Does classical music lack diversity? In this episode, we begin to scratch the surface on the topic of diversity in classical music: how do the biases of the institution that shaped us as musicians continue to influence our perceptions today, and what do we do to course-correct? We also hear excerpts from Florence Price’s tuneful 5 Folk Songs in Counterpoint.

We continue our conversation on mindfulness. How does mindfulness affect us as teachers, and what do we do to help our students on their own path of learning to learn? Part two of this discussion hits on auditions, soybeans, tennis, and more. Daron and Zach will also play solo excerpts, and one of them is an original composition!

Can you practice practicing? Join us as we explore the idea of mindfulness, and how paying attention to how we pay attention has influenced our lives as instrumentalists and teachers. We’ll also hear short solo excerpts from Sean and Alexa.

How does music help us cope? In our pilot episode, we discuss how creativity can be used as a tool for dealing with crisis, and how composers throughout history have used their music as a way to share both their suffering and their hope with the people around them. We also talk about how Covid-19 has affected our lives as professional musicians.