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Surround Sound Ep. 8 - THE FAREWELL! Apr 23, 2021

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Jared, Ryan, and Simone wrap up the Surround Series, and Ryan and Simone part ways with The Upnote. We will be entering a new season with more content to come as the world slowly returns to normalcy of some sort!

Surround Sound Ep. 7 - Robert Lipsett Apr 16, 2021

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Simone Porter sits with her longtime teacher, Robert Lipsett, to chat about all the subtle ways a performance can be elevated with proper preparation. From instrument maintenance to practicing your nerves, this is packed full of advice from a legendary duo.

Surround Sound Ep. 6 - Michele Yamamoto Apr 02, 2021

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Manager of Alumni and Parent Relations at Colburn, Michele Yamamoto, chats with Ryan this week. From how to better use one's alumni network as a working professional, to how one can even use it to engage with current students, Michele shines a light on a surely lesser known aspect of our field.

Surround Sound Ep. 5 - Brian Lee Mar 26, 2021

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Jared chats with Colburn and UCLA piano technician Brian Lee. Brian is a percussionist who discovered he had another calling *in addition* to his percussion career. They discuss the satisfaction of finding that balance of musical work, and how Colburn helps its students thrive.

Surround Sound Ep. 4 - Victor Pineda Mar 19, 2021

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Jared and Ryan chat with Director of Production for the Colburn School, Victor Pineda.

Surround Sound Ep. 3 - Parisa Zaeri Mar 12, 2021

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Jared and Ryan sit down with Colburn's Advancement Communications Specialist, Parisa Zaeri. Community engagement by the numbers, exploring diverse career paths against resistance, and a sprinkle of Texas band nostalgia in true Upnote fashion.

Surround Sound Ep. 2 - Dustin Seo Mar 05, 2021

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Ryan sits down with Associate Artistic Director for Street Symphony, Dustin Seo, to talk about community engagement through music in Los Angeles' Skid Row community.

Surround Sound Ep. 1 - Intro Feb 26, 2021

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The Upnote hosts Jared, Ryan, and Simone introduce this eight-episode series in collaboration with The Colburn School as Entrepreneurs in Residence.

Episode 51 - Michael Zarathus-Cook Jul 18, 2020

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After a considerable pandemic hiatus, The Upnote is thrilled to feature Toronto-based music writer Michael Zarathus-Cook!

Michael shares his unique path into becoming a classical music writer, as well as his advocacy for a genuine diversity and inclusivity in the performing arts. We discuss his fantastic article, A Collective Awokening in the Performing Arts, written for Against the Grain Theatre: https://atgtheatre.com/a-collective-awokening-in-the-performing-arts/

We even squeezed in some NBA pandemic playoff predictions! You can follow more of Michael’s great work at Blue Riband: http://www.briband.com

Episode 50 - Cameron Crozman May 01, 2020

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Hailed by the CBC as “Canada’s next big cello star,” Cameron Crozman has delighted audiences across the globe! Cameron chats with Ryan about how he’s spent his time in quarantine, his studies and musical awakening in Paris, and shares insider info about recording albums of all stripes!

The 1000 True Fans article mentioned in the episode: https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/

Please visit www.cameroncrozman.com to learn more about his exciting career, and buy his fantastic albums! You can follow him @cameroncrozman!

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