Legendary New Zealand-born jazz pianist Mike Nock talks about his adventures in the US during the formative years of his career, the state of jazz education, his belief in the importance of personal responsibility, changes in the music industry

# 10 Conversation with Sandy Evans

Jun 2nd, 2018 56m 56s

In this episode, Emma asks Dr. Sandy Evans about her diverse musical interests, her exciting collaborations, her most valued mentors, her vision as an educator, her advice for young musicians in the Sydney music scene, and much more!Sandy's W

#9 Conversation with Marc Hannaford

May 30th, 2018 1h 10m

In this episode, Emma and Marc discuss music research, performance, life in New York City, the interaction between arts and politics and balancing theory and practice.Marc is on bandcamp: https://marchannaford.bandcamp.comMarc's website:

#8 Conversation with Rosie Gallagher

Mar 29th, 2018 50m 2s

In this conversation, host Emma Stephenson speaks with internationally acclaimed flautist Rosie Gallagher about career, practice, music education, and personal transformation and growth. Check out Rosie on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/wa

#7 Conversation with Zela Margossian

Jan 21st, 2018 38m 41s

In this conversation, pianist and composer Zela Margossian talks to host Emma Stephenson about her training as an elite classical pianist and the struggles and triumphs of transitioning in her career to pursue her passion for jazz.Zela's mus

#6 Conversation with Dr. Deborah De Graaff

Jan 18th, 2018 53m 16s

In this conversation, host Emma Stephenson talks to clarinetist, educator and researcher Dr. Deborah De Graaff about her background and her invaluable knowledge on effective practice for musicians.Check out Deborah's music and research here:

#5 Conversation with Ingrid Jensen

Dec 14th, 2017 45m 13s

In this episode, host Emma Stephenson speaks with trumpeter and composer Ingrid Jensen about managing the demands of her incredible career, her approach to practice, and the topic of gender representation and diversity in music. Check out Ing

#4 Conversation with Sam Gill

Dec 6th, 2017 1h 2m

In this episode, host Emma Stephenson speaks with saxophonist and composer Sam Gill about practicing rhythm, composing for improvising ensembles, and being a "jazz" musician in Sydney.Check out Sam's new album, made with his brother Brad Gill

#3 Conversation with Simon Barker on Practice-Led Research

Apr 24th, 2017 45m 37s

In this episode, Emma interviews Simon Barker from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music on the subject of Practice-Led Research. Photograph in logo by Karen Steains Check out Simon's music here: https://simonbarker.bandcamp.comDONATE (Patr

#2 Conversation with Phil Slater on Practice-led Research

Apr 24th, 2017 42m 58s

In this episode, Emma interviews Phil Slater from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music on the topic of Practice-Led Research. Photograph in logo by Karen Steains Check out Phil's music here:https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/phil-slater-qua

#1 What's going on with Women in Jazz?

Dec 18th, 2016 36m 14s

"Women's Jazz is not a genre of music..."Photograph in logo by Karen Steains DONATE (Patreon):https://www.patreon.com/emmagracestephensonEMMA'S MUSIC: https://www.emmagracestephensonmusic.com/musicListen on YOUTUBE:https://www.youtub

# 2 How to Host an Inner Creative Perfectionist Without Ruining Lives (Including Your Own)

Sep 28th, 2016 19m 19s

(EXCERPT)"99% of the time, I am a fully functioning, responsible adult.The other 1% of the time, I am a messy, unhinged fusion of obsessive anxiety and defeatism. In moments like this I will literally be absorbed in a sensation of wanting to

# 1 Being a Skeptical Yogi - How to Open Your Mind Without Losing it

Jul 7th, 2016 27m 34s

(EXCERPT) "One who possesses copious amount self-knowledge, a firm abdomen and long hamstrings, is still being unnecessarily presumptuous in automatically adorning themselves with authority on matters relating to metaphysics, the nature of real

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