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A listener sent me a simple question. Because it's the cello, there is a simple response...that still took about 20 minutes to answer! Thank you to Aran in Dublin, Ireland for sending this in. You can ask questions for next time in the comments or by sending an email to contact at emily wright dot net.
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18 Sept 2026
Episode 32: The Incredible Katie Berglof
Join me for a conversation with the multi-talented Katie Berglof. Katie is a French horn player, educator, arts administrator, HR professional, and an activist/advocate—and she's just getting started. In today's episode, we talk about musical origin stories, how much a support system matters, classical culture, and small but meaningful ways to have an impact on the musical world we love.
nb: I had audio issues during the recording of this interview, so you may notice that my voice is occasionally distorted.
Links:
Musicians Dystonia and Injury Live Talk: https://www.youtube.com/@EmbouchureDystonia
Harpsichords & Hot Sauce: https://www.harpsichord-hotsauce.com/
Substack: https://substack.com/@harpsichordshotsauce
Unbound Symphony: https://www.unboundsymphony.org/
Unbound Symphony Musician Safety & Culture survey: https://www.unboundsymphony.org/survey
Courage Over Silence Defense Fund: https://gofund.me/543d58a8
Violin Channel feature: https://theviolinchannel.com/katie-a-berglof-launches-musicians-defense-fund-for-victims-of-sexual-harassment/
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8 Jul 2026
Episode 31: minisode! 10 minutes, 3 Lesson Habits to install
It's not uncommon to feel like you're drinking from a firehose during lessons: so much information is on offer and it's overwhelming. No instructor expects you to return each week with 100% of the concepts mastered. One of my formative teachers said the number is about 15% for solid growth, and I tend to agree with him. These ideas should help you focus on the right things to make the most of your lessons.
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