iCadenza's Creative Careers Podcast
by iCadenza
iCadenza's Creative Careers podcast features interviews with musicians, artists, entrepreneurs, and other creative professionals, exploring issues of what it means to create for a living, the challenges of managing you own time, and the opportunities that come from driving the direction of your career. For career advice, free resources, and job postings in arts administration, entertainment, and other creative industries, visit www.icadenza.com!
Episodes
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Creative Thinking with Susan de Weger
Today's guest, Susan de Weger, is an internationally renowned change agent in music education and is on a mission to revitalize music training to better prepare music students for careers in the 21st century. Currently the Associate Lecturer in Music Entrepreneurship at the Melbourne…
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Becoming The CEO Of Your Career With Bob Lord
Bob Lord is a producer, composer, bassist, and CEO of PARMA Recordings with more than 150 credits as a producer, executive producer, performer, label manager, and composer to his name. He also co-founded the award-winning touring and experimental rock trio Dreadnaught in 1996. Tune in to this...
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Finding Your Own Path with Denise Tryon
Denise Tryon is the Horn Professor of Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore and, until last year, was fourth horn of the Philadelphia Orchestra (2009-2017). What lead her away from performing fulltime in a coveted orchestra position? Tune in to find out! You'll also learn: How she fell in love with...
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Get Your Rate Right with Singer-Songwriter Michelle Lewis
Michelle Lewis is an American singer-songwriter who has written songs for everything from award-winning kids shows to Cher, including the worldwide #1 single "Wings" by the British girl group Little Mix. She's been part of the professional music scene since she took her first gig at 3 years old...
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Making Money Making Music with James Newcomb of MusicPreneur.com
Do you ever feel like your career path zigzags more than it should, or that you aren't even entirely sure where it's leading you? If so, that's okay—and you definitely aren't alone! As a musician, you are your own small business. And it can be difficult to pinpoint EXACTLY what kind of business…
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Thriving with a Portfolio Career with Composer Garrett Hope
Garrett Hope does it all. He's a composer, a career coach, the owner of a piano tuning company, a guest speaker, an educator, and host of The Portfolio Composer podcast. In this episode, Garrett tells us what it's really like working in academia and how to find the right audience for YOUR music.…
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Public Speaking with Debbie Devine, Award-winning Theatre Director
Few of us associate positive emotions with the idea of setting our music aside and connecting with our audience using just our words. What do we say? How should we say it? In this episode, we get advice from the incredible Debbie Devine, an award-winning theatre director and teacher who's served…
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#37: Unlocking Your Creativity (Consistently) with Composer Dale Trumbore
I'm so excited to share this conversation with composer Dale Trumbore! Dale has been called "a rising star among modern choral composers" (AXS), and her music has been praised for its "soaring melodies and beguiling harmonies" (The New York Times). She also is a wonderfully thoughtful person who...
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Scott Harrison, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
Today I had the chance to talk with Scott Harrison, the Executive Director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, about fundraising, the art of differentiation, and the importance of collaborations. He gives future (and current) arts administrators tips on how to approach fundraising so that it's...
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Eunbi Kim | Pianist, Speaker, Educator
How do you know if you're making the right decisions and moving your career in the right direction? If you're anything like most musicians, you're probably experiencing no small amount of fear (and that's ok). I sat down with pianist Eunbi Kim to talk about her multi-disciplinary project Murakami...
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Reena Esmail, Composer
In this episode, I had the great fortune to sit down with Reena Esmail, a composer who bridges the gap between Indian and Western classical music, for an inspiring talk around her goals, struggles, and current projects. We dig into what it means to pour one's identity into one's art (and how...
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Jenny Bilfield, President & CEO of Washington Performing Arts
Today's guest, Jenny Bilfield, is a classically trained composer and pianist whose administrative career has taken her around the world. She is currently serving as the fourth President and CEO of Washington Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., and her story of how she got there is a wonderful…
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Susan Lape, Executive Director of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras
Today I had the opportunity to sit down with an old friend of mine from Stanford, Susan Lape. Susan has gone on to do such amazing things in the field of arts administration and is currently the Executive Director of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras. The way she built her career and the…
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Jason Heath, Host of Contrabass Conversations
This episode inspired us to rethink how we make and promote our art— and we hope it does the same for you! Meet Jason Heath, longtime podcaster about all things bass. During our conversation, we cover it all, including: The pros and cons of starting your own podcast A surprisingly simple way to...
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Christopher Tin, Composer
Christopher Tin, a Grammy Award-winning American composer of concert and media music, shares his personal insights into some of the biggest questions facing developing musicians, including: How do I break into my niche? (Even ones as tough as the studio scene in L.A.!) How do I hold to my own...
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David Taylor, Founder of the Yorkshire Young Sinfonia
This episode features the story of a conservatory-trained cellist who discovered a passion for filling a need in his community and becoming an entrepreneurial musician. Get to know David Taylor, who shares his journey starting the Yorkshire Young Sinfonia, a youth orchestra in Northern England…
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Alex Blake, Conductor
What does it take to start a professional performing ensemble? How does an individual artist develop an organization that profoundly impacts their community? In this episode, Jennifer speaks with Alex Blake, conductor and founder of Tonality, a professional choir in Los Angeles that aspires to...
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Daniel Ho, Recording Artist, Producer, and Instrument Designer
Have you ever wanted to teach yourself a new instrument or musical skill but you're not sure if it's worth the effort? In this episode, Jennifer is joined by Daniel Ho, a Grammy Award winning recording artist, producer, and instrument designer. As a self-taught multi-instrumentalist, Daniel...
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Julia Adolphe, Composer
What does it look like to be a professional composer? Today on the show Kelly has an in-depth conversation with composer Julia Adolphe on her journey to becoming a full time composer. Julia did not study classical music until college, but quickly realized that classical music was her destiny. Now...
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Steve Hackman, Conductor, Composer, Arranger, Producer, and Songwriter
Do you love both pop and classical music but have always thought about the two genres as totally separate worlds? Today's guest has found a way to combine pop and classical music in a mashup format and has a fulfilling career swimming between both worlds. Steve Hackman is a conductor, composer,...
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Beth Morrison, Producer
How do you take an idea and turn it into an opera and how long will it take? Today on the show Beth Morrison gives us an overview of producing an opera starting with the original concept to opening night. Beth Morrison is the founder and creative director of Beth Morrison Projects (BMP), an...
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Elaine Martone, Recording Producer
Have you been thinking about making your first record? Kelly travelled to Ojai, CA to have a conversation with 5-time Grammy-Award winning producer and 2017 Ojai Music Festival Producer Elaine Martone. At Telarc as Executive Vice President of Production, Elaine built the finest audio production...
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Chad Goodman, Conductor and Trumpeter
"It wasn't in the plan!" Have you ever had this moment in your career? At the age of 13, Chad Goodman had a clear vision for becoming a professional trumpet player. After attending the Eastman School of Music for trumpet performance and moving to San Francisco to continue his education, he bumped...
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International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)
Have you been dreaming about a crazy concert idea and are wondering what it takes to make it possible? Today on the show Kelly is joined by three members of the International Contemporary Ensemble, universally known as ICE, in this two part interview. Ross Karre, Joshua Rubin, and Dan Lippel give...
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Hila Plitmann, Soprano
If you feel like you don't fit the "traditional" mold of a singer or instrumentalist, this episode is for you. Soprano Hila Plitmann fell in love with musical theater as a young girl. She attended Juilliard and did all the things that young opera singers do like taking auditions and writing...
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Astrid Baumgardner, Career Coach
Meet New York City-based career coach, Astrid Baumgardner. You'll hear about how she uses research on happiness and emotional intelligence with her clients, as well as her duties as a board member and the trends she sees working with many 22- to 30-year-old freelancers. As president of Astrid...
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Bruce Adolphe, Composer
Are you a multi-passionate musician? Have you ever wondered how you can incorporate passions outside of music into your work? Bruce Adolphe is an accomplished composer, educator, performer, and author who has built relationships with neuroscientists, major presenting institutions, and a…
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Jean Davidson, President & CEO, Los Angeles Master Chorale
What does it take to become the CEO of a major arts organization? Just like becoming a successful performer, there is no one path to becoming a CEO. Jean Davidson, the President and CEO of the Los Angeles Master Chorale, joins Kelly to talk about a few of her big breaks early in her career. Her...
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Kris Bowers, Jazz Pianist and Film Composer
Have you ever wondered how young superstars achieve such fast success -- and how it will affect their career down the road? Today on the show, Kelly talks with 28-year-old jazz pianist and film composer Kris Bowers. Kris has thrived at a very high level in both the jazz and film worlds, winning…
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Nicole Paiement, Conductor
Women are beginning to take charge of the opera and orchestra worlds one podium at a time. Today's guest is one of the incredible women who has made a name for herself in opera. Nicole Paiement has her own opera company, Opera Parallèle, and she is the first female to be appointed a Principal…
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MaryClare Brzytwa, Executive Director, Technology & Applied Composition, SFCM
Is your dream job a possibility? MaryClare Brzytwa went from touring Europe as an electronic musician, producer and improviser to becoming an executive director and founder of a department at one of the top conservatories in the United States. She took deliberate steps in her career to learn new...
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David Cooper, Future Principal Horn of the Berlin Philharmoniker
If you want to know what it takes to win a principal position in the Berlin Philharmonic, today's episode is for you. Today on the show, Kelly talks with the future principal horn player of the Berlin Philharmonic, David Cooper. He won the position in December after the post has been vacant since...
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Simon Rattle, Conductor
If you are a fan of the Berlin Philharmonic and wonder about the future livelihood of orchestras, today's episode is for you. President and Co-Founder of iCadenza, Julia T. R, had the privilege of presenting Sir Simon Rattle with the 2016 Theodore Thomas Award on behalf of the Conductors Guild....
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Eric Whitacre, Composer, Conductor, Speaker
We gave you these hints: choral composer, world speaker, technology, hair... You guessed it! It's Grammy-winning American composer Eric Whitacre. He shares how his career progressed, including the turningpoints that elevated him to rockstar status. He also spills rarely told stories from his…
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Benjamin Mitchell, Founder and President of Kaleidoscope
If you have been on the path to win an orchestral position, but wonder what else you could do with your career, this episode is for you. Today's guest, Benjamin Mitchell, started his own orchestra in Los Angeles called Kaleidoscope three years ago after staying in school for over a decade to…
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Ensemble Dal Niente
Today on iCadenza's Creative Careers Podcast, host Kelly Kasle sits down with three members of Ensemble Dal Niente. You'll hear firsthand about the challenges they faced in their early years, the variety of work that members do outside of the ensemble, and what it was like to be a part of…
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Chrysanthe Tan, Violinist, Composer, and Writer
In this episode, host Kelly Kasle speaks with violinist, composer, and writer Chrysanthe Tan. They talk about how Chrysanthe overcame her insecurities about combining her interests and talents, and how she has created a niche market for her work. She stresses to young musicians the importance of...
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Sarah Robinson, Flutist and author of "Clubbing for Classical Musicians"
In this episode our new podcast host, Kelly Kasle, talks to rock star flutist Sarah Robinson. They discuss how Sarah's original goals changed over time because of life obstacles (like the 2008 Financial Crisis), as well as career challenges presented by the classical music industry. She stresses…
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Greg Kastelman, VP of Cadenza Artists
This episode features an interview with Greg Kastelman, VP and Director of Concert Booking at Cadenza Artists. Greg discusses how he approaches his work as an agent and gives valuable advice for musicians and performers who represent themselves.
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Jeffrey Schindler, Hollywood and Concert Conductor
This episode features an interview with Hollywood and concert conductor, Jeffrey Schindler. Schindler's film conducting credits include March of the Penguins, X-Men: Days of Future Past, X-Men: Apocalypse, Astroboy, Anchorman, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and countless others. On the concert stage, he…
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Mona Golabek, Pianist, Author, and Star of the Pianist of Willesden Lane
This episode of the Creative Careers Podcast features Mona Golabek. Mona is a concert pianist, author, radio host, and the creator and star of the one-woman show, the Pianist of Willesden Lane. The Pianist of Willesden Lane tells the story of Mona's mother Lisa Jura, whose love of music gave her...
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David Bamberger, Stage Director
This episode features an interview with David Bamberger, an acclaimed stage director. He is the Artistic Director at the Cleveland Institute of Music’s Opera Program, and was a founder of the Cleveland Opera, which he ran as General Director for 28 years.
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Sam Bodkin, CEO and Founder of Groupmuse
In this episode, we interview Sam Bodkin, the visionary creator of Groupmuse, an online platform that makes it possible for anyone to hold a classical music concert in their home. Group muse has become a major movement that creates new forums for musicians and is achieving its goal of introducing...
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Julia Torgovitskaya of Cadenza Artists and iCadenza (Episode 1)
We are thrilled to launch the first episode of iCadenza's Creative Careers Podcast, in which we explore what it means to be a creative professional in music, the arts, business, and more. This episode features an interview with co-founder of iCadenza and CEO of Cadenza Artists, Julia…
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iCadenza's Creative Careers podcast features interviews with musicians, artists, entrepreneurs, and other creative professionals, exploring issues of what it means to create for a living, the challenges of managing you own time, and the opportunities that come from driving the direction of your career. For career advice, free resources, and job postings in arts administration, entertainment, and other creative industries, visit www.icadenza.com!
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