In this inspiring episode, Stephanie Patterson returns to share a deeply personal journey of resilience and adaptation. After experiencing serious health challenges that made it impossible to continue playing the double bass, Stephanie made the courageous decision to return to the viola—an instrument she hadn’t played in over 50 years. This conversation explores the physical… Continue reading 1125: From Double Bass to Viola – Navigating Musicianship with Stephanie Patterson
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1045: Stephanie Patterson on the value of community orchestras
Stephanie Patterson specializes in teaching adult learners and has been playing in community orchestras for decades. We talk about the joys and community benefits of participating in community orchestras, Stephanie’s role in the Abington Festival Strings, and highlight various community orchestra activities and events, including rehearsals, concerts, and the engagement of various age groups. Enjoy,… Continue reading 1045: Stephanie Patterson on the value of community orchestras
842: Stephanie Patterson revisits adult learning
We’re reconnecting with Stephanie Patterson today. Stephanie specializes in teaching adult learners and was featured on the podcast in 2019, and we dig into what she has learned about teaching adults over the past few years. We dig into pandemic teaching, lessons, learned through teaching many adults, and much more. If this resonates with you… Continue reading 842: Stephanie Patterson revisits adult learning
597: Stephanie Patterson on adult learners
Stephanie Patterson specializes in teaching adult learners. After playing professionally for a period of time, she developed an overuse injury and had to leave her symphonic career. Her teaching career began by accident about 10 years ago when her former hairdresser wanted to learn to play bass to do rockabilly. Around the same time, she… Continue reading 597: Stephanie Patterson on adult learners