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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Happiest Musician Minisode: Focus is a Superpower!
11/21/2024
Happiest Musician Minisode: Focus is a Superpower!
The energy we musicians bring to performance is unusual, and important. We can't do our incredible work without it. How do you think about protecting your brain for this job requirement? Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Desmond Earley: Chamber Music by James Joyce
11/14/2024
Desmond Earley: Chamber Music by James Joyce
I'm always interested in project management - how big and complex projects come to life. I'm always interested in inspiration - where the ideas come from and the WHY behind them. This interview gives us ALL of that and more! Born in Dublin, very close to the location of many of Handel's Dublin performances in 1741and 1742, Dr. Desmond Earley is an accomplished harpsichordist, conductor, Baroque- and Choral-Music specialist, educator, arts ambassador, and composer. Hailed by The Irish Times as ‘enterprising and wide ranging’, he is an Associate Professor specialising in Performance Studies, Desmond is the founding Artistic Director of the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin. His work with this group has reached listeners in over 150 countries worldwide; recordings of Choral Scholars on the Signum Classics label – released under his direction – have enjoyed over 11 million streams on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music; and, YouTube views of Desmond Earley and Choral Scholars exceed 32 million, with over 100,000 channel subscribers. As a celebrated composer and arranger, Desmond has published works with Music Sales (UK), Hal Leonard Corporation (USA), Alliance Music (USA) and with Seolta Music (IRL) where he serves as editor of the international ‘College Choral Series’. He has created bespoke arrangements for renowned ensembles including the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, the Portland Symphony Orchestra (Maine, USA), Tenebrae (UK), and the Irish Baroque Orchestra. His acclaimed work Body of the Moon (2017), based on a setting of texts by Galileo Galilei, was commissioned by All Classical Radio (USA) to be played during the progress of the total solar eclipse across the United States of America that same year. He was recently awarded an Arts Council of Ireland Bursary and is currently working on a choral/instrumental collection titled 'Dracula Reflected', inspired by Bram Stoker’s famous epistolary. As an instrumentalist and director, Desmond has worked with many of the world’s finest orchestras including the Irish Chamber Orchestra, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Irish Baroque Orchestra, RTÉ Concert Orchestra, European Union Chamber Orchestra and English Chamber Orchestra. Desmond has also collaborated with some of the world’s great musicians including Christopher Hogwood, Monica Huggett, Konrad Junghaenel, and Sir James Galway. Follow the choral scholars on or . Follow Desmond Earley on or . Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music and audio editing by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Making Big Dreams Happen
11/07/2024
Happiest Musician Minisode: Making Big Dreams Happen
A conversation I recently had got thrillingly concrete when we started asking and answering concrete questions. Might some ACTION steps help you, too? Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Shawn Head: Honored Grand Master of Classical Shakuhachi
10/31/2024
Shawn Head: Honored Grand Master of Classical Shakuhachi
With an active performing and recording schedule, and a growing studio of students, Shawn Tairyu Head has dedicated himself to bringing the shakuhachi to new audiences around the world. While he embraces the traditional melodies of the ancient repertoire known as honkyoku, his classical conservatory training and Western spiritual perspective make him equally at home composing and commissioning new works that explore the unique sonic possibilities of the shakuhachi. As a performer, composer, and teacher, his goal is nothing less than a shakuhachi revival. In this conversation, you will find SO MUCH GOLD for the 21st century musician. Shawn is SO GENEROUS in sharing his path and his process, and he has TONS of fantastic advice. I recommend you take notes and take note! I know I did. Follow Shawn's or check out his ! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music and audio editing by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Give Your Gig a Chance to be Great
10/24/2024
Happiest Musician Minisode: Give Your Gig a Chance to be Great
One of the pillars of a portfolio career is Joy and Artistic Fulfillment. How many of your last, say, five gigs offered you Joy? Or Artistic Fulfillment? You always get to choose. Here are some ways to think about this important part of your creative life! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Michelle Lynne: The Fearless Artist
10/17/2024
Michelle Lynne: The Fearless Artist
Michelle Lynn, a Canadian pianist now based in Europe, expanded from being a classical musician to being an entrepreneur by founding the Fearless Artist Mastermind during COVID-19. The program helps classical musicians build fulfilling careers through monthly online calls, hot seats for peer advice, and a social media program called the Sprint. Michelle emphasizes the importance of a growth mindset, overcoming fear of judgment, and leveraging relationships. Michelle advocates for redefining success and encourages musicians to focus on their unique strengths and the broader impact of their work. I love having coaches on this podcast because I always seem to find ahas for myself in our conversations! Michelle’s take on both PERFORMING and LIVING is so refreshing. She talks about being of service - being there for the audience, for your colleagues, for the organizations you are working with - and about taking the pressure off yourself to be perfect because what people want is HUMANITY. And I am HERE for her message. I know you will love this episode. Connect with the Fearless Artist Mastermind and take their quiz at the or on instagram at @thefearlessartistmastermind. You can follow Michelle at @thisismichellelynne. Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music and audio editing by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Resilience
10/10/2024
Happiest Musician Minisode: Resilience
We talk about consistency as though it is the be-all and end-all of a musical career, a reedmaking business, teaching, parenting, business - but what if the truth were something more ...flexible? Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Callum Smart: Caidence
10/03/2024
Callum Smart: Caidence
Classical music can be such a slow-moving industry. I'm fascinated by our innovators, like today's guest, who is developing new ways to serve and support his audience and students! Since winning the BBC Young Musician strings category, Callum has soloed with the UK's leading orchestras (Royal Philharmonic, BBC Philharmonic, Hallé) and offered recitals in leading venues (Wigmore Hall, Konzerthaus Berlin, Auditorium du Louvre). This season, he's heading on tour to China and Hong Kong and launching an interactive new recital series in London. With 3 albums to his name, his most recent, ‘Transatlantic’, was a top 30 album on the UK classical charts and earned Callum features as Classic FM and Scala Artist of the Week. A dedicated pedagogue, Callum is a Violin Professor at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), faculty member at Orford Musique, and mentor at Music Masters. Callum also shares violin tips with his Instagram community of 60k followers and is launching ‘Caidence’, his free generative AI practice companion to support violinists in their musical journeys. Recognized as a forward thinker in the industry, he has been invited to share insights in BBC Music Magazine, the Strad, BBC Radio 3’s This Classical Life, Mind Over Finger, and more. Follow Callum on , , or his , and check out ! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music and audio editing by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Find Your People
09/26/2024
Happiest Musician Minisode: Find Your People
Humans are social animals - but you wouldn't always know it from talking with classical musicians and musicpreneurs! In today's episode, I talk about the many advantages you can gain from finding your people and TALKING about your ideas! Interested in my Reed Business Mastermind? I have two slots left and we start next week. Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Angela Beeching: Beyond Talent
09/19/2024
Angela Beeching: Beyond Talent
The author of the classic “Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music,” Angela Myles Beeching is the former director of career and entrepreneurship programs at Manhattan School of Music, Indiana University, and New England Conservatory. Ms. Beeching maintains a thriving online coaching practice helping musicians get more of their best work out into the world so they can become the artists they are meant to be. Find her online and grab your copy of her Musician’s Pathfinder Guide at . Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music and audio editing by . Join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Calls to Action
09/12/2024
Happiest Musician Minisode: Calls to Action
Perhaps you've been told that the key to visibility and a successful business is to make CONTENT for social media or SEO. How is that working out for you? I would encourage you to take the next step, by including a Call to Action in your content. What does this look like? The Happiest Musician explains. Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Ricky Ian Gordon: Seeing Through
09/05/2024
Ricky Ian Gordon: Seeing Through
When an art song and opera composer writes a memoir, what does that process look like? Does mastery in one creative realm translate to another? How is an aria like a story? I just loved this deep and passionate conversation with Ricky Ian Gordon, author of the new memoir SEEING THROUGH: A Chronicle of Sex, Drugs, and Opera. Ricky Ian Gordon was born in Oceanside, NY and raised on Long Island. After studying piano, composition, and acting, at Carnegie Mellon University, he settled in New York City, where he quickly emerged as a leading writer of vocal music that spans art song, opera, and musical theater. Gordon’s songs have been performed and recorded by Renée Fleming, Dawn Upshaw, Nathan Gunn, Judy Collins, Kelli O’Hara, Audra MacDonald, Kristin Chenoweth, and many others. His works include Dream True, Orpheus and Euridice, Green Sneakers for Baritone, String Quartet, Empty Chair, and Piano, The Grapes of Wrath, and Intimate Apparel. His memoir SEEING THROUGH: A Chronicle of Sex, Drugs, and Opera was published in July 2024. Check out or follow Ricky at his , or @rickyiangordon on X and Instagram. Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music and audio editing by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Your Model Calendar
08/29/2024
Happiest Musician Minisode: Your Model Calendar
It's Fall! As we move into the start of the school year, how is your schedule changing? How do you WANT it to change? I love this seasonal exercise of reconsidering how I spend my time and WHEN I do things. Maybe you would like to work it alongside me! I'd love to hear from you. How does this episode sit for you? Are there questions you'd like me to explore in future minisodes? - I promise I'll read it! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Cory Barger: Practice Happier!
08/22/2024
Cory Barger: Practice Happier!
Have you ever struggled with Imposter Syndrome, with Perfectionism, with being bored and stifled as a musician or as a human? You will love hearing from Cory Barger! Cory Barger is the principal bassoonist in the Filarmónica de Boca del Río, and the founder of Practice Happier, a coaching practice dedicated to helping musicians get the most out of their practice sessions without sacrificing their mental, physical, or emotional health. Working as a performer and teacher for over 20 years has shown her that there's a lot that we can do to change this industry for the better-- and a lot that starts from within ourselves. You can follow Cory at her or on Instagram @practicehappier. Let me know what you think about this episode! , or leave us a review on Apple music! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music and audio editing by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Teaching Group Classes
08/15/2024
Teaching Group Classes
Have you considered adding a group offering to your studio - but weren't sure WHAT or HOW to teach? Have you wished for a more efficient way of helping your students to learn, and a way to take back some of YOUR precious time? I recently gave this talk to a group of music teachers through and wanted to share it with you. I'd love to hear from you! How are you teaching now? Did this spark any ideas for you? Do you disagree with anything? and let me know! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Nancy Green: The Evolution of a Portfolio Career
08/08/2024
Nancy Green: The Evolution of a Portfolio Career
I have wondered, in my darker days, whether this portfolio career I love is truly sustainable. Whether I can really keep tweaking and evolving all the way until I stop. This interview gave me an inspiring YES! Hailed by Fanfare Magazine as "one of the great cellists of our time", Nancy Green is an internationally recognized recording artist, known for her highly acclaimed CDs of previously unrecorded works as well as staples of the cello repertoire. Her numerous CDs, which include many premieres, are broadcast worldwide and her performances have earned rave reviews internationally. Her CD recordings on the US label, JRI, and the British labels, Cello Classics and Biddulph Recordings, have received special notice in many major publications, among them Strings Magazine (Editor's Choice), MusicWeb International (CD of the Month), Fanfare Magazine (Want List), and Classical Music Magazine (CD of the Fortnight). Her recording of the Brahms sonatas with duo partner Frederick Moyer was named by Fanfare Magazine as the "hands-down pick" for these standard works which have been recorded, sometimes multiple times, by the most acclaimed cellists in history. Green has performed as soloist in venues such as the Kennedy Center, Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Recital Hall, as well as London's Wigmore Hall, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, and Windsor Castle. She has also performed in major concert halls in Holland, Belgium, and the Far East. International press reviews have likened her to great cellists such as Rostropovich, Yo-Yo Ma, and Jacqueline du Pré. Since 2015 Ms. Green no longer performs live and is exclusively a recording artist. Follow Nancy's , , , or Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music and audio editing by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Consistency
08/01/2024
Happiest Musician Minisode: Consistency
Have you ever felt like your content, your social media sharing, even your practice schedule is the BOSS of you? Consistency is important, and also you are a human being with reasonable human needs. I'd love to hear from you. You can DM me on or with your thoughts on this episode or a question I could answer on a future one! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Miriam Schulman: Artpreneur
07/25/2024
Miriam Schulman: Artpreneur
Miriam Schulman is an artist, author, and host of The Inspiration Place podcast. She’s helped thousands of creatives around the world develop their skill sets and create more time and freedom to do what they love. Her signature coaching program, The Artist Incubator, teaches artists go from “so-so” sales to “sold-out” collections. After witnessing 9/11, she abandoned a lucrative hedge fund to become a full-time thriving working artist. Featured in major publications including Forbes, Entrepreneur, The New York Times, Where Women Create, Art of Man, and Art Journaling magazine. Her artwork has also been featured on NBC’s “Parenthood” and the Amazon series “Hunters” with Al Pacino. NOW, Her book Artpreneur was an instant #1 bestseller for Art business books and provides the actionable steps to turn your creative ideas into a thriving business. I found it both inspiring and useful in my own career! Podcast: Freebie: Book: Instagram: Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music and audio editing by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Choose your Attention
07/18/2024
Happiest Musician Minisode: Choose your Attention
I had an AHA during a FLOW class I was leading last week. You can choose what you pay attention to! This had such a wide resonance for me that I couldn't wait to share it with you. What do you want to pay attention to? What focus might help you to move forward? I'd love to hear from you. You can DM me on or with your thoughts on this episode or a question I could answer on a future one! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Dr. Jonathan M. Gregoire: Creative Coach, Performing Artist, Arts Educator
07/11/2024
Dr. Jonathan M. Gregoire: Creative Coach, Performing Artist, Arts Educator
I just loved this conversation with Dr. Jonathan Gregoire. From the first moment we met I could tell we were aligned in how we saw the world, how we saw our musical careers, and how we sought to help others. His journey from full-time, salaried performing work to the entrepreneurial world of coaching is an inspiration! Dr. Gregoire is a multi-talented creative coach and performing artist. With extensive professional music training and diverse coaching certifications, Gregoire helps creatives find structure and balance around their artistry to overcome burnout and self-doubt, empower their confident creative, and lead lives of direction, meaning, and profitability. Praised for his "top-notch technique and musicianship" his performances are further enhanced by his skills as a Master Reiki practitioner, promoting healing through music. Find Jonathan at his , , or ! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music and audio editing by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Behind the Scenes
07/04/2024
Happiest Musician Minisode: Behind the Scenes
I'm releasing a new pre-recorded course this week for oboists! And I'm pulling back the curtains of my business to talk about how I created it. If you've been curious about bolstering your own online presence with educational offerings, and if you've been stymied by the tech, or the marketing, or by the fear of putting yourself out there, you might find this interesting and helpful! If you would like to look at my online offerings for oboists, including my new Sightread Like a Pro course, you can find those . If you would like to chat with me about your own plans, goals, or ideas, you can book a short call . Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by . I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Michael Cooke: San Francisco Composers Chamber Orchestra
06/27/2024
Michael Cooke: San Francisco Composers Chamber Orchestra
Michael Cooke is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and composer, seamlessly blending the worlds of jazz and classical music. A two Emmy Awards and the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, Cooke’s versatility shines through in his mastery of soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones, flute, soprano and bass clarinets, bassoon, and percussion. A cum laude graduate in composition from the University of North Texas, his academic pursuits encompassed jazz, ethnomusicology, music history, theory, and composition. Beginning his professional orchestral career in 1991, Michael performed with numerous symphonies across North Texas. His talent has taken him to stages in Europe, Mexico, and all over the United States. Since 1994, Cimarron Music Press has been publishing many of his compositions, reflecting his diverse musical influences and skills. After moving to the San Francisco Bay Area, Michael continued to forge new paths in both improvised and composed music. His work is a reflection of a rich multicultural experience, blending various styles and techniques. In 1999, he founded Black Hat Records, a jazz label that further showcases his commitment to musical exploration. Currently serving on the Board of Directors of the San Francisco Composers Chamber Orchestra, Cooke continues to influence the music scene with his innovative contributions. Described by the San Francisco Beacon as an artist who flows “out color and tone with a feeling I haven’t heard in quite a while,” Michael’s unique sound sets him apart in the music world. The All Music Guide praises his work as “uncompromising, fiery, complex, passionate, and cathartic,” particularly noting his performances on Searching by Cooke Quartet, Statements by Michael Cooke, and The Is by CKW Trio. His latest release, An Indefinite Suspension of The Possible, showcases an unusual yet compelling mix of woodwinds, trombone, cello, koto, and percussion. This album captures the essence of his innovative spirit, creating a synergy in improvised music that taps into previously unexplored realms. Michael Cooke stands out as a significant figure in contemporary music, constantly pushing the boundaries of jazz and classical genres through his inventive compositions and exhilarating performances. Follow Michael Cooke at his , , , check out his new , or read about the . Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music and audio editing by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Do Your Own Hike
06/20/2024
Happiest Musician Minisode: Do Your Own Hike
What I learned on my summer vacation... about hiking up a mountain, playing the oboe, and crafting my career! Perhaps you too will enjoy this minisode about choosing your own path. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Chad Lawson: Where We Are
06/13/2024
Chad Lawson: Where We Are
Stepping into today’s conversation with Chad Lawson, I had a loose idea of what we’d be talking about, but the actual conversation was surprising - genuine, soulful, and simultaneously grounded in the practicality of making money as a performer and recording artist. We explored the tension between what you COULD do, and what you maybe WANT to do, and what your audience loves you for. Where is the line, for an artist, between being of service, creating works for a specific audience, and being an innovator seeking artistically fulfillment? It’s such a important question, one I’ve wrestled with as well, one that Seth Godin writes on over and over - and this conversation was a joy the whole way through. World-renowned pianist Chad Lawson is known for exploring the intersection between music and wellness with chart-topping contemporary classical releases (over 1B streams to date), and his iHeart Radio Award-nominated podcast Calm It Down (over 5M downloads to date), which explores mental health topics and meditation techniques soundtracked by Chad’s music. He is also a certified breathing expert. New album, 'Where We Are', out on July 19 via Decca Records US, a collection of original solo piano works inspired by messages from his fans about how his music has affected their lives. Chad has become one of the most streamed classical artists today (700M streams on his last two albums alone), not just on the merit of his music, but by intersecting his music with his wellness and breathwork expertise, with the overall goal of healing people and helping them through difficult and stressful times. You can find and follow Chad at his , , , and . The book he references: , by Elizabeth Hyde Stevens Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music and audio editing by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Happiest Musician Minisode: FLOW
06/06/2024
Happiest Musician Minisode: FLOW
In today's minisode I discuss my FLOW program. This might be interesting: For private music teachers who wonder what might be possible For online program creators who want to improve retention For oboists who wish it could be EASIER and more fun Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! I would love to talk with you! This month, my calendar is especially open for (I have at this moment exactly one slot left in FLOW.) Theme music by . I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Hannah Reimann: Stretto Pianos
05/30/2024
Hannah Reimann: Stretto Pianos
I had always assumed that piano keyboards were standardized and unchangeable. That it was our job as musicians to adapt to the instrument, rather than making it adapt to us. I'm delighted to find that I was mistaken! Pianist, vocalist, composer, singer-songwriter, actor, and entrepreneur, Hannah Reimann began her career as a concert pianist with a pedagogical lineage that traces back through generations to Beethoven via her teachers, German Diez, Arminda Canteros, Kenneth Cooper etc. and a touring history with violist Paul Coletti with whom she performed together with internationally in the 1990s and early 2000s. She is currently completing both a solo piano album of new music and a pop EP of original songs. Her show, Both Sides Now, The Music of Joni Mitchell, has been heard in four states for the past 12 years. She has led a multi-genre life since she was a teen, singing in bands, playing Beethoven Sonatas and Mozart Concertos, and competing in a piano competition. In 1997, Hannah independently rebuilt her Steinway piano to better accommodate her hand size. Her success with the instrument has made her the face of the stretto piano as a producer of concerts. Ms. Reimann was featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal as a “musician on a mission to make the world safe for small pianists.” For more than 30 years, her goal has been to influence piano manufacturers worldwide to offer narrow-key pianos (which we now generically call “stretto”) and to produce concerts with them everywhere. She created the nonprofit Stretto Piano Events in 2024 after founding the festival and concert series in 2021. Read more at the , , or see the You can donate to Hannah's initiative . Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music and audio editing by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Live AMA with Ashley Danyew
05/23/2024
Live AMA with Ashley Danyew
Ask Me Anything! This live zoom event with two musical entrepreneurs took place on May 9, 2024. We discussed: Creating online content, including video and podcasts, with tips on basic equipment needed Preparing students for performances and educating parents Finding a niche audience through visibility and outreach Time management and prioritization for musicians preparing for auditions Teaching piano, group lessons, and rental spaces Authenticity for musicians and small business owners Ashley Danyew is at I'm your host, I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by .
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The Secret Key to Time Management
05/16/2024
The Secret Key to Time Management
Intrigued? This is a topic that's come up recently with my clients and in our live zoom event - and while I'm not offering productivity hacks this week, this idea might be something even better! The book I reference is Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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T.D. Ellis: Bassoonist, Contractor, and owner of Trevco Music!
05/09/2024
T.D. Ellis: Bassoonist, Contractor, and owner of Trevco Music!
T.D. Ellis is the owner of Trevco Music, Trevco Music Publishing, The Music Source, and T.D. Ellis Music Publishing. He is also a professional bassoonist and contractor. T.D. plays principal bassoon and is the personnel manager with the Ridgefield Symphony, Greater Bridgeport Symphony and Wallingford Symphony. He is the contractor for the Palace Theater in Waterbury, where many touring Broadway shows perform, and the Ridgefield Playhouse which hosts smaller shows such as the Irish Tenors, Judy Collins, etc. He also plays contrabassoon with the Greenwich Symphony and subs regularly with orchestras in CT and NY. That's a lot of things! A true portfolio career! It's lovely to speak with someone who is so practically versed in the realities of our orchestral world, and who runs a thriving online business in addition to managing PEOPLE and being an ARTIST in his own right. How does he do it all? How might you? Trevco Music is at Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music and audio editing by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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Can you CUT Your Way to Success?
05/02/2024
Can you CUT Your Way to Success?
When does it make sense to spend beyond your immediate means? I think that too many musicians - and arts organizations! - are living in unnecessary austerity. What if instead of doing less, you did MORE? My next free event, an Ask Me Anything session with Ashley Danyew, is coming up on May 9. , and enjoy an hour with two seasoned musical entrepreneurs! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by . You can join my email list so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. I'm your host, I love you all. Stay safe out there!
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