We’re heading to the West Coast for this week’s episode! 🎙️🏔️

Sean sits down with Dr. Jonathon Stillman, a man whose expertise spans from the lecture hall to the Swiss Alps. Dr. Stillman is a Professor at San Francisco State University and U.C. Berkeley, but when he isn't teaching, he is a leading figure in the North American alphorn community.

A founding member of Alphorns San Francisco, Dr. Stillman also performs with Echo vom Birseck. Having lived in Switzerland for many years, he brings a wealth of authentic experience from competing and performing within the traditional Swiss Jodelerklubs.

Tune in to hear Dr. Stillman discuss his journey from Switzerland to the Bay Area and his dedication to preserving the traditional sounds of the alphorn.

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We’re heading to the heart of Leavenworth this week as Sean chats with Janet Mano and Kevin Rieke.

Janet is a professional alphorn artist and the President of the Leavenworth Alphorns, while Kevin—a career entrepreneur and second-generation Leavenworth native—serves as an officer for the group. We dive into the rich culture of their community and what it takes to lead such a vibrant musical organization.

Speaking of leadership, the Leavenworth Alphorns were honored as AANA’s 2025 Organization of the Year! 🏆✨

Mark Your Calendars!📅

Don't miss the chance to see them in action at the Leavenworth Alphorn Festival, happening May 21-24, 2026.

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🎼 NW Alphorn Workshop: https://leavenworthalphorns.org/nw-alphorn-workshop

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Wait... is this thing on? 🎙️😅

We had a few technical gremlins jump into the studio this week! Please excuse the minor audio/upload issues with our latest episode. Thanks for sticking with us while we get things back in harmony! 🏔️✨

Despite the glitches, we are so excited for you to hear from our guest this week, Laura Nelson! Laura is a celebrated winner at both the North American Alphorn Festival and Switzerland’s Festival International de Cor des Alpes (FICA). 🏆

If you are looking to add her beautiful compositions to your own collection, you can find her full catalog online!

Connect with Laura and explore her music:
🎼 Shop Music: www.Alpenmuse.com
📧 Contact: AlpenMuse@yahoo.com
👥 Facebook: Laura Nelson Profile 1 | Laura Nelson Profile 2

Learn more about the community:
🔗 The Alphorn Association
🔗 Alpensong

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