The Musician Centric Podcast
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsTwo professional violists, Liz O'Hara and Stephanie Knutsen, explore diverse perspectives in the music field through conversations together and with friends. Whether gaining fresh insights from industry innovators or laughing their way through a show like Mozart in the Jungle, Liz and Steph hope to inspire musicians, particularly freelancers, to feel a sense of agency in their lives.
**Note: This podcast was formerly titled the ViolaCentric podcast**
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Episodes
Creative Careers and The Art of Making Money with Miriam Schulman
April 11, 2024 14:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBDiscover the keys to turning artistic flair into financial success as we sit down with the extraordinary Miriam Schulman, the mind behind "Artpreneur." Her book lights the way for artists to thrive in the marketplace, and we're diving deep into her treasure trove of strategies. From setting the right prices to self-promotion that doesn't feel like selling out, Miriam's insights offer a compass for creatives looking to chart their own course with confidence. Whether you paint, perform, or pla...
Looking Beyond Traditional Music Careers with Studio Building Guru Katherine Emeneth
March 20, 2024 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBEver looked at your music career and wondered if there's more to it than the path you're currently on? Katherine Emeneth joins us with her wealth of experience as a studio building expert and career coach for creatives, ready to shed light on the vast potential that lies beyond traditional music paths. She steers us through the terrain of scarcity versus abundance in the industry, illustrating how to mold opportunities that truly resonate with your personal values and aspirations. Our conver...
Mozart in the Jungle Recap! Season 2, Episode 4
March 14, 2024 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBUnlock the backstage pass to an evening where classical music meets wild party vibes, and where industry giants cameo as themselves, merging the highbrow with pop culture. Episode four of "Mozart in the Jungle" has us wrapped around Dermot Mulroney's fingers just like his cello strings, as we gush over his performance that's as captivating as his '90s silver screen magic. And who wouldn't want to party with Lang Lang, Josh Bell and Emmanuel Axe? Laugh along with us as the orchestra gets read...
Women in Luthierie with Robyn Sullivan of Potter Violins
March 07, 2024 23:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode we talk shop with violin maker and luthier Robyn Sullivan! She tells us about her path to the bench and what her experience has been as a woman in the sometimes male-dominated field of lutherie. Robyn is not only busy in the shop at Potter Violins in Washington, DC, but is advocating for women makers as well. The Women in Lutherie exhibit will tour the East Coast starting in May 2024! Listen in to this short but provocative look inside the world of lutherie, a field that's co...
Women in Luthierie: Robyn Sullivan with Potter Violins
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Extra-Classical with That Viola Kid, Drew Forde: Strategies for Success in the Modern Music Industry, Part 2
February 26, 2024 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB**This is Part 2 of our conversation with Drew. Be sure to look for Part 1 in our feed to hear the whole glorious episode! Ever wondered how to carve out a successful career in music, with or without the classical repertoire? That Viola Kid, Drew Ford, rejoins us to unravel the secrets of thriving as an “Extra-Classical Musician" in today's dynamic indtry. We start off with a little Valentine's Day banter and a nod to the eerie allure of "True Detective," but the real heart of our conversat...
Extra-Classical with That Viola Kid, Drew Forde: Strategies for Success in the Modern Music Industry, Part 1
February 23, 2024 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBEver wondered how to carve out a successful career in music, with or without the classical repertoire? That Viola Kid, Drew Ford, rejoins us to unravel the secrets of thriving as an "extra classical musician" in today's dynamic industry. We start off with a little Valentine's Day banter and a nod to the eerie allure of "True Detective," but the real heart of our conversation is Drew's savvy advice for musicians navigating the economic challenges and opportunities of the modern landscape. Whe...
Building A Multi-Dimensional Music Career: with Trombonist Ernest Stuart, Part 2
February 12, 2024 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB** This is the second of two parts of our conversation. If you haven't yet, be sure to listen to the first part! Pull up a chair and join the intimate discussion with Ernest Stewart, whose vast trombone performing experience transcends genres. Ernest now works with Mid Atlantic Arts, bringing his insights from stage to the boardroom, and shedding light on the significance of artists steering the grant-making wheel. We navigate through the complexities of the music industry, the untold value...
Part 2: What a multi-dimensional music career looks like, with Trombonist Ernest Stuart
February 12, 2024 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MB** This is the second of two parts of our conversation. If you haven't yet, be sure to listen to the first part! Pull up a chair and join the intimate discussion with Ernest Stewart, whose vast trombone performing experience transcends genres. Ernest now works with Mid Atlantic Arts, bringing his insights from stage to the boardroom, and shedding light on the significance of artists steering the grant-making wheel. We navigate through the complexities of the music industry, the untold value...
What a multi-dimensional music career looks like, with Trombonist Ernest Stuart, Part 2
February 12, 2024 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MB** This is the second of two parts of our conversation. If you haven't yet, be sure to listen to the first part! Pull up a chair and join the intimate discussion with Ernest Stewart, whose vast trombone performing experience transcends genres. Ernest now works with Mid Atlantic Arts, bringing his insights from stage to the boardroom, and shedding light on the significance of artists steering the grant-making wheel. We navigate through the complexities of the music industry, the untold value...
Part 1: What a multi-dimensional music career looks like, with Trombonist Ernest Stuart
February 07, 2024 22:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB🎉 HAPPY NEW YEAR! We're shaking things up with a slight change to our episode lengths this year...so let us know what you think! This is the first of two parts of our conversation. Stay tuned to the feed for Part Two, available in a matter of days. Pull up a chair and join the intimate discussion with Ernest Stewart, whose vast trombone performing experience transcends genres. Ernest now works with Mid Atlantic Arts, bringing his insights from stage to the boardroom, and shedding light on t...
What a multi-dimensional music career looks like, with Trombonist Ernest Stuart, Part 1
February 07, 2024 22:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB🎉 HAPPY NEW YEAR! We're shaking things up with a slight change to our episode lengths this year...so let us know what you think! This is the first of two parts of our conversation. Stay tuned to the feed for Part Two, available in a matter of days. Pull up a chair and join the intimate discussion with Ernest Stewart, whose vast trombone performing experience transcends genres. Ernest now works with Mid Atlantic Arts, bringing his insights from stage to the boardroom, and shedding light on t...
Building A Multi-Dimensional Music Career: with Trombonist Ernest Stuart, Part 1
February 07, 2024 22:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB🎉 HAPPY NEW YEAR! We're shaking things up with a slight change to our episode lengths this year...so let us know what you think! This is the first of two parts of our conversation. Stay tuned to the feed for Part Two, available in a matter of days. Pull up a chair and join the intimate discussion with Ernest Stewart, whose vast trombone performing experience transcends genres. Ernest now works with Mid Atlantic Arts, bringing his insights from stage to the boardroom, and shedding light on t...
Mozart in the Jungle Recap! Season 2, Episode 3
December 12, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBJoin us as we rewind the scenes of the sometimes-celebrated TV show, "Mozart in the Jungle"! Rodrigo finds out what too many bacchanals means for his housing status and Bradford moves in with Lizzie and Hailey. Gloria reveals a 'shocking' new talent and we're introduced to a very charming oboist with a wealth of musical experiences, but it's all leading us up to Hailey's inevitable debut with the NYSO. Because 5th oboe always goes on tour, right? **If you enjoyed this episode, please consid...
Jerod Tate on the creative process of composing, his American Indian Identity and our community of artists
November 30, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBOur guest today is Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate, a composer, pianist and member of the Chickasaw Nation! Jerod shares valuable insights on his journey of self-discovery, embracing his roots, and the significant role they play in his artistic expression. Jerod tells us about his creative process, how he balances artistic productivity with parenting, and the significance of finding support in challenging times. Always grateful, he is juggling life's demands like the rest of us! We loved gett...
Mozart in the Jungle Recap! Season 2, Episode 2
November 22, 2023 22:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBAnd now for something completely different! As a big fan of reality show podcast recaps, Steph convinced Liz to dive into the MITJ universe. Neither of us had watched this series or heard much about it, and you can bear witness as our innocence is ripped away! Well, we weren't deterred by Season 1, so join us as we recap Season 2: episode-by-salacious-episode. In this series we follow Hailey, the fresh-faced freelance oboist, Rodrigo, the ever-Boho young conductor, Cynthia, the jaded veter...
Mozart in the Jungle Recap! Season 2, Episode 1
November 09, 2023 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBAnd now for something completely different! As a big fan of reality show podcast recaps, Steph convinced Liz to dive into the MITJ universe. Neither of us have watched this series or heard much about it, and you can bear witness as our innocence is ripped away! Join us as we recap Season 2: episode-by-salacious-episode. In this series we follow Hailey, the fresh-faced freelance oboist, Cynthia, the jaded veteran cellist and the whole crew of pros in the music scene that orbits the New York S...
Astrid Baumgardner on Coaching Creatives: How to Find Your Most Fulfilling Career Path as an Artist
October 25, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBHave you ever felt stuck in a career that doesn't resonate with you? With an exciting transition from law to career coaching, our guest Astrid Baumgartner has plenty of wisdom to share, having journeyed through such a change herself. Her invaluable insights from her book, Creative Success Now, are a beacon for those seeking authenticity and fulfillment in their professional lives. What if you could uncover your own strengths and values, and align them with your career choices? We talk with ...
Revolutionizing Music: From the Stage to Arts Administration with Aubrey Bergauer
October 11, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBIn this episode, we welcome the dynamic Aubrey Bergauer, the brilliant mind behind the upcoming book 'Run it Like a Business.' Aubrey brings a fresh and thought-provoking perspective to our conversation, shedding new light on arts administration, nonprofit organizations, and her unique strategies for building and retaining arts audiences. With a passion for working offstage to bring performing arts to life, Aubrey's insights are sure to ignite your imagination for the future of our field. ...
Nick Kendall on The Struggles of 'Classical Music' and Empowering Musicians to Carve Their Own Path
September 27, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBWelcome back from summer vacation! Well, if your school changed names and had a big makeover, that is...ViolaCentric is now MusicianCentric. We've rebranded our podcast to create more inclusive conversations that resonate with all musicians. With a fresh line of merchandise and a revamped Patreon, we're thrilled to be joining you for a fourth Season! What better way to get into it than by talking to our first guest, violinist Nick Kendall. We discuss his career journey, both as a solo artis...
LIVE! From the Heifetz Institute with Atar Arad and Paul Neubauer
July 10, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBOn June 22, 2023, Liz and Steph were joined by two legends in the viola pedagogy world - Atar Arad and Paul Neubauer! Atar and Paul sat down for a virtual Q and A via Facebook livestream from the Heifetz Institute in Staunton, VA. You can also view the video conversation on our Facebook page. Special thanks to our sponsor, ArcRest, for making this interview possible! **If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and writing a quick review for our podcast! 10% discount on The Arc...
Mozart in the Jungle Recap Season 1 Finale: BONUS Episodes
July 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBIt's the first season finale of the recap no one asked for! This time we're joined by a special guest, our friend and fellow freelancer, oboist Alicia Maloney! Alicia answers all of our burning questions from the first season. Let us know what you think - and if you'd like us to keep it going! (We might do it anyway... 😏) And now for something completely different! As a big fan of reality show podcast recaps, Steph convinced Liz to dive into the MITJ universe. Neither of us have watched thi...
Violist Alice Ping on Transparent Authenticity Online and Living a Freelancer's Life while Fighting Invisible Battles
June 20, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBOur guest today is violist Alice Ping! Based in Los Angeles, Alice makes her career as a freelancer and teacher, performing with a wide variety of musical acts live, in session recordings, and notably as one of the talented string musicians on NBC’s The Voice! Alice is not only an accomplished and hard-working musician, but she does it all while living with not one, but two chronic illnesses. She is very open and vulnerable about her treatments, the incessant monitoring and the daily life of...
Mozart in the Jungle Recap Season 1 Episode 9: BONUS Episodes
May 23, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBAnd now for something completely different! As a big fan of reality show podcast recaps, Steph convinced Liz to dive into the MITJ universe. Neither of us have watched this series or heard much about it, and you can bear witness as our innocence is ripped away! Join us as we recap Season 1: episode-by-salacious-episode. In this series we follow Hailey, the fresh-faced freelance oboist, Cynthia, the jaded veteran cellist and the whole crew of pros in the music scene that orbits the New York S...
Mozart in the Jungle Recap Season 1 Episode 8: BONUS Episodes
May 15, 2023 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBAnd now for something completely different! As a big fan of reality show podcast recaps, Steph convinced Liz to dive into the MITJ universe. Neither of us have watched this series or heard much about it, and you can bear witness as our innocence is ripped away! Join us as we recap Season 1: episode-by-salacious-episode. In this series we follow Hailey, the fresh-faced freelance oboist, Cynthia, the jaded veteran cellist and the whole crew of pros in the music scene that orbits the New York S...
Exploring Internal Motivation and Self-Compassion with Violinist and Life Coach Eva Cappalletti Chao
May 08, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBOur guest in this episode is Eva Cappelletti Chao, a professional violinist and life coach who specializes in working with her people: classical musicians! Early in her career as a performing musician, Eva was forced to confront very personal and persistent challenges. We talk with her about her struggles and how they led her to pursue her work in life coaching, the differences between external and internal motivation for musicians, and how to develop self-compassion in a field where we are ...
Mozart in the Jungle Recap Season 1 Episode 7: BONUS Episodes
May 01, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBAnd now for something completely different! As a big fan of reality show podcast recaps, Steph convinced Liz to dive into the MITJ universe. Neither of us have watched this series or heard much about it, and you can bear witness as our innocence is ripped away! Join us as we recap Season 1: episode-by-salacious-episode. In this series we follow Hailey, the fresh-faced freelance oboist, Cynthia, the jaded veteran cellist and the whole crew of pros in the music scene that orbits the New York S...
Performer to Producer: on being a "One Man Band" with violinist Brian Fitzy
April 10, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBOur guest in this episode is Brian Fitzy, a central PA native, and friend of the pod! From his humble beginnings as a violinist to literally performing on the Grammy’s with the Foo Fighters, Brian has had an extremely varied performing career. Not only does he play, but he produces and records for clients all over the world. We talk with Brian about his varied musical taste as a young musician, his gig/life balance coming out of his Grammy appearance, the joys and advantages of being a ‘One-...
One Man Band with Brian Fitzy
April 10, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBOur guest in this episode is Brian Fitzy, a central PA native, and friend of the pod! From his humble beginnings as a violinist to literally performing on the Grammy’s with the Foo Fighters, Brian has had an extremely varied performing career. Not only does he play, but he produces and records for clients all over the world. We talk with Brian about his varied musical taste as a young musician, his gig/life balance coming out of his Grammy appearance, the joys and advantages of being a ‘One-...
Mozart in the Jungle Recap Season 1 Episode 6: BONUS Episodes
March 27, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBS3:Bonus - Mozart in the Jungle (MITJ) Season 1 And now for something completely different! As a big fan of reality show podcast recaps, Steph convinced Liz to dive into the MITJ universe. Neither of us have watched this series or heard much about it, and you can bear witness as our innocence is ripped away! Join us as we recap Season 1: episode-by-salacious-episode. In this series we follow Hailey, the fresh-faced freelance oboist, Cynthia, the jaded veteran cellist and the whole crew of ...
Bassist Joseph Conyers on Empowerment, Accessibility of Music, and Project 440
March 13, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBOur guest in this episode is American bassist Joseph Conyers! Thanks to social media, Joe (@weatherclef) has become known worldwide for his approachable and warm personality as well as his absolutely stunning sound and technique. We had the pleasure of getting to know Joe on a more personal level, talking about his humble beginnings in Georgia, and how it informed his attitude towards mentoring youth. Joe started the non-profit Project 440 to use music as a tool to teach young people to purs...
Mozart in the Jungle Recap Season 1 Episode 5: BONUS Episodes
March 06, 2023 05:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBAnd now for something completely different! As a big fan of reality show podcast recaps, Steph convinced Liz to dive into the MITJ universe. Neither of us have watched this series or heard much about it, and you can bear witness as our innocence is ripped away! Join us as we recap Season 1: episode-by-salacious-episode. In this series we follow Hailey, the fresh-faced freelance oboist, Cynthia, the jaded veteran cellist and the whole crew of pros in the music scene that orbits the New York S...
Mozart in the Jungle Recap Season 1 Episode 4: BONUS Episodes
February 20, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBAnd now for something completely different! As a big fan of reality show podcast recaps, Steph convinced Liz to dive into the MITJ universe. Neither of us have watched this series or heard much about it, and you can bear witness as our innocence is ripped away! Join us as we recap Season 1: episode-by-salacious-episode. In this series we follow Hailey, the fresh-faced freelance oboist, Cynthia, the jaded veteran cellist and the whole crew of pros in the music scene that orbits the New York S...
Violist Matthew Lipman on Identity, Success and Mind-Body Connection
February 13, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBOur guest in this episode is violist Matthew Lipman, one of his generation’s great talents! After sufficient fan-girling, we got to ask Matt all of our burning questions about life in the most high-profile of freelancing careers: as a soloist and professional chamber musician. If there’s anything universal about a career in music, it’s how we stitch our identities into how we perceive success. We talk with Matt about what success means to him, as well as the important yet restrictive practic...
Mozart in the Jungle Recap Season 1 Episode 3: BONUS Episodes
February 06, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBS3:Bonus - Mozart in the Jungle (MITJ) Season 1 And now for something completely different! As a big fan of reality show podcast recaps, Steph convinced Liz to dive into the MITJ universe. Neither of us have watched this series or heard much about it, and you can bear witness as our innocence is ripped away! Join us as we recap Season 1: episode-by-salacious-episode. In this series we follow Hailey, the fresh-faced freelance oboist, Cynthia, the jaded veteran cellist and the whole crew of ...
Service through Music Entrepreneurship with DMV Music Academy Founder, Percussionist Don Johns
January 30, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBToday we’re talking with our friend and fellow DC-area freelancer, percussionist Donnie Johns! Donnie is the founder of the DMV Percussion Academy which aims to fill in the gaps in training for percussion students in the DC/Baltimore/Virginia region. We talk with Donnie about the value of community for students, the problem with elitism in our field and the work we all have left to do in the realm of inclusivity. It’s clear that he lives his life practicing gratitude, and Donnie’s warmth and...
Mozart in the Jungle Recap Season 1 Episode 2: BONUS Episodes
January 23, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBAnd now for something completely different! As a big fan of reality show podcast recaps, Steph convinced Liz to dive into the MITJ universe. Neither of us have watched this series or heard much about it, and you can bear witness as our innocence is ripped away! Join us as we recap Season 1: episode-by-salacious-episode. In this series we follow Hailey, the fresh-faced freelance oboist, Cynthia, the jaded veteran cellist and the whole crew of pros in the music scene that orbits the New York S...
Finances for Music Freelancers with Anamarie Diaz, The Financial Flutist
January 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBAs freelance musicians, we have a very unique income situation. Our guest on this episode is no stranger to the financial insecurity of freelancing, and has made it her mission to give us the tools to feel more in-control of our money. Anamarie Diaz, also known as ‘The Financial Flutist’, has taken it upon herself to translate the world of finance for musicians! We talk about the fluctuating nature of a musician’s income, how our ‘starving artist mentality’ can be a self-fulfilling prophecy,...
Mozart in the Jungle Pilot Recap: BONUS Episodes
November 28, 2022 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBAnd now for something completely different! As a big fan of reality show podcast recaps, Steph convinced Liz to dive into the MITJ universe. Neither of us have watched this series or heard much about it, and you can bear witness as our innocence is ripped away! Join us as we recap Season 1: episode-by-salacious-episode. In the pilot, we’re introduced to Hayley, the fresh-faced freelance oboist, Cynthia, the jaded veteran cellist and the whole crew of pros in the music scene that orbits the N...
Bulletproof with Noa Kageyama
November 14, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBIf you are/were a music student or have taken an audition in the past 12 years, you know our guest, Noa Kageyama! Through his blog “The Bulletproof Musician” and more recently his podcast of the same name, Noa has made the field of performance psychology digestible and accessible for musicians. He tells us about his musical upbringing, what led him away from being a performer and how his removal from the performing world has given him a unique perspective. Noa shares the most surprising deve...
Freelancing and Unionism with AFM Local 77 Leadership Team Ellen Trainer and Marjorie Goldberg
October 31, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBIn this episode, we learn about what happened when two freelancers: Ellen Trainer and Marjorie Goldberg, started a movement for change in the Philadelphia Musicians’ Union: Local 77. A true story of grassroots organizing in the musician community, Ellen’s and Marj’s experiences with poor working conditions and treatment by management inspired them to run for office. We talk with Ellen and Marj about how the COVID pandemic affected people’s attitude towards unions, their philosophy on negotia...
Isabel Hagen on Changing Freelance Careers and Facing Performance Anxiety
October 17, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this episode, we talk with someone (way) funnier than us: stand-up comedian and classically trained violist Isabel Hagen! From her appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to her headlining gig at the American Viola Society Festival in June of 2022, she is becoming known for her unique brand of…sometimes musical… comedy. Isabel is very open about her struggles with performance anxiety and shares how it surfaces in her stand-up gigs. We discuss the value of being a beginner at some...
Choosing Meaningful Freelance Work with Pianist Liz Hill
October 03, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this episode, we talk with collaborative pianist (and freelancer!), Dr. Elizabeth G. Hill who’s known for her work as a solo performer, chamber musician, educator, and lecturer. Liz dedicates much of her career to bridging cultures together through music, and is a recognized leader in contemporary music advocacy. In this conversation, Liz tells us about her formative years in Alaska, wildlife encounters, and how this time in her life shaped the kind of music she chooses to perform. As a p...
Monochrome Viola, Lauren Spaulding on Finding Your Musical Path
September 19, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBWe’re back! In this episode we talk with the recently unmasked Monochrome Viola, Lauren Spaulding! Lauren is an avid chamber musician, performing with her viola duo Talla Rouge and the acclaimed Thalea Quartet which is currently in residence at the University of Maryland. She is very forthcoming about her challenges in early music education and how it took a while to find the path that really spoke to her unique qualities as a performer. We talk about her notorious alter-ego, Monochrome Viol...
LIVE! From AVS/IVS Festival 2022
August 02, 2022 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBIn the first ever ViolaCentric LIVE podcast event, we got to go back to college and play musical trivia games! This episode was recorded live at The Loft in Columbus, SC, just a stone's throw from Columbus State University. It was part of the late night cafe events for the American Viola Society Festival/International Viola Congress which was held in June of 2022, and features a live studio audience, fabulous “game-show” contestants and even a guest host. Enjoy playing along with us in this ...
Caffeine and a Prayer: The Season Finale with Liz and Steph
May 23, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this, the last episode of Season 2, we talk about adjusting to the return of regular freelance work and finding a new ‘normal’ of work/life balance. The inner workings of the music community are probably a microcosm of what the world has been experiencing in this phase of the pandemic and the adjustment is REAL. We reflect and wrap up the roller coaster that was Season 2 with some of our favorite moments and guest updates, some listener questions and exciting things in store for…Season 3!...
The Carol Situation with Carol Rodland
May 09, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBLiz and Steph have a delightful conversation with violist CAROL RODLAND! Carol enjoys a distinguished international career as a concert and recording artist whose playing has been described as “larger than life, sweetly in tune and infinitely variegated”. Ms Rodland is also currently professor of viola and chamber music at the Julliard School, where she herself studied with the godmother of the viola, the incomparable Karen Tuttle. We talk about her full-circle tour of Europe and the US, stu...
Surf & Turf with Melissa White
April 12, 2022 02:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBLiz and Steph welcome celebrated violinist Melissa White to the pod! As an early first-prize laureate of the Sphinx Competition, Melissa burst onto the concert scene in the early 2000’s, and has been a trend-setter and trail-blazer ever since. A founding member of the Harlem Quartet, she reflects on how their joint experience led them (uncomfortably at times!) into exploring jazz and improv. Melissa talks about how practicing yoga became a passion and how she shares it with students and coll...
The Magic Merit Machine with Tanner Guss
March 21, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBLiz and Steph welcome Tanner Guss of The Happy Musicians Podcast! Freelance drummer Tanner Guss is making his way in the New Orleans music scene, navigating pandemic life and learning what he can about happiness from his musical guests - and giving us the nuggets he’s gleaned so far. We talk about getting back to work, finding your true musical purpose and building your dream gig - outside of what the “Magic Merit Machine” gives you. Tanner is a truly authentic and genuine soul, with so much...
Craving Community with Adriana Linares
March 07, 2022 22:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBLiz and Steph welcome Venezuela-born, Philadelphia-area violist, Adriana Linares! Starting on violin in her native Venezuela, Adriana had always experienced music as a community activity. Through her work in chamber music as the violist of the award-winning Dali quartet, and the founding of ArCoNet, a Pennsylvania-based Arts and Community non-profit, Adriana is using music as a tool of connection in her community. In this episode she talks about her formative music experience, the culture-sh...