Pretty Sharp Podcast
1) How do orchestras fit in a world with COVID and racial injustice?
It is difficult to overstate how much COVID - 19 has impacted the world, and it is impossible to overemphasize how heinous George Floyd's death was at the hands of Derek Chauvin. People are discussing...Show More
2) What's keeping you out of the concert hall?
Live music is awesome. For my money, it’s the way classical music should be experienced. Recordings are nice when you don’t have the option, but experiencing the symphonic soundscape washing over me i...Show More
3) Am I Too Broke for Classical Music?
What does it cost to participate in classical music? You have to rent or buy an instrument. Next, you find a great teacher. Then the summer camps, competitions, youth orchestras and auditions. These e...Show More
4) Was Beethoven Black?
just finished playing Beethoven’s (insert number between 1-9) symphony. After the concert, I have a chance to discuss the work with members from the audience, and like clockwork someone chimes in with...Show More
5) Classical Music = Nap Time (Every body go night night)
Sometimes you can see it on their face. The look of panic as they try to find reasons to get out of the situation without hurting your feelings. So you ask again. "Would you like to come see me perfor...Show More