KeyBARD

Faith, Music, and Authenticity with Karen Saxon

Thembi Duncan Season 3 Episode 1

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In this episode of KeyBARD, Thembi sits down with Karen Saxon, music educator, performer, and co-founder of Ansari Saxon Productions. 

Karen shares:

  • Why she “tripped into” teaching and what keeps her in the classroom.
  • The biggest lesson she’s learned from her students after over 25 years of teaching.
  • What authenticity means in her work and in her life.
  • The role of representation in her journey, from seeing Kathleen Battle on stage to co-founding a Black woman–owned production company.
  • What freedom means to her...

...and so much more!

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KeyBARD is produced, written, and hosted by Thembi Duncan, a theater artist, educator, and tech enthusiast exploring the intersections of art, education, and technology through conversations with creative thinkers.

Theme music by Sycho Sid.

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