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Podcast #26: Julia Adolphe
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
THAT Was Awkward! How to Survive Life’s Uncomfortable Moments
Being a perfectionist, I have a very high bar for what a “smooth” interaction should look like and how it should go. But life doesn’t work like that. And sometimes situations can get, well… awkward. When I experience an awkward moment, I have to stop myself from going down a rabbit hole of actively
Podcast #25: Steve Hackman
Do you love both pop and classical music but have always thought about the two genres as totally separate worlds? Today’s guest has found a way to combine pop and classical music in a mashup format, and has a fulfilling career swimming between both worlds. Steve Hackman is a conductor,
Fabiana Claure on What It Takes to Turn Your Craft into a Viable Business
Meet Dr. Fabiana Claure, a multifaceted concert pianist, educator, and entrepreneur. As Director of Career Development and Entrepreneurship in Music at the University of North Texas and Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Superior Academy of Music in Miami, FL, Dr. Claure is a leader among entrepreneurial musicians — and
Podcast #24: Beth Morrison
How do you take an idea and turn it into an opera? Today on the show Beth Morrison gives us an overview of what it takes to produce an opera, from the original concept to opening night. Beth Morrison is the founder and creative director of Beth Morrison Projects (BMP),
Reclaiming My Identity As a Musician
I want to share a story that I still haven’t told most people. We all have experiences that define who we are. This is certainly true for us musicians, whose musical and artistic work are so core to our identity. Over the last 10 or so years, I’ve struggled with