328 Episodes

  1. Amir Elsaffar: A Journey Of Self-Discovery And Finding Musical Purpose

    Published: 2/5/2018
  2. Sam Hyken: Growing A Thriving Orchestra From The Ground Up

    Published: 1/18/2018
  3. Fireside Chat #43: What Stands Between You And The Career You Want Most

    Published: 1/14/2018
  4. Hot Seat #8: Gaby Castro: Vlogging For A New Generation of Classical Music Content Creators

    Published: 1/7/2018
  5. At The Starting Line: Caleb Wiebe: Best Practices for Starting and Sustaining an Ensemble

    Published: 1/4/2018
  6. Fireside Chat #42: Looking Back On The First Full Year of Crushing Classical

    Published: 12/31/2017
  7. Fireside Chat #41 - Ringing In The New Tax Laws: Classical Music Edition

    Published: 12/24/2017
  8. Hot Seat #7: Gaelen McCormick: Starting A Unique Career In Music By Tackling "Invisible Problems"

    Published: 12/21/2017
  9. Fireside Chat #40: Does Your Current Behavior Match Your Ultimate Goal?

    Published: 12/17/2017
  10. Fireside Chat #39: The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself

    Published: 12/10/2017
  11. Mark Rabideau: A Plan Unfolding Imperfectly Can Turn Into A Unique Career You Love

    Published: 12/7/2017
  12. Fireside Chat #38: Being Social In An Arena Where Hiding Is Normal

    Published: 12/3/2017
  13. Jessica Meyer - Juilliard Graduates Don't Have It Easier: An Honest Conversation About Forging A Unique Career In NYC

    Published: 11/26/2017
  14. Steve Hackman: Evolving Classical Music By Embracing Who You Are As An Artist

    Published: 11/22/2017
  15. Fireside Chat #37: The Most Important Training Is The Kind You Aren't Doing

    Published: 11/19/2017
  16. Fireside Chat #36: Evolving Your Career Before Your Career Demands Evolution

    Published: 11/12/2017
  17. Zeneba Bowers: A Professional Violinist's Journey To Little Roads Best Traveled

    Published: 11/9/2017
  18. Fireside Chat #35: Defining Your Value In A World Where Resumes Are Secondary

    Published: 11/5/2017
  19. Fireside Chat #34: Games 2.0: Play By The Rules, Play To Win...or just PLAY

    Published: 10/29/2017
  20. Hot Seat #6: Part 2: Amanda Chavis: A Conversation To Pursue and Implement Plan A

    Published: 10/26/2017

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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.