A Millennial Musician
by Julian Loida
A Millennial Musician shares insights from this generation of young creatives re-defining the music industry around the world. Through thoughtfully curated interviews, host Julian Loida brings to light the diverse backgrounds and experiences of today's music industry professionals and exposes the common threads of perseverance and passion that weave through their compelling stories. In short solo podcasts, Loida shares his own secrets of the trade gleaned from his path to becoming "one of the Boston music scene's most valuable players." Music fans, aspiring musicians, and future historians will all appreciate A Millennial Musician's portrait of the generation that is embracing the challenges of their time to craft a new landscape for music in the 21st century.
Episodes
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Ep. 39 Sheila del Bosque
Sheila del Bosque is a multi-award-wining flutist, composer, and conductor originally from Cuba. Sheila tells her story of begin to study flute in Cuba to her incredible story of moving to Boston and starting at Berklee. Sheila gives insights into the balance of focus and diversifying one's…
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Rest. Relax. Revive.
In the first solo podcast, host Julian Loida opens up about how he's found rest, how he's relaxing, and what he's doing to revive himself for the New Year. He shares his experiences this fall as the music gigging industry opens back up, how to keep it sustainable and how to make the most of the...
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Ep. 37 Dylan Greene
'If you know, you know' that Dylan Greene is one of the great percussionists, pocket-drummers, creative behind the kit, and all-around musician and artists you will hear. From New York to Berlin and ofteon on the move, Dylan shares about his upbringing in a diverse family to his studies in...
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Ep. 36 Marcia McCants
Percussionist and organizer Marcia McCants shares her story of growing up in the DMV-area and falling in love first with the snare drum and later with the marimba. After nearly 2 decades of performing, learning, and teaching music that she rarely saw herself represented in, she decided to change...
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Ep. 35 Alana Wiesing
Percussionist, educator, and principal timpanist of the Tucson Symphony Alana Wiesing shares her story of growing up in Phoenix, Arizona, going to school at Indiana University and then winning a job in her home-state hours from where she grew up, a dream job for her. We talk about her insights…
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Ep. 34 Sam Fruend - Part 2
Bassist, songwriter, and educator Sam Fruend shares his story of growing up in St. Louis and moving to New Orleans, and eventually Nashville with his band Stoop Kids. In part 2, we talk about meditation, struggles of Covid, and the background and stories surrounding his debut solo record. Go…
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Ep. 34 Sam Fruend - Part 1
Bassist, songwriter, and educator Sam Fruend shares his story of growing up in St. Louis and moving to New Orleans, and eventually Nashville with his band Stoop Kids. In part 1, we talk about growing up together in St. Louis, being a bassist, meaning of life as an artist, and how we became...
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Ep. 33 Evan Chapman
Percussionist, composer, videographer, filmmaker, educator, and all around creative Evan Chapman shares her story, process, insights, and approach to the life of an artist. We talk about his journey from growing up making skate videos to making videos from legends like Wynton Marsalis and Renée...
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Ep. 32 Victor Pablo
Percussionist, composer, educator, drummer, singer, arranger Victor Pablo originally from Puerto Rico now living in Brooklyn who has been ON and OFF Broadway joins today to share his story of growing up in a musical family to studying with Alan Abel to playing on Broadway shows like Lion King and...
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Ep. 31 Fabiola Méndez
Puerto Rican cuatro player, singer, songwriter, arrange, and composer Fabiola Méndez shares her story of growing up in Puerto Rico and moving to Boston to study at the Berklee College of Music. We talk about her new record Afrorriqueña, the recording process, releasing the album during Covid and...
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Ep. 30 Sidney Hopson
Percussionist and arts consultant Sidney Hopson shares his story of growing up in LA, starting college at age 12 and going onto having a multi-hyphenate career in the film/tv recording industry, the orchestral music industry, and public policy. Having played with the LA Phil to Stevie Wonder to...
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29. Aaron Stokes
Cellist, organist, pianist, singer, and Minister of Music Aaron Stokes tells his story of growing up in Brooklyn in a religious and spiritual house to finding his own spirituality to premiering works with Ms. Lauryn Hill at the Hollywood Bowl. He's performed with the Harlem Chamber Players…
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Ep. 28 Jonathan Burke
Dancer & teacher Jonathan Burke shares his story of growing up around dance, to taking lessons, to making it his life's work particularly the world of Afro-Cuban folklore and popular dances. After getting his growing up and getting his start in Boston, he moved to Washington D.C. where he...
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Ep. 27 Tahira Clayton & Hannah Grantham
Vocalists, historians, and activists Hannah Grantham & Tahira Clayton share their stories of growing up in the South, meeting at the world-renowned UNT jazz studies program, to re-connecting year's later at the Women in Jazz Conference only to begin to realize the racial and sexist traumas that...
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Ep. 26 Daniel Cho
Conductor, violinist, and podcaster Daniel Cho tells his story of from a young age dreaming of becoming a conductor. Now, conducting fellow of the Eugene Symphony and the assistant conductor of the Oregon Mozart players and Eugene Opera, Daniel reflects on the many oversights that the classical...
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Ep. 25 Nicole Sauder
Violinist Nicole Sauder shares how she came to love the violin, freelance in LA, to winning orchestra positions. We talk about her genuine love of people and her curiosity to being inspired by the extraordinarily difficult and endless task of mastering an musical instrument. Nicole is a dear…
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Ep. 24 Cameron Henry
Cameron Henry who is from St. Louis, went to Kirkwood High School and is now a sophomore at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music studying percussion talks with host Julian Loida about what school has been like from the beginning of Covid-19 into the winter months. Host, Julian Loida is…
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Ep. 23 The Record Co.
Founder Matt McArthur and community manager Maria Bartolotta from The Record Co. announce the opening of their new building, recording studios and community space this January 14, 2021. They share insights into every decisions from the minutiae to grandiose. As thought leaders, they share their...
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Ep. 22 Flight or Visibility
Flight Or Visibility (aka Rafael Natan) is an arts organizer, educator, and songwriter who believes that visibility is a superpower whether chosen or not. Using the violin and voice together, their classical punk music reminds us that activism is love, self-care is love, and it is our duty to...
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Ep. 21 Adrianna Mitchell - Part 2
In part 2, actor Adrianna Mitchell gives more insights into the world of TV and acting as well as shares her experiences with the shows she's worked and continues to work on. We talk about her trip to Cuba, her recent article on financial wellness for actors, and her upcoming podcast. Go follow...
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Ep. 21 Adrianna Mitchell - Part 1
Actor Adrianna Mitchell shares her story of growing up in Atlanta and going to performing arts camps. She gives insights into the life and education of an actor from how one learns accents to how one gets to know their true self. We talk about how tv is made, different philosophies of acting, the...
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Ep. 20 Amanda Ekery
Vocalist, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and arts leader Amanda Ekery shares her story of growing up near the border with family from Mexico and Syria, discovering jazz, going to UNT and NEC, and starting her organization El Paso Jazz Girls. She shares her tips for moving to Boston and New York...
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Ep. 19 Marcelina Suchocka
Percussionist Marcelina Suchocka shares her story from her childhood to playing alongside the Chicago Symphony to continuing to take auditions. She talks about her process of taking auditions from 3 months out to the day after. We talk in-depth about each of her teachers, each festival…
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18. Hannah Grantham - Part 2
Musicologist, researcher, and singer Hannah Grantham shares her personal experience with the toxicity that clouds a majority of our music schools, jazz schools and talks about the pros-and-cons of jazz becoming institutionalized in the mid-20th century. Share continues to share her insights into...
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Ep. 18 Hannah Grantham - Part 1
Musicologist, researcher, and singer Hannah Grantham shares her research on how and why women have been erased from jazz history. She talks about how museums are handling Covid-19, repatronage, and retelling history from multiple perspectives. In this in-depth conversation, she shares the process...
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Ep. 17 Izzy Heltai
Singer-songwriter Izzy Heltai shares the process of making his debut record Father from finding his producer through the process of promoting his music. We talk about his love for Western Mass, songwriting, and touring. He shares how being transgender has affected his sense of agency,...
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Ep. 16 Jess Phaneuf
Radio DJ and Music Director Jess Phaneuf sheds light on the how she became a DJ and the passion she brings to the job. She shares the role mental health plays in her life and the people around her with great insights and advice as to how to manage and support yourself and others who are…
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Ep. 15 Robbie Pate
Vocalist, pianist, and bandleader Robbie Pate shares his life of growing up in the gospel tradition to touring as a jazz vocalist in Russia. He gives insights into his life as a vocalist, what role health plays in his life as a singer, and when he discovered he has perfect pitch. We discuss the...
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Ep. 14 Holly Hyun Choe
Conductor Holly Choe sheds light on the life of a young conductor, her worldly upbringing including its joys and hardships. In this episode, we discuss the ins-and-outs of what goes through the conductors' minds before, during, and after rehearsals and performances. We discuss how classical music...
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Ep. 13 Creative Baggage (ft. Bailey Spiteri & Serena Huang)
Flutists and podcasters Bailey Spiteri and Serena Huang shares their successes and struggles within the confines of the modern conservatories. With their hands on the heartbeat of students in music schools now, they share what it was like in their final semester when Covid-19 hit and how the...
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Ep. 12 Emma Terrell
Percussionist and educator Emma Terrell shares her journey from her problematic experience at Rice University to her Roy and Hazel Zeff Memorial Fellowship, where she studied emerging groups of women percussionists in traditionally male-dominated ensembles around the world. As an educator in...
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Ep. 11 Connor Frost
Bandleader, entrepreneur, and educator Connor Frost shares insights into running a band efficiently and effectively. He digs into hacks for time management, work-life balance, and getting your projects done. With tones of experience touring, performing, educating, and several successful online...
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Ep. 10 Pearl Scott
Singer, dancer, and actor Pearl Scott graces this episode with her story full of vulnerability as she opens up about growing up in the inner city of Indianapolis with four siblings and a single mother, discussions about the Black Lives Matter movement, the history of racism in the US, and more....
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Ep. 9 Josh Roberts
Drummer Josh Roberts shares his story of growing up in Branson, Missouri, going to Indiana University, and moving to New York City. He has toured internationally, played on dozens of recordings, toured with off-Broadway productions, and is an adjunct instructor at New York University. Most…
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8. Jinty McTavish
Violinist Jinty McTavish shares her story of playing hundreds of shows with her genre-crossing string quartet ATLYS, growing up in Indiana, advice for musicians to stay healthy, and being a role model for young girls. She shares her insights into running a band, work-life balance, and playing at...
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Ep. 7 Alfonso Peduto
Pianist, composer, and scientist Alfonso Peduto shares his story of growing up in Italy, going to college in the US to study piano, composition, physics, and math going on to release over 12 albums of original music. Alfonso shares his philosophies, methods, and insights into choosing one's...
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Ep. 6 Caroline Cotter
Singer-songwriter Caroline Cotter shares her story of going to school for art, focusing on sculpture and coming out a singer-songwriter who would go on to tour the world playing over 800 shows in 45 states and 13 countries. As an awarded singer-songwriter and trained yoga instructor, she gives…
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5. Ian Miller
Pianist and producer Ian Miller shares his story of growing up in St. Louis, moving to Nashville, and becoming the Music Director of Brett Eldredge. Ian shares his insights into the music scene in Nashville, his tips on touring, and starting your own studio. Follow and listen to Ian and the…
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4. Charles Overton
Harpist, educator, and composer Charles Overton shares his story. Charles has become an in-demand classical and improvising music from releasing his own album, freelancing across jazz and classical scenes as well as subbing with the Boston Symphony. Starting at age 5, Charles went on to attended...
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3. Darren Lin
Percussionist, educator and member of the President's Own Marine Band Darren Lin shares his story. Growing up in PA, went to school at University of Michigan, Eastman, and NEC, and cut his teeth taking auditions at high level orchestras across the US. Darren is now in Washington, DC working,...
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2. Darynn Dean
Jazz vocalist, bandleader, and social-justice advocate Darynn Dean shares her story. Growing up in LA, went to school at NEC, cut her teeth at jazz competition across the US, now Darynn is starting her already successful career in LA. DarynnDean.com Documentary Film: All About Love Socials -...
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1. Abbie Duquette & Loudmouth Pro
Artist manager, booking agent, tour manager, marketing manager, vocalist, and bassist Abbie Duquette shares her story. Growing up in Maine, went to school at Smith, cut her teeth at Signature Sounds & Club Passim, now Abbie is growing her already successful company Loudmouth Pro. Loudmouth Pro...
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A Millennial Musician Trailer
Called "one of the Boston music scene's most valuable players", Julian Loida launches 'A Millennial Musician' amidst the corona crisis featuring the stories of millennial musicians. Part musician, part producer, part entrepreneur, Loida's conversations range from interviews with musicians that...
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A Millennial Musician shares insights from this generation of young creatives re-defining the music industry around the world. Through thoughtfully curated interviews, host Julian Loida brings to light the diverse backgrounds and experiences of today's music industry professionals and exposes the common threads of perseverance and passion that weave through their compelling stories. In short solo podcasts, Loida shares his own secrets of the trade gleaned from his path to becoming "one of the Boston music scene's most valuable players." Music fans, aspiring musicians, and future historians will all appreciate A Millennial Musician's portrait of the generation that is embracing the challenges of their time to craft a new landscape for music in the 21st century.
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