Did You Book a Room?: Recent Episodes
Madeleine Siniscalchi
So much happens before a musician takes the stage. 'Did You Book a Room' explores musicians' relationships to learning, teaching, practicing, creating, and what that means for them. Whether they're pop, classical, professional, or amateur we look at identity, lifelong learning, and our favorite post-concert meals!
In this episode, I talk with Zigi Porter who's a pop vocalist, songwriter, and aspiring music therapist. We talk about the writers that inspire lyrics, the learning curve that comes with working with other musicians, and what pop music has to offer the music therapy space.
In this episode, I talk with pianist, teacher, and researcher (and so much more!) Naomi Kayayan. We talk about our role as teachers, the shifting landscape of education, and students as active partners in their learning.
In this episode, composer, teacher, and pianist, Dr. Jeff Junkinsmith talks about his rocky relationship with practice and the surprising career that came out of it. He shares his experience of putting theory to practice and gives his students some no BS advice.
Contains mild language.
In this episode, Anita Banerji talks about her incredibly important connection to violin playing throughout her life. She touches on identity, coming back to playing after a significant break, and the joy of engaging in the music world.
Welcome to a brand new podcast all about what happens off stage...where the learning happens.