Crushing Classical is a series of interviews with classical musicians who are forging unique paths with their talent, creating their own artistic fulfillment and financial comfort, and finding ways to thrive. I celebrate these brave people who are taking routes outside of traditional orchestral or academic employment! As always, I invite you to listen for your own sparks and breadcrumbs, and use these interviews to find the possibilities that exist in your own life.
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Jennet Ingle Podcasts

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Devony Smith and Danny Zelibor: In This Short Life
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40:02Recognized for her "sensual" and "strong" voice (New York Times), mezzo-soprano Devony Smith is a versatile performer with a wide-ranging repertoire in opera and concert music. Devony is a sought-after collaborator with composers, having premiered works by Grammy-award winning composer Jennifer Higdon, Jake Landau, Eve Beglarian, and Luna Pearl Woo…
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Being Proud of Your Support
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12:57I had a real AHA moment in my own life recently, and thought I'd tell you about it. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance. I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or …
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Nicole Cash is a highly skilled performer whose training in classical music allows her to captivate audiences and connect people through the power of sound. She served as 3rd Horn with the Dallas Symphony, and Associate Principal Horn of the renowned San Francisco Symphony, until she was diagnosed with focal dystonia, a career-ending repetitive mov…
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Why YOU Need More Visibility
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10:30And why we ALL need more visibility! People have been asking: is the Happiest Musician Visibility Lab for me if I don't HAVE an audience yet? If I don't KNOW HOW? Visibility is SCARY for all of us but it is the best way I know to build your own career. Let's talk about it!By Jennet Ingle
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Molly Gebrian: the Neuroscience of Practicing
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34:54Dr. Molly Gebrian is a professional violist and scholar with a background in cognitive neuroscience. Her area of expertise is applying the research on learning and memory to practicing and performing music. Her book, Learn Faster, Perform Better: A Musician’s Guide to the Neuroscience of Practicing was published in 2024 by Oxford University Press. …
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Does it Have to Take Twenty Years?
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9:25The story of my reed business is a BORING one, in which for a long time nothing happens. And then suddenly it became a 6 figure revenue stream in which I am able to employ other musicians! What made the magic? Was it just waiting for 20 years of momentum to finally work? Nope. it was visibility.
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What are the actual action steps that might move you toward your goals? And how might VISIBILITY play into these actions? In this final workshop session, I have a short journaling prompt and an offer for you!
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Please enjoy this snippet of my workshop, What Got You Here Won't Get You There! Don't neglect to actually DO the little journaling prompt in the middle, ok? Of course, the way to be IN THE ROOM and experience the whole thing is to register at the link below.
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Please enjoy this snippet of my workshop, What Got You Here Won't Get You There! Don't neglect to actually DO the little journaling prompt in the middle, ok? Of course, the way to be IN THE ROOM and experience the whole thing is to register at the link below.By Jennet Ingle
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Happiest Musician Minisode: What IS Visibility?
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13:11I've been talking a lot about Visibility lately, and you might be thinking that it's not for you because you "hate social media" or because you "don't want to be an influencer". What am I actually talking about? Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme musi…
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Happiest Musician Minisode: What Got You Here Won't Get You There
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12:51Join me for my FREE three day workshop, What Got You Here Won't Get You There, and find the breakthrough you need to create the career you want. Register at https://jennetingle.kit.com/what-got-you-here to get your invitation or your replay! What Got You Here Won't Get You There. What do I mean by this cryptic statement? I think it means two things…
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Katherine Needleman: Oboist, Musician, Arranger, Composer, Etc. Queen of Filth
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39:40Katherine Needleman is a musician from Baltimore, Maryland, USA. She was introduced to music in the formerly robust music education programs of the public school system, having played violin, clarinet, oboe, keyboards, and percussion there. She was accepted to the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia at age 16 and dropped out of high school to…
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Happiest Musician Minisode: What My First Job Taught Me
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5:49The summer after high school I worked in a gas station - and the skills I learned have served me ENORMOUSLY well in my professional music career! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance. I help people to lean into their creative careers…
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A story of a time I failed in boldness, failed to give my project the chance it deserved. A cautionary tale for you! And an invitation. Join the waitlist for the Happiest Musician Visibility Lab here! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamV…
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Happiest Musician Minisode: FEAR of Visibility
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7:18I'm talking a lot about Visibility lately - but that's because people are talking to ME about it! This fear, the fear of being seen, is so normal. Here's how it has manifested for me. Are you interested in my Fall program, the Happiest Musician Visibility Lab? Hop on the waitlist and be the first to hear about it! Thanks for joining me on Crushing …
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Happiest Musician Minisode: What's Your Bubble?
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7:02Where are you avoiding stepping out of your own comfort zone? Where are you keeping yourself safe - but also small - inside your bubble? For early information about the Happiest Musician Visibility Lab, email me or DM! Or put your name on the Visibility Lab Waitlist! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review!…
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The Mada & Hugh Piano Duo, composed of Romanian-born pianist Mădălina Dănilă and Korean-American pianist Hugh Sung, captivates audiences worldwide with their innovative 4-hand piano performances. Their award-winning collaboration brings a dynamic range of music, from unique classical pieces to dazzling arrangements of popular tunes. They are proud …
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Investing in Your Career
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12:21You're going to think that this episode is Jennet geeking out about oboes again - but NO, it will definitely be relevant to YOU. How do you think about investing in yourself and in your career? Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance. I…
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Laura Sinclair is an active performer, Suzuki teacher, speaker, and coach. She is passionate about helping musicians build successful and sustainable teaching studios that support their overall artistic goals. Laura has presented talks around the country in conferences, lecture halls, and virtual spaces for higher education institutions like the Ne…
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Demystifying Entrepreneurship
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11:30Recently, at a teaching residency, someone asked me how you LEARN to be an entrepreneur! And often, people say to me, BUT JENNET, I'm just not entrepreneurial in that way! I'm here to attest that it's not that hard! That help is available! And that you have what you need already. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a…
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GatherNYC, a revolutionary concert experience founded in 2018 by cellist Laura Metcalf and guitarist Rupert Boyd, presents concerts every other Sunday at its home venue, Museum of Arts and Design, in New York City's Columbus Circle. Guests at GatherNYC are served exquisite live classical music performed by New York’s immensely talented artists, art…
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Dribbles of Time
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11:20When I talk to people about making changes in their lives, about restructuring their creative careers or studios or about building new income streams, the first answer is "But I don't have time!" Is this true? Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music …
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Today on the podcast, you'll hear my interview with Sharon Ruchman, whose love of the creation of music is absolutely contagious. She came to her current level of productivity and creativity and energy so much later in life than we think we are allowed to do. It is inspiring to hear her story! Follow Sharon at her website, www.sharonruchman.com, or…
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Make Your Summer Impactful!
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12:34Please enjoy this snippet from a workshop I ran recently. It's helpful to think ahead about what you want your summer to do for YOU! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance. I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or…
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Ron Ramin was born and raised in New York City. He earned his undergraduate degree at Princeton University, where he majored in music and studied privately with composer Milton Babbitt. Upon graduation, he moved to Los Angeles where he composed music for 20 Primetime television series and 30 movies/telefilms. Ron is the recipient of a CableACE Awar…
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Wesley Knust: Portfolio Musician and Educator
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29:35Wesley Knust is an accomplished music educator and portfolio musician based in Metro Detroit. Chosen by Marquis as one of their Who's Who in Music Education in 2024, he is the owner of Wesley Knust Music Studio, where he teaches private and group piano lessons. He also serves as the Music Director at First United Methodist Church of Mount Clemens a…
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Jennifer Roig-Francolí: Make Great Music with Ease!
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36:30Jennifer Roig-Francolí is The Art of Freedom® Coach for musicians and creatives, and Author of the #1 Amazon Bestseller 'Make Great Music with Ease! The Secret to Smarter Practice, Confident Performance, and Living a Happier Life'. Jennifer Roig-Francolí is a prize-winning violinist and Alexander Technique teacher helping musicians and creatives on…
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Happiest Musician Minisode: the Pillars of Your Portfolio Career
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10:39Join me for a FREE workshop May 4 -Successful Careers are MADE in the Summer! https://jennetingle.kit.com/successful-careers-are-made-in-the-summer How can you balance the pillars of Money, Time, and Artistry within your own portfolio career? How can you use this summer to leap forward? Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even …
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Suzanne Chasalow: Horn Player to Transformational Coach
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28:07Suzanne Chasalow is a horn player, holistic nutrition consultant, and transformational workshop leader who is passionate about helping people step into the limelight and be their most authentic selves on stage without fear or self-doubt. You can find more information on her website, https://nourishingvibrance.com, or on Facebook https://www.faceboo…
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Happiest Musician Minisode: What will you do this SUMMER?
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10:16Summer is coming up quickly, and for musicians the change of season can mean a dramatic change of schedule. How can you USE this time, these lovely longer days, to really set yourself up for success? Join me for a FREE workshop May 4 -Successful Careers are MADE in the Summer! https://jennetingle.kit.com/successful-careers-are-made-in-the-summer Ma…
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Kate Kayaian is a career & mindset coach for artists and creatives. She runs her signature group program, The Creatives Leadership Academy, and maintains a small roster of 1:1 clients. Kate started her podcast, Tales from The Lane in 2023 as a career and lifestyle-focused resource geared towards creative entrepreneurs. Her first full-length book, B…
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Freelancing vs. the Portfolio Career
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10:25Are you a portfolio career musician because you juggle multiple orchestra contracts? Or is that just what freelancing means? What makes it a career and not just gig work? I had to speak on this topic recently and I hope this little rant is helpful to you! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for …
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Jenny Clift is a professional freelance violinist and an EFT Tapping coach, based in Madrid, Spain. She’s passionate about working with musicians, stage artists, performers and creatives to help them achieve success, wealth, joy, confidence and inner peace. Having experienced many stops and starts in her own musical career, over several decades, Je…
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HOW do you manage all of the tasks in your Portfolio Career? How can you possibly, ever, keep track of everything and organize your time to get things done? Here's the MOST valuable tool I have for this! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by Dre…
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Alexandra Gardner: Composer and Consultant
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34:08Composer Alexandra Gardner creates music for varied instrumentations and often mixes acoustic instruments with electronics, drawing inspiration from topics including mythology, the natural sciences, and her training as a percussionist. Her music is performed extensively throughout the U.S. and in Europe at venues such as the Warsaw Autumn Festival,…
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Abundance of Content
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12:57We know we should be posting, and creating content, and building an audience. But what to post? What does that look like? How can we be consistent for our audiences, ESPECIALLY with all of the other demands on our time? Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Th…
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Leandra Ramm: Balancing Motherhood and Artistry
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35:09Mezzo-soprano Leandra Ramm is a dynamic performer praised for her “beautiful and quite moving” artistry (Nordstjernan Newspaper) and “brilliant” talent (San Francisco Classical Voice). Leandra has graced some of the world’s most prestigious stages, from Carnegie Hall to the San Francisco Opera House, earning acclaim for her versatility and heartfel…
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Happiest Musician Minisode: the Courage to START
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9:35As I was working with an entrepreneurship class last week, the question that really struck me was, "How do you DARE to get started?" How DO you? Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance. You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss…
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I was fascinated to speak with Ada Witczyk, who does a niche thing - contemporary music on a baroque instrument - and who has enrolled an entire community in her vision! Ada Witczyk is the fearless champion of contemporary music for baroque violin. Described as 'the new wave wizard' (South West Londoner), Ada Witczyk has inspired over 200 new works…
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Happiest Musician Minisode: When it's Happening too SLOWLY
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12:30Is your career not blossoming as fast as you would like? Some reassurance for you, AND a call to action! Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance. You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into …
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Sarah Weisbrod: The Practice Code for Musicians
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35:36Sarah Weisbrod is a professional flutist, adjunct professor, educator, and creator of The Practice Code for Musicians, a transformative program that redefines how musicians approach practice. After near-career-ending complications from Rheumatoid Arthritis forced her to take a decade-long gap working as a software developer, she returned to music w…
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Happiest Musician Minisodes: What do you WANT this Year?
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13:38Please enjoy this snippet from last week's planning workshop for musicians! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance. You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a short discovery c…
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Many of the musicians I know are bootstrappers. We get things done, and we get things done the easiest way possible. I loved this conversation with Marc Hoffman, who went GLOBAL to make his project all the more impressive! Marc Hoffman was born in NC, received a BM in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts, and completed additional …
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Happiest Musician Minisodes: Groceries and Artistry
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9:30My New Year's Gratitude for the community of musicians, artists, and grocery store baggers who make the world a better place all year long. Join me on December 30 for an intimate planning session and make your 2025 DIFFERENT. Better. More interesting and more abundant! Register for free HERE Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music …
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Dr. Matt Cook: Composer, Novelist, Storyteller
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32:00Have you dreamed about bringing a HUGE creative project to life? You will love hearing from Dr. Matt Cook, whose Braveship album was just released. This narrated symphonic experience encompasses multimedia, live performance, a novelization, and even a forthcoming video game! Instagram: @mattcookwrites TikTok: @mattcookwrites Website: www.visitmatt.…
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Happiest Musician Minisodes: Build Your OWN Career Ladder
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9:42The dismaying truth about our industry is that being good at your instrument and good at your artistry is not ENOUGH to make you a leader! No one offers you exactly the role you are looking for just because you are there looking cute. If you want something different, you get to build it! Join me for a FREE planning workshop on December 30, 2024, an…
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I have this imaginary story of what a composer does all day - and it's based on Mozart and Beethoven biopics and a sort of La Boheme-ish romantic image of starving artists. In this generous interview, Eric Malmquist takes us behind the scenes of a recent commission and offers great tips for anyone wanting to work in our business! Eric Malmquist (b.…
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Focus is a Superpower!
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12:28The energy we musicians bring to performance is unusual, and important. We can't do our incredible work without it. How do you think about protecting your brain for this job requirement? Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance. You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into t…
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Desmond Earley: Chamber Music by James Joyce
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35:25I'm always interested in project management - how big and complex projects come to life. I'm always interested in inspiration - where the ideas come from and the WHY behind them. This interview gives us ALL of that and more! Born in Dublin, very close to the location of many of Handel's Dublin performances in 1741and 1742, Dr. Desmond Earley is an …
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Happiest Musician Minisode: Making Big Dreams Happen
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7:45A conversation I recently had got thrillingly concrete when we started asking and answering concrete questions. Might some ACTION steps help you, too? Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance. You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode! I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or g…
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