Best Howard Shepherd Podcasts (2025)

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"Embracing Your Passion" - An Interview with Clay McKinney, Cellist & Orchestra Director at Parkway Schools 34:15

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Clay McKinney, Orchestra Director and Cellist at Parkway Schools located in Chesterfield, Missouri. Clay shares how he developed an incredible passion for teaching, particularly as an Orchestra Director of a middle school. He also offers tips for building a following on social media, and talks …

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"Perfection is the Enemy of Creativity" - An Interview with Cellist Alban Gerhardt, International Soloist and Chamber Musician 37:05

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Alban Gerhardt. Alban is enjoying a 35 year career as an International Soloist and Chamber Musician. Having performed with most of the major American and European orchestras, Alban shares stories going back to his roots, growing up as a young child fascinated by classical music in a mus…

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"Changing Lives Through Music" - An Interview with Cellist Robert Howard, Co-Artistic Director of the Kenya International Chamber Music Festival 28:45

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Robert Howard. Robert is a Founder and the Co-Artistic Director, along with Rebecca Merblum, of the Kenya International Chamber Music Festival. He shares his journey growing up as a cellist in metro Atlanta, to his life of teaching and freelancing in the San Francisco bay area. After an…

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"Playing King and Pauper" - An Interview with Cellist Clive Greensmith, Colburn School Conservatory of Music Professor of Cello 34:11

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Clive Greensmith. Clive has been Professor of Cello at the Colburn School Conservatory of Music since 2013. Clive shares about his incredible journey as cellist of the World renowned Tokyo String Quartet for their final 15 years, his position as Principal Cellist of the Royal Philharmon…

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"Teaching Takes Dual Personalities" - An Interview with Cellist Emily Wright, Host of The Lonely Cello Podcast 36:09

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Emily Wright. Emily is the host of The Lonely Cello Podcast. She shares about the many facets of her career, including working as a freelance cellist, an Associate Editor and contributing writer for Strings Magazine, working as a composer, and teaching students of all levels and ages, w…

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"Practicing the Cello and Patience" - An Interview with Cellist Alisa Weilerstein, International Soloist and Chamber Musician 28:36

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Alisa Weilerstein. Alisa is enjoying a career as an international soloist and chamber musician. In this interview, she shares what the experience of being recognized with a MacArthur “genius grant” Fellowship in 2011 was like, and how it impacted her career. She also talks about how she…

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"Conquering Imposter Syndrome" - An Interview with Emilio Colón, Professor of Cello at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University 32:06

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Emilio Colón. Emilio is Professor of Cello at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. After getting off to a rocky start with his teacher Janos Starker, Emilio talks about how he felt that he was dead last amongst his peers on the cello, which in turn motivated him to work as …

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"Diversity Matters" - An Interview with Cellist Sterling Elliot, Winner of the 2019 National Sphinx Competition 37:06

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Sterling Elliot. Sterling is the 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient and the winner of the Senior Division of the 2019 National Sphinx Competition. He shares about his journey growing up as the cellist in the family string quartet, starting at the age of 5, and he speaks about the …

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"The Accidental Violist" - An Interview with Christian Colberg, Principal Violist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra 38:49

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violist, violinist, and composer, Christian Colberg. Christian is currently the Principal Violist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. He shares his amazing story about winning a job in the Baltimore Symphony after only playing the viola for 3 weeks, his journey from there to Cincinnati 17 yea…

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"The Contemporary Cellist" - An Interview with Norman Fischer, Professor of Cello at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice 32:01

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Norman Fischer. Norman is Professor of Cello, and Chair of Chamber Music at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. Norman shares his story of how he first developed his insatiable love of contemporary music. He also talks about his journey forming the Naumburg winning Concord …

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"The Enduring Legacy of Suzuki" - An Interview with Alex Croxton, Head of Cello at the School for Strings 32:16

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Alex Croxton, Alex is currently a faculty member at Mannes Prep, the Special Music School at the Kaufman Center, the Head of Cello at the School for Strings, and he has a full private studio in NYC. Alex shares about the impact the Suzuki method has had on his ability to work successful…

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"Trust the Plan" - An Interview with Andrew Sommer, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Bassist 33:15

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Bassist Andrew Sommer. Andrew is in his second season as a bassist in the Chicago Symphony, after spending 4 years as Principal of the Richmond Symphony. He shares his story about growing up among musician parents, with his mom as his earliest music teacher, his dad paving the way as a bassist …

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"The 21st Century Cellist" - An Interview with Cellist Mike Block, New England Conservatory Cello Faculty 38:10

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist Mike Block. Mike shares about his incredible multi faceted life working not just as a cellist who walks around on stage while playing, but also as a singer, composer, and educator. He also shares how he found success on such a non traditional classical music path, why he was motivated t…

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"Trio Con Brio" - An Interview with Julie Albers, Principal Cellist of The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra 31:45

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist Julie Albers. She has been the principal cellist of The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra since 2014. They talk about her experience growing up in a family where all of her siblings played instruments, how she ended up in an orchestra, forming the Albers Trio with her sisters, her teaching phi…

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"How Do We Win?" - An Interview with Cellist and Conductor, Eric Jacobsen, Music Director of the Virginia Symphony 38:33

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist and Conductor Eric Jacobsen. Eric is a cellist in Yo-Yo Ma’s SilkRoad Ensemble, the Artistic Director and Co-founder of the Knights Chamber Orchestra and also the Music Director of the Virginia Symphony and the Orlando Philharmonic. They talk about his incredible career on the cello and…

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"Cello on the Fringes" - An Interview with Nathan Chan, Asst. Principal Cello of the Seattle Symphony 34:11

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Nathan Chan, Assistant Principal Cello of the Seattle Symphony. They talk about the incredible social media following he has built over the years by creating insightful, interesting and amusing videos around the cello. Nathan also shares his experience working towards the goal of winning a posi…

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"The Ultimate Cello Swap" - An Interview with Blaise Dejardin, Principal Cellist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra 33:46

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Blaise Dejardin, principal cellist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. They talk about what he has been up to over the past 3 years, joining the faculty of his alma mater, the New England Conservatory, his teaching philosophy, filling three openings in the cello section, and much more. For more i…

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"Being Patient" - An Interview with Cellist Paul Watkins, Yale School of Music, Professor of Cello 33:59

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Paul Watkins. Paul is currently the Professor of Cello at the Yale School of Music. He shares his journey going back to landing Principal Cellist of the BBC Symphony Orchestra at the age of 20, his work as a member of the Nash Ensemble, joining the legendary Emerson String quartet, and …

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"Do You Even Play the Bass?" - An Interview with Cellist Richard Aaron, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Professor of Cello 41:13

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Richard Aaron. Richard joined the faculty of the San Francisco Conservatory in the fall of 2024. He shares his incredible journey from landing an orchestra position at the age of 18, to becoming one of the most sought after teachers of our generation! Having been on faculty at the Unive…

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"Preparing For a Summer Music Program" - An Interview with Cellist Julia Lichten, Faculty at the Manhattan School of Music 32:42

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Julia Lichten. She has been on the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music since 1989. Julia shares how she first fell in love with the cello, her teaching philosophy and offers sage advice on how to put your best foot forward when applying to summer music programs. For more informatio…

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"Dreams Really Do Come True" - An Interview with Chris Fischer, Keyboardist for Spyro Gyra 39:15

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Keyboardist Chris Fischer, who recently joined the famed jazz fusion group Spyro Gyra. They talk about the moment he discovered this band and how his life was never the same. He shares his amazing journey, modeling his career after this style of music, to living out a dream he never fully allow…

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"Getting Us All on the Same Page of Music" - An Interview with Joshua Luty, Principal Librarian of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 34:18

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Joshua Luty, who is the Principal Librarian of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. They talk about the path to this unique profession, whats involved in the day to day life of this job, and the ongoing process to preserve the historic copies of this music. For more information on Joshua: https://ww…

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"Lipstick, Eyeshadow and a Violin" - An Interview with Violinist Lauren Roth, Asst. Concertmaster of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 31:55

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violinist Lauren Roth, who recently joined the Atlanta Symphony as the new Asst. Concertmaster. They talk about her past experience as Concertmaster of the Tucson Symphony, and how it relates to her current position. Lauren also offers advice on how to prepare for an orchestral audition. For mo…

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Steven Isserlis Returns to Celebrate Our 100th Episode! 48:33

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Internationally Renowned Cellist Steven Isserlis. After appearing as the Inaugural guest of this podcast in March 2021, Steven returns to celebrate the 100th episode of The Cello Sherpa Podcast and answer questions submitted by audience members. For more information on Steven: http://stevenisse…

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"Teaching a Master Class at 10" - An Interview with James Kim, Asst. Professor of Cello, Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia 32:08

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist James Kim. He is the Asst. Professor of Cello at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia. They talk about his journey on the cello, his teaching philosophy, and his extremely fortunate path to his new teaching position. He replaces David Starkweather who spent 41 y…

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"Tales of Scales, Scales and More Scales" - An Interview with Cello Professors Robert Jesselson and Theodore Buchholz 34:38

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellists Robert Jesselson, Professor Emeritus at the University of South Carolina, and Theodore Buchholz, Associate Professor at The University of Arizona. They share their teaching philosophies, and the details of their new book The Cellist's Guide to Scale and Arpeggios. For more information …

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"Sleeve of Crackers" - An Interview with William Langley, Resident Conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 33:28

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Conductor William Langley. They talk about his path to his current positions as Resident Conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Music Director of the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra, and Staff Conductor of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. William also shares his experience beginning con…

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"Building Dreams" - An Interview with Cellist Kyle Price, Artistic and Executive Director of the Caroga Lake Music Festival 32:25

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Kyle Price. They talk about how Kyle became a founding member of the Kasa Quartet, and a member of the Cavani Quartet, replacing his teacher for this coveted position. Kyle also shares his vision that led to him becoming Artistic and Executive Director of the Caroga Lake Music Festival …

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"The Ultimate Gut Feeling" - An Interview with Jason Calloway, Cellist of the Amernet String Quartet 35:36

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Jason Calloway. Jason is the cellist of the Amernet String Quartet, Ensemble-in-Residence at Florida International University in Miami. They talk about his love of opera, his journey to a career in chamber music, his affinity for gut strings, and much more. For more information on Jason…

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"Trouver Le Succès - From Harvard to the ASO" - An Interview with Elisabeth Remy Johnson, Principal Harpist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra 33:54

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Elisabeth Remy Johnson, who has been the Principal Harpist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra since 1995. They talk about why she picked the harp, and her incredibly successful journey from majoring in Music and French at Harvard University directly to her position at the ASO. Elisabeth also sha…

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"Playing Audition Roulette, What Are Your Chances? - Part 2" - An Interview with Brant Taylor, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Cellist 29:52

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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. Brant shares a behind the scenes look at the most recent cello audition where the committee listened to 197 preliminary auditions. If you are interested in taking auditions, Brant provides a treasure…

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"Playing Audition Roulette, What Are Your Chances? - Part 1" - An Interview with Brant Taylor, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Cellist 28:56

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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. Brant shares a behind the scenes look at the most recent cello audition where the committee listened to 197 preliminary auditions. If you are interested in taking auditions, Brant provides a treasure…

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"Do Something Musical with it" - An Interview with Cellist Sophie Shao, Assistant Professor of Cello at the University of Connecticut 32:03

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Sophie Shao, Assistant Professor of Cello at the University of Connecticut. They talk about her experience attending the Curtis Institute of Music at the age of 13, experience with competing in major competitions, her teaching influences, and much more! For more information on Sophie, v…

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"View From the Summit: Building a World Renowned String Quartet" - An Interview with Cellist Camden Shaw, Founding Member of the Dover Quartet 42:17

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Camden Shaw, founding member of the Dover Quartet. They talk about his journey from a student at the Curtis Institute of Music, to becoming a founding member of the Dover Quartet, which was named one of the greatest string quartets of the last 100 years by BBC Music Magazine! Camden als…

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"From the Top" - An Interview with Pianist and Radio Host, Christopher O'Riley 39:34

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews pianist and radio host Christopher O'Riley. They talk about Chris spending over 20 years as the host of the incredibly popular weekly National Public Radio program "From the Top." For more information on Chris, visit: http://christopheroriley.com You can also find Chris on Facebook and Instagra…

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"Breaking More Records" - An Interview with Cellist Zlatomir Fung, Cello Faculty at The Juilliard School 29:42

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Zlatomir Fung, who joins the cello faculty of The Juilliard School in the fall of 2024. They talk about how this appointment came about, his teaching philosophy, his major influences and much more! For more information on Zlatomir, visit: www.zlatomirfung.com You can also find Zlatomir …

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"Becoming a Wizard of the Web" - An Interview with Cellist and Social Media Sensation Ken James Kubota, Part 2 24:20

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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…

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"Becoming a Wizard of the Web" - An Interview with Cellist and Social Media Sensation Ken James Kubota, Part 1 27:58

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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…

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Special fellowship for Sisters with Bro Paul Hon 1:30:16

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02 - Sisters fellowship on Shepherding 40:00

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"The Performance Mindset" - An Interview with High Performance Consultant, Steve Tashjian, Part 2 26:38

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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 focu…

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"The Performance Mindset" - An Interview with High Performance Consultant, Steve Tashjian, Part 1 25:56

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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 focu…

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"Fire Alarms, Floods and Auditions" - An Interview with Cellist Sam Viguerie, Member of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra 34:36

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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…

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"Gigs, Gigues, and Jigs Oh My" An Interview with "Celtic Woman" Violinist, Tara McNeill 33:55

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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 …

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"Making a Career in a Small Ensemble" - An Interview with Cellist Justin Goldsmith, Member of the Euclid String Quartet 26:01

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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…

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"Musical Threads" - An Interview with Cellist Steven Doane, Professor of Cello at the Eastman School of Music 31:20

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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 musi…

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"Failure is a Key Piece of Success" - An Interview with Cellist Desmond Hoebig, Professor of Cello at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, Part 2 19:18

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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 of…