Interview with Liz Talbert, a flautist and Alexander Technique teacher. Alexander Technique is a method of bringing conscious awareness to how we do things. It is often used to help musicians with specific problems, such as tension or pain when playing an instrument. In this episode we will discuss how Alexander Technique can help musicians lead healthier and better careers. This podcast is created by inClassics, web development agency for musicians. If you need a website, visit us on inclassics.com and book a free consultation to see what we can do for you! ?Learn more about Liz and her lesso ..read more

What makes the artist interesting to the promoters? What makes the difference between a sold out concert and a half empty one? What can artists do to attract the attention of audiences and venues? To answer these questions, I had to talk to a concert hall director. I'm very pleased that Timurs Tompsons, the director of Latvian concert hall Lielais Dzintars, could join me for this conversation. As the director of a concert hall organizing hundreds of events in different genres, Timurs has great experience in both music performance and music management. Enjoy this conversation and if you find it ..read more

My guest today is Anna Heller, concert pianist and founder / content creator of an Internet channel for modern piano music “MOVING CLASSICS TV” Anna has collaborated with over 500 composers, exploring their music and sharing it with a worldwide audience through her various social media channels. Moving Classics Facebook page has over 60 000 followers and Anna herself has over 35 000 followers on LinkedIn.  What does it take to be a content creator and bring new music online? How to grow your social media channels and develop your online persona? How to connect with audience and music indu ..read more

My guest today is Rebekah Okpoti, who you might know as thegirlyorganist (https://www.instagram.com/thegirlyorganist/) on Instagram.  I came across Rebekah’s account and even though I know very little about the organ, her content just drew me in - it is conversational, honest, personal and relatable. She shows the unedited truth about the highs and lows of being a musician, including videos of real-time practicing, something that I think we should all start doing.    Today’s conversation is all about the instagram and girly organist’s vlogging experience and how Rebekah built a ..read more

My guest, 25-year-old Yamen Saadi, started his position as concertmaster at the Vienna State Opera and Philharmonic in October 2022. We recorded this episode during his very first project with the orchestra. We talk about how to prepare for auditions, how to practice for performances and perform under stress, and how young musicians can find performance and recording opportunities. This podcast is created by inclassics, a web development agency for musicians. We have developed a website builder with many useful features for musicians. Visit us at https://inclassics.com to learn more.  ..read more

What is the best way to approach agents and managers? How to find performance opportunities? What does it take to succeed as a classical musician today? Maxim Belčikov, general manager of O/Modernt orchestra, former Senior Manager at HarrisonParrott and former Director of Performance Promotion at Bärenreiter-Verlag, answers these and many other questions about the classical music industry ..read more

As musicians, we're incredibly busy. Often, we don't have time to deal with our stress, anxiety, and burnout. We just power through.    However, this often leads to problems that manifest themselves in physical or psychological issues. If we don't get a handle on these problems, they can be detrimental to our careers.    Imposter syndrome, for example, can keep us from applying for auditions we might've won, or stage fright keeps us from putting our best foot forward.    My guest today is Lina-Marie Däunert, a successful violist from Berlin who's training to be a ..read more

How to find concerts? How to talk to event organisers?  What personal qualities contribute to success and what makes musicians appealing to promoters and audiences? Jack Lin – artist manager, producer and educator shares his experiences and views on solo careers in classical music ..read more