Violinist on a Bicycle

Suzy McKenzie-Sutter
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Violinist on a Bicycle Podcast

From bike lanes to classical music, let's talk about what needs to change in Canada. Suzy McKenzie-Sutter is the host of this podcast (a 20-something East Coast Canadian, classical musician, & cyclist) who's passionate about discussing much needed change and highlighting the unique and awesome things that people are doing. Each episode features a guest who joins me in tackling the cold snowy truth & paths to progress. If you like this free content, you can drop a tip in my virtual tip jar: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/suzeviolin

Episodes

  1. It's time for classical music to open its gates to neurodiversity, healthy body image, & mental health | Julianne Meaney

    09/11/2020

    It's time for classical music to open its gates to neurodiversity, healthy body image, & mental health | Julianne Meaney

    In this episode, I chat with Julianne Meaney, a classically trained singer, music educator, and lifestyle blogger from St. John’s NL. We discuss the ways in which classical music is not accessible to musicians with learning disabilities at the early stages of learning and in higher level colleges and universities, I share my own experience with dyslexia as a musician and music student in university. We go on to talk about the progression needed in classical music institutions regarding body image and mental health and how it all ties together, with Julianne's expertise as music director and counsellor at Easter Seals, a non profit program for individuals with disabilities.

    37 min
  2. Terrorism on Mi'kma'ki, a Mi'kmaw flute player and her call to action - Arlene Johnson | Ep. 5

    25/10/2020

    Terrorism on Mi'kma'ki, a Mi'kmaw flute player and her call to action - Arlene Johnson | Ep. 5

    There is a crisis on Mi'kma'ki right now. I chat with Arlene Johnson, a Mi'kmaw flutist from Dartmouth Nova Scotia, about what's going on and what we can do better. We also go on to chat about how she brings her Indigenous identity into her life as a musician and teacher.  You can use this email template to write to those in power about the fishery crisis on Mi'kma'ki https://docs.google.com/document/d/18wryTWsvej_Lcc9ivmtHvPiY4TgPZGDpMFebfTLehJw/edit You can also donate directly to the Sipekne'katik First Nation or email to ask what can be done monicah@sipeknekatik.ca This is the link to the First Light Native Friendship Centre which Arlene mentions in the episode. https://firstlightnl.ca

    29 min
  3. She's a violinist, a teacher, an Inuit woman from Makkovik Labrador, and she powers through the colonial music world | Kendra Jacque

    21/10/2020

    She's a violinist, a teacher, an Inuit woman from Makkovik Labrador, and she powers through the colonial music world | Kendra Jacque

    This episode features Kendra Jacque, violinist and music educator. Originally from Makkovik Labrador, Kendra currently lives in St. John's NL and studies at the MUN School of Music. We have a conversation revolving around the restrictions that classical music poses on Indigenous Canadians, and Kendra describes her journey in academic music, the barriers along the way, the intergenerational trauma common within her community, and much more.

    1h 15m
  4. Classical music, cycling, and tying together the lifestyle - Julia Monaco | Ep. 3

    14/10/2020

    Classical music, cycling, and tying together the lifestyle - Julia Monaco | Ep. 3

    In this episode, I chat with Julia Monaco: a classical flutist, music educator, and all seasons urban and mountain biker living and working in Saint John NB. Julia shares her story of how cycling reinforced her identity and love for classical music and how it became an integral part of her life and values. We chat about going carless in a Canadian city, the cultural difference between cycling in Canada vs. Latin America, and the day to day realities of cycling in Atlantic Canada.

    35 min
  5. The Bicycle Renaissance is here to stay, and everyone's invited - LD McKenzie | Ep. 2

    07/10/2020

    The Bicycle Renaissance is here to stay, and everyone's invited - LD McKenzie | Ep. 2

    This episode features LD McKenzie: a journalist, artist, and all seasons cyclist living in Halton Hills Ontario (she also happens to be my mom!) We discuss topics ranging from ebikes, the COVID-19 cycling resurgence, issues & solutions for cyclists with mobility challenges, how to navigate cycling elitism and vehicles that just don't get it, and more on making cycling accessible to all.

    36 min
  6. Moving beyond the Western Classical Canon - Chanel Rolle | Ep. 1

    29/09/2020

    Moving beyond the Western Classical Canon - Chanel Rolle | Ep. 1

    This pilot episode features Chanel Rolle, a classical singer and musicologist from Nassau Bahamas, currently a masters student at the MUN School of Music in St. John's NL. We discuss the ways that academic classical music (and classical music at large in Canada) could become a more inclusive space by showcasing composers/artists outside of our standard Western musical canon.

    29 min

  7. 27/09/2020

    Trailer

    An intro to what this podcast is all about.

    1 min

Trailer

About

From bike lanes to classical music, let's talk about what needs to change in Canada. Suzy McKenzie-Sutter is the host of this podcast (a 20-something East Coast Canadian, classical musician, & cyclist) who's passionate about discussing much needed change and highlighting the unique and awesome things that people are doing. Each episode features a guest who joins me in tackling the cold snowy truth & paths to progress. If you like this free content, you can drop a tip in my virtual tip jar: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/suzeviolin

Information

  • Creator
    Suzy McKenzie-Sutter
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Suzy McKenzie-Sutter
  • Show Website
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