Jared, Ryan, and Simone wrap up the Surround Series, and Ryan and Simone part ways with The Upnote. We will be entering a new season with more content to come as the world slowly returns to normalcy of some sort!

Simone Porter sits with her longtime teacher, Robert Lipsett, to chat about all the subtle ways a performance can be elevated with proper preparation. From instrument maintenance to practicing your nerves, this is packed full of advice from a legendary duo.

Manager of Alumni and Parent Relations at Colburn, Michele Yamamoto, chats with Ryan this week. From how to better use one's alumni network as a working professional, to how one can even use it to engage with current students, Michele shines a light on a surely lesser known aspect of our field.

Jared chats with Colburn and UCLA piano technician Brian Lee. Brian is a percussionist who discovered he had another calling *in addition* to his percussion career. They discuss the satisfaction of finding that balance of musical work, and how Colburn helps its students thrive.

Jared and Ryan chat with Director of Production for the Colburn School, Victor Pineda. A perspective not often showcased, this episode jumps into the literal manual labor it takes to pull off a concert - whether it's a full orchestra show, a recital, or anything in between. This is a new angle for The Upnote, don't miss it!

Jared and Ryan sit down with Colburn's Advancement Communications Specialist, Parisa Zaeri. Community engagement by the numbers, exploring diverse career paths against resistance, and a sprinkle of Texas band nostalgia in true Upnote fashion.

Ryan sits down with Associate Artistic Director for Street Symphony, Dustin Seo, to talk about community engagement through music in Los Angeles' Skid Row community.

The first of eight episodes in a series entitled Surround Sound. The Upnote hosts introduce the project.

After a considerable pandemic hiatus, The Upnote is thrilled to feature Toronto-based music writer Michael Zarathus-Cook!

We celebrate our 50th episode of The Upnote with a special interview of the Canadian cellist extraordinaire, Cameron Crozman!