Sound Mind Podcast

<p>Tubist Jarrett McCourt (Tuba & Euphonium professor, UMKC) joined Alex on the podcast this month to discuss self-care, recharging, how trauma is processed, and much more! </p><p>Learn more about Jarrett at...

<p>This month we welcomed back flutist Adam Sadberry to the pod to talk about being in the present, trusting our instincts, and following our heart, even when that path looks different from those around you.</p><p>Adam...

<p>Leo Fotos & David Gosz (www.goszandfotos.com) are musical theatre creators based in New York City. On this month's pod, I sat down with David and Leo to discuss their musical, "TRU," a musical that shines a light...

<p>Musical performance and improvement expert Noa Kageyama talks with Dan Monte about breaking down commonly held perceptions on musical and technical growth. Working outside of typically binary narratives of success or...

<p>Violinist, writer, educator, and podcaster Tricia Park joins Dan Monte for a discussion on relationship with one’s inner critic as a practicing musician.</p>

<p>Acting Executive Director of The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at the University of Maryland Erica Bondarev Rapach speaks with Dan Monte about compassionate practices in team leadership from her perspective as...

<p>Current project advisor to the Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative Adrienne Thompson speaks with host Dan Monte about creating communities around young artists to foster musical success. </p>

<p>Dr. Karen Bluth joins host Ben Manis to discuss methods and frameworks of compassionate behavior to better address life's challenges.</p>

<p>Guest Clara Donaldson discusses self compassion through her experience both as a performer and a certified clinical professional counselor.</p>

<p>Author, Clinical Psychologist, and Compassion expert Dr. Mary Welford joins host Dan Monte for a conversation on compassion's role in a musical life. Compassion is explored from all angles, from the interpersonal to...

<p>Dan and Alex deliver an important update regarding the upcoming 2022 Sound Mind Podcast season, changes within the Sound Mind Organization, and the exciting future ahead.</p>

<p>Guest Loren Meeker talks with host Benjamin Manis about the anxiety, judgement, and trust in the classical music sphere, through the perspective of her career as a stage director.</p>

<p>Guest Brianne Borden talks with host Dan Monte about her experiences both as a visiting assistant professor of trumpet at SUNY Potsdam, as well as in her role as a yoga instructor with her online studio Yoga for All...

<p>Memphis Symphony Orchestra Acting Principal flutist Adam Sadberry joins host Alex Hoffman for a wide ranging conversation covering mental health struggles in college, being an African-American Orchestra Fellow at the...

<p>Jarrett McCourt discusses his mindfulness and meditation practices. Hosted by Alex Hoffman, the two also discuss some techniques that Jarrett uses as a crisis hotline texter. <br/>If you have any thoughts you'd like...