How do you know if you’re making the right decisions and moving your career in the right direction? If you’re anything like most musicians, you’re probably experiencing no small amount of fear (and that’s ok). I sat down with pianist Eunbi Kim to talk about her multi-disciplinary project Murakami Music and all the personal realizations … Read more
In this episode, I had the great fortune to sit down with Reena Esmail—a composer who bridges the gap between Indian and Western classical music—for an inspiring talk around her goals, struggles, and current projects. We dig into… What it means to pour one’s identity into one’s art (and how terrifying that can be) How … Read more
Today’s guest, Jenny Bilfield, is a classically trained composer and pianist whose administrative career has taken her around the world. She is currently serving as the fourth President and CEO of Washington Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., and her story of how she got there is a wonderful mix of risk-taking, hard work, and determination. … Read more
Today I had the opportunity to sit down with an old friend of mine from Stanford, Susan Lape. Susan has gone on to do such amazing things in the field of arts administration and is currently the Executive Director of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras. The way she built her career and the advice she … Read more
This episode inspired us to rethink how we make and promote our art—and we hope it does the same for you! Meet Jason Heath, longtime podcaster about all things bass. During our conversation, we cover it all, including: The pros and cons for starting your own podcast A surprisingly simple way to make yourself more … Read more
For our 30th Podcast Episode, we were delighted to interview Christopher Tin, a Grammy Award-winning American composer of concert and media music. In this interview, he shares his personal insights into some of the biggest questions facing emerging musicians, including: How do I break into my niche? (Even ones as tough as the studio … Read more
Today I’m excited to share my interview with David Taylor, a leading entrepreneur in the world of classical music who is dedicated to bringing innovation to the arts. As a conservatory-trained cellist, David started the acclaimed Yorkshire Young Sinfonia, a youth orchestra in Northern England that offers a residential summer festival experience for young musicians. In today’s podcast, David shares how he got the idea to start … Read more
What does it take to start a professional performing ensemble? How does an individual artist develop an organization that profoundly impacts their community? In this episode, Jennifer speaks with Alex Blake, conductor and founder of Tonality, a professional choir in Los Angeles that aspires to “bring arts and culture to all members of the human … Read more