Esther Anaya - The Business of Music

Welcome to Compassiviste Dialogues. I'm Ali, your host, and my mission with this podcast is to shed light on critical social and environmental issues worldwide, exploring avenues for positive change. Today, we're honored to have Esther Anaya, a talented violinist, DJ, and singer, joining us. Join us as we explore Esther's musical journey and her passion for making a difference through music! ABOUT GUEST: Esther Anaya is a Music Producer, DJ, Violinist, and Singer/Songwriter, known for her unique sounds and imaginative performance. Anaya has over 20 years of musical training, and over 10 years of professional experience. Originating out of a classical music conservatory, she gravitated toward pop, Latin and electronic music. Anaya would eventually blend these styles, mixing her electric violin into DJ sets and vocal performances. To date she’s shared the stage with the likes of Rihanna, Kanye West, Christian Castro, Ana Gabriel, Lunay, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Zedd and Dj Snake. Outside of the stage, Anaya has been frequently featured on national news segments, performed for popular radio shows, walked the runway during Miami’s Swim and Los Angeles’s fashion week and spotted at red carpet affairs.  KEY NOTES: ·       How Do Artists Create Music by Forming Relationships with Their Instruments? ·       How Does a Parent's Passion for Music Shape an Artist's Journey? ·       Can the Music Industry Shift from Profit-Driven to Socially Conscious? ·       How Can Collective Giving Revolutionize Music Nonprofits? TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Episode Trailer 02:28 – Intro 04:29 – Naming instruments based off gender 05:44 - How Do Artists Create Music by Forming Relationships with Their Instruments? 08:22 - How Does a Parent's Passion for Music Shape an Artist's Journey? 10:50 - How Can Tragic Experiences Be Turned into Uplifting Music? 15:08 - What Impact Does Political Asylum Have on a Young Musician's Path? 18:08 - How Does a Business Degree Lead to a Career in Music? 20:50 - How Do Artists Navigate the Balance Between Music as Art and Business? 27:02 - Can the Music Industry Shift from Profit-Driven to Socially Conscious? 31:43 - How Can Collective Giving Revolutionize Music Nonprofits? 34:16 – What is the goal of Esther’s nonprofit organization? 36:48 - How Can Music Programs Provide Opportunities for Marginalized Youth? 40:55 – Inspiring stories from young people that keep pushing Esther 46:46 – How can Listeners support Esther’s nonprofit and make a change? 48:40 - How Do Personal Experiences Shape Empathy for Young Musicians in Need? 54:15 - How Can People Support Esther’s Cause Through Social Media and Websites? Should people donate? 56:25 – Where is Esther’s next event? 57:31 - Outro THINGS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST: https://estheranaya.com/ https://g.co/kgs/br7QkHb https://www.instagram.com/estheranaya/p/C5lkIBNLNUO/?img_index=1 https://www.facebook.com/estheranayamusic/ TO LEARN MORE AND STAY CONNECTED: 🌐 Visit our website: https://compassivistedialogues.com/ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qt8cYHeIcDmDV8zPKNxMw 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/compassiviste-dialogues/id1735926709 CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Compassiviste/61555898333856/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compassiviste/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@compassiviste Twitter: https://twitter.com/compassiviste LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compassiviste/ Tune in, follow, and embark on this insightful journey with us. Your vision's transformation begins now. 🚀🌟