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Interviews highlighting new trends and new thinking in contemporary musicianship. Eugene Friesen interviews musicians and thought leaders who point the way toward a new kind of relevancy for creative artists, innovative forms of collaboration, fresh insights into the creative process, and original approaches to audience engagement and development.
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Signup to Generate a PitchInterviews highlighting new trends and new thinking in contemporary musicianship. Eugene Friesen interviews musicians and thought leaders who point the way toward a new kind of relevancy for creative artists, innovative forms of collaboration, fresh insights into the creative process, and original approaches to audience engagement and development.
Beyond Mastery is hosted by Eugene Friesen. The show has published 14 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Edward Sarath: Black Music Matters & Noetic Musicology" (27 April 2025, 45 minutes), "Musical Freedom with Eugene Friesen" (15 November 2024, 17 minutes), and "Improvisation and Healing with Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater" (20 October 2024, 28 minutes).
Beyond Mastery publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 14 episodes.
Booking probability for Beyond Mastery is 19%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Beyond Mastery requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Beyond Mastery's contact route on record: verified email.
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Eugene Friesen hosts Beyond Mastery, a music podcast with 14 episodes published.
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Episode #13
<p>In this episode of the Beyond Mastery podcast, host Eugene Friesen sits down with renowned author, educator, and composer Edward Sarath to explore the transformative power of black music and its vital role in...
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<p>Join us in this profound exploration as we dive into the heart of musical freedom. Eugene reflects on the transformative power of music and how artists can reach beyond mastery to a place where only love for the...
Episode #12
<p>Classically-trained virtuoso Jordan Rudess reveals how he unlocked the power of improvisation and self-expression, transforming his music into a profound healing force. Jordan shares his journey from Juilliard...
Episode #11
<p>John Mark Rozendaal is a renowned musician and fervent climate justice activist. Celebrated for his mastery of Baroque and Renaissance music, John Mark has shifted his focus towards a critical and urgent...
Episode #10
<p>A master storyteller and devotee of Bach's cello suites, Richard Hartshorne aka Dobbs has dedicated his life to bringing music to the most unlikely places around the world. In this episode with Eugene Friesen, Dobbs...
Episode #9
<p>What does "mastery" mean? Eugene Friesen sits down with esteemed jazz pianist and composer - and dear friend - Kenny Werner to share their journeys towards effortless playing and self-discovery<br/><br/>Together...
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<p>Eugene and Kenny navigate the intricate nuances of transcending self-identification as musicians, embracing body and mind awareness, and finding joy in the present moment through music.<br/><br/>Musicians' role in...
Episode #8
<p>Four-time Grammy Award-winner, Glen Velez, is legendary figure in the modern frame drum movement, revered worldwide by musicians and audiences alike. His pioneering influence reshaped contemporary music, introducing...
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<p>Renowned for her virtuosity and versatility, flutist Nancy Stagnitta’s musical evolution was born in classical music and expanded through jazz. In this episode, she sits down with Eugene Friesen to share how...
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<p>How do we find a way toward a new kind of relevancy for creative artists through innovative forms of collaboration? And how do we honor our histories to engage audiences in our creative process?</p><p>In this...
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<p>How can we expand musicians' imaginations about how they can serve communities beyond traditional performance? In this episode of Beyond Mastery, host Eugene Friesen engages in a profound dialogue about the power of...
Episode #3
<p>San Francisco Symphony cellist Barbara Bogatin is also a longtime practitioner of Insight Meditation. In this episode with host Eugene Friesen, Barbara brings these two parts of her life together with practical and...
Episode #2
<p>Matt Glaser is an American jazz and bluegrass violinist and has been an influential thought leader in the history of American jazz and roots music for many years. In this episode with host Eugene Friesen, he talks...
Episode #1
<p>Paul Winter is a genre-defining and genre-defying multiple Grammy Award-winning recording artist.</p><p>Paul saw early success as a jazz saxophonist and bandleader with albums on Columbia Records, playing at the...
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<p>This podcast highlights new trends and new thinking in contemporary musicianship. In each episode, Grammy Award-winning composer and cellist Eugene Friesen conducts fascinating interviews with artists who are...
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