The Cello Sherpa Podcast

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Janet Horvath, Cellist and Author of "Playing Less Hurt." We talk about her career as  Associate Principal cellist of the Minnesota Orchestra from 1980-2012, and what led her down the path to becoming an award-winning advocate for injury prevention. She also offers her 5 step advice on how to stay injury free.  To purchase a copy of...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Jonathan Colbert, Double Bass Professor for the University of Memphis Scheidt School of Music. We talk about his journey as a black man growing up in the "not so diverse" world of classical music. He shares the challenges he has faced, we discuss the current situation in orchestras, and he offers potential solutions for increasing di...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Jonathan Colbert, Double Bass Professor for the University of Memphis Scheidt School of Music. We talk about his journey as a black man growing up in the "not so diverse" world of classical music. He shares the challenges he has faced, we discuss the current situation in orchestras, and he offers potential solutions for increasing di...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Hans Jørgen Jensen, cello professor at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music. We talk about his journey to becoming one of the most respected teachers of our generation, his teaching style, his method books, and we take a deep dive into intonation.  For more information on Hans' method books, check out www.practicemind.com or w...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Matt Haimovitz, Associate Professor of Cello at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music in Montreal. We talk about what it was like to make his debut at the age of 13 as soloist with Zubin Mehta and the Israel Philharmonic, and his incredible journey to where he is today.  For more information on Matt, his recordings, and record label, ch...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Tony Mazzocchi, trombonist, Director of Montclair State University’s John J. Cali School of Music, and Co-Director, along with his wife Deborah Buck, of the Kinhaven Music School located in Vermont. We talk about his transition from a career primarily based around trombone performance to a full-time arts administrator.  We also discuss the uni...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Christine Smith, host of the Musicians vs the World Podcast. She also serves as the Director of Sound and Music, and Composer-in-Residence for RPR Studios, and is a founding partner of the content development company, Frosted Lens Entertainment. We talk about her struggle with a potential career ending injury, and how it changed her focus and...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Alan Stepansky, Professor of Cello/Chair of Strings at the Peabody Conservatory, and Professor of cello for the orchestral training program at the Manhattan School of Music. He talks about his journey as a substitute in the Boston Symphony, to the Associate Principal Cello of the New York Philharmonic up to his current teaching positions. He s...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brant Taylor, who has been a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra cello section since 1998. He is also a member of the faculty at DePaul University's School of Music. They talk about his journey through chamber music followed by his incredible early success in multiple orchestra auditions and Brant also shares details about his teachi...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Yo-Yo Ma. Yo-Yo offers advice to young musicians, shares his views on the role of music in our world today, and much more! For more information on Yo-Yo Ma, check out his website www.yo-yoma.com  If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on tw...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Robert DeMaine, principal cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. They talk about growing up into a musical family in Oklahoma City, his journey to the LA Phil, and he shares tales about his most memorable concert experiences over many decades of performances.   For more information on Robert DeMaine, check out his website www.robertdemaine.c...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Carly Troyer and Aspen Jacobsen, high school Seniors at the Interlochen Arts Academy.  They share what daily life is like at Interlochen, how studying there has influenced their college and career decisions, and give insight in to their individual song writing processes.   For more information on Aspen Jacobsen: https://aspenjacobsen.com/ http...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Noa Kageyama, who is a Performance Psychologist on faculty at The Juilliard School and the New World Symphony. They talk about his journey from a violinist to becoming one of the leading experts in the field of performance psychology. Noa also shares about the work he does with musicians and educators to help manage performance anxiety through...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Khari Joyner, Assistant Professor of Cello at Baldwin Wallace University. They talk about his journey through the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Talent Development Program to his 3 degrees at the Juilliard School, and his experience landing a Faculty position at Baldwin Wallace University.  For more information on Khari Joyner, visit www.kh...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Baltimore Symphony Orchestra violinist, Ellen Pendleton Troyer. They talk about her journey to the BSO, her experience working  with Leonard Bernstein while attending Juilliard, and her versatility on the violin. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.co...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Jennifer Kloetzel, Professor of Cello, Head of Performance and Head of Strings at the University of California Santa Barbara, and Bob Koenig, Professor and Head of Collaborative Piano, Chair of the Music Department and Head of Performance at the University of California Santa Barbara. They talk about releasing their new album, Beethoven: The C...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Chris French, Associate Principal Cellist of the Houston Symphony. They talk about developing a proper exercise routine to stay healthy and injury free.  If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on twitter @theCello Sherpa

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Blaise Dejardin, principal cellist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. They speak about his journey from attending the New England Conservatory  to immediately winning a position in the cello section at the age of 23 years old, landing the principal position 10 years later, and the recent release of his new book "Audition Day" - Your G...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Dr. Dan Benardot, Professor of Nutrition at Emory University and creator of a new course entitled "Nutrition for the Performing Arts." They speak about the best way to fuel your body for maximum performance, and how to maintain optimum energy balance throughout the day.  Dr. Benardot was previously Professor of Nutrition, and Profess...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brinton Smith, principal cellist of the Houston Symphony,  faculty member of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University and the Aspen Music Festival. They talk about the rigorous process of taking auditions, what works, and what doesn't, and Brinton offers creative solutions to help improve upon the current system. For more informati...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brinton Smith, principal cellist of the Houston Symphony,  faculty member of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University and the Aspen Music Festival. They talk about the rigorous process of taking auditions, what works, and what doesn't, and Brinton offers creative solutions to help improve upon the current system. For more informati...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Stephanie Voss, the owner of Voss Violins located in Atlanta, GA. They talk about the rigorous process it took just for her to get admitted to school in Germany, her extensive training before coming to the US, and she shares her tips for maintaining your string instrument as the seasons change.  For more information on Stephanie Voss, visit ww...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's cello section, Rainer Eudeikis, Brad Ritchie,  and Tommy Carpenter. In this two part series, they discuss sitting on the audition panel and listening to 99 cellists audition from behind the screen. They share advice on what they were listening for, and give tips on how to play a winning audition...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's cello section, Rainer Eudeikis, Brad Ritchie,  and Tommy Carpenter. In this two part series, they discuss sitting on the audition panel and listening to 99 cellists audition from behind the screen. They share advice on what they were listening for, and give tips on how to play a winning audition...

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Kevin Case, Founder and Principal of Case Arts Law who represents musicians and artists in labor and employment matters.  Kevin shares the details of his journey from professional violinist to one of the most sought after attorneys in our industry, representing dozens of orchestras across the country.  We also chat about the basics of collecti...