Crushing Classical

Oct 30 2024 250 ep. 44 mins 90

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Crushing Classical is a series of interviews with classical musicians who are forging unique paths with their talent, creating their own artistic fulfillment and financial comfort, and finding ways to thrive. I celebrate these brave people who are taking routes outside of traditional orchestral or academic employment! As always, I invite you to listen for your own sparks and breadcrumbs, and use these interviews to find the possibilities that exist in your own life.

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Shawn Head: Honored Grand Master of Classical Shakuhachi

Oct 30 2024 47 mins

With an active performing and recording schedule, and a growing studio of students, Shawn Tairyu Head has dedicated himself to bringing the shakuhachi to new audiences around the world. While he embraces the traditional melodies of the ancient repertoire known as honkyoku, his classical conservatory training and Western spiritual perspective make him equally at home composing and c

Happiest Musician Minisode: Give Your Gig a Chance to be Great

Oct 24 2024 12 mins

One of the pillars of a portfolio career is Joy and Artistic Fulfillment. How many of your last, say, five gigs offered you Joy? Or Artistic Fulfillment? You always get to choose. Here are some ways to think about this important part of your creative life! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance. You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an

Michelle Lynne: The Fearless Artist

Oct 16 2024 27 mins

Michelle Lynn, a Canadian pianist now based in Europe, expanded from being a classical musician to being an entrepreneur by founding the Fearless Artist Mastermind during COVID-19. The program helps classical musicians build fulfilling careers through monthly online calls, hot seats for peer advice, and a social media program called the Sprint. Michelle emphasizes the importance of

Happiest Musician Minisode: Resilience

Oct 10 2024 12 mins

We talk about consistency as though it is the be-all and end-all of a musical career, a reedmaking business, teaching, parenting, business - but what if the truth were something more ...flexible? Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance. You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers

Callum Smart: Caidence

Oct 02 2024 28 mins

Classical music can be such a slow-moving industry. I'm fascinated by our innovators, like today's guest, who is developing new ways to serve and support his audience and students! Since winning the BBC Young Musician strings category, Callum has soloed with the UK's leading orchestras (Royal Philharmonic, BBC Philharmonic, Hallé) and offered recitals in leading venues (Wigmore

Happiest Musician Minisode: Find Your People

Sep 25 2024 14 mins

Humans are social animals - but you wouldn't always know it from talking with classical musicians and musicpreneurs! In today's episode, I talk about the many advantages you can gain from finding your people and TALKING about your ideas! Interested in my Reed Business Mastermind? Email me! I have two slots left and we start next week. Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!

Angela Beeching: Beyond Talent

Sep 18 2024 42 mins

The author of the classic “Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music,” Angela Myles Beeching is the former director of career and entrepreneurship programs at Manhattan School of Music, Indiana University, and New England Conservatory. Ms. Beeching maintains a thriving online coaching practice helping musicians get more of their best work out into the world so they c

Happiest Musician Minisode: Calls to Action

Sep 11 2024 17 mins

Perhaps you've been told that the key to visibility and a successful business is to make CONTENT for social media or SEO. How is that working out for you? I would encourage you to take the next step, by including a Call to Action in your content. What does this look like? The Happiest Musician explains. Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance.

Ricky Ian Gordon: Seeing Through

Sep 04 2024 34 mins

When an art song and opera composer writes a memoir, what does that process look like? Does mastery in one creative realm translate to another? How is an aria like a story? I just loved this deep and passionate conversation with Ricky Ian Gordon, author of the new memoir SEEING THROUGH: A Chronicle of Sex, Drugs, and Opera. Ricky Ian Gordon was born in Oceanside, NY and raised o

Happiest Musician Minisode: Your Model Calendar

Aug 29 2024 19 mins

It's Fall! As we move into the start of the school year, how is your schedule changing? How do you WANT it to change? I love this seasonal exercise of reconsidering how I spend my time and WHEN I do things. Maybe you would like to work it alongside me! I'd love to hear from you. How does this episode sit for you? Are there questions you'd like me to explore in future minisodes? Em