Best Joel Dallow Podcasts (2025)

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

2h ago34:11

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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

14d ago33:46

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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

28d ago33:59

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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

1M ago41:13

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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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Episode 13: Carrying the Torch - Jennet Ingle's Story of Inheriting Crushing Classical 22:41

1M ago22:41

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Red House Productions Podcast | Episode 13: "Carrying the Torch - Jennet Ingle's Story of Inheriting Crushing Classical" In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Jennet Ingle, oboist, entrepreneur, and the current host of the Crushing Classical podcast. Jennet shares her journey of taking over the reins from the podcast’s original creat…

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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

2M ago32:42

32:42

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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Episode 12: From the Stage to the Mic - Joel Dallow’s Podcasting Adventure with Eric Begay 37:17

2M ago37:17

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Red House Productions | Episode 12: "From the Stage to the Mic - Joel Dallow’s Podcasting Adventure with Eric Begay" In today’s episode, Eric Begay welcomes Joel Dallow, host of The Cello Sherpa Podcast and professional cellist with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra since 1999. Joel shares his journey from a full-time music career to podcasting, detai…

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Episode 11: Better Done Than Perfect - Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier's Journey to Podcasting Success 27:18

2M ago27:18

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Red House Productions | Episode 11: "Better Done Than Perfect - Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier's Journey to Podcasting Success" In this inspiring episode of the Red House Productions Podcast, Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier, host of the "Mind Over Finger" podcast, shares her journey of creating over 210 episodes across seven seasons. Renée discusses the challen…

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

3M ago39:15

39:15

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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Episode 10: Outsource and Elevate – How Kate Kayaian Streamlined Success with Red House Productions 27:56

3M ago27:56

27:56

Red House Productions | Episode 10: “Outsource and Elevate – How Kate Kayaian Streamlined Success with Red House Productions” In Episode 10, we chat with Kate Kayaian, a musician-turned-coach and host of the podcast, Tales from the Lane. Kate shares how partnering with Red House Productions transformed her podcasting process, allowing her to focus …

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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

3M ago34:18

34:18

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

4M ago31:55

31:55

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

4M ago48:33

48:33

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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Episode 09: From Struggle to Impact - Harnessing the Power of Podcasting with Michelle Lynne 49:50

4M ago49:50

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Red House Productions | Episode 09: “From Struggle to Impact - Harnessing the Power of Podcasting with Michelle Lynne” In this episode, Heidi Kay Begay sits down with Michelle Lynne, a seasoned pianist, performer, and fearless podcast host. Michelle shares her journey from the overwhelming fear of starting a podcast to leveraging her unique voice i…

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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

4M ago32:08

32:08

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

5M ago34:38

34:38

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

5M ago33:28

33:28

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

6M ago32:25

32:25

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

6M ago35:36

35:36

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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Episode 08: Are You Losing Listeners? The Vital Impact of Quality and Content on Podcast Retention 16:35

6M ago16:35

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Red House Productions | Episode 08: “Are You Losing Listeners? The Vital Impact of Quality and Content on Podcast Retention” In this episode of Red House Productions, host Heidi dives deep into the often-overlooked factors that could be driving listeners away from your podcast. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, understanding…

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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

7M ago33:54

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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

7M ago29:52

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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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Episode 07: Mastermind Magic – Boost Your Podcast with Accountability & Inspiration 27:22

8M ago27:22

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Red House Productions | Episode 07: “Mastermind Magic – Boost Your Podcast with Accountability & Inspiration” In this episode, we dive into the power of masterminds for podcasters. Discover how building a network of like-minded individuals can provide the accountability, inspiration, and support you need to elevate your podcast. We'll discuss pract…

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

8M ago28:56

28:56

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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Episode 06: Patience Pays Off – Cultivating Community & Traction in Podcasting 12:36

8M ago12:36

12:36

Red House Productions | Episode 06: “Patience Pays Off – Cultivating Community & Traction in Podcasting” In this solo episode of Red House Productions, host Eric Begay dives into the realities of launching a podcast and the patience required to build a community and gain traction. Eric shares valuable insights and personal anecdotes about the journ…

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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

8M ago32:03

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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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Episode 05: Podcast Gear – Make or Break Your Sound 30:35

8M ago30:35

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Red House Productions | Episode 05: "Podcast Gear – Make or Break Your Sound” Welcome to Episode 05 of the Red House Productions Podcast, where we empower podcasters to discover their voice and make a meaningful impact. In this episode, titled "Podcast Gear: Make or Break Your Sound," we dive deep into the essential tech gear that every podcaster n…

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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

9M ago42:17

42:17

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

9M ago39:34

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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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Episode 04: Unlocking Your Inner Broadcast - The Power of YOU in Podcasting! 33:47

9M ago33:47

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Red House Productions | Episode 04: “Unlocking Your Inner Broadcast – The Power of YOU in Podcasting!” Welcome back to another empowering episode of the Red House Productions podcast! In this episode, Heidi Kay Begay and Eric Jay Begay delve deep into a common concern among new podcasters: "Who would want to hear me talk?" This question often stems…

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Episode 03: Double Your Success - Why You Need a Podcast Partner to Thrive! 20:29

9M ago20:29

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Red House Productions | Episode 03: “Double Your Success - Why You Need a Podcast Partner to Thrive!” In this enlightening episode of Red House Productions, Heidi and Eric Begay explore the transformative benefits of having a podcast partner. Drawing on their experiences and feedback from clients, they discuss the crucial role of accountability and…

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

10M ago29:42

29:42

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

10M ago24:20

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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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Episode 02: Podcasting Paralysis - Conquer Perfectionism & Launch with Confidence! 34:23

10M ago34:23

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Red House Productions | Episode 02: “Podcasting Paralysis - Conquer Perfectionism & Launch with Confidence!” In this empowering episode, Heidi and Eric Begay delve into common obstacles that podcasters face before hitting the launch button. This episode isn't about the technicalities of starting a podcast; it's about overcoming the mental blocks – …

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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

10M ago27:58

27:58

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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Episode 01: Unveiling Red House - Our Origin Story 13:33

11M ago13:33

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Red House Productions | Episode 01: “Unveiling Red House - Our Origin Story” Join Heidi and Eric Begay in the inaugural episode of the Red House Productions podcast as they share their personal and professional journey into the world of podcasting. Discover the origins of Red House Productions, learn about the sacrifices and hard work that shaped t…

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

11M ago26:38

26:38

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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Official Trailer: Red House Productions Podcast with Eric Jay & Heidi Kay Begay 5:36

11M ago5:36

5:36

Red House Productions | Official Trailer: “Red House Productions Podcast with Eric Jay & Heidi Kay Begay” Hello Podcaster! Thank you for clicking play and joining us on our podcasting journey. We are a podcasting production company, so it only makes sense that we have a podcast about podcasting! Join us as we discuss podcasting topics that matter t…

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

11M ago25:56

25:56

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

11M ago34:36

34:36

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

12M ago33:55

33:55

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

12M ago26:01

26:01

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

1y ago31:20

31:20

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

1y ago19:18

19:18

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…

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"Failure is a Key Piece of Success" - An Interview with Desmond Hoebig, Professor of Cello at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, Part 1 29:47

1y ago29:47

29:47

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…

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"View From the Summit: Versatility as a Key to Success" - An Interview with Mark Kosower, Principal Cellist of the Cleveland Orchestra 32:56

1y ago32:56

32:56

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Mark Kosower, principal cellist of the Cleveland Orchestra. Mark compares his career approach to "fishing with many poles" and following what ever you catch. They talk about the journey to his position in Cleveland, building an extremely versatile career, and he shares his teaching philosophy. …

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"Make Great Music with Ease!" - An Interview with Jennifer Roig-Francolí, Author, Violinist, and Alexander Technique Coach for Musicians 36:07

1y ago36:07

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The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violinist Jennifer Roig-Francoli, Author, Violinist, and Alexander Technique Coach for Musicians. They talk about her journey through childhood where she was focused completely on the violin, to her life changing discovery of the Alexander Technique. Jennifer's book "Make Great Music with Ease"…

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"The Road Best Traveled" - An Interview with Robyn Bollinger, Concertmaster of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra 31:17

1y ago31:17

31:17

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violinist Robyn Bollinger, who is the Concertmaster of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. They talk about growing up in the Philadelphia area being surrounded by two musician parents, and their many musician friends. She shares what it was like to make her debut with the Philadelphia orchestra at …

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"Blazing New Trails" - An Interview with Cellist Ray Kim, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Cellist 30:39

1y ago30:39

30:39

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Ray Kim, who is one of the newest members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra cello section. They talk about Ray's path from a childhood in South Korea through Atlanta for High School. When a global pandemic affected his ability to stay in the U.S., Ray returned to South Korea for mandato…

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"View from the Summit: Reaching a Global Audience" - An Interview with Cellist Ofra Harnoy 32:29

1+ y ago32:29

32:29

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Ofra Harnoy. They talk about how she built an International career, she shares stories about studying with William Pleeth, Mstislav Rostropovich, and Jacqueline du Pré, and she shares details on her new recording of the Elgar and Lalo Cello concertos. For more information on Ofra, visit…

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