Alyssa Peterson has had quite the freshman year. She hails from La Crosse, Wisconsin and has spent the past year at New England Conservatory, where she launched a podcast called Something to Consider: College Edition. We talk about how crazy her first year of school has been with the pandemic, her goals for starting the… Continue reading 727: Alyssa Peterson on launching a podcast
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726: Jason Haahiem on how to actually improve
Jason Haaheim’s path to his current position as principal timpanist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra is unconventional and inspiring. He didn’t go to music school, instead working for 10 years as an engineer and researcher for a Chicago-based nanotechnology startup. Through the principles of deliberate practice, Jason set out on a long journey of continual… Continue reading 726: Jason Haahiem on how to actually improve
725: Richard Myron on early music
Brooklyn native Richard Myron has spent his professional life in Europe working in the early music world. Currently residing in Paris, Richard is professor of contrabass and chamber music in the early music department of the CRR de Paris and the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Music de Paris. He is also a founding member… Continue reading 725: Richard Myron on early music
724: Jonathan Haskell reflects on new directions
I had a wonderful conversation with Jonathan Haskell a few years ago, and a lot has changed in his life since then. He recently retired from L’Orchestre De La Suisse Romande in Switzerland, and he has been diving deep into the world of contemporary music. He also wrote a thoughtful article for the Chicago Tribune… Continue reading 724: Jonathan Haskell reflects on new directions
723: T. Alan Stewart on his musical journey
T. Alan Stewart wears many musical hats in the Baltimore/Washington DC area. In addition to serving as principal bass with the Williamsburg Symphony and Roanoke Symphony, Alan has performed with the Baltimore Opera, National Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Spoleto Festival, Alexander Schnieder String Orchestra; and many other ensembles in the area. We cover a lot… Continue reading 723: T. Alan Stewart on his musical journey