Within The Musician

In this episode Josh Boyd gives great insight into what it is like being a band director during covid. He talks about virutal and inperson learning, and how to navigate between the two. I loved his insight into building community within your band programs! Definetly check out his podcast 'Directing Bands' below!
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5aNBzNBNNXh3H3eH9p7IBU
Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/directing-band/id1524501038
Instigram @directingtheband Twitter: JoshRBoyd
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On this episode I have two private instructors: Stephen Evans and Irina Fatykhova. Private music instructors have a very unique position. Our instruction is completely individualized. As creative instructors we teach the whole musician. Often our job is to find out how a students week went, what challenges did they have that week? What breakthroughs did they have that week? How did they enjoy or connect to the music? And how can I help you strategies so this next week is better. Well, with so much going on- it was impossible for me to avoid these conversations with some students. We chat about how private music instruction is helpful during these stressful economic, political and covid crisis.

To learn more about Stephan Evans and me Monica Williams go to www.contracostamusicguild.com and To learn more about Irina go to www.iplaymusic.school

The Portfolio Musician

This episode is jam packed with wisdom from Katherine Emeneth. This episode is especially helpful for private teachers that want to work on ideas for retention of students, growing growing the numbers of students. We talk about what a portfolio musician is- in short an artist that has multiple revenue streams. We also talk about what musicians can do to keep our industry alive, having day jobs without shame, and much more!

You can follow and learn more about Katherine Emeneth at:

Instagram @KatherineEmeneth

Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/katherine.isbill

Website: www.Katherineemeneth.com

As always you can reach Monica (host) at

www.bayareaflutist.com

[email protected]

Importance of music for young and old minds!
Today Stephan Betz and I are going to talk about the intricacy of the brain, and how music can affect the development. How music can actually help students experiencing challenges in academics. We’ll talk about why it might be easier to start as an earlier student, but also how it can really benefit starting as an adult. We are also going to talk about what music therapy is, how it’s helpful and who it’s helpful too.

About Stephan Betz: he is a A board-certified music therapist as well as an award-winning composer in jazz musician. He plays many instruments, with over 36 years of experience. He also has a PhD in community education. He is also one of the teaching artist at Contra Costa music guild, A collective of teachers we started early in the pandemic.
To learn more about Stephan Betz and schedule a trial lesson with him visit: www.contracostamusicguild.com

In this episode Nicole Hand talks about empowering artists to have financial freedom. She believes Artists do not need to choose between a creative career and financial stability. She is going to share her journey, and give us some ideas on how to get started building our wealth.

Follow Nicole on Instagram @artistwithabundance or on her website at www.artistwithabundance.com Nicole teaches bassoon, saxophone, piano, and has great articles, resources and courses for artist that want to take charge of their finances and freedom!

As always follow the host, Monica Williams at www.bayareaflutsit.com or Instagram @monicawilliamsflutist or email [email protected]. I teach flute lessons to all levels and love talking to other podcasters to collaborate.