By Monika from PianoBuffs
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In this episode, I speak with Tristan de Montebello, a finalist in the 2017 World Championship of Public Speaking. Tristan is the co-founder of Ultraspeaking, a platform designed to help people become more confident and authentic speakers, which he created with his partner, Michael Gendler. But there’s more to it than just mastering public speaking. We explore how learning to speak confidently can transform your life—and how the journey of entrepreneurship profoundly shaped Tristan’s own path. Tune in to find out why these skills go beyond the stage and impact every aspect of life.
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About the host Monika Lozinskienė
Music performed by M. Lozinskienė (piano), N. Kalmykova (violin), L. Loulaki (cello)
L. van Beethoven - Piano Trio in E-flat major, Op.70 No.2, II, IV mvt.
F. Mendelssohn Piano Trio No.1, Op.49 , II mvt.
C. Debussy - Clair de lune, M. Lozinskienė (piano)
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In Lithuania, Dalia Ibelhauptaitė's pioneering ideas on how to use advertising in the arts both inspired and surprised many. Through her determination and strong will, her independent opera company, Vilnius City Opera, became one of the most visited and well-known theater companies in Lithuania. She also mentored and trained a number of Lithuanian singers who are now recognized as some of the world's best. Dalia Ibelhauptaitė is also a producer and director of several blockbuster movies, including Ghosted (2023) and Rocketman (2019).
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About the host Monika Lozinskienė
Music performed by M. Lozinskienė (piano), N. Kalmykova (violin), L. Loulaki (cello)
L. van Beethoven - Piano Trio in E-flat major, Op.70 No.2, I, IV mvt.
F. Mendelssohn Piano Trio No.1, Op.49 , II mvt.
C. Debussy - Clair de lune, M. Lozinskienė (piano)
Mental toughness is an important trait that helps people handle challenges, stress, and pressure effectively. In this episode, I talk with Doug Strycharczyk, an author and the founder of AQR. Doug is an expert in creating psychometric tests and programs, and he has played a key role in developing the concept of mental toughness. His programs focus on improving wellbeing, satisfaction, employability, performance, and managing transitions.
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Music - M. Ravel and C. Debussy (M. Lozinskienė and A. Szalucka)
Josh Wright - a pianist, educator and founder of the Propractice Piano Academy. The academy offers around 500 video lessons covering various aspects of piano playing. On this episode, we discussed what musically inspires Josh, how he structures his work, methods to overcome unnecessary classical musician's ego, and Josh also elaborated on how he shifted his mindset regarding a career in classical music.
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Music - F. Mendelssohn Piano Trio No.1, Op.49 , II mvt. - M. Lozinskienė (piano), N. Kalmykova (violin), L. Loulaki (cello)
In this conversation, I had the pleasure of speaking with my high school mate, flautist Beata Preisaitė-Šidiškienė. Our discussion revolved around the complexity of musical careers, emphasizing the importance of recognizing their non-linear nature. We delved into our early experiences as forming musicians, highlighting the significance of nurturing expansive dreams in both music-making and career development.
Beata pursued her musical education at prestigious institutions such as the Saarbrucken Academy of Music in Germany, the Faculty of Music at the University of California, Fullerton in the USA, as well as the Royal Danish Academy of Music, where she earned her master's degree. As a soloist, Beata has performed with the Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra, the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra, the Southern California Philharmonic Orchestra and the University of California Fullerton Orchestra. The flutist has also played in the Danish National Radio Orchestra, the Copenhagen Philharmonic and other orchestras.
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Episode music - Rosehip "Bloom". Big thanks to my good friend, inspiring music creator Rosehip, who provided music for this episode.
Carl Reinecke - Flute Sonata Undine, Op. 167 (Performed by B. Preisaitė-Šidiškienė and Galya Kolarova)
Dawn Bennett has authored over 300 publications including Understanding the Classical Music Profession in 2008. One of her main research areas was classical music including musicians' identities, their employability, and the career thinking of postgraduate classical music performance students. We talked about success, challenges and cultural pressures in this field. Her free Employ-Ability toolkit can be accessed here.
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Episode music - L. van Beethoven - Piano Trio in E-flat major, Op.70 No.2, I mvt. | M. Lozinskienė, Nadia Kalmykova (Violin) and Loukia Loulaki (Cello)
Pianist and Head of Keyboard at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Aaron Shorr speaks about finding novelty in classical music, musician's routine, his way of working at the Conservatoire and the purpose of being a musician.
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Episode music - L. van Beethoven - Piano Trio in E-flat major, Op.70 No.2, I mvt. | M. Lozinskienė, Nadia Kalmykova (Violin) and Loukia Loulaki (Cello)
Ugnė is a doctoral student and she is investigating the role of emotional intelligence for musicians at the Royal College of Music. The aim of her research is to investigate a musicians’ EI profile and how it impacts their professional life. If you are a professional musician, please consider filling this survey and helping Ugnė to collect as much data as possible.
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Graduating from the music conservatoire, preparing for your professional career, musical exellence vs. relevant skills, the reason behind making arts. All these topics and more in the conversation with Sean Gregory a Vice-Principal & Director of Innovation and Engagement at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
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Episode music - M. Ravel "Ondine" performed by M.Lozinskienė
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Andrew Simonet, a choreographer and writer who shared his insights and experiences on making a life as an artist. We also discussed the importance of cultivating a strong work ethic, building a supportive community, and taking risks in pursuit of one's artistic goals.
Andrew reflects on the unique challenges faced by artists, including financial instability, self-doubt, and the pressure to constantly innovate and create. He offers practical advice on how to navigate these challenges, emphasizing the importance of staying focused on one's vision, staying connected to one's values, and finding joy in the creative process itself.
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Andrew's website - https://www.andrewsimonet.com/
Music - L. van Beethoven - Piano Trio in E-flat major, Op.70 No.2, II mvt. | M. Lozinskienė, Nadia Kalmykova and Loukia Loulaki; M. Ravel - Gaspard de la Nuit, No. 1, "Ondine" | Monika Lozinskienė
The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.
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