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Music Majors Unplugged | Career Advice for Aspiring Musicians

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Have you ever felt nervous about a performance or audition? Do you find yourself wondering what is on the other side of your music degree? Are you looking for a way to pursue music outside of the traditional career paths? Music Majors Unplugged is the weekly podcast that joins with professional musicians to dive deep into success in music. Hosted by Aiden Endres, we explore auditions, creativity, and making a sustainable income in music, bringing you expert interviews and advice. Whether you’re an aspiring musician who is lost in the next steps to success, this podcast is here to guide you to reach your goals. As a curious college musician, I have talked to countless professionals, always digging deep into their stories and any insight they might have. My journey from unsure college student to actively taking auditions, gigging around the Midwest, and performing at high levels has taught me that everyone has a story to share with educational content to give. I understand the vastness of the music industry and the complexities it holds because I’ve been there. If you’re looking for advice on pursuing music as a career, Music Majors Unplugged is where you’ll find in-depth interviews, professional advice, and creative paths for your future. Join us as we dive deeper into the world of professional music and the secrets it holds. So, if you’re ready to take your career to the next level, tune into Music Majors Unplugged on Platforms. Don’t miss an episode of professional advice on your next steps in the world of music.

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May 8, 2024

8 | Freelancing with Matt Andreini

In todays podcast we talk with Professor Matt Andreini about studying music abroad and freelancing after college. Matthew Andreini is a highly versatile musician, known for his proficiency across a diverse range of genres. An in-demand performer, Andreini maintains an active performance career playing regularly in ensembles such as the wcfsymphony and Theater Cedar Rapids, and many orchestras throughout the Midwest. His dynamic career includes frequent solo appearances, dozens of concerti performances, as well as numerous international tours spanning Europe, Central, and South America. Notably, as a chamber musician he has shared the stage with acclaimed groups such as the Boston Brass and the Enso String Quartet. In the summers, Matt can often be found giving outdoor concerts with his Rosewood Novelty Band, which performs “xylophone rags” and popular music of the teens and 20s. He is also a member of the Sugar Daddies big band which has added several of Andreini’s own arrangements to their repertoire. As an advocate for contemporary music, Andreini spearheads innovative initiatives, commissioning works for solo, duo, and percussion ensembles. His collaborations with acclaimed composers like Steve Snowden, Ivan Trevino, Mark Ford, and Kevin Bobo have been instrumental in bringing new compositions to life. Recently, he secured grant funding from the Iowa Arts Council/National Endowment for the Arts to record his upcoming album, "Tapestry," featuring a collection of his recent commissions. Co-directing the "Iowa/Hungary Project" alongside Hungarian percussionist Gabor Palotas, Andreini has established a platform for cultural exchange, commissioning and premiering over 50 works since its inception. This initiative underscores their commitment to fostering artistic dialogue and amplifying representation from local communities. In 2017, the duo celebrated a significant milestone with the release of their full-length CD, "All Systems Go." Andreini currently serves as a percussion instructor at the University of Northern Iowa and is the Personnel Manager for wcfsymphony where he also performs in the percussion section. His previous teaching positions include roles at Hawkeye Community College, Southwestern Community College, and Joyful Noise Drums and Percussion. The dedication he brings to teaching is evident in the success of his students, many of whom have excelled in competitions and pursued flourishing careers as both educators, performers, and industry leaders. <a href='https://mattandreini.bandcamp.com/album/tapestry'>Tapestry | Matt Andreini</a>

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6 | Education with Erik Rohde

In today's episode, we talk with Erik Rohde about conducting and education! Erik Rohde maintains a diverse career as a conductor, violinist, and educator, and has performed in recitals and festivals across the United States and in Europe and Asia. He is the Director of Orchestral Activities at the University of Northern Iowa and the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Winona Symphony Orchestra (MN). Prior to his appointment at the University of Northern Iowa, Rohde served as the Director of String Activities and Orchestra at Indiana State University where he conducted the Indiana State University Symphony Orchestra and taught violin, chamber music, and Suzuki pedagogy. In Indiana, he also founded the Salomon Chamber Orchestra, an orchestra dedicated to promoting the works of living composers and of Haydn and his contemporaries. Having grown up in Rochester, Rohde is particularly excited to return to his hometown to conduct the orchestra that includes former teachers, classmates, and colleagues. He began his musical studies with Linda Thompson on the violin at the age of 4 and first heard the Rochester Symphony at one of their annual educational concerts a few years later. Having begun his musical journey in Rochester, this is an exciting chance to return and make music in a new way in a community that he loves and one that helped shape the early part of his musical journey. A committed advocate for contemporary music, he has premiered and commissioned many new works by both established and young composers, and is constantly seeking to discover new compositional voices. In addition to regularly bringing new orchestral works to programs each season, he is the violinist of the new music duo sonic apricity, which is dedicated to uncovering and commissioning new works by living composers for violin and viola. The duo released their first recording on the Navona label in December of 2022. At Indiana State University, he helped to host the annual Contemporary Music Festival – now running for over 50 years. He has worked with Joan Tower, Augusta Read Thomas, Libby Larsen, Chen Yi, Meira Warshauer, Elliott Miles McKinley, Christopher Walczak, Michael-Thomas Foumai, Pierre Jalbert, James Dillon, David Dzubay, Marc Mellits, Carter Pann, Narong Prangcharoen and countless others. In 2019, he released two recordings with composer Elliott Miles McKinley, conducting his percussion concerto Four Grooves and performing on his eighth string quartet. In his native Minnesota, Rohde has served as the Music Director of the Buffalo Community Orchestra, conductor and violinist for the Contemporary Music Workshop, Camarata Suzuki orchestra conductor for the MacPhail Center for Music, String Ensemble conductor at the Trinity School, and first violinist of the Cantiamo and Enkidu String Quartets. Rohde holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Conducting from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, where he studied with conductors Mark Russell Smith, Kathy Saltzman Romey, and Craig Kirchhoff and violin pedagogue Mark Bjork. He also holds degrees in Violin Performance and Biomedical Engineering. Rohde lives in Cedar Falls, IA with his wife Erin and their children. <a href='https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDGptQzZgACVqfX9FLj4K_7_5pmf5_F2_&si=QGd6Ht6Zohr9fHHB'>Betwixt Bach: Suite for Solo Violin (2021) Performed by Erik Rohde</a>

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What is Music Majors Unplugged | Career Advice for Aspiring Musicians?: Have you ever felt nervous about a performance or audition? Do you find yourself wondering what is on the other side of your music degree? Are you looking for a way to pursue music outside of the traditional career paths?

Music Majors Unplugged is the weekly podcast that joins with professional musicians to dive deep into success in music. Hosted by Aiden Endres, we explore auditions, creativity, and making a sustainable income in music, bringing you expert interviews and advice. Whether you’re an aspiring musician who is lost in the next steps to success, this podcast is here to guide you to reach your goals.

As a curious college musician, I have talked to countless professionals, always digging deep into their stories and any insight they might have. My journey from unsure college student to actively taking auditions, gigging around the Midwest, and performing at high levels has taught me that everyone has a story to share with educational content to give. I understand the vastness of the music industry and the complexities it holds because I’ve been there.

If you’re looking for advice on pursuing music as a career, Music Majors Unplugged is where you’ll find in-depth interviews, professional advice, and creative paths for your future. Join us as we dive deeper into the world of professional music and the secrets it holds.

So, if you’re ready to take your career to the next level, tune into Music Majors Unplugged on Platforms. Don’t miss an episode of professional advice on your next steps in the world of music.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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