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Inside the Taubman Approach13: Jennifer Rosenfeld Entrepreneur, Artist Coach, Author, Lawyer, Playwrite, and Pianist on the Taubman ApproachSend us a textJennifer Rosenfeld is the creator of The White Rose, a podcast and musical based on the true story of a student-led resistance movement in Nazi Germany. In addition to writing the music and lyrics, she performed on the recording as a pianist and singer. Previously, Jennifer composed the music for the 15-minute musical Fears Anonymous, which debuted at the 2018 Hollywood Fringe Festival, presented by New Musicals Inc.Jennifer is a leading arts entrepreneurship educator, speaker, and coach. Since 2010 she has advised and consulted for individual artists, educational institutions, and arts non...
2023-12-2830 min
Advance Your Art: From Artist to Creative EntrepreneurEp244 Cecilia Ferron – Professional Violin Player and Founder of The Lab of JoyMEET CECILIA FERRON:Cecilia Ferron is an Italian violinist. She began studying the violin at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan. She completed the first part of her musical growth with Maestro Fabrizio Pavone at the Conservatoire de la Vallée d'Aoste she continued her studies at the Music Academy in Hamburg, Germany, where she obtained her Master with full marks.She specializes in Berlin with A. Frolov Chestiglazov (St. Petersburg Philharmonic), Yoshiaki Shibata, Alina Pogostkina (soloist and winner of the Sibelius 2005 competition, Helsinki). She has also participated in international masterclasses with Fabrizio Pavone, Mark G...
2022-06-1733 min
Amelia SiauwAre You Driven by Passion or Fear?Original article is from www.icadenza.com, written by Julia Levitan
2021-07-2507 min
B4 The StageBuilding Your Dream Career with Jennifer Rosenfeld, Business Coach for Classical MusiciansJennifer Rosenfeld is the co-founder of iCadenza (a career consultancy for classical musicians) and Cadenza Artists (performing arts talent agency). She has helped thousands of musicians launch ground breaking artistic projects that got them noticed, helped them negotiate better for themselves and earn more money, and step into the careers they’ve always dreamed of. Her clients are not starving artists or fresh-out-of-conservatory musicians. Her clients include Grammy-award-winning soloists and ensembles, acclaimed composers and directors, tenured professors at top universities, members of premier symphony orchestras, and leaders of major arts organizations who are not content to settle with the st...
2021-02-1734 min
The Franciska ShowJennifer Rosenfeld of The Franciska Show Jennifer Rosenfeld believes that building a life and career where her creative expression is center stage is the key to success...and she's forging the way for others to do the same. A leading arts entrepreneurship educator and speaker, Jennifer has worked with professional artists of all genres on identifying and pursuing their career goals and overcoming the obstacles that come up along the way. She is the co-founder of iCadenza and Cadenza Artists, co-author of Awakening Your Business Brain: an iCadenza Guide to Launching your Music Career and the host of iCadenza's Creative Careers podcast. With Bachelor of Arts d...
2019-11-1239 minThe Franciska ShowJennifer Rosenfeld of The Franciska Show Jennifer Rosenfeld believes that building a life and career where her creative expression is center stage is the key to success...and she's forging the way for others to do the same. A leading arts entrepreneurship educator and speaker, Jennifer has worked with professional artists of all genres on identifying and pursuing their career goals and overcoming the obstacles that come up along the way. She is the co-founder of iCadenza and Cadenza Artists, co-author of Awakening Your Business Brain: an iCadenza Guide to Launching your Music Career and the host of iCadenza's Creative Careers podcast. With Bachelor of Arts d...
2019-11-1239 minThe Franciska ShowJennifer Rosenfeld of The Franciska Show Jennifer Rosenfeld believes that building a life and career where her creative expression is center stage is the key to success...and she's forging the way for others to do the same. A leading arts entrepreneurship educator and speaker, Jennifer has worked with professional artists of all genres on identifying and pursuing their career goals and overcoming the obstacles that come up along the way. She is the co-founder of iCadenza and Cadenza Artists, co-author of Awakening Your Business Brain: an iCadenza Guide to Launching your Music Career and the host of iCadenza's Creative Careers podcast. With Bachelor of Arts d...
2019-11-1239 minThe Franciska ShowJennifer Rosenfeld of The Franciska Show Jennifer Rosenfeld believes that building a life and career where her creative expression is center stage is the key to success...and she's forging the way for others to do the same. A leading arts entrepreneurship educator and speaker, Jennifer has worked with professional artists of all genres on identifying and pursuing their career goals and overcoming the obstacles that come up along the way. She is the co-founder of iCadenza and Cadenza Artists, co-author of Awakening Your Business Brain: an iCadenza Guide to Launching your Music Career and the host of iCadenza's Creative Careers podcast. With Bachelor of Arts d...
2019-11-1239 minThe Franciska ShowJennifer Rosenfeld of The Franciska Show Jennifer Rosenfeld believes that building a life and career where her creative expression is center stage is the key to success...and she's forging the way for others to do the same. A leading arts entrepreneurship educator and speaker, Jennifer has worked with professional artists of all genres on identifying and pursuing their career goals and overcoming the obstacles that come up along the way. She is the co-founder of iCadenza and Cadenza Artists, co-author of Awakening Your Business Brain: an iCadenza Guide to Launching your Music Career and the host of iCadenza's Creative Careers podcast. With Bachelor of Arts d...
2019-11-1239 min
Hey, How'd You Get That Music Job???Ep. 45: Your Dream Job Might Not Exist Yet with Lisa Husseiniicadenza.com Lisa Husseini, CEO of iCadenza, knows what it feels like to be on a music career path that doesn’t seem like the right fit. A graduate of prestigious music schools like The Hartt School of Music and New England Conservatory of Music, Lisa was well on her way to becoming a professional musician when … Continue reading "Ep. 45: Your Dream Job Might Not Exist Yet with Lisa Husseini"
2018-11-2752 min
iCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastCreative Thinking with Susan de Weger Today's guest, Susan de Weger, is an internationally renowned change agent in music education and is on a mission to revitalize music training to better prepare music students for careers in the 21st century. Currently the Associate Lecturer in Music Entrepreneurship at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, she helps students identify their strengths, define personal success, and prepare for their next step. In this conversation, we talk about Why student creativity isn't always valued by schools and teachers (but should be) How and why to test your assumptions about what success means to...
2018-09-2400 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastBecoming The CEO Of Your Career With Bob LordBob Lord is a producer, composer, bassist, and CEO of PARMA Recordings with more than 150 credits as a producer, executive producer, performer, label manager, and composer to his name. He also co-founded the award-winning touring and experimental rock trio Dreadnaught in 1996. Tune in to this episode as we dig deep into the business side of the recording industry. We talk about: Why it’s so important to build positive relationships with the people you work with Tips for starting a successful recording project How he started PARMA Recordings and how they educate artists to not get taken advantage of Why staying i...
2018-08-1700 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastFinding Your Own Path with Denise TryonDenise Tryon is the Horn Professor of Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore and, until last year, was fourth horn of the Philadelphia Orchestra (2009-2017). What lead her away from performing fulltime in a coveted orchestra position? Tune in to find out! You'll also learn: How she fell in love with playing low horn even while others looked down on her decision What it means to take control of your life (and why doing so can make a huge difference in auditions) How she started "Audition Mode" with Karl Pituch to help musicians be more successful w...
2018-08-0300 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastGet Your Rate Right with Singer-Songwriter Michelle LewisMichelle Lewis is an American singer-songwriter who has written songs for everything from award-winning kids shows to Cher, including the worldwide #1 single “Wings” by the British girl group Little Mix. She's been part of the professional music scene since she took her first gig at 3 years old and, more recently, has become an advocate for the rights of songwriters. In this episode we dive deep into the commercial side of the music industry. We discuss: How she landed and continued to write 5 seasons of the hit show Doc McStuffins How pop songs are actually made...
2018-07-1900 minAdvance Your Art: From Artist to Creative EntrepreneurEp95 Julia Torgovitskaya Rapoport – Opera Singer, President of iCadenza, & CEO of Cadenza Artists ManagementJulia Torgovitskaya Rapoport, President of iCadenza & CEO of Cadenza Artists, is a trained opera singer and relates first-hand to the journey that performing artists undertake on their quest to success. She has extensive consulting experience with both arts organizations and individuals with particular expertise in guiding projects from concept to impactful launch, motivation, empowerment, and team dynamics. Credited by clients for cultivating an environment of trust, as well as a co-creating a team and platform for building plans and systems around nascent ideas and new projects, Julia is known for her unique combination of business savvy and heart, and...
2018-07-1249 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastMaking Money Making Music with James NewcombDo you ever feel like your career path zigzags more than it should, or that you aren’t even entirely sure where it’s leading you? If so, that’s okay—and you definitely aren’t alone! As a musician, you are your own small business. And it can be difficult to pinpoint EXACTLY what kind of business you want to be—even when you’re in the middle of it! In this episode, I’m joined by James Newcomb, host of the MusicPreneur Podcast and founder of MusicPreneur.com. James shares valuable...
2018-07-0600 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastThriving with a Portfolio Career with Composer Garrett HopeGarrett Hope does it all. He’s a composer, a career coach, the owner of a piano tuning company, a guest speaker, an educator, and host of The Portfolio Composer podcast. In this episode, Garrett tells us what it’s really like working in academia and how to find the right audience for YOUR music. We also discuss: The importance of self-promotion and branding to create a thriving career Ways we can get our music into the hands of the right people (and how to find those people) Why developing a portfolio career is so i...
2018-06-2200 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastPublic Speaking with Debbie Devine, Award-winning Theatre DirectorFew of us associate positive emotions with the idea of setting our music aside and connecting with our audience using just our words. What do we say? How should we say it? In this episode, we get advice from the incredible Debbie Devine, an award-winning theatre director and teacher who’s served as Director of the Drama Department at the Colburn School’s Community School of Performing Arts for over 30 years. She shares actionable advice we can try for ourselves like: Thinking of language as a partner to engage our listeners even more Making one...
2018-06-1100 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastUnlocking Your Creativity (Consistently) with Composer Dale TrumboreI’m so excited to share this conversation with composer Dale Trumbore! Dale has been called “a rising star among modern choral composers” (AXS), and her music has been praised for its “soaring melodies and beguiling harmonies” (The New York Times). She also is a wonderfully thoughtful person who packed a TON of awesome insights into this episode, especially for those of us doing full-time creative work. She shares: Tips about balancing work and your wellbeing to avoid burnout Ways to switch up your process to launch over your stumbling blocks Simple yet effective ideas on h...
2018-05-2500 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastScott Harrison, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Chamber OrchestraToday I had the chance to talk with Scott Harrison, the Executive Director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, about fundraising, the art of differentiation, and the importance of collaborations. He gives future (and current) arts administrators tips on how to approach fundraising so that it’s easier and more successful. We also touch on how LACO differentiates themselves from similar arts organizations in the area like the LA Phil. His ideas are sure to inspire you to find the ways in which you or your business are different from your competitors'. Lastly, we...
2018-05-1500 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastEunbi Kim | Pianist, Speaker, EducatorHow do you know if you’re making the right decisions and moving your career in the right direction? If you're anything like most musicians, you’re probably experiencing no small amount of fear (and that’s ok). I sat down with pianist Eunbi Kim to talk about her multi-disciplinary project Murakami Music and all the personal realizations that came with building it. We dig deep into fear and vulnerability and how, if you listen to them reaalllly closely, they can often help you find what every creator searches for: Your most meaningful art and unique...
2018-05-0100 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastReena Esmail, ComposerIn this episode, I had the great fortune to sit down with Reena Esmail, a composer who bridges the gap between Indian and Western classical music, for an inspiring talk around her goals, struggles, and current projects. We dig into what it means to pour one's identity into one's art (and how terrifying that can be) How making meaningful connections with the people around us can become our greatest support network And a simple way we can find encouragement from within when we start doubting ourselves. I'm also studying with Reena now so I'm SUPER excited...
2018-04-0300 min
Marketing for CreativesHow to Start a Consulting Business in the Creative Industry with Jennifer Rosenfeld | #30Ep #30: As a creative entrepreneur, you may think about other ways to expand your business or transition to a little different field and start consulting and coaching other people. Well, here we are with our great guest today Jennifer Rosenfeld. In this episode, Jennifer shares how to start a consulting business in the creative industry. Jennifer is CEO of iCadenza and President & Principal Manager of Cadenza Artists. She has extensive experience working with musicians of all genres on identifying and pursuing their professional goals and overcoming the obstacles that come up along the way. ...
2018-03-0631 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastJenny Bilfield, President & CEO of Washington Performing ArtsToday’s guest, Jenny Bilfield, is a classically trained composer and pianist whose administrative career has taken her around the world. She is currently serving as the fourth President and CEO of Washington Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., and her story of how she got there is a wonderful mix of risk-taking, hard work, and determination. Throughout her career, she’s built new programs and initiatives—not to mention an actual concert hall—to better serve her audience. Some key takeaways from this episode: Why collaborations are vital to the success of an organiza...
2018-01-2700 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastSusan Lape, Executive Director of the Chicago Youth Symphony OrchestrasToday I had the opportunity to sit down with an old friend of mine from Stanford, Susan Lape. Susan has gone on to do such amazing things in the field of arts administration and is currently the Executive Director of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras. The way she built her career and the advice she gives to new arts administrators make this episode valuable to anyone looking to broaden their “behind-the-scenes” skills. We talk at length about the importance of solid mentor-mentee relationships, including how to set them up and how to be a go...
2018-01-0200 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastJason Heath, Host of Contrabass ConversationsThis episode inspired us to rethink how we make and promote our art— and we hope it does the same for you! Meet Jason Heath, longtime podcaster about all things bass. During our conversation, we cover it all, including: The pros and cons of starting your own podcast A surprisingly simple way to make yourself more interesting Effective ways to improve your interviewing skills How to overcome the fear of negative feedback (and the brilliant way Jason handles it when it happens) We also talk holistically about careers, balancing business goals with creative on...
2017-12-2200 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastChristopher Tin, ComposerChristopher Tin, a Grammy Award-winning American composer of concert and media music, shares his personal insights into some of the biggest questions facing developing musicians, including: How do I break into my niche? (Even ones as tough as the studio scene in L.A.!) How do I hold to my own artistic sensibilities while in school? Should my music be artistic or entertaining? Can it be both? Discover how Chris traces his big successes to choices he made early in his career, and get tips on how you can engineer your own successes, st...
2017-12-0500 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastDavid Taylor, Founder of the Yorkshire Young SinfoniaThis episode features the story of a conservatory-trained cellist who discovered a passion for filling a need in his community and becoming an entrepreneurial musician. Get to know David Taylor, who shares his journey starting the Yorkshire Young Sinfonia, a youth orchestra in Northern England with the purpose of "creating the musicians of tomorrow, providing a springboard to a career in the arts, and stimulating the arts in Yorkshire.” David shares about how he got the idea to start this program, the challenges of being an entrepreneur, and how new ideas and technology can build audiences for classical music.
2017-11-1400 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastAlex Blake, ConductorWhat does it take to start a professional performing ensemble? How does an individual artist develop an organization that profoundly impacts their community? In this episode, Jennifer speaks with Alex Blake, conductor and founder of Tonality, a professional choir in Los Angeles that aspires to “bring arts and culture to all members of the human family in the spirit of forging unity and compassion through song.” Alex shares his journey, describing how he started Tonality, why this work is so important to him, and how crucial his community has been in the development of Tonality. You...
2017-10-3000 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastDaniel Ho, Recording Artist, Producer, and Instrument DesignerHave you ever wanted to teach yourself a new instrument or musical skill but you’re not sure if it’s worth the effort? In this episode, Jennifer is joined by Daniel Ho, a Grammy Award winning recording artist, producer, and instrument designer. As a self-taught multi-instrumentalist, Daniel discovered that by learning new skills, he could control the music creation and production process from beginning to end. He shares why he thinks that’s so valuable and what it’s like to work in a wide range of genres. You will discover how Daniel “learned how to lea...
2017-10-1600 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastJulia Adolphe, ComposerWhat does it look like to be a professional composer? Today on the show Kelly has an in-depth conversation with composer Julia Adolphe on her journey to becoming a full time composer. Julia did not study classical music until college, but quickly realized that classical music was her destiny. Now she lives in Los Angeles and is completing a DMA degree at USC. You will learn about how to set up a website for composers, how a student in the Cornell Prison Education Program left an impact that still affects her mindset today, and what...
2017-10-0300 min
The Portfolio ComposerJennifer Rosenfeld on Coro Jennifer Rosenfeld, CEO of iCadenza and President & Principal Manager of Cadenza Artists, has extensive experience working with musicians of all genres on identifying and pursuing their professional goals and overcoming obstacles that come up along the way. She received a JD/MBA from Stanford Law School and Graduate School of Business. And she co-authored the book Awakening Your Business Brain: An iCadenza Guide to Launching your Music Career. Join The Portfolio Composer community and support the creation of the platform on Patreon. Just $1/month to enable the creation of more great content to help you build your career!
2017-09-2841 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastSteve Hackman, Conductor, Composer, Arranger, Producer, and SongwriterDo you love both pop and classical music but have always thought about the two genres as totally separate worlds? Today’s guest has found a way to combine pop and classical music in a mashup format and has a fulfilling career swimming between both worlds. Steve Hackman is a conductor, composer, arranger, producer, and songwriter. After being on track to becoming one of the world’s next great conductors, Steve decided to leave the classical world for a short period to discover his true self. You’ll hear about how Steve's experiences with The Other Guys college acapella group influenced...
2017-09-1800 min
Contrabass ConversationsLevel Up Your Music Career With Jennifer RosenfeldJennifer Rosenfeld is a leader in the world of music entrepreneurship and has been helping musicians "level up" their career since 2009. We go "inside baseball" on the whole podcasting thing. I'll bet that there are a few people listening to this podcast that actually listen to all of the shows we reference! Obviously, I'm a bass player, and I'm deep inside that world: teaching performing, going to concerts and events, and interviewing people. The truth, however, is that I've also entered this whole other world of podcasting, and I've developed all these fascinating r...
2017-09-1233 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastBeth Morrison, ProducerHow do you take an idea and turn it into an opera and how long will it take? Today on the show Beth Morrison gives us an overview of producing an opera starting with the original concept to opening night. Beth Morrison is the founder and creative director of Beth Morrison Projects (BMP), an organization that identifies and supports the work of emerging and established composers and their multi-media collaborators through the commission, development, production and touring of their works, which take the form of music-theatre, opera-theatre, multi-media concert works and new forms waiting to be discovered. Beth shares three tho...
2017-08-2900 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastElaine Martone, Recording ProducerHave you been thinking about making your first record? Kelly travelled to Ojai, CA to have a conversation with 5-time Grammy-Award winning producer and 2017 Ojai Music Festival Producer Elaine Martone. At Telarc as Executive Vice President of Production, Elaine built the finest audio production team in the industry, garnering praise for excellence in all major audio publications. In recent years she has transitioned to freelance life under her own company, Sonarc Music, producing live events including the Ojai Music Festival, eighth blackbird’s Creative Lab, and Spring for Music. You will learn what it...
2017-08-0700 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastChad Goodman, Conductor and Trumpeter“It wasn’t in the plan!” Have you ever had this moment in your career? At the age of 13, Chad Goodman had a clear vision for becoming a professional trumpet player. After attending the Eastman School of Music for trumpet performance and moving to San Francisco to continue his education, he bumped into an old colleague in the hallway that threw a wrench in his life’s plan. The acquaintance was wind ensemble conductor Martin Seggelke, who offered to teach him conducting lessons and a position as assistant conductor. Chad was naturally drawn to conducting and went on to found the San Francisc...
2017-07-2500 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastInternational Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)Have you been dreaming about a crazy concert idea and are wondering what it takes to make it possible? Today on the show Kelly is joined by three members of the International Contemporary Ensemble, universally known as ICE, in this two part interview. Ross Karre, Joshua Rubin, and Dan Lippel give us insight on ICE’s growth, especially in the last five years, from presenting 40 concerts a year to 150 events a year. You’ll get tips on collaborating, hear about how a simple idea to record concerts has become one of the largest digital libraries of contemporary music, and learn the cor...
2017-07-1000 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastHila Plitmann, SopranoIf you feel like you don’t fit the “traditional” mold of a singer or instrumentalist, this episode is for you. Soprano Hila Plitmann fell in love with musical theater as a young girl. She attended Juilliard and did all the things that young opera singers do like taking auditions and writing letters, but something didn't feel right about the traditional path. It wasn’t until she stripped the expectations of what an “opera singer” is supposed to be that she was able to take opportunities like premiering new works and singing on film sound tracks. Taking those risks led to a Grammy w...
2017-06-2500 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastAstrid Baumgardner, Career CoachMeet New York City-based career coach, Astrid Baumgardner. You’ll hear about how she uses research on happiness and emotional intelligence with her clients, as well as her duties as a board member and the trends she sees working with many 22- to 30-year-old freelancers. As president of Astrid Baumgardner Coaching + Training, she coaches musicians, lawyers, and creatives on professional and personal development. In addition, Astrid brings her experience as a lawyer, nonprofit executive and consultant, orchestra board chair, and career and life coach to her work at the Yale School of Music, where she te...
2017-06-1200 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastBruce Adolphe, ComposerAre you a multi-passionate musician? Have you ever wondered how you can incorporate passions outside of music into your work? Bruce Adolphe is an accomplished composer, educator, performer, and author who has built relationships with neuroscientists, major presenting institutions, and a well-known radio network to share his own findings and insights on music with a broad audience. You’ll hear about what he learned working with Vincent Persichetti and Milton Babbitt during his time at Juilliard, and what he learned audiences want to hear after giving hundreds of pre-concert lectures for The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Bruce repeatedly come...
2017-05-1500 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastJean Davidson, President & CEO, Los Angeles Master ChoraleWhat does it take to become the CEO of a major arts organization? Just like becoming a successful performer, there is no one path to becoming a CEO. Jean Davidson, the President and CEO of the Los Angeles Master Chorale, joins Kelly to talk about a few of her big breaks early in her career. Her major achievements include helping Yo-Yo Ma run the Silk Road Ensemble in the early 2000s, leading the development of New York Live Arts with Bill T. Jones, and overseeing the rebranding of the LA Master Chorale. Jean is extremely in-tune with happenings in the perfo...
2017-05-0100 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastKris Bowers, Jazz Pianist and Film Composer Have you ever wondered how young superstars achieve such fast success -- and how it will affect their career down the road? Today on the show, Kelly talks with 28-year-old jazz pianist and film composer Kris Bowers. Kris has thrived at a very high level in both the jazz and film worlds, winning the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Competition in 2011 and writing the score for the upcoming Netflix series “Dear White People.” They discuss the differences in the New York and LA music scenes and how Kris has stayed honest and true to himself when writing music and picking projec...
2017-04-0400 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastNicole Paiement, ConductorWomen are beginning to take charge of the opera and orchestra worlds one podium at a time. Today’s guest is one of the incredible women who has made a name for herself in opera. Nicole Paiement has her own opera company, Opera Parallèle, and she is the first female to be appointed a Principal Guest Conductor of a major opera company. She teaches and leads at the Institute for Women Conductors and guest conducts all over the world. In today’s episode you'll hear about each of her big projects and find out how she manages to balance her busy schedule
2017-03-2100 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastMaryClare Brzytwa, Executive Director, Technology & Applied Composition, SFCMIs your dream job a possibility? MaryClare Brzytwa went from touring Europe as an electronic musician, producer and improviser to becoming an executive director and founder of a department at one of the top conservatories in the United States. She took deliberate steps in her career to learn new skills and try out different jobs and ended up with her dream job. In this episode you will hear MaryClare's predictions about the future of streaming services, advice that she gives to her students, and how she coped with transitioning from being a full-time freelance musician to an administrator.
2017-03-0200 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastDavid Cooper, Future Principal Horn of the Berlin PhilharmonikerIf you want to know what it takes to win a principal position in the Berlin Philharmonic, today’s episode is for you. Today on the show, Kelly talks with the future principal horn player of the Berlin Philharmonic, David Cooper. He won the position in December after the post has been vacant since 2010. You’ll hear David’s story of playing in the Michigan State Orchestra when he was in high school, his nail-biting story of auditioning for the Victoria Symphony, and why taking a year off from playing horn seriously was instrumental to his success. He shares the mottos that he lived...
2017-02-1600 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastSimon Rattle, ConductorIf you are a fan of the Berlin Philharmonic and wonder about the future livelihood of orchestras, today’s episode is for you. President and Co-Founder of iCadenza, Julia T. R, had the privilege of presenting Sir Simon Rattle with the 2016 Theodore Thomas Award on behalf of the Conductors Guild. They discuss Sir Simon’s upcoming move back to London and why orchestras need to serve their communities. You’ll hear Sir Simon’s advice on connecting young audiences to classical music and the importance of being really good at your craft. And of course, you can look forward to Sir Simon’s B...
2017-01-3100 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastEric Whitacre, Composer, Conductor, SpeakerWe gave you these hints: choral composer, world speaker, technology, hair... You guessed it! It's Grammy-winning American composer Eric Whitacre. He shares how his career progressed, including the turningpoints that elevated him to rockstar status. He also spills rarely told stories from his early years, gives young musicians and composers advice on how to choose a music school, talks about the importance of authenticity, and reveals how to “use the whole buffalo.”
2017-01-2000 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastBenjamin Mitchell, Founder and President of KaleidoscopeIf you have been on the path to win an orchestral position, but wonder what else you could do with your career, this episode is for you. Today’s guest, Benjamin Mitchell, started his own orchestra in Los Angeles called Kaleidoscope three years ago after staying in school for over a decade to pursue a position as a clarinetist in a professional orchestra. After years of waiting to win an audition and watching many professional orchestras struggle, he built a career that includes performance, entrepreneurship, and wellness. You’ll hear about how Kaleidoscope is different from your typical orchestra and how Ben is...
2017-01-0900 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastEnsemble Dal NienteToday on iCadenza's Creative Careers Podcast, host Kelly Kasle sits down with three members of Ensemble Dal Niente. You'll hear firsthand about the challenges they faced in their early years, the variety of work that members do outside of the ensemble, and what it was like to be a part of Chicago’s first-ever Ear Taxi Festival. You'll also get an inside peek at their rehearsal, plus hear about residency experiences with both elementary school kids and university students where young composers watch their pieces being played for the first time by a world-renowned group.
2016-12-1400 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastChrysanthe Tan, Violinist, Composer, and WriterIn this episode, host Kelly Kasle speaks with violinist, composer, and writer Chrysanthe Tan. They talk about how Chrysanthe overcame her insecurities about combining her interests and talents, and how she has created a niche market for her work. She stresses to young musicians the importance of being yourself and how to make a social media plan that fits your personality and work.
2016-11-0100 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastSarah Robinson, Flutist and author of "Clubbing for Classical Musicians"In this episode our new podcast host, Kelly Kasle, talks to rock star flutist Sarah Robinson. They discuss how Sarah's original goals changed over time because of life obstacles (like the 2008 Financial Crisis), as well as career challenges presented by the classical music industry. She stresses to young classical musicians the importance of expanding your concept of an entertaining show.
2016-09-2900 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastGreg Kastelman, VP of Cadenza ArtistsThis episode features an interview with Greg Kastelman, VP and Director of Concert Booking at Cadenza Artists. Greg discusses how he approaches his work as an agent and gives valuable advice for musicians and performers who represent themselves.
2016-07-2700 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastJeffrey Schindler, Hollywood and Concert ConductorThis episode features an interview with Hollywood and concert conductor, Jeffrey Schindler. Schindler's film conducting credits include March of the Penguins, X-Men: Days of Future Past, X-Men: Apocalypse, Astroboy, Anchorman, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and countless others. On the concert stage, he has conducted the Seattle Symphony in a live presentation of March of the Penguins, he led the Tasmanian premier of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, and conducted London Symphony Orchestra in a recording of music by Alfonso Romero, among many others.
2016-06-2900 min
The Sync LabCreating Your Ideal Career In The Music BusinessAaron Davison speaks with Jennifer and Julia from Icadenza.com about the process of creating your dream career in the arts.
2016-06-0933 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastMona Golabek, Pianist, Author, and Star of the Pianist of Willesden LaneThis episode of the Creative Careers Podcast features Mona Golabek. Mona is a concert pianist, author, radio host, and the creator and star of the one-woman show, the Pianist of Willesden Lane. The Pianist of Willesden Lane tells the story of Mona's mother Lisa Jura, whose love of music gave her meaning and purpose as she navigated the horrors of World War II as a young girl.
2016-05-2600 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastDavid Bamberger, Stage DirectorThis episode features an interview with David Bamberger, an acclaimed stage director. He is the Artistic Director at the Cleveland Institute of Music’s Opera Program, and was a founder of the Cleveland Opera, which he ran as General Director for 28 years.
2016-04-2100 miniCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastSam Bodkin, CEO and Founder of GroupmuseIn this episode, we interview Sam Bodkin, the visionary creator of Groupmuse, an online platform that makes it possible for anyone to hold a classical music concert in their home. Group muse has become a major movement that creates new forums for musicians and is achieving its goal of introducing people to classical music in a whole new way.
2016-03-1600 min
Your Music Is Bad And You Should Feel BadJAZZ WOLFDie Fledermaus @ The MetMozart in the Jungle wins some Golden GlobesTimes Square Jazz & iCadenzaJAZZ WOLFVICE Article: http://www.vice.com/read/an-earnest-exploration-into-the-musical-merit-of-jazz-wolf Brooklyn Metal Show w/ Pyrrhon, Vomit Fist, Cadaveric Spasm, ReplicantMORE JAZZ WOLFco-hosts Rich and Eric
2016-03-081h 18iCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastJulia Torgovitskaya of Cadenza Artists and iCadenza (Episode 1)We are thrilled to launch the first episode of iCadenza's Creative Careers Podcast, in which we explore what it means to be a creative professional in music, the arts, business, and more.
This episode features an interview with co-founder of iCadenza and CEO of Cadenza Artists, Julia Torgovitskaya. Julia shares about how she stays creative in her fast-paced job and her strategies for constantly improving and growing.
2016-01-2600 min
The Entrepreneurial Musician with Andrew HitzTEM Short - Believing You Can Figure It Out: Episode 26 Here are some thoughts about my interview with iCadenza's Julia Torgovitskaya and Jennifer Rosenfeld from episode 25. Show notes for all episodes of TEM including links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes Want to help "keep the lights on" and make future episodes of TEM possible? Please visit our Patreon page to see how you can help: https://www.patreon.com/tempodcast Produced by Austin Boyer and Buddy Deshler of FredBrass
2015-12-0708 min
The Entrepreneurial Musician with Andrew HitzTEM 25: Jennifer Rosenfeld & Julia Torgovitskaya of iCadenza and Cadenza Artists on Dealing With Fear, the Power of Simply Asking and Incorrect Assumptions Musicians Make About the Music BusinessTEM 25: Jennifer Rosenfeld & Julia Torgovitskaya of iCadenza and Cadenza Artists on Dealing With Fear, the Power of Simply Asking and Incorrect Assumptions Musicians Make About the Music Business Jennifer Rosenfeld & Julia Torgovitskaya are the founders of iCadenza and Cadenza Artists. They are also the authors of a wonderful new book titled "Awakening your Business Brain: An iCadenza Guide to Launching your Music Career". Show notes for this episode including links to all books and websites mentioned can be found at: http://www.andrewhitz.com/shownotes Want to help "keep the lights on...
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