Isaac Cates's guest appearances

Isaac Cates

Central Standard

The Comics Alternative

TCJ Talkies

Choralosophy

Terry Moore

Charles Soule

Jaclyn Johnson

James Joyce

Frederick Douglass

Emily Williams

Magdalene Visaggio

Gene Luen Yang

Bill Griffith

Fred Van Lente

Brenden Fletcher

Brian K. Vaughan

Jim Rugg

Karl Kerschl

Charles Christopher

OwlTail

Isaac Cates is an enigma wrapped in a riddle. A classically trained pianist, who is also a gospel music specialist, but also a singer-song writer… Oh! and also a choir clinician. Turns out he is also a fantastic podcast guest! Join Isaac and I in studio for this multifaceted conversation. We discussed Isaac’s approach to forging new paths with his group Isaac Cates and Ordained, his feeling of “never quite fitting in” to a musical category, our thoughts on current trends in music education and much more.     Isaac Cates    Episode 60        Learn More about Isaac on his Website! Isaac Cates began singing and playing the piano at age four and started composing as a teenager.  While a student at the Conservatory of Music, University of Missouri-Kansas City, he arranged spirituals, composed original chorales and set sacred text. Currently, Cates is in demand as a choral clinician and music educator throughout the United States and Europe. In addition to his leadership at music seminars, he is also a prolific producer, Music educator and recording artist. Isaac is a gifted pianist and vocal arranger, sought after for his vocal coaching expertise. He has a unique ability to blend genres, utilizing different musical techniques such as bel canto style with speech level singing. His original composition, “Strong Tower”,  is sung and translated in over 17 different countries languages. Firmly rooted in both gospel and classical training, Isaac combines soulful harmonies, polyphonic rhythms and dazzling piano accompaniments to create his trademark sound. In 2004 Isaac collaborated with a colleague to form Ordained, a small musical ensemble of skilled vocalists.  Together, Isaac Cates &amp; Ordained have appeared in concerts and been featured alongside some of the worlds greatest artists; From gospel artists Bebe and Marvin Winans to country sensations Trace Adkins and Lyle Lovett.  Ordained has toured all over the united states and Switzerland. Made up of soloists, worship leaders, music educators and instrumentalists, Ordained is praised for their dynamic sound. Ordained released their first album in 2006 entitled “Take My Life”, a Christmas EP, “Carol Of The Bells” and numerous singles. Ordained’s music videos of “Hold On” and “Carol Of The Bells” have over 1 million views on social media. Ordained is preparing to release a new recording at the end of the Year. www.sightreadingfactory.com is the best literacy tool on the market today. Enter Choralosophy at checkout to get 10% off memberships for you AND your students!            Isaac on Facebook! Find Isaac on Insta Follow Isaac on Twitter! Receive 10% Discount on your orders at http://www.graphitepublishing.com where you will find the works of Jocelyn Hagen, Eric Barnum, Timothy C. Takach,Paul Rudoi and MANY more.

Isaac Cates is an enigma wrapped in a riddle. A classically trained pianist, who is also a gospel music specialist, but also a singer-song writer… Oh! and also a choir clinician. Turns out he is also a fantastic podcast guest! Join Isaac and I in studio for this multifaceted conversation. We discussed Isaac’s approach to forging new paths with his group <a href="https://voxvirtual.is/artists/isaaccates-and-ordained" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Isaac Cates and Ordained</a>, his feeling of “never quite fitting in” to a musical category, our thoughts on current trends in music education and much more. Isaac Cates Episode 60 <h2><a href="http://www.isaaccatesmusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn More about Isaac on his Website!</a></h2> Isaac Cates began singing and playing the piano at age four and started composing as a teenager.  While a student at the Conservatory of Music, University of Missouri-Kansas City, he arranged spirituals, composed original chorales and set sacred text. Currently, Cates is in demand as a choral clinician and music educator throughout the United States and Europe. In addition to his leadership at music seminars, he is also a prolific producer, Music educator and recording artist. Isaac is a gifted pianist and vocal arranger, sought after for his vocal coaching expertise. He has a unique ability to blend genres, utilizing different musical techniques such as bel canto style with speech level singing. His original composition, “Strong Tower”,  is sung and translated in over 17 different countries languages. Firmly rooted in both gospel and classical training, Isaac combines soulful harmonies, polyphonic rhythms and dazzling piano accompaniments to create his trademark sound. In 2004 Isaac collaborated with a colleague to form Ordained, a small musical ensemble of skilled vocalists.  Together, Isaac Cates &amp; Ordained have appeared in concerts and been featured alongside some of the worlds greatest artists; From gospel artists Bebe and Marvin Winans to country sensations Trace Adkins and Lyle Lovett.  Ordained has toured all over the united states and Switzerland. Made up of soloists, worship leaders, music educators and instrumentalists, Ordained is praised for their dynamic sound. Ordained released their first album in 2006 entitled “Take My Life”, a Christmas EP, “Carol Of The Bells” and numerous singles. Ordained’s music videos of “Hold On” and “Carol Of The Bells” have over 1 million views on social media. Ordained is preparing to release a new recording at the end of the Year. <a href="www.sightreadingfactory.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.sightreadingfactory.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sightreadingfactory.com </a>is the best literacy tool on the market today. Enter Choralosophy at checkout to get 10% off memberships for you AND your students! <a href="http://www.facebook.com/isaaccatesmusicIg-" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Isaac on Facebook!</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/isaac_cates" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find Isaac on Insta</a> <a href="https://www.twitter.com/isaaccates" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Isaac on Twitter!</a> <a href="www.graphitepublishing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Receive 10% Discount on your orders at <a href="http://www.graphitepublishing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.graphitepublishing.com</a> where you will find the works of Jocelyn Hagen, Eric Barnum, Timothy C. Takach, Paul Rudoi and MANY more.

Episode 60: Labels Won’t Stick to Isaac Cates

Michael Wenthe

On this interview episode, Derek talks with Isaac Cates and Michael Wenthe about their creator-owned series, Cartozia Tales. In what will be a ten-issue run, the series is centered on the fantastical realm of Cartozia, complete with diverse terrain, detailed histories, and a multifaceted population. As Isaac and Mike reveal in the interview, what began as an exercise in map-drawing turned into an extensive storyworld. Each issue of Cartozia Tales features multiple narrative segments by a variety of creators -- Mike and Isaac being just two -- and as the series evolves, each writer/artist contributing to a particular storyline builds upon the elements laid down by its previous creators. The result is a collection of tales told by a community of artists, giving the title a true participatory feel. And with each successive issue, the various storylines rub up against and even combine with one another, with different strands weaving into a larger and thicker thread. During their conversation Isaac and Mike share their process of creation, their experiences with Kickstarter, and how their earlier collaboration on Satisfactory Comics set the stage for what was to become a much more involved project. It's a fun conversation and a great introduction into a world that readers of all ages can enjoy. To find out more about Cartozia Tales, visit the series' official website.

On this interview episode, Derek talks with Isaac Cates and Michael Wenthe about their creator-owned series, <a href="http://cartozia.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cartozia Tales</a>. In what will be a ten-issue run, the series is centered on the fantastical realm of Cartozia, complete with diverse terrain, detailed histories, and a multifaceted population. As Isaac and Mike reveal in the interview, what began as an exercise in map-drawing turned into an extensive storyworld. Each issue of Cartozia Tales features multiple narrative segments by a variety of creators -- Mike and Isaac being just two -- and as the series evolves, each writer/artist contributing to a particular storyline builds upon the elements laid down by its previous creators. The result is a collection of tales told by a community of artists, giving the title a true participatory feel. And with each successive issue, the various storylines rub up against and even combine with one another, with different strands weaving into a larger and thicker thread. During their conversation Isaac and Mike share their process of creation, their experiences with Kickstarter, and how their earlier collaboration on <a href="http://satisfactorypress.storenvy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Satisfactory Comics</a> set the stage for what was to become a much more involved project. It's a fun conversation and a great introduction into a world that readers of all ages can enjoy. To find out more about Cartozia Tales, visit the <a href="http://cartozia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">series' official website</a>.

Comics Alternative Interviews - Isaac Cates and Michael Wenthe