Episodes

Dec 12

What does it really take to lead a world-class cello section while raising two young kids and navigating an orchestra’s evolving culture? The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, sits down with San Francisco Symphony principal cellist Rainer Eudeikis for a candid, witty, and deeply practical conversation about moving from Utah to Atlanta to the Bay Area, why some orchestras feel close-knit while others run purely professional, and how life stage changes your sense of community as much as geography does. Rainer opens the front-stand playbook: direct conversations with the conductor, shaping section sound in real time, and the hidden grind of bowings that can make or break a rehearsal. He explains why he once resisted pops and movie concerts, how he came to value their physical and mental reset between heavy rep, and how smart rotation preserves endurance across a demanding subscription season. His practice advice is refreshingly doable—an under-30-minute daily routine that maintains intonation, articulation, and vibrato, plus “simmering” solos weeks in advance so they peak on cue. He also shares how to turn stage time into training, using lighter programs to refine shifts, bow control, and contact. On auditions, Rainer pulls back the curtain on San Francisco’s process: resume screening, when and why tapes help, the pros and cons of recorded prelims, and the committee discipline needed to keep standards high without wasting candidates’ time or money. He describes hiring multiple young players—some initially asked to submit tapes—and what separates winners: musical identity, adaptability, and the ability to move a room in the first 30 seconds. For students and early-career musicians, his guidance is sharp and actionable: define your niche early, seek mentors who do the job you want, and build the psychology to perform under pressure without losing musical voice. If you care about orchestral life, cello leadership, audition strategy, or simply practicing smarter, this conversation is rich with takeaways you can use today. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s prepping auditions, and leave a review to tell us your biggest question about principal leadership. For more information on Rainer Eudeikis: https://www.rainereudeikis.com/ You can also find Rainer on YouTube: @Eudeikis If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Nov 28

What if a great music career isn’t either–or but yes–and? The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, sits down with violinist Eunice Kim to explore how a childhood steeped in sound turned into a life that balances the intimacy of chamber music, the rigor of orchestral work, and the freedom of solo projects. From a seven-year-old debut in Seoul to the charged Saturdays at the San Francisco Conservatory prep division and the whirlwind of Aspen Music Festival, Eunice learned early to juggle scope and to listen as intensely as she plays. That mindset prepared her for the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, a conductorless ensemble where every rehearsal is chamber music at scale. Eunice shares what it takes to thrive in that environment: crisp time management, shared leadership, and the courage to contribute without crowding the room. We talk through her unusual path into the SPCO—from recruitment play-ins to a recital-style audition heavy on chamber interaction—and why fit matters as much as chops. She pulls back the curtain on section size, rotating seats, balancing the hall’s acoustics, and how “wearing different hats” each week keeps her learning and inspired. Outside the orchestra, Eunice maps out a modern approach to projects, programming, and management. After formative years with Astral Artists, she connected with Jonathan Wentworth Associates by pairing thoughtful repertoire with authentic stage presence, then shaped a partnership that respects her SPCO home base. We dig into how programs get built, why presenters chase narrative and variety, and how collaborations—from piano sonatas to a violin–double bass duo—can open doors. Her advice to young players is frank and generous: stay curious, try things twice, understand how organizations work, advocate clearly, and protect your energy to avoid burnout. Subscribe for more conversations that demystify auditions, artist–manager relationships, and the real craft of making a sustainable, creative life in music. If this resonated, share it with a friend and leave a review to help others find the show. For more information on Eunice Kim: https://www.eunicekimviolin.com/ You can also find Eunice on Instagram and Facebook: @eunipalooooza If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Nov 14

What if the thing that makes people laugh at your art is the same thing that makes them listen closer? That’s the tension—and the opportunity—at the heart of our conversation with cellist and filmmaker Nick Canellakis, whose viral sketches and serious performances are two sides of one craft. We dig into the roots: a musical family, early piano, and the moment the cello took hold. Then the parallel story: childhood home videos evolving into a full-fledged filmmaking habit, culminating in a Curtis holiday “skit night” that became a real short film. Nick walks us through his modern toolkit—single-camera iPhone shoots, simple mics, thoughtful coverage, and Adobe Premiere—to show how cinematic instincts can thrive without massive crews. The secret isn’t chasing trends; it’s writing what you know: the anxious, funny, fiercely devoted inner life of musicians. That creative momentum has reshaped his concertizing. Nick shares how a five-minute live sketch can prime an audience for Tchaikovsky or Dvorak without diluting the music’s weight. We talk about the Orlando Philharmonic collaboration, the balance between entertainment and excellence, and why he refuses to become “a comedian who plays cello.” The music leads, the comedy widens the door, and both raise the stakes for connection. We also explore his role on the Curtis Institute faculty and a fresh teaching model where students study with multiple mentors, including visits from artists like Gary Hoffman. It’s a system built for synthesis: different bowings, fingerings, and philosophies that invite players to own their choices and find their sound. Finally, Nick offers grounded advice for young musicians—swing bigger, don’t sell yourself short, and choose paths for love, not fear. If you’ve wondered how to blend passions without losing rigor, this one maps the territory. If this conversation moved you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more musicians and creators can find it. For more information on Nick Canellakis: https://www.nicholascanellakis.com/biography You can also find Nick Canellakis on Instagram and Facebook: @nick.canellakis_cellist If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Oct 31

A sacred plant, a living coastline, and a cello that sings in two voices—Sweetgrass brings them together with uncommon clarity. The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, sits down with composer Dawn Avery and cellist Wilhelmina Smith to share how a pandemic idea turned into an immersive album where Mohawk language, indigenous song forms, and contemporary classical textures breathe the same air. Dawn traces her journey from conservatory training to a compositional practice grounded in Mohawk heritage, storytelling, and soundscapes that fold in blues, meditative space, and rock energy. Wilhelmina reflects on early breakthroughs at Curtis, a life-shaping stint in George Crumb’s experimental lab, and the chamber instincts that make her a natural collaborator. Together they unpack the title track’s symbolism—sweetgrass as strength and tenderness—and the craft behind multitracking cello lines that anticipate each other’s rubato, merging voice and instrument into a single, human pulse. We go inside key works, including We Enter Together and Decolonization, a gripping solo journey that threads a healing song, a women’s stomp dance, blues gestures, and a Hendrix-tinted national anthem to reframe what “American music” can hold. The conversation widens into a practical guide for making records today: funding with grants and community programs, choosing the right hall and producer, navigating label partnerships, owning your masters, and prioritizing digital releases when physical CDs gather dust. At heart, this is about why artists still record: to plant repertoire for younger players, to carry culture forward with respect, and to keep curiosity at the center of the craft. If you care about new music, indigenous voices, recording workflows, or the evolving music industry, this story offers both inspiration and a roadmap. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves the cello, and leave a review with the track that stayed with you. For more information on Wilhelmina Smith: https://www.wilhelminasmith.com/bio.html For more information on Dawn Avery: https://www.dawnavery.com/ You can also find Wilhelmina and Dawn on Instagram and Facebook: @dawnaveryartist @wscello If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Oct 17

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist and Franchomme Scholar, Louise Dubin. She shares about her incredibly varied career as a freelancer, and her love of research, particularly on French compositions. Louise gives details about her experience recording her widely acclaimed album "The Franchomme Project" and her latest album "Passages." These albums reflect the culmination of her research in to discovering compositions that have never been recorded, and her drive to be the first one. She also shares about her experience working at Prussia Cove with Steven Isserlis, Ralph Kirshbaum, and William Pleeth. For more information on Louise: https://www.louise-dubin.com/ You can also find Louise on Instagram and Facebook: @weezeedee Check out Louise Dubin's upcoming concert on 10/25 at 7pm, where she will be performing selections from her latest album, "Passages" and from "The Franchomme Project" https://bachtrack.com/venue/st-johns-in-the-village-church If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Oct 3

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist, Pablo Ferrández. Pablo has been working all over the world as an international soloist. He shares about the experience of being born into a musical family and named after his father's idol, Pablo Casals. He also talks about what its been like to build an international career over the past decade, become a Sony recording artist, and he shares details about recording his latest album, "Moonlight Variations." For more information on Pablo: https://www.pabloferrandez.com/ You can also find Pablo on Instagram: @pabloferrandez.cellist and Youtube: @pabloferrandez If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Sep 19

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Clay McKinney, Orchestra Director and Cellist at Parkway Schools located in Chesterfield, Missouri. Clay shares how he developed an incredible passion for teaching, particularly as an Orchestra Director of a middle school. He also offers tips for building a following on social media, and talks about how he built an impressive following of over 10K on his Youtube channel. For more information on Clay: https://www.thecello.online/ You can also find Clay on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube: @thecelloonline If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Sep 5

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Alban Gerhardt. Alban is enjoying a 35 year career as an International Soloist and Chamber Musician. Having performed with most of the major American and European orchestras, Alban shares stories going back to his roots, growing up as a young child fascinated by classical music in a musical environment, with a father who was a violinist in the Berlin Philharmonic. He talks about how he has built an international career over several decades, despite the fact that the cello was not his first love, and he offers his advice to young musicians hoping to follow in his footsteps, and much more. For more information on Alban: https://albangerhardt.com/ You can also find Alban on Instagram and Facebook: @albancello If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Aug 22

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Robert Howard. Robert is a Founder and the Co-Artistic Director, along with Rebecca Merblum, of the Kenya International Chamber Music Festival. He shares his journey growing up as a cellist in metro Atlanta, to his life of teaching and freelancing in the San Francisco bay area. After an incredibly moving trip to Kenya in 2019, Robert and Rebecca were inspired to start the Kenya International Cello Festival, which quickly morphed into a chamber music festival. Robert speaks about the impact they are making in Nairobi by teaching young musicians how to play string instruments, which have been generously donated by many organizations in the US, bringing in faculty to coach chamber music groups, training music teachers to teach the younger students, and training Kenyans how to do repairs on instruments. This is an incredibly inspiring story about how to make a difference in the lives of young students living in the slums of Nairobi, through the power of music! For more information on Robert: https://roberthowardcello.com/ You can also find Robert on Instagram: @rhowardcello For more information on the Kenya International Chamber Music Festival: https://www.kicf.net/tour If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Aug 8

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Clive Greensmith. Clive has been Professor of Cello at the Colburn School Conservatory of Music since 2013. Clive shares about his incredible journey as cellist of the World renowned Tokyo String Quartet for their final 15 years, his position as Principal Cellist of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London, and how those two distinctive careers compared to each other. With his vast teaching experience, Clive also shares about his teaching philosophy, offers advice to young musicians, and much more. For more information on Clive: https://www.clivegreensmith.com/ You can also find Clive on Instagram and Facebook: @clivegreensmith If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Jul 25

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Emily Wright. Emily is the host of The Lonely Cello Podcast. She shares about the many facets of her career, including working as a freelance cellist, an Associate Editor and contributing writer for Strings Magazine, working as a composer, and teaching students of all levels and ages, with a particular skill set geared towards adult students. For more information on Emily: https://emilywright.net/ You can also find Emily on Instagram and Facebook: @emilywrightcello If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Jul 11

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Alisa Weilerstein. Alisa is enjoying a career as an international soloist and chamber musician. In this interview, she shares what the experience of being recognized with a MacArthur “genius grant” Fellowship in 2011 was like, and how it impacted her career. She also talks about how she grew up surrounded by music, never had any doubt she wanted to be a professional cellist, her advice for building an international career and much more! For more information on Alisa: https://alisaweilerstein.com/ You can also find Alisa on Instagram and Facebook: @alisaweilerstein If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Jun 27

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Emilio Colón. Emilio is Professor of Cello at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. After getting off to a rocky start with his teacher Janos Starker, Emilio talks about how he felt that he was dead last amongst his peers on the cello, which in turn motivated him to work as hard as he could to prove that he had what it took to be successful. Shortly after graduating from Indiana, Janos Starker called him and invited him back to join the cello faculty of his alma mater, making him the second youngest professor ever selected to teach at the Jacobs School of Music, at the age of 26. For more information on Emilio: https://emiliocolon.com/ You can also find Emilio on Instagram and Facebook: @colon_emilio If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Jun 13

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Sterling Elliot. Sterling is the 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient and the winner of the Senior Division of the 2019 National Sphinx Competition. He shares about his journey growing up as the cellist in the family string quartet, starting at the age of 5, and he speaks about the impact of winning both the junior and senior divisions of the Sphinx Competition. Sterling also talks about how he has navigated the first couple of years growing a career into an international soloist, picking a manager, and much more. For more information on Sterling: https://sterlingelliott.com/about You can also find Sterling on Instagram: @celloster If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

May 30

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violist, violinist, and composer, Christian Colberg. Christian is currently the Principal Violist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. He shares his amazing story about winning a job in the Baltimore Symphony after only playing the viola for 3 weeks, his journey from there to Cincinnati 17 years later, his compositional philosophy, tips for taking successful auditions, and much more! For more information on Christian: https://www.christiancolberg.com/ You can also find Christian on Facebook and Instagram: @christiancolberg11 To listen to the albums, composed, recorded, engineered, and performed by Christian and Amy: Baylamoose https://classical.music.apple.com/us/album/1736668426 Talking to Myself https://classical.music.apple.com/us/album/1631885946 If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

May 16

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Norman Fischer. Norman is Professor of Cello, and Chair of Chamber Music at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. Norman shares his story of how he first developed his insatiable love of contemporary music. He also talks about his journey forming the Naumburg winning Concord String Quartet to joining the faculty at Dartmouth, then Oberlin, and he gives the inside story of how Rice became one of the most sought after music schools! For more information on Norman Fischer: https://music.rice.edu/faculty/norman-fischer You can also find Norman on Facebook and Instagram @theFischerDuo To listen to the album 2020 Visions: https://www.navonarecords.com/catalog/nv6444/ If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

May 2

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Alex Croxton, Alex is currently a faculty member at Mannes Prep, the Special Music School at the Kaufman Center, the Head of Cello at the School for Strings, and he has a full private studio in NYC. Alex shares about the impact the Suzuki method has had on his ability to work successfully with his students, and how it led to his interest in becoming certified as a teacher trainer. He also speaks about his own journey as a beginner on the cello at the age of 12 and he talks about the consistent building blocks of learning to tackle the cello at any level. For more information on Alex Croxton: https://www.newschool.edu/mannes/faculty/alexander-croxton/ You can also find Alex on Facebook If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Apr 18

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Bassist Andrew Sommer. Andrew is in his second season as a bassist in the Chicago Symphony, after spending 4 years as Principal of the Richmond Symphony. He shares his story about growing up among musician parents, with his mom as his earliest music teacher, his dad paving the way as a bassist in the Atlanta Symphony and much more. For more information on Andrew Sommer: https://cso.org/about/performers/cso-musicians/strings/bass/andrew-sommer/ You can also find Andrew on Facebook & Instagram: @ajsommer If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Apr 4

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist Mike Block. Mike shares about his incredible multi faceted life working not just as a cellist who walks around on stage while playing, but also as a singer, composer, and educator. He also shares how he found success on such a non traditional classical music path, why he was motivated to go this direction in his career, and much more! For more information on Mike Block check out his website: https://www.mikeblockmusic.com/ For more information on 3D printed cellos: https://forte3d.com/ For more information on Mike's cello strap: https://www.cellostrap.com/ For more information on Mike's string camp: https://www.mikeblockstringcamp.com/ You can also find Mike on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube: @blockcello If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Mar 21

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist Julie Albers. She has been the principal cellist of The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra since 2014. They talk about her experience growing up in a family where all of her siblings played instruments, how she ended up in an orchestra, forming the Albers Trio with her sisters, her teaching philosophy, and much more. For more information on Julie: https://content.thespco.org/people/julie-albers/ You can also find Julie on Facebook: @jooliealbers Check out her recording of the Crosmer-Popper Duets recorded with Jeremy Crosmer: https://music.apple.com/us/album/crosmer-popper-duets/1048724091 If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Mar 7

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist and Conductor Eric Jacobsen. Eric is a cellist in Yo-Yo Ma’s SilkRoad Ensemble, the Artistic Director and Co-founder of the Knights Chamber Orchestra and also the Music Director of the Virginia Symphony and the Orlando Philharmonic. They talk about his incredible career on the cello and how he transitioned to a conducting career. Eric shares stories about working with Yo-Yo Ma, starting multiple musical ensembles, and studying with the legendary cellist Harvey Shapiro at Juilliard. For more information on Eric Jacobsen check out his website: http://www.jacobseneric.com/about#conductor You can also find Eric on Instagram: @ejacobsenmusic Facebook: JacobsenEric.com YouTube: @ericjacobsenconductor7573 To hear the performance of "Blue as the Turquoise Night of Neyshabur" with Eric conducting the Greater Bridgeport Symphony: https://youtu.be/0OzUpZRytvk If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Feb 21

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Nathan Chan, Assistant Principal Cello of the Seattle Symphony. They talk about the incredible social media following he has built over the years by creating insightful, interesting and amusing videos around the cello. Nathan also shares his experience working towards the goal of winning a position in a major symphony orchestra and much more. For more information on Nathan Chan check out his website: https://nathanchan.com/ You can also find Nathan on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube: @Nathanchancello If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Feb 7

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Blaise Dejardin, principal cellist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. They talk about what he has been up to over the past 3 years, joining the faculty of his alma mater, the New England Conservatory, his teaching philosophy, filling three openings in the cello section, and much more. For more information on Blaise Dejardin check out his website www.BlaiseDejardin.com For his cello arrangements: www.opuscello.com Copies of his book are also available here: https://www.blaisedejardin.com/shop/audition-day-book or Carriage House Violins https://www.carriagehouseviolins.com/cgi-bin/music/scripts/violin-viola-cello-music.cgi?itemno=BKDEJAAUDITIONOC or in person at Salchow and Sons Bowmakers If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Jan 24

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Paul Watkins. Paul is currently the Professor of Cello at the Yale School of Music. He shares his journey going back to landing Principal Cellist of the BBC Symphony Orchestra at the age of 20, his work as a member of the Nash Ensemble, joining the legendary Emerson String quartet, and even taking up the baton as a conductor, winning the Leeds Conducting Competition in 2002. For more information on Paul: https://music.yale.edu/people/paul-watkins If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out http://www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Jan 10

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Richard Aaron. Richard joined the faculty of the San Francisco Conservatory in the fall of 2024. He shares his incredible journey from landing an orchestra position at the age of 18, to becoming one of the most sought after teachers of our generation! Having been on faculty at the University of Michigan, the Juilliard School, the Cleveland Institute of Music and the New England Conservatory., Richard shares the keys to success on the cello, what he looks for in potential students, and much more. For more information on Richard: https://sfcm.edu/study/faculty/richard-aaron If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out http://www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Dec 20, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Julia Lichten. She has been on the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music since 1989. Julia shares how she first fell in love with the cello, her teaching philosophy and offers sage advice on how to put your best foot forward when applying to summer music programs. For more information on Julia: https://www.msmnyc.edu/faculty/julia-lichten/ If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out http://www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Dec 6, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Keyboardist Chris Fischer, who recently joined the famed jazz fusion group Spyro Gyra. They talk about the moment he discovered this band and how his life was never the same. He shares his amazing journey, modeling his career after this style of music, to living out a dream he never fully allowed himself to imagine, replacing his idol Tom Schuman and actually joining the group! For more information on Chris: https://spyrogyra.com/band-bios/ You can also follow Chris on Instagram and Facebook @chrisfischerkeys If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out http://www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Nov 8, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violinist Lauren Roth, who recently joined the Atlanta Symphony as the new Asst. Concertmaster. They talk about her past experience as Concertmaster of the Tucson Symphony, and how it relates to her current position. Lauren also offers advice on how to prepare for an orchestral audition. For more information on Lauren: https://www.laurenrothviolin.com/ For more information on Lauren's coach, Jo Zakany at Mindful Opus: www.mindfulopus.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out http://www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Oct 25, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Internationally Renowned Cellist Steven Isserlis. After appearing as the Inaugural guest of this podcast in March 2021, Steven returns to celebrate the 100th episode of The Cello Sherpa Podcast and answer questions submitted by audience members. For more information on Steven: http://stevenisserlis.com/ If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out http://www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Oct 11, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist James Kim. He is the Asst. Professor of Cello at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia. They talk about his journey on the cello, his teaching philosophy, and his extremely fortunate path to his new teaching position. He replaces David Starkweather who spent 41 years in that position. For more information on James: https://www.jameskimcello.com/ You can also connect with James on Facebook or Instagram @jamezkim If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out http://www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Sep 27, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellists Robert Jesselson, Professor Emeritus at the University of South Carolina, and Theodore Buchholz, Associate Professor at The University of Arizona. They share their teaching philosophies, and the details of their new book The Cellist's Guide to Scale and Arpeggios. For more information and to purchase The Cellist's Guide to Scale and Arpeggios , visit www.thecellistsguide.com . For more information on Robert Jesselson https://sites.google.com/view/robertjesselsoncello/ For more information on Theodore Buchholz https://cfa.arizona.edu/profile/buchholz/ You can also connect with Robert and Theodore on Facebook If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out http://www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Sep 13, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Conductor William Langley. They talk about his path to his current positions as Resident Conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Music Director of the Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra, and Staff Conductor of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. William also shares his experience beginning conducting at the very young age of 13, and how he founded two orchestras to gain and give hands on experience to everyone involved. For more information on William: http://www.williamrlangley.com/ You can also connect with William on Facebook or Instagram: @langleyconducts If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out http://www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Aug 30, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Kyle Price. They talk about how Kyle became a founding member of the Kasa Quartet, and a member of the Cavani Quartet, replacing his teacher for this coveted position. Kyle also shares his vision that led to him becoming Artistic and Executive Director of the Caroga Lake Music Festival and the Caroga Arts Collective. For more information on Kyle: https://kylebarrettprice.com/ You can also connect with Kyle on Facebook or Instagram @carogaartscollective If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Aug 16, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Jason Calloway. Jason is the cellist of the Amernet String Quartet, Ensemble-in-Residence at Florida International University in Miami. They talk about his love of opera, his journey to a career in chamber music, his affinity for gut strings, and much more. For more information on Jason: https://carta.fiu.edu/music/jason-calloway-2/ You can also connect with Jason on Facebook If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Jul 19, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Elisabeth Remy Johnson, who has been the Principal Harpist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra since 1995. They talk about why she picked the harp, and her incredibly successful journey from majoring in Music and French at Harvard University directly to her position at the ASO. Elisabeth also shares details about founding the Urban Youth Harp Ensemble, the Merian Ensemble, and much more! For more information on Elisabeth: https://www.elisabethremy.com/ You can connect with Elisabeth on Facebook and Instagram @elisremyj If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Jul 12, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brant Taylor, who has been a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra cello section since 1998. Brant shares a behind the scenes look at the most recent cello audition where the committee listened to 197 preliminary auditions. If you are interested in taking auditions, Brant provides a treasure trove of helpful information in these episodes! You can connect with Brant on Facebook and Instagram @batmanvcl For more information on Brant click here: https://cso.org/about/performers/cso-musicians/strings/cello/brant-taylor/ To read his articles on CelloBello click here: http://www.cellobello.com/cello-blog/author/brant-taylor/ Here is an article with Brant's audition tips for the Strad magazine: https://www.thestrad.com/10-tips-for-a-successful-orchestral-audition/14.article Another Interview with Brant: http://coregami.com/blogs/news/meditation-new-zealand-and-how-to-late-bloom-your-way-to-the-top Instructional videos with Brant: http://musaic.nws.edu/search?utf8=✓&query=brant+taylor If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Jul 5, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brant Taylor, who has been a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra cello section since 1998. Brant shares a behind the scenes look at the most recent cello audition where the committee listened to 197 preliminary auditions. If you are interested in taking auditions, Brant provides a treasure trove of helpful information in these episodes! You can connect with Brant on Facebook and Instagram @batmanvcl For more information on Brant click here: https://cso.org/about/performers/cso-musicians/strings/cello/brant-taylor/ To read his articles on CelloBello click here: http://www.cellobello.com/cello-blog/author/brant-taylor/ Here is an article with Brant's audition tips for the Strad magazine: https://www.thestrad.com/10-tips-for-a-successful-orchestral-audition/14.article Another Interview with Brant: http://coregami.com/blogs/news/meditation-new-zealand-and-how-to-late-bloom-your-way-to-the-top Instructional videos with Brant: http://musaic.nws.edu/search?utf8=✓&query=brant+taylor If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Jun 21, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Sophie Shao, Assistant Professor of Cello at the University of Connecticut. They talk about her experience attending the Curtis Institute of Music at the age of 13, experience with competing in major competitions, her teaching influences, and much more! For more information on Sophie, visit: https://www.sophieshao.com/ You can also find Sophie on Facebook and Instagram: @shaosophie1 YouTube: @shaocello To Listen to Sophie's latest album, CanCan Macabre, visit Apple Music, or Spotify. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Jun 7, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Camden Shaw, founding member of the Dover Quartet. They talk about his journey from a student at the Curtis Institute of Music, to becoming a founding member of the Dover Quartet, which was named one of the greatest string quartets of the last 100 years by BBC Music Magazine! Camden also shares his views on what it takes to project inside a string quartet, and much more. For more information on Camden, visit: https://www.doverquartet.com/about/camden-shaw For more information on the Dover Quartet: https://www.doverquartet.com/ You can also find Camden on Facebook and Instagram: @cellomonk YouTube: @CelloMonk If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

May 24, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews pianist and radio host Christopher O'Riley. They talk about Chris spending over 20 years as the host of the incredibly popular weekly National Public Radio program "From the Top." For more information on Chris, visit: http://christopheroriley.com You can also find Chris on Facebook and Instagram: @christopher_oriley_pianist YouTube: @ChristopherORiley360 Check out Chris's new podcast "Over the Top with Christopher O'Riley" Available on Apple, Spotify and all other major podcast platforms. Here is a link to Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/over-the-top-with-christopher-oriley/id1747400029 Chris' recording of The Well-Tempered Clavier Book will be released on PARMA’s Navona label on July 12, stay tuned to his website for details. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

May 10, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Zlatomir Fung, who joins the cello faculty of The Juilliard School in the fall of 2024. They talk about how this appointment came about, his teaching philosophy, his major influences and much more! For more information on Zlatomir, visit: www.zlatomirfung.com You can also find Zlatomir on Facebook and Instagram: @zfungcello YouTube: @zlatomirfung6876 If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com

Apr 26, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist and social media sensation Ken James Kubota. They talk about his musical influences growing up, his time at Juilliard and the genesis of his incredible success on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. For more information on Ken, visit: https://www.kenjameskubota.com/ You can also find Ken on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok: @kenjameskubota To watch Ken's videos with JHMJams on YouTube: @JHMJams For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa

Apr 19, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist and social media sensation Ken James Kubota. They talk about his musical influences growing up, his time at Juilliard and the genesis of his incredible success on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. For more information on Ken, visit: https://www.kenjameskubota.com/ You can also find Ken on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok: @kenjameskubota To watch Ken's videos with JHMJams on YouTube: @JHMJams For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa

Apr 5, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews High Performance Consultant Steve Tashjian. They take a deep dive in to the similarities between high performing athletes and musicians, and how he sees creative minds in both fields. Steve shares advice on how to perform at your best by managing performance anxiety, and maintaining proper focus. He talks about how this applies to musicians, athletes, and organizations. If you feel as though you could perform better under pressure, then don't skip this episode! For more information on Steve, and his companies visit: www.elevationprox.com and www.bombshelterbeats.com You can reach Steve by email: Stashjian@elevationprox.com Steve@bombshelterbeats.com You can find Steve on LinkedIn and Instagram: @stashjian & @bombshelterbeats For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa

Mar 29, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews High Performance Consultant Steve Tashjian. They take a deep dive in to the similarities between high performing athletes and musicians, and how he sees creative minds in both fields. Steve shares advice on how to perform at your best by managing performance anxiety, and maintaining proper focus. He talks about how this applies to musicians, athletes, and organizations. If you feel as though you could perform better under pressure, then don't skip this episode! For more information on Steve, and his companies visit: www.elevationprox.com and www.bombshelterbeats.com You can reach Steve by email: Stashjian@elevationprox.com Steve@bombshelterbeats.com You can find Steve on LinkedIn and Instagram: @stashjian & @bombshelterbeats For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa

Mar 22, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Sam Viguerie, who has been a member of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for two seasons. They talk about Sam's journey through high school and college on his way to this orchestra. Sam shares stories about his experience working behind the scenes at auditions, and gives insight as to what it's like going from one side of the screen to the other. For more information on Sam, visit: https://www.indianapolissymphony.org/profile/sam-viguerie/ You can also find Sam on Facebook and Instagram: @sam_vigz For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa

Mar 8, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Irish Singer, Harpist and Violinist, Tara McNeill. Tara has been the violinist for the Celtic Woman for 8 years. They talk about her journey to this world famous group, what it's like to be on the road with them, how she manages to dance and play the violin, and much more! For more information on Tara, visit: www.taramcneill.com Order her new CD recorded with her husband, pianist Alexander Bernstein "Across the Atlantic" on Tara's website. The CD is also available on all the music streaming platforms. Tara is currently on the road for Celtic Woman's 20th Anniversary Tour Tour dates available at: www.celticwoman.com Order the new 20th Anniversary album on the website. You can also find Tara on Facebook and Instagram:@taramcneillmusic For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa

Feb 23, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Justin Goldsmith. Justin is a member of the Euclid String Quartet who are celebrating their 25th anniversary season. They talk about how his love of chamber music has shaped his career, and he shares what it's like to choose a career path surrounded by performing and teaching as part of a small ensemble. For more information on Justin, visit: https://music.nd.edu/people/justin-goldsmith/ You can also find Justin on Facebook. For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa

Feb 9, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Steven Doane, Professor of Cello at the Eastman School of Music. They talk about his experience as Principal Cellist of both the Milwaukee Symphony, and the Rochester Philharmonic, through his appointment to the Eastman School of Music. Steven shares his teaching philosophy, offers music school audition advice, and much more. For more information on Steven, visit: https://www.esm.rochester.edu/directory/doane-steven/ For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa

Jan 26, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Desmond Hoebig, Professor of Cello at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. They talk about his experience performing with 5 major orchestras, including Principal Cello of the orchestras of Cleveland, Houston and Cincinnati, and making the transition to full-time teaching. Desmond also offers advice on how to perform at your best for college and orchestral auditions. For more information on Desmond, visit: https://music.rice.edu/faculty/desmond-hoebig For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa

Jan 19, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Desmond Hoebig, Professor of Cello at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. They talk about his experience performing with 5 major orchestras, including Principal Cello of the orchestras of Cleveland, Houston and Cincinnati, and making the transition to full-time teaching. Desmond also offers advice on how to perform at your best for college and orchestral auditions. For more information on Desmond, visit: https://music.rice.edu/faculty/desmond-hoebig For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa

Jan 12, 2024

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Mark Kosower, principal cellist of the Cleveland Orchestra. Mark compares his career approach to "fishing with many poles" and following what ever you catch. They talk about the journey to his position in Cleveland, building an extremely versatile career, and he shares his teaching philosophy. For more information on Mark, visit: https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/discover/meet-the-musicians/cellos/kosower-mark/ You can also find Mark on Facebook and Instagram: @markkosower For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @theCelloSherpa

Dec 29, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violinist Jennifer Roig-Francoli, Author, Violinist, and Alexander Technique Coach for Musicians. They talk about her journey through childhood where she was focused completely on the violin, to her life changing discovery of the Alexander Technique. Jennifer's book "Make Great Music with Ease" officially releases on January 7th. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=make+great+music+with+ease&crid=3W2BDWHMC48G8&sprefix=make+great%2Caps%2C105&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_10 For more information on Jennifer, visit: https://artoffreedom.me/ You can also find Jennifer on Facebook and Instagram: @Jennifer.roigfrancoli For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads @theCelloSherpa

Dec 15, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violinist Robyn Bollinger, who is the Concertmaster of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. They talk about growing up in the Philadelphia area being surrounded by two musician parents, and their many musician friends. She shares what it was like to make her debut with the Philadelphia orchestra at the age of 12, her incredible ground breaking multi media musical projects she created and took on the road, and how she accomplished winning a Concertmaster job without previously holding a full time orchestra position. For more information on Robyn, visit: https://www.robynbollingerviolin.com/ You can also find Robyn on Facebook and Instagram: @robynkbviolin For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads @theCelloSherpa

Dec 1, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Ray Kim, who is one of the newest members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra cello section. They talk about Ray's path from a childhood in South Korea through Atlanta for High School. When a global pandemic affected his ability to stay in the U.S., Ray returned to South Korea for mandatory military service, taught himself to play the trombone and still managed to find his way back to the Atlanta Symphony to land a job in the cello section. For more information on Ray, visit: https://www.aso.org/artists/detail/ray-kim You can also find Ray on Facebook and Instagram: @hyugraykim For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads @theCelloSherpa

Nov 17, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Ofra Harnoy. They talk about how she built an International career, she shares stories about studying with William Pleeth, Mstislav Rostropovich, and Jacqueline du Pré, and she shares details on her new recording of the Elgar and Lalo Cello concertos. For more information on Ofra, visit: www.ofraharnoy.ca You can also find Ofra on Instagram: @ofraharnoy YouTube: @OfraHarnoyVideos For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads @theCelloSherpa

Nov 10, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Oboist Master Gunnery Sergeant Leslye Barrett and Clarinetist Master Gunnery Sergeant Michelle Urzynicok. They share all the details about their extremely unique careers as members of "The Presidents Own" United States Marine Band. For more information on Michelle: https://www.marineband.marines.mil/About/Members/Article/2605225/master-gunnery-sgt-michelle-urzynicok/ You can also find Michelle on Facebook and Instagram @michurzy For more information on Leslye: https://www.marineband.marines.mil/About/Members/Article/2603767/master-gunnery-sgt-leslye-barrett/ You can also find Leslye on Facebook and Instagram @leslyebarrett For more information and to support the program Voices of Valor that works with Veterans: https://www.voicesofvalor.org/ For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads @theCelloSherpa

Nov 3, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Julio Fernandez, who has been the guitarist for the group Spyro Gyra for nearly 40 years. They talk about his journey from Cuba to Hoboken, NJ as a young child, to finding his way through his high school music program on the Tuba and then landing his gig with Spyro Gyra. For more information and to support Voices of Valor: https://www.voicesofvalor.org/ For more information on Julio: https://spyrogyra.com/band-bios/ You can also find Julio on Facebook or Instagram: @JulioFernandezMusic For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads @theCelloSherpa

Oct 20, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Myron Lutzke, Principal Cellist of New York's Orchestra of St. Lukes and NYC based freelancer. They talk about the skills necessary to build a freelance career and Myron shares his experience attending Juilliard, while holding down a professional orchestra job, and working with two of the most influential teachers of our time, Leonard Rose and Harvey Shapiro. For more information on Myron Lutzke: https://oslmusic.org/bios/myron-lutzke/ https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/people/myron-lutzke For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads @theCelloSherpa

Oct 6, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Austin Huntington, Principal Cellist of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. They talk about how he found himself being appointed principal cello at only 20 years old! Austin also shares what motivated him early on, and talks about how during the pandemic he returned to school to study at Indiana University with Eric Kim, where he completed a Masters Degree in cello performance, coupled with a minor in social work. For more information on Austin Huntington: https://www.austinhuntington.com/ You can find Austin on Facebook and Instagram @austincello For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads @theCelloSherpa

Sep 22, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Crispin Campbell. They talk about his decades of experience teaching students at the Interlochen Arts Academy, the importance of learning to improvise, his advice for success and much more. You can find Crispin Campbell on Facebook and Instagram For more information on Clazz International Music Festival in Italy: https://www.clazzmusicfestival.com/ For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram and Threads @theCelloSherpa

Sep 8, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cantor Tracey Scher. She was appointed to The Temple, based in Atlanta, GA in July of 2022. They talk about her journey from an Opera Singer to becoming a Cantor. She shares why it was personally important to her, the process required to complete the training, and the difference between life as an opera singer vs her current role working with The Temple and congregation as a cantor. You can find Tracey on Facebook and here: https://www.the-temple.org/cantortraceyscher For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram @theCelloSherpa

Aug 25, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Robin Zeh, NYC based freelance violinist. They talk about her life as a highly sought after freelancer in the Greater New York area, and the skills it takes to be successful. She also shares the ins and outs of working in a Broadway pit orchestra. You can find Robin on Facebook and on Instagram. @robinzeh5 For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram @theCelloSherpa

Aug 18, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, talks about his recent experience with a wedding gig scam. He offers 5 tips to avoid falling victim to these sophisticated scammers. For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram @theCelloSherpa

Aug 11, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir, Assistant Professor of Cello at the University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music. They talk about her new position in Cincinnati, the benefits of daily improvising, her new album MARROW: The 6 Suites for Solo Cello by J.S. Bach, and much more. To purchase Saeunn's latest recording: https://www.sonoluminus.com/store/marrow For more information, visit Saeunn's website www.saeunn.com Check out Saeunn's online course "The Cello Sound Alchemy" at www.saeunn.com/sound On Facebook and Instagram @SaeunnCello or join the Facebook group "The Cello Journey" For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram @theCelloSherpa

Jul 28, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cincinnati Symphony Cellist Nicholas Mariscal. They talk about his experience growing up first as a visual artist, then transitioning to a pianist, composer and cellist. Nick also shares his audition strategy, that contributed to his recent winning streak of orchestra auditions. To check out Nick's recordings on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Zw4CLYSGiaIAak7f0pOuB?si=A13VwdiORaahF_Err7wGAw You can find Nick on Facebook and Instagram @Mariscal_cello For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram @theCelloSherpa

Jul 14, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Dariusz Skoraczewski, principal cellist of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. They talk about his experience growing up behind the Iron Curtain in Warsaw Poland, his participation in international competitions, and his orchestral audition journey to his principal position in the Baltimore Symphony where he has remained since 2011. For more information on Dariusz Skoraczewski: www.dskora.com For more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram @theCelloSherpa

Jul 7, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, brings on guest Host Amy McDougal to interview cellists Dariusz Skoraczewski, Peter Garrett, and Joel Dallow. Cameron Robertson, who is a Luthier, and also makes bows and rosin, joins the panel as the resident rosin expert. There was so much to talk about in this episode that it took up two episodes! For more information on Dariusz Skoraczewski, http://www.dskora.com/ Peter Garrett, https://petergarrettcello.com/ Cameron Robertson, https://cameronsviolinworkshop.com/ Instagram: @camluthier Amy McDougal, https://www.CLEAResources.com/ Check out our newest Sponsor: Tamarack Arts Online String Intensive www.tamarackarts.org/enroll To receive a 15% discount, enter the code "Sherpa15" at checkout If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram @theCelloSherpa

Jun 30, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, brings on guest Host Amy McDougal to interview cellists Dariusz Skoraczewski, Peter Garrett, and Joel Dallow. Cameron Robertson, who is a Luthier, and also makes bows and rosin, joins the panel as the resident rosin expert. There was so much to talk about in this episode that it took up two episodes! For more information on Dariusz Skoraczewski, http://www.dskora.com/ Peter Garrett, https://petergarrettcello.com/ Cameron Robertson, https://cameronsviolinworkshop.com/ Instagram: @camluthier Amy McDougal, https://www.CLEAResources.com/ Check out our newest Sponsor: Tamarack Arts Online String Intensive www.tamarackarts.org/enroll To receive a 15% discount, enter the code "Sherpa15" at checkout If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram @theCelloSherpa

Jun 16, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Bion Tsang, who is Professor of Cello at the University of Texas at Austin, Butler School of Music. They talk about what it was like to make his debut with the New York Philharmonic at the age of 11, and how at the age of 19, he won the bronze medal in the 8th international Tchaikovsky Competition, which at the time made him the youngest prizewinner on the cello. Bion shares how this early success influenced his career and teaching style and much more! For more information on Bion, visit: www.biontsang.com To purchase Bion's latest recording: https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0C277RM5W?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&refMarker=dm_wcp_af_r&ref=dm_sh_Kp6YHQMPxWasKW01drpXvVCMp&musicTerritory=US You can also find Bion on YouTube: @BionTsangMusic Check out our newest Sponsor: Tamarack Arts Online String Intensive www.tamarackarts.org/enroll To receive a 15% discount, enter the code "Sherpa15" at checkout If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram @theCelloSherpa

Jun 2, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Wendy Warner who is the Assistant Professor of Cello at Columbus State University’s Schwob School of Music. They talk about what it was like to make her solo debut with the Chicago Symphony at the age of 14, her experience studying with Rostropovich, and her amazing set of performances at the Fourth International Rostropovich Cello Competition earning her the top prize. She was only 18 years old at the time. For more information on Wendy, visit: https://www.columbusstate.edu/profiles/warner-wendy or visit her website: http://www.wendywarnercello.com/ You can also find Wendy on Facebook If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram @theCelloSherpa

May 19, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Zlatomir Fung, winner of the 2019 International Tchaikovsky Competition. They talk about his experience preparing for the biggest stage to his successful achievement as not only the youngest winner of the cello division, at the age of 20, but also the first American to win the gold medal in over 4 decades! For more information on Zlatomir, visit: www.zlatomirfung.com You can also find Zlatomir on Facebook Instagram: @zfungcello YouTube: @zlatomirfung6876 If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram @theCelloSherpa

May 12, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist John Haines-Eitzen, Cornell University Senior Lecturer and Artist-in-Residence. They talk about his journey from rural Pennsylvania to the Philadelphia Orchestra, and then onto his current position at Cornell University. John also takes a deep dive in to his experimentation with cutting edge cello technology. For more information on John, visit: www.saddleridermusic.com You can also find John on Facebook and Instagram: @saddle_rider_music If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram @theCelloSherpa

May 5, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist John Haines-Eitzen, Cornell University Senior Lecturer and Artist-in-Residence. They talk about his journey from rural Pennsylvania to the Philadelphia Orchestra, and then onto his current position at Cornell University. John also takes a deep dive in to his experimentation with cutting edge cello technology. For more information on John, visit: www.saddleridermusic.com You can also find John on Facebook and Instagram: @saddle_rider_music If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram @theCelloSherpa

Apr 21, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist Ofra Harnoy, and Trumpeter Mike Herriott. They talk about their vast experience performing all over the world and offer advice on how the landscape has shifted when it comes to engaging a manager, and handling recording projects. They also share the incredible details behind their latest recording projects. For more information on Ofra, visit: www.ofraharnoy.ca For more information on Mike, visit: www.mikeherriott.com To check out their videos: YouTube: @OfraHarnoyVideos If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram @theCelloSherpa

Apr 7, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brannon Cho, cellist, who is the first prize winner of the prestigious 6th International Paolo Competition and is also a top prize winner of the Queen Elisabeth, Naumburg, and Cassadó International Cello Competitions. Brannon shares his journey to leading a life as both a highly sought after soloist, and chamber musician. He also shares his advice on how to handle performance anxiety and uncomfortably sweaty situations. For more information on Brannon, visit: www.brannoncho.com Instagram: @bran.non YouTube: @BrannonCho Facebook If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram @theCelloSherpa

Mar 24, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Carter Brey, Principal Cellist of the New York Philharmonic. Carter shares his experience leading a life as both a highly sought after soloist, and as a principal cellist. He also shares his philosophy on leadership, and gives insight as to what kinds of qualities help musicians achieve a successful audition for the New York Philharmonic. For more information on Carter, visit: https://nyphil.org/about-us/artists/carter-brey#artist-bio If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram @theCelloSherpa

Mar 10, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Anthony Arnone, Associate Professor of Cello at the University of Iowa School of Music. They talk about his book “The Art of Listening” where he interviews 13 of the top cello teachers of our time, sharing valuable insights about performing, teaching, music, and life. For more information on Anthony, visit: https://music.uiowa.edu/people/anthony-arnone To order Anthony's book "The Art of Listening" visit: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Listening-Conversations-Cellists/dp/1433162938/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=anthony+arnone&qid=1604066846&sr=8-1 If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram @theCelloSherpa

Feb 24, 2023

Welcome to episode #50! The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Mary Beth Bryant, Atlanta based cellist, teacher and clinician. Mary Beth speaks about her experience teaching students age 4-18 and how she applies her extensive Suzuki training to her teaching style. For more information about Mary Beth: visit www.cellolessonswithmarybeth.com Instagram - @cellolessonswithmarybeth Youtube - @lessonswithmb If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram @theCelloSherpa

Feb 10, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Janet Horvath, former Associate Principal Cellist of the Minnesota Orchestra and Author of "Playing Less Hurt." We talk about her struggle with overcoming her own hearing injury, and we introduce her newest book, slated for release on February 28, "The Cello Still Sings" For more information on Janet Horvath - https://www.janethorvath.com/ The Cello Still Sings - https://mybook.to/CelloJH A Generational Story of the Holocaust and of the Transformative Power of Music preorders Jan 1.2023 , pub date February 28, 2023 To purchase a copy of Janet's book "Playing Less Hurt" click here: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Less-Hurt-Prevention-Musicians/dp/1423488466 If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on instagram @theCello Sherpa

Jan 27, 2023

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Janet Horvath, former Associate Principal Cellist of the Minnesota Orchestra and Author of "Playing Less Hurt." We talk about her struggle with overcoming her own hearing injury, and we introduce her newest book, slated for release on February 28, "The Cello Still Sings" For more information on Janet Horvath - https://www.janethorvath.com/ The Cello Still Sings - https://mybook.to/CelloJH A Generational Story of the Holocaust and of the Transformative Power of Music preorders Jan 1.2023 , pub date February 28, 2023 To purchase a copy of Janet's book "Playing Less Hurt" click here: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Less-Hurt-Prevention-Musicians/dp/1423488466 If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on instagram @theCello Sherpa

Jan 13, 2023

In case you missed this episode last season, this is a rebroadcast! The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Yo-Yo Ma. Yo-Yo offers advice to young musicians, shares his views on the role of music in our world today, and much more! For more information on Yo-Yo Ma, check out his website www.yo-yoma.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on instagram @theCello Sherpa

Dec 30, 2022

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Wick Simmons, a freelance cellist living in the NYC area. Wick speaks about his experience touring for nearly a year with the Tony award winning show "The Bands Visit" and gives us an insight as to what life has been like putting together a freelance career in a post pandemic era. For more information about Wick, visit www.WickSimmonsCellist.com Or on Instagram @WickSimmons If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Instagram @theCelloSherpa

Dec 16, 2022

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Kevin Case, Founder and Principal of Case Arts Law who represents musicians and artists in labor and employment matters. Kevin gives us an update on the state of orchestra contracts, and shares his experience as a professional musician compared to the life of an attorney representing over two dozen orchestras in collective bargaining. For more information about Kevin visit www.CaseArtsLaw.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Nov 15, 2022

Joel Dallow, Producer and Host of The Cello Sherpa Podcast, gives a short status update.

Sep 23, 2022

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Janet Horvath, Cellist and Author of "Playing Less Hurt." We talk about her career as Associate Principal cellist of the Minnesota Orchestra from 1980-2012, and what led her down the path to becoming an award-winning advocate for injury prevention. She also offers her 5 step advice on how to stay injury free. To purchase a copy of Janet's book "Playing Less Hurt" click here: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Less-Hurt-Prevention-Musicians/dp/1423488466 If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter and instagram @theCello Sherpa

Sep 16, 2022

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Jonathan Colbert, Double Bass Professor for the University of Memphis Scheidt School of Music. We talk about his journey as a black man growing up in the "not so diverse" world of classical music. He shares the challenges he has faced, we discuss the current situation in orchestras, and he offers potential solutions for increasing diversity in the modern orchestra. For more information on Jonathan: https://www.memphis.edu/music/bios/colbert_j.php If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter and instagram @theCello Sherpa

Sep 9, 2022

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Jonathan Colbert, Double Bass Professor for the University of Memphis Scheidt School of Music. We talk about his journey as a black man growing up in the "not so diverse" world of classical music. He shares the challenges he has faced, we discuss the current situation in orchestras, and he offers potential solutions for increasing diversity in the modern orchestra. For more information on Jonathan: https://www.memphis.edu/music/bios/colbert_j.php If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter and instagram @theCello Sherpa

Aug 26, 2022

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Hans Jørgen Jensen, cello professor at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music. We talk about his journey to becoming one of the most respected teachers of our generation, his teaching style, his method books, and we take a deep dive into intonation. For more information on Hans' method books, check out www.practicemind.com or www.cellomind.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter and instagram @theCello Sherpa

Aug 12, 2022

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Matt Haimovitz, Associate Professor of Cello at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music in Montreal. We talk about what it was like to make his debut at the age of 13 as soloist with Zubin Mehta and the Israel Philharmonic, and his incredible journey to where he is today. For more information on Matt, his recordings, and record label, check out https://oxingalerecords.com/catalogue/ If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter and instagram @theCello Sherpa

Jul 29, 2022

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Tony Mazzocchi, trombonist, Director of Montclair State University’s John J. Cali School of Music, and Co-Director, along with his wife Deborah Buck, of the Kinhaven Music School located in Vermont. We talk about his transition from a career primarily based around trombone performance to a full-time arts administrator. We also discuss the unique environment being fostered at Kinhaven, and what his role encompasses as Director of both the Kinhaven Music School, and Montclair State University. For more information on Tony and the programs he is associated with, check out www.kinhaven.org and www.montclair.edu/music If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter and instagram @theCello Sherpa

Jul 15, 2022

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Christine Smith, host of the Musicians vs the World Podcast. She also serves as the Director of Sound and Music, and Composer-in-Residence for RPR Studios, and is a founding partner of the content development company, Frosted Lens Entertainment. We talk about her struggle with a potential career ending injury, and how it changed her focus and work as a professional musician. For more information on Christine Smith https://www.smithsoundmusic.com/biography.html To check out Christine's podcast (If you like this one, you will like hers!) https://frostedlens.com/musicians-vs-the-world For more information on Insurance for teachers https://www.mtna.org Health care access for professional musicians https://www.musichealthalliance.com American Federation of Musicians https://www.afm.org If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter and instagram @theCello Sherpa

Jul 1, 2022

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Alan Stepansky, Professor of Cello/Chair of Strings at the Peabody Conservatory, and Professor of cello for the orchestral training program at the Manhattan School of Music. He talks about his journey as a substitute in the Boston Symphony, to the Associate Principal Cello of the New York Philharmonic up to his current teaching positions. He shares details about his teaching style, philosophy, and advice for how to be successful in a multi-faceted music career. For more information on Alan Stepansky, check out his website: www.alanstepansky.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter and instagram @theCello Sherpa

Jun 17, 2022

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brant Taylor, who has been a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra cello section since 1998. He is also a member of the faculty at DePaul University's School of Music. They talk about his journey through chamber music followed by his incredible early success in multiple orchestra auditions and Brant also shares details about his teaching style and philosophy. You can connect with Brant on Facebook and Instagram @batmanvcl For more information on Brant click here: https://cso.org/about/performers/cso-musicians/strings/cello/brant-taylor/ To read his articles on CelloBello click here: http://www.cellobello.com/cello-blog/author/brant-taylor/ Here is an article with Brant's audition tips for the Strad magazine: https://www.thestrad.com/10-tips-for-a-successful-orchestral-audition/14.article Another Interview with Brant: http://coregami.com/blogs/news/meditation-new-zealand-and-how-to-late-bloom-your-way-to-the-top Instructional videos with Brant: http://musaic.nws.edu/search?utf8=✓&query=brant+taylor If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter and instagram @theCello Sherpa

Jun 3, 2022

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Yo-Yo Ma. Yo-Yo offers advice to young musicians, shares his views on the role of music in our world today, and much more! For more information on Yo-Yo Ma, check out his website www.yo-yoma.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter and instagram @theCello Sherpa

May 20, 2022

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Robert DeMaine, principal cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. They talk about growing up into a musical family in Oklahoma City, his journey to the LA Phil, and he shares tales about his most memorable concert experiences over many decades of performances. For more information on Robert DeMaine, check out his website www.robertdemaine.com Bob's Beethoven recording will be released on July 8 through Leaf Music. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter and instagram @theCello Sherpa

May 6, 2022

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Carly Troyer and Aspen Jacobsen, high school Seniors at the Interlochen Arts Academy. They share what daily life is like at Interlochen, how studying there has influenced their college and career decisions, and give insight in to their individual song writing processes. For more information on Aspen Jacobsen: https://aspenjacobsen.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AspenJacobsenMusic/ https://www.youtube.com/aspenjacobsen https://www.instagram.com/aspenjacobsenmusic/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/2CEccajlQz83jV6lfiXW1X?si=FYrDoTE4SBOt0VD3ITLd8A&nd=1 Amazon Music Apple Music You can find Carly Troyer: on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music and Instagram @carly.bee.records If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter and instagram @theCello Sherpa

Apr 22, 2022

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Noa Kageyama, who is a Performance Psychologist on faculty at The Juilliard School and the New World Symphony. They talk about his journey from a violinist to becoming one of the leading experts in the field of performance psychology. Noa also shares about the work he does with musicians and educators to help manage performance anxiety through extensive training and exercises focused on how to help you perform at your best under pressure. For more information on Noa Kageyama and the groundbreaking work that he does, visit https://bulletproofmusician.com Here is a link to The Bulletproof Musician Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bulletproof-musician/id1402378177 Here is the link to the blog Noa spoke about on the podcast: https://bulletproofmusician.com/how-to-make-performance-anxiety-an-asset-instead-of-a-liability/ If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter and instagram @theCello Sherpa

Apr 8, 2022

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Khari Joyner, Assistant Professor of Cello at Baldwin Wallace University. They talk about his journey through the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Talent Development Program to his 3 degrees at the Juilliard School, and his experience landing a Faculty position at Baldwin Wallace University. For more information on Khari Joyner, visit www.kharijoyner.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Mar 25, 2022

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Baltimore Symphony Orchestra violinist, Ellen Pendleton Troyer. They talk about her journey to the BSO, her experience working with Leonard Bernstein while attending Juilliard, and her versatility on the violin. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Mar 11, 2022

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Jennifer Kloetzel, Professor of Cello, Head of Performance and Head of Strings at the University of California Santa Barbara, and Bob Koenig, Professor and Head of Collaborative Piano, Chair of the Music Department and Head of Performance at the University of California Santa Barbara. They talk about releasing their new album, Beethoven: The Conquering Hero – Complete work works for cello and piano, and give a step by step guide as to what you should consider when undertaking a project like this. For more information on Jennifer Kloetzel, or to purchase their new album, visit https://jkcello.com or to contact her https://music.ucsb.edu/people/faculty/jennifer-kloetzel You can also follow her on instagram @jkcellodiva For more information on Bob Koenig visit https://music.ucsb.edu/people/faculty/robert-koenig. Follow Bob on Twitter @CollaborativeRK or instagram @collaborativepianoguy If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Feb 25, 2022

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Chris French, Associate Principal Cellist of the Houston Symphony. They talk about developing a proper exercise routine to stay healthy and injury free. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Feb 9, 2022

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Blaise Dejardin, principal cellist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. They speak about his journey from attending the New England Conservatory to immediately winning a position in the cello section at the age of 23 years old, landing the principal position 10 years later, and the recent release of his new book "Audition Day" - Your Guide for a Successful Orchestral Cello Audition. For more information on Blaise Dejardin check out his website www.BlaiseDejardin.com For his cello arrangements: www.opuscello.com Copies of his book are also available here: https://www.blaisedejardin.com/shop/audition-day-book or Carriage House Violins https://www.carriagehouseviolins.com/cgi-bin/music/scripts/violin-viola-cello-music.cgi?itemno=BKDEJAAUDITIONOC or in person at Salchow and Sons Bowmakers If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Jan 28, 2022

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Dr. Dan Benardot, Professor of Nutrition at Emory University and creator of a new course entitled "Nutrition for the Performing Arts." They speak about the best way to fuel your body for maximum performance, and how to maintain optimum energy balance throughout the day. Dr. Benardot was previously Professor of Nutrition, and Professor of Kinesiology and Health at Georgia State University (GSU). He has also served as nutritionist for many US Olympic teams, including the 1996 Gold Medal winning USA Gymnastics team, and served as nutritionist for the Atlanta Falcons for several years leading up to their 2017 NFC Championship. You can Follow Dr. Dan Benardot on LinkedIn or Twitter @DrDanBenardot If you are interested in picking up one of Dr. Benardot's books "Advanced Sports Nutrition" Its available here: https://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Sports-Nutrition-Dan-Benardot/dp/1492593095/ref=sr_1_1?crid=10A37CVBUBP4J&keywords=advanced+sports+nutrition+3rd+edition&qid=1643244493&sprefix=advanced+sports%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-1 If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

Jan 14, 2022

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brinton Smith, principal cellist of the Houston Symphony, faculty member of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University and the Aspen Music Festival. They talk about the rigorous process of taking auditions, what works, and what doesn't, and Brinton offers creative solutions to help improve upon the current system. For more information on Brinton Smith, check out his website www.brintonaverilsmith.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

Jan 7, 2022

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brinton Smith, principal cellist of the Houston Symphony, faculty member of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University and the Aspen Music Festival. They talk about the rigorous process of taking auditions, what works, and what doesn't, and Brinton offers creative solutions to help improve upon the current system. For more information on Brinton Smith, check out his website www.brintonaverilsmith.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com

Dec 10, 2021

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Stephanie Voss, the owner of Voss Violins located in Atlanta, GA. They talk about the rigorous process it took just for her to get admitted to school in Germany, her extensive training before coming to the US, and she shares her tips for maintaining your string instrument as the seasons change. For more information on Stephanie Voss, visit www.vossviolins.com For string instrument rentals visit www.violinrentaldirect.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Dec 3, 2021

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's cello section, Rainer Eudeikis, Brad Ritchie, and Tommy Carpenter. In this two part series, they discuss sitting on the audition panel and listening to 99 cellists audition from behind the screen. They share advice on what they were listening for, and give tips on how to play a winning audition. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Nov 26, 2021

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's cello section, Rainer Eudeikis, Brad Ritchie, and Tommy Carpenter. In this two part series, they discuss sitting on the audition panel and listening to 99 cellists audition from behind the screen. They share advice on what they were listening for, and give tips on how to play a winning audition. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Nov 12, 2021

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Kevin Case, Founder and Principal of Case Arts Law who represents musicians and artists in labor and employment matters. Kevin shares the details of his journey from professional violinist to one of the most sought after attorneys in our industry, representing dozens of orchestras across the country. We also chat about the basics of collective bargaining and the value of unions in the orchestra business. For more information about Kevin visit www.CaseArtsLaw.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Oct 29, 2021

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Amy McDougal, attorney and the President and Founder of Clearesources. We talk about her journey from flutist to attorney and she highlights legal essentials around the business of the music profession. For more information about her company visit www.CLEAResources.com You can follow Amy McDougal on twitter @Ethivenger If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Oct 15, 2021

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Avi Friedlander, Cellist and Director of the Barston Suzuki Center at the Music Institute of Chicago. He shares his experience in becoming certified to teach Suzuki, starting his own school, and transitioning to his current position. Avi also talks about composing his own arrangements of popular rock tunes which can be found on his YouTube channel. For more information about Avi Friedlander, visit www.avicello.com For more information about the Barston Suzuki Center, visit https://www.musicinst.org/suzuki If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Oct 1, 2021

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews George Marriner Maull, Artistic Director of The Discovery Orchestra. Maestro Maull shares his experience in the process of building an orchestra whose mission it is to teach listening skills that help people really connect with classical music along with his advice for younger musicians. For more information on The Discovery Orchestra and their many programs/videos available to watch, visit www.discoveryorchestra.org If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Sep 17, 2021

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Julia Bruskin, cellist in the MET Opera Orchestra, founding member of the Claremont trio, and Co-Artistic Director of the Skaneateles Festival. She shares her experience of incredibly early professional success with the Claremont trio, and her journey to landing a position in the MET cello section, along with advice for young musicians on preparing for a versatile career. For more information on the Claremont trio, visit www.claremonttrio.com If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Sep 3, 2021

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Amy Pollard, Professor of Bassoon at the University of Georgia Hugh Hodgson School of Music. She shares details about the bassoon and the art of reed making, along with strategies for coping with and conquering performance anxiety. If you are interested in checking out the latest Classical Classroom Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/classical-classroom/id652457835?i=1000530315823 If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Aug 20, 2021

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir, Associate Professor of Cello and Chamber Music at the University of Washington in Seattle. She shares the story of her journey to this faculty position, her teaching philosophy and her secrets to staying motivated. For more information, visit Saeunn's website www.saeunn.com Check out Saeunn's online course "The Cello Sound Alchemy" at www.saeunn.com/sound On Facebook and Instagram @SaeunnCello or join the Facebook group "The Cello Journey" If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Aug 6, 2021

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Eric Kim, Professor of Cello at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He offers advice on how to prepare for orchestra auditions and shares his wealth of experience as principal cellist of the Cincinnati Symphony, the San Diego Symphony, and the Denver Symphony. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Jul 23, 2021

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Joseph Young, Peabody Conservatory's Artistic Director of Ensembles. He shares his experience from band to the baton, and offers advice for incoming students on preparing for a myriad of ensembles offered through this exceptional program. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Jul 9, 2021

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Christina Smith about her experience being appointed as Principal Flutist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at only 20 years old! She shares her journey, and offers fantastic advice on how to continuously aim to be at your best in such a high profile position. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Jun 25, 2021

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Evans Mirageas for a behind the scenes look at how the sausage is made. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Jun 11, 2021

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Noah Bendix-Balgley about his journey from participating in major international competitions, to First Concertmaster of one of the top orchestras in the world: the Berlin Philharmonic. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

May 28, 2021

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Michael Kurth, about what life is like living as a highly sought after composer and bassist in the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. This episode even includes some musical samples! Check out Dariusz Skoraczewski (Principal Cellist of the Baltimore Symphony) on Youtube who is also featured on Kurth's solo cello piece in this episode. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

May 14, 2021

The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Music Director Robert Spano about his journey to one of the premiere posts of American orchestras and shares his advice for aspiring conductors and musicians. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Apr 30, 2021

The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews St. Louis Symphony Orchestra cellist, Jennifer Humphreys on her journey to successfully winning positions in the Charlotte Symphony, the Atlanta Symphony, the Dallas Symphony, and the St. Louis Symphony. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Apr 16, 2021

The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Principal Cellist, Rainer Eudeikis on his journey to winning a principal position. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Apr 2, 2021

The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music's cello professor Felix Wang on life at a University Music Program and what he looks for in a potential music student. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Mar 19, 2021

The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews Manhattan School of Music's cello professor David Geber on essential tips for successfully auditioning for undergraduate music programs. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

Mar 8, 2021

The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews world renowned cellist Steven Isserlis about building an international career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, author and broadcaster. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa