Faith 2 Form Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/faith-2-form Faith 2 Form (F2F) is a music foundation dedicated to enabling all youth to pursue continuous and rigorous training in music to their highest level of interest and ability, while striving for the best academic achievements possible. F2F is designed to provide disadvantaged students in high schools, middle, and elementary schools with the opportunity to excel in their academic endeavors by utilizing the benefits of music to enrich their lives and the lives of others in the community. © 2025 Radio Lounge 018afbfa-32a4-5c3a-9384-739d6e2844d7 no en-us Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:02:32 -0600 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:00:17 -0600 https://www.f2fmusicfoundation.org/ https://img.transistor.fm/Ik1V2rxw-rF416RbrWRqreAYecc7f-_xlmL2mQvnUr8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE2Mzc0LzE2MDU5/MDc1OTctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Faith 2 Form https://www.f2fmusicfoundation.org/ episodic Radio Lounge Faith 2 Form (F2F) is a music foundation dedicated to enabling all youth to pursue continuous and rigorous training in music to their highest level of interest and ability, while striving for the best academic achievements possible. F2F is designed to provide disadvantaged students in high schools, middle, and elementary schools with the opportunity to excel in their academic endeavors by utilizing the benefits of music to enrich their lives and the lives of others in the community. Faith 2 Form (F2F) is a music foundation dedicated to enabling all youth to pursue continuous and rigorous training in music to their highest level of interest and ability, while striving for the best academic achievements possible. music education, jazz, youth, students, Ray Schilens No No F2F Celebrates Dionne Warwick - Kennedy Center Honoree 17 17 F2F Celebrates Dionne Warwick - Kennedy Center Honoree full f1774590-db76-42b9-adeb-67af1979b018 https://share.transistor.fm/s/323925d8 Dionne Warwick is s lifetime Grammy Music Legend and this past week, a honoree from the Kennedy Cemter for the Performng Arts.  Dionne is also the ambassador for F2F, the Faith to Form Music Foundation.  Vel Lewis shares his story of working with Dionne and how she gracefuly accepted the offer to work with F2F as our ambassador.  This is a story of inspiration.

]]> Dionne Warwick is s lifetime Grammy Music Legend and this past week, a honoree from the Kennedy Cemter for the Performng Arts.  Dionne is also the ambassador for F2F, the Faith to Form Music Foundation.  Vel Lewis shares his story of working with Dionne and how she gracefuly accepted the offer to work with F2F as our ambassador.  This is a story of inspiration.

]]> Fri, 29 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0600 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 3228 Dionne Warwick is s lifetime Grammy Music Legend and this past week, a honoree from the Kennedy Cemter for the Performng Arts.  Dionne is also the ambassador for F2F, the Faith to Form Music Foundation.  Vel Lewis shares his story of working with Dionne and how she gracefuly accepted the offer to work with F2F as our ambassador.  This is a story of inspiration.

]]> music education, jazz, youth, students, No Ian Cannon's F2F Journey Begins 16 16 Ian Cannon's F2F Journey Begins full 33a4472d-d058-4a9a-bc70-147633fc0779 https://share.transistor.fm/s/250e3264 Inspiration drives success.  Inspiration allows people to accomplish what could be.  F2F is all about inspiration.  Enjoy the story of Ian Cannon, proof positive that the F2F mission is working, today.

]]> Inspiration drives success.  Inspiration allows people to accomplish what could be.  F2F is all about inspiration.  Enjoy the story of Ian Cannon, proof positive that the F2F mission is working, today.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 1206 Inspiration drives success.  Inspiration allows people to accomplish what could be.  F2F is all about inspiration.  Enjoy the story of Ian Cannon, proof positive that the F2F mission is working, today.

]]> music education, jazz, youth, students, No How Can I Get a Free Musical Instrument? 15 15 How Can I Get a Free Musical Instrument? full b887458e-f023-4db7-84da-b711dadc763b https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff6318f1 Michael Garvin is a world class songwriter, guitarist and trumpeter.  Out of the blocks, it was a number one hit for J-Lo and a multi-platinum hit for George Benson.  Michael is now part of what makes F2F so incredible.  It's all about friendship and collaboration, and it's working.

]]> Michael Garvin is a world class songwriter, guitarist and trumpeter.  Out of the blocks, it was a number one hit for J-Lo and a multi-platinum hit for George Benson.  Michael is now part of what makes F2F so incredible.  It's all about friendship and collaboration, and it's working.

]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 2157 It was a good thing that Michael Garvin bumped into Vel Lewis, not that long ago. The result, some great collaboration and a unique blend of music. Listen to the story. It was a good thing that Michael Garvin bumped into Vel Lewis, not that long ago. The result, some great collaboration and a unique blend of music. Listen to the story. music education, jazz, youth, students, No How Can Music Benefit My Child? 14 14 How Can Music Benefit My Child? full c7ca1da5-904a-48db-a1d2-0bef1b9020d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a07fe042 We are all uniquely distinct.  How we approach connecting with our children has many facets.  Music has proven to be a solid connection point.  A connection that has the ability to transform lives and communities.  It's that powerful. 

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]]> We are all uniquely distinct.  How we approach connecting with our children has many facets.  Music has proven to be a solid connection point.  A connection that has the ability to transform lives and communities.  It's that powerful. 

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]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 1321 Dr. Jess Shatkin looks at the connection between parents and children and how that connection can become a bond and an asset to their future. That bond includes a connection to music. Dr. Jess Shatkin looks at the connection between parents and children and how that connection can become a bond and an asset to their future. That bond includes a connection to music. music education, jazz, youth, students, No What's Important About Learning Piano? 13 13 What's Important About Learning Piano? full a007112b-607f-4336-ab46-02c5d4d502b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3cb110c His father was a conductor...on a train (cymbal crash:) Bill is a first string heavy hitter in smooth jazz and he shares his passion and drive for making music his life.  Enjoy the conversation.


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]]> His father was a conductor...on a train (cymbal crash:) Bill is a first string heavy hitter in smooth jazz and he shares his passion and drive for making music his life.  Enjoy the conversation.


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]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 2053 Bill Heller still plays the accordion when he's stepped away from his Yamaha keyboard. From the Rippingtons to Paula Atherton, Bill understands the value of music in life. Bill is also a great friend of F2F. Bill Heller still plays the accordion when he's stepped away from his Yamaha keyboard. From the Rippingtons to Paula Atherton, Bill understands the value of music in life. Bill is also a great friend of F2F. music education, jazz, youth, students, No How Can I Get My Music Promoted? 12 12 How Can I Get My Music Promoted? full 79ec97ec-5fac-4d73-b59b-5829cafab483 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6545e3ca Michael says "music is always going to evolve, and it's up to the artist to respond gracefully to the changes.  We don't know what the music will sound like years from now, but no matter what, it will be based on what the people in the audience feel."  Wise advice from a seasoned pro.  Enjoy.


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]]> Michael says "music is always going to evolve, and it's up to the artist to respond gracefully to the changes.  We don't know what the music will sound like years from now, but no matter what, it will be based on what the people in the audience feel."  Wise advice from a seasoned pro.  Enjoy.


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]]> Fri, 03 Sep 2021 19:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 3364 Michael Paulo is one of the most versatile and cosmopolitan saxophonists in pop, soul and contemporary jazz. He's also a pro at the business of music. It's time to take notes. Michael Paulo is one of the most versatile and cosmopolitan saxophonists in pop, soul and contemporary jazz. He's also a pro at the business of music. It's time to take notes. music education, jazz, youth, students, No Who is the Best Music Producer? 11 11 Who is the Best Music Producer? full 465a6ec3-7d52-4281-a0e3-d760eec02777 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de0a7b34 He was inspired by Stevie Wonder's song, "Isn't She Lovely", and the rest of his story is one of discovering his talent alongside Walter Beasley and Jonathan Butler.  Greg is also a huge fan of F2F.  Enjoy the conversation.


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]]> He was inspired by Stevie Wonder's song, "Isn't She Lovely", and the rest of his story is one of discovering his talent alongside Walter Beasley and Jonathan Butler.  Greg is also a huge fan of F2F.  Enjoy the conversation.


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]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 2617 So what do you want to be when you grow up? Greg Manning wanted to be a doctor. This is his journey into jazz. So what do you want to be when you grow up? Greg Manning wanted to be a doctor. This is his journey into jazz. music education, jazz, youth, students, No Why is it Important to Learn Music? 10 10 Why is it Important to Learn Music? full f93791f1-e0bf-40e6-bfac-2328c84ac581 https://share.transistor.fm/s/616de162 Michael is a huge supporter of F2F in so many ways.  He is also a great friend to Vel Lewis.  Michael talks about his music and the importance of music in young lives.  Looking back and looking ahead at what's in store for F2F, and so much more.


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]]> Michael is a huge supporter of F2F in so many ways.  He is also a great friend to Vel Lewis.  Michael talks about his music and the importance of music in young lives.  Looking back and looking ahead at what's in store for F2F, and so much more.


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]]> Sun, 08 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 2395 Melody and Rhythm connects us all, heart to heart, in a place deeper than words can reach. Michael Garvin joins us for an inspiring conversation about his connection with F2F. Melody and Rhythm connects us all, heart to heart, in a place deeper than words can reach. Michael Garvin joins us for an inspiring conversation about his connection with F2F. music education, jazz, youth, students, No Where Can I Find a Summer Music Camp? 9 9 Where Can I Find a Summer Music Camp? full 124df52e-e6b5-4b3b-8ba7-bb29763c7c6a https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3fd92a7 Dr. Colleen Reilly is the Dean of the Center of Excellence in Visual and Performing Arts at Houston Community College.  The F2F Music Foundation has joined HCCS to partner in furthering opportunities for students to engage in the arts.  With the pandemic in the rear view mirror, HCCS and F2F have some exciting plans for face to face events in the next 12 months. 


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]]> Dr. Colleen Reilly is the Dean of the Center of Excellence in Visual and Performing Arts at Houston Community College.  The F2F Music Foundation has joined HCCS to partner in furthering opportunities for students to engage in the arts.  With the pandemic in the rear view mirror, HCCS and F2F have some exciting plans for face to face events in the next 12 months. 


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]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:30:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 2121 F2F invites you to the Online Jazz Improve Camp June 28th through July 2nd 2021. Register now at www.f2fmusicfoundation.org, or call 281-404-5529 for event details. And meet Dr. Colleen Reilly with Houston Community College for what's to come in 2022. F2F invites you to the Online Jazz Improve Camp June 28th through July 2nd 2021. Register now at www.f2fmusicfoundation.org, or call 281-404-5529 for event details. And meet Dr. Colleen Reilly with Houston Community College for what's to come in 2022. music education, jazz, youth, students, No What is a Master Percussionist? 8 8 What is a Master Percussionist? full bce8f9d1-d033-4cc4-aa3e-21f027ac9863 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f3059ed What if you were able to do something you loved so much, that every day, every beat, wasn't work, but it was something you looked forward to doing.  Lenny Castro is enjoying his journey through life and through the business of music, to the max.  This is a lesson on how you can do it as well.


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]]> What if you were able to do something you loved so much, that every day, every beat, wasn't work, but it was something you looked forward to doing.  Lenny Castro is enjoying his journey through life and through the business of music, to the max.  This is a lesson on how you can do it as well.


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]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 2603 Class is in session for part-2 of our incredible conversation with Lenny Castro. You might even want to take notes. Class is in session for part-2 of our incredible conversation with Lenny Castro. You might even want to take notes. music education, jazz, youth, students, No How Can I Become a Percussionist? 7 7 How Can I Become a Percussionist? full 5146cee8-bd3e-4743-8038-5c62b7218c2e https://share.transistor.fm/s/7304a3b7 From Toto to The Rolling Stones, to probably every song you love, Lenny Castro is there with the beat behind the music.  This is part-1  of our conversation with Lenny and it will make you smile, and you might even learn a thing or two. 


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]]> From Toto to The Rolling Stones, to probably every song you love, Lenny Castro is there with the beat behind the music.  This is part-1  of our conversation with Lenny and it will make you smile, and you might even learn a thing or two. 


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]]> Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 2551 Percussion is the pulse of the universe. For Lenny Castro, music is food for the soul. Here is part-1 of our conversation. Percussion is the pulse of the universe. For Lenny Castro, music is food for the soul. Here is part-1 of our conversation. music education, jazz, youth, students, No Is Music Education Really Important? 6 6 Is Music Education Really Important? full 94fe6d88-9735-4a7b-b705-695aa7ea7e19 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1bdb7ceb Inside, some valuable advice about the business behind the music industry, and why these 3 guys have found their way to the educational side of music, and the passion that fires their interest in helping others through music.  It's what drives F2F and the cool part is that Vel has taken his relationships with his fellow musicians and brought them together to drive the growth of Faith to Form.  Oh yeah, and we also laughed a lot.  You'll enjoy this.

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]]> Inside, some valuable advice about the business behind the music industry, and why these 3 guys have found their way to the educational side of music, and the passion that fires their interest in helping others through music.  It's what drives F2F and the cool part is that Vel has taken his relationships with his fellow musicians and brought them together to drive the growth of Faith to Form.  Oh yeah, and we also laughed a lot.  You'll enjoy this.

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]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:00:00 -0600 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 2861 We're putting the band back together for an incredible conversation with Tom Braxton, Larry Braggs and Vel Lewis. It's not all about the music, but more about how music builds character. We're putting the band back together for an incredible conversation with Tom Braxton, Larry Braggs and Vel Lewis. It's not all about the music, but more about how music builds character. music education, jazz, youth, students, No How Can Music Change People? 5 5 How Can Music Change People? full ada2b8fa-7429-4b64-b64c-df4b30670213 https://share.transistor.fm/s/820fc7a8 88 Plus Ways is a series of books that tell the stories of the "why" behind the industry.  Vincent and Joann have devoted their lives to making sure that you hear them and are inspired by them.  But there is so much more to 88 Ways Music.  Find out what drives their passion for music.


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]]> 88 Plus Ways is a series of books that tell the stories of the "why" behind the industry.  Vincent and Joann have devoted their lives to making sure that you hear them and are inspired by them.  But there is so much more to 88 Ways Music.  Find out what drives their passion for music.


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]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0600 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 3086 Joann Pierdomenico and Vincent James are on a mission to promote how valuable and important music is, in all of our lives. This is their story. Joann Pierdomenico and Vincent James are on a mission to promote how valuable and important music is, in all of our lives. This is their story. music education, jazz, youth, students, No Why is Music Education Important for Children? 4 4 Why is Music Education Important for Children? full 55be27ef-5162-499f-9d89-f88219e24a70 https://share.transistor.fm/s/28e3fd36 Larry Braggs is a showman, an entertainer, a dad, an educator and he is the kind of guy that never says no when it comes to teaching his craft to our children and young adults.  And...he's very good at all of that, and more.  Enjoy the conversation as Larry and Vel give us an F2F update on this beautiful new year.

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]]> Larry Braggs is a showman, an entertainer, a dad, an educator and he is the kind of guy that never says no when it comes to teaching his craft to our children and young adults.  And...he's very good at all of that, and more.  Enjoy the conversation as Larry and Vel give us an F2F update on this beautiful new year.

Faith 2 Form is an audio production of Radio Lounge, a Houston voiceover training and podcast recording studio

]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:00:00 -0600 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 2633 From The Tower of Power to The Temptations, the business of making music is more than hitting all the right notes. You've gotta know the business side of the music biz. From The Tower of Power to The Temptations, the business of making music is more than hitting all the right notes. You've gotta know the business side of the music biz. music education, jazz, youth, students, No How Does Music Help in Troubled Times? 3 3 How Does Music Help in Troubled Times? full 08718bb0-494c-4c25-82f7-eabcc70c0153 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e0e7841 F2F has blossomed into an incredible adventure over this past year.  A new association with Gilbreath Communications as our marketing partner.  And it seems that every day opens a new door so that F2F will continue to fill the need for the gift of music in our children.  Beyond F2F, Vel has joined with Mariam Haddad for a series of Christmas messages.  What a great way to wrap up the year.


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]]> F2F has blossomed into an incredible adventure over this past year.  A new association with Gilbreath Communications as our marketing partner.  And it seems that every day opens a new door so that F2F will continue to fill the need for the gift of music in our children.  Beyond F2F, Vel has joined with Mariam Haddad for a series of Christmas messages.  What a great way to wrap up the year.


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]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:00:00 -0600 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 2593 Sonrie a La Vida and Corage bring the power of the message of Christmas to a world in need of a smile. Mariam Haddad and Vel Lewis talk about that project and much more. Sonrie a La Vida and Corage bring the power of the message of Christmas to a world in need of a smile. Mariam Haddad and Vel Lewis talk about that project and much more. music education, jazz, youth, students, No What is Music Improvisation? 2 2 What is Music Improvisation? full 3d7c9687-77f6-42a2-b11f-3026673c389c https://share.transistor.fm/s/720a4986 John Christian is the director of university bands at The University of Charleston, West Virginia.  John is also an important part of the improvisation workshops being conducted by F2F.  John and Vel Lewis sat down with Faith 2 Form to talk about the workshops and how they connect the dots for aspiring musicians.

Faith 2 Form is an audio production of Radio Lounge, a Houston voiceover training and podcast recording studio

]]> John Christian is the director of university bands at The University of Charleston, West Virginia.  John is also an important part of the improvisation workshops being conducted by F2F.  John and Vel Lewis sat down with Faith 2 Form to talk about the workshops and how they connect the dots for aspiring musicians.

Faith 2 Form is an audio production of Radio Lounge, a Houston voiceover training and podcast recording studio

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0600 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 2054 Hit all the right notes and define WHO you are musically. F2F has another virtual workshop set for December 3rd. Its free. Go to www.f2fmusicfoundation.org to participate. Hit all the right notes and define WHO you are musically. F2F has another virtual workshop set for December 3rd. Its free. Go to www.f2fmusicfoundation.org to participate. music education, jazz, youth, students, No How Do I Get My Songs Played on Sirius/XM? 1 1 How Do I Get My Songs Played on Sirius/XM? full 202e7848-638d-4d3c-a600-e8686435477a https://share.transistor.fm/s/6669b6fd This is our very first podcast for F2F, even though we have been busy working behind the scenes for almost 2 years.  It was about time that we started sharing our story with the world.  So, world, here we come.


Faith 2 Form is an audio production of Radio Lounge, a Houston voiceover coaching and podcast recording studio

]]> This is our very first podcast for F2F, even though we have been busy working behind the scenes for almost 2 years.  It was about time that we started sharing our story with the world.  So, world, here we come.


Faith 2 Form is an audio production of Radio Lounge, a Houston voiceover coaching and podcast recording studio

]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2020 15:00:00 -0600 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 2073 Paula and Vel talk about COVID19 and other distractions in a performer's world. Paula and Vel talk about COVID19 and other distractions in a performer's world. music education, jazz, youth, students, No