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Crushing Classical

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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35:18

Jonathan Kravtchenko: Tangos for Two

Crushing Classical ·

2023/09/14

Jonathan Kravtchenko is an exciting young composer from Canada. He is currently getting ready for the premiere of his new opera-nova, "Tango for Two", which premieres in Toronto on October 21st. It's difficult to get STARTED in a music career, and in my conversation with Jonathan we looked at the landscape for recent graduates. COVID was awful for everyone, but my husband and I were in a relatively privileged place, with established portfolio careers to fall back on. The generation that came of

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09:33

Happiest Musician Minisode: Freelancer Math

Crushing Classical ·

2023/09/05

This Happiest Musician Minisode builds off my last minisode, on getting clarity on the money part of your business, and assumes that you DO have some clarity around how much money you need to make and where you want it to be coming from. You might want to hop back to that one first if you haven't heard it yet! Freelancing comes with its own set of math. Let's think about what questions you should be asking yourself as you accept or decline gigs! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and

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45:10

Jeffrey Biegel: a 50-State Project!

Crushing Classical ·

2023/08/31

Today you'll hear my interview with Jeffrey Biegel: Pianist, composer, arranger, professor and entrepreneur. We talked about what it takes to create a major project and find buy-in from EVERYWHERE. About the importance of bringing new music into the world. About sharing the legacy of those who have come before and creating your own. This conversation was a delight! Jeffrey Biegel is a respected pianist of traditional repertoire, starting life nearly deaf. He studied with Adele Marcus and has built

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11:51

Happiest Musician Minisode: Get clear on the MONEY part!

Crushing Classical ·

2023/08/22

I’ve had a few conversations recently with people about pricing, about raising the prices that you’re charging for your teaching or for your reeds, or for the coaching that you offer. And I’ve had conversations with people recently about choosing to monetize or not to monetize a skill or passion, a hobby that they have. So I'm sharing some thoughts on this topic with you! This episode is brought to you today by Happiest Musician Coaching. You are amazing, and I believe in you. What are you trying to

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34:23

Gabriel Olafs: Lullabies

Crushing Classical ·

2023/08/17

Lullabies For Piano And Cello is a collection of instrumental works inspired by Icelandic folk songs. Accompanied by cellist Steiney Sigurðardóttir, the duo tracked the album in Reykjavik’s Eldborg Concert Hall. Following the implementation of choir, orchestra, and cinematic heft on 2022’s Solon Islandus, Gabríel made a conscious decision to strip the sound down to just these two instruments. As opposed to electronics, multi-tracking provided expansive flourishes. Together, Gabríel and Steiney

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09:25

Happiest Musician Minisode: Model Calendars

Crushing Classical ·

2023/08/08

Do you ever feel like you are at the mercy of your work, or your teaching studio, or your business, and like the only time you can have for yourself is just IN THE CRACKS? You can do better than that. In today's minisode, we talk about taking agency in your schedule! This episode is brought to you today by Happiest Musician Coaching. You are amazing, and I believe in you. What are you trying to create? What do you need your career to be and do for you? What are you not seeing that you need to do

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43:31

Joseph Sowa: Wizarding School for Composers

Crushing Classical ·

2023/08/03

Composer and educator Dr. Joseph Sowa writes music that revels in vivid colors and rich textures. His music has been performed by a wide spectrum of groups, from prestigious ensembles like the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Ensemble Dal Niente, and the PRISM Quartet, to schools and churches across North America. His talent has earned him accolades from ASCAP, the American Prize, and the Barlow Endowment. Joseph is also the founder of the Wizarding School for Composers, where he teaches both

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15:38

Happiest Musician Minisode: Air Quotes!

Crushing Classical ·

2023/07/22

Really, this minisode is musings about communication - and how our speech and language influence our musical performances and how our musical skills influence our spoken and wrtten words, and how we can lean into ALL of it! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode! Or you could hop on a short call with me to brainstorm your next plan. I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out

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37:15

Nic Orbovich: Michigan City Chamber Music Festival

Crushing Classical ·

2023/07/20

The Michigan City Chamber Music Festival (MCCMF) had its inaugural season in August of 2002. It was founded by husband/wife team Nicolas Orbovich and Sunny Gardner-Orbovich. The MCCMF operates under several guiding principals. The first priority is always artistic quality. The MCCMF attains this through the presence of world class musicians. Each of them has formidable performance skills and impressive credentials. Another is to forge and strengthen the threefold artistic relationship between great

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13:57

Happiest Musician Minisode: Summer Camp

Crushing Classical ·

2023/07/11

Musings about summer camp - My first music camp was where I found my PEOPLE. The camp I taught at last week reminded me how astonishingly fast learning can happen when you are IMMERSED. And this is why I'm so bought in on group learning for my own programs! If you are an oboist, and think you might be interested in FLOW, maybe set up a call and talk with me! This episode is brought to you today by Happiest Musician Coaching. You are amazing, and I believe in you. What are you trying to create?

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51:00

Frederick Moyer: A Sustainable Solo Career

Crushing Classical ·

2023/07/06

Many young musicians dream of making a comfortable living as a solo artist playing recitals, appearing with orchestras, selling CDs. Frederick Moyer has been doing that for 40 years, making a living entirely on performances and record sales. The last teaching job he had was in 1983. What makes Fred particularly interesting to speak to on the subject of solo careers is that you probably have never heard of him! It is one thing to build a career out of a huge splashy success that puts you on the map

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08:57

Happiest Musician Minisode: Why YOU need a Portfolio...

Crushing Classical ·

2023/06/27

As I come up toward the publication of the AUDIOBOOK (stay tuned) of The Happiest Musician, I find myself revisiting its concepts too. Today I consider the lessons of the 2008 recession for musicians of today! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode! Or you could hop on a short call with me to brainstorm your next plan. I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!

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38:11

Kerstin Tenney: Light

Crushing Classical ·

2023/06/22

Today on the podcast, you’ll hear violinist Kerstin Tenney talk about her upcoming debut album, LIGHT. We spent a lot of time talking about the long arc of her project - and if you have a project, a concept, an album in your heart that is not yet in the world, you will love this conversation. Kerstin Tenney is a professional violinist based in Salt Lake City, Utah. As an active freelance musician, Kerstin works frequently on recording projects, does solo work, and performs regularly with the

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14:45

Happiest Musician Minisode: What will you do on your...

Crushing Classical ·

2023/06/18

I hosted a conversation on this topic a week or two ago - and now I'm offering my thoughts again, for you! Our pace changes in the summer. Things slow down, stretch out. We can catch up on our rest, we can disappear into a haze of sunscreen and tequila - AND we can maybe move the needle on our creative projects and practices! Grab your notebook and dream with me! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss

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34:21

Peg Luke: Heeding the Call

Crushing Classical ·

2023/06/08

Peg Luke has been Emmy and Grammy nominated, and is an 11 time Carnegie Hall solo artist. She’s the creator of "Psalm Space". She currently has over 200 thousand Spotify streams, and has professional distribution, radio promotion,has professional producers around the country and is professionally media managed and sync licensed. Peg Is a Christian Meditative Classical Pioneer who battles a rare autoimmune disease and has not been able to perform or present in person since the start of the pandemic

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11:07

Happiest Musician Minisodes: Be the CEO of YOU

Crushing Classical ·

2023/05/30

Some musicians seem to like pretending that they are artists with no GROUNDING in the world of business. Guess what? If you are trying to live on your artistry, you ARE in business, and you are in CHARGE. How can you think more like the CEO of your business? I have some advice. This episode is brought to you today by Happiest Musician Coaching. You are amazing, and I believe in you. What are you trying to create? What do you need your career to be and do for you? What are you not seeing that you

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43:03

Ariel Grossman: Leadership and Artistry

Crushing Classical ·

2023/05/25

Today on Crushing Classical, you’ll hear my interview with Ariel Grossman, Founder & Artistic Director of Ariel Rivka Dance. I’ve never talked with a choreographer before and I just loved finding all of the parallels between our worlds. This episode is brought to you today by Happiest Musician Coaching. You are amazing, and I believe in you. What are you trying to create? What do you need your career to be and do for you? What are you not seeing that you need to do and work on? I love these

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07:23

Happiest Musician Minisodes: Own Your Awesomeness!

Crushing Classical ·

2023/05/16

We are taught not to brag. We are taught to be modest about our accomplishments, we are taught to work on our weaknesses. But if you are hesitating or struggling to take on your next project? If you are not sure you have what it takes to move forward and make the next step? There’s a lot of value in owning your own awesomeness. In stating your own strengths, so you can begin to believe in them and in yourself! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! You

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40:52

Julian Loida: Music and Synesthesia

Crushing Classical ·

2023/05/11

Julian Loida is a Boston-based composer percussionist, composer, educator, and producer. His range of sound and genre exploration is largely a product of his synesthesia - music is a literal full-body experience for him, with sounds often invoking involuntary sensations of color, texture, or even taste. For Julian, music is a visual art. In all of his work, his goal is to break down artistic barriers and use music as a tool for healing. He regularly collaborates with dancers to compose scores for

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38:58

Christine Smith: Frosted Lens Entertainment

Crushing Classical ·

2023/04/27

Christine Smith is co-founder and co-owner of Frosted Lens Entertainment, an entertainment and informational content development company. Prior to her work at Frosted Lens, she held the position of Music & Sound Director/Composer-in-Residence for RPR Studios for 10 years. Her work has been heard in award-winning films, commercials, and promotional videos. She is currently the host and editor of the podcast "Musicians vs the World" where she explores the many aspects of Musician life. A classically

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