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
Category: Interview Guests
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
Christopher Still launches Honesty Pill podcast
Honesty Pill is the project of Christopher Still, a trumpet player with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Chris creates focused, actionable plans that help musicians and other creatives address the issues standing between them and their goals. Chris has just launched the Honesty Pill podcast, and his first guest was Trevor Jones from The Scholarship Roadmap… Continue reading Christopher Still launches Honesty Pill podcast
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
732: Tomoya Amori of AKDuo
Tomoya Amori is truly one of the most well-rounded musicians I’ve ever met. Not only is he an incredible bass player, but he also subs as a percussionist in the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and has a vibrant career as a multi-genre cellist! Tomoya and his wife Julia Kang form AKDuo, which specialize in playing jazz/classical/pop… Continue reading 732: Tomoya Amori of AKDuo