the Artistic Director of The New York Piano Socie
Jeff Silbar - Acclaimed Songwriter Of The Grammy Winning "Wind Beneath My Wings", Which Became A Mega-Hit For Bette Midler. Also Hits With Kenny Rogers, John Cougar, Ringo, Sheena Easton, Gladys Knight, Dolly Parton And Many Others!
Jeff Silbar is an acclaimed songwriter. He’s best known for co-writing “Wind Beneath My Wings” for which he won a Grammy Award. The song became a mega-hit for Bette Midler. He’s been voted Nashville Songwriter of the Year. He’s also had hits with dozens of other artists including Kenny Rogers, John Cougar, Ringo, Dolly Parton and many others.
My featured song is “My Love”, from the album Bobby M a
Summer Camargo - Spectacular, Award Winning, 24 Year Old Trumpeter. Youngest Member Of The "Saturday Night Live" House Band!
Summer Camargo is a spectacular, award winning, 24 year old trumpeter, composer and bandleader. She’s the youngest member of the Saturday Night Live house band, and she also plays in the Charles Mingus Big Band and Broadway’s Just in Time. Downbeat Magazine, the jazz bible, has dubbed her a rising star. She’s toured with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, performed at the Newport Jazz Festival,
Richard Maltby, Jr. - Tony Award Winning Director And Lyricist. "Ain't Misbehavin'", "Fosse", "Baby", "Miss Saigan", "Big". New Show: "About Time"!
Richard Maltby, Jr. is a Tony Award winning, and multiple Tony Award nominated, director and lyricist. He directed “Ain’t Misbehavin” in 1978 and “Fosse” in 1999. They are the only musical revues to win the Tony Award for Best Musical. His longtime professional partner is composer David Shire, and they still work together. Among his other credits he was co-lyricist for “Miss Saigon”, director and
Sir George Martin - The Beatles' Extraordinary Producer. Most Acclaimed And Celebrated Music Producer Of The Rock Era!
Sir George Martin was the Beatles’ extraordinary producer and the most acclaimed and celebrated music producer of the rock era. No one comes close to Sir George for the innovation and sheer perfection of his body of work.
It’s almost an accident that he worked with the Beatles. Before meeting them he was in charge of EMI’s Parlophone label where he produced comedy and novelty acts like Peter Selle
Bruce Miller - Composer And Arranger For TV, Records, And Politicians. Theme Songs For “Frasier”, “Wings”, “Designing Women”. Gladys Knight, Rod Stewart, Smokey Robinson. Bill And Hillary Clinton!
Bruce Miller is a celebrated composer and arranger for television and major recording artists. And he’s written music for politicians too. He wrote some of the best known TV theme songs including for “Frazier”, “Wings” and “Designing Women”. He’s worked with stars like Gladys Knight, Rod Stewart and Smokey Robinson. He created music for Bill Clinton’s presidential campaigns and for Hilary Clinton’
Michael Whalen - 2x Emmy Award Winning, 8x Emmy Award Nominated, Composer, Producer, Recording Artist In New Age, TV, Film, And Advertising!
Michael Whalen is a 2x Emmy Award winning and 8x Emmy nominated pianist, composer, music supervisor, recording artist and producer. He’s widely recognized for his work in New Age, contemporary instrumental and television music. His songs have been streamed 1.5 billion times since 2015. He’s created music for commercials, TV and films and he’s released 46 albums. He’s collaborated with artists incl
Tamir Hendelman - Israeli Born Award Winning Jazz Pianist. John Pizzarelli, Gladys Knight, Diana Krall, Tierney Sutton, Jackie Ryan, Natalie Cole And Barbara Streisand!
Tamir Hendelman is an Israeli-American pianist and composer. He has toured with drummer Jeff Hamilton. He’s recorded with superstars like Barbra Streisand, Natalie Cole and Paul McCartney. And he’s worked with Tierney Sutton and with Jackie Ryan, both of whom have been guests on this podcast.
My featured song is “Sea Journey”, from my debut album Miles Behind. Spotify link.
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INTRODUCING REFLECTIONS - #1: The Self-Starters, and #2: The Virtuous Creative Loop
Introducing Follow Your Dream Reflections - a new feature of the podcast where from time to time Robert shares observations drawn from his many conversations with remarkable creative artists.
After more than 725 conversations with artists from around the world, Robert has begun to notice certain patterns about creativity and the artistic life.
Here are the first two Reflections.
#1: The Self-Start
5th Anniversary Celebration!
Hi everybody, and welcome to our 5th Anniversary celebration! I started this podcast during the pandemic when musicians like me could neither perform nor even rehearse. I needed something creative to do, and someone suggested to me that I should start a podcast. But I had no idea what that was. I had never even listened to one.But the more I looked into it the more I thought why not give it a shot
Zahili Gonzalez Zamora - Cuban Pianist, Composer, Bandleader. Graduate Of Cuba's National School Of Music. 6 Years In Asia Playing In Macau. Duke Ellington And Wayne Shorter Awards!
Zahili Gonzalez Zamora is a Cuban pianist, composer and bandleader. She graduated from Cuba’s National School of Music and then moved to Canada. She spent 6 years in Asia playing in Macau. She’s also a graduate of Berklee Music School. She and her Afro-Cuban trio, MIXCLA, have performed at the Monterey and Montreal Jazz Festivals and other venues. She is a winner of the Duke Ellington Award and th
Amanda Ekery - Grammy Nominated, Syrian-Mexican, Multi-Instrumentalist, Singer And Composer. Portland And Panama Jazz Festivals. New Album, Arabe, Comes With 60 Page Art Book!
Amanda Ekery is a Grammy nominated, Syrian-Mexican, multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer. She combines music, research and jazz into her compositions and performances. She has collaborated with a wide range of people including historians, artists, engineers and bakers. She has performed at the Portland Jazz Festival, the Panama Jazz Festival, and The Kennedy Center among others. Her latest r
Iris Bergcrantz - Wonderful Swedish Jazz And Folk Singer And Composer. Nominated For Swedish Grammy And Danish Music Award!
Iris Bergcrantz is a wonderful Swedish jazz and folk singer and composer. She’s been nominated for a Swedish Grammy and a Danish Music Award. She is the leader of her own band which has released four albums. She’s performed on Swedish TV and at the Rochester Music Festival. She’s also a member of the Swedish á capella folk music group Akervinda.
My featured song is “The Captain Of Her Heart”, my
Tribute to BERT KAEMPFERT. German Orchestra Leader And Hit Songwriter. "Strangers In The Night", "Danke Schoen", "L-O-V-E". Produced "My Bonnie" With The Beatles!
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Tony Trischka - One Of The Best And Most Influential Banjo Players. 3x Grammy Nominated. 17 Albums. Billy Strings, Vince Gill, Earl Scruggs, Pete Seeger!
Tony Trischka for over 50 years has been considered one of the best and most influential roots music banjo players. His playing has inspired generations of bluegrass and acoustic musicians. He’s a 3x Grammy nominee and he’s released seventeen solo albums. His latest is a tribute to Earl Scruggs, featuring Billy Strings and Vince Gill, which was nominated for a Grammy. He’s recorded and performed
Joe Iconis - Celebrated Musical Theater Writer And Performer. Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics’ Circle Awards Nominee. Jonathan Larson Award. Richard Rodgers Award. New Show About Hunter S. Thompson!
Joe Iconis is a celebrated musical theater writer and performer, and a musician. In theater he’s been nominated for a Tony Award, four Drama Desk Awards, two Outer Critics’ Circle Awards, and he’s the recipient of a Jonathan Larson Award and a Richard Rodgers Award. His musical, “Be More Chill”, played on Broadway, in London and in Tokyo. His new show is called “The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S
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Gil Even-Tsur: New York And Tel Aviv Based Architect And Designer. Finalist To Design The Israel National Library. Author of “Enclosures”!
Gil Even-Tsur is an architect and designer based out of New York and Tel Aviv. His work focuses on cultural projects among others. He started out playing the saxophone and he studied at The Jerusalem Academy Of Music And Dance. But he switched to architecture and now has over two decades of architectural experience. He was a Finalist To Design The Israel National Library. And he is also an author
Kali Rodriguez-Pena - Cuban Born, Latin Grammy Nominated, Trumpeter, Bandleader And Composer. Combines Traditional Cuban Music With Classic Jazz. Wynton Marsalis, Paquito D'Rivera, Arturo O'Farrill, Esperanza Spalding!
Kali Rodriguez-Pena is a Cuban born, Latin Grammy nominated, trumpeter, bandleader and composer. His music combines traditional Cuban music with classic jazz. He has led his own bands in top venues and festivals in North America and shared the stage with artists including Wynton Marsalis, Paquito D’Rivera, Arturo O’Farrill, Anat Cohen and Esperanza Spalding. He won the top prize in Havana’s JoJazz
OKAN - Elizabeth Rodriguez And Magdelys Savigne. 2x Juno Winner Fuses Afro-Cuban And Other Global Rhythms With Jazz, Folk And Classical!
OKAN consists of Cuban-Canadian musicians Elizabeth Rodriguez and Magdelys Savigne. They are a 2x Juno Award winning Afro-Cuban group. They fuse Afro-Cuban and other global rhythms with jazz, folk and classical. They bring a fresh perspective to Latin and world jazz fusion. Twice they’ve won Juno’s World Album of the Year award.
My featured song is “The Queens Carnival” from the album of the same
Laurence Luckinbill - Acclaimed Emmy Award Winning, Tony Award Nominee, Actor, Playwright, Director. Broadway, TV. One-Man Shows: Lyndon Johnson, Clarence Darrow, Teddy Roosevelt!
Laurence Luckinbill is an acclaimed Emmy Award winning and Tony Award nominee, actor, playwright and director. He’s worked in film, television and theatre, in the latter as a writer, director and actor. He has starred in several celebrated one-man shows including as Teddy Roosevelt, Clarence Darrow and Lyndon Johnson. And he became a cult hero portraying Spock’s half-brother Sybok in the film “Sta
Drew Stone - Filmmaker and Hardcore Punk Rock Musician. Documentary: "Who The F… Is That Guy? The Fabulous Journey Of Michael Alago". Lead Singer Of Incendiary Device!
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John Treacy Egan - Broadway Star! "The Producers", "The Little Mermaid", "Jekyll And Hyde. TV Shows "The Knick", "Boardwalk Empire". Two CDs!
John Treacy Egan is a Broadway star. He’s an actor and a singer. He’s perhaps best known for his work in The Producers, where he started off playing Franz Liebkind. Then he took over the role of Roger De Bris. Then he graduated to the leading role of Max Bialystock. And he was in the film version too. He’s also been in many other shows including The Little Mermaid, Jekyll and Hyde, Bye Bye Birdie,
Divinity Roxx - 2x Grammy Nominated Bassist. Former Musical Director For Beyoncé. Children's Music And Book Star!
Divinity Roxx is a 2x Grammy nominated spectacular bass player. Divi has two sides to her professionally. On the one hand she’s been the bassist and musical director for Beyoncé. And she tours with Victor Wooten, one of my favorite bass players of all time. Her music combines funk, hip hop and rock. On the other hand she’s into children’s books and music. Her compositions have been adapted into ch
Dan Lauria - Acclaimed Actor And Playwright. Played Dad On "The Wonder Years", "Lombardi" On Broadway. Over 70 TV Episodic Programs. Over 20 Movie Of The Week. New Play: "Just Another Day"!
Dan Lauria is an acclaimed actor and playwright. He is perhaps best known for playing the dad on the hit television series “The Wonder Years”. He has been featured in over 70 television episodic programs and more than 20 Movie of the Week productions plus a number of feature films. He has performed, written or directed over 50 professional stage productions. On Broadway, he starred as legendary fo
2025 Highlights Show - Ft. Ann Hampton Callaway, Michael Shrieve, Arturo Sandoval, Jeffrey Biegel, Dave Eggar, Giora Schmidt, Ivor Davis, Benny Benack III, Lucy Kaplansky, Billy Cobham!
This past year was another stellar year for the podcast. I aired 260 episodes, mainly interviews with famous and amazing musicians and other creatives, but also Special Episodes featuring my new musical works, tribute episodes, and Encore episodes.As I’ve done in the past, I’ve put together a Highlights Show featuring some of the best excerpts from ten of the episodes. Ann Hampton Callaway is one
Kavita Shah - Indian-American, Award Winning, Vocalist, Composer And Polyglot. Her Music Covers Modern Jazz, New Music, Folk Music From The Global South!
Kavita Shah is an Indian-American award-winning vocalist, composer and polyglot. She’s been hailed by NPR for possessing an “amazing dexterity for musical languages”. Her music covers modern jazz, new music, and her own exploration of folk traditions from Brazil to West Africa to India. Her album “Interplay” was nominated for France’s Victoire de la Musique for Jazz Album of the Year. She regularl
Darius de Haas - Fabulous Award Winning Singer On TV, Broadway, Recordings, Concerts. Played The Singing Voice Of Shy Baldwin On "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel". Performed On Broadway in "Kiss Of The Spider Woman" And "Rent"!
Darius de Haas is a fabulous, award-winning singer whose work runs the gamut from Broadway to recordings to concerts. Here’s all you need to know. He was the singing voice for the character Shy Baldwin on Amazon's smash hit “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” for three seasons. The New York Times describes him as "An astonishing vocal acrobat combining the timbre of a pure wind instrument with the swingin
Lucie Arnaz - Renowned Singer, Actress And Entertainer. Broadway, Nightclubs, Oscars, The White House. Films: "The Jazz Singer". TV: "Sons And Daughters". Parents - Lucille Ball And Desi Arnaz!
Lucie Arnaz is a renowned actress, singer, and producer. For nearly three decades, she has performed her acclaimed nightclub act throughout the United States and Europe, in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, at Feinstein’s, 54 Below, Birdland and the Café Carlyle. She has performed at The Academy Awards show and at the White House. And she’s released several acclaimed CDs. She's known also for her roles in
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BEATLES EXCLUSIVE!! Featuring the first recordings by John, Paul, George and Ringo, recorded “live” in Hamburg, Germany in 1962. My guest today is Nigel Pearce, Beatles expert, who previously was a guest on this podcast. The songs you will hear were recorded over the last four nights of their final run in Hamburg at The Star Club. The recordings were made on an amateur tape recorder with one micro
Eric Jacobsen - Conductor and Cellist. Musical Director of Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. Artistic Director Of The Knights. Yo-Yo Ma, Bela Fleck!
Eric Jacobsen is a renowned cellist who is also the Music Director of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. He is known for combining fresh interpretations of traditional works with cutting-edge collaborations across musical genres. If I’ve got this right he’s also the Music Director of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and the Principal Guest Conductor of the Classical Tahoe Musical Festival. Eric is
Dani Howard - Hong Kong Born, Renowned British Composer And Orchestrator. Works Performed By London Symphony, BBC Symphony, Royal Philharmonic. Award Winning "Trombone Concerto"!
Dani Howard is originally from Hong Kong but she’s now a renowned British composer and orchestrator. Her works have been performed by the London Symphony, BBC Symphony and Royal Philharmonic among others. She won a Royal Philharmonic Society Award for her Trombone Concerto. Her debut album features the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and trombonist Peter Moore. Dani was Resident Artist with the Natio
Shayna Steele - Soul, Jazz And Blues Singer Extraordinaire. Broadway Star In Jesus Christ Superstar, Rent And Hairspray. Jazz Festivals, Symphony Orchestras, Bette Midler, Snarky Puppy!
Shayna Steele is a soul, jazz and blues singer extraordinaire. This woman has done it all. She has performed at major venues all over the world including the Monterey Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival and with a whole bunch of Symphony Orchestras including over 100 North American orchestras. She’s performed with Chris Botti, Moby and Snarky Puppy to name just a few. She has sung on the soundt
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