Down the Pit

In this episode we talk with Australian classical guitarist Scott Borg . Every artist has a story, and Scott's is a very interesting and unique one. In our conversation we talk about his upbringings in rural Australia, performing for cows, kangaroos vs camels, the shock of moving to NYC, ethics and being a good person, his exciting projects coming up, his revolutionary arrangements, sports and we...

In today's episode, we talk with Carlos Tome , Director, Co-owner and Head of Sales at Tarisio . Carlos oversees all private sales of Tarisio’s New York and London offices and has played a major role in the critical success of recent auction sales, many of which set world records.  Some of the many topics we discuss includes growing up in his native Madrid, the difference of music education b...

In today's episode, we talk with Daniela Candillari , Serbian-Slovenian Conductor and Composer whose charisma, work ethic, passion for music and musical intuition has brought her great recognition and catapulted her career, leading some fantastic opera productions around the world. — The Chicago Tribune writes: “Some of the most wondrous music-making emerged from the orchestra, conductor Daniela C...

In today's episode, we talk with Thomas Masse , former Deputy Dean and Associate Provost for the Arts at Yale University and current professor at Stetson University. We discuss his journey, the many career paths in music, stories about his years at Yale, how to deal with negativity, the importance of mentorship, the future of classical music and much more.  Please Follow us, Rate us, and leav...

Growing up in a non-musical family and a community that revolves around its professional football team, violinist Wayne Lin shares his experiences  that led him to the Juilliard School and to currently being the acting Concertmaster of the Seoul Philharmonic in South Korea. Orchestra life, audition process, parenthood, a life of adjustments, and of course, some fun experiences, cheese curds a...

An entertaining episode in which our guest Louis Levitt shares with us his life as a musician with a business mentality. From founding chamber music groups like Sybarite5 and The Weeklies , to being a producer, and CEO of record label Bright Shiny Things , we explore topics like life on tour,  non vs for-profit worlds, how to be signed by a label, labeling classical music, and more. To become...

Armenian-American composer Mary Kouyoumdjian talks about her music, her culture, her influences, her projects ranging from concert works to multimedia collaborations and films scores. Kronos Quartet , Atom Egoyan , social and political conflicts, race/gender equality and so much more in this riveting conversation. To become a Down the Pit supporter, please visit www. Anchor. FM/Down-the-Pit . 00:0...

Artistic Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s “OrchKids” and founder of El Sistema inspired program “Tuned In” at the Peabody Conservatory, where he teaches creative composition and community engagement, Daniel Trahey is a pioneer and innovator in his field. In this entertaining conversation, we learn about his work, his views on music and education, his entrepreneurial skills, his use o...

Dr. Yves Dharamraj tells us about his career, his dreams, his views on the importance of music education, privilege in classical music, his work as a co-Executive Director of New Docta Festival , and much more! To become a Down the Pit supporter, please visit www. Anchor. FM/Down-the-Pit https://www.yvesdharamraj.com/

An entertaining chat with Shelbie Rassler, composer/arranger, conductor, multi-instrumentalist. The story behind the video that changed her life, how is it to be a student at The Juilliard School during COVID-19, her passion for education and altruism at such young age, a surprise phone call from a very important person, and much more. To become a Down the Pit supporter, please visit www. Anchor....

Arthur Sato shares his life as a NYC freelancer, as an educator. He tells us some great stories about being a contractor, how his heritage has shaped who he is, his involvement in the production of Mozart in the Jungle, his love for the Portland Trail Blazers, and so much more on this great episode! To become a Down the Pit supporter, please visit www. Anchor. FM/Down-the-Pit https://www.linkedin....

Growing up in Cleveland, diversity in music, American orchestras, music publishers, accessibility, orchestral programming, the Sphinx Organization, and so many more topics are part of this fun and fascinating interview with Jennifer Arnold .  To become a Down the Pit supporter, please visit www. Anchor. FM/Down-the-Pit https://vlajma.wixsite.com/jenniferarnoldviola https://www.richmondsymphon...

Nathan is a composer, entrepreneur, and violist of the GRAMMY Award-winning  Attacca Quartet. In this episode, he shares his experiences juggling a career in chamber music, as a composer, his new "normal" during the pandemic, and his work as Executive Director of Musicambia, a non-for-profit that uses the power of music to build supportive communities where incarcerated individuals can b...

 Jacob Braun talks about growing up in the Boston area, his love for sports, fun anecdotes as a touring musician, and detailed insight of the fascinating life of being a recording soloist in Hollywood, collaborating with some of the biggest names in the industry like John Williams, and being part of some of the biggest blockbusters. To become a Down the Pit supporter, please visit www. Anchor...

A captivating chat with one the most gifted American conductors of his generation. Currently in his 6th season as Artistic Director of Phoenix Symphony, in this episode,  Tito shares his views on a number of topics including public education in NYC, the state of American Orchestras, diversity, equity and much more. To become a Down the Pit supporter, please visit www. Anchor. FM/Down-the-Pit...

In this episode, Wei-Jen Yuan tells of his unique experience transitioning from a career as a professional concert pianist into the world of investment banking. With an undergraduate degree  in Music Performance from Harvard University and a graduate degree in Piano Performance from Yale University, Wei-Jen explores how his musical training aids him to excel in finance and investments with Sn...