Take Creative Measures Podcast
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsYou got a degree in music. Now what? Most performers are released into the world with the idea that the only thing they are qualified to do is perform on their instrument. But what if something happens that doesn't allow you to perform? What if you get injured? Or, what if, after putting in all of that time and effort you just realize that this isn't what you want to do with your life? Never fear, you aren't alone. You have options!
Remember, being creative is supposed to help you think outside of the box, not trap you inside one.
On the Take Creative Measures Podcast I will be interviewing musicians who have, for whatever reason, made changes to the way they perform and teach. Some of them have found a way to augment their performing careers, others have made small changes in order to make their careers more lucrative and fulfilling, while others have changed careers entirely. There are options out there for you. You just need to take Creative Measures.
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Episodes
Alexandra Gardner, Composer
November 10, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 52 MBWe’re closing out season 1 with a conversation with composer and coach Alexandra Gardner. Alex and I talk about what drew her to composition, and we do a deep dive into what it’s like to put together a career as a composer. You’ll also hear about what inspired her to start coaching young composers in both the artistic and business sides of composition. Full Show Notes
Dan Nesbitt, Head of Enterprise Services, North America at HubSpot
October 08, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 72 MBToday I’m having an interesting conversation with my friend and colleague Dan Nesbitt. Dan is currently the Head of Enterprise Services at HubSpot, but he was originally trained as a trumpet player. At some point, Dan realized that the life of a full-time musician simply wasn’t in line with what he wanted out of life. We unpack what was behind his decision to make a shift, what it was like interacting with employers armed with a background in music, and what skills he developed as a musici...
Lorin Cohen, Jazz Bassist, Creator of "New Shapes for Bass" and the "Touching Bass Boot Camp"
September 22, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBMy guest this week is Lorin Cohen. Lorin is a prolific jazz bass player and composer who has played quite literally all over the world and his list of collaborations reads like a whos who in jazz, including artists such as Monty Alexander and Joe Locke. Lorin is also an entrepreneur who has created online programs for aspiring bass players. Today we dive into what he feels are the traditional paths taken by most jazz musicians (or any type of musician, for that matter), and how he managed...
Andrew Hitz, Former Tuba of the Boston Brass, Co-Founder of Pedal Note Media, Host of The Entrepreneurial Musician Podcast
September 08, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MBThis week I'm talking with Andrew Hitz. Andrew is a world-class performer and musician entrepreneur. In fact, his entrepreneurial endeavors are so multi-faceted that it was difficult to come up with a concise episode title! Andrew and I discuss all-things entrepreneurial, from identifying your unfair advantage to the importance of finding your own definition of success. Plus, you will find out what book Andrew thinks all musician entrepreneurs should read. Full Show Notes
Sara Sitzer and Mark Fry, Co-Artistic Directors of Chamber Music on the Fox
August 23, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBThis week I'm talking with Sara Sitzer and Mark Fry, Co-Artistic Directors of Chamber Music on the Fox. Chamber Music on the Fox is a chamber music program that serves Elgin and other communities west of Chicago. In this episode Sara, Mark, and I discuss what it takes to run a successful non-profit, including what skills they needed to develop coming from a performance background. Full Show Notes
Jennet Ingle, Oboist, Entrepreneur, Teacher, Coach, Author...
August 09, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBToday I’m having a fascinating conversation with Jennet Ingle, oboist, entrepreneur, teacher, coach, and author. Jennet has put together what she calls a portfolio career. She has managed to create a career that she loves from multiple sources, from orchestral and solo performances to her reedmaking business all the way to her popular online reedmaking courses and even an upcoming book! Jennet’s story is an inspiring example of how we as artists are more than capable of forging our own pat...
Carrie Schafer, Professional Musician and Addiction Recovery Coach
July 26, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBIn this episode I'm having a conversation with Carrie Schafer. Carrie is a world-class trumpet player, addiction recovery coach, and the founder of Whole Heart Wisdom. Carrie and I talk about her career and how her struggle with addiction inspired her to create a community to help other musicians who may be also be struggling. Full show notes
Rob Knopper, Percussionist with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Founder of auditionhacker
July 12, 2021 05:30 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBWelcome to Episode 6! Today I'm having a great conversation with Rob Knopper, percussionist with the world-renowned Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and creator of some amazing online programs for musicians. Rob was creating online opportunities well before the Covid-19 pandemic. We dive deep into what inspired him to look for outlets outside of his performing...his answer may surprise you! Full show notes
Jason Heath, Eastman Music Strings Product Manager and Host of Contrabass Conversations Podcast
June 28, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBMy guest today is Jason Heath. Jason is the strings product manager at Eastman Music Company, a bass player, blogger, and the host of the highly successful podcast Contrabass Conversations, which at the time of this release has produced an astonishing 812 episodes. Jason and I talk about a ton of great topics, including his musical journey, how he got into content creation, and how important it is to realize that there are different seasons in life, and that where you started out going d...
Jennifer Marotta, Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music
June 14, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBIn today's episode I'm having a conversation with Jennifer Marotta, Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music. Jennifer is a trumpet player and former United States Marine with an extensive performing and teaching background. Jennifer and I discuss how she got started with teaching trumpet at the university level, what it was like to perform with the President's Own Marine Band, and whether or not music degree programs do enough t...
Kat and Jeff Grant, Co-Founders of Total Shift Yoga and Soundbath
May 31, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBIn this episode I'm having a conversation with Kat and Jeff Grant, the husband and wife team behind Total Shift Yoga and Soundbath. I'll start by stating the obvious...it has been a rough year for everyone. The stress and uncertainty of the pandemic has taken a toll on us professionally, physically, and mentally. It's at times like these when we tend to neglect our own wellness and self-care, yet this is exactly when we need to be doubling down on taking care of ourselves. That's where Tot...
Gloria Lum: Cellist, Los Angeles Philharmonic and Founder of Audition Confidential
May 17, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBToday I'm talking with Gloria Lum, cellist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the founder of Audition Confidential. After sitting on more audition committees than she can remember Gloria Lum knows a little something about what it takes to win a position in an orchestra. Gloria and I talk about how she landed a position in the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the mistakes most musicians make when preparing for and taking an audition, and what inspired her to become an audition coach. Full...
Christopher Still: Second Trumpet, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Founder of Honesty Pill Coaching
May 03, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MBToday I'm talking with Christopher Still, second trumpet with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the founder of Honesty Pill Coaching. What do you do when you have managed to attack your own weaknesses head on by "swallowing the honesty pill" and ended up in one of the top orchestras in the world? You help other musicians to do the same! Chris and I talk about how he came to play in the Los Angeles Philharmonic, how he used his experience to build a coaching business focused on helping ot...
Test Episode
March 21, 2021 17:23 - 1 minute - 1.75 MBThis is episode 000. No content here, just getting everything ready for launch!