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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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01:23:34

James Dargan: How Speaking Your Mind Can Lead To Your...

Crushing Classical ·

2020/05/15

What you'll hear: - What makes an online performance good? We discuss - How his activism plays a role in his career - and why you shouldn't be afraid to speak your mind - How allowing *who you are* into your work actually causes you to connect with your audience on a deeper level - Charisma... what it is, actually. This was amazing. ... and so much more! Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative expertise into a consistent 6-Figure income? You need to discover your Proprietary Methodology. Click

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41:37

Sam Hyken: Redefining The Orchestra And Leading In...

Crushing Classical ·

2020/04/27

CEO and co-founder of Nu Deco Ensemble is back to share the latest about this cutting-edge 21st century orchestra. You’ll hear: How they are staying connected with their audience during the current situation with the lockdown Their unique model - a totally cutting-edge way of operating ticketing, raising money and building a strong community at the same time How they’re redefining what a YOUTH ORCHESTRA experience can look like - you need to hear this if you’re an educator What’s new for their

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01:10:36

Shana Tucker: The Path From Classical Music To Her...

Crushing Classical ·

2020/03/31

Cellist/Singer-songwriter/Teaching Artist and my good friend SHANA TUCKER comes on the podcast to talk about her career, from youth orchestra to being a music major, to discovering a NEW way of doing things as an artist with her cello that matches who she is and what she really wants to do. She shares her journey from college to a creating a career as an independent performer and teaching artist. To hear Shana’s music, go to http://www.shanatucker.com/ or stream her music on Spotify. Follow Shana on

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51:16

Babatunde Akinboboye: Creating a new music genre...

Crushing Classical ·

2020/02/20

Babatunde and I sit down to talk about creating a really unique career in the opera world, the story of how a casually posted video on Facebook went viral in a matter of days (and what he did next) and what the opera world thinks of him combining hip hop beats with opera. Follow Babatunde on social media: Facebook Instagram @babatunde_hiphopera YouTube Join Babatunde's mailing list here CC theme music by Gaby Castro: follow her @musiciansprime on Instagram Want to learn how to turn YOUR creative

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42:15

Jennifer Williams, Opera Director: Revolutionizing...

Crushing Classical ·

2020/01/30

What you'll hear: The place of opera in today’s world - where does it fit in? The treatment of women in traditional opera: how Jennifer feels about this and how she directs to deal with this The artistry that is possible in directing and how you can alter the story - she’s got one coming up for opera’s most popular piece How she makes opera more modern with the use of technology The LENGTH of opera… what do we do with that in our world today? We explore. And MORE! To learn more about Jennifer

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45:27

Christopher Still: Crushing The Audition AND The...

Crushing Classical ·

2020/01/03

What you'll hear: The concept of “failing UP” - what that means “Don’t quit your day job” - WHAT? Chris’ advice on how to make your dream of getting an orchestra job come true as a musician The best advice about managing your day for your work - and what Chris suggests you consider when managing a freelance career AND preparing for an audition The concept of a Practice Buddy - and how to find a good one - and some tangible ideas you can do right now in your practice And much more! Want to learn

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01:09:47

Nathan Cole: Making A Bigger Impact On Students AND...

Crushing Classical ·

2019/12/20

What you'll hear: The benefit of being an *early adopter* Audience research… how Nathan adjusted to suit what he discovered while growing his audience What it looks like to be CHOOSY in your career - the fear most people feel and how it really works The power of getting a coach for your business - something that’s *really* different from having a private teacher for your instrument Zeroing on the exact student you’d like to teach - and how that impacts your business The power of the group

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56:18

Joe Basile: The Power Of The Self-Employed Mindset As...

Crushing Classical ·

2019/12/06

What you'll hear: Getting an internship… the gutsy way Joe did it The embarrassing thing Joe and I both admit… but it’s a smart move after college! Getting started as a commercial composer - what that looks like The value of getting a “real” job after undergrad The self-employment conundrum… how do you get clients? Joe shares his secret (hint: it’s connected to visibility!) Self employment and your personality type - what works, what doesn’t The most important part of your website - this is KEY

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01:06:16

Hunter Noack: In A Landscape: Impacting The Classical...

Crushing Classical ·

2019/11/21

What you'll hear: The incredible, daring project of taking a 9’ Steinway OUTSIDE to play concerts in nature… THE logistics around THAT! Sharing your new ideas with friends and colleagues… the advice you need to hear How to make your vision for what you’re creating super CLEAR Why Hunter loves grants - and his advice on doing better at applying for them… this one is SO important! One way to tell if your project is a good idea… I love this! The experience of hearing *feedback* from your audience

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14:27

Audience Building FEARS: What You Need To Know

Crushing Classical ·

2019/11/14

Thank you for joining me on my first SOLO podcast episode, a follow up to the free training, Find Your Boss Self - where I explore the reasons why people are resisting becoming visible and growing their audience. What you'll hear: Does audience building have to take up all of your time? My philosophy on this What about what your colleagues think? I share the reason you feel this pressure, what they see and how to remedy your feeling self-conscious around your new project and visibility in front of

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01:12:20

Heather Malyuk: Learning To Be Proactive About Your...

Crushing Classical ·

2019/11/07

What you'll hear: The one thing you need to know about musicians’ hearing health How to find the RIGHT audiologist as a musician - specific for musicians’ needs Things you NEED to tell an audiologist when you go to an appointment - I never would have known this! What to do if you get a negative hearing diagnosis - first step, don’t freak out! Hear what to do after that! Things you can do in your surroundings to protect your hearing - this is a must-hear! The surprising advice about how to adjust to

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54:25

Jeffrey Agrell: How Improvising Can Transform Your...

Crushing Classical ·

2019/10/17

What you'll hear: The conundrum Jeffrey found himself in when he started his new job as a horn teacher in a university, and how he solved it The story behind his unique way of teaching the horn What improvisation REALLY is… this was my favorite description of it I’ve ever heard An amazing distinction between playing and listening… A toxic part of the teaching paradigm, something I believed until now! Instead of fearing improvisation as a student… what if we demanded it be part of the curriculum

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47:06

Aubrey Bergauer: Overcoming The Us Vs. Them Mentality...

Crushing Classical ·

2019/10/03

What you'll hear: The devastating relationship in orchestras between the musicians and the management: what is behind this? The most valuable actions that musicians can do in partnership with the management The actual key to breaking down the barrier between the two sides Redefining the qualifications of a professional musician *outside* of just the valuable playing ability and musicianship: going forward, will it be wise to allow your playing to tell the whole story when applying for a job? We

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53:23

Conrad Tao: Crafting A Career Tailored To YOU And Who...

Crushing Classical ·

2019/09/19

What you'll hear: Being a child prodigy and his very advanced view on how to deal with success at an early age How Conrad figured out his NICHE - great advice for EVERY musician The question every music org should ask themselves about programming - this one is so spot on! The audience-building misunderstandings currently in the classical music marketplace - a new way of looking at it What presenting classical music is *really* about - his down-to earth philosophy that could revolutionize the

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56:23

John Pickford Richards, JACK Quartet: From Band...

Crushing Classical ·

2019/09/05

What you'll hear: The delicate dance of raising money and writing grants - The income story - what everyone wants to know about self-founded ensembles Band Mindset vs. Business Mindset: Navigating the transition to making the ensemble a business The surprising things about grant writing and the learning curves involved Managing their own finances… and what they learned from their mistakes To learn more about JACK and their projects, check them out at their website: http://jackquartet.com/ SIGN UP

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38:52

Lucas Meachem: Being The Boss Of Your Education And...

Crushing Classical ·

2019/06/13

Thank you for joining me on the season finale episode of Crushing Classical! Stay tuned for Season 4, launching at the beginning of September. What you'll hear: The VALUE of building your audience online - the WHY from Lucas How a karaoke night fast-tracked his career in the US The importance of being in the right place at the right time… and being PREPARED for when you are Some solid advice about school and student loan debt How Lucas negotiated his tuition - and his point of view about school

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56:30

Carrie Knowles, Author: The Key To Feeding Your Soul...

Crushing Classical ·

2019/05/23

What you'll hear: How learning how to tell better stories is crucial for musicians In today’s world with so much going on - what draws people to concerts? We discuss On being a freelancer: the mindset and strategy that keeps you fulfilled and energized The fringe benefits of your jobs outside of the repertoire and playing experience; this one is valuable and often forgotten about The deeper way to find and show your humanity as a musician - and how that can grow and cultivate your audience The

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55:17

Aubrey Bergauer: Making Bold Moves - Transforming The...

Crushing Classical ·

2019/05/09

Today on the show I have Aubrey Bergauer, Executive Director of the California Symphony. What you'll hear: Allowing concert goers to use their PHONES ON SILENT… the reaction from people inside the orchestra business and how people handle it in real life The shocking marketing figure about social media… and what orchestras are MISSING when it comes to marketing. This one surprised me! The phenomenon true for all humans that is extremely detrimental to arts organizations - and what to do about it The

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01:11:25

Amy Beth Horman: Unintentional Instagram Influencer,...

Crushing Classical ·

2019/04/25

What you'll hear: How Amy Beth grew hers/her daughter’s Instagram account to over 28,000 followers How she self-created her own career as a soloist How she navigated an extremely difficult time in her life that put her solo career on hold - and how she jump-started it again How being TRUE to YOURSELF, while sometimes scary - WORKS in creating a career you love Some great ideas for creating MORE than a just a teaching studio The BIG career move she just made, the process and the advice she has for

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49:46

Kate Kayaian: Having The Guts To Be A Soloist On Your...

Crushing Classical ·

2019/04/12

What you'll hear: The realization that Kate had about her career that caused her to immediately begin pursuing a solo concert career The actual steps she did to start The game-changer that people don’t realize makes this career path much more palatable Management: the pros and cons Keeping it all organized… her solid and do-able method The key to managing yourself and your organization Great tip for traveling for cellists! Check out Kate’s website for where she’s performing, and my favorite post

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