Jack Swanson's guest appearances

Jack Swanson

Hook, Push, & Pray

Destination Santa Fe Opera

INTO THE MUSIC

Kyle Gray

Michael Jones

Georgia O'Keeffe

Derek Taylor

Hailey Clark

Eugene Onegin

Patricia Racette

Anthony Roth Costanzo

James Darrah

David Starobin

Alex Fletcher

Vanessa Vasquez

Steven LaBrie

Sara Gartland

Renee Fleming

OwlTail

Guitars4Vets is an organization serving US veterans across the nation by helping them manage and overcome postraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) through guitar lessons. Jack Swanson, the coordinator for the Appleton, Wisconsin chapter, is our guest on this episode and he discusses what the program entails, how he has seen firsthand how it helps vets suffering from PTSD, and how people can get involved as teachers and supporters. A veteran sacrifices much to keep what most us take for granted alive. With this episode, we salute and thank them for their service and we hope it helps enlist others to the Guitars4Vets cause.For more info, visit guitars4vets.org or find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/GuitarsForVets.Thank you for listening! Please spread the word about Into The Music. You can share your thoughts with us at podcast@jasperguitarcompany.com.Make sure to check out our website and our social media outlets:  YouTube Instagram Facebook  Into The Music is a production of Jasper Guitar Company, LLC in Green Bay, WI.Produced by Tony Louscher, Karen Eilis, and Matt LouscherRecording, engineering, and post production by Karen EilisTheme music: "Lookin' Back" by Project XVoiceover: Matt LouscherThis podcast copyright ©2023 by Jasper Guitar Company, LLC. All rights reserved.

<a href="https://guitars4vets.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guitars4Vets</a> is an organization serving US veterans across the nation by helping them manage and overcome postraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) through guitar lessons. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jack.swanson.121" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jack Swanson</a>, the coordinator for the Appleton, Wisconsin chapter, is our guest on this episode and he discusses what the program entails, how he has seen firsthand how it helps vets suffering from PTSD, and how people can get involved as teachers and supporters. A veteran sacrifices much to keep what most us take for granted alive. With this episode, we salute and thank them for their service and we hope it helps enlist others to the <a href="https://guitars4vets.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guitars4Vets</a> cause. For more info, visit <a href="https://guitars4vets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">guitars4vets.org</a> or find them on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GuitarsForVets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/GuitarsForVets</a>.Thank you for listening! Please spread the word about Into The Music. You can share your thoughts with us at <a href="mailto:%20podcast@jasperguitarcompany.com">podcast@jasperguitarcompany.com</a>. Make sure to check out our <a href="https://www.jasperguitarcompany.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> and our social media outlets: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@jasperguitarcompanyllc9460" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jasperguitarcompanyllc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/jasperguitarcompanyllc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> </ul> Into The Music is a production of <a href="https://www.jasperguitarcompany.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jasper Guitar Company, LLC</a> in Green Bay, WI. Produced by Tony Louscher, Karen Eilis, and Matt Louscher Recording, engineering, and post production by Karen Eilis Theme music: "Lookin' Back" by Project X Voiceover: Matt Louscher This podcast copyright ©2023 by <a href="https://www.jasperguitarcompany.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jasper Guitar Company, LLC</a>. All rights reserved.

GUITARS FOR VETS—Helping military veterans through music with JACK SWANSON

Emily Fons

There’s a reason why  The Barber of Seville remains one of the most popular operas in the world. Gioachino Rossini’s comedic masterpiece never fails to delight audiences with its lively music, whirlwind romance, and inevitable happy ending.  Host Jane Trembley speaks with mezzo-soprano Emily Fons and tenor Jack Swanson about their approach to providing a fresh take on one of opera’s most familiar tales. The pair also give advice to anyone encountering The Barber of Seville for the first time and share wisdom from their time in the Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Program for Singers. Plus, Jane learns all about playing Cards Against Humanity with like-minded company, traveling opera pets, and helping Kelsey Grammar out of a jam. “The one thing I like to say about The Barber of Seville is that it's one of those operas where they really got the story right,” Jack says. “It's so easy to follow no matter what time period, no matter what costumes they're wearing, no matter what props they're using.” Who better to evaluate Rossini’s genius than a performer who’s played Count Almaviva in guises ranging from a 19th-century nobleman to a modern-day rockstar?  Emily, too, has appeared in multiple productions of this classic comedy. Her understanding of Rosina, the sparkling, rebellious recipient of Almaviva’s affections, and the opera’s themes have evolved along the way. “That's been my journey over time,” she explains, “from being bogged down in what I thought people's expectations were to finding how I wanted to tell this story.” As for returning to SFO, both Emily and Jack agree that no other organization is as supportive of apprentices and pros alike. “Thank you,” Emily says, “to the Santa Fe Opera and all those really special people.”  CREDITS Hosted by Jane Trembley Featuring: Emily Fons - Mezzo-Soprano Website Instagram Facebook Jack Swanson - Tenor Website Instagram Facebook CREDITS Destination Santa Fe Opera is a Santa Fe Opera podcast, produced and edited by Andrea Klunder at  The Creative Impostor Studios. Post-Production Audio: Edwin R. Ruiz Hosted by: Jane Trembley Show Notes by: Lisa Widder *** Learn more about the Santa Fe Opera and plan your visit at http://www.santafeopera.org. We'd love for you to join us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok @santafeopera.

There’s a reason why <a href="https://www.santafeopera.org/whats-on/the-barber-of-seville/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Barber of Seville</a> remains one of the most popular operas in the world. Gioachino Rossini’s comedic masterpiece never fails to delight audiences with its lively music, whirlwind romance, and inevitable happy ending.  Host Jane Trembley speaks with mezzo-soprano Emily Fons and tenor Jack Swanson about their approach to providing a fresh take on one of opera’s most familiar tales. The pair also give advice to anyone encountering The Barber of Seville for the first time and share wisdom from their time in the Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Program for Singers. Plus, Jane learns all about playing Cards Against Humanity with like-minded company, traveling opera pets, and helping Kelsey Grammar out of a jam. “The one thing I like to say about The Barber of Seville is that it's one of those operas where they really got the story right,” Jack says. “It's so easy to follow no matter what time period, no matter what costumes they're wearing, no matter what props they're using.” Who better to evaluate Rossini’s genius than a performer who’s played Count Almaviva in guises ranging from a 19th-century nobleman to a modern-day rockstar?  Emily, too, has appeared in multiple productions of this classic comedy. Her understanding of Rosina, the sparkling, rebellious recipient of Almaviva’s affections, and the opera’s themes have evolved along the way. “That's been my journey over time,” she explains, “from being bogged down in what I thought people's expectations were to finding how I wanted to tell this story.” As for returning to SFO, both Emily and Jack agree that no other organization is as supportive of apprentices and pros alike. “Thank you,” Emily says, “to the Santa Fe Opera and all those really special people.”  CREDITS Hosted by Jane Trembley Featuring: Emily Fons - Mezzo-Soprano <a href="https://www.emilyfons.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/singwithfonsy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mezzoemilysings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Jack Swanson - Tenor <a href="https://www.jackswansontenor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tenor_vs_wild/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tenorvswild" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> CREDITS Destination Santa Fe Opera is a Santa Fe Opera podcast, produced and edited by Andrea Klunder at <a href="https://www.thecreativeimposter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Creative Impostor Studios.</a> Post-Production Audio: Edwin R. Ruiz Hosted by: Jane Trembley Show Notes by: Lisa Widder *** Learn more about the Santa Fe Opera and plan your visit at <a href="http://www.santafeopera.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.santafeopera.org</a>. We'd love for you to join us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/santafeopera/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/santafeopera" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/santafeopera" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and TikTok @santafeopera.

A Fresh Take on The Barber of Seville with Apprentice Alumni Emily Fons and Jack Swanson

We are back! On today’s episode, the first of the summer season, Nicholas sits down with world-class tenor and friend of the show, Jack Swanson. Tune-in for an in-depth interview discussing the mental, financial and technical challenges of being a modern, in-demand, opera singer. 

We are back! On today’s episode, the first of the summer season, Nicholas sits down with world-class tenor and friend of the show, Jack Swanson. Tune-in for an in-depth interview discussing the mental, financial and technical challenges of being a modern, in-demand, opera singer.

Jack Swanson, Tenor