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GOING SOLO

18 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Join us each week as Canada’s top musicians share their story–how they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music.

Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unexpected ways. Random Acts of Music and the GOING SOLO podcast is our way of sharing Yamaha's passion for performance with you!

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Episodes

James Anagnoson with Thomas Torok

January 21, 2020 05:30 - 12 minutes - 118 MB Video

This week on GOING SOLO +Plus One:  James Anagnoson, Pianist & Dean of the Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School and Yamaha Artist, joined by his student Thomas Torok The video is also available as a weekly podcast called GOING SOLO. Join us each week on GOING SOLO +Plus One, where leading music educators (and renowned performers) are joined by their students, the next generation of musicians in Canada. Hear them talk about lessons in music and in life, what it means to be a good stude...

Andy Ballantyne with Tyler Campbell

January 07, 2020 05:30 - 12 minutes - 164 MB Video

This week on GOING SOLO +Plus One:  Andy Ballantyne, Composer & Teacher at Humber College and Yamaha Artist, joined by his student Tyler Campbell The video is also available as a weekly podcast called GOING SOLO. Join us each week on GOING SOLO +Plus One, where leading music educators (and renowned performers) are joined by their students, the next generation of musicians in Canada. Hear them talk about lessons in music and in life, what it means to be a good student (and a good teacher)...

Christopher Gongos with Ben Law

December 17, 2019 05:30 - 9 minutes - 83 MB Video

This week on GOING SOLO +Plus One:  Christopher Gongos, Associate Principal Horn of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Yamaha Artist, joined by his student Ben Law The video is also available as a weekly podcast called GOING SOLO. Join us each week on GOING SOLO +Plus One, where leading music educators (and renowned performers) are joined by their students, the next generation of musicians in Canada. Hear them talk about lessons in music and in life, what it means to be a good student (a...

Michael Beauclerc with Seung Jae Yang

December 10, 2019 05:30 - 7 minutes - 207 MB Video

This week on GOING SOLO +Plus One:  Michael Beauclerc, Founder & Executive Director of the Canadian Drumline Association and Yamaha Artist, joined by his student Seung Jae Yang The video is also available as a weekly podcast called GOING SOLO. Join us each week on GOING SOLO +Plus One, where leading music educators (and renowned performers) are joined by their students, the next generation of musicians in Canada. Hear them talk about lessons in music and in life, what it means to be a go...

Brian Dickinson with John Kervin

December 03, 2019 05:30 - 8 minutes - 147 MB Video

This week on GOING SOLO +Plus One:  Brian Dickinson, Head of Piano at Humber College and Juno Award-winning Yamaha Artist, joined by his student John Kervin Join us each week on GOING SOLO +Plus One, where leading music educators (and renowned performers) are joined by their students, the next generation of musicians in Canada. Hear them talk about lessons in music and in life, what it means to be a good student (and a good teacher), and reflect on the impact that teaching music has on you...

Andrew McCandless with Patrick Smithers

November 26, 2019 05:30 - 8 minutes - 256 MB Video

This week on GOING SOLO +Plus One:  Andrew McCandless, Principal Trumpet of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Yamaha Artist, joined by his student Patrick Smithers Join us each week on GOING SOLO +Plus One, where leading music educators (and renowned performers) are joined by their students, the next generation of musicians in Canada. Hear them talk about lessons in music and in life, what it means to be a good student (and a good teacher), and reflect on the impact that teaching music ha...

Introducing: GOING SOLO +PLUS ONE

November 22, 2019 20:51 - 31 seconds - 8.2 MB Video

Join us each week starting Tuesday, November 26th for GOING SOLO PLUS ONE, where leading music educators (and renowned performers) are joined by their students, the next generation of musicians in Canada.  Hear them talk about lessons in music and in life, what it means to be a good student (and a good teacher), and reflect on the impact that teaching music has on young people.  Each episode includes a unique, duet performance, presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music.

Robi Botos

December 17, 2018 05:30 - 19 minutes - 35.3 MB

This week on GOING SOLO: Jazz Pianist and Yamaha Artist Robi Botos  Join us each week as Canada’s top musicians share their story–how they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music. Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unexpect...

Richard Burrows

December 10, 2018 05:30 - 17 minutes - 31.7 MB

This week on GOING SOLO: Percussionist and Yamaha Artist Richard Burrows  Join us each week as Canada’s top musicians share their story–how they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music. Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and un...

Tara Davidson

December 03, 2018 05:30 - 12 minutes - 22.8 MB

This week on GOING SOLO: Saxophonist and Yamaha Artist Tara Davidson   Join us each week as Canada’s top musicians share their story–how they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music.  Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unex...

Terry Promane

November 26, 2018 05:30 - 22 minutes - 41.3 MB

This week on GOING SOLO: Trombone Player and Yamaha Artist Terry Promane  Join us each week as Canada’s top musicians share their story–how they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music. Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and un...

Scott Irvine

November 26, 2018 05:30 - 20 minutes - 37.6 MB

This week on GOING SOLO: Tuba Player and Yamaha Artist Scott Irvine Join us each week as Canada’s top musicians share their story–how they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music. Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unexpect...

Kevin Hearn

November 19, 2018 05:30 - 20 minutes - 38.4 MB

This week on GOING SOLO: Pianist and Yamaha Artist Kevin Hearn  Join us each week as Canada’s top musicians share their story–how they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music.   Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unexpect...

Mike Downes

November 12, 2018 05:30 - 17 minutes - 31.9 MB

This week on GOING SOLO: Jazz Bassist and Yamaha Artist Mike Downes  Join us each week as Canada’s top musicians share their story–how they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music. Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unexpec...

Chase Sanborn

November 05, 2018 05:30 - 27 minutes - 51.4 MB

This week on GOING SOLO: Jazz Trumpeter and Yamaha Artist Chase Sanborn  Join us each week as Canada’s top musicians share their story–how they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music. Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and une...

Laila Biali

October 29, 2018 04:30 - 19 minutes - 35.1 MB

This week on GOING SOLO: Jazz Singer, Pianist and Yamaha Artist Laila Biali   Join us each week as Canada’s top musicians share their story–how they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music.   Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surpris...

Mark Kelso

October 29, 2018 04:30 - 34 minutes - 63.9 MB

This week on GOING SOLO: Drummer and Yamaha Artist Mark Kelso Join us each week as Canada’s top musicians share their story–how they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music. Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unexpected way...

Introducing: GOING SOLO

October 19, 2018 15:04 - 59 seconds - 1.98 MB

Coming Soon from Yamaha Canada Music: GOING SOLO. Each week we’ll be presenting a video featuring one of Canada’s top musicians as they share their story–How they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music. An uncut and complete audio recording will accompany each video as a weekly pod...