Dennis Tobenski is a composer of acoustic new music whose work has been described by Anthony Tommasini of The New York Times as “distinctive and engaging”. He is also a vocalist and a strong advocate for new music and for the interests of living composers. Dennis also hosts two music business-centered podcasts aimed at helping composers… Continue reading 384: Dennis Tobenski talks careers, business, composing, and podcasting
Category: Interview Guests
383: The Orchestral Dream is Dead with Matt Waters
Earlier this summer, I read an article from Matthew Waters that caught my attention. Titled The Orchestral Dream is Dead, it outlined Matt’s experiences going through school at UCLA and trying to develop a career in Los Angeles. I posted this article on Facebook, and it got a lot of thoughtful comments from orchestral musicians, students, and others.… Continue reading 383: The Orchestral Dream is Dead with Matt Waters
380: Jonathan Glawe on landing jobs, delegation, and the state of music education
I’ve followed along with the incredible career of Jonathan Glawe for many years. Jonathan has established himself as one of the rising stars in the music education world. He is the current Director of Orchestras for Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and he is in demand across the country as a clinician. Glawe has played… Continue reading 380: Jonathan Glawe on landing jobs, delegation, and the state of music education
379: Dennis Whittaker on opera life, endurance, and career paths
Dennis Whittaker has had a fascinating journey through the music world. After his studies in music education at Baylor University and a masters degree with Jeff Bradetich at Northwestern University, Dennis found himself teaching middle and high school orchestra in Texas. After seven years of teaching in the Waco and Houston public schools, a series of events… Continue reading 379: Dennis Whittaker on opera life, endurance, and career paths
378: how wood choice affects tone with Seth Kimmel
I’m so pumped to bring you today’s episode covering the tonal differences of various woods with Seth Kimmel! Seth is an awesome luthier located in Eugene, Oregon. I had the chance to play some of his basses at the 2017 International Society of Bassists Convention and was blown away. Seth uses a wide variety of woods for his basses,… Continue reading 378: how wood choice affects tone with Seth Kimmel