Episode 60: Finding Inspiration From Those Who Come Before Us with Dr. Tish Oney
Dr. Tish Oney - singer, songwriter, musicologist, and author - is my guest on this episode of the podcast. With a focus on jazz and vocal pedagogy, Dr. Oney taught at universities and conferences, wrote articles for well-known publications, and will be releasing a book on jazz vocal pedagogy in 2021.
While pursuing her Doctor of Music Arts degree at the University of Southern California, Dr. Oney launched a project on Peggy Lee that brought her work forward. She’s recorded an album of Lee’s songs, Dear Peg, as well as a few of Lee’s previously unrecorded songs on her album, The Best Part.
Listen in as Dr. Oney and I talk about her start in music, Peggy Lee’s life and how she’s inspired by her career, and the multitude of projects she works on (and how she keeps it all together!).
Quotes that stood out
“We all come from pioneers who’ve gone before us”
“Most people’s opinion is that to be good at anything, you have to push aside everything else and focus on one thing. But for me, having a lot of gifts and talents that I pour time and energy into really helps all of them create something special altogether.”
“Everybody’s talent is not going to be like mine and I find that refreshing.”
“They say success is the best payback for someone who’s tried to sabotage you. The more successful you are the less that person has any power over you or your destiny”
“Humility is an important character additive that we all need. The more we have the more people will admire your excellence.”
Resources
Jazz Education Network
National Association of Teacher of Singing
American Choral Directors Association
ASCAP
Recording Academy
Where to find Dr. Tish Oney and her work:
Website: http://tishoney.com/
Twitter: @TishSings
Facebook: @TishOneyFans
Instagram: @tishoneyofficial
Singers Muse: WGJC Radio
www.peggylee.com
www.rowman.com
www.allaboutjazz.com
Broken Glass Media
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