Hello, listeners! Today's conversation with Tom Bertolotti shares his experiences of a freelancing career as a classical musician, prospects of a soloist career in a city like London, and his path towards winning a full-time job in a professional orchestra. We also chat about auditions, panel feedback, and what improvement felt like in the process. Plus, I re-appear with a special ask at the end of the podcast. Enjoy!

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Recovering Musicians share their experiences and reflections on staying or leaving the profession and using the music degree in the “real world.”

Recorded in May 2023.

Guest: Tom Bertolotti.

Presented, edited, and produced by Ivan Alekhin.

Music by Ivan Alekhin and the Gilbert Trio.