Utah Music Professionals Interviews

Listen to a conversation with violin missionary Becky Fullmer in the Orchestra at Temple Square. While no members of this group are paid, they play at a professional level. What we cover: How does learning music mirror the gospel of Jesus Christ? What pieces do members of the Orchestra at Temple Square prefer to play? How do members of the orchestra support each other? Is the Orchestra at Temple S...

Listen to a conversation with violin missionary Mary Griffin in the Orchestra at Temple Square. While no members of this group are paid, they play at a professional level. What we learn: How do Orchestra at Temple Square musicians feel about not getting paid? How can faith play a role in music? What can I share with my students about faith and music? Why do members of the Orchestra at Temple Squar...

Learn about filming, performing, and editing, including differences between cellphones and professional camera equipment and first steps in improving audio and color in video editing. Starring: PATRICK COFFIN, CAMI SHASKIN, ROO SIMMONS Editors: PATRICK COFFIN, CAMI SHASKIN Background Music: "Leaving Home" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Baroque Duet performed by CARYN BRADLEY & CRAIG HANEMA...

Learn about neuroscience in learning, the benefits of chamber music, conducting goals, and hear a variety of compositions. We discuss playing multiple instruments and what musicians really bring to a gig. Featuring the Tooele String Trio. Starring: CAMI SHASKIN, JOCELYN SCIORTINO-SHADES, KATRINA DVORACHEK Editors: PATRICK COFFIN, CAMI SHASKIN Background Music: Selections from Trio in G Major by Ha...

Learn all about a career as a music therapist: experiences in the field and the training that is required. Includes  he difference between music used in a therapeutic sense and music therapy from a certified therapist, education required to be a music therapist, all the settings a music therapist can work in, and using or not using a primary instrument and why.   Starring: CAMI SHASKIN, NATHAN SHA...

Learn how college grading aids progress, if majoring in music is worth it, and when it's acceptable to "fire" a student. Also, hear reasons for becoming a teacher, how music changes the brain, etc.   Starring: DONNA FAIRBANKS, CAMI SHASKIN Editors: PATRICK COFFIN, CAMI SHASKIN Background Music: Romance in F Major by Beethoven, performed by CAMI JACKSON Moment Musical by Franz Schubert, performed b...

Learn from a modern composer. Learn about today's best music notation software, learn about John Williams and his advice for how to be like him, listen to details about the old career of music transcription, hear how to impress a teacher as a kid, and enjoy other compelling stories about life as a composer.   Starring: CAMI SHASKIN, KELLY RICHARDSON, ROO SIMMONS Editors: PATRICK COFFIN, CAMI SHASK...

Learn about effective and ineffective teaching, Cami's favorite pastimes, and what Cami's students have taught her. Corresponding video available for purchase at https://training.camishaskinviolin.com/courses/cami-shaskin. Starring: CAMI SHASKIN, NATHAN SHASKIN, ROO SIMMONS Editors: PATRICK COFFIN, CAMI SHASKIN Background Music: The Blue Danube Waltz by Johann Strauss II, Performed by CAMI SHASKIN...

Find out how a piano accompanist can make a big difference in a violin studio and about this pianist's great experience. Corresponding video available for purchase at https://training.camishaskinviolin.com/courses/jaynegalloway . Starring: JAYNE GALLOWAY, CAMI SHASKIN, ROO SIMMONS Editors: PATRICK COFFIN, CAMI SHASKIN Background Music: Nigun from "Three Pictures of Chassidic Life" by Ernest Bloch,...

Learn about life as a professional symphony musician and music mystery series author.  Corresponding video available for purchase at https://training.camishaskinviolin.com/courses/geraldelias . Starring: GERALD ELIAS, CAMI SHASKIN Editors: PATRICK COFFIN, CAMI SHASKIN Background Music: Tales from the Vienna Woods by Johann Strauss II, musopen.org March from "Love for Three Oranges" by Sergei Proko...

Get inspired by Melodie's knowledge and enthusiasm for planning and teaching and her top priorities for the first year of instruction. Corresponding video available for purchase at https://training.camishaskinviolin.com/courses/melodie-gardner . Starring: MELODIE GARDNER, CAMI SHASKIN, ROO SIMMONS Editors: PATRICK COFFIN, CAMI SHASKIN Background Music:   Violin Concerto in E minor, mvmt 1 by Felix...

Preparing students to perform for judges, interacting with private teachers, helping students understand classical music. Corresponding video available for purchase at https://training.camishaskinviolin.com/courses/eva-marble-hs-educator . Starring: EVA MARBLE, CAMI SHASKIN, ROO SIMMONS Editors: PATRICK COFFIN, CAMI SHASKIN Background Music:   The Swan by Camille Saint-Saëns, Performed by CAMI SHA...

Experiences at Oberlin and Juilliard, including an unexpected visitor; advice for teaching and conducting; and a performance of Mozart. Corresponding video available for purchase at https://training.camishaskinviolin.com/courses/joelrosenberg . Starring: JOEL ROSENBERG, CAMI SHASKIN Editors: PATRICK COFFIN, CAMI SHASKIN Background Music: Symphonie Concertante by Mozart, Performed by CAMI SHASKIN,...

Learn about what to look for in an instrument, realistic pricing, unusual repairs and other intriguing tidbits about sound. Corresponding video available for purchase at https://training.camishaskinviolin.com/courses/adam-day-luthier . Starring: ADAM DAY, CAMI SHASKIN Editor: PATRICK COFFIN Background Music:   Concerto in A Major, mvt. 1, by Mozart, performed by CAMI SHASKIN   Humoresque by Dvorak...

Learn of the romance that started with a banjo, learn the history of bluegrass instruments, and hear original songs in unrehearsed jam sessions. Corresponding video available for purchase at https://training.camishaskinviolin.com/courses/miners-bluegrass-performers. Starring: CRAIG MINER, TAMILISA MINER, CAMI SHASKIN Editors: PATRICK COFFIN, CAMI SHASKIN Background Music: Piano Instrumental, Celti...

Learn about being in military bands, working as a personnel manager of a symphony, working with young musicians, planning your life, life as a recording studio musician, networking, and why musicians aren't in movie credits. Corresponding video available for purchase at https://training.camishaskinviolin.com/courses/daniel-omer .     Starring: DANIEL OMER, CAMI SHASKIN, ROO SIMMONS Editors: PATRIC...