Toot Your Own Horn with Kristen Spiridon (Episode 45)

Welcome to another amazing episode of Toot Your Own Horn: Music Matters, hosted by Lisa Canning from Lisa's Clarinet Shop and Working Musician Academy! https://lisasclarinetshop.com/ https://workingmusiciansacademy.com/ In our 45th episode, we sit down with Kristen Spiridon, a professor of clarinet at Georgia Southern and the principal clarinet of the Savannah Philharmonic. Kristen shares her journey from starting on the violin to finding her true passion in the clarinet. She emphasizes the immense discipline, hard work, and resilience required for a successful career in music, dispelling the myth that the music industry is "easy." Kristen also discusses the importance of varied programming in orchestras to attract diverse audiences by incorporating different genres. She advocates for more opportunities for adults to engage with music, such as community ensembles. Kristen stresses that educators should lead by example, be honest with students about the challenges of the industry, and help them explore various career paths beyond just performance and education, encouraging them to cultivate their own unique careers. 👉 Please 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! #LisaCanning #KristenSpiridon #TootYourOwnHorn #MusicMatters #LisasClarinetShop #Inc500FemaleFoundersList2025 #Inc2025MidwestRegionalFastestGrowing #BestSmallBusinessesInAmericaTop100 #BetterYourBest #GetSeriO #Clarinet #Flute #Saxophone #WindPlaying #WindRepairTrainingAcademy #IAEOU #MusicJobs #MusicIndustry #CO100SmallBusinessHonorees #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #ClarinetCommunity #MusicEducation #WorkingMusiciansAcademy #CultureShift #MusicBreakthrough