Jason Taglianetti joined Hawaiʻi Public Radio in October of 2006 as its multimedia production manager. Born and raised on Oʻahu, Jason grew up backstage, due to his parents, both theatre artists. In 1996, Jason attended the Art Institute of Seattle, where he studied Audio Production under many of the sound engineers, musicians, and music producers responsible for Seattle's grunge sound. Returning home to Hawaiʻi, Jason began his career in a familiar place -- the theatre. Today, Jason is a multiple award-winner for his sound design work for the stage. He also has several album credits and is a licensed amateur radio operator.
Musician, Producer, Singer-Songwriter Deanna Wen is a senior at Punahou School. Wen first visited us in 2023, and again in 2024 each time with new music, great advice, and her teacher, Mr. Duane Padilla. Always experimenting, creating and challenging herself, Deanna Wen will be attending Claremont McKenna in the Fall, swimming and continuing her adventures.https://open.spotify.com/artist/5r63cP8PJzh3yWPYQr7YD2?si=6fRUp4LlSwSc83vi2HU0mA
Dian Hermes of Waiʻalae Elementary Public Charter School seems to have the musical touch. As the Hawaiʻi representative for the Met Opera’s HD Live in Schools program, Hermes immerses her students in opera to make it more accessible.