"I’m more of a painter in music than a musician" – Alan Semerdjian

Mara Jill Herman (Astoria) interviews Alan Semerdjian (Long Island) who makes meaning of his life through art. They discuss family influence, Armenian heritage, dialectic thinking, writing, music, and the art of educating.

Interview with Rich Garr

Teaching Artist Rich Garr expounds on the roots of his practice

Celebrating 21 years: Love, COVID and Cancer
February 20, 2021 App Interview

We discussed the beginning of our relationship 21 years ago and where we have come since then, including since Will's diagnosis of level 4 glioblastoma 13 months ago.

The GUY Behind LA’s Ultimate Deli

There was a time where there were no Starbucks, no crazy bars, no “trendy”  places. It was in this period of time where Nicholas’s father’s Deli strived in its prime. In November of 2017, at the Hualalai Four Seasons Resort in...

Who is my mom?

interview with my mom Kat Kraus artist, traveler, and world peacemaker.

Growing up as an artist

Elane Elias was born on June 1, 1937. She spent most of her early years growing up in Webster, New York with her two other siblings. Her father was an artist, so she grew up in an artistic environment, later...

"The first time I really worked hard on something and loved it, was art."

My Dad explains his life changing relationship with the arts and the impact that learning to write music had on his creativity and sense of self worth.

Living a great life

I forgot to mention the movies I did I loved it about 20 movies and commercials and meet everyone in the business

Courageous Not Fearless

Exploring Life’s meaning and questions, Novick & Falardeau discuss the importance of tapping into our innermost truth albeit facing limiting fears, and how being courageous means complete and total surrender.

A special Thanksgiving conversation

During Thanksgiving dinner this year, I interviewed an elderly from my church. We talked about her current life, immigration experiences and happy memories.

Story Corps Assignment

We discussed the differences between childhood aspirations and current ones. We also discussed how Katy’s goals have evolved throughout the years and why they have changed.

Raquel’s perspective
December 2, 2019 App Interview

This was just a short interview with my little sister about what inspires her life and her interests.

Reverse Glass Painting with Mike Artz

Today’s Interview was with a local Artist Mike Artz. Mike is a colleague of mine, not in the art field but today was all about his art.