Melody Makers Podcast

About Melody Makers Podcast

A podcast featuring biographical and topical interviews with the composers and arrangers behind the music of Melody's Traditional Music and Afghan Press Music for the Harp melodymakerspodcast.substack.com (https://melodymakerspodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Melody's Traditional Music

Category

music · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Oct 2025

Latest episode

14 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Interview with Angi Bemiss

   The harp entered this accountant’s world later in life in an unusual way. Now she is a familiar and welcome sight at the Atlanta hospital where she has blessed countless patients and staff with her harp music for the past 27 years. Angi Bemiss’ stories and insights into clinical music make this episode delightful and entertaining! -Gretchen Monson, Host, for Melody’s and Afghan Press Angi’s Website: www.simplytheharp.com (https://www.simplytheharp.com/) Angi’s Music on Melody’s: folkharp.com (https://folkharp.com/product-category/collectiveworksartists/angi-bemiss-collective/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com (https://melodymakerspodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

2. 

   5 Aug 2026

   Interview with Lois Colin

   Lois Colin was a cruise ship harpist for many years. She also directed the Westchester Harp Ensemble, for whom she began writing music. -Gretchen Monson, Host, for Melody’s and Afghan Press Lois’ Music on Melody’s: folkharp.com (https://folkharp.com/product-tag/arr-lois-colin-2/) Colin Harp Music on Melody’s: folkharp.com (https://folkharp.com/product-category/colin-harp-music/) About Colin Harp Music: Due to the Colin family’s close connection with Lucile Lawrence, Lois’ father, Charles Colin, originally published many Carlos Salzedo, Dewey Owens, Samuel Pratt, and Rosalie Pratt books. After her father passed, the publishing company went to Lois’ brothers, and they gave the harp department to their two sisters. As her sister was uninterested, Lois reactivated and renamed the publishing company “Colin Harp Music.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com (https://melodymakerspodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

3. 

   11 Jul 2026

   Interview with Rhett Barnwell

   Rhett Barnwell is a Georgia harpist and composer, known for his beautiful playable arrangements. He managed the Atlanta Harp Center for several years and is a major voice in the liturgical harp movement. -Gretchen Monson, Host, for Melody’s and Afghan Press Rhett’s Website: www.seraphimmusic.com (https://www.seraphimmusic.com/) Rhett’s Music on Melody’s: folkharp.com (https://folkharp.com/page/1/?s=barnwell&post_type=product&type_aws=true&aws_id=1&aws_filter=1) Arranging for Folk Harp (Kim Robertson): folkharp.com (https://folkharp.com/product/arranging-for-folk-harp/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com (https://melodymakerspodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

4. 

   15 Jun 2026

   Interview with Stephanie Bennett

   Stephanie Bennett is a Los Angeles harpist whose involvement in the entertainment industry is extensive and international.  She has performed on movie soundtracks, in front of dignitaries and TV audiences, and with diverse singers and bands. -Gretchen Monson, Host, for Melody’s and Afghan Press Stephanie's Website: www.harpworld.com (https://www.harpworld.com/) Stephanie's Original Music on Melody’s: folkharp.com (https://folkharp.com/product-tag/stephanie-bennett/) Stephanie's Arrangements on Melody’s: folkharp.com (https://folkharp.com/product-tag/arr-stephanie-bennett-2/) 3's a Chord on Melody's: folkharp.com (https://folkharp.com/product/3s-a-chord/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com (https://melodymakerspodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

5. 

   7 May 2026

   Interview with Dan Reiter & Natalie Cox

   Dan Reiter was principal cellist with the Oakland Symphony for many years.  It was there he met his wife, harpist Natalie Cox.  Dan writes and transcribes music for both solo harp and mixed duos and trios of harp with flute and cello. -Gretchen Monson, Host, for Melody’s and Afghan Press Dan and Natalie’s Website: www.nataliecoxharps.com (https://www.nataliecoxharps.com/cello--harp.html) Dan’s Music on Melody’s: folkharp.com (https://folkharp.com/product-category/pdfs-by-composer/reiter/) Dan's Music on Afghan Press: afghanpressmusic.com (https://afghanpressmusic.com/product-category/artists-by-name/reiter-dan/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com (https://melodymakerspodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

6. 

   11 Apr 2026

   Interview with Cindy Horstman

   Cindy Horstman was classically trained and then forged her own path in the jazz harp world with award-winning compositions.  She now shares her distinctive style with harpists worldwide through arranging workshops and the “Play along with Cindy” YouTube series. -Gretchen Monson, Host, for Melody’s and Afghan Press Cindy's Website: cindyhorstman.com (https://cindyhorstman.com/home) Cindy's Music on Melody's: folkharp.com (https://folkharp.com/product-category/pdfs-by-composer/horstman-cindy/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com (https://melodymakerspodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

7. 

   14 Mar 2026

   Interview with Anna Dunwoodie

   Anna Dunwoodie is very active in the harp community in her homeland of New Zealand. She was instrumental in starting the Harps Aotearoa Foundation and launching Harp Fest New Zealand. -Gretchen Monson, Host, for Melody’s and Afghan Press Anna's Website: www.annadunwoodie.co.nz (https://www.annadunwoodie.co.nz/) Anna's Music on Melody's: folkharp.com (https://folkharp.com/product-category/pdfs-by-composer/dunwoodie-anna/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com (https://melodymakerspodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

8. 

   4 Feb 2026

   Interview with Julia Sanders

   Julia's Music on Melody's: folkharp.com (https://folkharp.com/product-tag/julia-sanders/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com (https://melodymakerspodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

9. 

   3 Feb 2026

   Interview with Rachel Green

   Rachel's Website: happystringmusic.com (https://store.happystringmusic.com/) Rachel's Music on Melody's: folkharp.com (https://folkharp.com/product-category/pdfs-by-composer/green-rachel/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com (https://melodymakerspodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

10. 

    11 Jan 2026

    Interview with Christa Grix

    Christa's website: www.christagrix.com (https://www.christagrix.com/) Christa's music on Melody's: folkharp.com (https://folkharp.com/product-category/pdfs-by-composer/grix-christa/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com (https://melodymakerspodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

11. 

    7 Dec 2025

    Interview with Kathleen Blackwell-Plank

    Kathleen’s website: www.heartseasemusic.com (https://www.heartseasemusic.com/home) Kathleen’s music on Melody’s: folkharp.com (https://folkharp.com/product-category/pdfs-by-composer/blackwell-plank-kathleen/) National Standards Board for Therapeutic Musicians: www.nsbtm.org (https://www.nsbtm.org/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com (https://melodymakerspodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

12. 

    1 Dec 2025

    Interview with Stephanie Curcio

    Stephanie's Website: stephaniecurciopublications.com (https://stephaniecurciopublications.com/) Stephanie's Music at Melody's: folkharp.com (https://folkharp.com/product-category/collectiveworksartists/library-of-stephanie-curcio/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com (https://melodymakerspodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

13. 

    24 Nov 2025

    Interview with Sunita Staneslow

    Sunita's Website: hamars.uk (https://hamars.uk/) Sunita's Music on Melody's: folkharp.com (https://folkharp.com/product-tag/arr-sunita-staneslow/) Sunita's Music on Afghan: afghanpressmusic.com (https://afghanpressmusic.com/product-category/artists-by-name/stanelsow-sunita/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com (https://melodymakerspodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

14. 

    14 Nov 2025

    Interview with Kimberly DeRosa

    Kimberly's Website: kimberlyderosa.com (http://kimberlyderosa.com/Meet_Kimberly.html) Houston Summer Harp Festival Website: www.houstonsummerharpfestival.com (https://www.houstonsummerharpfestival.com/) Kimberly's Music on Melody's: folkharp.com (https://folkharp.com/product/flying-with-grace/) Kimberly's Music on Afghan: afghanpressmusic.com (https://afghanpressmusic.com/product/flying-with-grace/) Thistledown (Dunstone) on Melody's: folkharp.com (https://folkharp.com/product/thistledown/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com (https://melodymakerspodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

15. 

    7 Nov 2025

    Interview with Frank Voltz

    Frank's Website: www.frankvoltz.com (https://www.frankvoltz.com/) Frank's Music on Melody's: folkharp.com (https://folkharp.com/product-category/collectiveworksartists/frank-voltz/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com (https://melodymakerspodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

16. 

    3 Nov 2025

    Interview with Mary Muckle

    Mary's Website: https://mucklemusic.com (https://mucklemusic.com/) Mary's Music on Melody's: https://folkharp.com (https://folkharp.com/?s=muckle&post_type=product&type_aws=true&aws_id=1&aws_filter=1) Mary's Music on Afghan: https://afghanpressmusic.com (https://afghanpressmusic.com/product-category/artists-by-name/muckle-mary/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com (https://melodymakerspodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

17. 

    24 Oct 2025

    Interview with RoJean Loucks

    RoJean Loucks' website: https://www.roharps.com/ (https://www.roharps.com/) RoJean Loucks' Music on Melody's: https://folkharp.com (https://folkharp.com/product-category/collectiveworksartists/rojean-loucks-library/) RoJean Loucks' Music on Afghan: https://afghanpressmusic.com (https://afghanpressmusic.com/product-category/artists-by-name/loucks-rojean/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymakerspodcast.substack.com (https://melodymakerspodcast.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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