The Cello Sherpa Podcast

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brant Taylor, who has been a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra cello section since 1998. Brant shares a behind the scenes look at the most recent cello audition where the committee listened to 197 preliminary auditions. If you are interested in taking auditions, Brant provides a treasure trove of helpful information in these episodes! Y...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brant Taylor, who has been a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra cello section since 1998. Brant shares a behind the scenes look at the most recent cello audition where the committee listened to 197 preliminary auditions. If you are interested in taking auditions, Brant provides a treasure trove of helpful information in these episodes! Y...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Sophie Shao, Assistant Professor of Cello at the University of Connecticut. They talk about her experience attending the Curtis Institute of Music at the age of 13, experience with competing in major competitions, her teaching influences, and much more! For more information on Sophie, visit: https://www.sophieshao.com/ You can also fin...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Camden Shaw, founding member of the Dover Quartet. They talk about his journey from a student at the Curtis Institute of Music, to becoming a founding member of the Dover Quartet, which was named one of the greatest string quartets of the last 100 years by BBC Music Magazine! Camden also shares his views on what it takes to project ins...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews pianist and radio host Christopher O'Riley.  They talk about Chris spending over 20 years as the  host of the incredibly popular weekly National Public Radio  program "From the Top." For more information on Chris, visit: http://christopheroriley.com You can also find Chris on Facebook and Instagram: @christopher_oriley_pianist Y...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Zlatomir Fung, who joins the cello faculty of The Juilliard School in the fall of 2024.  They talk about how this appointment came about, his teaching philosophy, his major influences and much more!   For more information on Zlatomir, visit: www.zlatomirfung.com You can also find Zlatomir on Facebook and Instagram: @zfungcello YouTube:...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist and social media sensation Ken James Kubota.  They talk about his musical influences growing up, his time at Juilliard and the genesis of his incredible success on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. For more information on Ken, visit: https://www.kenjameskubota.com/ You can also find Ken on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok: @kenjameskubota...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist and social media sensation Ken James Kubota.  They talk about his musical influences growing up, his time at Juilliard and the genesis of his incredible success on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. For more information on Ken, visit: https://www.kenjameskubota.com/ You can also find Ken on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok: @kenjameskubota...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews High Performance Consultant Steve Tashjian.  They take a deep dive in to the similarities between high performing athletes and musicians, and how he sees creative minds in both fields. Steve shares advice on how to perform at your best by managing performance anxiety, and maintaining proper focus. He talks about how this applies to musicians,...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews High Performance Consultant Steve Tashjian.  They take a deep dive in to the similarities between high performing athletes and musicians, and how he sees creative minds in both fields. Steve shares advice on how to perform at your best by managing performance anxiety, and maintaining proper focus. He talks about how this applies to musicians,...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Sam Viguerie, who has been a member of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for two seasons. They talk about Sam's journey through high school and college on his way to this orchestra. Sam shares stories about his experience working behind the scenes at auditions, and gives insight as to what it's like going from one side of t...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Irish Singer, Harpist and Violinist, Tara McNeill. Tara has been the violinist for the Celtic Woman for 8 years. They talk about her journey to this world famous group, what it's like to be on the road with them, how she manages to dance and play the violin, and much more! For more information on Tara, visit: www.taramcneill.com   Order h...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist  Justin Goldsmith. Justin is a member of the Euclid String Quartet who are celebrating their 25th anniversary season. They talk about how his love of chamber music has shaped his career, and he shares what it's like to choose a career path surrounded by performing and teaching as part of a small ensemble.  For more information on...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Steven Doane, Professor of Cello at the Eastman School of Music. They talk about his experience as Principal Cellist of both the Milwaukee Symphony, and the Rochester Philharmonic, through his  appointment to the Eastman School of Music. Steven shares his teaching philosophy, offers music school audition advice, and much more.  For mor...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Desmond Hoebig, Professor of Cello at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. They talk about his experience performing with 5 major orchestras, including Principal Cello of the orchestras of Cleveland, Houston and Cincinnati, and making the transition to full-time teaching. Desmond also offers advice on how to perform at your best for col...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Desmond Hoebig, Professor of Cello at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. They talk about his experience performing with 5 major orchestras, including Principal Cello of the orchestras of Cleveland, Houston and Cincinnati, and making the transition to full-time teaching. Desmond also offers advice on how to perform at your best for col...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Mark Kosower, principal cellist of the Cleveland Orchestra. Mark compares his career approach to "fishing with many poles" and following what ever you catch. They talk about the journey to his position in Cleveland, building an  extremely versatile career, and he shares his teaching philosophy.  For more information on Mark, visit: h...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violinist Jennifer Roig-Francoli,  Author, Violinist, and Alexander Technique Coach for Musicians. They talk about her journey through childhood where she was focused completely on the violin, to her life changing discovery of the Alexander Technique. Jennifer's book "Make Great Music with Ease" officially releases on January 7t...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violinist Robyn Bollinger, who is the Concertmaster of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. They talk about growing up in the Philadelphia area being surrounded by two musician parents, and their many musician friends. She shares what it was like to make her debut with the Philadelphia orchestra at the age of 12, her incredible ground breaking mult...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Ray Kim, who is one of the newest members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra cello section. They talk about Ray's path from a childhood in South Korea through Atlanta for High School. When a global pandemic affected his ability to stay in the U.S., Ray returned to South Korea for mandatory military service, taught himself to play t...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Ofra Harnoy. They talk about how she built an International career, she shares stories about studying with William Pleeth, Mstislav Rostropovich, and Jacqueline du Pré, and she shares details on her new recording of the Elgar and Lalo Cello concertos. For more information on Ofra, visit: www.ofraharnoy.ca You can also find Ofra on Inst...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Oboist Master Gunnery Sergeant Leslye Barrett and Clarinetist Master Gunnery Sergeant Michelle Urzynicok. They share all the details about their extremely unique careers as members of "The Presidents Own" United States Marine Band. For more information on Michelle: https://www.marineband.marines.mil/About/Members/Article/2605225/mast...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Julio Fernandez, who has been the guitarist for the group Spyro Gyra for nearly 40 years. They talk about his journey from Cuba to Hoboken, NJ as a young child, to finding his way through his high school music program on the Tuba and then landing his gig with Spyro Gyra. For more information and to support Voices of Valor: https://www.voicesof...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Myron Lutzke, Principal Cellist of New York's Orchestra of St. Lukes and NYC based freelancer. They talk about the skills necessary to build a freelance career and Myron shares his experience attending Juilliard, while holding down a professional orchestra job, and working with two of the most influential teachers of our time, Leonard Ros...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Austin Huntington, Principal Cellist of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. They talk about how he found himself being appointed principal cello at only 20 years old! Austin also shares what motivated him early on, and talks about how during the pandemic he returned to school to study at Indiana University with Eric Kim, where he completed a...