Lexi Nguyen is only in her 20's but is dead serious about her music. You can listen to her singles on streaming platforms while she's working on her first EP. We talk about The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, the importance of physical exercise, boundaries as artists, hateful comments, and whether or not to inhale in a recording... Featured song by …

Ragnhild catches up with her previous teacher, Nicholas Jones, for a talk about playing and teaching the cello. Being a cellist often goes hand in hand with being a cello teacher. Here we talk about how our cello practice and our teaching keep on affecting each other. We touch on -key moments of enlightenment in our playing and teaching -how all st…

She is singing and playing a drum with her foot while playing her cello. How did Diletta Fosso's journey in music begin? The songs featured in this episode are: 7 years (Lukas Graham) Makeba (Jain) and Counting Stars (One Republic) ------------------------------------------------ Diletta on Instagram Make a comment on the episode here Support this …

Everybody's story is different - why does someone spend countless hours on making cover videos for Instagram? Why not choose a job with a steady income? In this episode, Ragnhild talks with Madeleine Ladore -a cellist who has been working on her business only for a few years but who has managed to grow a loyal following. "People like to hear the mu…

Have you heard of the music box? Could a nebula in space have anything to do with a composer's research? In this episode, Ragnhild talks with Wilma Pistorius -a cellist, composer and Alexander Technique teacher who is based in Amsterdam. As a composer today, how do you make connections? Wilma talks about her approach to this, being herself on the i…

Kaja Draksler has spent the past several years composing, rehearsing, touring and recording. Early in 2023 she became a mother and thus a new chapter has begun. The featured music: 'Trboje' from the album Zürich Concert with Punkt.Vrt.Plastik 'Danas, Jučer Sutra' from the album Out for Stars with Kaja Draksler Octet 'Away!' from the album In Othern…

Everybody's story is different - why the cello? Where did we start? What were the challenges and how did we overcome them? In this episode, Ragnhild talks with one of her cello students about learning the cello as an adult. ------------------------------------------------ Ragnhild's online Cello Course. Get 15% off with the code TMJP at check-out. …

Is there room for more books about composers? Yes. 'Iconic Composers' is not just children friendly, but it sticks out in the way that it features lesser known female composers and composers of different skin colors. In addition, each of the 50 composers is illustrated by David Lee Csicsko. Boiling down countless hours of research into 250 words pe…

I don't play the cello every day. There are in fact few things that I do every day. When there is a voice in me that says “I should have done this today, and I didn't.” I can observe that this is a thought. It's not some voice of universal truth, or someone I know blaming me for something. It's a thought in my head. It's as if my thoughts don't alw…

When you're learning to read sheet music, you're preparing for being able to play classical music. But what if you're interested in playing your cello in a different setting? Pop, rock, jazz, -many of these other music genres use chords more than the written out music we find in sheet music. If you want to play along to your favourite pop song, it'…

Even smaller towns may have their own local amateur symphony orchestra, or string orchestra. And if you don't have that where you live, there are plenty of different orchestra courses happening one or more times a year in a lot of different places in this so-called Western world. And besides that, I'll mention that when I was younger I really enjoy…

'What to play?' is the topic of this episode, now that we have 1) our intention in order 2) everything we need to get started 3) a cello teacher 4) an idea of how to practice I know it's a bit weird that I'm talking about this as if you already have a cello teacher, cause why would you be here in that case? I'm here just aiming to give you an impre…

If you've been following the previous episodes, you've heard me talk about taking the step into making the cello a part of your life in the first place, which things you should acquire before you're ready to start, and on the topic of finding a cello teacher. This trajectory has now led you to your first cello lesson, and you find yourself at home …

First of all, do you really need a cello teacher? There are now so many YouTube channels and online forums to do with cello playing, maybe that's sufficient? You can for sure gain a lot from these websites, especially if you have played an instrument before. You can pick up some tips and get started. The websites don't see or hear you, though. Caus…

So, you have a dream, and you have an intention. Next, you'll need a cello, a bow, and a case. I've also experienced that finding a teacher comes first. The order of events don't matter much. To find your cello, the safest is to go to your local luthier, if you're fortunate to live in a place that has one or more of those. They might have a cello t…

The widow of George Harrison was asked what the secret to a long marriage was. She said, "Don't get a divorce." Those who appear to be successful in their music making, are those who didn't get a divorce. Obstacles will show up, as purely technical challenges on the instrument, or injuries, or a lack of motivation, or struggling to find the right t…

A podcast is such a cheeky medium. You can click on thousands of different episodes and listen for free to people who are experienced professionals, rather than paying them for a consultation. Joel started his podcast -The Cello Sherpa- because of just this, of wanting to give something back and be of help to the younger generation seeking advice o…

Emily Wright is an American cellist and educator, an eternally busy entrepreneur. We sigh at YouTube comments, and laugh at our recurring dreams... She has been teaching since -96, but angry only on 3 occasions. She has come across numerous tuner refugees, and references The Wizard of Oz in her teaching. Emily Wright is an experienced cellist, with…

Robbie Tucker does not let Parkinson's disease get in the way of producing all the music he is bursting with. Tune in and connect with us for an hour; this man has a lot of songs and words that he wants to share with you. "There is always a fun way to tell a story." Robbie Tucker is, among many things, a storyteller. He tells stories through his so…

With over 40 years of performance experience, what are the words that Emile Pandolfi has to share with aspiring musicians? He has so many words that he released a book last year, titled 'Play It Like You Mean It'. Play it like you mean it. Easier said than done? In my humble experience, yes. We live in times of immediacy. We want instant results, o…

20 years ago, say, who would have thought that 'being a musician' meant video editing? When will 'The Art of the Thumbnail' become an elective in higher music education? (You'll even hear the word 'algorithm' in this episode) Based in the American State of Georgia, Christina makes a living as a pianist by combining the traditional role of the accom…

It looks so easy to be a DJ violinist - put on a hat, walk out on stage, and money comes in. But often, what looks easy turns out to be a hell of a lot more complicated than first assumed. Someone who knows their instrument, plays it as if it's nothing more than preparing your breakfast toast. And apart from the practice, there is a lot more we don…

Too many instruments, too little time? Is it possible to optimize one’s time by, say, singing scales while painting windows? Andreas Persson has a big heart for instruments, not only to have but to properly play. In this episode of the podcast, he shares how he learns a new instrument, which includes finding the right teacher. And practice very slo…

What are the perfect conditions for creativity? "Shame and fear went on vacation", says Kim Gajraj who just made her first solo album. And a year ago she wasn't even completely comfortable with calling herself a 'musician.' Many things happened at the same time: a break-up, a diagnosis, a change of address, a lot of intimate work with the voice, an…

I like to ask people what it means to them to be a musician, and here are several answers to that question. ------------------------------------------------ 00:00 Introduction 01:49 Alexander Rider - on YouTube 04:57 Inga Margrete Aas - Website under construction (music from: Vilde&Inga 'How Forests Think' IX) 08:25 Panda Zooizide - Homepage 11:20 …

Being a self-employed musician means that you often make your schedule yourself. I like to ask musicians how they structure their days, and here are several answers to that question. ------------------------------------------------ 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Bill Small - Homepage 03:47 Aron Dahl - Homepage (music from: 'Proportions of time' (2019) 4 …

Whether it's troubling thoughts about the future, or past experiences one had to get through, challenges abound in musicians' lives. ------------------------------------------------ 00:00 Introduction 01:17 Kaja Draksler - Kaja’s Homepage: http://kajadraksler.com/ 07:16 Sarah Jeffery - Sarah’s Homepage: https://sarahjeffery.com/ 09:18 Martim Pocinh…

Swedish violinist Isabelle Andö, kindly replies to my many questions regarding life as a freelance musician in Stockholm. -------------------------------------------- 00:00 Introduction 02:12 'Isas polska' (I. Andö/ Isabelle Andö violin & Andreas Hedlund piano) 03:15 Isabelle introduces herself 06:55 Economy in freelance musician life 14:20 Income …

Swedish producer, cellist and arranger, Erik Hamrefors, gives us a glimpse into his personal combination of music-related income streams and interests. Music excerpts from Karl Jenkins 'Requiem' with Erik on the cello. Choir: Oscars motettkör. Orchestra: Orkestern Filialen. ---------------- 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Karl Jenkins 'Requiem' 02:17 Erik…

Norwegian composer and musician, Maja Solveig Kjelstrup Ratkje, has a highly productive career to look back on. Not that it's over any time soon; it has still only just begun. In this episode she gives us a glimpse into her world, accompanied by excerpts from a recent project with Katarina Barruk: 'Avant Joik'. 00:00 Intro 01:33 'Avant Joik - Live …

Are you reading the shownotes? Cool. You lived to see the light of another day, despite the world. I wish I knew exactly what you're looking for. Alas, I'll have to guess. Let me know if there's something you're missing from here. And here comes some info about this episode, followed by relevant links. ---------------- Isobel Anderson wears many ha…

Legit interview with the duo 'Pale Moon'. Bona fide music excerpts. 00:00 Introduction 01:05 'Strange Days' 02:34 Nata and Árni introduce themselves 08:12 Why and how do you make music? 22:15 'Dusty Road' 23:02 Genre and income streams 31:47 Music videos 37:05 'Happier' 38:33 About 'Clown' 46:30 'Clown' 47:30 Siberia and Iceland 50:35 We love taxes…

Norwegian musician Rakel Nystabakk, moved home to northern Norway after her music studies to combine a career as a composer, performer and sheep farmer. 00:00 Introduction 00:56 'Dans no 1, demo' 04:00 Rakel's musical journey 12:44 'Synthdrone' 14:13 Living in the north of Norway as a musician and sheep farmer 26:35 'Røtter' 27:39 Artistic focus an…

American musician Bill Small, shares his words and music with us. 00:00 Introduction 01:17 'Nothing I Can Do' 03:04 Enter: Bill Small 08:35 Teaching and other ways of working as a musician 15:35 Influence and inspiration through changing times 18:47 'Something Better' 19:42 Online marketing, being your own boss and setting your rates 30:00 Bill is …

Guostė Tamulynaitė is a Lithuanian artist based in Oslo, Norway. Here you can listen to her story of freeing herself from labels and capturing the beauty of the moment in her art. 00:00 Introduction 02:02 'Korona Synth Spor 7, excerpt' 03:36 Guostė introduces herself 09:24 Making a living as a musician 11:11 Being an instrumental teacher, and hunti…

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Contributing musicians: Sarah-Jane Summers (violin) Juhani Silvola (guitar) Georgij Ildeikin (cello) Listen to the whole album: Spotify – Fra fjord og fjære Harald's homepage: http://www.haraldbakkebymoe.no/ Photo by Yngve Olsen Sæbbe. Podcast soundtrack by Mohamed Amer. Support this podcast via Ko-fi ig: @themusiciansjourneypodcast…

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