We’re closing out season 1 with a conversation with composer and coach Alexandra Gardner. Alex and I talk about what drew her to composition, and we do a deep dive into what it’s like to put together a career as a composer. You’ll also hear abo

Dan Nesbitt, Head of Enterprise Services, North America at HubSpot

Oct 8th, 2021 52m 24s

Today I’m having an interesting conversation with my friend and colleague Dan Nesbitt. Dan is currently the Head of Enterprise Services at HubSpot, but he was originally trained as a trumpet player. At some point, Dan realized that the life of

Lorin Cohen, Jazz Bassist, Creator of "New Shapes for Bass" and the "Touching Bass Boot Camp"

Sep 22nd, 2021 43m 10s

My guest this week is Lorin Cohen. Lorin is a prolific jazz bass player and composer who has played quite literally all over the world and his list of collaborations reads like a whos who in jazz, including artists such as Monty Alexander and J

Andrew Hitz, Former Tuba of the Boston Brass, Co-Founder of Pedal Note Media, Host of The Entrepreneurial Musician Podcast

Sep 8th, 2021 59m 9s

This week I'm talking with Andrew Hitz. Andrew is a world-class performer and musician entrepreneur. In fact, his entrepreneurial endeavors are so multi-faceted that it was difficult to come up with a concise episode title! Andrew and I discuss

Sara Sitzer and Mark Fry, Co-Artistic Directors of Chamber Music on the Fox

Aug 23rd, 2021 47m 5s

This week I'm talking with Sara Sitzer and Mark Fry, Co-Artistic Directors of Chamber Music on the Fox. Chamber Music on the Fox is a chamber music program that serves Elgin and other communities west of Chicago. In this episode Sara, Mark, a

Jennet Ingle, Oboist, Entrepreneur, Teacher, Coach, Author...

Aug 9th, 2021 42m 46s

Today I’m having a fascinating conversation with Jennet Ingle, oboist, entrepreneur, teacher, coach, and author. Jennet has put together what she calls a portfolio career. She has managed to create a career that she loves from multiple sources,

Carrie Schafer, Professional Musician and Addiction Recovery Coach

Jul 26th, 2021 37m 44s

In this episode I'm having a conversation with Carrie Schafer. Carrie is a world-class trumpet player, addiction recovery coach, and the founder of Whole Heart Wisdom. Carrie and I talk about her career and how her struggle with addiction insp

Rob Knopper, Percussionist with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Founder of auditionhacker

Jul 12th, 2021 42m 52s

Welcome to Episode 6! Today I'm having a great conversation with Rob Knopper, percussionist with the world-renowned Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and creator of some amazing online programs for musicians. Rob was creating online opportunities w

Jason Heath, Eastman Music Strings Product Manager and Host of Contrabass Conversations Podcast

Jun 28th, 2021 1h 7m

My guest today is Jason Heath. Jason is the strings product manager at Eastman Music Company, a bass player, blogger, and the host of the highly successful podcast Contrabass Conversations, which at the time of this release has produced an ast

Jennifer Marotta, Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music

Jun 14th, 2021 49m 14s

In today's episode I'm having a conversation with Jennifer Marotta, Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music. Jennifer is a trumpet player and former United States Marine with an extensi

Kat and Jeff Grant, Co-Founders of Total Shift Yoga and Soundbath

May 31st, 2021 44m 31s

In this episode I'm having a conversation with Kat and Jeff Grant, the husband and wife team behind Total Shift Yoga and Soundbath. I'll start by stating the obvious...it has been a rough year for everyone. The stress and uncertainty of the pan

Gloria Lum: Cellist, Los Angeles Philharmonic and Founder of Audition Confidential

May 17th, 2021 52m 13s

Today I'm talking with Gloria Lum, cellist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the founder of Audition Confidential. After sitting on more audition committees than she can remember Gloria Lum knows a little something about what it takes to wi

Christopher Still: Second Trumpet, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Founder of Honesty Pill Coaching

May 3rd, 2021 53m 20s

Today I'm talking with Christopher Still, second trumpet with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the founder of Honesty Pill Coaching. What do you do when you have managed to attack your own weaknesses head on by "swallowing the honesty pill" an