I migliori Christian Howes podcast (2024)

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The Value and Nuances of Teaching Improvisation for Music Educators 56:56

7M ago56:56

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Marcello DeFrancesco interviews Christian Howes as research for his PHD in music education. They discuss questions related to improvisation, nuances of learning techniques, the influence of genres like Jazz on improvisation, and the critical role of educational institutions in fostering creativity. Delving into personal experiences, they explore im…

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Jazz Violin vs Classical Violin: the difference in Bowing Technique 28:45

9M ago28:45

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Violin bow techniques vary between classical and jazz violin playing- listen to learn why it's important to know them both. Follow Dr. Lynn Kuo at her wonderful Youtube Channel @violynnkuo Our discussion reveals insight into bow usage, articulation, and maintaining bow contact for rhythmical precision. Dr. Kuo shares insights on optimizing sound pr…

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Secrets of Versatile High-Functioning Musicians 15:19

12M ago15:19

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In this episode, Christian Howes dives deep into strategies for musicians to master their craft more effectively. Addressing both teachers and players, he provides a comprehensive seven-week program designed to elevate your musical prowess. From tonal improvisation to advanced jazz harmony. Whether you're battling with the intricacies of bowed stri…

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Overfill Your Orchestra: How Orchestra Teacher Angela Harman runs a Thriving Orchestra Class 34:04

1y ago34:04

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Orchestra teachers- get the exact tactics used by renowned orchestra teacher Angela Harman to Overfill her classroom program, retain students, assess, and more as she delves into her effective strategies on how to attract and retain music students. To watch this episode on video click here: https://youtu.be/204l1uu5n2c?si=GKME4dvjLJxlC1i3 Gain insi…

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A String Quartet that Grooves w/ Quartet Davis 1:24:27

1+ y ago1:24:27

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In this episode I sit down with Emily Edelstein, Molly Tucker, Camille Vogley-Howes, and Karl Henry from Quartet Davis, an exciting string quartet pushing the boundaries of classical, folk, jazz, and pop music. We discuss their debut album, “Three Lefts Make a Right” and go into their creative process and how they came together while studying at Ob…

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3 Keys to redesign your practice & become a more Functional Musician 17:19

1+ y ago17:19

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To watch this episode as a video go to: https://youtu.be/Wtg32uHwnoo Learn three powerful changes you can make to your practice routine to become a more functional musician. Instead of playing classical etudes, you can do improvised scales/exercises. Try to improvise over "elemental music forms" instead of playing over hard songs/grooves/progressio…

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How to Learn & Remember Chord Progressions to the Songs and Tunes You Play 7:02

1+ y ago7:02

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To watch this episode as a video go to: https://youtu.be/Vo3BB7Z2Z_U Three simple but powerful methods that will help you overcome the limitation of only playing melodies. Gain the ability to accompany others on songs. Learn Why it's important to memorize the chords of a song, and How to learn the chords of a song.…

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Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) Therapy w/ Joyu Lee + Mindfulness for musicians. 1:19:00

2y ago1:19:00

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Therapist, pianist and cellist Joyu Lee shares her expertise in Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) therapy, plus mindfulness and how it can benefit musicians. You can follow her work on Instagram at @musicandyourmind. Learn more at https://www.musicandyourmind.com/.

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Music Teachers: Cultivating Excellence & Self Care w/ Adrian Gordon 36:04

2y ago36:04

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Developing excellence and improved self-care for music teachers. Our guest Adrian Gordon has taught classroom music for 18 years. His new book "Note to Self" explores how to make successful transitions for music teachers. Learn more about Adrian and his work at www.adriangordonmusic.comThanks to our sponsors, Yamaha and www.ElectricViolinShop.com…

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Bluegrass Fiddle Tricks & Licks ; Magic Bluegrass Scale with Justin Branum 18:23

2y ago18:23

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Learn secrets of how to play bluegrass fiddle and more with Justin Branum - in this video we use the Magic Bluegrass scale as it relates to tunes like June Apple. June Apples are small and oblong, with a brisk taste that's unusual for early apples. I only know this because Justin Branum told me. He's a Nashville-based master fiddler and regular at …

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How to Amplify Violin Viola or Cello w/ Matt Bell of Electric Violin Shop 43:44

2y ago43:44

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How to amplify the violin and get a good sound. Electric violin vs acoustic violin. Pickups vs amplifiers. Electric Violin Effects, how to use loops for violin, and related gear for violin, viola, and cello, are answered in this interview with Matt Bell of Electric Violin Shop #electricviolin #electricviolinshop Watch the video version here: https:…

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Showing up and serving your community with Dr. Quinton Morris 1:05:10

2y ago1:05:10

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In this episode of the Creative Strings Podcast, Chris talks to educator and violinist, Dr. Quinton Morris about his non-profit work, Key to Change, entrepreneurship, and combating racism in classical music. https://www.keytochangestudio.org/ (01:15) Teaching students to be entrepreneurs (3:24) Harvard business school (5:28) Key to change (9:19) Wh…

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Resourcing tuition-free string teaching programs w/ Violinist/Pastor John "Adidam" Littlejohn 55:19

2+ y ago55:19

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John "Adidam" Littlejohn shares how he resources his high-level tuition-free string camp www.stringbootcamp.com and how he balances/approaches life as a minister, educator, and violinist.00:00 Intro00:52 Thrive City String Bootcamp05:39 Advanced seminar11:04 Origins of camp14:09 Teaching in inner-city schools15:50 Where to apply19:41 Instructors an…

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Opportunities for Musicians to Thrive in the Health Space with Aaron Colverson 47:10

2+ y ago47:10

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In this episode, Chris talks to violinist and PhD-candidate Aaron Colverson about his musical journey and areas where musicians can impact the health space. 00:00 Intro 01:14 Opportunities for musicians in the health space 04:55 Are there ways of getting involved in music in a therapeutic sense and get paid? 10:19 How to get in touch with Aaron 11:…

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The Role of Artists in War; How One Ukrainian Violinist Copes & Supports His Country 27:47

2+ y ago27:47

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Violinist Kostia Lukyniuk shares his perspective from Ukraine. Find the full show notes here: https://christianhowes.com/2022/03/04/creative-strings-podcast-episode-49-the-role-of-artists-during-war-with-ukranian-violinist-kostia-lukyniuk/ Ukrainian-born Kostia Lukyniuk is an accomplished soloist and chamber musician with a multi-genre approach to …

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Electric Violin Pioneer Karen Briggs and the Music of Edgar Redmond. 1:05:12

2+ y ago1:05:12

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In this special interview, the legendary pioneering violinist Karen Briggs shares how she has approached her incredible career- and there are so many great stories she shares. Also, we’ll hear new recordings of music composed by Michael Redmond’s father, Edgar Redmond. Edgar Redmond was a composer ahead of his time who wrote Jazz and Blues for stri…

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Balancing Musical Goals and incorporating creativity in the Orchestra Classroom with Austin Scelzo 51:06

3y ago51:06

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How to teach more to your students without burning out? How to prioritize your own musical goals without sacrificing too much of your time. The key is a Flexible mindset and Creative strategies to get the balance you want. Austin Scelzo is an exemplar of a young person taking courageous steps in that direction- making moves in his music and career …

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How to Become a More Confident & Happy Musician 15:44

3y ago15:44

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5 ways to help improve your relationship with music and the thing at the core of it all. Get my free masterclass at www.christianhowes.com/education

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Teaching Adult Violin Students With Marlene Cruz Lozano 48:36

3y ago48:36

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Marlene Cruz Lozano shares insights for adult violin students and teachers. Her Violin Bootcamp centers adult women violin students, their goals, and needs.Di Christian Howes

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Mindful Practice with Caleigh Drane & William Seiji Marsh 47:24

3y ago47:24

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Join us with Guest Speakers Caleigh Drane & William Seiji Marsh as we discuss how to conquer your stage fright and better achieve your musical goals through mindfulness and mindful practice.Di Christian Howes

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Fiddler Casey Driessen on Collaboration, Rhythm, and Drawing Musical Language from Otherlands 1:18:26

3+ y ago1:18:26

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Fiddlers Casey Driessen and Christian Howes discuss extensive clips from Casey’s album Otherlands. We talk about chopping/rhythm, and other aspects of musical collaboration for fiddlers and string players who want to expand their creative voice, musical community, and career or lifestyle. We play a tune together as well in this hour-long interview.…

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Personal Branding and the Modern Classical Musician w/ Drew Alexander Forde (ThatViolaKid) 50:16

3+ y ago50:16

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Join us with Guest Speaker Drew Alexander Forde (ThatViolaKid) as we talk about his work as a violist, composer, entrepreneur, and social media wizard. Violist Drew Alexander Forde has a reputation not only as an accomplished performer but also as one of classical music’s most recognizable online brands. He is the co-host of Faking Notes Podcast an…

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Music Therapy Techniques for Teachers & Performers w/ Raquel Ravaglioli 36:23

3+ y ago36:23

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Music therapy techniques in teaching strings.with Raquel Ravaglioli, a board-certified music therapist, music instructor, and professional violinist. Raquel talks about being balanced while helping others find their personal and musical niche, through building strong professional relationships. To learn more and connect with Raquel Ravaglioli see h…

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"SuperNova”: A Genre-Hopping Explosion of the Suzuki Violin Repertoire with composer, David Cutler 1:15:10

4y ago1:15:10

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Composer David Cutler discussed reimagining Suzuki Violin book 1 with new arrangements of the famous pieces in many styles.Di Christian Howes

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How To Really Teach Music Online Easily and Effectively - Creative Strings Podcast Ep.40 19:42

4y ago19:42

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In this episode of the Creative Strings Podcast Christian Howes dives into techniques for easily and effectively teaching music online.Di Christian Howes

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The Art of the Hustle for Musicians- how to pivot during hard times. Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 39 21:22

4+ y ago21:22

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How to Sell & Offer ANY Freelance services right now (for musicians, music teachers or anyone just trying to figure out ways to get work) Mindset- My attitude: I am not proud. I will dig ditches, wash dishes, or do anything necessary to survive. We can a) resign ourselves to defeat and give up b) lash out c) TRY to overcome. I prefer C. Obviously i…

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From classical violist to rockstar influencer w Andrea Whitt - Creative Strings Podcast Ep 38 1:01:09

5y ago1:01:09

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Andrea Whitt is a musician who is living the dream. She tours the world with rock stars, manages her own fashion blog, produces fine art, and plays a variety of instruments in a variety of styles. Given the common wisdom that string players must start by age six to have a chance at success, she has defied the odds ever since starting the viola in p…

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Hamilton Hardin on Becoming a Complete Musician - Creative Strings Podcast Episode 37 1:20:23

5y ago1:20:23

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Hamilton Hardin on Becoming a Complete Musician: Any Genre, Any Instrument Have you ever worked hard learning a jazz tune with all its 9ths, 13ths, half-diminished-whatevers, only to flip on the radio and hear a pop song with the same 4 chords over and over? Some musicians wonder how jazz and other styles are so complex but it’s the basic pop that …

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How to Join a Band and Play Confidently In New Styles of Music - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 36 27:03

5+ y ago27:03

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If you’re a classical musician who would like to join a band and play confidently in new styles of music, I put together a checklist to make it less overwhelming, The checklist will give you a few things: How to know when and what to play. How to avoid "writers block", i.e., the feeling of having no idea what to do. How to avoid getting "in a rut",…

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Jean Luc Ponty on Jazz, Violin, & Musicianship: Creative Strings Podcast Episode 35 1:11:15

5+ y ago1:11:15

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In my full interview with Jean Luc Ponty for the Creative Strings Podcast, we explore key points in his development, musical conception, elements of his violin playing, the state of the music industry in general, and more. For example, how he started playing jazz on violin, the influence of Stuff Smith, the role of the bow arm in improvisation, cha…

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Joan Griffing: Music for Peace Making & Reconciliation - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 34 45:40

6y ago45:40

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When I was growing up people used to say that you should go into music only if you feel you don't have a choice. For those of us that made that choice to go into music, we were inspired by this feeling that we must do it. We had a passion, that kept us awake at night, kept us in the practice room, kept us developing new skills... That's why we went…

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Stash Wyslouch: Audacity and the Creative Process - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 33 41:40

6y ago41:40

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To be human is to make stuff; creativity is natural. Yet it feels incredibly risky to put our creative work out there for people to vote up or down. It feels personal, like people may accept or reject us. We're drawn to the ideas and voices of people who have the courage to take that risk and make something distinctive. Beyond possessing courage, y…

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Regina Carter, Jazz Violinist: In Her Own Words – Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 32 1:01:36

6y ago1:01:36

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Jazz Violinist Regina Carter dives into her inspiring beginnings as a stand-alone jazz violinist, jumping to jazz from classical training, inspiring stories of encouraging mentors, and also, her tender experiences of supporting her elderly mother and other loved ones through music. Check out the blog post with show notes here: https://christianhowe…

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Creative Functional Musicianship: Season 4 Premiere (solo)- Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 31 10:30

6+ y ago10:30

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Introducing Season 4 of the Creative Strings Podcast! In this episode I share my newly released arrangement of Bach’s Violin Partita #2 (Giga) and preview the upcoming interviews in this season of the Creative Strings Podcast including Regina Carter, Andrea Whitt, Stash Wyslouch, and Joan Griffing. Subscribe to the Creative Strings Podcast wherever…

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Rez Abbasi- On Practice, Improvisation, & Composition: Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 30 1:03:38

6+ y ago1:03:38

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Guitarist Rez Abbasi is well known for his distinctive fusing of modern jazz with influences from Hindu North Indian music and Pakistani traditional music. In this episode of the Creative Strings Podcast, hear him reflect upon how he developed his own voice as a player and composer, as well as what it means for musicians jumping cultural boundaries…

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Identity, Injury, and Rewriting a Musician's story with Janet Orenstein 55:10

6+ y ago55:10

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Imagine, as a musician, if you lost the ability to use your hands. How would you recover? How would you find fulfillment, and what would replace the void in your self image? If you're like most musicians, your craft is a big part of your identity, and even self worth. A debilitating injury would clearly be devastating for most of us. But what might…

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Artistic Pursuance vs The Long Arc w/ Janie Barnett: Creative Strings Podcast EP 28 1:07:11

6+ y ago1:07:11

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Read the blog post here: http://bit.ly/CSpodcast28 Janie Barnett's new CD, "You See This River" is original, personal, and beautiful; the fact that she put it out 30 years into her career intrigued me. I wanted to know how she's managed to piece her career together so many years, before, during, and after raising children, all the time staying in N…

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The Art and Life of Street Performers w/ Valentin Spurchisi – Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 27 50:07

6+ y ago50:07

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Remember when classical violinist Joshua Bell played in the subway for 45 minutes and made $32? The author of the story raised questions about artistic context and the loss of appreciation for beauty in modern life. A similar experiment was conducted and written about almost 100 years ago, with a similar focus, and here’s my completely different ta…

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Why Musicians Need Video - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 26 53:43

7y ago53:43

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Download my video starter worksheet for musicians here(free): http://bit.ly/2kM5bE4 Get my favorite tools- TubeBuddy: http://bit.ly/2q7nkAg YouTube StarterKit: http://bit.ly/2izzkq7 In this video I cover: Why video is essential for any self-employed musician in 2018, why your career is likely to suffer if you don’t have videos, how making videos wi…

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The Intersection of Classical, Jazz, and Flamenco w/ Pablo Martín Caminero 1:10:41

7y ago1:10:41

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After staying up until 7 a.m. surrounded by Flamenco guitar, dancing, and singing in a room full of people clapping knowingly along to the Bulería, Tango, and Soleá, I was forever changed. It was my first trip to Spain in 2001, and I had just discovered the music world’s best kept secret. Following 20 more trips to Spain, I get to share a bit of th…

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21st Century Suzuki Teaching With Chili Dog Strings -Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 24 1:07:10

7y ago1:07:10

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Neil Fong Gilfillan and Rachel Samson are creative, inspiring young string teachers. Together they run the teaching studio in Frisco, TX called Chili Dog Strings . This husband and wife duo combine a love of tradition in the Suzuki method with a curiosity for adventure, showcasing the complimentary styles they bring together in their teaching studi…

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Earl Maneein - Heavy Metal Violinist Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 23 59:48

7+ y ago59:48

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Although he is a versatile classically trained violinist, Earl Maneein has taken the path less traveled, pursuing his passion for extreme music. Scroll down to listen in on Episode 23: - Earl's definition of "Heavy" or "Extreme" Music - Earl's projects "Black Heart Sutra," "SEVEN)SUNS," and "Resolution 15" - Moving between classical and extreme mus…

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Bryan Wilson - Cellist, Composer, Subway Performer - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 22 1:15:14

7+ y ago1:15:14

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Bryan Wilson is a cellist, composer, educator and author of the book Cello Chords. He wrote, produced, and just released a solo debut "Oso Perezoso" , and has played in and managed the post-rock band You Bred Raptors? since 2011. Scroll down to listen in on his hilarious and fascinating insights in Creative Strings Podcast Episode 22, during which …

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Scott Laird - Teaching Functional Musicianship in Orchestra - Creative Strings Podcast Episode 21 1:24:43

7+ y ago1:24:43

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Scott D. Laird is the Fine Arts Coordinator at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics where he directs the orchestra and teaches courses in Recording Technology, Classical Guitar and Piano, and Music History. I've always admired his ability to navigate the worlds of classical, modern, and participatory musical styles- as a player, con…

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Finding Your Vision and Reaching Your Goals as an Artist - Creative Strings Podcast Ep 20 56:54

8y ago56:54

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Over thanksgiving I sat down with New York Times bestselling author of The School of Greatness (and my little brother) Lewis Howes. Lewis is a world-class athlete and business guru who's top-rated podcast has over 25 million downloads. Lewis and I discuss how artists can be successful by setting a clear vision and concrete ways of achieving them.…

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How to grow a business for working musicians - Creative Strings Podcast Ep 19 14:11

8y ago14:11

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- commit to run your career like a business and set aside time each week to working on your business articulate very specific goals (no more than 3) Create a specific action plan (a sales and marketing campaign) Create or refine your marketing assets execute If you're tired of the status quo and want to jumpstart new projects, jump on a call with m…

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Changing Perceptions and Culture with Black Violin - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 18 31:13

8y ago31:13

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"We get to completely change perceptions every time we step on the stage..." Fusing Hip-Hop and Classical I first heard Black Violin when they won Apollo in 2005, and followed them over their 10+ year career following. I was excited to finally meet Kev and Wil and talk with them about Black Violin, how they got started, their influences and goals. …

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Finding yourself in different styles of music with Mike Block - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 17 1:16:47

8+ y ago1:16:47

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"I really enjoyed finding myself in different contexts and being able to explore different parts of myself in different styles." Classical Cellist turned multi-style master I sat down with Cellist Mike Block to discuss his classical training (Cleveland Institute of Music and a Master's for Julliard) and how he moved into alternative styles. We also…

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Prince Tribute - "Sometimes it Snows in April" Christian Howes Cover - Podcast Ep 16 5:17

8+ y ago5:17

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In this Short Episode of the Creative Strings Podcast, host Christian Howes shares his tribute to Prince. Prince embodied creativity. His fearlessness, versatility, soulfulness, and ability to continually evolve have always been an inspiration to me. When I heard that he passed away I immediately felt compelled to drop everything and work on one of…

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Songwriting Strategies: A 360 Degree Approach (Part 2) w/ Mark Simos- Creative Strings Podcast Ep.15 44:44

8+ y ago44:44

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In the second of a two part interview, I sat down with my former colleague at the Berklee College of Music, Mark Simos, to discuss the strategies featured in his book Songwriting Strategies: A 360-Degree Approach. Improvisation as a historic part of the classical composition process Songwriting and improvisation as part of a balanced music educatio…

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