Toot Your Own Horn with Caren Vittetoe (Episode 24)

Welcome to today’s episode of Toot Your Own Horn: Music Matters where we dive into the inspiring journey of Caren Vittetoe, a musician whose life has been shaped by the power of music education. Growing up with exceptional band directors and private lesson teachers, Caren found herself surrounded by opportunities that fostered her talent and passion. Her decision to pursue a career in music flowed naturally, especially after starting as a music education major at Ithaca College and eventually transferring to The Manhattan School of Music to focus on performance. By her senior year, Caren's dedication paid off when she landed a position with the Air Force National Guard after her second audition, seamlessly transitioning from college to a professional music career. In this episode, Caren shares her experience working as a military musician, her pride for being able to share her position with the public, and her love of being able to use music to touch the lives of so many veterans. Caren also shares her long-time commitment to teaching others to love playing, and shares some of her insights on what helps them improve quickly. Join us as we explore how Caren navigated the challenges of her journey, including the retirement of her band, and what keeps her connected to music despite the ups and downs. #lisasclarinetshop #betteryourbest #GetSeriO #tootyourownhorn #clarinet #flute #saxophone #windplaying #windrepairtrainingacademy #iaeou #musicjobs #musicindustry #CO100SmallBusinessHonorees #BestSmallBusinessesinAmericaTop100 #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness