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Artists for Joy#188: 3 Q's for when you're procrastinatingThis week Merideth offers some strategies to overcome procrastination to embrace a more joyful and fulfilling creative life. She offers 3 common lies we tell ourselves when we are having a hard time getting things done: I'm lazy. I just need the right routine. I'll wait for inspiration to feel motivated. She then translates these less-than-helpful thought patterns into questions to unlock what we really need to keep moving. Buy Merideth's book The Artist's Joy Check out K.C. Davis' book "How to Keep House While Drowning" Join the next Creative Cluster 2024-08-0925 min
Artists for Joy#182: "Oath to Joy," Music and Community with Angela SheikIn today's episode, Merideth chats with artist, composer, and songwriter Angela Sheik. Angela (whose name you may recognize from every episode's credits as our resident theme songwriter here at Artists for Joy) composed a full-length anthemic jam for Merideth's new book "The Artist's Joy." In this episode, you'll hear the complete track for the first time! They also discuss how central community is in finding sustainable creative practice and what to do when you feel like quitting. "The Artist's Joy" theme song, "Oath to Joy," will be available to stream and download in August, but f...2024-06-2832 min
Artists for JoyInspirationSeason 4 opener! Let's discuss the ephemeral, mystical, inevitable miracle that is creative inspiration. Merideth shares about a hobby she is not monetizing (yet) and a powerful story of a chance encounter at Staples. How do we escape the constant pull to monetize our creative work? How do we become the kind of person who is more inspired and connected to the spiritual invitation of creativity? Angela Sheik's Music Chat with Merideth about the book tour: hello@artistsforjoy.org Buy Merideth a coffee The Artist's Way Creative Cluster Pre-order “The Art...2023-10-0625 min
#MusicEdLove PodcastFinding Joy After Juilliard with Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez
Finding Joy After Julliard
Welcome to the #MusicEdLove Podcast. On this episode, host Angela Ammerman welcomes Merideth Hite Estevez, a talented oboist, podcaster, performer, author, and mother, onto the show. Angela and Merideth catch up after having known each other since their college days at CCM.
Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez is a spiritual space-maker for artists as a writer, coach, educator, and performer. As an oboist, Merideth has performed with top orchestras in the US and abroad, including the Met Opera and PhillyPops, and is currently the English hornist/Second Oboe of the C...2023-08-0426 min
#MusicEdLove PodcastFinding Joy After Juilliard with Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez
Finding Joy After Julliard
Welcome to the #MusicEdLove Podcast. On this episode, host Angela Ammerman welcomes Merideth Hite Estevez, a talented oboist, podcaster, performer, author, and mother, onto the show. Angela and Merideth catch up after having known each other since their college days at CCM.
Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez is a spiritual space-maker for artists as a writer, coach, educator, and performer. As an oboist, Merideth has performed with top orchestras in the US and abroad, including the Met Opera and PhillyPops, and is currently the English hornist/Second Oboe of the C...2023-08-0426 min
Artists for JoyHow to talk to creative peopleSeason 3 debut! Merideth shares what she's been learning from chatting with artists of all disciplines on social media and in her coaching practice: specifically about how to talk to creators about their work—what comments feels good and why. Plus: the number one thing she believe creatives long to hear in their most vulnerable moments. Saxophonist Kirsten Edkins https://bit.ly/3BoBi4i Composer Angela Sheik https://bit.ly/3l8dkSt Submit a question for the show: https://bit.ly/3kFNMLf Schedule a one-to-one with Merideth: https://bit.ly/2RzDvDp BRIEF...2022-09-1624 min
Artists for JoyListen to this when you face criticismNEW bonus content featuring a guided visualization for self-protection (inspired by Nicholas Daniel and Louise Hay) with music of Ardie Son and Angela Sheik. Joining our mailing list to get episodes delivered to your inbox every Friday: https://mailchi.mp/e5dcaffdf8ce/luminasignup2022-07-1509 min
Artists for JoyJust Start. (Over)What better way to begin Season 2 than with stories of artists starting over! Merideth shares the most important question to consider during a restart and offers some thoughts on coping in uncertain times. If you’re standing at the beginning of a new season, this one's for you. Support the show: https://bit.ly/3vdDjeN Compose Your Career Course: https://bit.ly/3ldBIlB Submit a Creative Conundrum: https://bit.ly/3kFNMLf Artist’s Way Creative Cluster: https://bit.ly/32pPZE8 Angela Sheik: https://bit.ly/3l8dkSt2021-09-1026 min
Artists for JoyBonus Content: Mindfulness MeditationMeditation is proven to relieve stress and improve overall health. Join Merideth for a bonus episode featuring a special guided mindfulness meditation. It features music of marimba player/composer Chris Leich. The Artists for Joy theme song is by Angela Sheik. 2020-11-2709 min
Artists for JoySome Dreams Take a LifetimeThis week, in our 20th episode, Merideth looks at the themes within the theme. Ever feel like you are losing hope in the face of disappointments or detours? Merideth will share her experience of those feelings, plus something we all have in common with child prodigies. She'll help us all celebrate the twists and turns of the long game that an artist's life often involves. Listen to Angela Sheik's full version of the theme song here: https://bit.ly/3cu1htV 2020-09-2529 min
Artists for JoyThe Well: A Visualization ExerciseThis week, in lieu of a full episode, Merideth shares a visualization exercise that explores our thirst for self-acceptance and worthiness. Join her on this guided daydream of sorts to explore the concept of an inner well; a source we all might draw from on the journey. This episode features music of Seth Waldron, Joseph McDade and Angela Sheik. Read more about the science behind visualization here: https://bit.ly/34IzmEP Read a full transcript of the exercise here: https://bit.ly/3jkPWP52020-08-2820 min
Artists for JoyIdentityPlaywright George Bernard Shaw famously said, "Life isn't about finding yourself, life is about creating yourself." A quote that might seem at odds with writer and Trappist monk Thomas Merton's adage: "Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time." So which is it? Can the act of creation help you live into or find your identity? Does identifying as an artist have to mean a life of turmoil and hardship? Join us for this week's episode to find out. This episode includes music of Claude Debussy, J.S. Bach, Georges...2020-05-1523 min
Artists for JoyYour Inner (Artist) ChildPablo Picasso said, "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." This week host Merideth Hite Estevez explores how our inner artist child can help us to discover what sparks joy in our work as adults. She'll offer ways to make the most of quarantine by (re)discovering the art of true play. This episode includes music of Angela Sheik, Franz Schubert, George Enesco, and Gabriel Fauré and features Merideth Hite Estevez, oboe, Jani Parsons, piano, Ariana Falk, cello, and Kathleen Winters, flute. Read more about the...2020-05-0826 min
Artists for JoyPerfectionismAre you an artist who struggles with perfectionism? In this episode, host Merideth Hite Estevez explores an antidote to that feeling and more ways to find joy in the creative process. This episode features music of Angela Sheik, Darius Milhaud, Claude Debussy, and J.S. Bach with Merideth Hite Estevez, oboe with Jani Parsons on piano and Thea Lobo, mezzo soprano with pianist, Eunmi Ko. Learn more about Thea's project at https://www.indictus.org/ and register for the next Artist's Way Creative Cluster at https://artistsforjoy.org/theartistsway2020-05-0123 min