Giora Schmidt, violin

In this episode, career coach Angela Beeching, discusses the importance of finding your true purpose in music. As we grow our careers we must find a way to define exactly what our goals are, in order to reach them. Hear stories about how her own experiences in music and higher education lead her ...

Jason Haaheim, principal timpani of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, shares his journey from Nanotechnology to the Opera pit. His deep understanding of Deliberate Practice changed the way he prepared for performances and auditions. Hear stories of how this style of practice broke down barriers ...

Craig Mumm, associate principal viola of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, shares his favorite moments from his life in the opera pit. From inspiring singers, to working with Carlos Kleiber, we hear some of the opera's most beautiful moments.

Julie Landsman is a pioneer in the horn community. Her powerful tone, beautiful phrasing, and revolutionary pedagogy are just a few of her many strengths. In this episode we discuss her journey to the MET, the incredible impact her key mentors made, and her unwavering commitment to the music and ...