Episode 2 features &apos;Practice Maven&apos;, Susanna Klein! Susanna is a violinist, professor, arts entrepreneur, practice researcher, and author who is passionate about joyful practicing and musician health. She’s spreading the practice joy with Practizma, her innovative practice journal and workbook and her practice aid, the Clipza app. Susanna talks with Liz and Steph about practice baggage and trauma and how we all need some toys in the practice room to spice things up. Hopefully this chat will leave you inspired to try something new!Mentioned in this episode:Practizma & Clipza: https://www.practizma.com/, https://www.clipza.comTunable App: https://www.tunableapp.com/TomPlay: https://tomplay.com/Practicing for Artistic Success by Burton Kaplan: http://magicmountainmusic.com/pdt.shtmlThe Perfect Wrong Note by William Westney: http://williamwestney.com/publications/Use the code “VIOLACENTRIC” at Practizma.com for an extra 10% off your Practizma journal and an invitation to join Liz and Steph on their practice journey, LIVE each week. This offer is only good through the end of October 31, 2021, so don’t delay!Support the show (https://paypal.me/violacentric)

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Spicing It Up in the Practice Room with Susanna Klein

Liz and Steph are kicking off Season 2 with ’ThatViolaKid’ Drew Forde! Drew is one of classical music’s first instantly-recognized faces on social media and he uses the medium to connect in an absolutely authentic way with his audience. In this episode, he talks about how his career diverged from the orchestral path and how to stay relevant in today’s ever-changing music scene…even if it means learning about Bitcoin. As always, we welcome your feedback! Contact us through our website, violacentric.com or on social media.If you love the show, consider giving us a 5-star rating and review us on Apple Podcasts…and take it one step further and share it with two friends!Mentioned in this episode:Frisch & Denig: chinrests.comEconomics Explained on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EconomicsExplainedAdam Neely, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnkp4xDOwqqJD7sSM3xdUiQBlack Violin: https://blackviolin.net/Books:Overcoming Underearning, by Barbara StaneyThe Deficit Myth, by Stephanie Kelton22 Immutable Laws of Marketing/Branding, by Al Ries & Jack TroutViolaCentric Theme by JP Wogaman II (@wogamusic), find out more at www.wogamusic.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/violacentric)

Branding, Busking and Blockchain with 'ThatViolaKid' Drew Forde

Liz and Stephanie respond to some of the questions and feedback received from YOU, our listeners! In this season finale episode, we also reflect on this experience, express our gratitude for all of our supporters, and hint a little at what&apos;s to come! We hope you&apos;ll stay in touch with us this summer as we plan for even MORE ways to spread that warm #violalove in season 2. Talk with you soon! violacentric.comInstagram: @ViolaCentricFacebook: @ViolaCentricConnectClubhouse: The ViolaCentric ClubJP Wogaman II, Composer/Producer: wogamusic.comPotter Violins: potterviolins.comAlto Clef Gifts: altoclefgifts.com, promo code "VIOLACENTRIC" for 10% off!Support the show (https://paypal.me/violacentric)

Cold Calls and Hot Takes! A Mailbag Episode with Liz and Steph

Liz and Stephanie talk with recently TikTok famous “Viola Mom” Rebecca Young. From chamber music to soloing and performing with the New York Philharmonic to hosting the Very Young Peoples Concerts, Rebecca Young’s experiences in music are broad! She talks about her meteoric rise on social media, making real-world connections with audience members, and the everyday pranks that make orchestral life fun. She’s a strong believer that classical music can and SHOULD be fun…so buckle up, because this episode is downright delightful.Mentioned in this episode:Alto Clef Gifts: www.altoclefgifts.com/violacentricPromo code VIOLACENTRIC gets you 10% off!American Viola Society Festival: http://www.americanviolasociety.org/News-And-Events/Festival-Registration/Rebecca Young &apos;Viola Mom&apos; on TikTok: @ry_violamomSupport the show (https://paypal.me/violacentric)

From Bruckner to Broadway with 'Viola Mom' Rebecca Young

Liz and Stephanie have an in-depth conversation with fellow violist and self-described &apos;educator, movement instructor, off and on writer, and total body nerd&apos; Kayleigh Miller. In this episode, we talk about how to prepare physically for the hopeful return of more orchestral work, what choosing a movement and exercise practice might look like for you, why dictatorial curriculum for your students may create tension down the road for them, and so much more. Kayleigh has a wealth of information to share!Mentioned in this episode:Kayleigh Miller: musicianshealthcollective.comIG: @kayleighmmKayleighMMiller@gmail.comJanice Yang: opuspt.comBeyond the Practice Room Podcast: https://www.beyondthepracticeroompodcast.com/Trail Guide to the Body by Andrew Biel: https://www.handspringpublishing.com/product/trail-guide-to-the-body-sixth-edition/Support the show (https://paypal.me/violacentric)

Let's Get Physical with Kayleigh Miller

This week’s guest is Stephen Slater, a horn player currently performing with the Virginia Symphony, whose performing career has spanned 5 continents. Stephen has experience on both sides of the curtain: as orchestral musician and arts administrator. This unique perspective fuels the conversation in this episode, spanning Stephen’s varied job experiences and even a no-nonsense discussion of the effectiveness of the current method of hiring for orchestral positions.Do you have perspectives about what we explore in this episode? We&apos;d love to hear your opinions on this conversation! Email us at violacentric@gmail.com, or send us a message via our website (violacentric.com). Mentioned in this episode:Virginia Symphony: virginiasymphony.orgSupport the show (https://paypal.me/violacentric)

Diva Wrangling with Stephen Slater

In this episode, Liz and Stephanie talk with Jennifer Wade: violinist, teacher, values-based identity coach and founder of Lifescape Visionary. From life as a freelancer to discovering her own unique path through music, Jennifer is a font of wisdom. The friends talk about setting goals for your gig life based on your own values and weighing where you spend your precious energy, as well as an exploration of how practicing gratitude can shift our frame of mind from one of scarcity into abundance. It’s a must-listen for all of us preparing to navigate the changing scene of work in the post-pandemic music world!Mentioned in this episode:Lifescape Visionary: lifescapevisionary.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/violacentric)

The Shift to Abundance with Jennifer Wade

Episode 8: Activating the Individual with Tiffany RichardsonIn this riveting conversation, Liz and Steph talk with the inspiring Tiffany Richardson. Tiffany enjoys a multi-faceted career as a professional violist, administrator, educator and entrepreneur dedicated to purposeful impact. She works with musicians and organizations to forge connections between their art form and community engagement, activism, technology, and wellness. Tiffany is a co-founder of Sound Impact — a collective of musicians dedicated to igniting positive change through music. She is also the Director of Community Engagement with the National Philharmonic. The ladies discuss breaking the fourth wall between the orchestra and the community we serve as well as striving for authenticity in our musical careers despite the limited paths we are expected to follow. Mentioned in this episode:Sound Impact: soundimpact.orgNational Philharmonic: nationalphilharmonic.orgPotter Violins IG: @potter_violinsEssentialism and Effortless by Greg McKeown: gregmckeown.com/Indistractable by Nir Eyal: nirandfar.com/indistractable/Gretchen Rubin&apos;s Four Tendencies: gretchenrubin.com/books/the-four-tendencies/intro/#violalove Project: Email us your videos at violacentric@gmail.com!Support the show (https://paypal.me/violacentric)

Activating the Individual with Tiffany Richardson

Liz and Stephanie talk with Molly Sharp, Principal Viola of the Richmond Symphony and the creator of VlaTutti.com about the insights brought-on by her sabbatical followed closely by the pandemic shuttering of concert halls and live performances. They talk about building a community of violists, pandemic projects and the lies we all tell ourselves about ourselves. Mentioned in this episode:Molly’s website and online offerings: VlaTutti.comMolly’s art: mollysharpcreates.comThe Big Leap, by Gay Hendricks: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level-ebook/dp/B0026772QUTanya Penny, Therapeutic Meditative Process: https://tanyapenny.com/The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel van Der Kolk, M.D.: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748Support the show (https://paypal.me/violacentric)

The Season of Soft Pants with Molly Sharp

Two professional violists, Stephanie Knutsen and Elizabeth O'Hara Stahr, aim to inspire others to 'find their inner voice' by creating meaningful connections through authentic conversations, discussing life inside and outside of their freelance music careers together and with friends.

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