
Josie Talks
Listen to conversations with incredible artists and musicians which provide a behind-the-scenes perspective on how one uses their creative and intellectual outlet to master their craft.
Episodes
7 episodes
Steven Schick: The Beauty of Uncertainty
Steven Schick, one of the "supreme living virtuosos" of our time, joins me in a conversation about his journey as a performer, teacher, and writer. Speaking in detail about his philosophy on music education, performance, and practice, he...
•
55:42

Thomas Morris: The Imagination of the Soul
Thomas Morris, the former Artistic Director of the Ojai Music Festival, joins me to share his experiences in orchestral management and his passion for creative programming. Giving an insider's look at how festival productions and concert series...
•
51:09

Danny Clay: An Exploration of Creativity
Danny Clay joins me to talk about his passion for collaboration and teaching, exploring how both of these interests work to inspire his ever evolving art form as a composer. He discusses the importance of exploring artistic ideas, allowing crea...
•
41:09

Kevin Sun: Looking into Pandora's Box
Kevin Sun, a fantastic pianist and alumni of both the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and Stanford University, sits with me to talk about his experiences as a scholar, a musician, and a medical student. He discusses his own journey of overc...
•
49:14

Elaine Martone: The Power of Believing
Elaine Martone, a 5-time Grammy Award winner, joins me to talk about her journey from an oboe player to an award winning record producer. Navigating through her many adventures, she cites the importance of self confidence, the ability to dive i...
•
42:08

Amy Zanrosso: Finding Joy in Music
Amy Zanrosso joins me through video call to discuss her journey with music, her life transitioning from a musician in Canada to a musician in the US, as well as the ripple effects that Covid-19 has had on performing musicians as a whole.
•
36:52

Stefano Flavoni: The Importance of a Process
Stefano Flavoni, a conductor, teacher, and scientist (only a few of his many talents) sits with me to talk about the struggles of balancing academics with music, and how developing a concrete process is crucial when trying to achieve the best r...
•
40:09
