Jordan is an incredibly versatile and unique cellist, but how did he get there? In this talk we explore his roots as a Suzuki kid through growing up and finding his own voice on the cello.http://www.jordanhamiltonmusic.com/https://www.facebo

Rachel Samson: Origin Story and Creating a New Studio Together

May 13th, 2019 52m 1s

The tables turn as Sasha Ono (cellist) interviews Rachel about our move across the country to relaunch our studio, why and how we did it, along with the mission we kept in mind the whole time.

Horacio Contreras: Cellist, Problem Solver, Double Stop Champion

Jun 16th, 2018 24m 52s

Not only is Horacio Contreras an extremely talented performer and a fantastic, detailed teacher--he's one of the friendliest people we've ever met. His new book on double stops is out, and his thoughts on why double stops are important lead us

Christian Howes: Violinist, Educator, Music Business Entrepreneur

May 7th, 2018 28m 58s

Chris Howes joins us to talk about the unique approach to music at his Creative Strings Workshop. He shares one of his favorite practice games for students and we discuss the possibilities of discovering our individual voices on our instruments

Francesca dePasquale: Violinist, International Performer, Teaching Artist

Apr 24th, 2018 45m 30s

We connect with the accomplished Francesca dePasquale, faculty at Rutgers Juilliard pre-college, Oberlin conservatory, Heifetz International Music Institute, and Perlman Music Program. Fransesca breaks down her main tips for young people lookin

Georgia Rae: Loopy Fiddle player, Artist, Dreamer

Mar 22nd, 2018 40m 27s

Georgia Rae is a fantastic fiddle player and really knows how to use a looper. She shares what she learned from practicing with her family, how to break into new styles of music, and gets behind the scenes on her great new album Wingin' It. You

Daina Volodka-Staggs: Maternity Leave as a Suzuki Teacher Trainer & Suzuki Mom

Feb 27th, 2018 34m 5s

Rachel interviews Suzuki Teacher, Teacher Trainer, and Mom Daina Volodka-Staggs about their recent collaborative experience inside of Daina's maternity leave for her second son.

Tone Talk: Who are You?

Feb 8th, 2018 1m 48s

A tone clinic sparked a discussion about finding your sound.

Christine Goodner: Suzuki Triangle Advocate, Author, Beautiful Heart

Feb 8th, 2018 45m 38s

Rachel interviews Christine Goodner about her newly published book, Beyond the Music Lesson: Habits of Successful Suzuki Families.

Allison Lint: Violinist, Traveler, Activist

Feb 8th, 2018 54m 32s

Rachel interviews high school friend Allison, who shares about her national travels and efforts to spread awareness about vasculitis.

Bryan Wilson: Cellist, Beatmaker, Comic

Feb 8th, 2018 48m 28s

Neil interviews Bryan Wilson, a funny dude with plenty to say about keeping it real on the cello. He talks about his new album Ozo Perezoso and how he can relate to the sloth.

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