The Cello Sherpa Podcast

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist and social media sensation Ken James Kubota.  They talk about his musical influences growing up, his time at Juilliard and the genesis of his incredible success on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

For more information on Ken, visit: https://www.kenjameskubota.com/
You can also find Ken on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok: @kenjameskubota
To watch Ken's videos with JHMJams on YouTube: @JHMJams

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If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews High Performance Consultant Steve Tashjian.  They take a deep dive in to the similarities between high performing athletes and musicians, and how he sees creative minds in both fields. Steve shares advice on how to perform at your best by managing performance anxiety, and maintaining proper focus. He talks about how this applies to musicians, athletes, and organizations. If you feel as though you could perform better under pressure, then don't skip this episode!

For more information on Steve, and his companies visit: www.elevationprox.com and
www.bombshelterbeats.com

You can reach Steve by email: Stashjian@elevationprox.com
Steve@bombshelterbeats.com

You can find Steve on LinkedIn and Instagram: @stashjian & @bombshelterbeats

For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com
If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews High Performance Consultant Steve Tashjian.  They take a deep dive in to the similarities between high performing athletes and musicians, and how he sees creative minds in both fields. Steve shares advice on how to perform at your best by managing performance anxiety, and maintaining proper focus. He talks about how this applies to musicians, athletes, and organizations. If you feel as though you could perform better under pressure, then don't skip this episode!

For more information on Steve, and his companies visit: www.elevationprox.com and
www.bombshelterbeats.com

You can reach Steve by email: Stashjian@elevationprox.com
Steve@bombshelterbeats.com

You can find Steve on LinkedIn and Instagram: @stashjian & @bombshelterbeats

For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com
If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Sam Viguerie, who has been a member of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for two seasons. They talk about Sam's journey through high school and college on his way to this orchestra. Sam shares stories about his experience working behind the scenes at auditions, and gives insight as to what it's like going from one side of the screen to the other.

For more information on Sam, visit: https://www.indianapolissymphony.org/profile/sam-viguerie/
You can also find Sam on Facebook and Instagram: @sam_vigz

For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com
If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Irish Singer, Harpist and Violinist, Tara McNeill. Tara has been the violinist for the Celtic Woman for 8 years. They talk about her journey to this world famous group, what it's like to be on the road with them, how she manages to dance and play the violin, and much more!

For more information on Tara, visit: www.taramcneill.com 
Order her new CD recorded with her husband, pianist Alexander Bernstein  "Across the Atlantic" on Tara's website.  
The CD is also available on all the music streaming platforms. 

Tara is currently on the road for Celtic Woman's 20th Anniversary Tour
Tour dates available  at: www.celticwoman.com 
Order the new 20th Anniversary album on the website.

You can also find Tara on Facebook and Instagram:@taramcneillmusic

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If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist  Justin Goldsmith. Justin is a member of the Euclid String Quartet who are celebrating their 25th anniversary season. They talk about how his love of chamber music has shaped his career, and he shares what it's like to choose a career path surrounded by performing and teaching as part of a small ensemble. 

For more information on Justin, visit:
https://music.nd.edu/people/justin-goldsmith/
You can also find Justin on Facebook.

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If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Steven Doane, Professor of Cello at the Eastman School of Music. They talk about his experience as Principal Cellist of both the Milwaukee Symphony, and the Rochester Philharmonic, through his  appointment to the Eastman School of Music. Steven shares his teaching philosophy, offers music school audition advice, and much more. 

For more information on Steven, visit: https://www.esm.rochester.edu/directory/doane-steven/

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Desmond Hoebig, Professor of Cello at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. They talk about his experience performing with 5 major orchestras, including Principal Cello of the orchestras of Cleveland, Houston and Cincinnati, and making the transition to full-time teaching. Desmond also offers advice on how to perform at your best for college and orchestral auditions.

For more information on Desmond, visit: https://music.rice.edu/faculty/desmond-hoebig

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Desmond Hoebig, Professor of Cello at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. They talk about his experience performing with 5 major orchestras, including Principal Cello of the orchestras of Cleveland, Houston and Cincinnati, and making the transition to full-time teaching. Desmond also offers advice on how to perform at your best for college and orchestral auditions.

For more information on Desmond, visit: https://music.rice.edu/faculty/desmond-hoebig

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Mark Kosower, principal cellist of the Cleveland Orchestra. Mark compares his career approach to "fishing with many poles" and following what ever you catch. They talk about the journey to his position in Cleveland, building an  extremely versatile career, and he shares his teaching philosophy. 

For more information on Mark, visit: https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/discover/meet-the-musicians/cellos/kosower-mark/
You can also find Mark on Facebook and Instagram: @markkosower

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violinist Jennifer Roig-Francoli,  Author, Violinist, and Alexander Technique Coach for Musicians. They talk about her journey through childhood where she was focused completely on the violin, to her life changing discovery of the Alexander Technique.

Jennifer's book "Make Great Music with Ease" officially releases on January 7th. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=make+great+music+with+ease&crid=3W2BDWHMC48G8&sprefix=make+great%2Caps%2C105&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_10

For more information on Jennifer, visit: https://artoffreedom.me/
You can also find Jennifer on Facebook and Instagram: @Jennifer.roigfrancoli

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violinist Robyn Bollinger, who is the Concertmaster of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. They talk about growing up in the Philadelphia area being surrounded by two musician parents, and their many musician friends. She shares what it was like to make her debut with the Philadelphia orchestra at the age of 12, her incredible ground breaking multi media musical projects she created and took on the road, and how she accomplished winning a Concertmaster job without previously holding a full time orchestra position.

For more information on Robyn, visit: https://www.robynbollingerviolin.com/
You can also find Robyn on Facebook and Instagram: @robynkbviolin

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Ray Kim, who is one of the newest members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra cello section. They talk about Ray's path from a childhood in South Korea through Atlanta for High School. When a global pandemic affected his ability to stay in the U.S., Ray returned to South Korea for mandatory military service, taught himself to play the trombone and still managed to find his way back to the Atlanta Symphony to land a job in the cello section.

For more information on Ray, visit: https://www.aso.org/artists/detail/ray-kim
You can also find Ray on Facebook and Instagram: @hyugraykim

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Ofra Harnoy. They talk about how she built an International career, she shares stories about studying with William Pleeth, Mstislav Rostropovich, and Jacqueline du Pré, and she shares details on her new recording of the Elgar and Lalo Cello concertos.

For more information on Ofra, visit:
www.ofraharnoy.ca
You can also find Ofra on Instagram: @ofraharnoy
YouTube: @OfraHarnoyVideos

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Oboist Master Gunnery Sergeant Leslye Barrett and Clarinetist Master Gunnery Sergeant Michelle Urzynicok. They share all the details about their extremely unique careers as members of "The Presidents Own" United States Marine Band.

For more information on Michelle: https://www.marineband.marines.mil/About/Members/Article/2605225/master-gunnery-sgt-michelle-urzynicok/
You can also find Michelle on Facebook and Instagram @michurzy

For more information on Leslye: https://www.marineband.marines.mil/About/Members/Article/2603767/master-gunnery-sgt-leslye-barrett/
You can also find Leslye on Facebook and Instagram @leslyebarrett

For more information and to support the program Voices of Valor that works with Veterans:
https://www.voicesofvalor.org/

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Julio Fernandez, who has been the guitarist for the group Spyro Gyra for nearly 40 years. They talk about his journey from Cuba to Hoboken, NJ as a young child, to finding his way through his high school music program on the Tuba and then landing his gig with Spyro Gyra.

For more information and to support Voices of Valor:
https://www.voicesofvalor.org/

For more information on Julio: https://spyrogyra.com/band-bios/
You can also find Julio on Facebook or Instagram: @JulioFernandezMusic

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Myron Lutzke, Principal Cellist of New York's Orchestra of St. Lukes and NYC based freelancer. They talk about the skills necessary to build a freelance career and Myron shares his experience attending Juilliard, while holding down a professional orchestra job, and working with two of the most influential teachers of our time, Leonard Rose and Harvey Shapiro.

For more information on Myron Lutzke: https://oslmusic.org/bios/myron-lutzke/
https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/people/myron-lutzke

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Austin Huntington, Principal Cellist of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. They talk about how he found himself being appointed principal cello at only 20 years old! Austin also shares what motivated him early on, and talks about how during the pandemic he returned to school to study at Indiana University with Eric Kim, where he completed a Masters Degree in cello performance, coupled with a minor in social work.

For more information on Austin Huntington: https://www.austinhuntington.com/
You can find Austin on Facebook and Instagram @austincello

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Crispin Campbell. They talk about his decades of experience teaching students at the Interlochen Arts Academy, the importance of learning to improvise, his advice for success and much more. 

You can find Crispin Campbell on Facebook and Instagram
For more information on Clazz International Music Festival in Italy:
https://www.clazzmusicfestival.com/

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cantor Tracey Scher.  She was appointed to The Temple, based in Atlanta, GA in July of 2022. They talk about her journey from an Opera Singer to becoming a Cantor. She shares why it was personally important to her, the process required to complete the training, and the difference between life as an opera singer vs her current role working with The Temple and congregation as a cantor.

You can find Tracey on Facebook and here:
https://www.the-temple.org/cantortraceyscher

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Robin Zeh, NYC based freelance violinist. They talk about her life as a highly sought after freelancer in the Greater New York area, and the skills it takes to be successful. She also shares the ins and outs of working in a Broadway pit orchestra. 

You can find Robin on Facebook and on 
Instagram. @robinzeh5

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, talks about his recent experience with a wedding gig scam. He offers 5 tips to avoid falling victim to these sophisticated scammers.

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir, Assistant Professor of Cello at the University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music. They talk about her new position in Cincinnati, the benefits of daily improvising, her new album MARROW: The 6 Suites for Solo Cello by J.S. Bach, and much more.

To purchase Saeunn's latest recording: https://www.sonoluminus.com/store/marrow
For more information, visit Saeunn's website www.saeunn.com
Check out Saeunn's online course "The Cello Sound Alchemy" at www.saeunn.com/sound
On Facebook and Instagram @SaeunnCello or join the Facebook group "The Cello Journey"

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cincinnati Symphony Cellist Nicholas Mariscal. They talk about his experience growing up first as a visual artist, then transitioning to a pianist, composer and cellist. Nick also shares his audition strategy, that contributed to his recent winning streak of orchestra auditions. 

To check out Nick's recordings on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Zw4CLYSGiaIAak7f0pOuB?si=A13VwdiORaahF_Err7wGAw

You can find Nick on Facebook and Instagram @Mariscal_cello

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Dariusz Skoraczewski, principal cellist of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. They talk about his experience growing up behind the Iron Curtain in Warsaw Poland, his participation in international competitions, and his orchestral audition journey to his principal position in the Baltimore Symphony where he has remained since 2011.   

For more information on Dariusz Skoraczewski: www.dskora.com

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, brings on guest Host Amy McDougal to interview cellists Dariusz Skoraczewski, Peter Garrett, and Joel Dallow. Cameron Robertson, who is a Luthier,  and also makes bows and rosin, joins the panel as the resident rosin expert. There was so much to talk about in this episode that it took up two episodes!

For more information on
Dariusz Skoraczewski, http://www.dskora.com/
Peter Garrett, https://petergarrettcello.com/
Cameron Robertson, https://cameronsviolinworkshop.com/  Instagram: @camluthier
Amy McDougal, https://www.CLEAResources.com/

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, brings on guest Host Amy McDougal to interview cellists Dariusz Skoraczewski, Peter Garrett, and Joel Dallow. Cameron Robertson, who is a Luthier,  and also makes bows and rosin, joins the panel as the resident rosin expert. There was so much to talk about in this episode that it took up two episodes!

For more information on
Dariusz Skoraczewski, http://www.dskora.com/
Peter Garrett, https://petergarrettcello.com/
Cameron Robertson, https://cameronsviolinworkshop.com/  Instagram: @camluthier
Amy McDougal, https://www.CLEAResources.com/

Check out our newest Sponsor:
Tamarack Arts Online String Intensive
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If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Bion Tsang, who is Professor of Cello at the University of Texas at Austin, Butler School of Music. They talk about what it was like to make his debut with the New York Philharmonic at the age of 11, and how at the age of 19, he won the bronze medal in the 8th international Tchaikovsky Competition, which at the time made him the youngest prizewinner on the cello. Bion shares how this early success influenced his career and teaching style and much more! 

For more information on Bion, visit:
www.biontsang.com
To purchase Bion's latest recording: https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0C277RM5W?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&refMarker=dm_wcp_af_r&ref=dm_sh_Kp6YHQMPxWasKW01drpXvVCMp&musicTerritory=US
You can also find Bion on YouTube: @BionTsangMusic

Check out our newest Sponsor:
Tamarack Arts Online String Intensive
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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Wendy Warner who is the Assistant Professor of Cello at Columbus State University’s Schwob School of Music. They talk about what it was like to make her solo debut with the Chicago Symphony at the age of 14, her experience studying with Rostropovich, and her amazing set of performances at the Fourth International Rostropovich Cello Competition earning her the top prize. She was only 18 years old at the time. 

For more information on Wendy, visit:
https://www.columbusstate.edu/profiles/warner-wendy
or visit her website: http://www.wendywarnercello.com/
You can also find Wendy on Facebook  

If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Zlatomir Fung, winner of the 2019 International Tchaikovsky Competition. They talk about his experience preparing for the biggest stage to his successful achievement as not only the youngest winner of the cello division, at the age of 20, but also the first American to win the gold medal in over 4 decades!

For more information on Zlatomir, visit:
www.zlatomirfung.com
You can also find Zlatomir on Facebook  
Instagram: @zfungcello
YouTube: @zlatomirfung6876

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist John Haines-Eitzen, Cornell University Senior Lecturer and Artist-in-Residence. They talk about his journey from  rural Pennsylvania to the Philadelphia Orchestra, and then onto his current position at Cornell University. John also takes a deep dive in to his experimentation with cutting edge cello technology. 

For more information on John, visit:
www.saddleridermusic.com
You can also find John on Facebook and 
Instagram: @saddle_rider_music

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist John Haines-Eitzen, Cornell University Senior Lecturer and Artist-in-Residence. They talk about his journey from  rural Pennsylvania to the Philadelphia Orchestra, and then onto his current position at Cornell University. John also takes a deep dive in to his experimentation with cutting edge cello technology. 

For more information on John, visit:
www.saddleridermusic.com
You can also find John on Facebook and 
Instagram: @saddle_rider_music

If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist Ofra Harnoy, and Trumpeter Mike Herriott. They talk about their vast experience performing all over the world and offer advice on how the landscape has shifted when it comes to engaging a manager, and handling recording projects.  They also share the incredible details behind their latest recording projects. 

For more information on Ofra, visit:
www.ofraharnoy.ca 
For more information on Mike, visit:
www.mikeherriott.com
To check out their videos:
YouTube: @OfraHarnoyVideos

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brannon Cho, cellist, who is the first prize winner of the prestigious 6th International Paolo Competition and is also a top prize winner of the Queen Elisabeth, Naumburg, and Cassadó International Cello Competitions. Brannon shares his journey to leading a life as both a highly sought after soloist, and chamber musician. He also shares his advice on how to handle performance anxiety and uncomfortably sweaty situations.

For more information on Brannon, visit:
www.brannoncho.com 
Instagram: @bran.non
YouTube: @BrannonCho
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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Carter Brey, Principal Cellist of the New York Philharmonic. Carter shares his experience leading a life as both a highly sought after soloist, and as a principal cellist. He also shares his philosophy on leadership, and gives insight as to what kinds of qualities help musicians achieve a successful audition for the New York Philharmonic.

For more information on Carter, visit:
https://nyphil.org/about-us/artists/carter-brey#artist-bio

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Anthony Arnone, Associate Professor of Cello at the University of Iowa School of Music. They talk about his book “The Art of Listening” where he interviews 13 of the top cello teachers of our time, sharing valuable insights about performing, teaching, music, and life.

For more information on Anthony, visit: 
https://music.uiowa.edu/people/anthony-arnone

To order Anthony's book "The Art of Listening" visit:
https://www.amazon.com/Art-Listening-Conversations-Cellists/dp/1433162938/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=anthony+arnone&qid=1604066846&sr=8-1

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Welcome to episode #50!
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Mary Beth Bryant,  Atlanta based cellist, teacher and clinician. Mary Beth speaks about her experience teaching students age 4-18 and how she applies her extensive Suzuki training to her teaching style. 

For more information about Mary Beth:
visit www.cellolessonswithmarybeth.com
Instagram - @cellolessonswithmarybeth
Youtube - @lessonswithmb

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Janet Horvath,
former Associate Principal Cellist of the Minnesota Orchestra and Author of "Playing Less Hurt." We talk about her struggle with overcoming her own hearing injury, and we introduce her newest book, slated for release on February 28, "The Cello Still Sings"

For more information on Janet Horvath - https://www.janethorvath.com/

The Cello Still Sings-https://mybook.to/CelloJH
A Generational Story of the Holocaust and of the Transformative Power of Musicpreorders Jan 1.2023 , pub date February 28, 2023

To purchase a copy of Janet's book "Playing Less Hurt" click here: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Less-Hurt-Prevention-Musicians/dp/1423488466

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Janet Horvath,
former Associate Principal Cellist of the Minnesota Orchestra and Author of "Playing Less Hurt." We talk about her struggle with overcoming her own hearing injury, and we introduce her newest book, slated for release on February 28, "The Cello Still Sings"

For more information on Janet Horvath - https://www.janethorvath.com/

The Cello Still Sings-https://mybook.to/CelloJH
A Generational Story of the Holocaust and of the Transformative Power of Musicpreorders Jan 1.2023 , pub date February 28, 2023

To purchase a copy of Janet's book "Playing Less Hurt" click here: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Less-Hurt-Prevention-Musicians/dp/1423488466

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In case you missed this episode last season, this is a rebroadcast!

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Yo-Yo Ma. Yo-Yo offers advice to young musicians, shares his views on the role of music in our world today, and much more!

For more information on Yo-Yo Ma, check out his website www.yo-yoma.com 

If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Wick Simmons, a freelance cellist living in the NYC area. Wick speaks about his experience touring for nearly a year with the Tony award winning show "The Bands Visit" and gives us an insight as to what life has been like putting together a freelance career in a post pandemic era. 

For more information about Wick, visit www.WickSimmonsCellist.com
Or on Instagram @WickSimmons

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Kevin Case, Founder and Principal of Case Arts Law who represents musicians and artists in labor and employment matters.  Kevin gives us an update on the state of orchestra contracts, and shares his experience as a professional musician compared to the life of an attorney representing over two dozen orchestras in collective bargaining. 

For more information about  Kevin visit www.CaseArtsLaw.com  

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Joel Dallow, Producer and Host of The Cello Sherpa Podcast, gives a short status update.

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Janet Horvath, Cellist and Author of "Playing Less Hurt." We talk about her career as  Associate Principal cellist of the Minnesota Orchestra from 1980-2012, and what led her down the path to becoming an award-winning advocate for injury prevention. She also offers her 5 step advice on how to stay injury free. 

To purchase a copy of Janet's book "Playing Less Hurt" click here: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Less-Hurt-Prevention-Musicians/dp/1423488466

If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Jonathan Colbert, Double Bass Professor for the University of Memphis Scheidt School of Music. We talk about his journey as a black man growing up in the "not so diverse" world of classical music. He shares the challenges he has faced, we discuss the current situation in orchestras, and he offers potential solutions for increasing diversity in the modern orchestra. 

For more information on Jonathan: https://www.memphis.edu/music/bios/colbert_j.php

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Jonathan Colbert, Double Bass Professor for the University of Memphis Scheidt School of Music. We talk about his journey as a black man growing up in the "not so diverse" world of classical music. He shares the challenges he has faced, we discuss the current situation in orchestras, and he offers potential solutions for increasing diversity in the modern orchestra. 

For more information on Jonathan: https://www.memphis.edu/music/bios/colbert_j.php

If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Hans Jørgen Jensen, cello professor at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music. We talk about his journey to becoming one of the most respected teachers of our generation, his teaching style, his method books, and we take a deep dive into intonation. 

For more information on Hans' method books, check out www.practicemind.com or www.cellomind.com 

If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Matt Haimovitz, Associate Professor of Cello at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music in Montreal. We talk about what it was like to make his debut at the age of 13 as soloist with Zubin Mehta and the Israel Philharmonic, and his incredible journey to where he is today. 

For more information on Matt, his recordings, and record label, check out https://oxingalerecords.com/catalogue/ 

If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Tony Mazzocchi, trombonist, Director of Montclair State University’s John J. Cali School of Music, and Co-Director, along with his wife Deborah Buck, of the Kinhaven Music School located in Vermont. We talk about his transition from a career primarily based around trombone performance to a full-time arts administrator.  We also discuss the unique environment being fostered at Kinhaven, and what his role encompasses as Director of both the Kinhaven Music School, and Montclair State University. 

For more information on Tony and the programs he is associated with, check out www.kinhaven.org and www.montclair.edu/music

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Christine Smith, host of the Musicians vs the World Podcast. She also serves as the Director of Sound and Music, and Composer-in-Residence for RPR Studios, and is a founding partner of the content development company, Frosted Lens Entertainment. We talk about her struggle with a potential career ending injury, and how it changed her focus and work as a professional musician.

For more information on Christine Smith https://www.smithsoundmusic.com/biography.html 

To check out Christine's podcast (If you like this one, you will like hers!)
https://frostedlens.com/musicians-vs-the-world

For more information on Insurance for teachers
https://www.mtna.org

Health care access for professional musicians
https://www.musichealthalliance.com

American Federation of Musicians
https://www.afm.org

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Alan Stepansky, Professor of Cello/Chair of Strings at the Peabody Conservatory, and Professor of cello for the orchestral training program at the Manhattan School of Music. He talks about his journey as a substitute in the Boston Symphony, to the Associate Principal Cello of the New York Philharmonic up to his current teaching positions. He shares details about his teaching style, philosophy, and advice for how to be successful in a multi-faceted music career. 

For more information on Alan Stepansky, check out his website: www.alanstepansky.com 

If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brant Taylor, who has been a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra cello section since 1998. He is also a member of the faculty at DePaul University's School of Music. They talk about his journey through chamber music followed by his incredible early success in multiple orchestra auditions and Brant also shares details about his teaching style and philosophy.

You can connect with Brant on Facebook and Instagram @batmanvcl 

For more information on Brant click here: https://cso.org/about/performers/cso-musicians/strings/cello/brant-taylor/

To read his articles on CelloBello click here: http://www.cellobello.com/cello-blog/author/brant-taylor/

Here is an article with Brant's audition tips for the Strad magazine: https://www.thestrad.com/10-tips-for-a-successful-orchestral-audition/14.article

Another Interview with Brant: http://coregami.com/blogs/news/meditation-new-zealand-and-how-to-late-bloom-your-way-to-the-top

Instructional videos with Brant: http://musaic.nws.edu/search?utf8=✓&query=brant+taylor

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Yo-Yo Ma. Yo-Yo offers advice to young musicians, shares his views on the role of music in our world today, and much more!

For more information on Yo-Yo Ma, check out his website www.yo-yoma.com 

If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Robert DeMaine, principal cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. They talk about growing up into a musical family in Oklahoma City, his journey to the LA Phil, and he shares tales about his most memorable concert experiences over many decades of performances.
 
For more information on Robert DeMaine, check out his website www.robertdemaine.com 
Bob's Beethoven recording will be released on July 8 through Leaf Music.

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Carly Troyer and Aspen Jacobsen, high school Seniors at the Interlochen Arts Academy.  They share what daily life is like at Interlochen, how studying there has influenced their college and career decisions, and give insight in to their individual song writing processes.
 
For more information on Aspen Jacobsen:
https://aspenjacobsen.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AspenJacobsenMusic/
https://www.youtube.com/aspenjacobsen
https://www.instagram.com/aspenjacobsenmusic/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2CEccajlQz83jV6lfiXW1X?si=FYrDoTE4SBOt0VD3ITLd8A&nd=1
Amazon Music
Apple Music

You can find Carly Troyer: on YouTube, Spotify,  Apple Music and Instagram @carly.bee.records

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Noa Kageyama, who is a Performance Psychologist on faculty at The Juilliard School and the New World Symphony. They talk about his journey from a violinist to becoming one of the leading experts in the field of performance psychology. Noa also shares about the work he does with musicians and educators to help manage performance anxiety through extensive training and exercises focused on how to help you perform at your best under pressure.
 
For more information on Noa Kageyama and the groundbreaking work that he does, visit https://bulletproofmusician.com

Here is a link to The Bulletproof Musician Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bulletproof-musician/id1402378177

Here is the link to the blog Noa spoke about on the podcast: https://bulletproofmusician.com/how-to-make-performance-anxiety-an-asset-instead-of-a-liability/

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Khari Joyner, Assistant Professor of Cello at Baldwin Wallace University. They talk about his journey through the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Talent Development Program to his 3 degrees at the Juilliard School, and his experience landing a Faculty position at Baldwin Wallace University. 

For more information on Khari Joyner, visit www.kharijoyner.com 

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Baltimore Symphony Orchestra violinist, Ellen Pendleton Troyer. They talk about her journey to the BSO, her experience working  with Leonard Bernstein while attending Juilliard, and her versatility on the violin.

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Jennifer Kloetzel, Professor of Cello, Head of Performance and Head of Strings at the University of California Santa Barbara, and Bob Koenig, Professor and Head of Collaborative Piano, Chair of the Music Department and Head of Performance at the University of California Santa Barbara. They talk about releasing their new album, Beethoven: The Conquering Hero – Complete work works for cello and piano, and give a step by step guide as to what you should consider when undertaking a project like this. 

For more information on Jennifer Kloetzel, or to purchase their new album, visit https://jkcello.com or to contact her https://music.ucsb.edu/people/faculty/jennifer-kloetzel
You can also follow her on instagram @jkcellodiva

For more information on Bob Koenig visit https://music.ucsb.edu/people/faculty/robert-koenig. Follow Bob on Twitter @CollaborativeRK or instagram @collaborativepianoguy

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Chris French, Associate Principal Cellist of the Houston Symphony. They talk about developing a proper exercise routine to stay healthy and injury free. 

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Blaise Dejardin, principal cellist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. They speak about his journey from attending the New England Conservatory  to immediately winning a position in the cello section at the age of 23 years old, landing the principal position 10 years later, and the recent release of his new book "Audition Day" - Your Guide for a Successful Orchestral Cello Audition.  

For more information on Blaise Dejardin check out his website www.BlaiseDejardin.com
For his cello arrangements:
www.opuscello.com
Copies of his book are also available here:
https://www.blaisedejardin.com/shop/audition-day-book
or Carriage House Violins https://www.carriagehouseviolins.com/cgi-bin/music/scripts/violin-viola-cello-music.cgi?itemno=BKDEJAAUDITIONOC
or in person at Salchow and Sons Bowmakers

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Dr. Dan Benardot, Professor of Nutrition at Emory University and creator of a new course entitled "Nutrition for the Performing Arts." They speak about the best way to fuel your body for maximum performance, and how to maintain optimum energy balance throughout the day.  Dr. Benardot was previously Professor of Nutrition, and Professor of Kinesiology and Health at Georgia State University (GSU). He has also served as nutritionist for many US Olympic teams, including the 1996 Gold Medal winning USA Gymnastics team, and served as nutritionist for the Atlanta Falcons for several years leading up to their 2017 NFC Championship. 

You can Follow Dr. Dan Benardot on LinkedIn or Twitter @DrDanBenardot

If you are interested in picking up one of Dr. Benardot's books "Advanced Sports Nutrition" Its available here: https://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Sports-Nutrition-Dan-Benardot/dp/1492593095/ref=sr_1_1?crid=10A37CVBUBP4J&keywords=advanced+sports+nutrition+3rd+edition&qid=1643244493&sprefix=advanced+sports%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-1

If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brinton Smith, principal cellist of the Houston Symphony,  faculty member of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University and the Aspen Music Festival. They talk about the rigorous process of taking auditions, what works, and what doesn't, and Brinton offers creative solutions to help improve upon the current system.

For more information on Brinton Smith, check out his website www.brintonaverilsmith.com

If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brinton Smith, principal cellist of the Houston Symphony,  faculty member of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University and the Aspen Music Festival. They talk about the rigorous process of taking auditions, what works, and what doesn't, and Brinton offers creative solutions to help improve upon the current system.

For more information on Brinton Smith, check out his website www.brintonaverilsmith.com

If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Stephanie Voss, the owner of Voss Violins located in Atlanta, GA. They talk about the rigorous process it took just for her to get admitted to school in Germany, her extensive training before coming to the US, and she shares her tips for maintaining your string instrument as the seasons change. 

For more information on Stephanie Voss, visit www.vossviolins.com
For string instrument rentals visit www.violinrentaldirect.com

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's cello section, Rainer Eudeikis, Brad Ritchie,  and Tommy Carpenter. In this two part series, they discuss sitting on the audition panel and listening to 99 cellists audition from behind the screen. They share advice on what they were listening for, and give tips on how to play a winning audition.

If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's cello section, Rainer Eudeikis, Brad Ritchie,  and Tommy Carpenter. In this two part series, they discuss sitting on the audition panel and listening to 99 cellists audition from behind the screen. They share advice on what they were listening for, and give tips on how to play a winning audition.

If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Kevin Case, Founder and Principal of Case Arts Law who represents musicians and artists in labor and employment matters.  Kevin shares the details of his journey from professional violinist to one of the most sought after attorneys in our industry, representing dozens of orchestras across the country.  We also chat about the basics of collective bargaining and the value of unions in the orchestra business. 

For more information about  Kevin visit www.CaseArtsLaw.com  

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Amy McDougal, attorney and the President and Founder of Clearesources. We talk about her journey from flutist to attorney
and she highlights legal essentials around the business of the music profession.  

For more information about  her company visit www.CLEAResources.com  
You can follow Amy McDougal on twitter @Ethivenger

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Avi Friedlander, Cellist and Director of the Barston Suzuki Center at the Music Institute of Chicago.   He shares his experience in becoming certified to teach Suzuki, starting his own school, and transitioning to his current position.  Avi also talks about composing his own arrangements of popular rock tunes which can be found on his YouTube channel.

For more information about  Avi Friedlander, visit www.avicello.com
For more information about the Barston Suzuki Center, visit https://www.musicinst.org/suzuki

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews George Marriner Maull,  Artistic Director of The Discovery Orchestra. Maestro Maull shares his experience in the process of building an orchestra whose mission it is to teach listening skills that help people really connect with classical music along with his advice for younger musicians.

For more information on The Discovery Orchestra and their many programs/videos available to watch, visit www.discoveryorchestra.org

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Julia Bruskin, cellist in the MET Opera Orchestra, founding member of the Claremont trio, and Co-Artistic Director of the Skaneateles Festival. She shares her experience of incredibly early professional success with the Claremont trio, and her journey to landing a position in the MET cello section, along with advice for young musicians on preparing for a versatile career. 

For more information on the Claremont trio, visit www.claremonttrio.com

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Amy Pollard, Professor of Bassoon at the University of Georgia Hugh Hodgson School of Music. She shares details about the bassoon and the art of reed making, along with strategies for coping with and conquering performance anxiety.

If you are interested in checking out the latest Classical Classroom Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/classical-classroom/id652457835?i=1000530315823

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir, Associate Professor of Cello and Chamber Music at the University of Washington in Seattle. She shares the story of her journey to this faculty position, her teaching philosophy and her secrets to staying motivated. 

For more information, visit Saeunn's website www.saeunn.com
Check out Saeunn's online course "The Cello Sound Alchemy" at www.saeunn.com/sound
On Facebook and Instagram @SaeunnCello or join the Facebook group "The Cello Journey"

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Eric Kim, Professor of Cello at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He offers advice on how to prepare for orchestra auditions and shares his wealth of experience as principal cellist of the Cincinnati Symphony, the San Diego Symphony, and the Denver Symphony. 

If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Joseph Young, Peabody Conservatory's Artistic Director of Ensembles. He shares his experience from band to the baton, and offers advice for incoming students on preparing for a myriad of ensembles offered through this exceptional program. 

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Christina Smith about her experience being appointed as Principal Flutist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at only 20 years old! She shares her journey, and offers fantastic advice on how to continuously aim to be at your best in such a high profile position.

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Evans Mirageas for a behind the scenes look at how the sausage is made.

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Noah Bendix-Balgley about his journey from participating in major international competitions, to First Concertmaster of one of the top orchestras in the world: the Berlin Philharmonic. 

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Michael Kurth, about what life is like living as a highly sought after composer and bassist in the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. This episode even includes some musical samples! 
Check out Dariusz Skoraczewski (Principal Cellist of the Baltimore Symphony) on Youtube who is also featured on Kurth's solo cello piece in this episode.

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Music Director Robert Spano about his journey to one of the premiere posts of American orchestras and shares his advice for aspiring conductors and musicians.

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews St. Louis Symphony  Orchestra cellist, Jennifer Humphreys on her journey to successfully winning positions in the Charlotte Symphony, the Atlanta Symphony, the Dallas Symphony, and the St. Louis Symphony. 

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Principal Cellist, Rainer Eudeikis on his journey to winning a principal position. 

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music's cello professor Felix Wang on life at a University Music Program and what he looks for in a potential music student. 

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews Manhattan School of Music's cello professor David Geber on essential tips for successfully auditioning for undergraduate music programs. 

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews world renowned cellist Steven Isserlis about building an international career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, author and broadcaster.

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