Latest Musicappreciation Podcast Episodes
Encounters 2 - Defining Moments
Professor Carol - February 15, 2024 02:05 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn Episode #2 of Encounters, we discuss significant events that changed or shaped our approach to music.
Encounters 1 - Top 10 Classical Works
Professor Carol - February 01, 2024 22:11 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWhat are your top 10 selections of Classical Music? You really can’t create good list that is so small, but Professor Carol and Hank can have fun trying. Our lists include some standards and some that may be a little off the beaten path. Your list would probably be quite different, but the discu...
Notes from Under the Piano #21 – Thank You for All Your Good Work
Notes from Under the Piano with George Marriner Maull - August 08, 2023 13:00 - 7 minutesIt was the summer of 2015 when Maestro Maull had an awestruck, chance encounter with Congressman John Lewis while on vacation in San Diego. Not only did he learn for the first time about “ComicCon” and why Congressman Lewis was in attendance, but he also received an amazing gift from the Congres...
Notes from Under the Piano #20 – Secrets of Conducting
Notes from Under the Piano with George Marriner Maull - July 07, 2023 15:00 - 6 minutesAs Maestro Maull reveals three secrets of conducting, he reflects on his Austrian conducting mentor, Richard Johannes Lert, who taught him the most important secret of all—which may surprise you. 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform This podcast is also available on YouTube at: https:...
Notes from Under the Piano #19 - Vacation Listening
Notes from Under the Piano with George Marriner Maull - June 15, 2023 00:00 - 4 minutesDo you listen to music while on vacation? In this episode, Maestro Maull reminisces about the struggle traveling with cassettes and CDs, which many of us can remember. He also shares some of his favorite traveling music, including his playlist on a recent trip to Cancun. 🎧 Listen on your favori...
Notes from Under the Piano #18 - Come On Down!
Notes from Under the Piano with George Marriner Maull - May 24, 2023 18:00 - 6 minutesIn this video podcast episode, Maestro George Marriner Maull talks about when he first met his wife Marcia in the late 1970s. He was enamored not only with her masterful skills as a pianist, but also her love of puzzles and games. Marcia especially enjoyed watching “The Price Is Right,” and she ...
Notes from Under the Piano #17 – Musician Humor
Notes from Under the Piano with George Marriner Maull - May 08, 2023 16:00 - 6 minutesWhat’s the difference between a viola and an onion? Find out the answer in this episode of Notes from Under the Piano, where Maestro Maull tells a few funny jokes ranging from instruments and musicians’ personal habits to the earning power of a musician! 📧 Have a question or a comment? 💬 Drop...
Notes from Under the Piano #16– Emmy Reflections
Notes from Under the Piano with George Marriner Maull - March 15, 2023 13:00 - 5 minutesThe Discovery Orchestra was so proud to be recognized by the New York and Mid-Atlantic Chapters of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, with three out of our five television shows nominated for Emmy® Awards over the years. Although Maestro Maull had fun rubbing elbows with supe...
Notes from Under the Piano #15 – A Pearl Among Us with George Marriner Maull
Notes from Under the Piano with George Marriner Maull - December 13, 2022 14:00 - 4 minutesNew York City can be very exciting to live in! In this episode, George Marriner Maull recalls the many superstars he encountered while residing in the Upper West Side, but one was particularly memorable: world-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman. George reminisces about not only enjoying Perlman’s...
Notes from Under the Piano #14 – Our Sagging, Flabby Attention Spans with George Marriner Maull
Notes from Under the Piano with George Marriner Maull - January 04, 2022 17:00 - 5 minutesClassical music can have a profound effect on our ability to better focus and lengthen our attention spans. Maestro Maull explores how to strengthen your mental muscles with inspiration from reporter Anne Quito and American psychologist Abraham Maslow. 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform...
Notes from Under the Piano #13 - Moon Tempo
Notes from Under the Piano with George Marriner Maull - December 13, 2021 18:00 - 6 minutesMaestro Maull explains the meaning of “moon tempo” during his performance in The Stephen Foster Story in Kentucky on July 20, 1969, the same date when we first landed on the moon. You will be surprised to learn the connection! 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform 💛 Lead Sponsors: Judy ...
Notes from Under the Piano #12 – A Visit to the Chorus School with George Marriner Maull
Notes from Under the Piano with George Marriner Maull - October 26, 2021 01:00 - 7 minutesMaestro Maull has always strongly identified with young chorus students, given he attended St. Peter’s Choir School in Philadelphia. In his last visit to The Newark Boys Chorus School in New Jersey, the Maestro provided an in-depth exploration into the various facets of Handel’s Musick for the R...
Notes from Under the Piano #11 - Ear Worms with George Marriner Maull
Notes from Under the Piano with George Marriner Maull - September 14, 2021 01:00 - 5 minutesEar Worms are snippets of music that continually repeat through one’s mind after the music is no longer playing. We have ALL experienced this phenomenon. Learn more in this first podcast of our new season! 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform This video is also available on YouTube at...
Cory Tate - A Tale of Two Interviews - Part 2 - Episode #8
Genre Neutral - August 04, 2021 21:34 - 37 minutesIn a moment of coincidence, our tale begins where last week's discussion ended, with rambling opinions on Marvel's Wonderverse, leading us into the cultural qualities that make up a Seattle artist. Tate fondly recalls the 90's icons that helped shape his own unique identity within hip-hop cultu...
Cory Tate - A Tale of Two Interviews - Part 1 - Episode #7
Genre Neutral - July 15, 2021 00:41 - 28 minutesDucky and Funkiman's tale begins with a casual chat with Seattle lyricist Cory Tate fka Ripynt. After catching up Cory discusses collaborating with French producers like Arom, and we parley down la ruelle de musique française. Pivoting into an initial dive about the innovative growth of Seattl...
Jonny Hahn at the Lake - Episode #6
Genre Neutral - June 30, 2021 07:05 - 20 minutesGreen Lake in Seattle is one of Ducky's favorite places to stay active, converse with family, and appreciate the outdoors. Over the last few months street performer Jonny Hahn has been adding some of his musical creativity to the scene. Ducky gets the chance to chat with him about street perfo...
Alan: An Experienced Music Volunteer - Episode #5
Genre Neutral - June 16, 2021 07:05 - 35 minutesLike thieves amidst the chaos we steal a history lesson about the EMP (what is now called the MoPOP) from an experienced music volunteer. Alan teaches us about the ins & outs of Paul Allen’s museum, including their original exhibits, & where to catch the best view of its exterior. Lastly he ex...
Grumpiest Old Men Talk NFTs - Episode #4
Genre Neutral - June 02, 2021 18:08 - 29 minutesDucky vents to Old Man Anthony about his confusion, and frustrations with the crypto art craze known as NFTs; bickering about how it works, it's purpose, and who would think it's worth more than tangible artwork. They discuss cryptocurrency, and NFTs in the music industry. 'Asking' what will b...
The Life and Times of Tim - Episode #3
Genre Neutral - May 19, 2021 16:26 - 38 minutesJoin our fireside chat as we hear the life and times of a man named Tim. He shares his connection to country music and we discuss some of the greats like Roy Orbison, Orville Peck, and the origins behind the genre. We pay homage to fallen artists such as Chris Cornell, John Prine, and DMX. Fi...
Metal Adjacent: A Talk with Brandon Corsair - Episode #2
Genre Neutral - May 05, 2021 17:40 - 47 minutesTo embrace Metal is to enter an auditory mosaic of regressive rhythms that inspire chaos. Today we talk with Brandon Corsair about his many creative projects; touching on the inspiration behind the musical styling of his bands Azath & Draghkar. Lastly he provided insights on the many genres of M...
Ringside with the Locos Playas Crew - Episode #1: Season 2 Premiere
Genre Neutral - April 21, 2021 08:00 - 41 minutesIntroducing the undisputed "salty pawed" graffiti artist; Señor Roy Camacho, and his freestyling partner in crime Pedro Azua. While traveling thru Puerto Vallarta Ducky was fortunate enough to sit ringside with these two local street artists and learn about the Locos Playas Crew, their nations ...
Swamburger Interview - Episode #12: Season Finale Part 2
Genre Neutral - February 03, 2021 18:48 - 36 minutesOur journey with DiViNCi comes full circle in Part 2 of our season finale. Swamburger, of the Solillaquists of Sound, joins the conversation to discuss the role of identity and the journey towards self discovery that acted as the driving force behind their musical endeavours. From conceptualizat...
DiViNCi Interview - Episode #11: Season Finale Part 1
Genre Neutral - January 28, 2021 00:09 - 27 minutesDucky & Funkiman come face to “digital” face with the hyphiest producer; DiViNCi of Solillaquists of Sound! We discuss personal discovery, Katy Perry, and what the Yout are listening to these days. DiViNCi has built an inspiring foundation for the Solilla Nation by establishing Second Subject, a...
Conductor Humor
Notes from Under the Piano with George Marriner Maull - January 25, 2021 15:00 - 6 minutesConductors notoriously take themselves too seriously, and orchestra personnel have never been shy about putting conductors in their place. Find out how orchestral musicians express their conductor humor! Also available in video format on YouTube with closed captioning at https://youtu.be/OcZfT...
The Invisibility of Music
Notes from Under the Piano with George Marriner Maull - January 09, 2021 18:00 - 4 minutesWhat makes an invisible art form like music visible? What helps you stay present with the music as it invisibly progresses through real time? Learn about “Blueprints” and “Listening Guides” in this episode! Also available in video format on YouTube with closed captioning at https://youtu.b...
The Invisibility of Music
Notes from Under the Piano with George Marriner Maull - January 09, 2021 18:00 - 5 minutesWhat makes an invisible art form like music visible? What helps you stay present with the music as it invisibly progresses through real time? Learn about “Blueprints” and “Listening Guides” in this episode! Also available in video format on YouTube with closed captioning at https://youtu.b...
Pike Zither Interview - Episode #10
Genre Neutral - January 06, 2021 21:23 - 39 minutesFrom the place where ear drums go to die! Ducky rings in the New Year with an interview with Pike Zither; a kick ass rock band from Finland. Over 4 Decades, 39 singles, countless unforgettable concert triumphs. Pike Zither is changing the face of Finnish rock music forever! He speaks with the...
On San Marco Square
Professor Carol - December 27, 2020 18:02 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsProfessor Carol mixes humor with history to bring you this entertaining series about music. From concerts, opera, and composers, to folk song collectors and singing parrots, Professor Carol tells it all – the whys, the whats, and the so whats. Get previews of the Cliburn Concerts, the Dallas ...
Sunspot Jonz - Episode #9
Genre Neutral - December 23, 2020 08:05 - 21 minutesTis the season to plant the seeds of change, then cultivate a healthy ecosystem with your friends and family. We are jolly to have Sunspot Jonz with us as we explore the influences for his new project Cruel Summer (OUT NOW)! A true Living Legend, Sunspot has been one of our favorite artists over...
Sunspot Jonz Interview - Episode #9
Genre Neutral - December 23, 2020 08:05 - 21 minutesTis the season to plant the seeds of change, then cultivate a healthy ecosystem with your friends and family. We are jolly to have Sunspot Jonz with us as we explore the influences for his new project Cruel Summer (OUT NOW)! A true Living Legend, Sunspot has been one of our favorite artists over...
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