IIRY Podcast: 19. Mai Der Vang: “I have to be twice as good to be given access, to be heard.”
In this conversation that took place shortly before the pandemic and shelter-in-place order, award-winning writer Mai Der Vang and I…
IIRY Podcast: 17. “Don’t beat yourself up.” Producer Alexandra DiPalma
In my conversation with audio producer, editor, consultant and teacher, Alexandra DiPalma, we discuss how podcasting can help you push…
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: 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…