Episode 239: Winning the Job- The Impact of Curiosity ft. Beth Wiese

Dr. Beth Wiese, associate professor of tuba and euphonium at Vanderbilt, shares her journey from being a violinist to becoming a tuba player and educator. She discusses the importance of curiosity in achieving success and the need to redefine success on a personal level. Dr. Wiese emphasizes the value of being a well-rounded musician and human being, and how the narrative around suffering for art is shifting.  In this conversation, Beth discusses her approach to preparing for job interviews and master classes, emphasizing the importance of planning and brainstorming topics in advance. She also shares insights into the job application process, including the reasons behind delayed notifications and the importance of finding the right fit in higher education. Beth and Karen then discuss the use of social media in academia, highlighting the need for authenticity and meaningful contributions. Beth also reveals her upcoming recording project, which focuses on transcriptions and explores her identity as a musician. Lastly, Beth also discusses memorable performances, favorite travel destinations, favorite food, and Beth's desired legacy.00:00 Introduction and Background07:46 Transition to Teaching Career14:08 Success and Curiosity25:13 Balancing Human and Musician Identity30:25 Shifting Perspectives on Music Education33:25 Navigating the Academic Job Market37:21 Preparation for Job Interviews and Master Classes39:28 Understanding the Job Application Process46:05 Navigating Social Media in Higher Education56:02 Upcoming Recording Project58:34 Memorable Performances01:02:15 Favorite Travel Destinations01:03:16 Favorite Food01:04:21 Desired Legacy Listener Write in: https://www.musiciansguidepodcast.com/about Patreon- Come Hang out: https://patreon.com/user?u=66581011&utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link The Musician's Guide to Social Media Courses: https://www.musiciansguidepodcast.com/courses Leave us a Review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-musicians-guide-to-being-healthy-wealthy-and-wise/id1440699268 Karen Cubides Agency: https://karencubidesagency.com Karen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karen.cubides/ Jen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjames.co/