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Steven and Matthew Bottone share the importance of parenting and music, and how they help shape our lives.

My interviewee was Carol VanBesien. Carol is a close family friend who is origionally from Missouri. She is very passionate for music like the piano and cello. Carol is grateful for her family and friends that support her through everything....

Marianna Davis (20) speaks with her grandfather, Leo Davis Jr. (65) about media and the ways it is consumed and discovered in various eras of the 21st century. Topics such as love songs, political music, and music mediums are covered...

A very insightful and eye-opening chat with my mother about music and other media’s influence on her life growing up compared to now.

Music has always been a part of my fathers life. That’s why I asked him to share some of his favorite memories and experiences with music.

My name is Meghan Mastroberti and I’m a college student speaking with my mom Laurie Mastroberti about her experience with music and different listening platforms overtime.

Sophie Hauck (18) and her father Richard Hauck (54) discuss their relationship with one another and Sophie's upcoming departure for college.

A brief glimpse of the creative process and mind of a music producer.

Married couple Louis and Darlene are ArtsQuest members who are devoted Musikfest goers. Their one word is UNIQUE.

Ben Fortunado Marcune is an artist who has painted many paintings of Musikfest since 1984. His one word to describe Musikfest is PEOPLE-FRIENDLY.

Scott Sklar grew up in Manhattan as the son of Rick Sklar, who ran ABC Radio in New York. His childhood was something special, as he was constantly in the presence of popular culture icons and attended some of the...

My Grandfather, John Waltrip, went on a musical journey in the military, in a shop, and all around the world on a cruise ship. Along the way, he met his wife, and many friends.

Kevin Kim (17) interviews his English tutor Dave Holt (69) about his childhood in a small town in Canada. Mr. Holt shares his story about living throughout the Cold War. He talks about his native American heritage experience. At minute...

Charles King feels that he has led a good life. He feels fortunate to have obtained a good education, have a successful career as a jazz pianist, and now has the opportunity to teach piano to kids.

Bilquis begins with a powerful message for listeners. She continues on to detail her history with her family, and her childhood experiences. She then transitions towards her experience with her own immediate family. Bilquis reflects on her aspirations as an...

In this interview we talked about life on the homestead in wyoming, WWII, and his career as a music man.

After over 10 years of pancake-filled breakfasts and festive holidays with him, Felicity finally decided it was time to give back. For the first time in a long time coming, she decided to put her Uncle Gary in the spotlight....

Interviewed by Morne Smit

Frank DePoli remarks on his life and how it has been different than he expected, but excellent nonetheless. He begins with his childhood and how his parents and friends always supported and still do support him. He then elaborates on...

Talking with my grandpa about his life

We talked about my grandmother and her childhood. It was kind of emotional for me. This interview took place on November 25 2018. It took place at my living room and it was a Skype call from Manhattan Beach to...

Max talks with his Father about childhood memories and adulthood. Music and activities that he enjoys are mentioned as well, like movies.

I sat down with my mother, Julia Miller, to talk about music and how it has changed during her lifetime. She talks about how my grandfather took her to her first concert, how she to listened music then, and how...

15 year old Ava Koblik interviews her Dad, Paul Koblik about his experience playing and touring with his college band.

What is like growing up in the South as a black man…