In this episode, I chat with Toronto based pianist and educator Morgan-Paige Melbourne. We talk about the existing racism within classical music and how to combat this through diverse representation in teaching and concert programming.

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In this episode, I chat with Julianne Meaney, a classically trained singer, music educator, and lifestyle blogger from St. John’s NL. We discuss the ways in which classical music is not accessible to musicians with learning disabilities at the early stages of learning and in higher level colleges and universities, I share my own experience with dyslexia as a musician and music student in university. We go on to talk about the progression needed in classical music institutions regarding body image and mental health and how it all ties together, with Julianne's expertise as music director and counsellor at Easter Seals, a non profit program for individuals with disabilities. 

This episode features Kendra Jacque, violinist and music educator. Originally from Makkovik Labrador, Kendra currently lives in St. John's NL and studies at the MUN School of Music. We have a conversation revolving around the restrictions that classical music poses on Indigenous Canadians, and Kendra describes her journey in academic music, the barriers along the way, the intergenerational trauma common within her community, and much more.