Best Heidi Lavon Podcasts (2024)

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No. 79: Get your projects funded by GRANTS (ft. Kimberly Lavon) 30:53

6M ago30:53

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KIMBERLY LAVON • CEO + CREATIVE WRITER I founded and joined Mint Maven in 2022 as the Creative Writer + CEO of the agency. Prior to my work here, I was the Creative Director of Thimble Media. We delivered Brand Identity + Strategy to a myriad of businesses. Before that I was the Fine Artist/Print Shop Owner of Kimberly Lavon INK. During my tenure a…

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#17 - OnlyBuns to OnlyFans 31:39

7M ago31:39

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Models Ivory Marie & Mystic Being talk about life before modeling & being in front of the camera. https://www.instagram.com/mysticbeinggg/ https://www.instagram.com/itsivorymarie/?hl=enBy Heidi Lavon & James Ramsey

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#16 - Live Stream-Cast 1:42:40

8M ago1:42:40

1:42:40

Our first interactive LIVE episode where we stream-cast straight into TikTok for a fun in real time show - dropping Wednesday December 6th. We had a blast answering tons of questions ya'll had while digging into different topics. If you would like to be part of the next LIVE episode, then tune into TikTok.com/@heidilavon. If you MISSED the LIVE the…

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#15 - Botox for Amputees, Glamis, & Pooping in a bag 1:01:19

8M ago1:01:19

1:01:19

James gets a series of 50-70 shots of Botox into his residual limb to help with sweating. We spend Thanksgiving out in Glamis Dunes while dishing out how to go number 2 properly while camping.By Heidi Lavon & James Ramsey

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#14 - Sarah Elizabeth: Sheltered Farm Girl to Successful Tattoo Artist 1:00:50

8M ago1:00:50

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Sara Elizabeth is a Tattoo Artist and Model hailing from Wisconsin who later relocated to Phoenix, Arizona. She is the owner of Temperance Tattoo Collective studio where she specializes in surrealism and heavy black work. https://www.instagram.com/temperancetattoocollective/ https://www.instagram.com/sarah_elizabeth_tattoos/ https://www.instagram.c…

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#13 - New Beginnings, Nitro Circus, & Chicken Pox 49:43

8M ago49:43

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Going over our big move from Oregon to Arizona, why we absolutely love it, and what we've been up to for the past year. Lots to unpack here.By Heidi Lavon & James Ramsey

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No. 78: Re-framing Finances for Creatives (ft. Hannah Cole) 39:44

1+ y ago39:44

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ABOUT THE GUEST Hannah Cole is a tax expert who specializes in working with creative businesses and artists. A long-time working artist with a high-level exhibition history, the financial challenges of freelancers and small creative businesses are both relevant and personal to Hannah. Her specialty is communicating complex tax issues in a clear, cr…

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No. 77: On Artist & Musician Websites (ft. Taylor Rossi) 44:18

1+ y ago44:18

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ABOUT THE GUEST Taylor Rossi is a flutist, web designer, and portrait photographer for Nicole Riccardo Media. She helps classical musicians bring their visions to life and grow their online presence. Learn more: www.nicolericcardomedia.com EPISODE SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by the Flute Center of New York. The Flute Center of New York is the…

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No. 76: A Personalized Approach to Teaching (ft. Yue Deng-Wu) 1:02:08

1+ y ago1:02:08

1:02:08

ABOUT THE GUEST Yue Deng-Wu is the co-founder of Spacenotes, a startup focused on building a new app for learning music. Spacenotes is on a mission to make music education more accessible and delightful. Yue is a classically trained pianist and teacher. She was also an attorney at DLA Piper, where she advised tech companies of all stages on employm…

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No. 75: Leaving the Traditional Path (ft. Heidi Kay Begay) 1:03:12

1+ y ago1:03:12

1:03:12

We're joined by special guest Dr. Heidi Kay Begay for a discussion about pivoting to a non-traditional path, running multiple music businesses, and more! Dr. Heidi Kay Begay is a self-employed flutist, educator, podcaster, and non-profit organizer. Heidi is the creator and host of the Flute 360 podcast, which delivers educational content (to the mo…

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No. 74: Opportunities Beget More Opportunities 39:37

2y ago39:37

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Welcome to a new era of Creative Baggage! Serena, Justin and Deivy sit down ahead of the release of their database, 'For the Lost Creative', to reflect on their own experiences and opportunities that have led them all to where they are today. We talk about the windiness of pursing a creative career, and how almost nothing has been a straight line f…

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BONUS: For the Lost Creative 10:20

2y ago10:20

10:20

Listen to our presentation at the Bach 2 the Future Conference in MUPA Budapest, where they pitched Creative Baggage's project "for the lost creative," a database of scholarships, grants, internships, jobs, and other opportunities to help creatives find the next steps in their career. We are beyond grateful to have received a grant from enCORE Clas…

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No. 73: End of an Era 43:17

2y ago43:17

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Everything is changing once again! Justin and Serena discuss their time in Budapest, and Bailey announces her departure from the Creative Baggage team. We reminisce on the very beginnings of CB and look ahead to an unknown but exciting future! What's next? Development of our database of opportunities FOR THE LOST CREATIVE. is in full swing! Stay tu…

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No. 72: Nourishing Your Inner Child (ft. Chioma Ossai) 40:07

2y ago40:07

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Writer and musician Chioma Ossai shares her thoughts on self-love and self-care, which is a profound theme in her poetry. We agree that getting to know ourselves and nurturing our inner child can unlock a sense of creative freedom that we've hidden away over time. We also discuss the impact of social media (both positive & negative) on artists and …

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No. 71: From International Soloist to DMA Student (ft. Stephen Clark) 58:20

2y ago58:20

58:20

In this episode, we chat with flutist Stephen Clark about his journey from orchestral musician, to soloist, to DMA student at the University of Alabama. He shares his insights on the differences between conducting yourself as a student vs. professional, as well as the differences between academia / the music industries of the UK and the US. We thor…

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No. 70: Imitation vs. Originality 51:09

2y ago51:09

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Bailey and Serena share their revelations on how much their expectations for themselves as flutists went against their natural tendencies and personalities. They discuss the conflicting desires to "be like" the people they admired and "be original," confronting just how much they have romanticized the path to becoming a "perfect" classical musician…

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No. 69: Music Lessons are Life Lessons (ft. Bart Feller) 52:16

2y ago52:16

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In this episode, we talk to a very special guest - Serena's former flute teacher Bart Feller! Serena shares the lessons she learned from Bart in high school, and how some of them have changed meaning or truly begun to click over time. We also discuss what it means to be a compassionate teacher and mentor at various stages of a young person's develo…

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No. 68: Conducting, Composing, & Podcasting Deep Dive (ft. William White) 1:00:40

2+ y ago1:00:40

1:00:40

This episode is part of our series in collaboration with the hosts of the Classical Gabfest Podcast - conductors Tiffany Lu, William White, and Kensho Watanabe. Please go check out their show, and their episode featuring us! William C. White is a conductor, composer, teacher, writer, and performer based in Seattle, WA where he serves as music direc…

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No. 67: What's More Multi-Faceted than Conducting? (ft. Tiffany Lu) 46:02

2+ y ago46:02

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This episode is part of our series in collaboration with the hosts of the Classical Gabfest Podcast - conductors Tiffany Lu, William White, and Kensho Watanabe. Please go check out their show, and their episode featuring us! (Apple Podcasts) Conductor Tiffany Lu hails from Tampa, FL as well as the D.C.-Maryland region. In 2020, she joined the facul…

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No. 66: Genres are Bullsh*t (ft. The Missing Peace) 27:03

2+ y ago27:03

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CREATIVE BAGGAGE CANDID CONVERSATIONS AT NEXTNOW FEST PART 5 In September 2020, Bailey, Serena, & Justin went to the University of Maryland to host a live podcast interview series with students at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center's NextNOW Fest. For the final installment of our series from the event, enjoy this dynamic discussion with Nick …

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No. 65: Drawing Parallels Across Disciplines (ft. University of Maryland Students) 44:33

2+ y ago44:33

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CREATIVE BAGGAGE CANDID CONVERSATIONS AT NEXTNOW FEST PART 4In September 2020, Bailey, Serena, & Justin went to the University of Maryland to host a live podcast interview series with students at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center's NextNOW Fest. In this episode, we discuss parallels in the creative process between various fields of study, to…

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No. 64: Creative Processes & Artistic Values (ft. University of Maryland Students) 39:50

2+ y ago39:50

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CREATIVE BAGGAGE CANDID CONVERSATIONS AT NEXTNOW FEST PART 3 In September 2020, Bailey, Serena, & Justin went to the University of Maryland to host a live podcast interview series with students at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center's NextNOW Fest. In this episode, we hear from unique creators of crafts we admire. We discuss the inherent value…

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No. 63: Philosophical Questions Round Table (ft. University of Maryland Students) 42:41

2+ y ago42:41

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CREATIVE BAGGAGE CANDID CONVERSATIONS AT NEXTNOW FEST PART 2 In September 2020, Bailey, Serena, & Justin went to the University of Maryland to host a live podcast interview series with students at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center's NextNOW Fest. We asked the group a series of philosophical questions, and again we were truly amazed at the th…

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No. 62: Interdisciplinary Arts for All (ft. University of Maryland Students) 45:27

2+ y ago45:27

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CREATIVE BAGGAGE CANDID CONVERSATIONS AT NEXTNOW FEST PART 1 In September 2020, Bailey, Serena, & Justin went to the University of Maryland to host a live podcast interview series with students at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center's NextNOW Fest. We had a candid conversation about interdisciplinary projects, hopes for the future, and the con…

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No. 61: Major Life Changes 41:04

2+ y ago41:04

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In this episode, Bailey and Serena reflect on everything that's changed since our final episode of Season 3. Bailey has a new job working in the marketing department for the Curtis Institute of Music, and Serena is all settled in Paris. We discuss the process of learning what our individual needs are in life, and how great it feels when we start ma…

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BONUS Q&A: Creative Baggage Origins, Season 4, & More! (ft. Yue Deng) 11:01

2+ y ago11:01

11:01

A little chat between co-host Serena and friend of the podcast Yue while playing around on the CB Playground. She asks about the meaning behind Creative Baggage's name and logo, as well as what we look forward to in Season 4. Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/2y45zPUgSVA Check out the CB Playground: https://www.creativebaggagepodcast.com/playg…

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No. 60: She Quit. 38:44

2+ y ago38:44

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In this episode, Bailey, Serena, Justin, Andrew, and Bell discuss identity, practice routines, and the importance of letting go. Bailey shares a secret, Serena announces her departure, and the gang relishes their last moments together before their worlds change for good.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creative-bagg…

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No. 59: Arts & Academia (ft. Evan Kassof) 34:32

3y ago34:32

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In this episode, we talk to returning guest Evan Kassof about the problems and value of academia, as well as the role of academia in the arts. He shares his experiences obtaining 6 degrees and the expenses that come with attending University, building on his ideas from our discussion in No. 26: Artists Shouldn't Have to be Broke. Read more about Ev…

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No. 58: The Joy of Quitting (ft. Noa Kageyama) 35:15

3y ago35:15

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In this episode, we continue our conversation with Noa Kageyama about his decision to quit music. He describes how much lighter everything felt for him, as the work towards mastery would have never ended. We also discuss deconstructing the rigid structures of the music world and embracing making music for fun, both for professionals and amateurs. h…

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No. 57: Being Honest with Yourself (ft. Noa Kageyama) 41:47

3y ago41:47

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In this episode, we talk to Dr. Noa Kageyama about his journey from violinist to performance psychologist. He describes his early success with music, which led him to summer festivals, competitions, and conservatory, and shares the moment he realized that he did not want to become a professional musician. Noa’s story gives us great insight on how t…

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No. 56: Musicians Helping Musicians (ft. Eddy Malave) 49:23

3y ago49:23

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In this episode, we talk to violist Eddy Malave about the various aspects of his career, from teaching Alexander technique and the Suzuki method to subbing on Broadway, and how these pieces have shifted during the pandemic. Eddy gets real with us about his struggles during this difficult year, and he tells us about his work with Unison Orchestra - …

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No. 55: Coffee & Community (ft. Frankie McDonald) 36:49

3y ago36:49

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In this episode, we talk to small business owner Frankie McDonald about his journey from working in the corporate world to founding Boonton Coffee Company. He shares his philosophy of community-building and creating a low-stress work environment, as well as some fun community stories! We discuss the benefits and struggles of being your own boss, an…

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No. 54: Money & Music 43:50

3y ago43:50

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In this episode, we open up about the realities of making a living in the music industry. Coming from the perspective of young (recently graduated) professionals, we discuss how we've navigated finding work opportunities, negotiating our pay, and gotten creative with the digital space. We also talk about the idea of having multiple streams of incom…

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No. 53: Exploring Musical Genres (ft. Mystery Guest) 30:05

3y ago30:05

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In this episode, we have a very special guest who wishes to remain anonymous. Our guest has a background in classical violin and music technology, and he writes music that fuses classical harmony with modern sounds. We discuss the importance of listening to and taking influence from all genres of music, concluding that having a hierarchy of musical…

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No. 52: Life Lessons Through Music (ft. John Littlejohn) 26:32

3y ago26:32

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In this episode, we continue our conversation with John Littlejohn about his unique career path as both a musician and a pastor. He tells us that in both of these professions, the end goal is to teach people about life and help others succeed. We also discuss the importance of finding motivations beyond wanting validation, as well as holding the pe…

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No. 51: Music Without Constraints (ft. John Littlejohn) 30:16

3y ago30:16

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In this episode, we talk to violinist and pastor John Adidam Littlejohn about the boxes we put ourselves in when making music or thinking about our careers. John shares his journey learning the violin without a private teacher, describing the freedom of not being told what was difficult or easy, as well as the freedom of not being constrained by a …

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BONUS: Creative Baggage After Hours 25:25

3y ago25:25

25:25

We are taking a short mid-season break, and we wanted to share this hilarious conversation our co-hosts, audio engineer, and biggest fan (allegedly). We are also launching our patreon, where we will be uploading exclusive content, including deleted scenes from our interviews and more after hours episodes! https://www.patreon.com/creativebaggage ---…

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No. 50: Exploring Interdisciplinary Art (ft. Gloria Yehilevsky) 40:20

3y ago40:20

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In this episode, we talk to percussionist Gloria Yehilevsky about the value of interdisciplinary art. We discuss the benefits and challenges of working with people of other disciplines, as well as what it takes to manage ourselves and our teams. We also share our personal experiences coming up with ideas for and completing interdisciplinary project…

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No 49: Addressing Injustice in Classical Music (ft. Sasha Ono) 30:18

3y ago30:18

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In this episode, we talk to cellist, educator, and activist Sasha Ono about changing the culture of classical music. Sasha tells us about her group, Lotus Chamber Music Collective, and how they tackle important issues such as racism and injustice through the lense of classical music in their programming, concert discussions, and book club. She also…

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No. 48: Fostering Creativity for Kids (ft. Christopher Singleton Sr.) 30:06

3y ago30:06

30:06

In this episode, we talk to husband, father, children’s book author, and early childhood educator Christopher Singleton about the impact of parents and teachers on the trajectory of a child’s life. Chris tells us about his new book, “Chris & Frankie: Intro to Our Ebony & Ivory Keys,” which introduces the piano to young readers through a pair of rel…

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No. 47: A Multi-Hyphen Career (ft. Grayson Villanueva) 38:20

3y ago38:20

38:20

In this episode, we talk to multi-hyphenate Grayson Villanueva about his freelance career and pursuing multiple passions. We share our struggles with the societal expectation that we stick to one thing and discuss the benefits of having a variety of interests. Grayson also shares his strategies for being your own boss, including tips on how to stay…

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No. 46: What is the Purpose of Making Music? (ft. Arlen Hlusko) 28:22

3y ago28:22

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In this episode, we talk to cellist Arlen Hlusko about the power of music and the power of social media. We discuss the value of having an online presence and how to maintain authenticity in a digital space. We also share stories of how music and art can be a healing force for both the people creating and experiencing them. In the end, we conclude …

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No. 45: Art as Therapy (ft. Meghan Pulles) 33:32

3y ago33:32

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In this episode, we talk to singer/songwriter Meghan Pulles about finding empowerment through music-making. She tells us about her journey from classical opera singer to emo-positive artist, and the tough questions she had to ask herself along the way. We also discuss the therapeutic nature of both creating art for ourselves and connecting with oth…

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No. 44: Letting Go of Your Inner People-Pleaser (ft. Erica Peel) 21:30

3y ago21:30

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In this episode, we continue our conversation with Erica Peel about learning to trust ourselves. We discuss our tendencies to become obsessive in our practice and go too far in any direction, asserting that taking things to the extreme is often a result of our need to impress others. We also acknowledge that life isn’t as clean-cut as we would like…

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No. 43: The Struggle Bus (ft. Erica Peel) 34:53

3y ago34:53

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In this episode, we talk to piccolo player of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Erica Peel about the wonders of playing and teaching piccolo. We discuss the underappreciated beauty of the piccolo, and how we have grown to love it and treat it as its own instrument. In the process, Erica shares the struggles she has faced as both a performer and teacher, …

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No. 42: Mindfulness in Music (ft. Caleb Quillen) 17:12

3+ y ago17:12

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In this episode, we talk to bassist and member of the Kansas City Symphony, Caleb Quillen about the psychological impacts of the orchestral audition process. We discuss the financial and emotional insecurities that many musicians face in addition to the pressures of the audition and assert the importance of mindfulness both in the practice room and…

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No. 41: Embracing Discomfort (ft. Susan Palma-Nidel) 25:29

3+ y ago25:29

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In this episode, we talk to flutist Susan Palma-Nidel about her experiences playing in Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and her more recent endeavors performing and recording world music. We discuss the internal and external push-and-pull that is required for music-making, concluding that we should embrace discomfort as a means for growth and satisfaction…

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No. 40: Building a Unique Career Path (ft. Mimi Stillman) 23:28

3+ y ago23:28

23:28

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Mimi Stillman about exploring careers in music. She tells us about the beginnings of Dolce Suono Ensemble, and we share our hopes for interdisciplinary artistic careers. We discuss all of the behind-the-scenes work that goes into running an arts organization, and how our experiences serving as prog…

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No. 39: Intellectual & Artistic Fulfillment (ft. Mimi Stillman) 30:35

3+ y ago30:35

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In this episode, we talk to our flute teacher and mentor Mimi Stillman about having a lifelong relationship with music. She tells us about her experiences studying at the Curtis Institute of Music as a young flutist, as well as her time studying history at the University of Pennsylvania. We share our thoughts on going to a university versus conserv…

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No. 38: Music Behind the Scenes (ft. Mark Livshits) 34:04

3+ y ago34:04

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In this episode, we deconstruct the notion that classical music is always sophisticated and put-together with Steinway Artist Mark Livshits. We have a candid conversation about his experiences with ADHD, performance injuries, and loneliness in classical music. Despite these struggles, we also share fun and hilarious stories of the joys of being a m…

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