The Upnote Podcast

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Episode 20 - Erik Shinn Apr 12, 2019

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Jared talks with his longtime friend Erik Shinn, Concert Operations and Personnel Manager of the York Symphony Orchestra. They discuss the many facets of the music industry and how exploring each road shaped Erik and his passions. Community, teaching, playing, administration, and composing are all featured in this episode of diverse topics! Hit it up!

Episode 19 - Dominic Cheli Mar 29, 2019

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Happy Friday from The Upnote! In this episode, Ryan chops it up with his close friend and suitemate Dominic Cheli, who happens to be one of the most exciting young pianists on the scene today! Dominic shares the details about his very recent solo debut in Carnegie Hall, a landmark performance with Valery Gergiev in Walt Disney Concert Hall, and the inner workings of his approach to the piano.

Episode 18 - Jacob Wilkinson Mar 22, 2019

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Our next guest, Jacob Wilkinson, gives insight into the life of a performer and athlete from the perspective of a trainer and kinesiologist. He connects dots that many musicians probably haven’t connected and explains how emotions, muscles, stress, and nerves all interact with each other. The path to wellness isn’t as complicated as one would think... come hear why!

Episode 17 - Upbeats 2 Mar 14, 2019

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Our monthly playlist continues! Jared, Ryan, and Simone discuss their selections for Upbeats 2. Prepare for a wild ride…this playlist covers everything and then some!

Episode 16 - Jazmìn Morales Mar 08, 2019

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Jared sits down with Jazmìn Morales, who is expanding horizons in the music world, challenging the industry to be more proactive about inequality. She discusses her Fortissima Fellowship, through which she mentors young women of color to pursue their classical music dreams in an industry that isn’t the most welcoming to them.

Episode 15 - Blake Pouliot Mar 01, 2019

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Our host Simone sits down with violinist and close friend Blake Pouliot, fresh off of Blake’s JUNO nomination for “Classical Album of the Year.” They reminisce about when they first met years ago, discuss the psyche of approaching live performances, and dive into Blake’s playlist selections for Upbeats!

Episode 14 - Jiji Feb 22, 2019

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Ryan takes a stab at his first long-distance interview, with none other than guitarist extraordinaire: Jiji! Jiji discusses her move to the US at a young age, developing her artistic voice, performing commissions, and her new teaching position at Arizona State University!

Episode 13 - Upnotes 1 Feb 15, 2019

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Jared and Ryan discuss their delicious picks for The Upnote’s first ever playlist, aptly called Upnotes! We cover everything from Daft Punk to Schumann!

Episode 12 - ThatViolaKid (Drew Forde) Feb 08, 2019

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In this episode, our host Wynton chops it up with Drew Forde, aka ThatViolaKid! They delve into Drew’s beginnings as a pioneer of sharing music over social media, examining the burnout of constant content creation, reaching increasingly wide audiences, and combating the rigidity of classical music stereotypes.

Episode 11 - Jared & Ryan Jan 25, 2019

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In this episode, Jared and Ryan are back together in Los Angeles to discuss the developments of the podcast since its humble beginnings in the fall. They delve into the idea of New Year's resolutions for musicians and explore their importance, and also highlight a few expansions that will be taking place over the coming months!

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