Crushing Classical

Jennet Ingle
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Crushing Classical is an entrepreneurship and empowerment podcast for classical musicians. Host Jennet Ingle interviews classical musicians who are forging unique paths with their talent, creating their own artistic fulfillment and financial comfort, and finding ways to thrive.  YOU TOO are allowed to thrive, and your artistry matters.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    The Joy Luck Trio: A New Supergroup

    "Our newly formed Joy Luck Trio  brings together pipa, erhu, and piano in a one‑of‑a‑kind ensemble, performing music written especially for us. As three Chinese musicians, we delve into beloved Chinese folk songs and folktales alongside Western classics, infusing each piece with our own distinctive voice. Our sound is lyrical, colorful, and deeply personal, bridging cultures while telling stories that feel both timeless and new." Gao Hong is an internationally acclaimed pipa virtuoso, composer, improviser, and educator, recognized as a 2025 Hall of Fame Artist by the Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame for her profound artistry and global impact. April 3, 2022 was proclaimed “Gao Hong Day” in St. Paul, Minnesota by the city’s mayor, honoring her milestone concert celebrating 50 years of music-making. https://chinesepipa.com/ Karen Han-Ottosson is an internationally renowned erhu virtuoso, composer and vocalist.  Her major solo recording accomplishments include the Oscar-winning films The Last Emperor, The Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty, Detroit, The Passion of Christ, Memoirs of a Geisha, The Pursuit of Happyness, Mulan, Mulan 2, The Joy Luck Club, Anna and the King, Pirates of Caribbean: At World’s End, Kung Fu Panda (1, 2 & 3), Star Trek, Men in Black 3, 2012, Star Trek: Into Darkness, Pacific Rim, Monkey King, Transformers 4, Penguins of Madagascar, and the video games Minecraft, Riot, Call of Duty, and Disney MGM’s short film Mickey & Mouse and the recent Disney films Turning Red and Babylon, the latter of which will be released in December 2022.  https://karenhan.com/ Donna Weng Friedman is an award-winning pianist, producer, filmmaker and creative visionary. Her distinguished career spans dynamic performances, innovative projects, groundbreaking collaborations, and a steadfast dedication to advancing the arts through innovation, education and mentorship. Donna was selected as one of Musical America's Top 30 Professionals of 2024 for her outstanding contribution to the performing arts.  https://www.donnawengfriedman.com/ Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review!  Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!  Theme music by DreamVance. I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website.  https://jennetingle.com/work-with-me I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!  Join me for a free workshop on April 20, 2026 - What's in Your Portfolio (career)?  We'll look at your portfolio of activities and see what you could improve, optimize, or STOP doing. Where is the low-hanging fruit in your career? You deserve to THRIVE and your artistry MATTERS. Sign up for free at https://jennetingle.kit.com/portfolio

    32 min

  2. 26 MAR

    Happiest Musician Minisode: Big Visions and Baby Steps

    To be a portfolio career musician is to take agency in your own career. You need two things to get a project started. You need a goal, and you need a first step.  Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review!  Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!  Theme music by DreamVance. I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website.  https://jennetingle.com/work-with-me I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!  Join me for a free workshop on April 20, 2026 - What's in Your Portfolio (career)?  We'll look at your portfolio of activities and see what you could improve, optimize, or STOP doing. Where is the low-hanging fruit in your career? You deserve to THRIVE and your artistry MATTERS. Sign up for free at https://jennetingle.kit.com/portfolio

    12 min

  3. 19 MAR

    Myron Silberstein: the Non-Traditional Path to Non-Traditional Music

    Myron Silberstein has recorded first commercial recordings of numerous mid-20th-century American piano works by significant composers whose works were inexplicably neglected.  The first CD completely dedicated to his compositions--his piano music--comes out on Toccata on March 6, 2026. https://toccataclassics.com/product/myron-silberstein-piano-music-2016-2022/ https://myronsilberstein.com/  https://www.facebook.com/myronsilbersteinpianist/ https://www.instagram.com/myronsilberstein/  https://www.youtube.com/@myronsilberstein5377 Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review!  Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!  Theme music by DreamVance. I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website.  https://jennetingle.com/work-with-me I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!  Join me for a free workshop on April 20, 2026 - What's in Your Portfolio (career)?  We'll look at your portfolio of activities and see what you could improve, optimize, or STOP doing. Where is the low-hanging fruit in your career? You deserve to THRIVE and your artistry MATTERS. Sign up for free at https://jennetingle.kit.com/portfolio

    44 min

  4. 12 MAR

    Happiest Musician Minisode: What if promotional posts didn't have to feel crummy?

    A recent coffee shop visit inspired me to rethink how little I do on social media. What do YOU think?  Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review!  Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!  Theme music by DreamVance. I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website.  https://jennetingle.com/work-with-me I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!  Join me for a free workshop on April 20, 2026 - What's in Your Portfolio (career)?  We'll look at your portfolio of activities and see what you could improve, optimize, or STOP doing. Where is the low-hanging fruit in your career? You deserve to THRIVE and your artistry MATTERS. Sign up for free at https://jennetingle.kit.com/portfolio

    11 min

  5. 5 MAR

    Marjorie Rusche and Clare Longendyke: Bringing a Composition to Life

    In the world of classical music, the collaboration between composers and performers often leads to remarkable creations that resonate deeply with audiences. In this episode of Crushing Classical, host Jennet Ingle engages in a captivating conversation with composer Marjorie Rusche and pianist Clare Longendyke about the upcoming premiere of Rusche's Eclipse Piano Concerto, with the South Bend Symphony Orchestra on March 15 2026. Marjorie M. Rusche is an internationally performed award winning composer who combines romantic, modernist, and vernacular influences in her music. Dr. Rusche composes for opera, music theater, orchestra, chorus, dance, soloists, and a variety of vocal and instrumental chamber ensembles. www.marjorierusche.com Pianist Clare Longendyke is a soloist, chamber musician, and fearless advocate for new music who brings daring repertoire and thoughtful storytelling to the concert stage. Her performances are marked by imaginative programming, charismatic stage presence, and a gift for weaving together contemporary works and classical favorites. Together, they are bringing Rusche's Eclipse Piano Concerto to the stage this March, and the creative process of this collaboration is worth exploring!  www.clarelongendyke.com Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review!  Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!  Theme music by DreamVance. I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website.  https://jennetingle.com/work-with-me I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!  Join me for a free workshop on April 20, 2026 - What's in Your Portfolio (career)?  We'll look at your portfolio of activities and see what you could improve, optimize, or STOP doing. Where is the low-hanging fruit in your career? You deserve to THRIVE and your artistry MATTERS. Sign up for free at https://jennetingle.kit.com/portfolio

    32 min

  6. 26 FEB

    Happiest Musician Minisode: Follow Your Energy

    After weeks of hustle, I'm finally in a phase where I can focus on practicing and enjoying music for the sheer joy of it. It’s a refreshing change!   But I know many of us feel the weight of expectations to always be productive. We think we should be working harder, promoting ourselves more, or achieving something grand.   What if we allowed ourselves to explore different creative directions and passions?   Our artistic journeys don’t have to be linear. It’s okay to embrace joy and creativity, even if it doesn’t directly pay the bills right now.  (As long as SOMETHING is paying the bills, let's be real!)  So, the next time you find yourself feeling guilty for pursuing what makes you happy, remember: your artistry matters!  I’d love to hear your thoughts! Share in the comments below. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review!  Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!  Theme music by DreamVance. I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website.  https://jennetingle.com/work-with-me I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!  Join me for a free workshop on April 20, 2026 - What's in Your Portfolio (career)?  We'll look at your portfolio of activities and see what you could improve, optimize, or STOP doing. Where is the low-hanging fruit in your career? You deserve to THRIVE and your artistry MATTERS. Sign up for free at https://jennetingle.kit.com/portfolio

    12 min

  7. 19 FEB

    Double Keyed: Bringing a Big Vision to Life

    Following their Billboard-charting and award-winning album Midwinter’s Gift, Kirstin Myers and Frances Drost—together known as Double Keyed—continue to delight audiences with heartfelt interpretations of both classical and contemporary music. Their contemplative sound takes listeners on a journey that resonates long after the final note. Formed in 2018, Double Keyed grew out of Kirstin and Frances’s shared desire not only to perform together, but also to offer music that uplifts and leaves audiences with a deep sense of peace. Their first album, Midwinter’s Gift, was recorded in Nashville in 2022 and quickly received national recognition, reaching #13 on Billboard’s “Classical-Crossover” chart. A few months later, it was nominated for the Central Pennsylvania Hall of Fame’s “Best Instrumental Album of the Year” and went on to win “Best Classical-Crossover Album” of 2022. Now, Kirstin and Frances are preparing their second Christmas album, a remarkable follow-up to Midwinter’s Gift. Teaming up again with Nashville arranger and producer Phillip Keveren, this new music will feature the music of the world-class London Symphony Orchestra, recorded at Abbey Road Studios. Double Keyed is currently in full swing raising funds, practicing, and sharing glimpses of this exciting project with audiences. Website: doublekeyedmusic.com Email: doublekeyed@gmail.com Shop CDs and PDF Downloads: doublekeyedmusic.com/shop YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleKeyed/featured Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review!  Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!  Theme music by DreamVance. I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website.  https://jennetingle.com/work-with-me I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!  Join me for a free workshop on April 20, 2026 - What's in Your Portfolio (career)?  We'll look at your portfolio of activities and see what you could improve, optimize, or STOP doing. Where is the low-hanging fruit in your career? You deserve to THRIVE and your artistry MATTERS. Sign up for free at https://jennetingle.kit.com/portfolio

    39 min

  8. 12 FEB

    Happiest Musician Minisode: Visibility and Mind Trash

    If you've ever struggled with your mental game as you do something big or something new - SO HAVE I!  A quick storytime about my own mind trash and some of the ways I combat it.  What do you hear in this episode? Let me know! I'd love to hear from you.  Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review!  Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!  Theme music by DreamVance. I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website.  https://jennetingle.com/work-with-me I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!   Join me for a free workshop on April 20, 2026 - What's in Your Portfolio (career)?  We'll look at your portfolio of activities and see what you could improve, optimize, or STOP doing. Where is the low-hanging fruit in your career? You deserve to THRIVE and your artistry MATTERS. Sign up for free at https://jennetingle.kit.com/portfolio

    14 min
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Crushing Classical is an entrepreneurship and empowerment podcast for classical musicians. Host Jennet Ingle interviews classical musicians who are forging unique paths with their talent, creating their own artistic fulfillment and financial comfort, and finding ways to thrive.  YOU TOO are allowed to thrive, and your artistry matters.

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  • Creator
    Jennet Ingle
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    290
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Crushing Classical
  • Show Website
    Crushing Classical

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