Episodes
Monday Sep 06, 2021
#15 Brian May: Highs & Lows
Monday Sep 06, 2021
Monday Sep 06, 2021
Dr Brian May, musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, author, astrophysicist and lead guitarist of rock band Queen, and I discuss the highs and lows of fame, artistry and the music making process. We chat about reading vs ear training, confidence in the face of adversity and what it feels like to have an audience of thousands of people singing a song you wrote back to you.
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Monday Aug 23, 2021
#14 Ciyadh Wells: Diversity & Delusion
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Activist, podcast host and guitarist Ciyadh Wells and I discuss the pitfalls of the narrative around diversity, the dark depths of teacher separation anxiety and the similarities between the Roman Catholic church and the classical music education structure.
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Monday Aug 09, 2021
#13 Sean Shibe: Toxic Relationships, Teachers & Systems
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Musician and recording artist Sean Shibe and I discuss toxic teachers and education systems, the insidious nature of classical guitar competitions, the problem with classical music review culture and the nature of interpretation.
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Monday Jul 26, 2021
#12 Hannah Murphy: Enjoying the Process
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Monday Jul 26, 2021
Guitarist and Instagram guru Hannah Murphy and I discuss, the metrics of success, a life online and how the interior decor of a Jimmy John's set her free.
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Monday Jul 12, 2021
#11 Pavel Steidl: Classical Music Egoism & Playing with Humour
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
Guitar phenomenon Pavel Steidl and I discuss listening, being open and humility as a pathway to discovering your own voice.
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Monday Jun 28, 2021
#10 Nicolas Haumann: Collaboration in Creation
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Musician, video artist and guitarist Nicolas Haumann and I discuss the origins of Open Strings Berlin, why talking about your ideas is so important and how to escape the sunk cost fallacy.
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Sunday Jun 13, 2021
#9 Yan Kok: Investing in Yourself
Sunday Jun 13, 2021
Sunday Jun 13, 2021
Classical guitarist and all round wonder woman Yan Kok and I discuss investing in oneself, love, kindness and understanding and the complexities of existing as a musician.
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Monday May 31, 2021
#8 Bokyung Byun: The Nature of Competition
Monday May 31, 2021
Monday May 31, 2021
Classical guitarist Bokyung Byun and I discuss competitions, learning to trust and how her journey across the world to study taught her more than just classical guitar.
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Monday May 17, 2021
#7 Gerald Garcia: Passion in Adversity. Death and Destruction
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
Composer, guitarist, educator and conductor Gerald Garcia and I discuss his experience with focal dystonia, how the injury helped him diversify his career, the passion of the amateur, the mystery of death and "YOLOOYOOADIAYASSWAESY".
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Monday May 03, 2021
#6 Adam Levin: Balance in Chaos, How to Succeed
Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
Classical guitarist, Educator and Activist Adam Levin and I discuss humility and pressure in classical music, cultural appreciation and nuanced conversation and how to create an artistic career that you enjoy.
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