Fiddle and Pipe

Happy Deaf Awareness Month! We're kicking off September discussing the Beethoven (composer, not the dog) movie "Immortal Beloved." We are also joined by Wendy Tabor, Canadian photographer, graphic designer, and member of the hard of hearing community. We dive into the logistics of the movie itself, including certain questionable costume choices and more serious aspects, such as the visual and audi...

Take a portal back in time to 2010 & 2011 for this #WaybackWednesday as Brittany and Catherine reminisce their freshman year in music school. Hear about all the awkward moments about being late to rehearsals, countless hours sitting in practice rooms and not playing, coffee, breakups with best friends and crappy guys, more coffee, an embracing change in a new environment because let's face it,...

TW: death We are joined again by Matt Richards of MMM Conversations to discuss Chapter 9 of “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck” and to recap the book! As always, we get confused on time. We also deal with some technological problems which brings us back to virtual teaching. We discuss death in general as well as the possibility of our own deaths. We realize that life is too short and we collecti...

Brittany and Catherine continue to read "Charles" Mark Manson's, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck , as they talk about setting boundaries and saying the word that defines 2021, “no.”  Other discussions include: pressure comparisons between musicians and athletes, crappy portrayals of romantic relationships on tv, and how Brittany has never read or seen Holes . In the words of Shia LaBeouf,...

Today we are joined by Reiner Slay, vocalist for Kennesaw based band Concrete Supergun! Luckily for us, he also doesn't give a fuck. Reiner gives tips for life past thirty, Brittany describes what a flute is, and Catherine reads! Some of our conversations center around identifying and changing your own toxic traits, friendship break ups, Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream excerpts, and your sen...

Brittany and Catherine have no concept of time when posting their podcast episodes, but do understand the concept of still not giving a f*ck. As unofficial sponsors for Hulu, they discuss crying in the shower, entitlement, privilege, trauma, and suffering because with all jokes aside, it's good to have real discussions on hard topics and not giving a f*ck about it.  Follow us on Instagram: Br...

We are joined again by Matt Richards, co-host of MMM Conversations, to introduce our next book: "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck." We discuss the first two chapters, which includes conversations like who we are trying to impress, social media (and its influence), Catherine's worst Pizza Hut customer, and at the end of the day, what we give a fuck about. Matt and Catherine also got *really* int...

Brittany and Catherine talk about what most of us have been experiencing: getting back to normal. Is it normal yet though? Hear their thoughts on things opening back up, including responses from Fiddle & Pipe listeners! Follow us on Instagram: Brittany Ross: @bmrossmusic Catherine Flinchum: @catflinchflute Join Our Facebook Group. Support us on Patreon and Anchor . Rate, subscribe, and follow...

We finished "The Inner Game of Music!" In our less structured episode to date, we give a recap of "The Inner Game of Music," including takeaways, thoughts/feelings about the book, and our personal ratings. Other mentions include our next book, The Lion King, Casa Bonita, and more! Follow us on Instagram: Brittany Ross: @bmrossmusic Catherine Flinchum: @catflinchflute Join Our Facebook Group. Suppo...

Brittany and Cat are again joined with Matt (look at ya'll, we can rhyme), co-host of MMM Conversations, as they discuss the last two chapters of "The Inner Game of Music." They discuss the effects of positve and negative criticism within ensemble playing, finding creativity through composing and improsivation, Matt shows off a little freestyle with new names, Catherine mushes over Taylor Swift, a...

Today we are joined by Matt Richards, bassist, middle school orchestra teacher, and co-host of MMM Conversations. Listen as we dive into two very different chapters of this book: one dealing with how to address the relationship between parent/coach/teacher and child/student, and the other addressing how to balance the inner game concepts between the two sides of the brain. Topics include classroom...

Brittany and Catherine dive into Chapter 10 as they talk how effective awareness versus “do it” instructions are when teaching lessons. Later, they turn on their “inner game listener”by listening to a thousand heavy metal rounds of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony. Catherine also fights a spider, so the bigger question is, who wins? Follow us on Instagram: Brittany Ross: @bmrossmusic Catherine Flinchum: @...

We dive back into "The Inner Game of Music" with Chapter Eight (Coping with Obstacles) and Chapter Nine (Improving the Quality of Musical Experience). We address some key points, such as not worrying about impressing others, how to get past our inner thoughts, turning anxiety into excitement, and how to find that magical balance between being bored and being too challenged. More off topic content...

We address the last inner game skill: trust! As well as how to trust yourself. In this episode, we also chat about Figaro's trip to the emergency vet, our first review (!), Catherine's trust problems, performance anxiety, acting, role playing, how this is becoming a Hilary Hahn fan podcast, Strauss (and Catherine's dislike of his music), fishing, and more! Follow us on Instagram: Brittany Ross: @b...

We continue with where we left off last week: the second half of Will! We continue discussing performance goals and bring up experience goals and learning goals. We also talk a little about writing screenplays for pieces, how to motivate yourself past school, how kids are gross, mental self-care, and shapes. We might even sing in this episode, and introduce Kit Kat Meow Meow's first studio album....

This week we cover the first half of the last of the fifth chapter of "The Inner Game of Music": Will! This is the second basic skill of the inner game. We discuss geometry, why we started playing our respective instruments and how we decided to become professional musicians, performance goals, experience goals, Hilary Hahn, Catherine's love for extended technique, making our students sing, and Li...

Brittany and Catherine are back to discuss the first inner game skill: awareness! This episode, perhaps our most on topic episode yet, is centered around simple awareness and how to achieve it. The discussion focuses on immersing yourself in the present, as well as aural skills, physics, mediation. Catherine also brings up the idea of a Facebook group! Follow us on Instagram: @bmrossmusic - Britta...

Brittany and Catherine return with Chapters Two and Three of "The Inner Game of Music!" This episode focuses on the concept of the inner game and the skills needed for success. Other subjects include sweat hands, geometry, brain development, as well as grad school experiences and musicians and mental health! 

In their debut episode, Brittany and Catherine dive into the first chapter of “The Inner Game of Music” by Barry Green. As they explore the concepts of what exactly the inner game is, they also discuss their inner-Mozarts, football, anxiety, skateboarding accidents, bad wedding gigs, and more! Find us on Instagram: ⬇️ Brittany Ross @bmrossmusic Catherine Flinchum @catflinchflute

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