The Balanced Musician : Recent Episodes
Jhon Alvarado and Lauren Jorgensen
Where do you draw the line between playing music for fun and playing music for work? Join Jhon and Lauren, two 20 something year old professional musicians, as they riff, discuss, and ponder the life of a young musician trying to balance work and play.
What do you do when getting ready for a concert!? This week Lauren and Jhon discuss their pre-performance traditions and how they prepare to walk out on stage!
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We're sure you've heard the dreaded term "networking" thrown around, but what does it mean when it comes to music!? Join Jhon and Lauren as they explore the concept of networking, discuss how it could apply to you as a musician, and describe their personal experiences with networking!
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Do you move into the practice room!? Are you outdoorsy and practice outside? Join us as we discuss everything practice room, from different practice personalities to practice tips and even our favorite and funniest practice stories.
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Buckle in, everyone. Jhon and Lauren embark on a MASSIVE New Year's Eve ramble about Bach, stumbling upon Robert and Clara Schumann's grave, St. Matthew's Passion, opera singers using mics, and everything in-between. Join us for our special hour long last episode before the new year!
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As musicians, we all have plenty of holiday gig stories to share with anyone who will listen! Join us as we discuss some of our favorite holiday performance stories as we prepare for this holiday season!
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In this episode, Jhon and Lauren discuss the alternative routes one can explore while looking for a job in the music field.
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In this episode, Jhon and Lauren reminisce on their undergrad years and share funny stories throughout their shared time in university music classes together.
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to audition for a world renowned opera house? Join us as Lauren discusses here recent experience auditioning for the LA Opera. Get ready for a story filled with comedic moments, stressful situations, plenty of nerves!
Join us for our inaugural pilot episode of the Balanced Musician! Get to know us as we reflect on stories shared over coffee, what inspired the podcast and where we hope to go with "The Balanced Musician."