Best Michael M Cook Podcasts (2024)

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The Greatest Decision | Pastor Glenn Reynolds 37:14

1h ago37:14

37:14

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Dr. Jonathan M. Gregoire: Creative Coach, Performing Artist, Arts Educator 37:54

2d ago37:54

37:54

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-talen…

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Honor Weekend | Pastor Michael Brueseke 36:03

9d ago36:03

36:03

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Behind the Scenes 26:43

9d ago26:43

26:43

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…

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Bread of Life | Pastor Michael Brueseke 46:51

16d ago46:51

46:51

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Michael Cooke: San Francisco Composers Chamber Orchestra 47:27

16d ago47:27

47:27

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 gradu…

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Do Your Own Hike 15:37

23d ago15:37

15:37

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 DreamVance. You can join m…

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My Father's Business | Pastor Sam Powell 37:38

27d ago37:38

37:38

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Chad Lawson: Where We Are 43:11

1M ago43:11

43:11

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, a…

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The Jesus Who Heals | Pastor Michael Brueseke 44:18

1M ago44:18

44:18

June 9, 2024

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Happiest Musician Minisode: FLOW 20:24

1M ago20:24

20:24

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 e…

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Shame Off You | Pastor Michael Brueseke 46:29

1M ago46:29

46:29

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Hannah Reimann: Stretto Pianos 41:20

1M ago41:20

41:20

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 …

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I’m Just Happy to be Here | Pastor Brandon Cook 32:35

2M ago32:35

32:35

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Live AMA with Ashley Danyew 56:56

2M ago56:56

56:56

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…

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The Secret Key to Time Management 19:04

2M ago19:04

19:04

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 Essentialism, by Greg McKeown Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining…

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Zeal For Your House | Pastor Michael Brueseke 39:05

2M ago39:05

39:05

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T.D. Ellis: Bassoonist, Contractor, and owner of Trevco Music! 38:02

2M ago38:02

38:02

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 Th…

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Above Average | Pastor Michael Brueseke 43:07

2M ago43:07

43:07

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Can you CUT Your Way to Success? 20:34

2M ago20:34

20:34

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. You can register here, and enjoy an hour with two season…

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Come & See | Pastor Michael Brueseke 39:13

3M ago39:13

39:13

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Gabe Bolkosky: a New Philosophy of Practice 39:15

3M ago39:15

39:15

In this fascinating episode, my guest Gabe Bolkosky and I discuss: Childhood development How music education can promote personal growth Creating an online platform for musicians to practice and improve with a nurturing community and personalized guidance Practicing music without self-criticism Parallel growth in music and entrepreneurship Violinis…

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Plot Twist | Dr. Donna Pisani 37:57

3M ago37:57

37:57

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Live AMA with Khara Wolf 56:15

3M ago56:15

56:15

Ask Me Anything! This live zoom event with two musical entrepreneurs took place on April 11, 2024. We discussed websites, getting STARTED, musical income streams, pricing strategies and money mindset. Khara Wolf is at https://www.websitesbykhara.com You can sign up for my NEXT AMA event, with Ashley Danyew! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Class…

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You Don’t Have to Carry it | Pastor Michael Brueseke 44:05

3M ago44:05

44:05

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Happiest Musician Minisode: What if you don't NEED the money? 12:33

3M ago12:33

12:33

I've had conversations in the past two weeks with no fewer than four people who claim a good reason for undercharging, or avoiding price increases, or even declining to look at the money at all in their creative lives! And I celebrate you if you are in that fortunate position! If you aren't in a space of urgency around money, that's wonderful. But …

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Captivated | Pastor Michael Brueseke 44:29

3M ago44:29

44:29

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Ashley Danyew: Musician and Company 38:51

3M ago38:51

38:51

Enrollment is open NOW for my Happiest Musician Accelerator, a three month program that helps musicians to uncap their income and thrive in their creative careers! I'd love to help you to create income and authority for yourself. Ashley Danyew, Ph.D. is a musician, educator, writer, and entrepreneur. She is the Founder and Editor of Musician & Co.,…

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It is Finished | Pastor Michael Brueseke 36:19

4M ago36:19

36:19

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Looking Forward: Work Life Balance 5 24:21

4M ago24:21

24:21

Thanks for sticking with me through this 5 day challenge! Today, we recapped a bit about the three pillars of Time, Money, and Joy that are available for us to adjust all the time, within our portfolio careers. I hope you've been able to take a little bit of agency around these pillars this week! Here’s my question - NOW WHAT? What are you going to…

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About JOY: Work Life Balance 4 23:48

4M ago23:48

23:48

I'm sharing my live challenge with you this week! Listen along to snippets of our daily live sessions: Seeking Work Life Balance for the Working Living Musician! Today we talked about JOY. What are the things you love the most to do or experience, and how can you tweak your portfolio to do MORE of the things you love and FEWER of the things you don…

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About TIME: Work Life Balance 3 28:08

4M ago28:08

28:08

I'm sharing my live challenge with you this week! Listen along to snippets of our daily live sessions: Seeking Work Life Balance for the Working Living Musician! Today we talked about TIME. How every YES has a NO in it, how to prioritize YOURSELF, how to take control of your time so you can do what YOU want. If you'd like to join us in the room for…

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About the MONEY: Work Life Balance 2 24:33

4M ago24:33

24:33

I'm sharing my live challenge with you this week! Listen along to snippets of our daily live sessions: Seeking Work Life Balance for the Working Living Musician! Today we talked about the money. How to get clear on the outflows, how to stop playing games with the money - and how to optimize your income portfolio to bring you what you want! If you'd…

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Why it's so HARD - Work Life Balance 1 16:20

4M ago16:20

16:20

I'm sharing my live challenge with you this week! Listen along to snippets of our daily live sessions: Seeking Work Life Balance for the Working Living Musician! Today we talked about how hard it can be for us, as musicians, to make our livings and how we all do a million things both artistic and non-. The OPPORTUNITY I see here is that because we …

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Preparation | Pastor Michael Brueseke 42:43

4M ago42:43

42:43

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Brendan Slocumb: From musician to best-selling author! 24:52

4M ago24:52

24:52

I'm offering a FREE Five Day Challenge starting March 25. Seeking Work-Life Balance, for the WORKING, LIVING Musician. We'll meet on zoom (or you'll enjoy the replay) every day to look at how you could intentionally rebalance your pillars of MONEY, TIME, and JOY and thrive in your creative career! Register here Today you'll hear my interview with B…

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What To Pray | Pastor Evan Boyle 32:27

4M ago32:27

32:27

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Hitting the CAP 14:36

4M ago14:36

14:36

I love performing, but when it comes in a surge like it has this week, it reminds me that the cap exists. This is beyond the maximum amount of time I can spend playing in orchestras. But what if I need more money than this? Or need to have a life that works for ME? I'm offering a FREE Five Day Challenge starting March 25. Seeking Work-Life Balance,…

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Get to the Secret Place | Pastor Michael Brueseke 46:50

4M ago46:50

46:50

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Helen Cha-Pyo: Conductor, Educator, and Arts Leader 41:16

4M ago41:16

41:16

It's incredible to speak with Helen Cha-Pyo because she is so filled with joy and wisdom. Her optimism about the next generation of humans is inspiring, as is her mission and story. This is a feel-good episode if I've ever recorded one! What is YOUR artistic mission statement? You'll want to lean into this question as you listen to Helen's story! H…

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Happiest Musician Minisode: Money Hygiene 9:55

4M ago9:55

9:55

Psst - I’m entering my pre-launch phase for the Happiest Musician Accelerator, a three month group program designed to help classical musicians uncap their income and thrive in their creative careers. If you have been feeling like there’s MORE out there for you - but something is keeping you stuck? I’d love to speak with you. I have secret early-en…

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Persistent Prayer | Pastor Megan Brueseke 39:28

4M ago39:28

39:28

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Happiest Musician Minisodes: Tune in to Excellence 13:51

5M ago13:51

13:51

Whether you are sitting in the orchestra or embarked on any other creative enterprise or business, your reactions to others can influence your own experience and trajectory! Let's talk about that. Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative car…

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The Lord's Prayer | Pastor Michael Brueseke 41:51

5M ago41:51

41:51

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Michael Pratt: The Copyists 42:11

5M ago42:11

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On the faculty at Princeton for over 45 years, Michael Pratt has built one of the premiere music performance programs in American liberal arts universities. He has conducted instrumental works and opera from five centuries in Princeton and in international halls. He was made a Honorary Member of the Royal College of Music, London by King Charles II…

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Thanks | Pastor Evan Boyle 34:22

5M ago34:22

34:22

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Happiest Musician Minisode: CEO Level Work 14:03

5M ago14:03

14:03

I had a really busy day last week and I played and taught and spoke really well! Am I winning? Or is there something else I need to think about? (SPOILER: there is!) Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an ep…

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The Power of Please | Pastor Glenn Reynolds 36:43

5M ago36:43

36:43

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John Jeter: Rediscovering the music of Louis Ballard 42:11

5M ago42:11

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John Jeter has been music director and conductor of the Fort Smith Symphony since 1997. He is the recipient of the Governor’s Award for “Individual Artist of the State of Arkansas”, the Helen M. Thompson Award presented by the League of American Orchestras, and the Mayor’s Achievement Award for services to the City of Fort Smith. Jeter has guest co…

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S5 Ep. 3 - Jewish Texts and Ideas in the Medieval World: The Time Before Print (feat. Dr. Micha Perry) 55:03

5M ago55:03

55:03

In this episode, Dr. Ma'asehyahu Isra-Ul sits down with Dr. Micha Perry from the University of Haifa in Israel to discuss the Medieval world and the impact of literacy and writing on religious communities. Covering topics like Eldad the Danite, the Babylonian Talmud and the Book of Eli film, this episode is a nice teaser for the newly initiated int…

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