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Finding your SELF in Paradise with Steve Snyder and Michael Benner. An introduction to Focused Passion.


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Finding your SELF in Paradise with Steve Snyder and Michael Benner. An introduction to Focused Passion.
A free sampling of the Premium Audio Programs from FocusedPassion.com Compelling conversations and guided meditations to solve your problems and heal your heart. Growth, Success, and Fulfillment -- listen and learn
The Streets Dept Podcast features one-on-one conversations with the creative minds shaping the world around us from street artists to poets, activists to politicians, small business owners to community organizers. The podcast is hosted by Conrad Benner and new episodes come out every other week!
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Podcasts about Juggling and interviews with jugglers, produced by eJuggle and the International Jugglers' Association. Please support the IJA by visiting www.juggle.org and become a member today!
Contrabass Conversations features interviews and performances from top leaders in the world of the bass. Podcast host Jason Heath dives deep into what makes these world-class artists tick. With over 2 million downloads, Contrabass Conversations is the most popular podcast for double bassists. Join the community and experience life on the low end of the spectrum!
The Ageless Wisdom Show on KPFK-FM in L.A.. Visit http:www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call (818) 569-3017 for more information. To learn more about Michael's private counceling, visit http://www.MichaelBenner.com. To learn more about Michael's book, visit http://www.FearlessIntelligence.com.By Michael Benner
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The Ageless Wisdom Mystery School with Michael Benner


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Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times with Phil Goldberg
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The Ageless Wisdom Show on KPFK-FM in L.A.. Visit http:www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call (818) 569-3017 for more information. To learn more about Michael's Fearless Intelligence Classes visit http://www.FearlessIntelligence.com. To learn more about Michael's other projects please visit http://www.MichaelBenner.com.…
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The Art of Abundance with Dennis Merritt Jones
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The Ageless Wisdom Show on KPFK-FM in L.A.. Visit http:www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call (818) 569-3017 for more information. To learn more about Michael's Fearless Intelligence Classes visit http://www.FearlessIntelligence.com. To learn more about Michael's other projects please visit http://www.MichaelBenner.com.…
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Drop Everything with Dan Holzman


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Lindsay Benner on “Drop Everything” podcast with host Dan Holzman
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Host: Dan Holzman Guests: Lindsay Benner talks about her career as a professional juggler and variety performer. Also on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drop-everything-with-dan-holzman/id1239275607By Daniel Holzman
Thomas Fiorini is a member of the bass section of the Brussels Philharmonic and is an active performer in many genres.Equally at home on the bass guitar, he has performed with acts such as Rob Thomas, Gap Mangione, Bjork, Dave Samuels, Gregg Allman and top Belgian singers like Sarah Bettens, Stan Van Samang, Natalia, Niels Destadsbader, Belle Perez…
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Contrabass Conversations double bass life


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766: Thomas Fiorini on orchestral playing
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Thomas Fiorini is a member of the bass section of the Brussels Philharmonic and is an active performer in many genres.Equally at home on the bass guitar, he has performed with acts such as Rob Thomas, Gap Mangione, Bjork, Dave Samuels, Gregg Allman and top Belgian singers like Sarah Bettens, Stan Van Samang, Natalia, Niels Destadsbader, Belle Perez…
Michael Kurth has had a remarkable career both as a member of the Atlanta Symphony bass section and as a composer. The Atlanta Symphony has commissioned and premiered many of his orchestral and choral works. A recording on the ASO Media label is scheduled for commercial release on CD and digital platforms in February 2019, including Everything Last…
Michael Kurth has had a remarkable career both as a member of the Atlanta Symphony bass section and as a composer. The Atlanta Symphony has commissioned and premiered many of his orchestral and choral works. A recording on the ASO Media label is scheduled for commercial release on CD and digital platforms in February 2019, including Everything Last…
Brent Edmondson has made one of the most remarkable pandemic pivots of any musician I know. After spending the last several years subbing regularly with the Philadelphia Orchestra and performing with many other ensembles, Brent found himself, like so many other musicians, with a blank calendar in front of him. Brent saw the writing on the wall and …
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Contrabass Conversations double bass life


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764: Brent Edmondson on composing for Netflix
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Brent Edmondson has made one of the most remarkable pandemic pivots of any musician I know. After spending the last several years subbing regularly with the Philadelphia Orchestra and performing with many other ensembles, Brent found himself, like so many other musicians, with a blank calendar in front of him. Brent saw the writing on the wall and …
Paul Thompson has spent the pandemic focusing on his YouTube Channel, and the results have been tremendous. has been playing bass professionally for over 25 years, including recording and touring stints with trumpeter Maynard Ferguson and saxophonist Stanley Turrentine. He is currently an adjunct professor of Jazz Bass at Duquesne University and We…
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763: Paul Thompson on developing his YouTube Channel
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Paul Thompson has spent the pandemic focusing on his YouTube Channel, and the results have been tremendous. has been playing bass professionally for over 25 years, including recording and touring stints with trumpeter Maynard Ferguson and saxophonist Stanley Turrentine. He is currently an adjunct professor of Jazz Bass at Duquesne University and We…
Jon McCullough-Benner recently released a great new book called An Auditioning Double Bassist’s Tool Kit: Bowings, Fingerings, and Useful Tips for Standard Audition Repertoire. In this book, he shares his wealth of knowledge learned over his years in a detailed and compelling fashion. Jon joined the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra as its Principal Bas…
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762: Jon McCullough-Benner on The Auditioning Bassist's Tool Kit
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Jon McCullough-Benner recently released a great new book called An Auditioning Double Bassist's Tool Kit: Bowings, Fingerings, and Useful Tips for Standard Audition Repertoire. In this book, he shares his wealth of knowledge learned over his years in a detailed and compelling fashion. Jon joined the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra as its Principal Bas…
Zach VanderGraaff is an elementary school general music teacher who has been adapting his teaching during the global pandemic in interesting ways. He launched his website Dynamic Music Room prior to the pandemic, and he has been offering resources like his 9 weeks of online lessons survival pack to teachers looking for guidance in unfamiliar new fo…
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761: Zach VanderGraaff on teaching general music during a pandemic
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Zach VanderGraaff is an elementary school general music teacher who has been adapting his teaching during the global pandemic in interesting ways. He launched his website Dynamic Music Room prior to the pandemic, and he has been offering resources like his 9 weeks of online lessons survival pack to teachers looking for guidance in the unfamiliar ne…
In addition to a thriving career as a composer and podcast host, Garrett Hope has been using Steinberg’s new music notation software Dorico for several years. After having Daniel Spreadbury, Product Marketing Manager for Dorico, on the podcast, I decided to sit down with Garrett to talk through my experiences with the software as a novice and his a…
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760: Garrett Hope on Dorico and portfolio careers
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In addition to a thriving career as a composer and podcast host, Garrett Hope has been using Steinberg’s new music notation software Dorico for several years. After having Daniel Spreadbury, Product Marketing Manager for Dorico, on the podcast, I decided to sit down with Garrett to talk through my experiences with the software as a novice and his a…
The Ageless Wisdom Show on KPFK-FM in L.A.. Visit http:www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call (818) 569-3017 for more information. To learn more about Michael's Fearless Intelligence Classes visit http://www.FearlessIntelligence.com. To learn more about Michael's other projects please visit http://www.MichaelBenner.com.…
Susan Cahill has been rethinking the entire senior recital experience for her students at the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music. In addition to playing a traditional senior recital, she has reconfigured the senior recital concept into a variety of new options: Composition for bassists Multi Instrumental Techniques for bassists Chamber T…
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Contrabass Conversations double bass life


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759: Susan Cahill on reimagining senior recitals
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Susan Cahill has been rethinking the entire senior recital experience for her students at the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music. In addition to playing a traditional senior recital, she has reconfigured the senior recital concept into a variety of new options: Composition for bassists Multi Instrumental Techniques for bassists Chamber T…
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Drop Everything with Dan Holzman


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Al Millar on “Drop Everything” podcast with host Dan Holzman
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Host: Dan Holzman Guests: Al Millar talks about juggling, street performing, and his career as Alakazam. Also on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drop-everything-with-dan-holzman/id1239275607By Daniel Holzman
We’re talking today with Trevor Jones of The Scholarship Roadmap about the value of a college education and the critical importance of finding a school that fits a student’s needs and a scholarship that makes it possible. Trevor is doing great work connecting students to colleges. Learn more about his work on his website, and follow The Scholarship…
We’re talking today with Trevor Jones of The Scholarship Roadmap about the value of a college education and the critical importance of finding a school that fits a student's needs and a scholarship that makes it possible. Trevor is doing great work connecting students to colleges. Learn more about his work on his website, and follow The Scholarship…
We’re joined today by past podcast guest David White, who has played for many Broadway and National Touring shows, including Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, The Bridges Of Madison County, Motown: The Musical, The Producers, HAIR!, Guys & Dolls and The Illusionists: Turn Of The Century. We talk about a wide array of topics, including the pandemic’s…
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757: David White on music school vs real world experience
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We’re joined today by past podcast guest David White, who has played for many Broadway and National Touring shows, including Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, The Bridges Of Madison County, Motown: The Musical, The Producers, HAIR!, Guys & Dolls and The Illusionists: Turn Of The Century. We talk about a wide array of topics, including the pandemic’s…
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The Ageless Wisdom Mystery School with Michael Benner


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Fearless Intelligence Interview on KKNW-AM
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Reversing the confusion, heartache, pressure, and tension of fear. Visit http:www.TheAgelessWisdom.com or call (818) 569-3017 for more information. To learn more about Michael's Fearless Intelligence Classes visit http://www.FearlessIntelligence.com. To learn more about Michael's other projects please visit http://www.MichaelBenner.com.…
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Drop Everything with Dan Holzman


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Taylor Glenn and Josie Mae on “Drop Everything” podcast with host Dan Holzman
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Host: Dan Holzman Guests: Taylor Glenn and Josie Mae talk about recent issues in the juggling community. Also on itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drop-everything-with-dan-holzman/id1239275607By Daniel Holzman
Brandi Disterheft’s latest album Surfboard, featuring tenor sax legend George Coleman and Brazilian drummer Portinho, has been turning a lot of heads since its release. The project gestated in Disterheft’s decade-long musical relationship with Portinho, whom she met through Mueller soon after she moved to New York from Canada in 2010 to study with …
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756: Brandi Disterheft on Surfboard and NYC life
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Brandi Disterheft’s latest album Surfboard, featuring tenor sax legend George Coleman and Brazilian drummer Portinho, has been turning a lot of heads since its release. The project gestated in Disterheft’s decade-long musical relationship with Portinho, whom she met through Mueller soon after she moved to New York from Canada in 2010 to study with …
Originally from Australia, Jeremy Watt spent 16 years freelancing through the UK and Europe, including stints as guest principal in Spanish, Norwegian and UK orchestras. Jeremy worked extensively with the UK’s finest ensembles, including the Philharmonia and London Symphony Orchestras. In 2018, Jeremy obtained a permanent position with the City of …
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755: Jeremy Watt on pandemic projects and auditioning later in life
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Originally from Australia, Jeremy Watt spent 16 years freelancing through the UK and Europe, including stints as guest principal in Spanish, Norwegian and UK orchestras. Jeremy worked extensively with the UK’s finest ensembles, including the Philharmonia and London Symphony Orchestras. In 2018, Jeremy obtained a permanent position with the City of …
Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Kris Funn is part of the jazz faculty at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins. Kris released his first debut album, Cornerstore, in 2017, and he is an active performer internationally and in the Baltimore/Washington D.C. area. We dig into all kinds of topics, like what Baltimore is like (and if HBO’s show T…
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754: Kris Funn on life in the greatest city in America
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Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Kris Funn is part of the jazz faculty at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins. Kris released his first debut album, Cornerstore, in 2017, and he is an active performer internationally and in the Baltimore/Washington D.C. area. We dig into all kinds of topics, like what Baltimore is like (and if HBO’s show T…
Bobby Scharmann has been making cool YouTube videos since the pandemic broke out, and a recent one titled Specialization vs. Diversification prompted me to get in touch with him about doing an interview. We talk about how he is putting together his videos, finding topics to cover, leveling up in terms of skill with each video, life as a gigging mus…
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753: Bobby Scharmann on leveling up on YouTube
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Bobby Scharmann has been making cool YouTube videos since the pandemic broke out, and a recent one titled Specialization vs. Diversification prompted me to get in touch with him about doing an interview. We talk about how he is putting together his videos, finding topics to cover, leveling up in terms of skill with each video, life as a gigging mus…
This is an off-the-cuff and laid-back conversation with my friend and fellow podcaster James Newcomb all about what goes on behind the scenes of a podcast. We get into the business of podcasting, nuts and bolts of approaching content, mindset, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to check out James’ podcast Musicpreneur! Listen to Contrabass Conversat…
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752: James Newcomb and Jason talk podcasting and business
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This is an off-the-cuff and laid-back conversation with my friend and fellow podcaster James Newcomb all about what goes on behind the scenes of a podcast. We get into the business of podcasting, nuts and bolts of approaching content, mindset, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to check out James’ podcast Musicpreneur! Listen to Contrabass Conversat…