They're the marimba power couple of Schumann-ian proportions: Pius Chueng and Eriko Daimo.

In addition to being teachers (in Oregon and NY) and internationally known performers, they are also our dear friends.  Their dog, Partita, makes a few cameo appearances in this episode.

Topics: Nancy Zeltsman and her teaching style, finding satisfaction in playing, Facebook questions

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0:00 Marimba dog

0:15 Intro and hello

1:28 Recent travels and projects

4:37 Heyston Yu: Will you talk more about orchestration in your music? How do you connect thoughts between playing piano and playing marimba? And when will you both consider publishing your next album?

9:24 Ted Jackson: I really love Professor Chang’s book “Colors.” Would you mind explaining how it came about?

10:45 Michael Cerreto: How does your own self-evaluation and self-criticism help you continually advance as an artist? How does the same self-judgement get in your way and how do you manage it so it does not become de-motivating?

18:21 2016 International Percussion Competition in New York

21:21 Judging Competitions

25:32 Transitioning from New York to Eugene, OR

31:02 Casey/Pius banter and cooking

36:46 Javier Pavita: Do you have any advice on your “Etude in D Major”?

38:33 Ben: Nancy Zeltsman

41:55 Nancy’s rep, teaching style, ZMF, etc.

54:00 Composing for keyboards vs. drums vs. electronics

56:06 Timpani chat

1:00 Meditation and Japanese tradition

1:02:54 Ju Percussion Taiwanese International Competition

1:04:43 Wrap