Relative Pitch

In our first episode of 2026, educator, composer, cornet and flugelhorn player Dr. Jennifer Oliverio joins us for a chat about finding your voice as a musician, setting students up for success, and if conferences are worth it. Learn more about Jen at https://www.jenniferoliverio.com

In our first episode of December, we chat about capitalism not only during the holidays but within the music field and pushbacks to music education.

In our first ever “Hot Takes” episode, we chat about music directors, the end of the semester, and orchestral soloists.

In this week’s episode, we discuss the disrespect of hip hop and rap in the classical music field, knowing when to stay in your lane, and needing challenges to your mindset to grow. ---------SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week’s episode, we chat about the importance of what students are exposed to, the truth of money in the arts, and the urgency of community. -- SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this Spooktober episode, we discuss what the artist’s role is in educating their audiences, the significance of their intentionality, and the power of a platform. -- SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this Spooktober episode, we revisit the pressures of this time of the year, building sustainable habits, and what we are noticing in the younger generations. -- SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's episode, we talk about how policies that were created with equity are being reversed and the power of propaganda.

In this week's episode, we talk about how cuts to financial aid will affect the future of music education, what’s happening in the orchestral field, and the power of education and connecting with your community.

In our first episode of season 6, we talk about how growth is necessary, how reactions show the truth, and the need for change.

In this week's episode, we chat about the state of education, how effort needs to be shown, and the various pathways of success.

In this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Cheldon Williams, Associate Director of Bands and the Director of Athletic Bands at West Virginia University and chat about how his upbringing prepared him for teaching, emphasizing the human, and how transferable skills are where value is.

In this week's episode we talk about how we as individuals can be impactful during these troubling times, how Hip Hop should be thoughtfully spoken of analyzed, and how to be serious about your work without taking yourself too seriously.

In this week's episode, we talk about the Equity Arc Wind Symphony Concert, the role institutions have in what's going on in the world, and how community is needed during this time.

In this week's episode we talk about using breaks efficiently and what's happening on the federal level with DEI.

In this week's "Cocktail Conversations" episode we cheers over our latest accomplishments, managing jealousy and comparison including through social media, and our excitement for the future!------SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI...Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's "Cocktail Conversations" episode, we chat about Dorothy Antoinette Handy and multi-layered careers, the loss of NEA funding for artists, and the how to be respectful when composing and programming.------SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI...Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's episode, Dr. Cliff Croomes, Associate Director of Bands and Director of the Longhorn Band at the University of Texas at Austin, joins us for a conversation on music as therapy, how students need the structure and leadership of the music room, and the role of the teacher in a crisis. More on Dr. Croomes at https://music.utexas.edu/about/people/clifton-croomes------SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI...Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's episode, we talk Superbowl Performances, what's happening at the Kennedy Center, and how to set yourself up for success during these times.------SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI...Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's episode, we chat about how there's no more room for "meeting in the middle" and not letting other people dictate your path.------SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI...Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's episode, we talk about how DEI is being blamed for mediocrity, the fight to be oppressed, and being a realist.------SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI...Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's episode, Dr. Kendra Wheeler Assistant Professor of Saxophone at Louisiana State University joins us for a conversation on identity and representation, validity, and the loss of melody. Learn more about Dr. Wheeler at https://www.kendramariewheeler.com/

In this week's episode, 6 out of 8 members of The Nu Black Vanguard join us for a live conversation at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, IL. The collective talk about their mission and purpose as well as their hopes of what's to come. Learn more about Nu Black Vanguard at https://www.nublackvanguard.com/------SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI...Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's episode, composer, educator, and nonprofit director Gala Flagello joins us to chat about her project Connecticut Summerfest and accessibility in music festivals, relationships being at the core of the composition process, and commissioning as advocacy.Learn more about Gala at https://www.galaflagello.com/------SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI...Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's episode, composer Catherine Likhuta joins us to chat about her how her jazz roots make their way into her composition process, her education in Ukraine, and the humanity of composing. Learn more about Catherine at https://www.catherinelikhuta.com/------SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI...Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's episode, we collaborate with Justin and Eric from The Score Podcast for a conversation on the egos in music education, focusing on the student, and impact going beyond the classroom. Check out The Score on all streaming platforms!------SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI...Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's episode, we chat about Solange’s latest project with the LA Philharmonic, leadership of symphonies and how they affect what goes on, and modern programming.------SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI...Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's episode, members of the Chromatic Brass Collective join us to talk about their personal journeys in a male-dominated community, what the collective is doing to support women and non-binary brass musicians, and how they have used resistance as inspiration.------SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI...Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's episode, we talk about the need to be well-rounded, how to survive "Band-tober", and the yearn for community.------SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI...Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's episode we emphasize the importance of telling people how you feel about them before it's too late, the impact of choices, and what what the younger generations need.--SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI...Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's episode, we chat about what's wrong with the education system, God complex in school settings, and when to speak up.--SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI...Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this first episode of season 5, your favorite hosts are back chatting about the state of the music world, the mass teacher exit occurring, and the feeling of regression. -- SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In our last episode of Season 4, we take a look back through the show, discuss how important taking a break is, and share recent life updates.-- SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's episode, we chat about surviving the end of the school year, Beyoncé as a human and icon, and how one major event can be a catalyst for change. -- SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's episode, we talk about the horrific scandal at the New York Philharmonic being resurfaced after 14 years and the response or rather lack of from certain institutions, and how this pattern has been present within our field and others for far too long. article; https://www.vulture.com/article/new-york-philharmonic-sexual-assault-scandal.html

In this week's episode, we talk about Beyoncé's newest project, the idea of genre, and the criticism of innovators and change makers in our field. ---SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's episode, we discuss the commonalities of Gospel and Trap music, Blacksound as a language and practice of liberation, storytelling in trap music, and how conservatism plays a part within the conversation of rap. -- SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's episode, we discuss organizations' and institutions' methods of celebrating heritage months, their social media presence, and how they fall short with connecting with and engaging new audiences. -- SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's episode, we talk about how important the people in your life are to your journey, how to find balance in your relationships, and needing to be self aware to be open to finding the right people for you. -- SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEIApple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcastWebsite: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's episode, we talk about the critique of the new generations, burnout season, and how unprofessional social media can be. ----SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In week's episode, we chat about perspective as an iceberg, music education systems, and the idea of "good" music.-- SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In week's episode, we chat about the importance of protecting your peace, how sometimes a 'no' is a blessing, and the fact that we only have control over ourselves. -- SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In week's episode, we give our perspectives and experiences with attending conferences, participating in fellowship programs, and effective mentorships and what to look out for.-- SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's episode we talk the dangers and misconceptions of respectability politics, utilizing your energy efficiently, and ageism.-- SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In our first episode of 2024, Dr. Stephen C. Price, inaugural, Paul B. Fritts Faculty Fellow and Artist-in-Residence in organ performance at the University of Washington, joins us for an exhilarating and eye-opening conversation on the world of organ performance, his time as a Fulbright fellow, and the specific challenges that the pandemic had on organists around the world.More on Dr. Price at https://music.washington.edu/people/stephen-price#:~:text=Stephen%20C.,Dr-- SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this episode, we share a recording of our panel discussion from the 77th Annual Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic with panelists Dr. Catherine Bushman, Dr. Kelvin Jones, Dr. Jack Eaddy, and Professor Ashley Crawford, AKA “Flute Bae.”--SOCIALS:Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcastTwitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI...Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's episode, University of Texax-Austin Doctorate of Musical Arts, Wind Performance candidate Mike Lebrias also known as @broitsmiike join us for a conversation on balance as a grad student, knowing who you are outside of music, and finding cultural identity.

In this week's episode, Acting Principal Flute with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra Shantanique Moore reflects on her journey as an orchestral flutist, her work and experience with SPHINX and how that has helped her career, and the truth behind diversity fellowships

In this week's episode, Dr. Luke Spence, Visiting Professor of Trumpet at the SUNY Potsdam School of Music Crane School of Music and founding Board member of the International Pride Orchestra joins us for a conversation on Trumpet culture, gender roles in music, and vulnerability and comfort within music making. More on Luke at lukespencetrumpet.com-- SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website: relativepitchpodcast.com

In this week's episode, Kedrick Armstrong joins us for a conversation on how performance anxiety put him on the podium, his start in the church, and how he programs authentic and diverse programs. More on Kedrick at https://www.kedrickarmstrong.com/-- SOCIALS: Facebook: www.facebook.com/relativepitchpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/relativepitchpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/relativepitch_ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sIViEI... Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website: relativepitchpodcast.com