A Millennial Musician

A Millennial Musician shares insights from this generation of young creatives re-defining the music industry around the world. Through thoughtfully curated interviews, host Julian Loida brings to light the diverse backgrounds and experiences of today’s music industry professionals and exposes the common threads of perseverance and passion that weave through their compelling stories. In short solo podcasts, Loida shares his own secrets of the trade gleaned from his path to becoming “one of the Boston music scene’s most valuable players.” Music fans, aspiring musicians, and future historians will all appreciate A Millennial Musician’s portrait of the generation that is embracing the challenges of their time to craft a new landscape for music in the 21st century.

Ep. 39 Sheila del Bosque 04/30/2023

Ep. 39 Sheila del Bosque Sheila del Bosque is a multi-award-wining flutist, composer, and conductor originally from Cuba. Sheila tells her story of begin to study flute in Cuba to her incredible story of moving to Boston and starting at Berklee. Sheila gives insights into the balance of focus and diversifying one's skills. Website: sheiladelbosque.com ISG: @sheiladecuba Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sheiladelbosque155 A Millennial Musician Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMillennialMusician Website: julianloida.com LINK IN BIO: https://linktr.ee/julianloida Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/26698053

Rest. Relax. Revive. 12/30/2022

Rest. Relax. Revive. In the first solo podcast, host Julian Loida opens up about how he's found rest, how he's relaxing, and what he's doing to revive himself for the New Year. He shares his experiences this fall as the music gigging industry opens back up, how to keep it sustainable and how to make the most of the holidays as a millennial musician. Follow on all platforms and learn more below: ISG: @julianloida Website: JulianLoida.com A Millennial Musician’s Patreon: Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida. Stream on all platforms: Join Julian’s mailing list @ /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/25466265

Ep. 37 Dylan Greene 12/05/2022

Ep. 37 Dylan Greene 'If you know, you know' that Dylan Greene is one of the great percussionists, pocket-drummers, creative behind the kit, and all-around musician and artists you will hear. From New York to Berlin and ofteon on the move, Dylan shares about his upbringing in a diverse family to his studies in Western-European based schools, to moving to NYC to Berlin during Covid. From coming to dance and film to making beats and building community, Dylan shares his story in full. We are grateful to him and his inspiring soul. Follow Dylan on all platforms and check out his website for more of his work. You can learn more at the links below. ISG: @dillychee Website: hunterchee.com A Millennial Musician’s Patreon: Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida. Stream on all platforms: Join Julian’s mailing list @ /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/25221234

Ep. 36 Marcia McCants 10/25/2021

Ep. 36 Marcia McCants Percussionist and organizer Marcia McCants shares her story of growing up in the DMV-area and after nearly 2 decades of performing, learning, and teaching music that she rarely saw herself represented in, she decided to change that, herself. Marcia has started the Percussion Consortium Project to raise money for BIPOC composer to create new works so that more percussions and musicians like Marcia can be seen and heard in the style of music they perform, learn and teach. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/20923598

Ep. 35 Alana Wiesing 09/22/2021

Ep. 35 Alana Wiesing Percussionist, educator, and principal timpanist of the Tucson Symphony Alana Wiesing shares her story of growing up in Phoenix, Arizona, going to school at Indiana University and then winning a job in her home-state hours from where she grew up, a dream job for her. We talk about her insights into auditions, mental health, work-life balance and she gives a mini-masterclass on what the timpani are and how the timpani work. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/20557622

Ep. 34 Sam Fruend - Part 2 08/15/2021

Ep. 34 Sam Fruend - Part 2 Bassist, songwriter, and educator Sam Fruend shares his story of growing up in St. Louis and moving to New Orleans, and eventually Nashville with his band Stoop Kids. In part 2, we talk about meditation, struggles of Covid, and the background and stories surrounding his debut solo record. Go follow Sam and his bands on all platforms. You can learn more at the links below. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/20149013

Ep. 34 Sam Fruend - Part 1 08/08/2021

Ep. 34 Sam Fruend - Part 1 Bassist, songwriter, and educator Sam Fruend shares his story of growing up in St. Louis and moving to New Orleans, and eventually Nashville with his band Stoop Kids. In part 1, we talk about growing up together in St. Louis, being a bassist, meaning of life as an artist, and how we became musicians and artists. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/20065730

Ep. 33 Evan Chapman 07/20/2021

Ep. 33 Evan Chapman Percussionist, composer, videographer, filmmaker, educator, and all around creative Evan Chapman shares her story, process, insights, and approach to the life of an artist. We talk about his journey from growing up making skate videos to making videos from legends like Wynton Marsalis and Renée Fleming. We talk about how he’s transitioned from school to his professional career and much more. Go follow Evan on all platforms. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/19873562

Ep. 32 Victor Pablo 05/17/2021

Ep. 32 Victor Pablo Percussionist, composer, educator, drummer, singer, arranger Victor Pablo originally from Puerto Rico now living in Brooklyn who has been ON and OFF Broadway joins today to share his story of growing up in a musical family to studying with Alan Abel to playing on Broadway shows like Lion King and more. Victor talks about the percussion landscape, the orchestral percussion system, and his guilty pleasure Blink 182. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/19128863

Ep. 31 Fabiola Méndez 04/21/2021

Ep. 31 Fabiola Méndez Puerto Rican cuatro player, singer, songwriter, arrange, and composer Fabiola Méndez shares her story of growing up in Puerto Rico and moving to Boston to study at the Berklee College of Music. We talk about her new record Afrorriqueña, the recording process, releasing the album during Covid and more. We talk about her experience as an educator, activist, and arts advocate. Go follow Fabiola on all platforms and get tickets to her album release show on Friday, April 23rd. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/18810428

Ep. 30 Sidney Hopson 03/23/2021

Ep. 30 Sidney Hopson Percussionist and arts consultant Sidney Hopson shares his story of growing up in LA, starting college at age 12 and going onto having a multi-hyphenate career in the film/tv recording industry, the orchestral music industry, and public policy. As an arts consultant, he continues to take work with organizations to dismantle the deep systemic racism that runs throughout organizations from funders to the musicians themselves. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/18438644

29. Aaron Stokes 03/15/2021

29. Aaron Stokes Cellist, organist, pianist, singer, and Minister of Music Aaron Stokes tells his story of growing up in Brooklyn in a religious and spiritual house to finding his own spirituality to premiering works with Ms. Lauryn Hill at the Hollywood Bowl. He’s performed with the Harlem Chamber Players, played at the Sydney Opera House, with the Peace Studio in Kenya, acted and performed on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, recorded on the Joker soundtrack by Hilder Gudnadóttir and more. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/18317723

Ep. 28 Jonathan Burke 02/23/2021

Ep. 28 Jonathan Burke Dancer & teacher Jonathan Burke shares his story of growing up around dance, to taking lessons, to making it his life’s work particularly the world of Afro-Cuban folklore and popular dances. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/18045008

Ep. 27 Tahira Clayton & Hannah Grantham 02/04/2021

Ep. 27 Tahira Clayton & Hannah Grantham Vocalists, historians, and activists Hannah Grantham & Tahira Clayton share their stories of growing up in the South, meeting at the world-renowned UNT jazz studies program, to re-connecting year’s later at the Women in Jazz Conference. They courageous talk in-depth through personal experience and historically about anti-blackness, sexism in jazz, microaggressions, white supremacy, and the inherent issues with the institutionalization of jazz. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/17816102

Ep. 26 Daniel Cho 01/14/2021

Ep. 26 Daniel Cho Conductor, violinist, & podcaster Daniel Cho tells his story of from a young age dreaming of becoming a conductor. Now, conducting fellow of the Eugene Symphony and the assistant conductor of the Oregon Mozart players & Eugene Opera, he reflects on the many oversights that the classical music organizations have made and continue to make from alienating audiences to thoughtless marketing plans. As a podcaster, he shares the podcasts he loves and his personal approach to podcasting with his show, Con Fuoco. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/17548667

Ep. 25 Nicole Sauder 12/31/2020

Ep. 25 Nicole Sauder Violinist Nicole Sauder shares how she came to love the violin, freelance in LA, to winning orchestra positions. We talk about her genuine love of people and her curiosity to being inspired by the extraordinarily difficult and endless task of mastering an musical instrument. Nicole is a dear friend and it was a very fitting way to end 2020. Go follow Nicole and the ensembles she plays in. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/17382443

Ep. 24 Cameron Henry 12/24/2020

Ep. 24 Cameron Henry Cameron Henry who is from St. Louis, went to Kirkwood High School and is now a sophomore at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music studying percussion talks with host Julian Loida about what school has been like from the beginning of Covid-19 into the winter months. Host, Julian Loida is also from St. Louis, an alum of Kirkwood High, and IU, so they go into detail talking about what has changed and remained the same. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/17322716

Ep. 23 The Record Co. 12/15/2020

Ep. 23 The Record Co. Founder Matt McArthur and community manager Maria Bartolotta from The Record Co. announce the opening of their new building, recording studios and community space this January 14, 2021. They share insights into every decisions from the minutiae to grandiose. As thought leaders, they share their insights into actions they’ve taken to create a diverse and inviting space for music makers, how they hope the new space will impact the community, and reminding us that more is more. Go follow Maria, Matt, & The Record Co. You can learn more at the links below. Websites: therecordco.org ISG: @TherecordcoTRC Facebook: facebook.com/therecordco/ A Millennial Musician’s Patreon: Music featured on today's episode is Ashé by Julian Loida. Stream on all platforms: Join Julian’s mailing list @ /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/17197244

Ep. 22 Flight or Visibility 12/09/2020

Ep. 22 Flight or Visibility Flight Or Visibility (aka Rafael Natan) is an arts organizer, educator, and songwriter who believes that visibility is a superpower whether chosen or not. Using the violin and voice together, their classical punk music reminds us that activism is love, self-care is love, and it is our duty to express these loves. We talk about their programs and organizations they have founded, their education program, missions, and experience. Go follow Flight or Visibility, their projects and new single. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/17128175

Ep. 21 Adrianna Mitchell - Part 2 12/02/2020

Ep. 21 Adrianna Mitchell - Part 2 In part two, actor Adrianna Mitchell gives more insights into the world of TV and acting as well as shares her experiences with the shows she’s worked and continues to work on. We talk about her trip to Cuba, her recent article on financial wellness for actors, and her upcoming podcast. Go follow Adrianna and learn more at the links below. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/17037521

Ep. 21 Adrianna Mitchell - Part 1 11/24/2020

Ep. 21 Adrianna Mitchell - Part 1 Actor Adrianna Mitchell shares her story of growing up in Atlanta and going to performing arts camps. She gives insights into the life and education of an actor from how one learns accents to how one gets to know their true self. We talk about how tv is made, different philosophies of acting, the difference between theater and film, and much more. Go follow Adrianna and learn more at the links below. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/16941533

Ep. 20 Amanda Ekery 11/18/2020

Ep. 20 Amanda Ekery Vocalist, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and arts leader Amanda Ekery shares her story of growing up near the border with family from Mexico and Syria, discovering jazz, going to UNT and NEC, and starting her organization El Paso Jazz Girls. She shares her tips for moving to Boston and New York City, her insights into successful grant-writing, and how she manages all her projects. Go follow Amanda, her show projects, album, and organizations. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/16854047

Ep. 19 Marcelina Suchocka 11/12/2020

Ep. 19 Marcelina Suchocka Percussionist Marcelina Suchocka shares her story from her childhood to playing alongside the Chicago Symphony to continuing to take auditions. She talks about her process of taking auditions from 3 months out to the day after. We talk in-depth about each of her teachers, each festival highlights, and professional experiences. Marcelina is one of the great up-and-coming percussionists in the world currently a Percussion Fellow in the New World Symphony. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/16784579

18. Hannah Grantham - Part 2 11/08/2020

18. Hannah Grantham - Part 2 Musicologist, researcher, and singer Hannah Grantham shares her personal experience with the toxicity that clouds a majority of our music schools, jazz schools and talks about the pros-and-cons of jazz becoming institutionalized in the mid-20th century. Share continues to share her insights into jazz history, women in jazz, and the world of museums. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/16729154

Ep. 18 Hannah Grantham - Part 1 11/06/2020

Ep. 18 Hannah Grantham - Part 1 Musicologist, researcher, and singer Hannah Grantham shares her research on how and why women have been erased from jazz history. She talks about how museums are handling Covid-19, repatronage, and retelling history from multiple perspectives. In this in-depth conversation, she shares the process of building an exhibit, how museums trade their works, and more. One of the most historically informative episodes to date. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/16704743

Ep. 17 Izzy Heltai 10/27/2020

Ep. 17 Izzy Heltai Singer-songwriter Izzy Heltai shares the process of making his debut record Father from finding his producer through the process of promoting his music. We talk about his love for Western Mass, songwriting, and touring. He shares how being transgender has affected his sense of agency, determination, and self. We also talk about how it’s important it is to invest in good footwear, a lot is covered and uncovered in this conversation. Go follow Izzy, on his socials, mailing list, and buy his new record. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/16556012

Ep. 16 Jess Phaneuf 10/20/2020

Ep. 16 Jess Phaneuf Radio DJ and Music Director Jess Phaneuf sheds light on the how she became a DJ and the passion she brings to the job. She shares the role mental health plays in her life and the people around her with great insights and advice as to how to manage and support yourself and others who are struggling with mental health. Jess gives us lots of gifts in this episode with her deep strength and wisdom. Go follow Jess, her show “Uncharted Waters”, and MVY Radio. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/16459664

Ep. 15 Robbie Pate 10/14/2020

Ep. 15 Robbie Pate Vocalist, pianist, and bandleader Robbie Pate shares his life of growing up in the gospel tradition to touring as a jazz vocalist in Russia. He gives insights into his life as a vocalist, what role health plays in his life as a singer, and when he discovered he has perfect pitch. We discuss the pros-and-cons of school including the initiative he has helped start to address and improve diversity and representation at NEC. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/16404182

Ep. 14 Holly Hyun Choe 09/29/2020

Ep. 14 Holly Hyun Choe Conductor Holly Choe sheds light on the life of a young conductor, her worldly upbringing including its joys and hardships. In this episode, we discuss the ins-and-outs of what goes through the conductors’ minds before, during, and after rehearsals and performances. We discuss how classical music is surviving the pandemic particularly in Europe and where she thinks classical is going. Go follow Holly on all her socials as she such an exciting artist to watch grow every week. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/16201097

Ep. 13 Creative Baggage (ft. Bailey Spiteri & Serena Huang) 09/03/2020

Ep. 13 Creative Baggage (ft. Bailey Spiteri & Serena Huang) Flutists and podcasters Bailey Spiteri and Serena Huang shares their successes and struggles within the confines of the modern conservatories. With their hands on the heartbeat of students in music schools now, they share what it was like in their final semester when Covid-19 hit and how the schools, students, teachers, and administration are dealing with returning to school this fall. They both host their own podcast called Creative Baggage available on all platforms. /episode/index/show/amillennialmusician/id/15871733

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