In this episode, Nathan Cutietta talks to Professor of Jazz Studies Mike Sailors. He discusses his new album, teaching improvisation, how he fell in love with the trumpet, and advice for young people looking to get into jazz trumpet.

In this episode, Nathan Cutietta sits down with senior music education major Kendall Weaver who shares what it is like to be a Butler music student, everything from getting in, the transition from high school, and even a first orchestra rehearsal, Kendall has advice on navigating it all.

Did you know we have a dedicated mental health professional in the College of Fine Arts right here?  In this video, Niki Luibrand explains her role and how to seek mental health support for you or someone else.

Counseling & Mental Health Center:
https://healthyhorns.utexas.edu/cmhc/

Longhorn Wellness Center:
https://healthyhorns.utexas.edu/lwc/i...

Behavior Concerns and Advice Line:
https://bcal.utexas.edu

24/7 Crisis Line (available nights, weekends, and during semester breaks and holidays): 512-471-2255

TimelyCare (virtual mental health and wellbeing platform available to UT students):
https://healthyhorns.utexas.edu/cmhc/...

Mind-Body Labs:
https://healthyhorns.utexas.edu/cmhc/...

UT Austin Nap Map & Other Wellness Resources:
https://www.healthyhorns.utexas.edu/l...

The 2024 University of Texas Choirs's Big Sing is just 4 days away.  In this week's podcast episode, we sit down with J.D. Burnett to talk about all that is the 2024 Longhorn Big Sing.  

In this episode, Nathan Cutietta interviews Kristin Wolfe Jensen about her book "The Breathing Book for Bassoon".  She discusses this and healthy habits that all musicians can use to stay safe.

In this week's episode, Nathan Cutietta sits down with Mikhail Smigelski as he discusses bringing back Bortniansky’s opera Le faucon (The Falcon). This podcast features performance excerpts from last spring's performance.

https://youtu.be/PGNmbA1dA2M

In this episode, Nathan Cutietta sits down with Laurie Scott, Associate Professor of Music and Human Learning and the director of the String Project. She discusses several topics related to the String Project:

-What the String Project is
-How she got involved
-What the sequence of classes looks like
-What ages are taught
-Children with disabilities
-About the new String Project Coordinator, Rebecca Braun
-What the Suzuki method is

For more information about the String Project or to contact the String Project Coordinator, Rebecca Braun, you can reach her at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 512-471-0363
https://music.utexas.edu/pre-college-...

In this episode, Nathan Cutietta sits down with a true Butler legend, Professor Emeritus Martha Hilley. She reflects on how she journeyed from a small town in Texas to becoming one of the most influential figures in group piano pedagogy. Hilley also discusses her role in the emergence of group piano, as well as organizations like the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy (NCKP) and the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).

In this episode Nathan Cutietta sits down with Andrew Dell'Antonio as he talks about his approach to teaching, how it has evolved over time, and a new teaching initiative that he is undertaking with the help of E.G. Gionfriddo.

In this podcast episode, Nathan Cutietta sits down with Susan Thomas, Director of the Butler School of Music. Thomas discusses highlights from last year as well as some exciting new developments for 2024/2025.