About this episode
Lavenoak discusses her journey from a small town vocalist to a Chicago-based artist pursuing cinematic arts and original music.
Raised in the small town of Cherry Valley, Illinois, Lavenoak (Kristina Puzin) started as a local vocalist in multiple ensembles and an actress within small theater companies. She further honed her craft at the Merit School of Music Conservatory and is now pursuing the cinematic arts at Columbia College. Currently based in Chicago, IL, her adoration for storytelling has led her to write and compose original music, including her debut single, What For, which was accompanied by a visually stunning, self-directed music video. Her first upcoming EP (Blemish) is forthcoming. Names of three originals and one cover: Rebound A Love Letter to Writers What For Late Nights and Heartbreak (Cover by Hannah Williams) Is it a Crime (Cover by Sade) Band Members/Instruments: Daniel Cook - Bass Joao Deschamps - Drums Lavenoak (Kristina Puzin) - Vocals & Keys
People in this episode
Guests: Lavenoak, Kristina Puzin
Topics covered
- music
- storytelling
- original music
- cinematic arts
- interview
Keywords
- Lavenoak
- Kristina Puzin
- Chicago music
- original music
- EP Blemish
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Merit School of Music Conservatory, Columbia College
Books & works: What For, Blemish, Rebound, A Love Letter to Writers, Late Nights and Heartbreak, Is it a Crime
Places: Cherry Valley, Illinois, Chicago, IL
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