Toot Your Own Horn with Susan Warner (Episode 58)

Welcome to another amazing episode of Toot Your Own Horn: Music Matters, hosted by Lisa Canning from Lisa's Clarinet Shop and Working Musicians Academy! https://lisasclarinetshop.com/ https://workingmusiciansacademy.com/ Lisa has a special way of getting guests to open up, and Episode 58 is a perfect example. This time, she sits down with clarinetist Susan Warner, who has built an impressive career with the Lyric Opera of Chicago Orchestra while also performing as a soloist and chamber musician. The conversation follows Susan’s path from her early days with the clarinet to performing on major stages. She talks about the teachers who shaped her, the experiences that pushed her forward, and the choices that helped her grow into the artist she is today. What stands out is how wide-ranging her journey has been. She shares stories about performing around the world, the value of travel, and how learning Mandarin opened unexpected doors in her musical life. Lisa guides the discussion in a way that feels warm, thoughtful, and focused on what matters: helping musicians understand what it means to build a meaningful, sustainable, and creative career. Susan’s advice is grounded in experience, and her passion for helping the next generation of players comes through clearly. This episode is a great listen for clarinetists, woodwind players, educators, and anyone curious about the life of a modern orchestral musician. To learn more about Lisa’s work, visit: https://lisasclarinetshop.com and https://workingmusiciansacademy.com 👉 Please like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Toot Your Own Horn: Music Matters! 📢 Please share this episode to help us reach 3,000 subscribers. 🗣Please also like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes. #LisaCanning #SusanWarner #TootYourOwnHorn #MusicMatters #LisasClarinetShop #Inc500FemaleFoundersList2025 #Inc2025MidwestRegionalFastestGrowing #BestSmallBusinessesInAmericaTop100 #BetterYourBest #GetSeriO #Clarinet #Flute #Saxophone #WindPlaying #WindRepairTrainingAcademy #IAEOU #MusicJobs #MusicIndustry #CO100SmallBusinessHonorees #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #ClarinetCommunity #MusicEducation #WorkingMusiciansAcademy #CultureShift #MusicBreakthrough