The Rosie Bennet Podcast

Dr Brian May, musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, author, astrophysicist and lead guitarist of rock band Queen, and I discuss the highs and lows of fame, artistry and the music making process. We chat about reading vs ear training, confidence in the face of adversity and what it feels like to have an audience of thousands of people singing a song you wrote back to you.

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Activist, podcast host and guitarist Ciyadh Wells and I discuss the pitfalls of the narrative around diversity, the dark depths of teacher separation anxiety and the similarities between the Roman Catholic church and the classical music education structure.

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Musician and recording artist Sean Shibe and I discuss toxic teachers and education systems, the insidious nature of classical guitar competitions, the problem with classical music review culture and the nature of interpretation. 

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Guitarist and Instagram guru Hannah Murphy and I discuss, the metrics of success, a life online and how the interior decor of a Jimmy John's set her free.

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Guitar phenomenon Pavel Steidl and I discuss listening, being open and humility as a pathway to discovering your own voice.

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Musician, video artist and guitarist Nicolas Haumann and I discuss the origins of Open Strings Berlin, why talking about your ideas is so important and how to escape the sunk cost fallacy.

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Classical guitarist and all round wonder woman Yan Kok and I discuss investing in oneself, love, kindness and understanding and the complexities of existing as a musician.

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Classical guitarist Bokyung Byun and I discuss competitions, learning to trust and how her journey across the world to study taught her more than just classical guitar.

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Composer, guitarist, educator and conductor Gerald Garcia and I discuss his experience with focal dystonia, how the injury helped him diversify his career, the passion of the amateur, the mystery of death and "YOLOOYOOADIAYASSWAESY".

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Classical guitarist, Educator and Activist Adam Levin and I discuss humility and pressure in classical music, cultural appreciation and nuanced conversation and how to create an artistic career that you enjoy.

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