Redefining the Musician shares stories from classical musicians who have decided to redirect their career path into something new. This podcast takes you through a variety of stories from former performers and music educators, while building community with those who have left music or are considering leaving music.
Redefining the Musician
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Redefining the Musician shares stories from classical musicians who have decided to redirect their career path into something new. This podcast takes you through a variety of stories from former performers and music educators, while building community with those who have left music or are considering leaving music.
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12/1/2025
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Recent Episodes
July 6, 2026
Episode 25: Taking Flight Into A New Career Path (Jolene's Story)
<p>Take a listen to Jolene as she tells her story of transitioning from her doctorate in bassoon performance, to how she found happiness and balance working for Southwest Airlines. </p><p><br></p><p>Google Form: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPrU0pPHOcYAW2-juTDLi5f9C9-xq04E58INvM8cNz-zgMOg/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPrU0pPHOcYAW2-juTDLi5f9C9-xq04E58INvM8cNz-zgMOg/viewform?usp=header</a></p><p><br></p><p><u><strong>Jolene's Bio</strong></u>Jolene Masone spent many years dedicated to expanding the contemporary and electro-acoustic repertoire for the bassoon. She has played with many symphony orchestras and has given masterclasses in several countries. Jolene received her Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of North Texas, her Masters from the Peabody Conservatory at Johns Hopkins University, and her Bachelor degree from the University of Northern Colorado. Jolene was a founding member of th Ex-Mus Ensemble, an improvisatory trio in Dallas, Texas. Jolene has appeared with SoundsModern, based in Ft.Worth, Texas, and the Odysseus Chamber Orchestra based in Frisco, Texas. Jolene is also a member of the Lone Star Wind Orchestra and can be heard on the GIA label with the North Texas Wind Symphony on both bassoon and contrabassoon, as well as Album No.1 with the Ex-Mus Ensemble under the Sedimental label.Jolene currently freelances in the DFW area and works for Southwest Airlines.</p>
June 29, 2026
Episode 24: Seeing Music Through A Healing Lens (Kathleen's Story)
<p>Kathleen is a music educator turned music therapist. Her career change has brought along a whole new perspective on how we can use music in the world. Listen to her story as well as what her day to day is like as a music therapist!</p><p>Google Form: <a href="https://forms.gle/8TSNU8wPbcnME8V8A" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://forms.gle/8TSNU8wPbcnME8V8A</a></p><p><strong>Kathleen's Bio</strong>Kathleen is a hospice music therapist serving patients in Northern Colorado. She has a bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of North Texas, Orff Schulwerk certification from Southern Methodist University, and a master’s degree in music therapy from Texas Woman’s University. She taught for three years as an elementary music teacher (K-5) in Fort Worth ISD and taught private bassoon lessons for ten years. After a few difficult years, Kathleen decided to go back to school with the specific goal of being a hospice music therapist. She gained her music therapy board certification (MT-BC) in 2020, and has since served hundreds of hospice patients and families in the DFW metroplex and in Northern Colorado. In addition to her clinical work, Kathleen previously served as adjunct music therapy faculty at Texas Woman’s University. She now continues supporting fellow clinicians by hosting a monthly supervision group for hospice music therapists. She has also mentored multiple practicum students and interns, several of whom now work in hospice music therapy themselves.”When she’s not working, Kathleen enjoys crocheting, gardening and watering day (indoors and outdoors), traveling with her husband, attending concerts, spending time with her dogs. Her preferred music includes: Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Green Day, Soundgarden, and AC/DC.</p>
June 22, 2026
Episode 23: Finding Success Outside of Toxic Music Culture (Nora's Story)
<p>Google Form: <a href="https://forms.gle/UEPRVugtuUzLVLdP7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://forms.gle/UEPRVugtuUzLVLdP7</a></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Nora addresses several facets of music culture that had a major effect on her career change. She has found extreme success outside of the arts, and I can't wait for you all to hear about it. </p><p><br></p><p>Nora's Bio: Nora Segura-Barpal started her career as a music major. In 2020 she earned her masters in performing arts administration where she found her passion for fundraising. She was an arts fundraiser for a number of years before pivoting into her first job outside of the arts. Her journey has taught her about identity as a musician, equity, career pivots, and more. She’s thrilled to join Redefining the Musician to talk about what success looks like post-grad.</p>
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