Toot Your Own Horn with Carmen Chick (Episode 42)

Welcome to the 42nd episode of Toot Your Own Horn, hosted by Lisa Canning from Lisa's Clarinet Shop and Working Musician Academy! https://lisasclarinetshop.com/ https://workingmusiciansacademy.com/ This episode features Carmen Chick, an accomplished musician whose inspiring story will resonate with music lovers everywhere. Carmen shares her transformative musical journey, beginning with discovering the clarinet as a child and how music became her pathway to academic success and her calling as an educator. She courageously opens up about a difficult period when her passion for music disappeared entirely. Just when her musical story seemed over, an unexpected phone call from the Tuscarora Philharmonic changed everything. This pivotal moment reignited Carmen's love for music, drawing her back to performance and teaching with renewed purpose. Carmen's philosophy centers on passion, self-awareness, and creating an inclusive musical community where everyone feels welcome—regardless of age or experience. Her heartfelt wish is that adult musicians receive the same encouragement and support we readily give to young aspiring musicians. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Toot Your Own Horn: Music Matters! 📢 Please share your thoughts in the comments, and share this video! #CultureShift #MusicBreakthrough #MusicMatters #LisasClarinetShop #Inc500FemaleFoundersList2025 #Inc2025MidwestRegionalFastestGrowing #BestSmallBusinessesInAmericaTop100 #BetterYourBest #GetSeriO #TootYourOwnHorn #Clarinet #Flute #Saxophone #WindPlaying #WindRepairTrainingAcademy #IAEOU #MusicJobs #MusicIndustry #CO100SmallBusinessHonorees #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #ClarinetCommunity #LisaCanning #CarmenChick #MusicEducation #WorkingMusiciansAcademy