Crushing Classical

Pianist Clare Longendyke is a soloist, chamber musician, and fearless advocate for new music who brings daring repertoire and thoughtful storytelling to the concert stage. Her performances are marked by imaginative programming, charismatic stage presence, and a gift for weaving together contemporary works and classical favorites. In 2024, Clare released her debut solo album, …of dreams unveiled, f...

I was struck recently by a podcast interview advocating for entrepreneurs to STOP spreading their energy around and FOCUS so they can make more money.  Is this idea for me? Is it for you?  Your portfolio career is YOURS to design. If you are seeking inspiration, grab the first chapter of my book for FREE at the link below! You are allowed to thrive, and your artistry MATTERS. https://jennetingle.k...

Enjoy this special gift, a recorded meditation by Ruth Phillips: Practice 1: Settling https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PqsA8Epmy_QzyXtuRFJiOaYJfcBfDF_x/view?usp=share_link AND, sign up for her newsletter to receive Practice 2: Breath https://ruthphillips.com/contact/ Alongside her rich and diverse career as a concert cellist and teacher, Ruth is internationally sought after as a performance coach,...

How can you get past the overwhelm of TOO MANY CHOICES? What can break you through your Analysis Paralysis?  Some thoughts here to get you into ACTION!  Your portfolio career is YOURS to design. If you are seeking inspiration, grab the first chapter of my book for FREE at the link below! You are allowed to thrive, and your artistry MATTERS. https://jennetingle.kit.com/c6e4009529 Make sure you SUBS...

Pauline Frechette is a contemporary composer.  Her melodies and harmonies take you to unexpected places, emotionally driven yet only 3 or 4 minutes long. Her compositions are gems that spark the 21st century need for private inspiration, sensual beauty or glowing romanticisim.  A Frechette miniature fills the need for warm flow, deeper meaning or emotional lift to a higher plane. Pauline composes...

I've had a couple of experiences recently that reminded me how VALUABLE it is sometimes to pay for professional support.  I'm good at getting stuff done on my own, and I know you are too. But what a PLEASURE to be able to focus on the parts I care about most!  Your portfolio career is YOURS to design. If you are seeking inspiration, grab the first chapter of my book for FREE at the link...

Amani Roberts is an award-winning music business professor, internationally renowned speaker, professional DJ, and USA Today best-selling author of “The Quiet Storm: A Historical and Cultural Analysis of the Power, Passion and Pain of R&B Groups,” who educates music professionals on making better business decisions. As a professional speaker for thousands worldwide, Amani has left an indelible...

Please enjoy some excerpts from my recent workshop, Successful Careers are Made in the Summer! As usual on this platform, I've removed the conversation and voices that are not mine. Workshop participants didn't consent to a public broadcast! But you WILL hear my setup, activities, and journal prompts. I'd suggest talking through some of these ideas yourself, with a friend, a colleag...

As musicians we are trained to go into our practice rooms and work in PRIVATE until we are perfect. But think about how much you learn from being in the orchestra or in a chamber music group and seeing how OTHER people work!  I'm a huge fan of group programs - let me tell you why!  My own summer group program is The Happiest Musician Incubator . Is it right for you?  https://www.jennetingle.c...

I have such respect for musicians who use their own journeys and learnings to help others!  Described as “a powerhouse of contemporary keyboard repertoire” (Tempo), pianist and composer Xenia Pestova Bennett has earned an international reputation as a leading proponent of uncompromising music. Her work spans a wide range of sound worlds, styles and genres from classical to contemporary art music,...

People have been asking - what does it look like to be in conversation with a business and mindset coach for musicians?  The answer? It can look all kinds of different ways. But it ALWAYS looks like, what is the thing YOU need to talk about to get unstuck, or to move your project forward? Because your portfolio career doesn't have to look like anyone else's, and you don't have to st...

Kate Reddish is a former professional violist turned strategic operator for creative entrepreneurs. After years performing on world-class stages and working across film, television, and recording studios, Kate discovered that her real genius wasn’t just making music—it was creating harmony behind the scenes. Today, as the founder of KMR Creative, Kate helps online educators, artists, and coaches d...

Please enjoy these snippets from my recent workshop, What’s in Your Portfolio (Career)?  I hope you’ll freely pause and restart and try out some of these prompts for yourself! Interested in my Summer Happiest Musician Incubator? Check it out here. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review!  Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!  Theme music by DreamVa...

Musicians are building the most innovative things! The Sub Pool is a dedicated space where orchestral musicians can promote their experience and availability for short term or substitute hire to Orchestra PM's in the US and Canada. Thomas Zera is a Juilliard trained musician with both 25 years of experience as a tenured Bassist with the Utah Symphony and an accomplished freelance musician wit...

I'm pulling back the curtain on my own portfolio career this week, and sharing with you the ecosystem of my business and offers to (hopefully) show what is possible for you.  I want this to inspire YOU to take action and grow your own career in a way that fits you. Because the world is a better place when more creatives are thriving in it.  Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and m...

"Our newly formed Joy Luck Trio  brings together pipa, erhu, and piano in a one‑of‑a‑kind ensemble, performing music written especially for us. As three Chinese musicians, we delve into beloved Chinese folk songs and folktales alongside Western classics, infusing each piece with our own distinctive voice. Our sound is lyrical, colorful, and deeply personal, bridging cultures while telling sto...

To be a portfolio career musician is to take agency in your own career. You need two things to get a project started. You need a goal, and you need a first step.  Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review!  Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!  Theme music by DreamVance. I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income...

Myron Silberstein has recorded first commercial recordings of numerous mid-20th-century American piano works by significant composers whose works were inexplicably neglected.  The first CD completely dedicated to his compositions--his piano music--comes out on Toccata on March 6, 2026. https://toccataclassics.com/product/myron-silberstein-piano-music-2016-2022/ https://myronsilberstein.com/  https...

A recent coffee shop visit inspired me to rethink how little I do on social media. What do YOU think?  Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review!  Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!  Theme music by DreamVance. I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call fro...

In the world of classical music, the collaboration between composers and performers often leads to remarkable creations that resonate deeply with audiences. In this episode of Crushing Classical, host Jennet Ingle engages in a captivating conversation with composer Marjorie Rusche and pianist Clare Longendyke about the upcoming premiere of Rusche's Eclipse Piano Concerto, with the South Bend...

After weeks of hustle, I'm finally in a phase where I can focus on practicing and enjoying music for the sheer joy of it. It’s a refreshing change!   But I know many of us feel the weight of expectations to always be productive. We think we should be working harder, promoting ourselves more, or achieving something grand.   What if we allowed ourselves to explore different creative directions...

Following their Billboard-charting and award-winning album Midwinter’s Gift, Kirstin Myers and Frances Drost—together known as Double Keyed—continue to delight audiences with heartfelt interpretations of both classical and contemporary music. Their contemplative sound takes listeners on a journey that resonates long after the final note. Formed in 2018, Double Keyed grew out of Kirstin and Frances...

If you've ever struggled with your mental game as you do something big or something new - SO HAVE I!  A quick storytime about my own mind trash and some of the ways I combat it.  What do you hear in this episode? Let me know! I'd love to hear from you.  Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review!  Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!  Theme...

In a world where classical music often feels distant and elitist, composer/pianist/arranger Joachim Horsley is breaking barriers and bringing fresh energy to the genre. I really appreciate Joachim's combination of deep seriousness and inclusive creativity  - and I know you will love this conversation. Joachim Horsley is a Composer, Pianist and Arranger, known for his innovative Classical/Afro...

I'm reeling from the recent violence in Minnesota, and reflecting on the role of music when the world is on fire.  Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review!  Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!  Theme music by DreamVance. I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a d...