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Dismantling DissonanceCreativity and Communication feat. Joy & ClaireThis week, I got to sit down with two of the people who helped me get started in podcasting, Joy and Claire of "This is Joy and Claire." In their own words, their podcast is a conversation every week "about all the...random things you'd talk to your friends about." Podcasting since 2013, their first project was called "Girls Gone WOD," which focused a lot on fitness and CrossFit. It has since developed into "This is Joy and Claire," and they also have a Great British Bakeoff-themed show called, "On Your Marks, Get Set, Bake!" (My personal favorite.) It was...2022-11-1851 minDismantling DissonanceJoe Troop- What is Community?Joe Troop is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter hailing originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The founder of GRAMMY-nominated stringband Che Apalache, Joe’s music is deeply inspired by his decade living in Buenos Aires and traveling throughout Latin America. When the pandemic unexpectedly landed him back in North Carolina, he spent 2020 learning direct action from stalwart organizers. In 2021 he channeled that energy into his homecoming album Borrowed Time. The record was co-produced with Jason Richmond (The Avett Brothers, Branford Marsalis) and features luminaries like Béla Fleck (who produced Che...2022-11-141h 01Dismantling DissonanceMax Rainwater and How to Be Friends With Your MetronomeThis week, I sat down with my longtime friend, Max Rainwater. Max is a multi-instrumentalist based out of the Hudson Valley. We talked all about his teaching methodology, "Scratch to Gigs" and how to reinvigorate your practice by returning to basics, metronome always in hand. Take a listen to revisit some old ideas and maybe even get a couple new ones. Check out Max's band, the Mapletones!2022-11-1051 minDismantling DissonanceEvan Newman ReturnsEvan is back! Our first repeat guest, Evan is a pianist and salesman focused on creating a culture of gratitude and appreciation with his clients. A MN native, Evan received his Bachelor of Music degree from Lawrence University, under the tutelage of Anthony Padilla. At Lawrence, he earned an Accompanying Fellowship. Evan also holds a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from the University of Michigan, where he studied with Dr. Christopher Harding. Graduating summa cum laude, he completed his master’s degree in three semesters. As a college sophomore, Mr. Newman was the 1st prize win...2022-10-2747 minDismantling DissonanceNatalie HagwoodNatalie Hagwood may be the changing face of the modern cellist.Unbridled by past conventions of what her instrument could and should do, the 28-year-old Sacramento transplant, who began formal cello training at age seven, continues to blossom, as do her fellow musical bandmates, heralded Sacramento trio Dear Darling. As her ascent with Dear Darling continues, her desire to explore new horizons and expand the changing role of cello in contemporary music continues with solo releases that have helped find her “true voice” and quench her self-professed “hunger for creativity.”Encouraged by her parents, Natalie decided to furth...2022-10-1358 minDismantling DissonanceGreg ChildressGregory Childress (he/him) is Lynchburg, Virginia native violist and violinist who began playing at the age of five in the Lynchburg City Schools Suzuki string program. Greg graduated Cum Laude from James Madison University in May 2019 with a B.M. in viola performance. He discovered his love for teaching during his time at JMU; Greg served as president of the JMU American String Teacher Association Collegiate Chapter. He taught after school group violin classes with Rockingham County Schools and launched a small private violin and viola studio. After graduating, Greg moved back home where he taught in the...2022-10-061h 15Dismantling DissonanceBen PlotnickFrom the day Ben Plotnick was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada his life has revolvedalmost entirely around music. Since his early start playing classical violin, he has foundhimself as a bit of a musical chameleon in musical worlds such as Folk, Country, Celtic, Jazz,Rock, and many areas of world music as well. Ben’s involved musical adolescence includedperformances with several groups & organizations for notable audiences (such as Her RoyalHighness Queen Elizabeth the 2nd) across four continents, from an early age.As a freelance performer and session musician wi...2022-09-2956 minDismantling DissonanceJ David SloanThis week is something different, and very special! I got to sit down with my cousin, J David and hear all about his early days as a country musician. We talk about songwriting, how he discovered Lyle Lovett in a small town in Luxembourg and his days running Mr. Lucky's, one of the most popular country music spots in Phoenix. He even gives an official definition of our family word "kadoo." (Heck, you might even feel like you're at one while you listen.)J David has played and toured with several acts including Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings...2022-09-221h 00Dismantling DissonanceEpisode 32: Curtis J. StewartCURTIS STEWART is a multi Grammy-nominated violinist/composer who enjoys bouncing between MTV specials with Wyclef Jean and sold out shows at Madison Square Garden with Stevie Wonder to stints at the Kennedy Center with the Jimmy Heath Big Band and runs at the Guggenheim, MoMA and Whitney Museums in NYC. Curtis has performed as a classical soloist at Lincoln Center, with the New York Philharmonic Bandwagon, as well as held chamber music residencies at Carnegie Hall, the MET Museum and National Sawdust. His work realizes a vision to find personal and powerful connections between styles, cultures, and music...2022-09-1553 minDismantling DissonanceLauren Rioux of JamWithLauren.comLauren Rioux is enthusiastically sought out for her teaching expertise, leading classes and workshops across the globe. Her online string resource site, JamWithLauren.com provides students the world over with access to her innovative curriculum, gorgeous learning materials, inspiring and motivating blog, but most importantly- her inimitable teaching style. Lauren helps musicians (mostly string players) unlock their inner voice and achieve their potential while understanding and appreciating that the work of becoming a musician is honest and rewarding. Lauren believes that everyone has the ability to create a sound they love, experience the joy that their sound produces, and e...2022-09-081h 00Dismantling DissonanceEpisode 30: Wade FernandezSoaring around the world with Menominee Indian Reservation roots, Wade Fernandez (Walks With The Black Wolf) is a “deeply authentic” multi-award winning international touring artist from the Menominee Nation. Winning numerous awards in many genres, Fernandez's musical style knows no bounds. Beginning his solo career joining Jackson Browne & the Indigo Girls onstage has led to a long career with over 60 international tours. Both his music and his message is firmly grounded in his Menominee Reservation roots and love for the land, animals, and people. His passion to educate, share music, culture and honor Grandmother Earth is reflected in his inter...2021-05-141h 00Dismantling DissonanceEpisode 29: Gabe Bolkosky and Education for HappinessViolinist and violist Gabe Bolkosky has been praised for the way he "takes audiences into his confidence and includes them" and described as having "the serenity of a master without a hint of coldness." He has performed and taught across the United States, abroad, working with all ages of musicians. He recently pioneered an online approach to music-making and collaboration from home. His organization, Education for Happiness, recently launched PhoenixPhest Virtual Online Chamber Music Immersive, culminating a 20 year in-person program. His focus educationally has been to help musicians in all developmental stages and levels of interest with a focus on...2021-05-071h 00Dismantling DissonanceEpisode 28: Rita Porfiris and the "Uncertainty of Fate" FestivalAmerican violist Rita Porfiris has performed in major concert halls and music festivals worldwide as a chamber musician, orchestral musician, and as a soloist.Currently the Associate Professor of Viola and Director of Chamber Music at The Hartt School, she has also been on the faculties of New York University, the University of Houston Moores’ School of Music, Florida International University, and the Harlem School for the Arts in New York. She has given master classes, lectures and clinics across the U.S., United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Argentina, Brazil, Iceland, Taiwan, and the Dominican Republic.Ms...2021-04-3038 minDismantling DissonanceEpisode 27: Effective Practice with Krissy BergmarkKrissy Bergmark is a tabla player, percussionist, and composer in the Twin Cities. Bergmarkcenters her work on bringing tabla to new genres and cross-genres through composition andperformance. She has received commissions and grants through the Cedar Commissions, theJerome Foundation, the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, and the Minnesota State ArtsBoard for her tabla studies and compositions for tabla, percussion, and strings. She was also aparticipant in the International Workshop in Jazz and Creative Music at Banff Center for Artsand Creativity in 2018, and Silkroad Ensemble’s Global Musician Workshop in...2021-04-2750 minDismantling DissonanceEpisode 26: Kenji BunchKenji Bunch is one of America’s most engaging, influential, and prolific composers. Through an expansive blend of classical and vernacular styles, Bunch makes music that’s “clearly modern but deeply respectful of tradition and instantly enjoyable.” (The Washington Post) Deemed “emotional Americana,” (Oregon ArtsWatch) and infused with folk and roots influences, Bunch’s work has inspired a new genre classification: “Call it neo-American: casual on the outside, complex underneath, immediate and accessible to first-time listeners… Bunch’s music is shiningly original.” (The Oregonian) Hailed by The New York Times as “A Composer To Watch” and cited by Alex Ross in his semina...2021-03-1853 minDismantling DissonanceEpisode 25: Brian Kavolius-Matherne (Brian KM)Performer-Composer Brian Kavolius-Matherne is a horn and electronics soloist withprojects as varied as the medium is unique. With influences including Tchaikovsky, Strauss,Broadway, French-Acoustic-Folk, David Maslanka, and Julia Kent, it is no wonder that hetook to composition to synthesize all the music he hears!Brian developed a taste for new music early in his career, performing with the EDGE NewMusic Ensemble at Shenandoah Conservatory during his early training. Since then, he hascommissioned multiple new works for solo horn and various chamber groups and hasserved as principal...2021-03-1358 minDismantling DissonanceEpisode 24: Rachel Calvert of BarbaroWe're back! Bailey kicks off this next run of episodes with friend and fellow fiddle demon, Rachel Calvert. Rachel plays fiddle and sings with Barbaro, an award-winning Bluegrass and Americana band based out of Minneapolis. Barbaro’s musical vision explores their collective life experiences through intricate instrumentation, creatively bending traditional music into a style that is all their own. The Minneapolis-Winona based rising stars have created their eclectic sound through original songwriting craft, with inspiration derived from bluegrass, jazz and chamber music.Barbaro's social media:Website - barbaroband.comInstagram - barbaro_bandTwitter - @Barbaro_bandFacebook - htt...2021-03-0451 minDismantling DissonanceEpisode 23: Sarah Jane Kenner, Professional Violinist and Culinary Coach**Want to register for Sarah's cooking class on February 12th and get a discount? Use code "Dissonance" for 20% off when you click the link below!** https://www.hungrymusician.as.me/feastSarah Jane Kenner (The Hungry Musician) is a professional violinist, blogger, and culinary coach in the New York City area. As a violinist, Sarah specializes in early music, and has performed with leading period instrument ensembles in venues such as Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Washington National Cathedral, the Caramoor Center for Music and theArts, and Trinity Church Wall Street. She holds performance d...2021-02-0253 minDismantling DissonanceEpisode 22: Keri Anderson and the Importance of Strength TrainingThis week kicks off a mini-arc of episodes that takes a look at a few ways we as musicians can take care of ourselves. Up first, we have Keri Anderson! Keri describes her passion as, "to help people look and perform at their best through fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle coaching." Keri has been the nutrition program coordinator at Lifetime Fitness since 2016, and has been a fitness professional and nutrition coach since 2006. She specializes in both 1:1 and small-group training. Her certifications include Precision Nutrition, ISSA Personal Training and Nutrition, NASM, and RKC.On top of helping others with...2021-01-1946 minDismantling DissonanceEpisode 21: Evan Newman and the Power of SalesThis week, Bailey sits down with Evan Newman, pianist and sales wiz. A lot of musicians get turned off when they hear the word "sales;" the art should speak loudly enough for itself, right? Not always the case! Evan brings a unique perspective as someone who performs at a high level both musically and as a Cutco Sales Professional. With half a million dollars in personal sales, his experience brings a lot to this discussion! Outside of the Cutco world, Evan is a professional pianist, who earned his Master's Degree in Piano Performance from the University of M...2021-01-1551 minDismantling DissonanceEpisode 20: Leila Ramagopal Pertl and the Birthright of Music EducationLeila Ramagopal Pertl is an Instructor in Music Education and harp at Lawrence University, Deep Listening Instructor for the Center for Deep Listening, and the Music Education Curator of the Mile of Music Festival, in Appleton Wisconsin where Leila and her team lead 60 hands-on music-making events for its over 75,000 visitors each year. She created the innovative music curricula at Next Generation School in Champaign, IL and at Appleton Public Montessori, Appleton, Wi, where music is treated as a core subject; each student taking music class every day and being immersed in drumming, dancing, singing, improvisation, composition, music theory, and D...2021-01-0550 minDismantling DissonanceEpisode 19: Brian Pertl and the 21st Century ConservatoryBrian Pertl is currently the Dean of the Lawrence Conservatory. He is a trombonist, ethnomusicologist, didjeridu player, Deep Listener, and an advocate for music education at all levels. Brian believes that creating a conservatory music culture that honors diversity, multi-musicality, creativity, exploration, collaboration, curiosity, and play is key to producing musicians and entrepreneurs who will best overcome the obstacles and capitalize on the opportunities facing today’s graduates. Brian is endlessly optimistic that the properly prepared music graduate will have more opportunities to create a musical life than ever before.https://lawrenceuniversity.orghttps://deeplistening.org2020-12-291h 00Dismantling DissonanceJason Anick: Jay-tudes and JazzOne of the youngest violin professors at Boston’s Berklee College of Music, Anick is considered “a rising star in the world of jazz violin and mandolin” (Downbeat Magazine). In addition to leading various groups under his own name and performing with the Rhythm Future Quartet, Anick has been touring and recording with Grammy award-winning Nashville guitar virtuoso John Jorgenson since 2008 when he was recruited while still a senior at the Hartt Conservatory. Over the past few years, Jason has been focusing on arranging and composing for the Rhythm Future Quartet, Jason Anick Acoustic Trio, and the Anick/Ye...2020-12-151h 04Dismantling DissonanceEpisode 17: Kate Kayaian and the Profit PivotKate Kayaian is a professional cellist, teacher, musician’s coach, and the creator and artistic director of the Virtual Summer Cello Festival–the very first full-length summer festival program to be offered online in 2020. As a cellist, Kate has performed as soloist, chamber musician and recitalist in a myriad of venues from art galleries in Seattle to Jordan Hall in Boston, and in some of the top concert halls of Europe.She attended the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston and was subsequently awarded a fellowship at the New World Symphony Orchestra in Miami. She p...2020-12-0851 minDismantling DissonanceEpisode 16: Sarah LarsenSarah Larsen has blown through the juke joints and watering holes of America, the perfect example of a classical good girl gone outlaw. She’s shot whiskey in the Midwestern Wilds, danced to zydeco in Louisiana, fallen in love in the Rockies, and two-stepped on top of broken hearts in Nashville. With fiddle, banjo, and guitar in tow, Hoss sings the stories of her travels and travails, as well as traditional songs of the American experience. When not portraying the urban gypsy-cowgirl Hurricane Hoss, Sarah Williams Larsen is one of the Northeast’s hardest working fiddle players. An aw...2020-12-011h 15Dismantling DissonanceEpisode 15: Christopher Still, Founder of Honesty Pill CoachingHonesty Pill founder Christopher Still joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic as SecondTrumpet in 2007. Before coming to California, he was the Principal Trumpet of the Colorado Symphony.He has also held the positions of Associate Principal Trumpet of the Dallas Symphonyand Principal Trumpet of the Charleston (SC) Symphony. Additionally, Christopher hasserved as Assistant Principal Trumpet with the Grant Park Festival Orchestra inChicago’s Millennium Park and Guest Principal with the St. Louis Symphony.Christopher has recorded extensively with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Grant Park,Dallas, and Alb...2020-11-241h 02Dismantling DissonanceEpisode 14: Will Curry and Reimagining Leadership on BroadwayFor tickets to Will's "Songs from the Shower: Viola Vespers recital, please visit https://viola-vespers.eventbrite.com Concert is Sunday, 11/22 at 7:30 pm EST. Will Curry enjoys a diverse career as a music director, conductor, violist, violinist, teacher, and coach. An active theater musician, Will was recently the music director and conductor of the national tour of Miss Saigon. He previously held positions of violist and assistant conductor with the Broadway productions of My Fair Lady at Lincoln Center Theater, Miss Saigon, Fiddler on the Roof, and Les Misérables. Before moving to New Y...2020-11-211h 06Dismantling DissonanceEpisode 13: Dr. David Cutler* The Super String concert David mentions in the episode takes place November 14th, 2020. Please click on the link to get your ticket!* https://www.savvymusician.com/superstringDr. David Cutler, a self-proclaimed WEEKEND TRAVELER, is a pianist and composer equally comfortable with classical, jazz, popular, folk, and world music. Stretching what it means to be a performer, events regularly involve crazy antics: extreme eclecticism, choreography, humor, interdisciplinary collaboration, superhero costumes, character ushers, celebrity cameos, kazoo playing marching bands, you name it.Cutler's remarkable composition SuperNova dramatically reimagines the most popular string method of...2020-11-1056 minDismantling DissonanceEpisode 12: Sarah WhitneyPraised by The Washington Post for her “marvelous violin acrobatics,” Sarah is known for being on the edge of creativity and has developed a successful music career as a performer, teacher and musicians life & business coach. She has appeared on stages worldwide as a soloist and collaborative artist throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa and is fiercely dedicated to bringing fresh new ideas to classical music and empowering musicians to find their own voice. Sarah is a founding member of the NYC based string quintet SYBARITE5, whose last two albums have reached the top ten...2020-11-0342 minDismantling DissonanceEpisode 11: Dr. Matthew ArauDr. Matthew Arau, founder of Upbeat Global, is the Chair of the Music EducationDepartment and Associate Director of Bands at the Lawrence University Conservatoryof Music in Appleton, Wisconsin. In addition, Dr. Arau is on the faculty of the AmericanBand College of Central Washington University and VanderCook College of Music. Healso serves as a Conn-Selmer Education Clinician and as Member-at-Large on theNAfME Council for Band Education.Dr. Arau has guest conducted and presented on student leadership, mindfulness,growth mindset, rehearsal techniques, and creating positive cultures in over 25...2020-10-271h 00Dismantling DissonanceEpisode 10: Zach BrockCritically acclaimed as the "pre-eminent improvising violinist of his generation," Zach Brock is an American jazz violinist and Grammy Award-winning member of Snarky Puppy. He has toured with Stanley Clarke and Phil Markowitz, released seven solo albums, and was named "Rising Star Violinist" of 2013 by Downbeat Magazine. A passionate educator, Zach has coached hundreds of musicians from workshops to conservatories worldwide. Zach remains a perennial coffee fanatic and skateboard enthusiast, and currently lives with his wife and daughters in the NYC area.Since this is a longer episode, here are some time stamps for our conversation:1:00...2020-10-201h 38Dismantling DissonanceBonus Episode: Mike BlockBonus episode! Bailey sits down with Mike Block to discuss cross-cultural playing, his experience getting into the Silk Road Ensemble, and his recent recording frenzy. He has a new album coming out next Friday called "The Edge of the Atmosphere," which we discover he took a totally new role! Listen to find out more! Mike Block is a pioneering cello player, singer, composer, and educator, hailed by Yo- Yo Ma as the "ideal musician of the 21st-Century". Passionate about cross-cultural collaboration through music, Mike is committed to inspiring individuals and connecting communities. At home in a wide...2020-10-1657 minDismantling DissonanceEpisode 8: Christian HowesIn this episode, Bailey sits down with jazz violinist and educator Christian Howes. Suzuki grad and Suzuki Dad, Violinist, educator and composer, Christian Howes is the founder of “Creative Strings“, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to expand music education through the creation of online curriculum, an annual summer conference, and dozens of visits to schools annually teaching improvisation, contemporary styles, and related subjects. Since March 2020 he has published over 150 Free Play Along Videos on his Youtube channel to support teachers and players of all levels. He was voted #1 in the Downbeat Critics Poll (“Rising...2020-10-1357 minDismantling DissonanceEpisode 7: Calida N. JonesCalida Jones began studying the piano at the age of 3 while attending Nursery School, and switched to violin at the age of 6 when she entered Thomas G. Pullen Performing Arts School in Landover, Maryland. Currently, Calida is the Assistant Director of Education & Engagement at University of Hartford’s The Hartt School. She also serves as Program Director for Music Matters, and the Conductor of the Hartford All-City Youth Orchestra in conjunction with the Charter Oak Culture Center. Prior to those roles, Calida was appointed Director of Development and Advocacy for the El Sistema inspired program PROJECT MUSIC from 2018-2019. In...2020-10-061h 04Dismantling DissonanceEpisode 6: Nick MatherneThis week, Bailey talks with Nick Matherne. Nick offers a unique perspective on how student-led learning can improve the ensemble experience, while also giving students skills that allow them greater freedom in music making outside of school. Nick is an instrumental music teacher at Kaimuki High School and teaches the University Chorus and music education courses at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. He serves as president-electfor the Hawai’i Music Educators Association and is the University Resources and Repertoire Chair for the Hawai'i Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association. Born and raised in Char...2020-09-291h 04Dismantling DissonanceEpisode 5: Matt TurnerMatt Turner is widely regarded as one of the world's leading improvising cellists. Equally skilled as a pianist, Turner performs in numerous styles and has shared the stage in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia with Cape Breton fiddle sensation Natalie MacMaster, avant-garde musicians Marilyn Crispell, Peter Kowald, Guillermo Gregorio, Scott Fields, and John Butcher, as well as country musician Wanda Vick, singer-songwriter LJ Booth, and jazz musician Bobby McFerrin to name a few. He appears on over 100 recordings on Sketch/Harmonia Mundi, Illusions, Music and Arts, Accurate, Polyvinyl, Cadence Jazz and others, recording with jazz violinist Randy...2020-09-2254 minDismantling DissonanceEpisode 4: Nicolas BizubThis episode features my dear friend, Nicolas Bizub. Over the course of the episode, we cover a lot of ground, including what it means to be a 21st century composer, the possible future of CD's, and issues of equity in the orchestra. Read below for his bio; resources mentioned in the podcast are listed below as well. Award-winning composer Nicolas Bizub writes music which is dark, striving, and yearning, which also points towards radiance and light. Inspired by both the natural world and the human interaction with it, Nicolas often uses nature within his music as metaphors f...2020-09-151h 29Dismantling DissonanceEpisode 3: Carolyn "The Cello Doll"Carolyn began cello at age 8, held a principal chair at age 11 and won her first concertocompetition at age 15. Recently, she has soloed with the New England Repertory Orchestra, Nashua Chamber Orchestra and collaborated with the Muir Quartet, Ying Quartet, and Time for Three. Her mentors have also included William Rounds,Stephen Geber, Michael Reynolds, Mihail Jojatu,Peter Howard, and Dave Eggar. Carolyn has attended the Bowdoin International Music Festival, Hidden Valley Music Masterclasses, Kent/Blossom Music Festival, Berkshire High Peaks, and Mostly Modern Festival.She earned both a Dual Bachelor’s in Cello Performance and Music Th...2020-09-081h 11Dismantling DissonanceEpisode 2: Taylor MorrisOn this episode, Bailey interviews Taylor Morris. Hailed by a 2nd grade classroom as “wreely nice and kind” and “the coolest man on erth,” Taylor Morris enjoys blurring the lines between violin and fiddle. Eagerly collaborating across genres, he has performed in 48 states and 13 countries as a soloist, as an alumnus of Barrage, with duo partner Tricia Park, or with chamber-folk string sextet The Sound Accord. Offstage, Taylor obtained a master's in education from Harvard University and teaches nationally as a guest educator and clinician. He co-founded/co-directs the Gilbert Town Fiddlers, runs a summer camp for young musicians called S...2020-09-011h 02Dismantling DissonanceEpisode 1: The Big WhyWelcome to the first episode of "Dismantling Dissonance," a podcast where we will disrupt the status quo for 21st century musicianship. In this first episode, there's a short intro of your host, Bailey and she also tackles some of the questions she first got when she started floating the idea of starting a podcast. (Why this topic? Why should I listen? What if I disagree with what you have to say?) We will have the opportunity to pick the brains of some of the most forward-thinking people in music performance and education. So excited you're here!Want...2020-08-2707 min