Yoga for All Musicians

Brianne and Claire discuss what it means to take time off the instrument, the importance of trying new things, and define the word "potate" for you all.

We're back! In this episode, Brianne and Claire catch up on everything that’s been filling their lives lately. You'll get updates on what they've been up to, the International Trumpet Guild Conference, Gardening, and of course, reality television (and how this all magically relates to being a musician!)

Brianne and Claire are joined by Yoga for All Musicians teacher, Amanda Rice! The three of them discuss Amanda's move from Trinidad and Tobago to Minnesota, working from home with a new baby, the impact yoga can have on mental wellness, and the importance of grounding. Brianne and Claire are so excited to highlight the wisdom of this awesome YAM teacher!

On this episode, Brianne and Claire discuss travel horror stories, including sick babies and sick Brianne! They also talk about the importance of feedback and discerning the difference between feedback and criticism as musicians, and the role that plays in Claire's life as a therapist.

Brianne and Claire are joined by YAM teacher and harpist Alix Raspé Gray! They talk about what it’s like to perform as a classical musician in pop spaces, the very specific experience of buying a car that can actually fit a harp, and Alix’s sweet new addition—baby Coco. Of course, Timothée Chalamet comes up, and more importantly, they discuss their favorite Bravo shows.

Brianne and Claire talk about social media, boundaries, and the growing expectation that we should be accessible at all times. They also get into sitting with discomfort and cultivating distress tolerance.

Brianne and Claire debrief about the halftime show and its important at this moment in time. From there, they spiral into a conversation about spinning all the plates, the pressure to “do it all,” and how to manage a packed schedule. Spoiler: they’re figuring it out in real time.

This week, Brianne and Claire talk honestly about the heaviness of the current moment and what it means to keep showing up as musicians right now. There’s a surprise cameo from Boaty the Dog, a few questionable yoga cues, and (of course) a shoutout to RuPaul’s Drag Race.

We’ve gotten a lot of “so how did this start?” — so this is us giving the long answer. In our very first episode, we talk about our paths as musicians, how yoga slowly became part of our lives, and how Yoga for All Musicians grew out of all of that. Y ou'll hear about our journeys through music school, our moms, and how we can blame our star signs on things.