Crushing Classical Podcast
1) Should You Negotiate for a Gig?
What if we normalized paying musicians for their expertise and professionalism? What if we normalized asking for the fee we need? This is not ALWAYS possible, and not ALWAYS advisable - but if you've...Show More
2) Radhika Vekaria: Sensory Artist and Composer
Radhika Vekaria is a GRAMMY® nominated, award-winning multi-instrumentalist and sensory artist who fuses her British, East African and Indian heritage to create transcendent music. Renowned for her ev...Show More
3) Happiest Musician Minisode: Feeling Great
Have you ever dragged yourself through your day, your gig, your teaching? Have you ever pushed through a "The Show Must Go On" moment? Might there be a better way? Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing...Show More
4) Kim Butler: Financial Strategist
Starting her money journey in 4th grade by selling enough milk to put herself through school, Kim Butler has dedicated over 30 years to helping people buy life insurance nationwide and optimize their ...Show More
5) Happiest Musician Minisode: Do I NEED a Website?
I see this question a lot. Indeed, musicians rarely get work directly from their website, and it can be annoying to have to keep one up to date. But on the other hand... Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to ...Show More
6) Tina Davidson: Let Your Heart Be Broken
Composer and author Tina Davidson’s memoir, Let Your Heart Be Broken, is available in audiobook format on all major platforms starting August 12, 2025 via publisher Boyle & Dalton. The audiobook, read...Show More
7) Happiest Musician Minisode: When Should You Play For Free?
Should you EVER play for free, or accept less than your normal rate? Normally I would say no, but I found myself offering the OPPOSITE advice recently to a client and thought I should explore that for...Show More
8) Devony Smith and Danny Zelibor: In This Short Life
Recognized for her "sensual" and "strong" voice (New York Times), mezzo-soprano Devony Smith is a versatile performer with a wide-ranging repertoire in opera and concert music. Devony is a sought-af...Show More
9) Happiest Musician Minisode: Being Proud of Your Support
I had a real AHA moment in my own life recently, and thought I'd tell you about it. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crush...Show More
10) Nicole Cash: Hornist to Narrator
Nicole Cash is a highly skilled performer whose training in classical music allows her to captivate audiences and connect people through the power of sound. She served as 3rd Horn with the Dallas Symp...Show More