IIRY Podcast: 14. “We didn’t think, ‘we’re gonna master virtual rehearsing and share it with the world.'”Cellist Lauren Usiskin
In my conversation with performer, educator, entrepreneur, and cellist of the Bayberry String Quartet, Laura Usiskin, we discuss how the…
IIRY Podcast: 12. “The belief that perfection equals worthiness is the biggest struggle of my life.”Dr. Sarah Carter
In Part Two of my conversation with physician, cellist, writer, and former child prodigy, Dr. Sarah Carter, we discuss the…
IIRY Podcast: 11.”In the depths of major depression, I realized I’d lived my whole life in someone else’s dream.”Dr. Sarah Carter
In my conversation with physician, cellist, writer, and former child prodigy, Dr. Sarah Carter, we discuss the “classical music machine”…
IIRY Podcast: 10. “The most important skill is connecting with people” Pianist Assaff Weisman
In my conversation with pianist, teacher, and administrator, Assaff Weisman, we discuss the importance of early teachers; the entrepreneurship…
IIRY Podcast: 8. “The crisis of perfectionism in classical music” Violinist Rebecca Fischer
In my conversation with violinist, educator, and writer, Rebecca Fischer, we discuss the challenges of maintaining boundaries, interpersonal health, and…
IIRY Podcast: 7 – “Asians are both the ‘model minority’ and an invisible minority” Dr. Mina Yang
In my conversation with pianist, professor, and writer, Mina Yang, we creating space for conversations about racism against East Asians…
IIRY Podcast: 6 – “‘Zero f**ks given’: Why vulnerability is the most important thing.” Violinist Zach Brock
In my conversation with jazz violinist, Zach Brock, we talk about his musical upbringing and how he straddles the line…
IIRY Podcast: #5 -“Why ‘perfect’ isn’t interesting.” Writer Jennifer Fawcett
NOTE: This interview happened in the aftermath of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony at the Kavanaugh hearings. In my conversation…
IIRY Podcast: #4 -“We are human beings not human doings.” Morgane Michael
In my interview with Morgane Michael, host and producer of Kindsight 101, we discuss why kindness gets a bad rap;…
IIRY Podcast: #3 – “Growing Up Prodigies: The Mid-Life Crisis” Jeanne Bamberger
In my interview with Professor Jeanne Bamberger, we discuss her article entitled “Growing Up Prodigies: The Mid-Life Crisis”; her experiences…