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The Playful Musician

The Playful Musician dives deep into a musician’s journey, techniques and influences. From the first instrument they played to how they prepare for big concerts or recordings to how they find joy in the long practice hours, this podcast reveals the beautiful, and peculiar, details of an artist’s journey. Whether you’re an aspiring musician looking for inspiration, a seasoned pro trying to find new techniques, or just a fan of the musical process, you’re going to love this podcast.

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105:59

Tierney Sutton - 9-Time Grammy Nominee, Innovative...

The Playful Musician ·

2021/07/31

Tierney Sutton is a 9-time Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist. She has received a “Best Jazz Vocal Album” Grammy nod for every project she has released in the last decade. Known for her impeccable voice and imaginative treatments of The Great American Songbook, Sutton is heralded for her abilities as both a jazz storyteller and her ability to use her voice as an instrument. Tierney joins The Playful Musician to discuss her pandemic projects, which include creating a series of by-request videos

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110:19

Gian Slater - Ultra Creative and Innovative...

The Playful Musician ·

2021/07/16

Gian Slater is a vocalist and composer based in Melbourne, Australia. Gian is the definition of innovation. Her unique approach incorporates wordless singing and improvisation, songwriting; electronics and extended vocal techniques; new music and contemporary composition and collaborations with theatre and dance practitioners. She has released eight albums of her original music,and has featured on many projects and recordings for acclaimed Australian and American artists. Gian discusses how

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92:55

Amanda Tosoff - Toronto Based Pianist, Composer, Teacher

The Playful Musician ·

2021/07/02

Amanda Tosoff is a B.C-raised, Toronto-based pianist, composer, and educator with six albums to her credit. As a bandleader and side-woman, she has performed with internationally-recognized artists such as Emilie-Claire Barlow, Ingrid and Christine Jensen, Brad Turner, Phil Dwyer, and many more. She’s received various honours, a Juno nomination and mention on the Polaris Prize “Longer List,” for her album Words. Amanda joins The Playful Musician to chat about starting her online education

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91:16

Ike Sturm - Bassist, Composer, Arranger Talks Nature,...

The Playful Musician ·

2021/06/18

Ike Sturm is a bassist, composer and bandleader in New York City. He is the Music Director for the Jazz Ministry at Saint Peter’s Church in Manhattan. He has performed with Alarm Will Sound, the International Contemporary Ensemble, Gene Bertoncini, Ingrid Jensen, Donny McCaslin, Bobby McFerrin, Ben Monder, Maria Schneider and Kenny Wheeler. His large-scale Jazz Mass album received a 4 1/2 star rating from DOWNBEAT magazine and was named among the “Best CDs of the Year.” Ike joins The

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109:32

Sara Caswell - Grammy Nominated Violinist

The Playful Musician ·

2021/06/04

Sara Caswell is a Grammy-nominated jazz and classical violinist. Through her technical facility and gift for lyricism, she is fast becoming one of today’s foremost jazz violinists. Sara began playing violin at age 5, made her orchestral debut at 15, earned degrees from Indiana University and Manhattan School of Music, and amassed over 100 awards in the jazz and classical competition worlds. Sara joins The Playful Musician to discuss her teaching techniques, including how she teaches

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118:12

Allison Au - Juno- Winning Saxophonist, Composer,...

The Playful Musician ·

2021/05/21

Juno-award winning Jazz Saxophonist, Composer and Arranger, Allison Au (pronounced "ow") refuses to be defined. Born to a Chinese father and Jewish mother, and raised in the multicultural metropolis of Toronto, Allison found music as a young child. Exposed to a wide array of musical styles, she was captivated by the unhinged freedom of Jazz. Jazz became Allison’s lab for self-expression, exploration, and musical experimentation. Her work weaves a mosaic of influences into a seamless and

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85:52

Janis Siegel - Nine Time Grammy Winner, Vocalist and...

The Playful Musician ·

2021/05/07

Janis Siegel, a nine-time Grammy winner and a seventeen-time Grammy nominee, has been an undeniable force in The Manhattan Transfer’s diverse musical catalog. Alongside her career as a founding member of this landmark musical group, she has also sustained a solo career that has spawned more than a half dozen finely-crafted solo albums and numerous collaborative projects, amassed a large international fan base, and garnered consistently high critical praise.Janis joins The Playful Musician

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126:37

Steve Smith - Epic Rock and Jazz Drummer

The Playful Musician ·

2021/04/23

Steve joins The Playful Musician to discuss his journey to Ashland, Oregon and how the pandemic has impacted his life. We chat about the nuances of keeping time, his practice routine, and how practicing ambidextrously can improve your match grip. Steve tells stories about learning how to play the drums on a practice pad, touring with Jean-Luc Ponty, and playing big stadium shows with Journey. He shares who he dreams of collaborating with, what he’s currently listening to, and where he finds

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105:17

Laila Biali - Juno Award Winning Jazz Vocalist,...

The Playful Musician ·

2021/04/09

Laila Biali is an award-winning Canadian jazz singer and pianist. She has been nominated for and won a Juno Award and has toured with Chris Botti, Paula Cole and Suzanne Vega, and recorded with and supported Sting. Laila’s a CBC Music national radio host and has headlined festivals and venues spanning five continents from New York City’s Carnegie Hall to Beijing’s National Centre for the Performing Arts.Laila joins The Playful Musician to discuss the ups and downs of being a musician during

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124:12

Clarence Penn - Renowned Jazz Drummer, Cook and Educator

The Playful Musician ·

2021/03/26

Clarence Penn is one of the busiest jazz drummers in the world, a leader of multiple bands, a composer, a prolific producer, and an educator. He’s composed music for films and commercials, produced tracks for numerous singers in the pop and alternative arenas, and played with an amazing array of artists including Ellis and Wynton Marsalis, Stanley Clarke, Steps Ahead, Makoto Ozone, Luciana Souza, Richard Galliano, and Fourplay. Clarence joins The Playful Musician to discuss his transition

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100:10

Joel Frahm - Jazz Saxophonist and Educator

The Playful Musician ·

2021/03/12

Saxophonist Joel Frahm is a regular on the New York City club circuit. He's appeared alongside musicians such as Brad Mehldau, Bill Charlap and Matt Wilson and has recorded with Diane Schuur, Kurt Elling, Jane Monheit and other top jazz artists. Joel joins The Playful Musician to discuss how the pandemic has shifted his career, including sparking his newest endeavor, writing a book. We chat about the recent passing of legendary jazz artists, Chick Corea and Freddy Cole. Joel shares about

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125:12

Sara Gazarek - Acclaimed, Grammy® Nominated Jazz...

The Playful Musician ·

2021/02/26

Grammy® nominated jazz singer, Sara Gazarek, has been one of the leading lights of an impressive generation of jazz vocalists since her brilliant emergence at age 20. She has five acclaimed albums, an ardent fanbase, enthusiastic reviews, a teaching position at the University of Southern California, and collaborations with such luminaries as Kurt Elling, Fred Hersch, Billy Childs, and Larry Goldings.Sara joins The Playful Musician to discuss the Grammy® nomination process and what it’s like

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90:50

Rhett Bender - Saxophone Professor and Lifelong Learner

The Playful Musician ·

2021/02/05

Rhett Bender is a Professor of Music at the Oregon Center for the Arts at Southern Oregon University. He teaches music theory and saxophone performance and is a founding member and soprano saxophonist with the Mazama Saxophones and Globe Saxophone Quartet. Rhett joins The Playful Musician to discuss pandemic challenges, including teaching remotely and how performing has changed. He shares about his time as a student of Dr. Kenneth Fischer, and how Fischer taught him to practice efficiently

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83:49

Deanna Swoboda, Professor of Tuba and Euphonium

The Playful Musician ·

2020/11/13

Deanna Swoboda is an Associate Professor of Music at Arizona State University. She teaches tuba and euphonium, Entrepreneurship and Music courses, coaches chamber music, and designs creative music performances. Early in her career, Deanna developed the K-6th grade music program, Band Blast Off. She toured and performed at thousands of schools across the country inspiring children to play instruments. Deanna shares how she teaches students to improvise musically, and in life, and how she

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92:50

Alexander Tutunov - Virtuoso Pianist and Teacher

The Playful Musician ·

2020/08/28

Pianist Alexander Tutunov is widely recognized as one of the most outstanding virtuosos of the former Soviet Union. He's performed throughout Europe, China, Mexico, and the United States as a solo performer, soloist with orchestra, and on radio and television. When he's not traveling or recording Emmy award winning soundtracks, Alexander is a Professor of Piano and Artist in Residence at Southern Oregon University. He is a passionate musician with a fascinating life story. At the age of

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85:19

Susan Mohini Kane - Professor of Opera and Voice...

The Playful Musician ·

2020/08/14

Susan Mohini Kane is a professor of voice and opera and professional classical singer. She teaches opera workshops, master classes, voice lessons, and opera training programs throughout the United States and Internationally. Susan is absolutely one of the most playful people I know. She has an upbeat, innovative energy she brings to every aspect of her music and teaching. We chat about her experience teaching workshops at a maximum security prison, how to embrace musical opportunity during

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112:32

Vicki Genfan - Virtuoso Guitarist and Singer-Songwriter

The Playful Musician ·

2020/07/31

Vicki Genfan is a virtuoso guitarist, singer and composer. Drawing from folk, jazz, pop, soul and world music, she has a distinctive style that pushes the boundaries of the singer/songwriter genre into new territories. Vicki is honest, thoughtful and soulful. We chat how the Covid-19 pandemic and huge life events have challenged her to slow down and get creative with making music. Vicki shares about her songwriting process, playing covers, battling self doubt and her journey to grow

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74:19

Jeff Pevar Part 2 - Legendary Guitarist on pushing...

The Playful Musician ·

2020/07/17

In the second half of my conversation with guitarist Jeff Pevar, we chat about playing with the greats. From recording Ray Charles’ Christmas album to playing with David Crobsy, he talks about pushing boundaries, knowing your worth and the highlights of being on a world tour. Jeff also shares what it’s like to work with your partner, the ups and downs of composing and what advice he has for the next generation of musicians. Jeff Pevar is a guitarist, composer, producer, performer and

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79:33

Legendary Guitarist Jeff Pevar - Part One

The Playful Musician ·

2020/07/10

Jeff Pevar is a guitarist, composer, producer, performer and multi-instrumentalist. He's brought his unique musical style to movie scores, television shows, advertisements and composes original music for his own releases. Jeff is entertaining, passionate, extremely talented and a true community builder, inside and out of music. From the infamous audition to touring the world, he shares about his time performing with musical legend Ray Charles. Jeff talks about pursuing your passion, taking

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93:50

Matthew Kriemelman - Recording Artist and Former...

The Playful Musician ·

2020/06/26

He may be best known for his 12 year stint as a drummer for the Blue Man Group, but Matthew Kriemelman’s talents reach far beyond the Las Vegas stage. From NYC’s downtown club scene to touring in fifteen different countries as a “Road Runner” recording artist to performing on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, he has a rich musical background. Matthew shares all about his time as a “Blue Man” plus how he hyper prepares for a gig and the value of recording practices and performances. We chat

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