Zach Finkelstein and Dana Lynne Varga turned a lot of heads earlier this year with their co-authored article An Impossible Choice: Music Majors, COVID-19, and an Uncertain Future. We dig into this complicated topic, plus the unique challenges vocalists face in their career, the concept of a correlating career, the pitfalls of Young Artist Programs,… Continue reading 742: An Impossible Choice with Zach Finkelstein and Dana Lynne Varga
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741: Derrick Hodge on Color of Noize
Derrick Hodge’s latest Blue Note solo album Color of Noize is incredible and is the latest chapter in his multifaceted artistic life. Since releasing the album, which was co-produced by Don Was, it’s his first album to feature a live band throughout. We cover a wide range of topics, including his creative approach to his… Continue reading 741: Derrick Hodge on Color of Noize
740: Linda May Han Oh on her artistic journey
Linda May Han Oh’s 2019 album Aventurine on Biophilia Records recently received the award “Best New Work – Jazz” from Art Music Awards, and it’s the latest in a series of wide-ranging projects from this innovative artist. Linda recently relocated to her hometown of Perth, Australia, and she is teaching full-time for the Berklee College… Continue reading 740: Linda May Han Oh on her artistic journey
739: Jeff Picker on creating his own genre
Jeff Picker’s debut solo album With the Bass in Mind is being released on October 9th. This album reimagines the contemporary string band, drawing on the harmonic, metric, and improvisational intrigue of his jazz background, while never straying too far from the front porch. Past podcast guest Michael Thurber connected us to chat about this… Continue reading 739: Jeff Picker on creating his own genre
738: Ian Hallas on four auditions for the same ensemble
Ian Hallas has had quite a journey on the road to his position as Principal Bass of the Lyric Opera Orchestra. We first spoke for the podcast in early 2016 after winning a section bass position, and he won three additional auditions for Lyric for title chairs. We talk about what it’s like auditioning for… Continue reading 738: Ian Hallas on four auditions for the same ensemble