In this episode, acclaimed double bassist, composer, and arranger Sidney King discusses his busy fall filled with outreach events, master classes, and student recitals at the University of Louisville. Sidney highlights his collaborations, notably with flamenco guitarist Gareth Jones, and shares insights into his compositions for orchestras, educational groups, and church services. He emphasizes the… Continue reading 1073: Sidney King on his multifaceted career
Category: Careers
758: Trevor Jones on the cost of college
We’re talking today with Trevor Jones of The Scholarship Roadmap about the value of a college education and the critical importance of finding a school that fits a student’s needs and a scholarship that makes it possible. Trevor is doing great work connecting students to colleges. Learn more about his work on his website, and… Continue reading 758: Trevor Jones on the cost of college
757: David White on music school vs real-world experience
We’re joined today by past podcast guest David White, who has played for many Broadway and National Touring shows, including Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, The Bridges Of Madison County, Motown: The Musical, The Producers, HAIR!, Guys & Dolls and The Illusionists: Turn Of The Century. We talk about a wide array of topics, including… Continue reading 757: David White on music school vs real-world experience
742: An Impossible Choice with Zach Finkelstein and Dana Lynne Varga
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
734: Heidi Kay Begay of Flute 360 podcast
Heidi Kay Begay is the host of the Flute 360 Podcast as well as a flutist, teacher, and non-profit organizer. She and I connected to talk about all things podcasting, and she cross-posted this conversation on her podcast as well. We dig into content creation, daily and weekly routines, social media and marketing, email newsletters,… Continue reading 734: Heidi Kay Begay of Flute 360 podcast