What does it take to start a professional performing ensemble? How does an individual artist develop an organization that profoundly impacts their community? In this episode, Jennifer speaks with Alex Blake, conductor and founder of Tonality, a professional choir in Los Angeles that aspires to “bring arts and culture to all members of the human … Read more
Ten years ago, I was a stereotypical hard-working, driven, committed young musician. I practiced more than my peers, I did everything my teachers and mentors asked, and I earned accolades along the way. All the way through a Doctor of Musical Arts degree, I energetically pursued my biggest goal: to earn a position as a viola professor … Read more
Have you ever wanted to teach yourself a new instrument or musical skill but you’re not sure if it’s worth the effort? In this episode, Jennifer is joined by Daniel Ho, a Grammy Award winning recording artist, producer, and instrument designer. As a self-taught multi-instrumentalist, Daniel discovered that by learning new skills, he could control … Read more
What does it look like to be a professional composer? Today on the show Kelly has an in-depth conversation with composer Julia Adolphe on her journey to becoming a full-time composer. Julia did not study classical music until college, but quickly realized that classical music was her destiny. Listen to the episode to learn how … Read more