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The Mindful Musical Life PodcastCognitive Science and Musical Performance with Dr. Katy CarnaggioThis week's guest is Dr. Katy Carnaggio. From recording studios to live television, concert hall stages to a canopy of trees overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Dr. Katy Carnaggio has enjoyed performing professionally for audiences across the United States. Katy is Creative and Managing Director of Fearless Performance, coaching performers of all specialties to share the best versions of themselves in performance and to make their best better. A cognitive science researcher, Katy has done work on the psychological, developmental, and neurolinguistic underpinnings of music performance. Her cutting-edge, research-grounded methods in practice, preparation, and execution were awarded by the Presser F...2023-06-0748 minThe Mindful Musical Life PodcastDeepening our Self-Knowledge through Performance Training with World-Renowned Hornist, Jeff NelsenOur guest this week is has to be my favorite Canadian, pig-farm-raised magician horn players in the world: Jeff Nelsen is the current horn player with the world famous Canadian Brass and has spent a total of over 10 years touring and recording with them, Jeff has also performed concerti and chamber music on six continents, and in the horn sections of dozens of orchestras including the New York and Los Angeles Philharmonics, and the Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Montreal, and St. Louis Symphonies. He is professor of horn at the prestigious Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and is founder...2023-04-0545 minThe Mindful Musical Life PodcastMindful Inspiration in Composition with Graham CampbellMy guest this week is composer, arranger, guitarist, and producer, Graham Campbell. Based in Toronto, Canada, Graham’s colorful and melodic chamber music grounded in jazz, folk, and cinematic styles has been heard at many major festivals across Canada and Europe, including the Ottawa Chamber Fest, The Festival of the Sound, and the Tiberius International Chamber Festival. He collaborates often with his father, world renowned clarinetist James Campbell, including on the full-length album As You Near Me, which features Graham as a composer, arranger, guitarist, and producer. His film scoring credits include the post-apocalyptic sci-fi "My Girl, Skelly", which was...2023-03-0731 minThe Mindful Musical Life PodcastWorking with Stress and Anxiety Through Transcendental MeditationJessica Escobar is a longtime violinist with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra and other ensembles all around Nevada and beyond. By day, she works across the street from the Pioneer concert hall as a full-time certified court interpreter for the Second Judicial District Court of Nevada. In her job as interpreter, she helps people oflimited English proficiency gain access to justice by bridging the language gap in court proceedings.
In addition to her current career as an interpreter, Jessica used her double major in French and Anthropology to teach English and French classes first in France for two years...2023-02-2233 minThe Mindful Musical Life PodcastExploring your Musical Mental Health with Gary Mayne, Licensed Therapist and Professional MusicianI am very excited to announce this week’s guest and Reno local, Gary Mayne.
Gary has performed, recorded, taught, presented clinics and provided masterclasses at Universities, public schools, conferences, and festivals around the world. He regularly presents on topics of mental health at universities such as the Eastman School of Music, Arizona State University, University of North Texas, University of Iowa, and the University of Nevada Reno. Gary served as the trombone teacher at the LeBam Music Camp in Beirut, Lebanon as well as an ensemble director at the Cyprus Jazz Workshop in Nicosia, Cyprus.
As a...2022-12-2155 minThe Mindful Musical Life PodcastExploring your Musical Mental Health with Gary Mayne, Licensed Therapist and Professional MusicianI am very excited to announce this week’s guest and Reno local, Gary Mayne.
Gary has performed, recorded, taught, presented clinics and provided masterclasses at Universities, public schools, conferences, and festivals around the world. He regularly presents on topics of mental health at universities such as the Eastman School of Music, Arizona State University, University of North Texas, University of Iowa, and the University of Nevada Reno. Gary served as the trombone teacher at the LeBam Music Camp in Beirut, Lebanon as well as an ensemble director at the Cyprus Jazz Workshop in Nicosia, Cyprus.
As a...2022-12-2155 minThe Mindful Musical Life PodcastMental and Emotional Wellbeing in the Music Industry with Brad Cole, LPCCMy guest this week is Brad Cole, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor working out of Denver, CO. Brad is also a Case Manager and a member of the Clinical Team for Backline, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources.
Brad has worked with Backline for over 2 years now, and directly supports the Clinical Director and Director of Case Management. Brad works directly with Backline clients coming through Backline’s Case Management service, runs support groups for Backline, and provides consultation for all new Case Managers. One of Brad...2022-11-2341 minThe Mindful Musical Life PodcastMental and Emotional Wellbeing in the Music Industry with Brad Cole, LPCCMy guest this week is Brad Cole, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor working out of Denver, CO. Brad is also a Case Manager and a member of the Clinical Team for Backline, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources.
Brad has worked with Backline for over 2 years now, and directly supports the Clinical Director and Director of Case Management. Brad works directly with Backline clients coming through Backline’s Case Management service, runs support groups for Backline, and provides consultation for all new Case Managers. One of Brad...2022-11-2341 minThe Mindful Musical Life PodcastMental Health for Musicians with Jarrett McCourtThis week's episode features Jarrett McCourt. Jarrett has been named one of Canada’s “hottest 30 classical musicians under 30”, and currently serves on faculty at Vanderbilt University, and performs as Principal Tuba with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, and has appeared with some of the world's top ensembles including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Utah Symphony Orchestra, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, l’Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal, the National Arts Centre Orchestra and the Canadian Brass.
Passionate about mental health and suicide prevention, Jarrett has been a guest on popular musi...2022-11-0845 minThe Mindful Musical Life PodcastMental Health for Musicians with Jarrett McCourtThis week's episode features Jarrett McCourt. Jarrett has been named one of Canada’s “hottest 30 classical musicians under 30”, and currently serves on faculty at Vanderbilt University, and performs as Principal Tuba with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, and has appeared with some of the world's top ensembles including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Utah Symphony Orchestra, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, l’Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal, the National Arts Centre Orchestra and the Canadian Brass.
Passionate about mental health and suicide prevention, Jarrett has been a guest on popular musi...2022-11-0845 minThe Mindful Musical Life PodcastThe mental side of audition preparation with LA Phil cellist, Gloria LumMy guest this week is cellist, Gloria Lum. Gloria has been a member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since 1985, and in her 30 plus years with the orchestra has performed all over the world, and for many of the world’s best conductors. A frequent participant in the LA Phil’s Chamber Music series, she has appeared with André Previn, Emanuel Ax, Lars Vogt, and Joshua Bell. Gloria also currently teaches cello and chamber music at Occidental College.
In addition to her impressive performance career and reputation, Gloria is the founder of Audition Confidential, a program that helps cellis...2022-10-1739 minThe Mindful Musical Life PodcastThe mental side of audition preparation with LA Phil cellist, Gloria LumMy guest this week is cellist, Gloria Lum. Gloria has been a member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since 1985, and in her 30 plus years with the orchestra has performed all over the world, and for many of the world’s best conductors. A frequent participant in the LA Phil’s Chamber Music series, she has appeared with André Previn, Emanuel Ax, Lars Vogt, and Joshua Bell. Gloria also currently teaches cello and chamber music at Occidental College.
In addition to her impressive performance career and reputation, Gloria is the founder of Audition Confidential, a program that helps cellis...2022-10-1739 minThe Mindful Musical Life PodcastMindfulness in Violin Teaching and Performing with Emily Rodriguez QuirósMy guest this week is Emily Rodriguez Quirós. Emily is a tenured professor of violin at the National University of San Agustín in Arequipa, Peru, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate violin students. Also, Emily is a certified instructor in Mindfulness Based Wellness and Pedagogy, and incorporates mindfulness into her violin studio teaching.
She has participated in several international music festivals in Puerto Rico, United States and Europe, and has played with different symphony orchestras and chamber music in the Caribbean, United States, South America and all over Europe. Moved by the talent of the chil...2022-10-0440 minThe Mindful Musical Life PodcastMindfulness in Violin Teaching and Performing with Emily Rodriguez QuirósMy guest this week is Emily Rodriguez Quirós. Emily is a tenured professor of violin at the National University of San Agustín in Arequipa, Peru, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate violin students. Also, Emily is a certified instructor in Mindfulness Based Wellness and Pedagogy, and incorporates mindfulness into her violin studio teaching.
She has participated in several international music festivals in Puerto Rico, United States and Europe, and has played with different symphony orchestras and chamber music in the Caribbean, United States, South America and all over Europe. Moved by the talent of the chil...2022-10-0440 minThe Mindful Musical Life PodcastA Mindful Approach to Life and Music with Priya Darshini and Max ZTLast week the University of Nevada Reno was lucky enough to host two incredible musicians for master classes and performances, Priya Darshini and Max ZT. Despite a very full schedule, they were gracious enough to squeeze in an hour for the wonderful conversation you are about to hear!
Priya has collaborated with a wide range of artists from Pearl Jam; GRAMMY® Award winners Roy “Futureman” Wooten; Jeff Coffin, Philip Lassiter, Silk Road Ensemble’s Shane Shanahan; virtuoso ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro, Dave Eggar, Karsh Kale, House of Waters, and many more. In 2020, Priya released her sophomore solo album – Pe...2022-09-2050 minThe Mindful Musical Life PodcastA Mindful Approach to Life and Music with Priya Darshini and Max ZTLast week the University of Nevada Reno was lucky enough to host two incredible musicians for master classes and performances, Priya Darshini and Max ZT. Despite a very full schedule, they were gracious enough to squeeze in an hour for the wonderful conversation you are about to hear!
Priya has collaborated with a wide range of artists from Pearl Jam; GRAMMY® Award winners Roy “Futureman” Wooten; Jeff Coffin, Philip Lassiter, Silk Road Ensemble’s Shane Shanahan; virtuoso ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro, Dave Eggar, Karsh Kale, House of Waters, and many more. In 2020, Priya released her sophomore solo album – Pe...2022-09-2050 min