The Playful Musician

The Playful Musician dives deep into a musician’s journey, techniques and influences. From the first instrument they played to how they prepare for big concerts or recordings to how they find joy in the long practice hours, this podcast reveals the beautiful, and peculiar, details of an artist’s journey. Whether you’re an aspiring musician looking for inspiration, a seasoned pro trying to find new techniques, or just a fan of the musical process, you’re going to love this podcast.

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Episodes

Theresa McCoy - Percussionist

Theresa McCoy is an accomplished percussionist. She’s played with esteemed symphonies, salsa bands, on horror movie soundtracks and for distinguished guests such as the Queen of England. Theresa exudes playfulness and has a zest for life and music. She shares her journey as a musician, tips for sight reading and how to find joy in all aspects of the musical process.

May 08, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 3

Martin Majkut - World Class Conductor and Human Being

Martin Majkut is a world class conductor and human being. He’s lived through a revolution, has two PhDs, can sing, play piano and inspires orchestras to deliver exciting, polished and powerful performances. He’s the Music Director of the Rogue Valley Symphony in Ashland, Oregon, and the Queens Symphony Orchestra in New York. Martin shares his experience growing up in Czechoslovakia during the Velvet Revolution, his journey as a musician and conductor, his practice formula and how he incorporates...

May 01, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 2

Terry Longshore - Percussionist, composer and master teacher

Versatile doesn’t even begin to describe my first guest. Terry Longshore is a percussionist, composer, teacher and performer. From collaborating with multi-media artists to composing live music for dance and theatre to premiering works by today’s most ground-breaking composers, his musical resume is impressive and unique. When he’s not performing around the world, you can find Terry teaching young musicians as Professor of Music at the Oregon Center for the Arts at Southern Oregon University.

Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 1

The Origins of The Playful Musician

This episode explores the inspiration behind the podcast. Steve talks about influencers from university professors to siblings to current friends. He also shares a clip from episode 1 where he and Terry Longhsore talk about music as language and the influence of Victor Wooten on their teaching philosophies.

Apr 20, 2020•10 min

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