The Conductorโs Podcast is a space created for conductors and musicians who are curious and interested in learning more about the profession, crafts, industry, and business. The host Chaowen Ting, founder of Girls Who Conductor, has mentored hundreds of conductors from across the globe. She created the Conductorโs Podcast to share all the behind the scene secrets with you while interviewing conductors, musicians, and business gurus from around the world. Her specialty? Breaking big topics in ...
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Marketing 101 for Musicians with Karen Cubides
27:35
27:35
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
27:35
Today's episode is a must listen for musicians as we learn marketing for ourselves, create opportunities and put ourselves out there for business! Karen Cubides is the passionate and engaging founder and CEO of the Karen Cubides Agency based in Nashville, Tennessee. Her holistic approach to coaching her clients allows her to serve a wide range of wโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
How Much Should I Talk at Conducting Auditions?
19:06
19:06
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
19:06
Conducting auditions are something that's hard to navigate as each organization and ensemble does look for different things, but no one would disqualify a good conductor! Typically, an audition for an assistant conductor would be only 10-15 minutes, while a music director audition might be a full rehearsal (2-3 hour), or even a concert cycle consisโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Navigating the Business with Kevin Fitzgerald
22:30
22:30
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
22:30
Todayโs episode is the second half of my conversation with a long-time friend, Kevin Fitzgerald, current Associate Conductor of the Jacksonville Symphony. Last week we spoke about preparing for job applications and auditions, and today we will continue the conversation and hear all the behind the scene stories of navigating the business. As 2021 Taโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Application and Audition Prep with Kevin Fitzgerald
38:25
38:25
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
38:25
In today's episode, you will hear the first half of my conversation with a long-time friend, Kevin Fitzgerald, current Associate Conductor of the Jacksonville Symphony. We went way back to my years at the Eastman School of Music, and it's such a pleasure to speak with him on the topic of preparing for job applications and auditions. As 2021 Tanglewโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Three Things Helping You Figure Out "What's Next"
11:25
11:25
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
11:25
Should I enter a graduate program? Look for jobs? Go to masterclasses? Those are some questions that I got asked the most. For us conductors, we have to create our own curriculum, our own path, and to make decisions all the time. In today's episode, I will share with you three main factors to consider when figuring out "what's next:" YOUR MUSICIANSโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Branding, Pitching and Social Media with Nicole Riccardo
25:09
25:09
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
25:09
Last week I spoke with social media guru Nicole Riccardo about how musicians can create a meaningful online community through social media. She generously provided a lot of tips and suggestions for my listeners. When we talk about marketing, curating an image of our own for the world, it's unavoidable to discuss one's brand. Are you struggling withโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Building a Meaningful Online Community with Nicole Riccardo
33:58
33:58
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
33:58
I am not a person who is naturally good at social media - when I say I'm an introvert, many people would seem surprised, but I am really awkward starting a conversation with strangers. Flutist turned digital marketer, Nicole Riccardo, the Founder & President of NR Media was introduced to me through a common flutist friend years ago when I was just โฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
How to Kill your Diversity Statement
10:31
10:31
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
10:31
Diversity Statement has become a more and more frequently asked application material. No matter you are applying for a music directorship or an educational role, the organization very often is interested in knowing your vision on diversity, inclusion, and equity. Feeling stuck as a straight white man (or anything else)? No worries, let me show you โฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
The Most Important Thing about your Zoom Interview
13:56
13:56
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
13:56
Zoom Interviews are now more common since Covid - and organizations are often skipping the traditional phone interview and conduct a zoom interview for shortlisted candidates instead. If you've had unsuccessful zoom interviews in the past, you want to do a quick self-check and see if you've got it right, and know the purpose of the interview: to obโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Three Mistakes to Avoid with String Sectionals
13:32
13:32
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
13:32
As the largest body of an orchestra, it's always great to have a string sectional to unify style, articulation, and even phrasing. If you are not a string player yourself, what are the mistakes to avoid when leading a string sectional? Instead of: Get stuck in bowing discussions Not knowing your terms Give instructions on bowing or fingering Do thiโฆ
…
continue reading
Welcome Back to Season 2 of The Conductor's Podcast! With a carefully designed season, we will be focusing on Conductors How-To and share all the tips on planning efficient rehearsals, preparing for auditions, giving a great job interview, marketing and branding for musicians, and even more! All About Chaowen Ting & The Conductor's Podcast (Websiteโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Diane Wittry on Conducting Techniques
1:15:23
1:15:23
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
1:15:23
In this wisdom-filled episode, my guest is the world-renowned conductor, Diane Wittry. She is the music director of the Allentown Symphony and the Music Director and Conductor of the Garden State Philharmonic. She is also the author of award-winning books, โBeyond the Batonโ and โBaton Basics - Communicating Music through Gestures.โ To understand tโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Your Favorite Thing about What You Do
17:24
17:24
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
17:24
Hi there! Happy end of September and welcome to episode no.9 of the Conductorโs Podcast Wisdom series, a new series full of shared life experiences and, of course, wisdom! This series is aired on the last Thursday of each month, and in each episode, I am going to pose a question to 10 musicians, conductors, or business gurus. So including myself, yโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Gabriela Lena Frank on Creativity
53:00
53:00
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
53:00
In this episode of The Conductorโs Podcast, my guest is Gabriel Lena Frank. As she continues to be a remarkable composer, sheโs fulfilling her passion of wanting to live by 100 years and seeing that music becomes more accessible to individuals who really want and need it. Tune in this episode and be inspired on how creativity impacts society and hoโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Kamna Gupta on Developing New Operas
52:07
52:07
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
52:07
Opera is one of the greatest and the most classic art forms. It combines the ingenuity of a great storyline and the elegance of music in one captivating show. As this classic art form continue to become a favorite among enthusiasts, new operas are giving audiences a fresh perspective to shows that feature newly-composed music and storylines that haโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Cynthia Johnston Turner on Good Conducting and Leadership
54:35
54:35
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
54:35
In this truly exciting episode, the one and only Dr. Cynthia Johnson Turner discuss the broad meaning behind good conducting and how you can stand up on the podium as a leader. Johnston Turner, a dual citizen of Canada and the United States, earned her Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY and her Maโฆ
…
continue reading
Want to booster your productivity? Listen to today's episode where I share my newly discovred productivity hacks! 1. Always check your why: What's your purpose? 2. Morning Pages Journal: clear your mind before starting your day! 3. App: Todoist Answer these questions daily: Identify the most important tasks (one or two) Is what I am doing today supโฆ
…
continue reading
Hi there! Happy end of August and welcome to episode no.8 of the Conductorโs Podcast Wisdom series, a new series full of shared life experiences and, of course, wisdom! This series is aired on the last Thursday of each month, and in each episode, I am going to pose a question to 10 musicians, conductors, or business gurus. So including myself, you โฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Carolyn Watson on Conducting Study
37:32
37:32
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
37:32
While conducting music requires a specific level of technique, oneโs success as a conductor cannot be complete without mastering musicianship. In this episode of The Conductorโs Podcast, I am beyond ecstatic to have Dr. Carolyn Watson as my guest as she enlightens young and experienced conductors alike, the essence of musicianship, musical intent aโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Aubrey Bergauer on Hiring
1:07:19
1:07:19
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
1:07:19
Happy August to you! August, for me, is the mark of a new beginning. As we ready ourselves for a new journey, this episode will surely give you a boost of new learnings for the new generation. Today, Aubrey Bergauer graces the show with her expertise in human resources, organizational culture, strategizing guests to be patrons, diversity and inclusโฆ
…
continue reading
Score study is such an important topic, and I've touched on this a few times in the podcast. However, I am going to organize things together for you, so it's a central place for you! In today's episode, I will be sharing 1) how I study scores when I don't have enough time, 2) some tools that I mixed and matched, and 3) great tips from the Girls Whoโฆ
…
continue reading
Welcome to the Conductorโs Podcast Summer Mini Series! Hi there! Welcome to the Conductorโs Podcast Summer mini series. During the month of July, we are taking a break from the usual interview conversations. Instead, I will be sharing some tips on different aspects of a conductorโs job with you every week. In todayโs episode, I will be talking abouโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
What You Wish You Knew Before Entering the Profession
17:30
17:30
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
17:30
Hi there! Happy end of July and welcome to the seventh edition of the Conductorโs Podcast Wisdom series, a new series full of shared life experiences and, of course, wisdom! This series is aired on the last Monday of each month, and in each episode, I am going to pose a question to 10 musicians, conductors, or business gurus. So including myself, yโฆ
…
continue reading
Hi there! Welcome to the Conductorโs Podcast Summer mini series. The summer months of June, July, and August are traditionally โoff-seasonโ for performing artists, where many people make summer homes at various festivals. This summer I turned down all the work engagements to refresh and recharge myself, and I thought that it could be fun for us to โฆ
…
continue reading
Welcome to the Conductorโs Podcast Summer Mini Series! Hi there! Welcome to the Conductorโs Podcast Summer mini series. During the month of July, we are taking a break from the usual interview conversations. Instead, I will be sharing some tips on different aspects of a conductorโs job with you every week. In todayโs episode, I will be talking abouโฆ
…
continue reading
Welcome to the Conductorโs Podcast Summer Mini Series! Hi there! Welcome to the Conductorโs Podcast Summer mini series. During the month of July, we are taking a break from the usual interview conversations. Instead, I will be sharing some tips on different aspects of a conductorโs job with you every week. In todayโs episode, I will be talking abouโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Creating Meaningful Work with Maria Sensi Sellner
52:47
52:47
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
52:47
July is just around the corner! Who couldโve thought that six months of 2022 had gone by so quickly? I remember so many of my New Yearโs resolutions and I know I have to catch up with all of these goals. However, such โchasing-the-goalโ action should not compromise oneโs mental health and happiness. It should not also sacrifice your lifeโs purpose.โฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Your Favorite Self-Care Practice
11:36
11:36
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
11:36
Hi there! Happy end of June and welcome to the fifth edition of the Conductorโs Podcast Wisdom series, a new series full of shared life experiences and, of course, wisdom! This series is aired on the last Monday of each month, and in each episode, I am going to pose a question to 10 musicians, conductors, or business gurus. So including myself, youโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Managing an Orchestra and a Theater with Anne Catherine Murray
48:23
48:23
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
48:23
In today's episode, I interviewed the Executive Director of the August Symphony (GA), Anne Catherine Murray on how she manages an orchestra. Sheโll share her wisdom on the management side of a performing arts organization and a theater, discuss the challenges of managing personnel, how she was able to find her purpose, and how she navigated problemโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Cross-State Music Directing, Traveling, and Family with Sarah Ioannides
48:21
48:21
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
48:21
Sometimes, being a woman means having to handle a lot of things on your plate. For conductor Sarah Ioannides, these responsibilities prove that she can conquer so many mountains while being able to express herself in music and art. In this week's episode of The Conductorโs Podcast, Sarah talks about the art of being ready, the essence of leadershipโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Thrive in Concert Halls and Opera Pits with Lidiya Yankovskaya
43:20
43:20
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
43:20
Conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya joins me and speaks about her experience preparing for, conducting, and navigating a career thriving between concert halls and opera pits. Russian-American conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya is a fiercely committed advocate for Russian masterpieces, operatic rarities, and contemporary works on the leading edge of classical muโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
What I learned this Season Working as Staff Conductor for Three Organizations
29:44
29:44
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
29:44
An open and honest review of what I learned this past season (2022-23) as staff conductor for three different organizations across two states..... 1. take good of my own mental and physical health! 2. traveling has a much larger impacts on myself and my family than I had expected.... 3. People Skills!! People Skills!! People Skills! 4. how and whenโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Networking Method that Worked for You
20:07
20:07
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
20:07
Hi there! Happy end of May and welcome to the fifth edition of the Conductorโs Podcast Wisdom series, a new series full of shared life experiences and, of course, wisdom! This series is aired on the last Monday of each month, and in each episode, I am going to pose a question to 10 musicians, conductors, or business gurus. So including myself, you โฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Organize Your Score, Time, and Journey with Lina Gonzalez Granados
1:01:56
1:01:56
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
1:01:56
Conductor Lina Gonzalez Granados joined me and shared her experiences in organizing her time, studying scores, and taking care of her health when she was always on the go conducting around the globe. Some of Lina's Career Highlights: Third Prize and ECHO Special Award at the Inaugural La Maestra Competition Named conducting fellow of the Philadelphโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Diversity, Mentorship, and Know Your Body Well with Anna Edwards
41:04
41:04
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
41:04
Conducting is never about swinging your arms - left and right as you command the flow of music to your delight. Conducting is embracing your personal strengths, expressing it through music and letting it create a rippled effect to its viewers and listeners. This is one of the reasons why Anna Edwards is beyond passionate in breaking the barriers ofโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
The World of Sound and Image with JoAnne Harris
39:58
39:58
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
39:58
Film scores play a crucial role in cinema. Itโs intertwined with visual imagery and is a secret ingredient for a blockbuster hit. It heightens the emotional impact of a movie, creating an aural mood for each scene. If youโre curious to know how theyโre made, then this episode is right up your alley! Meet composer, orchestrator, and conductor for TVโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
LIVE: Assistant Conductor Positions with Michelle Di Russo and Michelle Rofrano (CUT version)
1:15:16
1:15:16
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
1:15:16
In today's episode of the Conductorโs Podcast, my guests Michelle Di Russo and Michelle Rofrano provide an elaborate rundown of what itโs like working as an assistant conductor, how to land jobs, their experiences collaborating with agents, how they turn down opportunities and their definition of a great assistant conductor. They also answer questiโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Psychology, Well-Being, and Mindfulness on the Podium with Tianyi Lu
1:01:03
1:01:03
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
1:01:03
Despite her many, many years on the podium, our guest for today is never shy in admitting that there are days when she doesnโt feel confident โ and no, she never tries to fake it. If youโre wondering how this seasoned conductor navigates through a roller coaster of emotions or uncontrollable factors, this episode is perfect for you! Tianyi Lu givesโฆ
…
continue reading
Noreen Green (Conductor, Los Angeles Jewish Symphony, episode 27) Lily Ling (Music Director, Hamilton, episode 21) Julia Baumanis (Assistant Director of Bands, Rutgers University, episode 31) Tiffany Chang (opera and orchestra conductor, episode 4) Jennifer Kane (Founder, NOVA Womenโs Choral Project โ episode 16) Margaret Flood (Founder, Frost Younโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Serving Music and Drama through a Collaborative Endeavor with Stephanie Havey
1:03:50
1:03:50
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
1:03:50
Whether itโs building a career or establishing successful working relationships, the importance of networking as a music professional cannot be undermined. In today's episode, stage director Stephanie Havey provides aspiring music professionals with the knowledge and first-hand experience. She discusses the inner workings of a stage director, her lโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Breaking the Barriers as a Women Band Conductor with Julia Baumanis
56:12
56:12
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
56:12
Women, all around the world, are paving the way toward a society that fosters inclusivity, diversity and equality. In this episode, weโll get a chance to listen to Julia Baumanis. Sheโs going to share with us how her initial passion for music became the guiding light to her career as a band director. Aside from discussing her rise to the musical woโฆ
…
continue reading
Todayโs episode is a bit different as I will be answering all the questions that I received about conducting videos. Before we get started, I wanted to remind you all that the very first episode of this podcast is about Five Mistakes to Avoid with Your Conducting Videos. Here are the questions that I will answer in the episode: I have a video that โฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Navigating a Diversified Career in Music with Susie Benchasil Seiter
1:04:32
1:04:32
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
1:04:32
Conductor Susie Bechasil Seiter, who specializes in orchestra pops and film score conducting, discuss systematic gender bias, barriers, and her experiences touring with bands around the world! Susie Benchasil Seiter is a prolific conductor, orchestrator and composer for film, television, video games, and live concerts. Susie currently stays busy coโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Your Biggest Struggle in Conducting during Training Years
15:28
15:28
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
15:28
Hi there! Happy March and welcome to the third edition of the Conductorโs Podcast Wisdom series, a new series full of shared life experiences and, of course, wisdom! This monthโs question that I am asking my people is, โ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ด๐ด๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ด๐ด๐น๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฑ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐?โ For me, physically it was to stand up straight. Mentally โฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Building Bridges through Music with Noreen Green
52:06
52:06
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
52:06
Have you ever wondered, ๐๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐ค ๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ข๐ฎ ๐ฃ๐๐๐๐? Dr. Noreen Green, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony founded this organization in 1994 as her niche, and has focused on presenting music with Jewish themes since. In today's episode, she shares with us how she creates cultural bridges to connect people with music. Dr. Gโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Pathway to the Podium with Alice Farnham
48:25
48:25
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
48:25
In today's episode, Conductor Alice Farnham will share her journey to the podium with us. Farnham started her career as a church musician playing organ and trumpet. She was an Organ Scholar at St. Hugh's College, Oxford University and trained for three years with the legendary pedagogue Ilya Musin in St. Petersburg. Alice is Co-Founder and Artisticโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
Committing to the Pursuit of the Purpose with B.E. Boykin
43:06
43:06
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
43:06
Happy March! I hope you are getting more settled into the year of 2022 as I know it hasnโt been easy for a lot of people. If you are feeling overwhelmed, I am totally on the same page with you and thatโs why I am super excited about todayโs episode as our guest will share with us how she maneuvers through barriers in the field. Dr. Brittney Boykin,โฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
What 501(c)3 is and WHY it matters
28:25
28:25
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
28:25
In todayโs episode of our podcast, we are going to discuss what 501(c)3 is -- something that you might have heard of many times now, and why it matters. I know that todayโs content might be a bit dry, but if you are ever inspired to start an organization or an ensemble like Jennifer Kane, Founder and Artistic Director of NOVA Womenโs Choral Projectโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
The Most Important Habit that Contributes to Your Success
17:19
17:19
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
17:19
Welcome to the episode no.2 of ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซโ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ, a new monthly series full of shared life experiences and, of course, wisdom! In each episode, I am going to pose a question to 10 musicians, conductors, or business gurus. So including myself, you will hear all the goodies from a wide array of people, thus called the wisdom serieโฆ
…
continue reading
T
The Conductor's Podcast


1
String Strategies and Tackling your Fears with Kira Omelchenko
43:26
43:26
Main Kemudian
Main Kemudian
Senarai
Suka
Disukai
43:26
My guest today Dr. Kira Omelchenko will be sharing with us her tips of working with strings. When you work with an orchestral ensemble, no matter a chamber orchestra, a full symphonic orchestra, or even just a few musicians at your churchโs Christmas service, you are very likely working with string players, and perhaps quite some of them. After allโฆ
…
continue reading