In this episode, we talk to our friend Sam Nebyu about his experiences as a touring solo violinist and recording artist. Sam reminisces about the highs and lows of constant travel and the beginnings of his very first album, Music by Composers of African Descent.

Learn more about Sam's Album: https://www.wrti.org/post/classical-album-week-music-composers-african-descent-violinist-samuel-nebyu

In this episode, we talk to our audio engineer Justin Bartlett about his journey into the world of music technology. We reflect on how daunting it can feel to put time and energy into learning an unfamiliar skill and discuss the ways in which we have overcome the barriers to entry when learning to use technology. We conclude that developing new skills is a very humbling experience and the ability to do so is a skill in itself. Special thanks to Justin for the amazing work he is doing for our podcast this season.

Follow Justin on Instagram @jbartlett1414

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In this episode, we discuss the difference between being “nice” and being “kind” to the people around us. We reflect on the times we have hurt and been hurt by others, drawing the conclusion that people are often too consumed by their own problems to realize the harm they have caused. We assert that the act of imagining what others might be going through is crucial for both minimizing the harm we do and not taking negative situations personally.

David Foster Wallace - “This is Water”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ms2BvRbjOYo&ab_channel=BestEnglishSpeeches

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In this episode, we speak with Susanna Klein, creator of the Practizma Practice Journal about the psychology of practice and bringing creativity into the practice room. As a celebration of our 20th episode, we are thrilled to be partnering with Susanna to send a free copy of her journal to one lucky listener! Head on over to our instagram page to enter (Giveaway ends on October 15, 2020 at 12pm EST)!

https://www.practizma.com/ 

In this episode, we talk to our former professor Dr. Ted Latham about the factors that influenced his decision to pursue music theory over musical theatre. We address topics such as work/life balance, the importance of collaboration, and our sensitivity to performance environments. We are honored to have Dr. Latham as our teacher and guest.

http://womenssacredmusicproject.org/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb-nOFeO2ThJj4_zfX7s_gA 

In this episode, we speak with Shiv Goel and Jack Osmond, who have founded a non-profit committed to helping people shop consciously. The four of us discuss the ways in which we have incorporated sustainability into our own lives while acknowledging that we cannot beat climate change without systemic change. In order to save this planet, industries and individuals alike must be compassionate, persistent, and of course, creative. 

www.greenconsumerproject.org

In this episode, we talk to our former professor Dr. Michael Klein about navigating his career as a young theorist and pianist. Through a series of fun anecdotes, he teaches us the value of improvising your next step, whether it be on or offstage. We are honored to have him as our teacher and guest.

In this episode, we talk with Julian Loida about the social challenges that arise as a side-effect of music school. We reflect on our own experiences dealing with drama and the difficulties of having our musical lives be intertwined with our personal lives.

Julian’s Website: www.julianloida.com

Julian’s Instagram: @julianloida

In this episode, we have a conversation with Dr. Tanya Kalmanovitch about forging an artistic path that is socially and politically aware. In response to the paralyzing realization that we are complicit in an industry that perpetuates racism and classism, Dr. Kalmanovitch challenges us to imagine a better way by asking a simple question: “What If?”

Tanya’s Website: http://www.tanyakalmanovitch.com/

“How Quitting Music Made Me An Artist” http://21cm.org/magazine/sounding-board/2018/07/05/how-quitting-music-made-me-an-artist/?fbclid=IwAR2gLLWrEBX6BPWfZHeVHhOmW1aB5pRTCh3cUSYbuJnyVzf6KDLSzxUaNpc