S 4, Ep 121 - Feeling the Joy of Musical Improv | Faustino Solis
Jozlyn and this week's co-host, Ian Scott, talk about the current chaos in their lives. Jozlyn shares her experience at Podfest 2023 in Orlando, FL and how she managed to get out of her own way, work the room, and make valuable professional connections. Then, they talk to Faustino Solis, who is the Musical Director of ComedySportz Las Vegas and local Las Vegas Improv troupes Bleach and One Take about Musical Improv and so much more!
This weeks episode, Ian Scott is back as Jozlyn's co-host and the two share how kids and fur babes can bring on the chaos! Plus Jozlyn shares a little bit about her experience being a VIP at Podfest 2023 in Orlando. Guess who Jozlyn met, besides the Buzzsprout guys, at Podfest?!? Also who knew that the music we grew up with is now Classic Hits! Oh, and let's not forget this weeks guest, Faustino Solis! Faustino joins us to chat about Musical Improv! He also shares so many Golden Nuggets of wisdom and Ah Ha moments...Jozlyn can't keep up with her note taking! We learn about how Faustino is a conductor, composer, singer, plays piano, writes music, is a local Vegas Music teacher, Golden Knight hockey enthusiast & in Ian's words an incredible friend who is the Jack of all Trades, Master of so Many!
Bleach Improv - https://bleachimprov.com/
Moms Basement - https://www.momsbasementtheatre.com/
Faustinos website - http://faustinofsolis.com/
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Faustino Solis
Faustino Solis is a Las Vegas musician from Western New York. He is best known for his work in musical improv theater, serving as Musical Director for Bleach Improv and ComedySportz Las Vegas. He is also the founder of InterCity Improv, which supported improv online during the COVID-19 pandemic. He is the Choir Director at University United Methodist Church of Las Vegas, NV and an elementary Music Specialist for the Clark County School District.
Faustino’s work spans internationally as a conductor, composer, operatic tenor, and improv pianist, having worked in the fields of choir, orchestra, opera, ballet, contemporary classical music, and the classroom. Training includes the Eastman School of Music, University of Alabama, American Institute for Musical Studies (AIMS), The Groundlings, and The Second City Training Center. He holds degrees from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and he is a Certificate Candidate for Dalcroze Eurythmics from the Marta Sanchez Dalcroze Training Center at Carnegie Mellon.
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