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Crushing Classical
by Jennet Ingle
Crushing Classical is an entrepreneurship and empowerment podcast for classical musicians. Host Jennet Ingle interviews classical musicians who are forging unique paths with their talent, creating their own artistic fulfillment and financial comfort, and finding ways to thrive. YOU TOO are allowed to thrive, and your artistry matters.
Episodes
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Your Money Doodle
I love this visual way of understanding and taking control of your money. For musicians and creatives, whose income can often trickle in irregularly, having confidence about what you actually need and a plan to get it can be the first step in building a career you can be really confident about....
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Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf: Broadway Cellist
MAIRI DORMAN-PHANEUF has established a busy career in New York City as a solo, chamber, Broadway, and recording artist. Since 2003 she has held chairs in 22 Broadway shows, including The Bridges of Madison County, A Little Night Music, Sunday in the Park with George, and currently, The Great...
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Get More SPECIFIC
Look, no one's life is perfect. You certainly have problems in your career. I have some too. But the solutions we jump to can be overly broad, or unnecessarily hard, or literally just unnecessary. Are you sure you are solving the right problem? Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an...
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Sarah Coponat: The Chopin of Twitch
Sarah Coponat has built herself an incredible career - but her path is not for the faint of heart. Could you imagine doing live-streamed improvisations four times a week, for YEARS? Terrifying, right? I loved this interview and I know you will too. A true alchemist of the piano, Sarah Coponat...
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Done isn't Done, Passive isn't Passive
I've had a few experiences in my business and my life recently that reminded me about the perils of complacency. And I bet - I BET - that you can relate. Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to thrive, and your artistry matters....
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Joaquin Soffredini: Countertenor. Songwriter. Actor.
From a young age, Joaquín Soffredini stood out in music and singing. He was awarded with grants throughout his career in recognition of his talent by the “Fondo Nacional de las Artes” and the “Fundación Beethoven” among others. He perfected his skills as a countertenor in Buenos Aires with…
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Seasonal Change
It's Quarter Four! Well, it's MUSICIAN quarter four, anyway. We are back to school, we are back at work, and it's time to take a look at your routines and systems and make sure they are working for YOU. Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You...
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Peter Hildebrandt: Bassist and Serial Entrepreneur
Peter is a great example of someone who proves you can balance music and another career. He is a serial entrepreneur who founded and sold companies doing such diverse things as weather forecasting for windsurfers, 3D molecular modeling, traffic signal control, photo capture software, and book...
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Happiest Musician Minisode: AI isn't Real
If, like me, you see a ton of fear-mongering about the rise of AI, and if, like me, you don't know what it means for your creative career? Give this a listen. My short answer - KEEP GOING! AI isn't real. You are real. Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your…
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Douglas Knehans: Composer and Record Producer
Douglas Knehans is an American-Australian composer whose music has been performed, recorded, and broadcast worldwide by leading orchestras, opera companies, chamber ensembles, and distinguished soloists. Hailed by The New Yorker for its "primitive force and melodic insistence that recall...
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Make it EASY to Pay You
Can we talk about how you get paid? The literal HOW - is it Zelle? Venmo? A check in the mail with the numbers all written out in letters? Is it possible that there's an easier way? Because it MATTERS for your clients and potential customers. Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an…
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Rick Sowash: Giving it All Away
Rick Sowash lives by his wits. He has earned most of his living by weaving the history and folklore of his native Ohio into books which he himself writes, publishes and markets. In earlier years, he supported his family in a variety of ways: as an elected public official, an arts administrator, a...
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Calendar It!
I use a lot of tools in running my business. Perhaps the most important one is my calendar! How can you use your calendar to make your dreams REAL this year? Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to thrive, and your artistry matters....
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Maestro Angelo Molino: Symphony of Mind
With over 30 years of experience as a concert pianist and composer, and approximately 4 years of collaboration with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Maestro Molino has captivated audiences worldwide with his virtuosity and emotionally charged performances. Yet his artistry extends far beyond…
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Happiest Musician Minisode: How to MAKE More Time
Musicians have BIG ideas! But it can be hard to make time to make them real - so time management is the very first thing we tackled in my Happiest Musician Incubator. Here are some of my tactics, so YOU TOO can lean into the projects that light you up. Book a free discovery call with me! We can...
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Clare Longendyke: Running Her Own Solo Career
Pianist Clare Longendyke is a soloist, chamber musician, and fearless advocate for new music who brings daring repertoire and thoughtful storytelling to the concert stage. Her performances are marked by imaginative programming, charismatic stage presence, and a gift for weaving together...
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Would I be Better Off WITHOUT a Portfolio Career?
I was struck recently by a podcast interview advocating for entrepreneurs to STOP spreading their energy around and FOCUS so they can make more money. Is this idea for me? Is it for you? Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to…
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Ruth Phillips: Beauty at the Edge of Catastrophe
Enjoy this special gift, a recorded meditation by Ruth Phillips: Practice 1: Settling https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PqsA8Epmy_QzyXtuRFJiOaYJfcBfDF_x/view?usp=share_link AND, sign up for her newsletter to receive Practice 2: Breath https://ruthphillips.com/contact/ Alongside her rich and…
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Tell Me What to Do!
How can you get past the overwhelm of TOO MANY CHOICES? What can break you through your Analysis Paralysis? Some thoughts here to get you into ACTION! Book a free discovery call with me! We can spend an hour looking at your creative career. You deserve to thrive, and your artistry matters....
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Pauline Frechette: At the Edge of Everything
Pauline Frechette is a contemporary composer. Her melodies and harmonies take you to unexpected places, emotionally driven yet only 3 or 4 minutes long. Her compositions are gems that spark the 21st century need for private inspiration, sensual beauty or glowing romanticisim. A Frechette…
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Happiest Musician Minisode: The Magic of Being a Client
I've had a couple of experiences recently that reminded me how VALUABLE it is sometimes to pay for professional support. I'm good at getting stuff done on my own, and I know you are too. But what a PLEASURE to be able to focus on the parts I care about most! Book a free discovery call with me! We...
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Amani Roberts: From DJ to Artist Manager
Amani Roberts is an award-winning music business professor, internationally renowned speaker, professional DJ, and USA Today best-selling author of “The Quiet Storm: A Historical and Cultural Analysis of the Power, Passion and Pain of R&B Groups,” who educates music professionals on making better...
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Successful Careers are Made in the Summer
Please enjoy some excerpts from my recent workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! As usual on this platform, I've removed the conversation and voices that are not mine. Workshop participants didn't consent to a public broadcast! But you WILL hear my setup, activities, and journal...
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Happiest Musician Minisode: the Magic of the Group
As musicians we are trained to go into our practice rooms and work in PRIVATE until we are perfect. But think about how much you learn from being in the orchestra or in a chamber music group and seeing how OTHER people work! I'm a huge fan of group programs - let me tell you why! My own summer...
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Xenia Pestova Bennett: Befriending Performance Anxiety
I have such respect for musicians who use their own journeys and learnings to help others! Described as “a powerhouse of contemporary keyboard repertoire” (Tempo), pianist and composer Xenia Pestova Bennett has earned an international reputation as a leading proponent of uncompromising music. Her...
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Happiest Musician Minisode: What do We Coach On?
People have been asking - what does it look like to be in conversation with a business and mindset coach for musicians? The answer? It can look all kinds of different ways. But it ALWAYS looks like, what is the thing YOU need to talk about to get unstuck, or to move your project forward? Because...
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Kate Reddish: Consulting COO and Community Architect
Kate Reddish is a former professional violist turned strategic operator for creative entrepreneurs. After years performing on world-class stages and working across film, television, and recording studios, Kate discovered that her real genius wasn’t just making music—it was creating harmony behind...
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What's in Your Portfolio (Career?)
Please enjoy these snippets from my recent workshop, What’s in Your Portfolio (Career)? I hope you’ll freely pause and restart and try out some of these prompts for yourself! Interested in my Summer Happiest Musician Incubator? Check it out here. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and...
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Thomas Zera: The Sub Pool
Musicians are building the most innovative things! The Sub Pool is a dedicated space where orchestral musicians can promote their experience and availability for short term or substitute hire to Orchestra PM's in the US and Canada. Thomas Zera is a Juilliard trained musician with both 25 years of...
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Happiest Musician Minisode: What's in MY Portfolio?
I'm pulling back the curtain on my own portfolio career this week, and sharing with you the ecosystem of my business and offers to (hopefully) show what is possible for you. I want this to inspire YOU to take action and grow your own career in a way that fits you. Because the world is a better...
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The Joy Luck Trio: A New Supergroup
"Our newly formed Joy Luck Trio brings together pipa, erhu, and piano in a one‑of‑a‑kind ensemble, performing music written especially for us. As three Chinese musicians, we delve into beloved Chinese folk songs and folktales alongside Western classics, infusing each piece with our own…
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Big Visions and Baby Steps
To be a portfolio career musician is to take agency in your own career. You need two things to get a project started. You need a goal, and you need a first step. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme...
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Myron Silberstein: the Non-Traditional Path to Non-Traditional Music
Myron Silberstein has recorded first commercial recordings of numerous mid-20th-century American piano works by significant composers whose works were inexplicably neglected. The first CD completely dedicated to his compositions--his piano music--comes out on Toccata on March 6, 2026....
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Happiest Musician Minisode: What if promotional posts didn't have to feel crummy?
A recent coffee shop visit inspired me to rethink how little I do on social media. What do YOU think? Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance. I help people to lean into their…
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Marjorie Rusche and Clare Longendyke: Bringing a Composition to Life
In the world of classical music, the collaboration between composers and performers often leads to remarkable creations that resonate deeply with audiences. In this episode of Crushing Classical, host Jennet Ingle engages in a captivating conversation with composer Marjorie Rusche and pianist…
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Follow Your Energy
After weeks of hustle, I'm finally in a phase where I can focus on practicing and enjoying music for the sheer joy of it. It’s a refreshing change! But I know many of us feel the weight of expectations to always be productive. We think we should be working harder, promoting ourselves more, or...
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Double Keyed: Bringing a Big Vision to Life
Following their Billboard-charting and award-winning album Midwinter’s Gift, Kirstin Myers and Frances Drost—together known as Double Keyed—continue to delight audiences with heartfelt interpretations of both classical and contemporary music. Their contemplative sound takes listeners on a journey...
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Visibility and Mind Trash
If you've ever struggled with your mental game as you do something big or something new - SO HAVE I! A quick storytime about my own mind trash and some of the ways I combat it. What do you hear in this episode? Let me know! I'd love to hear from you. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical,...
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Joachim Horsley: Superfusion
In a world where classical music often feels distant and elitist, composer/pianist/arranger Joachim Horsley is breaking barriers and bringing fresh energy to the genre. I really appreciate Joachim's combination of deep seriousness and inclusive creativity - and I know you will love this...
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Happiest Musician Minisode: This is Why
I'm reeling from the recent violence in Minnesota, and reflecting on the role of music when the world is on fire. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance. I help people to lean into...
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Denise Duffield-Thomas: Money Mentor
Denise Duffield-Thomas is the money mentor for the new wave of online entrepreneurs who want to make money and change the world. She helps entrepreneurs like you charge premium prices, release the fear of money and create First Class lives. Her books Lucky Bitch, Get Rich, Lucky Bitch, and...
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Performing and Connection
Or, why I'm never going to give up performing, no matter how much fun I'm having coaching and teaching. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance. I help people to lean into their...
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Heather Niemi Savage: The Power of Perseverance
Heather Niemi Savage is a North Carolina-based composer with an eclectic style drawing on her broad background in classical, jazz, musical theater, and sacred music. Her compositions have been performed throughout the United States by ensembles such as the Argus String Quartet, the North-South...
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Sam Reti: Founder of Muzie and Hiyve
Sam Reti is a founder, musician, and creator behind Muzie.Live and Hiyve.io. He’s helped power over 250,000 online lessons and is now building AI-native video tools designed to reinvent how people meet and collaborate. You can explore Hiyve at https://www.hiyve.io/music or connect with sam at...
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Planning Big
I love planning and goalsetting, especially at this time of year. But I'm exploring in a new way right now, and thought perhaps it could interest you as well! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme…
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Nicholas McGegan: the JOY of Creativity in Music
Sometimes on this podcast it's just a pleasure to listen to a great artist talk about the art! An “expert in 18th-century style” (The New Yorker), Nicholas McGegan is in his sixth decade on the podium. Following a 34-year tenure as Music Director of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale, he is...
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Action is Faster than Agony
I just accomplished a task I've been putting off for three weeks. It took five minutes. But over the last three weeks, my Happiest Musician Visibility Lab participants have been KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARK in terms of their action taking. What can we learn from this? Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to...
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Ian Maksin: Lullaby for the World
Ian Maksin is a cellist, composer, arranger and vocalist, currently singing in 42 different languages. Known for his soulful blend of classical, world, and contemporary sounds, he has performed across the globe, infusing each project with stories, traditions, and voices of the cultures he…
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Should You Negotiate for a Gig?
What if we normalized paying musicians for their expertise and professionalism? What if we normalized asking for the fee we need? This is not ALWAYS possible, and not ALWAYS advisable - but if you've never thought about it, let's think! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe…
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Radhika Vekaria: Sensory Artist and Composer
Radhika Vekaria is a GRAMMY® nominated, award-winning multi-instrumentalist and sensory artist who fuses her British, East African and Indian heritage to create transcendent music. Renowned for her evocative Sanskrit mantras, Radhika leads listeners on transformative healing journeys while…
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Crushing Classical is an entrepreneurship and empowerment podcast for classical musicians. Host Jennet Ingle interviews classical musicians who are forging unique paths with their talent, creating their own artistic fulfillment and financial comfort, and finding ways to thrive. YOU TOO are allowed to thrive, and your artistry matters.
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