Best Bernhard Kerres Podcasts (2024)

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Hunters and Farmers 10:09

1y ago10:09

10:09

Hunters and Farmers is not a podcast on anthropology. Hunters and Farmers describe two different sales approaches. Most musicians try there best to be hunters and forget farming their existing contacts. Find more resources on the brand-new Revibrations App. You find the app on the Apple App and the Google Play stores. There you also have the opport…

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On Practicing 9:51

1y ago9:51

9:51

More often than not, we focus on our mistakes when practicing and rehearsing. But nobody is interested in us performing without mistakes! Everyone wants to be touched by our music. We, therefore, need to change the way we practice. Find more resources on the brand-new Revibrations App. You find the app on the Apple App and the Google Play stores. T…

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Forget Social Media! 15:25

1y ago15:25

15:25

Social media is a waste of your time. It does not help you build meaningful connections unless you have over 10.000 followers. Focus on personal meetings, phone calls, well-researched and well-written e-mails instead. Find more resources on the brand-new Revibrations App. You find the app on the Apple App and the Google Play stores. There you also …

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Apple Music Classical is the Wrong Move 13:34

1+ y ago13:34

13:34

Apple just launched the long-awaited Apple Music Classical app. Since Apple acquired Primephonic in August 2021, we have waited for that. But is a new music app dedicated to classical music the right move? Bernhard Kerres argues that is the wrong move for many reasons - especially because it puts classical music once more in an elitist ivory tower.…

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From Student to Master 11:19

1+ y ago11:19

11:19

In the first episode of 2023, Bernhard Kerres talks about the path from student to master. He compares a musician's career with a second adolescence. To become your own artist, you need to redefine your relationship with your teachers and mentors. Find more resources on the brand-new Revibrations App. You find the app on the Apple App and the Googl…

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Music is Political. 8:48

2+ y ago8:48

8:48

With the war in Ukraine, some musicians say they do not understand politics. They use that as an excuse for not standing up for their values. In many countries, music and the arts are protected in the constitution. Does that special protection not mean one should engage even more in the greater good of our communities? If you want to support #music…

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01/22 Guitarist Heike Matthiesen on Female Composers 38:21

2+ y ago38:21

38:21

Have you ever wondered why there are just so few female guitarists? You will find even fewer female composers whose works are performed. Heike Matthiesen changes both. She is a leading female guitarist who played all over the world. She is also an advocate for female composers. In that role, she is a board member of the Archiv Frau & Musik (Archive…

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20/21 Money! 💰💰💰 10:10

2+ y ago10:10

10:10

Negotiating fees is one of the toughest topics for any musician. Putting a number to us as person does not feel right. And then there is always someone who offers a concert for a lower fee. Bernhard Kerres introduces a different view point on fees and negotiating your contract. If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Courses on career mana…

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19/21 Smile! 😊 9:25

3y ago9:25

9:25

With more and more live concerts happening, Bernhard Kerres is astonished about how "office like" many musicians behave at concerts. He has a simple remedy: smile! If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Courses on career management and entrepreneurship for classical musicians, you find the details here: www.beyourownmanager.com. To find o…

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18/21 The Album is Dead. Long Live Streaming! 10:31

3y ago10:31

10:31

One can wine about the decline in classical music audiences or look at the facts. Especially during the COVID19 pandemic, more and more people have turned to classical music. Streaming has long overtaken album sales. It is time for any musician to re-think their recording strategies and be present on all streaming platforms. Stop thinking about alb…

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17/21 I am a Musician - Flutist Veronika Vitazkova 24:22

3y ago24:22

24:22

"I am a musician. I am free. I play what I want, when I want, with who I want." - Flutist Veronika Vitazkova in an interview with Bernhard Kerres. Veronika has over 50 different flutes and plays them all. She accepts the challenge to learn playing a new flute within weeks and to perform publicly with it or even record a soundtrack with it. Yes, she…

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16/21 Sit Still! 11:14

3y ago11:14

11:14

We have been treating classical music performances stricter than any religious services. Isn't it time to to actually consider the audiences more? Why do people come to a concert? Can one only appreciate music by sitting completely still and silently? Bernhard Kerres ponders these questions in the latest episode of the BYOM Podcast. If you are inte…

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15/21 If You Want to Go Far, Go Together 19:11

3y ago19:11

19:11

There is just so much we can achieve alone. Science has shown that peer groups are immensely powerful. We have not only implemented in the BYOM community but experienced Working-Out-Loud Groups as well as MasterMinds. In this episode Bernhard Kerres has tips on how to set up your own Successful Musician Group. If you are interested in the Be Your O…

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14/21 The Joy and the Anxiety of Performing Live Again 9:49

3y ago9:49

9:49

Luckily the world is opening up again. Live concerts are popping up again. A great joy for musicians and audiences. But with all the joy one can not neglect the anxiety of performing in front of a live audience after such a long break. Bernhard Kerres has five steps to overcome that anxiety. If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Courses …

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13/21 Get in the Head of Audience Members 12:05

3y ago12:05

12:05

Many presenters and musicians treat concerts and opera performances almost in a religious way. Only enlightened people are allowed to worship the high art of classical music. The end of the COVID19 pandemic allows us to rethink that. A great first step is observing audience members and listening to them. The book, Bernhard mentions, is Value Propos…

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12/21 Clarinet to Go - Meet Bettina Aust 28:33

3+ y ago28:33

28:33

Bettina Aust is an outstanding young clarinetist from Germany. She won several prizes and has performed around the world. Bettina has just released her latest album Fin de Siècle with music from the beginning of the 20th century. Her brother, Robert Aust is the pianist on the recording. In the conversation with Bernhard Kerres, Bettina Aust talks a…

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11/21 The nexTus Festival is coming! 49:56

3+ y ago49:56

49:56

Meet three out of sixty artists behind the nexTus Festival. The singers Monika Kertesz, Sofia Livotov, and Benjamin Hewat-Craw are not only great musicians, members of the BYOM Community, but they are also part of the 10 people committee that organises the nexTus Festival in less than three months. The nexTus Festival starts on April 17th 2021. The…

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10/21 When Will the World Return to Normal? 16:44

3+ y ago16:44

16:44

In a recent Clubhouse discussion, Bernhard Kerres was asked, when the world would return to normal after the pandemic. The answer - probably never. In this podcast Bernhard analyses four trends around the pandemic and its impact on classical music. From that he derives tips for classical musicians to have a successful career post-pandemic. Curious …

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09/21 Don't Be Shy to Be an Introvert 9:54

3+ y ago9:54

9:54

Surprisingly to audience members, many musicians are introverts. They communicate through their instruments. Bernhard has some concrete tips in how to deal as a musician with being an introvert off stage. Curious about the upcoming nexTus Festival of the BYOM community? - Check it out: nextus.beyourownmanager.com. If you are interested in the Be Yo…

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08/21 Another 80:20 Rule 11:59

3+ y ago11:59

11:59

Driving for excellence is key to your artistic profile. But if you apply that drive for excellence to all your activities, you will be slowed down and frustrated. Bernhard Kerres offers a little exercise on where to utilise your drive for excellence and where to avoid it. And he looks forward to the results of the little exercise he has for you. If…

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07/21 Breaking the Recording Chains 11:26

3+ y ago11:26

11:26

Recordings have been technically limited by time. There were only so many minutes you could press on an LP or a CD. But with streaming taking over, that changes completely. This allows musicians to be significantly more creative in sharing their recorded music. If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Webinars on career management and entre…

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06/21 Does Form Follow Function? 11:54

3+ y ago11:54

11:54

With opera houses and concert houses closed in so many parts of the world due to the pandemic, on can question the almost cultist tradition of concert and opera performances. As beautiful as they might be to the illuminati, they might stop many people from enjoying classical music. The pandemic is a good time to re-think of how we share our music a…

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05/21 Your Secret Pet Projects 11:47

3+ y ago11:47

11:47

Many musicians have amazing creative projects but keep them secret from the world. There are pianists writing pop songs. There are cellists finding their roots in folk music. Others are painting, cooking, writing etc. Bernhard Kerres argues that it is time to reveal and share your secret projects. They are an important part of your Lovemar. If you …

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04/21 Groundhogs, Ostriches, and Penguins 17:11

3+ y ago17:11

17:11

The COVID19 pandemic has been a massive challenge to classical music and performing arts. Musicians have, in our experience, reacted in three ways: like a groundhog hoping that things will get better when they wake up again, like ostriches, ignoring what is happening, and hoping that everything will be back to normal when they raise their head, and…

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03/21 Be Adventurous in the Digital World! 9:57

3+ y ago9:57

9:57

The various lockdowns and closures of cultural institutions is challenging. Many musicians have taken to the internet to share their music. But is it enough to replace the physical experience with a digital one? Bernhard Kerres argues, that musicians should use this unusual times to experiment and to see the any event from the audiences' perspectiv…

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02/21 What Promoters Will Look At 8:41

3+ y ago8:41

8:41

We are often asked, how promoters find talent. Recommendations and the personal network is definitely still the best and most successful way to get in touch with promoters. Over the years, promoters have learned not only to look at competitions, but also at social media for talent they are interested in. How will that change through the COVID19 cri…

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01/21 Happy New Year! 🍀 8:43

3+ y ago8:43

8:43

Welcome to the 2021! We all hope that it will be better than the last one. Bernhard Kerres has a few tips for you how to best start the New Year. If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Webinars on career management and entrepreneurship for classical musicians, you find the details here: www.beyourownmanager.com. To find out more about Ber…

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19/20 You are Qualified! 🏁 11:04

3+ y ago11:04

11:04

Musicians should neither worry about being part of the ocean of greatness, nor should they worry about competition. Horse compete. Musicians don't. But finding one's own Lovemark, the Why one makes music is key to differentiate oneself in that ocean of greatness. If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Webinars on career management and ent…

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18/20 Am I Good Enough? (AGAIN...) 🛑 9:21

3+ y ago9:21

9:21

Self-doubt and perceived competition stop many musicians in their growth. They forget that they actually have already mastered greatness with all the hours and hard work they put in. Before even entering university, they are close to the 10,000 hours to greatness Malcolm Gladwell cites. Bernhard Kerres suggests to acknowledge your greatness and ign…

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17/20 How Much Do You Practice? 6:10

3+ y ago6:10

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You can practice at least three hours a day or not more than three hours a day. The little difference in phrasing between "at least" and "not more" seems insignificant but changes the quality of our practicing immensely. Bernhard Kerres explain the impact a change like that can have on the quality of your practicing and therefore your career. If yo…

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Inspiring Your Curiosity - Meet Flutist Daniela Sanchez 7:24

3+ y ago7:24

7:24

The flutist Daniela Sanchez is a versatile, passionate Venezuelan chamber and orchestra musician currently based in Germany. From a young age she learned the value and strong power of the music within society, which has been her inspiration in every project that she carries out. Besides being a performing artist she has also developed a deep love f…

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Harmony Across Continents - Pianist and Composer Bogatay Köprülü 5:16

3+ y ago5:16

5:16

Bogatay Köprülü, a multi-faceted composer and pianist from Istanbul, questing after true knowledge regarding ancient roots of harmony by seeking for esoteric, scientific and historical thinking ambits. One of his latest composition “Concerto for Piano” received the 1st prize from the jury at the "Eczacıbaşı National Composition Contest” in Izmir, T…

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The Relativity of One Minute - Meet Pianist Izabela Jutrzenka-Trzebiatowska 4:22

3+ y ago4:22

4:22

Polish pianist Izabela Jutrzenka-Trzebiatowska is best known for salon music interpretation and her recent album „Chopin". As a pianist and researcher – doctoral student of the Academy of Music in Krakow - her main focus is music of the 19th century. She enjoys traveling around the world performing both solo recitals and among others both Chopins p…

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Enjoying an Espresso and a Glas of Wine with Guitarist Heike Matthiesen 4:07

3+ y ago4:07

4:07

Charismatic stage presence united with an overwhelming joy of playing: Heike Matthiesen is a unparalleled exception in today’s guitar world with intelligent programs which always fascinate her audience. The press writes about her, using superlatives like: “guitar music to bow down to”, “world class”, “wonderful”. www.heikematthiesen.com Classic On …

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16/20 Thinking Beyond Concert Halls 9:56

3+ y ago9:56

9:56

Is the future of music making in opera houses and concert halls? Yes, but probably not only. Bernhard Kerres argues that especially with the crisis of COVID19 it is time to think of delivering music to people in other ways than just opera houses and concert halls. If you are interested in the Be Your Own Manager Webinars on career management and en…

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True Co-Creation with Pianist Vito Lattarulo and the Trio Fontaine 9:58

4y ago9:58

9:58

Under Vito Lattarulo’s direction, the Sinfonie Orchester Biel Solothurn plays a crisp, fresh young Verdi, whose juicy melodies the listener cannot escape. The tempi are absolutely singer-friendly [...]”. Vito Lattarulo’s performances and his recent Summer concert at Theater Orchester Biel Solothurn, in Switzerland, have had consistent success with …

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No Escape from Classical Music - Violinist Susanne Hehenberger 5:38

4y ago5:38

5:38

Austrian violinist Susanne Hehenberger dedicated her live to music both as performing artist and teacher. As concert master of the Sinfonietta Da Camera Salzburg and one of the initiators of the Corona Concert Hall, she plays an active role in keeping music accessible via digital platforms during the Corona crisis. The concert series “Frauenstimmen…

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Esperanza Restucci is Opening the Doors to Your Soul 6:50

4y ago6:50

6:50

Chilean singer Esperanza Restucci is one of the most brilliant independent voices of the moment. Her background as a popsinger but also the training as a classical soprano opens a wide range of musical facets. Challenging normal structures in the world of classical music leads to fascinating interdisciplinary stage programs with chamber music and h…

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Chopin with a Sparkle - with Pianist Aleksandra Bobrowska 4:17

4y ago4:17

4:17

Aleksandra Bobrowska is a classical pianist, with an unconventional approach to presenting music to varied audiences. She has performed in most European countries as well as in China, Japan, Russia and the USA; her last three concert seasons included over a hundred performances each. She is interested in a diverse repertoire, which she performs on …

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An Invitation to the Night Garden from Jo Anne Sukumaran 5:23

4y ago5:23

5:23

Happily going beyond the traditional concert hall, Jo Anne Sukumaran brings an unconventional and refreshing approach to classical music making. Curious and adventurous, her playful approach to the bassoon belies a sharp technical ability that has built her reputation for bringing to life a diverse range of styles. In 2017, she chose to focus on so…

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A Fine Scent - Flutist Fatin Khuri 4:53

4y ago4:53

4:53

German-born flutist Fatin Khuri enjoys a diverse musical life as a soloist, passionate orchestra and chamber musician. A versatile flutist and piccoloist, she is praised for her effortless and authentic performances. Fatin is frequently invited to perform as principal and section flutist with numerous esteemed ensembles, such as Brussels (Radio) Ph…

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A Bag of Colourful Candies with Mezzo-Soprano Monika Kertész 5:29

4y ago5:29

5:29

Monika Kertész Hungarian-Bulgarian born mezzo-soprano is recognized and praised for her velvety warm voice and for her stage presence with deep emotionality and musicality. Monika expresses her artistic and musical versatility in numerous forms starting from opera, operetta, oratorio and song repertoire to contemporary music, and in addition she al…

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A Quiet Place in a VUCA World - Pianist Katarina Andjelković 6:01

4y ago6:01

6:01

Katarina Andjelković, a Serbian pianist based in Vienna, recently started a new passion-project Piano ReDiscovered that is bringing back to life the forgotten, unperformed or unjustly underrepresented works of classical piano repertoire. During the lockdown 2020 she recorded the first album of this music, Quietudes, in the technically limited condi…

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When Music tells Stories that Matter - Flutist Caitlin Berger 3:33

4y ago3:33

3:33

Caitlin Berger is a Montreal-based flutist and flute teacher who primarily enjoys performing in solo and chamber recitals. Through her performance projects, she tells stories and connects with audiences about social issues, music, and life itself. Caitlin recently created a virtual concert series entitled Caitlin’s Cozy Concerts, which she hosts an…

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Another Tesla created by Violinist Anastasia Kozlova and Michael Bulychev-Okser 6:49

4y ago6:49

6:49

Violinist Anastasia Kozlova performs chamber music recitals as well as theatrical and solo programs across The Netherlands and abroad. Organising events such as Festival Groeneveld, she sees it as a personal mission to show the beauty of classical music to 30+ generations. Making classical music applicable in everyday life. Michael Bulychev-Okser i…

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Mozart, but not alla turca - meet Turkish pianist Birce Polat 5:35

4y ago5:35

5:35

"A deeply feeling & technically skilled pianist that successfully communicates with her audience.” -Prof. Manfred Aust A unique classical musician accompanied by a pinch of scholarly ambition - staging monographic performances illuminated with handcrafted keynote speeches: Birce Polat is the personification of a Renaissance soul with diverse talent…

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Passion and Phantasy with Violist Erika Cedeño 5:54

4y ago5:54

5:54

Erika Cedeño is a passionate and charismatic venezuelan violist inspired by the connecting and expressive power of music. Her performances as soloist and chamber musician, lead her through diverse Halls and Chamber Music Festivals in Europe and Latin America. Erika is also a very experienced orchestra player, currently playing at the Deutsche Radio…

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Marija Andjic talks to Marija Andjic 8:42

4y ago8:42

8:42

Serbian pianist Marija Andjic, currently based in Vienna, makes it her mission to help everyone she encounters understand music and discover it´s beauty. As a pianist and a chamber musician, she performed at concerts and competitions throughout Europe. She won the first prize at the XI International Competition of Young Pianists in Niš, Serbia, for…

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A Beautiful Night presented by Soprano Sofia Livotov and Tenor Satriya Krisna 4:37

4y ago4:37

4:37

Praised for her velvet timbre, soprano Sofia Livotov is a versatile artist, equally at ease in opera, art-song, and contemporary music. Based in London, Sofia has performed at international venues and festivals, such as Tête à Tête Festival (UK), Tonhalle Zurich (Switzerland) and TivoliVredenburg (Netherlands). In 2019 she has made her successful a…

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A Dedication to the Ocean by Composer and Pianist Arabella Brunner 5:28

4y ago5:28

5:28

Arabella Brunner is a psychologist and composer from the capital of classical music, Vienna. Her thoughtful and emotional piano music is often described as awakening listeners to their personal longings, while creating a certain atmosphere that allows for self-reflection, serenity and dream-gazing. Arabella’s wish is to inspire others to live accor…

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