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Internet of Nature PodcastS6E10: “Mushrooms Aren’t a Death Sentence” — Fungumentals for Arborists Who Diagnose Before They Cut with Kyle McLoughlin of Ironwood ArboriculturalA mushroom on a tree isn’t a verdict — but in arboriculture, it’s often treated like one.In this episode, Nadina Galle talks with Kyle McLoughlin, a Board Certified Master Arborist and founder of Ironwood Arboricultural, from his two-acre, tree-filled property in St. George, Ontario. Together, they unpack why fungi should be foundational knowledge for anyone caring for trees — and why “there’s a mushroom, cut it down” is more often fear than good practice.They explore Armillaria and other misunderstood fungi, how decay actually affects tree risk and failure probability, and why arborists should think m...
2025-12-1450 min
TechSips with NadinaUnlocking Real-World Power with the Model Context ProtocolIn this episode of TechSips with Nadina, Chief Strategy Architect Nadina dives deep into the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its crucial role in shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence. I wanted to explain why understanding the underlying architecture of AI, often unseen by you, is so essential for realizing its full potential and mitigating potential risks. I broke down the limitations of Large Language Models (LLMs) in interacting with the external world and introduced MCP as a solution – a set of open standards enabling seamless communication between AI applications and external systems.Chapters:...
2025-05-0613 min
TechSips with NadinaUnderstanding AI Better: A Linguistic ApproachJoin Nadina, your Chief Strategy Architect, as she demystifies the fascinating interplay between Artificial Intelligence and Linguistics. In this episode, Nadina breaks down complex concepts into bite-sized pieces, exploring how linguistics helps AI understand and generate human language, leading to innovative applications like chatbots and machine translation. She also addresses the challenges of bias and transparency in AI, highlighting the importance of responsible development and ethical considerations. Tune in to discover the potential of AI and Linguistics to revolutionize communication and create a more connected future.
Concepts Explored:
How linguistics provides the framework...
2024-11-1214 min
TechSips with NadinaThe Dark Side of AI - Understanding AI BiasJoin Nadina, your Chief Strategy Architect, on TechSips as she delves into the hidden dangers of AI bias. In this episode, we'll demystify how biased data can lead to discriminatory outcomes in various applications, from facial recognition to healthcare. We'll explore the different types of AI bias, examine real-world examples, and discuss strategies for mitigating these issues. Plus, Nadina explores the ethical and societal implications of AI bias and emphasizes the importance of responsible AI development.
Key Takeaways:
What is AI Bias?
Types of AI Bias
Real-World Examples
2024-10-2920 min
TechSips with NadinaThe Future of AI: Reasoning Engines ExplainedJoin Nadina, your Chief Strategy Architect, on a caffeine-fueled exploration of Reasoning Engines – the advanced computational systems that power intelligent decision-making in the digital world. In this episode, we'll demystify the concept of Reasoning Engines, explore their various types, and delve into their real-world applications across healthcare, business, and even the legal field. We'll also discuss the ethical considerations surrounding this powerful technology and ponder the future of Reasoning Engines and their potential impact on human intelligence.
Key Takeaways:
What are Reasoning Engines?
Types of Reasoning Engines
Real-World Applications
Ethical Considerations
The Future of Rea...
2024-10-1515 min
TechSips with NadinaInfrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Build Faster, Scale BiggerNadina dives deep into Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), explaining what it is, why it's important, and how it can benefit businesses of all sizes. She explores the core capabilities of IaaS, including virtualization, storage, networking, and compute, and discusses the major IaaS providers: AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Nadina also addresses common concerns about IaaS, such as vendor lock-in and security, and provides actionable advice for businesses considering migrating to the cloud.
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2024-10-0112 min
TechSips with NadinaPlatform as a Service (PaaS) - Simplifying Development and DeploymentNadina, your Chief Strategy Architect, serves up bite-sized insights into the dynamic world of Platform as a Service (PaaS). Discover how PaaS empowers businesses to build, deploy, and scale applications with unprecedented speed and agility, all while optimizing costs and embracing flexibility. Explore the PaaS landscape, from key benefits to major providers, and understand how this cloud computing powerhouse can revolutionize your development journey.
PaaS Resources:
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/app-service
https://techcrunch.com/2015/03/24/microsoft-launches-azure-app-services-a-new-set-of-tools-for-web-and-mobile-app-developers/
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/elastic-beanstalk/
https://cloud.google.com/appengine#documentation
2024-09-1707 min
TechSips with NadinaSoftware as a Service (SaaS) - The Future of Customer Engagement
In this TechSips episode, Chief Strategy Architect Nadina explores the transformative power of Software as a Service (SaaS), the game-changing delivery model that's democratizing innovation and redefining customer engagement. Discover how SaaS empowers businesses of all sizes to access enterprise-level tools without hefty price tags or complex installations. From cost savings and financial agility to AI-powered customer experiences, Nadina breaks down the key benefits and real-world applications of SaaS. She also dives into the growing role of AI in shaping the future of SaaS customer engagement, highlighting the importance of striking a balance between AI's analytical capabilities and the...
2024-09-0306 min
TechSips with NadinaSip, Subscribe, & Succeed: Unlocking the Power of Subscription ModelsEver wondered why subscription models are taking over the world? From Netflix to Adobe, businesses are embracing this model for a reason. In this episode of TechSips, Nadina dives into the benefits and challenges of subscription models for both businesses and customers. We explore how subscriptions create predictable revenue, enhance customer relationships, and offer flexibility and convenience. Plus, get a sneak peek into the future of personalized subscriptions and subscription bundles.Don't miss out! Download our FREE Subscription Model Readiness Checklist and Workbook: https://shop.techsips.nadinalisbon.com/collections...
2024-08-2009 minTechSips with NadinaCascading Chaos: From CrowdStrike to Southwest - Lessons in Tech ResilienceJoin me, Nadina, your Chief Strategy Architect, as I dissect the recent CrowdStrike global IT outage and draw parallels to past tech disasters like the Amazon Web Services and Southwest Airlines meltdowns. I'll delve into the anatomy of these incidents, highlighting the common threads of centralization, lack of redundancy, and outdated systems. I also offer actionable strategies you can use to build digital resilience, including decentralization, robust redundancy, rigorous testing, modernization, and collaboration.
2024-07-2308 minTechSips with NadinaThe Role of IT Strategy in Digital TransformationIn this episode, we dive into the practical world of IT strategy and its pivotal role in digital transformation.
Join me, Nadina, your Chief Strategy Architect, as I guide you through aligning technology with business goals, crafting a roadmap, navigating change, building a digital foundation, and unleashing innovation. Learn actionable steps to put the customer first, let data guide decisions, break down silos, invest in learning, and embrace agility for digital transformation success.
2024-07-0907 minTechSips with NadinaDigital Transformation DemystifiedJoin me, Nadina, your Chief Strategy Architect, as I break down the buzzword "Digital Transformation." Learn why it's more than just tech, why it's crucial for businesses today, and how to get started on your own digital journey.
Key Takeaways:
What it is: Digital transformation is a fundamental shift in how businesses operate, deliver value, and think about their models. It's a journey, not a destination, requiring a mindset shift and embracing change.
Why it matters: Staying competitive, improving customer experience, boosting efficiency, and driving innovation are just a few of the benefits.
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2024-06-2508 minTechSips with NadinaThe Perfect Blend of CRM and IT StrategyIn this episode, join me, Chief Strategy Architect Nadina, as I delve into the critical connection between CRM and IT strategy. Discover why your CRM is more than just software—it's the linchpin connecting technology and customers. Uncover how this synergy can fuel personalization, automation, and data-driven insights. I'll share key considerations for integrating these strategies, ensuring your business is poised for growth and customer-centric success. Don't miss this caffeinated conversation on transforming your digital journey!
2024-06-1107 minTechSips with NadinaThe CRM of Tomorrow: How to Prepare Your Business for SuccessJoin me, your Chief Strategy Architect, Nadina, as I conclude the Essential Tool Kit series with a caffeinated glimpse into the future of CRM. Together, we'll discover the emerging trends shaping CRM, from AI-powered personalization to conversational AI. I'll share insights on how businesses can prepare for a future where CRM is the central nervous system, data privacy reigns supreme, and innovation thrives. Plus, get a sneak peek at the next episode where I'll be exploring the crucial intersection of CRM and IT strategy.
2024-05-2807 minTechSips with NadinaCRM Implementation Success: Avoiding Common PitfallsIn this episode of TechSips with Nadina, we're tackling the top 5 pitfalls that can derail your CRM implementation. From setting clear goals to ensuring user adoption, data quality, executive buy-in, and proper customization, we're providing actionable strategies to help you navigate these common challenges and maximize your CRM's potential for business growth. Don't let these pitfalls sabotage your success – tune in and learn how to make your CRM a game-changer!
2024-05-1413 minTechSips with NadinaFrom Metrics to Momentum: Driving Strategic Action with Your CRMFeeling overwhelmed by CRM data but struggling to translate it into real results? You're not alone! This episode of TechSips tackles a major pain point for businesses: how to turn CRM insights into decisive action. Listen as I unveil three strategic actions you can implement immediately to transform your CRM from a data graveyard into a strategic superpower.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to foster a data-driven culture within your organization
The key to aligning your CRM metrics with your strategic goals
Powerful strategies for empowering your teams to leverage CRM data...
2024-04-3010 minTechSips with NadinaMetrics That Matter: Growth, Resilience, and Proactive LeadershipAre you tired of unpredictable growth and feeling blindsided by problems? This episode reveals the metrics your CRM holds that transform reactive firefighting into strategic foresight.
Key Takeaways:
CLV: Uncover the hidden profit potential within your customer base, fueling smarter marketing and retention moves.
Cash Flow: Spot bottlenecks before they derail projects, make agile investment decisions with data-backed confidence.
Employee Satisfaction: Link engagement metrics to churn prevention, safeguarding customer satisfaction and your bottom line.
Actionable Promise: Learn how to turn your CRM from a reporting tool into a strategic asset that powers data-driven, visionary leadership.
2024-04-1612 minTechSips with NadinaBrewing the Future: The Birth of TechSipsWhy TechSips?
Get ready to be inspired! This podcast is where complex tech concepts get a flavorful makeover. Think of it as your caffeine-fueled shot of digital transformation wisdom, designed to kickstart your success. Discover the origin story of a podcast built to bridge the gap between tech complexities and your real-world business needs.
Meet Your Host: Nadina
I'm Nadina, your Chief Strategy Architect, and I'm here to demystify CRM, IT, and that ever-evolving world of "Digit Transformation". With me, you'll get:
Salesforce expertise - I'm a Certified Technical...
2024-03-0506 min
TechSips with NadinaINTRODUCING " TechSips with Nadina" Coming March 5Dive in with me, Nadina, your biweekly Chief Strategy Architect, as I offer quick, refreshing insights into CRM, IT strategy, and the digital landscape. "Digit Transformation" is my playful shorthand for the digital revolution. Get ready for bold ideas, innovative solutions, and blueprints for future success, one strategic sip at a time! Join me for a delicious dose of digital mastery.
2024-02-2701 min
Weight Loss For Small Animal Veterinarians#46 Fear, Grief, SuccessEpisode's takeaways:
The two types of fear: fear that saves lives and fear that kills.
The importance of listening to the nudge to change.
Why is expecting grief important when we change?
Shedding your skin before growing into something bigger is painful.
The success evaluation is mandatory.
Why does not celebrating success makes it harder to achieve future success?
Do you still want to use the same beliefs and emotions to fuel your future success?
Useful links:
Website: https://www.vetcoachinternational.com/
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2023-06-2826 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS5E10 — If Money Grows on Trees, Where is Urban Forestry Funding? with Jad Daley of American ForestsDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Jad Daley, the 40th president and CEO of American Forests, the oldest forest conservation organization in the states, to discuss the unprecedented $1.5 billion federal investment for the U.S. Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program, how the investment will give priority to projects that benefit underserved communities, address extreme heat, and low-canopy populations, and how Jad and the team at American Forests have estimated that the cash influx, combined with matching contributions from funding recipients, could create thousands of jobs and help plant and protect 40 to 50 million trees nationwide. At the en...
2023-06-071h 25
Internet of Nature PodcastS5E9 — The Data-Driven Decision-Making Revolutionizing Urban Forestry with Andy Lederer of Oxfordshire CountyDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Andy Lederer, Principal Arboriculture Officer for Oxfordshire County Council, to discuss how he got involved with trees despite growing up in North London, how data-driven decision-making is revolutionizing urban forestry, how his perspective on data has changed over his nearly two-decade-long career, how Andy has harnessed PlanIT Geo's tree inventory and asset management software in Oxfordshire County (UK), the surprising way his team of tree officers reacted to a new, data-driven approach, and what he hopes the future of data-driven urban forestry might look like.
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2023-05-3156 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS5E8 — Don’t Tell Me How Many Trees You Planted, Tell Me How Many Are Still There After 20 Years with Tom Ebeling of OpenlandsDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Tom Ebeling, Community Arborist at Openlands, to discuss how we can ensure the trees that are planted today will still be there in 10, 20, 50, and 100 years' time, why urban tree mortality statistics are all over the map, and how Openlands' highly successful TreePlanters Grant and TreeKeeprs program may hold the secret to transforming tree-planting campaigns into tree-growing campaigns.
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2023-05-2459 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS5E7 — How Can We Align Urban Forestry and Municipal Climate Change Policy? with Brett KenCairn of the City of BoulderDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Brett KenCairn, the City of Boulder’s Senior Policy Advisor for Climate Action and the city’s Natural Climate Solutions team lead, to discuss the vital link between municipal climate change policy and urban forestry policy, how they complement each other to achieve sustainable urban forest planning, and why most city governments haven’t yet connected the dots – at least not all the way.
This podcast episode is brought to you by PlanIT Geo.
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2023-05-1749 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS5E6 — Where Have All the Young Urban Foresters Gone? – And How To Get Them Back with Leslie Berckes of Society of Municipal ArboristsThis week, Dr. Nadina Galle is joined by Leslie Berckes, Executive Director of the Society of Municipal Arborists (SMA), to discuss the skilled labor shortage in arboriculture and urban forestry, her experience igniting passion in young minds to participate in tree planting and tree care at Trees Forever, her groundbreaking vision to build a sustainable urban forestry workforce, and practical career tips for entering the field of tree care.
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2023-05-1056 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS5E5 — Does Good Health Grow on Trees? with Vivek Shandas of CAPA StrategiesDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Vivek Shandas, Professor of Climate Adaptation at Portland State University and founder of CAPA Strategies, a global climate consulting firm, to discuss how urban forestry can revolutionize the way we think about promoting health and wellness, why it's different from the traditional "ecosystem service" model, and how it can appeal to non-traditional stakeholders, such as general physicians, health departments, educators, and the wider community.
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2023-05-0357 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS5E4 — Faster than We Can Plant Trees On Public Land, We’re Losing Them on Private Land with Alex Hancock of PlanIT GeoDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Alex Hancock, urban forestry consultant at PlanIT Geo, to discuss private tree ordinances, a hot regulatory topic as municipalities work to protect and manage trees on private land, how emerging technologies may offer new solutions, and the ethical line between using technology to help with management while also respecting citizens' rights.
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2023-04-2650 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS5E3 — Who Are the Treefluencers of Tomorrow? with Tobin Mitnick of @jewslovetreesDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Tobin Mitnick, actor, comedian, and naturalist, widely known on social media as @jewslovetrees, to discuss "treefluencers", a new breed of social media influencers that use trees as their subject matter of choice, how his widely popular @jewslovetrees account has garnered over 500,000 followers, the need for new, effective leadership in urban forestry, and how pioneering "treefluencers" like Tobin play a critical role in elevating awareness towards the many wonders of trees.
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2023-04-1958 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS5E2 — What Can We Learn from the World’s Best Urban Forests? with Dan Lambe of Arbor Day FoundationDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Dan Lambe, CEO at Arbor Day Foundation, to discuss Dan's start in trees and urban forestry, the history of Arbor Day and the Arbor Day Foundation, the world’s best urban forests, what we can learn from the most successful examples around the world, Dan's favorite urban forest, and how new forms of data and technology play a critical role in the protection of urban forests.
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2023-04-1252 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS5E1 — Launching Season 5 on the Future of Urban Forestry with Ian Hanou of PlanIT GeoDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Ian Hanou, Founder & CEO at PlanIT Geo, to introduce Season 5 of the Internet of Nature Podcast, taking listeners on a journey through the current state of urban forestry, its prospects for growth in 2023 and beyond, the most pressing issues affecting urban forestry today, and introducing listeners to the topics and guests they can expect on Season 5 of the show.
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2023-04-0557 min
Nadina Mackie JacksonCrystal Blue Persuasion by Chan Ka NinWorld premiere of Chrystal Blue Persuasion by Chan Ka Nin for the Caliban Quartet of bassoonists
Kathy McLean (off frame to left), Michael Sweeney, Nadina Mackie, Fraser Jackson, bassoons and Chan Ka Nin, composer
2022-12-1315 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS4E10 — The More High-Tech Our Lives Become, The More Nature We Need with Richard Louv of the Children and Nature NetworkDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Richard Louv, best known as the author of Last Child in the Woods, The Nature Principle, Our Wild Calling, and more, and founder of the Children and Nature Network, to discuss his 2005 bestseller that coined the phrase nature-deficit disorder, how his work sparked an international movement to examine the health benefits of spending time outdoors, why politics should keep its hands off nature, why rewilding cities is crucial to humanity’s future, why he’s not “anti-tech”, despite constantly being labeled as such, and why something special happens when we connect with wild animals...
2022-07-061h 13
Internet of Nature PodcastS4E9 — Growing the Next Generation of Ecohustlers with Max Lerner of NYC ParksDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Max Lerner, director of the Emerging Technologies team at the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation and founder of GROW (Green Revitalization Outreach Workforce) Externships, to discuss his upbringing in New York City, how he cultivated his love for nature, his decades of experience developing green roofs and urban farms, how his passion for technology led him to establish NYC Parks’ Emerging Tech team, how it grew to a think tank of over a 100 scientific visionaries, and his commitment to educating the green professionals of the future through innovative externships abroad.
Fo...
2022-06-291h 06
Internet of Nature PodcastS4E8 — Why We Need Technology To Rebalance Urbanization and Nature with Giulio Boccaletti of Water: A BiographyDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Giulio Boccaletti, author, scientist, and co-founder of Chloris Geospatial, to discuss his unconventional career path, from physicist to climate scientist to McKinsey partner to The Nature Conservancy’s chief strategy officer to writing his new book, Water: A Biography, we discuss his views on using technology as a force for good, especially for resource management, if we should take up biodiversity in the constitution, the danger of making environmentalism political, and why humanity must fundamentally change its relationship with nature.
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2022-06-221h 03
Internet of Nature PodcastS4E7 — Nature Has the Answers with Monica Olsen and Jennifer Walsh of Biophilic SolutionsDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Monica Olsen and Jennifer Walsh, creators of the Biophilic Solutions Podcast, to discuss what connecting to nature means to them, how biophilic design can unlock an alternative method of suburban development like the Serenbe community near Atlanta, Georgia, how the pandemic changed people’s relationship with the natural world, and the technologies working to connect people to nature that they’re most excited about.
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2022-06-1559 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS4E6 — Meet the Doctor Prescribing Nature for Anxiety, Depression, Obesity, and More with Dr. Robert Zarr of Park Rx AmericaDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Dr. Robert Zarr, board-certified pediatrician, founder, and medical director of Park Rx America (PRA), to discuss how seeing Richard Louv speak on his book, Last Child in the Woods, changed the course of his medical practice, why and how he prescribes nature to his young patients and their families, how technology can make nature-rich areas accessible to all, and why spending time in and around nature is the single most important first step to improving both human and planetary health.
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2022-06-0854 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS4E5 — Why Daily Doses of Nature in the City Matter with Tim Beatley of Biophilic CitiesDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Tim Beatley, Professor of Sustainable Communities at the University of Virginia and founder of “Biophilic Cities” to discuss why being in nature must be a daily, easy practice, his efforts to make every city in the world a “biophilic” one, fascinating stories of rewilding in cities, from the world’s largest urban bat colony in Austin to the world’s largest roost of swifts in a Portland elementary school, and how nature is all around us, if only we open our eyes.
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2022-06-011h 05
Internet of Nature PodcastS4E4 — Why Technology is Not the Antithesis to Nature with Matthew Browning of the Virtual Reality & Nature Lab at Clemson UniversityDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Matthew Browning, founder of the Virtual Reality & Nature Lab at Clemson University, to discuss how growing up near nature shaped him, how working as a park ranger sparked an interest in academia, why he’s prioritizing nature exposure for his family, and recent research including how nature-based virtual reality is beneficial for people who cannot access the outdoors, why people who live in greener areas tend to have lower health care costs, and why deserts can be just as therapeutic as forests.
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2022-05-2548 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS4E3 — Leveraging Sensors and AI in the Fight Against Global Wildlife Poaching with Tim van Dam of Smart ParksDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Tim van Dam, co-founder and director of Smart Parks, to discuss how a chance encounter with a rhino sparked a career in wildlife conservation, the technologies he’s working on to arm park rangers in their fight against illegal poaching, how to prevent human-wildlife conflicts in cities and villages, anecdotes from his time in the field from collaring an elephant to tracking cats with Covid-19, how he stays motivated in the face of tragedy, and why he hopes his technology will soon be obsolete.
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2022-05-181h 07
Internet of Nature PodcastS4E2 — Planting 500 Million Trees in Five Years in Neighborhoods and Forests of Greatest Need with Ben Wilinsky of the Arbor Day FoundationDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Ben Wilinsky, Director of Partnerships and Innovation at the Arbor Day Foundation, to discuss how the Arbor Day Foundation is planting 500 million trees in five years to celebrate its 50th anniversary, how they’ll target their tree-planting efforts in neighborhoods and forests of greatest need, the role NatureQuant’s NatureScore™ data will play, why Ben is optimistic about greening communities, and which technologies he thinks will realize the Arbor Day Foundation’s mission to “inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees”.
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2022-05-111h 01
Internet of Nature PodcastTrailer: Internet of Nature PodcastCan nature and technology — long viewed as opposing forces — work together to stabilize our climate, sustain our urban environments, and benefit our health? Internet of Nature Podcast is on a mission to find out. Join me every Wednesday as I interview top CEOs & innovators on their technologies for building greener, healthier, and smarter communities. Each episode contains powerful stories behind the entrepreneur, delves into questions usually shied away from, and explores where the internet and nature converge.
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2022-05-0902 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS4E1 — How the "Steve Jobs of Ecology" is Building the "Google Maps for Nature" with Thomas Crowther of Crowther LabDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Dr. Thomas Crowther, founder of Restor and the Crowther Lab at ETH Zürich to discuss why his early obsession with snakes sparked a fascination with ecology, why he struggled in school, how one professor changed the trajectory of his career, why publishing the notorious "trillion tree paper" was the "best and worst week" of his life, what he's learned about nuanced yet effective science communication, and how his Restor platform, the "Google Maps for Nature", will create transparency in global landscape restoration, making his life's vision — a reality.
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2022-05-0444 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS3E10 — Meet the Woman Behind Halifax’s Viral Text-A-Tree Initiative with Julietta Sorensen Kass of Our NatureDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Julietta Sorensen Kass, Founder of Our Nature, to discuss what a tree would say if it could talk, why people find it easier to open up to trees rather than other people, how text messaging can be used to promote human-nature relationships, the ins-and-outs of her viral Text-A-Tree initiative that saw 3,000 Haligonians send nearly 11,000 texts to 15 different trees, and the tree-texts that still bring her to tears.
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2022-03-091h 01
Internet of Nature PodcastS3E9 — How Blockchain Can Value and Protect Our Urban Trees with Mark Bode & Willem de Feijter of TreeCollectiveDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Mark Bode and Willem de Feijter, Co-Founders of TreeCollective, to discuss what happens when you combine an urban forester and a business developer, why trees make an essential and valuable contribution to our dense cities, how blockchain technology and tokenization can register the value of trees, monitor their ROI, and help transfer “tree ownership”, and why trees need a business model, now more than ever.
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2022-03-0252 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS3E8 — How AllTrails Got 30M+ People in 200 Countries Outside with Ron Schneidermann of AllTrailsDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Ron Schneidermann, CEO of AllTrails, to discuss how AllTrails grew its community to 30M+ registered users across 200 countries, how COVID-19 supercharged the "outdoors trend" and accelerated the app's growth, how the responsible use of technology can help foster human-nature relationships—and what its limitations are, how AllTrails hand-curates each of its 300,000+ trails, Ron and Nadina's favorite trails, and why everyone needs the outdoors, now more than ever.
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2022-02-2351 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS3E7 — Beyond Carbon: Why We Can't Plant Our Way Out Of Climate Change with Carlotta Conte of Dark Matter Labs (TreesAI)Dr. Nadina Galle is joined by Carlotta Conte, Lead of TreesAI and the Nature-based Solutions Mission at Dark Matter Labs, to discuss what urban forestry gets wrong about carbon sequestration, why trees are assets, not liabilities, how to change "tree accountancy", and how Dark Matter Labs' Trees As Infrastructure (TreesAI) is establishing nature as a critical part of urban infrastructure, alongside bridges, roads, and rail, enabling investment, profitability, and sustainability.
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2022-02-1651 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS3E6 — Why Sensors Alone are Not Enough to Grow Urban Trees with René Voogt of ConnectedGreenDr. Nadina Galle is joined by René Voogt, Founder of ConnectedGreen, to discuss the problems facing newly planted urban trees, why overwatering trees is just as damaging as underwatering trees, why a nuanced understanding of soil biology is critical to applying sensors correctly, and how nearly 2,000 sensors across the Netherlands and beyond are helping landscaping companies, municipalities, nurseries, and water boards transform from reactive to proactive tree care.
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2022-02-0956 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS3E5 — Why Leveraging "NatureTech" Can Scale-Up Nature-Based Solutions with Lucy Almond of Nature4ClimateDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Lucy Almond, Director of Nature4Climate, the world’s first coordinated effort to address the totality of natural climate solutions — across forests, farms, grasslands, and wetlands, to discuss the case for "nature tech", why technology should be applied to help enable, accelerate, and scale-up nature’s ability to combat climate change, and the biggest nature-technology trends she sees for 2022, including drones, AI, blockchain, and genomic sequencing.
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2022-02-0239 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS3E4 — Technology for Arborists and Urban Foresters with Josh Behounek of The Davey Tree Expert CompanyDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Josh Behounek, Business Development Manager at The Davey Tree Expert Company, to discuss how arborists and urban foresters can embrace technologies for tree care, which technologies hold the most promise, the history of The Davey Tree Expert Company and its entrepreneurial spirit, why he likes to go by "theoretical arborist", the favorite parts of his job, and hard lessons he's learned when experimenting with 360-degree cameras, sensors, LiDAR, and more.
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2022-01-2649 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS3E3 — Why Time in Nature Helps You Live Longer and How to Get your "NatureDose" with Jared Hanley of NatureQuantDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Jared Hanley, co-founder and CEO of NatureQuant, to discuss why nature exposure makes people healthier, why living near nature could make you live longer, the patent-pending technology he developed to leverage nature's impact on public health, how he created "NatureScore", which rates nearby nature for any location and "NatureDose", a groundbreaking nature prescription app that monitors time inside, outside, and exposed to nature to improve health, and why two hours outside may be the new 10,000 steps.
3:21 - What is NatureQuant, who's behind it, and how did you come up with the idea...
2022-01-1939 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS3E2 — How Open-Data Helps Enable and Accelerate Global Ecosystem Restoration with Clara Rowe of RestorDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Clara Rowe, CEO of Restor, to discuss why ecosystem restoration and conservation are crucial for protecting Earth’s biodiversity and achieving climate mitigation goals, how restoration has the potential to draw down about 30 percent of accumulated global carbon emissions, why the biggest impacts are felt at the local scale, and why with the right data, along with full transparency, local restoration projects can now connect to the world's first open-source platform for global restoration action. Restor is founded by ETH Zurich’s Crowther Lab in collaboration with Google and was a finalist for the...
2022-01-1236 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS3E1 — The 3-30-300 Rule for Healthier and Greener Cities with Cecil Konijnendijk of the Nature Based Solutions InstituteDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Dr. Cecil Konijnendijk, co-founder of the Nature Based Solutions Institute, to discuss how he became one of the founders of the global urban forest movement, why he proposed the 3-30-300 rule to deliver clear criteria for the minimum provision of urban trees, and what he's learned after decades of working with international organizations such as the United Nations and governments in over 30 countries to develop and implement urban forestry programs.
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2022-01-0543 min
Nadina Mackie JacksonGood TimesCaliban Quartet of Bassoonists
Nadina Mackie Jackson
Mathieu Lussier
Kathleen McLean
Fraser Jackson
Christopher Millard
2021-12-1305 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS2E10 — Urban Deforestation and What We Can Do About It with Matthew Wells of the City of Santa MonicaDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Matthew Wells, Public Landscape Manager for the City of Santa Monica in Southern California, to discuss urban deforestation on public and private lands, why we're losing trees and the space to plant and grow new ones in cities, the differences between tree care in the USA and the UK, and Matt's frustration with the inherent lack of sustainability in the tree care industry.
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2021-11-031h 06
Internet of Nature PodcastS2E9 — How Sensing Forms the Foundation of Smart *and* Resilient Cities with Joe Glesta of SenscityDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Joe Glesta, CEO & Co-Founder of Senscity, to discuss building an urban climate intelligence platform to understand past, current, and future climate change risks, impacts, and performance, why Senscity is not (just) an IoT company, why there's room for every business in the fight to adapt to climate change, and why location-based climate intelligence and IoT-based sensing, can optimize the climate performance of green infrastructure.
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2021-10-2738 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS2E8 — How Machine Learning and Satellite Imagery are Preventing Wildfires with Indra den Bakker of OverstoryDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Indra den Bakker, CEO & Co-Founder of Overstory, to discuss how his company applies machine learning to satellite imagery to reduce the risk of wildfires and power outages, how his work improves decision-making about the Earth's forests, why utility lines still cause so many wildfires and how AI-driven vegetation management can help, how he applies his love for AI to combat the impacts of climate change, and his advice for young nature-focused tech start-ups.
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2021-10-2029 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS2E7 — How iNaturalist is Unlocking the World's Biodiversity, One Photo at a Time with Alison Young of City Nature ChallengeDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Alison Young, co-director of the Center for Biodiversity and Community Science at the California Academy of Sciences, to discuss why she co-founded the City Nature Challenge, how iNaturalist can help people find and document plants and wildlife in cities across the globe, and why technology can be an aid, rather than a distraction, to get people outdoors and provide the biodiversity data desperately needed by decision-makers.
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2021-10-1338 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS2E6 — How IoT Sensors Protect Urban Trees with Andrew Hirons of Myerscough CollegeDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Dr. Andrew Hirons, senior lecturer in Arboriculture at Myerscough College (UK), to discuss his career journey from tree climbing arborist to arboriculture lecturer, his passion for tree biology (and why we need it to save urban trees), and his work on using IoT sensor technologies, from soil moisture to sap flow, to better manage the urban forest.
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2021-10-0639 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS2E5 — How Cities Force Animals, Plants, and Insects to Evolve with Menno Schilthuizen, Author of Darwin Comes to TownDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Prof. Menno Schilthuizen, an evolutionary biologist at the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden, bestselling author of Darwin Comes to Town, and co-founder and co-director of Taxon Expeditions, which trains citizen scientists to document biodiversity in some of the world’s most biodiverse places.
We discuss how urban life is accelerating and changing the evolution of animals, plants, and insects, why citizen scientists are the key to documenting biodiversity on a global scale, how AI-powered apps can track urban evolution, and Menno's hope for the future of merging nature, ecology, and technology.
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2021-09-2947 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS2E4 — What Virtual Reality Can Teach Us About Green Space Design with Payam Tabrizian of IDEODr. Nadina Galle is joined by Dr. Payam Tabrizian, software design lead at IDEO, to discuss how virtual reality can help us understand how people feel safe (or unsafe) in various green space settings, the common misconceptions people have about green space, how immersive technology allows researchers to design a true experiment with controlled variables, and why, sometimes, leaving things as they are may be the best solution.
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2021-09-2244 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS2E3 — Why Data-Driven Decision Making Makes Money Grow on Trees with Ben Seamark and Tom Davey of ForestreeDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Ben Seamark and Tom Davey, founders of Forestree, a tree management software system built to help cities plan, manage and grow urban trees, to discuss their approach on fusing urban forestry with data science, why a lack of data has led officials (and citizens) to structurally undervalue urban forests, and how data can help make better planning decisions.
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2021-09-1537 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS2E2 — Creating the World's First "Talking Tree" Tour that Changed a Neighbourhood with Puck van Dijk of Play ProductionsDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Puck van Dijk, a theatre director with a green heart, to discuss how she created the "Giants of North" (Reuzen van Noord) immersive geolocated audio tree tour, the gentrification and development issues facing Amsterdam North (and so many other cities), the real-life stories that inspired the tour's six "talking" trees, and the impact just six trees can have on a changing neighbourhood.
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2021-09-0850 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS2E1 — Creating the Tree That Is Live-Tweeting Climate Change with Tim Rademacher of @awitnesstreeDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Tim Rademacher, a postdoctoral scholar of technology and trees, to discuss how he created the Witness Tree social media project at Harvard Forest, how a tweeting tree can help reconnect humans to nature, why forests carry more information than we currently make use of, and his hope for the future of climate communication.
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2021-09-0138 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS1E10 — How to Map and Catalogue Every Plant Species on Earth by 2022 with Eric Ralls of PlantSnap & Earth.comDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Eric Ralls, Founder & CEO of PlantSnap and Earth.com, to discuss how a chance encounter with a mystery plant in his friend's backyard led to the idea behind PlantSnap, what technologies have made PlantSnap's 650,000 plants and 475 million+ image database possible, how a revolutionary partnership with the world's largest botanic gardens organization will complete their global citizen science project, and of course, what Eric's favourite plant is.
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2021-06-2922 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS1E9 — Harnessing Google Street View Imagery to Map Urban Greenery with Fábio Duarte of MIT Senseable City LabDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Fábio Duarte, Principal Research Scientist at the MIT Senseable City Lab, to discuss how we can take advantage of "opportunistic data", why urban ecology is often disregarded, how Google Street View imagery and computer vision led to the development of Treepedia, why urban biodiversity matters, how Diversitree came to be, and his biggest inspirations for a brighter urban future.
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2021-06-2224 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS1E8 — Talking with Trees and the Power of Soil Sensors with Marcel Steegh of SoilManiaDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Marcel Steegh, Co-Founder & CTO at SoilMania, to discuss how his (tomato) farm roots, his ever-changing relationship with nature, his career in telecommunications, and how he found his new passion applying emerging IoT, sensor, and big data technologies to better monitor soil, the foundation of healthy crops, healthy animals, healthy people, and a healthy planet.
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2021-06-1622 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS1E7 — How Giving Trees Email Addresses Changed a City Forever with Yvonne Lynch of Green RiyadhDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Yvonne Lynch, currently, Urban Greening & Climate Resilience Strategist at Green Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and former head of the City of Melbourne (Australia) Urban Forest and Ecology team, to discuss how her (career) journey led her to green the desert in Riyadh, the story behind the viral "Email-a-tree" campaign she set up with her colleagues at the City of Melbourne, the emails that still bring her to tears, and much more.
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2021-06-0824 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS1E6 — How Augmented Reality Games Can Educate Kids About Nature with Stine Kondrup of IntugreenDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Stine Kondrup, Founder & CEO at Intugreen, to discuss her wildly successful Danish app "World Safari", which takes young and old on Pokémon GO-like urban nature safaris, her transition from academia to entrepreneurship, her love of nature, the most common misconceptions she faces when applying emerging technologies to nature education and conservation, and much more.
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2021-06-0221 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS1E5 — What Urban Foresters Need to Know About Remote Sensing with Ian Hanou of PlanIT GeoDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Ian Hanou, Founder & CEO at PlanIT Geo, to discuss the history of remote sensing in urban forestry, how he got his start in the field, the gap he saw that led to the founding of PlanIT Geo and its popular tree mapping software suite (called Treeplotter), what urban foresters need to know about remote sensing, and how recent advancements in AI are driving the field forward faster than ever before.
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2021-05-2527 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS1E4 — Why Ecologists Need Virtual Reality for Nature Conservation with Ash Welch of AECOMDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Ash Welch, Senior Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity Specialist at AECOM, to explore his pioneering use of virtual reality and other immersive technologies for nature conservation and biophilic design, how virtual reality can act as an empathy machine, the most surprising reactions people have to VR, and why ecologists have been slow to adopt this promising new technology.
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2021-05-1827 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS1E3 — How We Can Enable People to Remotely Restore Forests with Joris Olde Rikkert of TreemendoDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Joris Olde Rikkert, Founder & CEO of Treemendo, to discuss his studies in climate physics, his three (!) successful social enterprises, his want to create (even) more impact, the opportunity he saw to reconnect nature-deprived urban dwellers with reforestation programs, and much more. Treemendo is an online platform enabling organizations and individuals to transparently plant, monitor, and visit healthy forests.
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2021-05-1124 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS1E2 — On Sound (Our Lost Sense) and Why Every Landscape Needs a Soundscape with Mike Edwards of Sound MattersDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Dr. Mike Edwards, Co-Founder and Chief Listening Officer at Sound Matters, to philosophize about how each landscape has a soundscape, the importance of listening to (and in) our noisy worlds, how sound can change our perspective, his exciting new projects in 2021, and much more.
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2021-05-0431 min
Internet of Nature PodcastS1E1 — Mobile Mapping Data, Deep Learning Algorithms, and a Little Bit of Faith to Automatically Detect Urban Trees with Dirk van Riel of TreeTrackerDr. Nadina Galle is joined by Dirk van Riel, CEO of TreeTracker, to talk about the importance of seeing urban trees as an asset (not a liability), his years as a tree surveyor, how those years motivated him to apply mobile mapping and artificial intelligence to automatically detect trees, and how applying emerging technologies can "smarten up" urban planning, tree maintenance, environmental reporting, and much more.
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2021-04-2122 min
Nadina Mackie JacksonConcertino - Marcel BitschNadina and David Swan (Notes from Abroad, 2004) played on the black Heckel #13479
2020-02-0806 min
Nadina Mackie JacksonSaint Saens Bassoon Sonata INadina with Guy Few (a trumpet player who can really play the piano)from After Hours (2011)
2020-02-0702 minNadina Mackie JacksonSaint Saens Bassoon Sonata IINadina with Guy Few (a trumpet player who can really play the piano)from After Hours (2011)
2020-02-0702 minNadina Mackie JacksonSaint Saens Bassoon Sonata IIINadina with Guy Few (a trumpet player who can really play the piano)from After Hours (2011)
2020-02-0703 minNadina Mackie JacksonSaint Saens Bassoon Sonata IVNadina with Guy Few (a trumpet player who can really play the piano)from After Hours (2011)
2020-02-0700 min
Nadina Mackie JacksonNadina - Dark Matter REV. First EditDark Matter by Marc Mellits --- recorded Dec 22 , 2020 - early edit that we didn't end up using on video, but interesting space/sound modulator from Evantide added to basic effects... too boomy but fun anyway
Here is a link to video and final edit https://youtu.be/v_k0t-Eh1Ks
2020-02-0407 min
Nadina Mackie JacksonLive Premiere of Le Dernier Chant d'Ophélie by Mathieu LussierLive concert at Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto, premiere performance of Le Dernier Chant d'Ophélie by Mathieu Lussier, conducted by Alain Trudel with Toronto Chamber Orchestra. I also played the Jolivet Concerto on this program, premiered Carnets de Voyages by Alain Trudel for trumpet, bassoon and orchestra and played the Shostakovitch Fast Dance in the version for trumpet, bassoon and orchestra. I remember I was wearing high heeled Fluvog boots that were killing my feet by the end of the show, but it was a great night.
The studio recording is available https://nadina-mackie-jackson.myshopify.com/collections/discography/products/c...
2019-11-2112 min
Nadina Mackie Jackson12 Weber - Andante And Hungarian Rondo For Bassoon And Orchestra, II. Hungarian RondoRondo/Weber From Romanza recording, 2008, Nadina Mackie Jackson with Toronto Chamber Orchestra conducted by Nicolas McGegan
2019-11-1905 min
Nadina Mackie Jackson11 Weber - Andante And Hungarian Rondo For Bassoon And Orchestra, I. AndanteAndante/Weber From Romanza recording, 2008, Nadina Mackie Jackson with Toronto Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Nicolas McGegan MSR
2019-11-1903 min
Nadina Mackie JacksonDark Matter Nadina Mackie Jackson Close AmpsDark Matter by Marc Mellits... recording from iPhone beside amp... full of halts and falters as I am still fumbling with pedals, but I LOVE THIS PIECE and will keep practicing... I've played it for a masterclass I gave in Montreal (Oct 2/19), for a community library fundraiser in Dwight, Ontario (Nov 2/19), in Toronto at the life celebration of wonderful Michael Colgrass (Nov 10/19) and for Fugitive Conversations, a gathering of poets, writers, artists, lawyers, radio hosts, tech guys, shrinks, business people , and teenagers in Orangeville, ON...so at least 200 people have heard it recently. Each event was a multi-performer celebration of...
2019-11-1806 min
Nadina Mackie JacksonMendelsohn Variations Concertantes in D+ Op 17, David Swan and NadinaFrom a live concert at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo... the first and only time that David Swan and I played Mendelsohn's Variations Concertantes in D+ Op 17. This was on my black Heckel #13479
2019-11-0407 min
Nadina Mackie Jackson8 Cinq Caprices For Solo Bassoon - Lamento(2001)by Mathieu Lussier8 Cinq Caprices For Solo Bassoon - Lamento(2001)by Mathieu Lussier by Nadina Mackie Jackson
2019-11-0403 min
Nadina Mackie Jackson7 Cinq Caprices For Solo Bassoon - Tarantelle (2001)by Mathieu Lussier7 Cinq Caprices For Solo Bassoon - Tarantelle (2001)by Mathieu Lussier by Nadina Mackie Jackson
2019-11-0401 min
Nadina Mackie Jackson6 Cinq Caprices For Solo Bassoon - Élégie(2001)by Mathieu Lussier6 Cinq Caprices For Solo Bassoon - Élégie(2001)by Mathieu Lussier by Nadina Mackie Jackson
2019-11-0402 min
Nadina Mackie Jackson5 Cinq Caprices For Solo Bassoon - Rapsodie (1999)by Mathieu Lussier5 Cinq Caprices For Solo Bassoon - Rapsodie (1999)by Mathieu Lussier by Nadina Mackie Jackson
2019-11-0402 min
Nadina Mackie Jackson4 Étude After Prelude VI From The Well - Tempered Clavier4 Étude After Prelude VI From The Well - Tempered Clavier by Nadina Mackie Jackson
2019-11-0401 min
Nadina Mackie Jackson1 WEBER AndanteWEBER Andante & Rondo played by Nadina Mackie Jackson, bassoon; Marie Bérard, violin; Erik Paetkau, viola; Roberta Janzen, cello;
David Bowles, engineer.
Version for solo bassoon and string trio, arranged by Mordechai Rechtman, Recorded May 5, 2015 at St Anne's Anglican Church, Toronto
Demo (not commercially available)
2018-04-0403 minNadina Mackie Jackson2 WEBER RondoWEBER Andante & Rondo played by Nadina Mackie Jackson, bassoon; Marie Bérard, violin; Erik Paetkau, viola; Roberta Janzen, cello;
David Bowles, engineer.
Version for solo bassoon and string trio, arranged by Mordechai Rechtman, Recorded May 5, 2015 at St Anne's Anglican Church, Toronto
Demo (not commercially available)
2018-04-0405 minNadina Mackie Jackson2 WEBER, RondoNadina Mackie Jackson with Marie Bérard, violin, Erik Paetkau, viola, Roberta Janzen, cello, recorded by David Bowles May 5, 2015
This is such a gentle version compared to my 2008 version with full orchestra!
demo, played on 13,000 series Heckel (now owned by Fraser Jackson)
2018-04-0405 min
Nadina Mackie JacksonBeethoven Septet, Op 20 (Scherzo & Andante con moto alla Marcia: Presto)Les Chambristes de Montréal
February 26, 1987
Salle Claude-Champagne
recorded by Norah Fraser
Gwen Hoebig - violin
Doug McNabney - viola
Des Hoebig - cello
Brian Robinson - bass
Robert Crowley - clarinet
Nadina Mackie - bassoon
Jean Gaudreault - horn
2017-08-1211 min
Nadina Mackie JacksonSummer Music, Op. 31 + Schumann Quartet for Piano & Strings Op. 47 + Beethoven Septet Op 20Les Chambristes de Montreal playing Samuel Barber's Summer Music, Op. 31 + Schumann Quartet for Piano & Strings Op. 47 + Beethoven Septet Op 20 (Adago: Allegor con brio; Adagio Cantabile; Temp di Menuetto; Tema con variazioni... last two movements uploaded separately)
February 26, 1987 at Salle Claude-Chamgagne (Université de Montréal)
Recorded by Norah Fraser
When I joined the Montreal Symphony in 1981, I formed a woodwind quintet called Les Vents de l'Est, then we morphed into a string/wind chamber group called Les Chambristes, all members of the MSO, this group lasted long after I left the orchestra.
Carolyn Christie - flute
Ted Baskin - oboe
Robert Cr...
2017-08-121h 17
Nadina Mackie JacksonMozart Concerto K191 with Nadina Mackie(age 22)& the Curtis Symphony Orchestra - 1981My first performance of the Mozart concerto with orchestra in May, 1981, age 22, with the Curtis Symphony, Carmit Zori, concertmaster, conducted by William Smith just before I joined the Montreal Symphony. I was playing my 10,000 series Heckel with with slightly faster vibrato than I use now! Cadenzas by Bernard Garfield who came to the concert that night. Concert recorded by my father on his Nagra (which explains why all the applause is recorded!); my parents had driven 3000 miles from northern BC to hear this performance, then they drove back again.
2017-07-2120 min
Nadina Mackie Jackson1 Audio TrackChristopher Millard (age 21) and Nadina Mackie (age 17) playing Couperin Suite for 2 Like Instruments in 1976... I had been studying bassoon for just under 2 years with Christopher and heading to Curtis Institute the next year. I was playing a Cooper/Puchner and Christopher had a Heckel. The first of so many performances together.
There are two versions on this upload... a lot of tape hiss on the first but a clear tone; less tape noise on the second but vaguer bassoon pickup.
2017-07-1807 min
Nadina Mackie JacksonChristopher Millard and Nadina Mackie, 1977Christopher Millard (age 21) and Nadina Mackie (age 17) playing Couperin Suite for 2 Like Instruments in 1977... I had been studying bassoon for just under 2 years with Christopher and heading to Curtis Institute the next year. I was playing a Cooper/Puchner and Christopher had a Heckel. The first of so many performances together.
There are two versions on this upload... a lot of tape hiss on the first but a clear tone; less tape noise on the second but vaguer bassoon pickup.
2017-07-1607 min
Nadina Mackie JacksonLesson with Sol Schoenbach, 1980 (Nadina Mackie, bassoon & Graydon Goldsby, piano)This is a recording of part of one of my lessons with Sol Schoenbach in Fall 1980 at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia while I was in my final year, just a few months before joining the Montreal Symphony. I LOVE hearing Sol's beloved voice again. The background clunking sound is the cassette machine.
The first half is my lesson; the second half (starting with the frère jacques reed test) is another well-known bassoonist who was in his first year at Curtis in 1980/81.
2017-07-1531 minNadina Mackie Jackson19 Concerto No. 25 In F Major, RV 491 - I. Allegro MoltoFrom Vivaldi Volume I, MS1451, Nadina Mackie Jackson playing the first movement of Vivaldi Concerto in F Major, #25, RV 491 with Nicolas McGegan, Aisslinn Nosky, Julie Wedman, David Rose, Raphaël Dubé and Dominic Girard, recorded by David Bowles at Glenn Gould Studio, Toronto
2016-12-0703 min
Nadina Mackie Jackson4 - Oickle - Squeezed Through WoodWorld premiere of Lucas Oickle's 'squeezed through wood' for solo bassoon and orchestra.
Nadina Mackie Jackson, bassoon
Dinuk Wijeratne, conductor
Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra
Live Concert recorded by James Legere, Halifax, August 29, 2016
2016-12-0305 min