<p class="p1">Classical percussionist Patti Niemi gives an insider’s account of surviving Juilliard, enduring high-pressure auditions, and getting a tenured position with an orchestra. She’s battled serious anxiety issues throughout.</p>

Classical percussionist Patti Niemi gives an insider’s account of surviving Juilliard, enduring high-pressure auditions, and getting a tenured position with an orchestra. She’s battled serious anxiety issues throughout.

<p>Classical percussionist Patti Niemi gives an insider’s account of surviving Juilliard, enduring high-pressure auditions, and getting a tenured position with an orchestra. She’s battled serious anxiety issues throughout.</p>

Patti Niemi, Sticking It Out Through Juilliard, Anxiety Attacks, and an Orchestral Career

Host Abraham Levitan talks with music people about money, motivation, and the rest of life.  Nerds On Tour fills a void of mentorship and "from-the-trenches" advice that Abraham noticed as a younger touring musician.  It offers a place to get honest, funny, and occasionally wonky tips from great artists about health, money management, and creative workflow and habits.

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Host Abraham Levitan talks with music people about money, motivation, and the rest of life. Nerds On Tour fills a void of mentorship and "from-the-trenches" advice that Abraham noticed as a younger touring musician. It offers a place to get honest, funny, and occasionally wonky tips from great artists about health, money management, and creative workflow and habits.

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