Co-hosts Casey & Alaina speak about life after graduating music school and finding their niche in the classical music world. Born as a side project from their woodwind quartet, Ears Engaged, this podcast includes commentary on their chamber group’s gig experiences in Pittsburgh & interviews with music school graduates who range from full time orchestra members to those pursuing alternate jobs yet still prioritize music making. Follow as they dive into the world of the citizen artist & music teaching artistry in this digital age, all in an attempt to create meaningful music careers.
This week we’re featuring Pittsburgh based Music Therapist and singer/songwriter, Kennedy Jason! Kennedy gives us a peek into her daily life as a music therapist, pre and post covid, and walks us through the course load, skills, and process required to become a board certified music therapist. Kennedy talks about her love of working with senior clients, how music is used to treat anxiety and chronic pain, and how she hopes to use music as a way to help clients quit smoking.
The theme music for this episode is by Kennedy Jason, titled “I Will Knit You a Sweater.” Check out her music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0UVUynKoAOlbmRSc2S4JKS (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0UVUynKoAOlbmRSc2S4JKS)
If you have more questions for Kennedy, you can reach her at kennedymjason@yahoo.com (mailto:kennedymjason@yahoo.com).
Website: https://www.kennedyjasonmusic.com/ (https://www.kennedyjasonmusic.com/)
7 Jan 2021
This time, right now, with you is our time.
In this episode Casey and Alaina have their first opportunity to re-interview a previous guest! Rewinding back to the third episode, guest Edna Jeon mentioned the idea of being in a woodwind quintet that would practice independently, and meet a few times a year in person to perform. After a year of meticulous planning and dedication, 'Our Time Wind Quintet' was formed. While the 'perform in person' part of the dream has not yet been realized, OTWQ has managed to produce multiple high quality videos, concerts, and artist collaborations. The members of the group (in score order...of course) are: Edna Jeon on Flute, Jordan Pyle on Oboe, Dan Mills on Clarinet, Taryn Lee on Horn, and Keegan Hockett on Bassoon.
"Our Time Wind Quintet specializes in performances that hold space for authentic connection and conversation. Members of the quintet are highly accomplished performers who integrate their collective passions and varied interests to create new ways to hold dialogue through chamber music. Through intentional and purposeful programming, Our Time offers a moment for attendees to reconnect with their simple but profound capacity to listen. The group aspires to share their joyous spirit through performance, educational engagement, and community partnerships. Our Time Wind Quintet holds space to weave together a more supportive humanity." To learn more about OTWQ visit their website (//ourtimequintet.com)
When Alaina and I had everyone on a zoom call it was finally time to answer some very important logistical questions; What sort of mic set up is everyone working with? What is your recording process? What sort of 'hidden' roles do people have? What does OTWQ's future look like? We hope you enjoy listening to the answers of these questions and more!
Show Links:
Dan Mills Gratitude Instagram Account: @dan.mills.art (https://www.instagram.com/dan.mills.art/)
Literary Music Library Concert: 28. Collaboration in Isolation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_1VjSmxtfM&t=89s)
Our Time Wind Quintet: Youtube Page (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRcvZ-fflqP0wTx1qvAS-3g), Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/ourtime.quintet), Instagram Page (https://www.instagram.com/ourtime.quintet/), Website (//ourtimequintet.com)
10 Dec 2020
Beginning a Music Career in 2020 with Jamie Sanidad
Seattle based Oboist and Reed Maker, Jamie Sanidad joins us this week to talk about graduating college and entering life as a professional during the pandemic, teaching online, and starting a reed business! Jamie is one of the podcast's first listeners and a former studio mate of Alaina's during their undergraduate studies at Indiana University. Right now Jamie is building her career in Seattle, enjoying being close to her family and making oboists' lives better by providing them with good reeds :)
Visit Jamie's oboe reed website: https://www.pnwreeds.com/ (https://www.pnwreeds.com/)
Theme Music by The Maplewaves
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