The Musician's Journey Podcast

Ragnhild Wesenberg
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Talking to people about what it means to be a musician.

  1. 09/30/2025

    MARC CHRISTIAN MIRANDA. Taking your event to the next musical level.

    Alicia Keys, are you reading this? Here is a cellist for you. Marc Christian Miranda started out the conventional cello way but has for the past several years explored a niche that is in high demand. When he sets out for a gig his car is packed with cables, mixers, speakers and his electric cello. Inspired by his own wedding, he's on a mission to make your special day, whether it’s a wedding or something completely different, as beautiful and memorable as possible. Marc's homepage: https://www.marcchristiancello.com/ ----------------------------------------------- Make a comment on the episode here: https://www.ragnhildwesenberg.com/podcast Send me an e-mail? Go to https://www.ragnhildwesenberg.com/contact

    59 min

  2. 08/18/2025

    TIGRAN ARAKELYAN. Armenian-American conductor based in Seattle, Washington.

    Does conducting an orchestra entail more than waving one's arms? Yes it does and Tigran Arakelyan is more than happy to share a number of the things you have to keep in mind as a conductor standing in front of an orchestra. Among Tigran's many credits is the historic feat of facilitating the Pacific Northwest's first orchestral concert at a bar. Tune in to hear his story from growing up in post-Soviet Armenia and Belarus, to finding his way as a musician and conductor in the United States. A way that still has a long way to go. Careerwise, is Tigran where he wants to be? And by the way, have you heard of Avet Terterian? Tigran's homepage: https://www.tigranarakelyan.com/ photographer: K. Kowalski ----------------------------------------------- Make a comment on the episode here: https://www.ragnhildwesenberg.com/podcast Send me an e-mail? Go to https://www.ragnhildwesenberg.com/contact

    54 min

  3. 04/03/2025

    LEXI NGUYEN. Singer-songwriter whose creative friend is the Seattle rain.

    Lexi Nguyen is only in her 20's but is dead serious about her music. You can listen to her singles on streaming platforms while she's working on her first EP. We talk about The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, the importance of physical exercise, boundaries as artists, hateful comments, and whether or not to inhale in a recording... Featured song by Lexi Nguyen: Fever Lexi's homepage: https://lexinguyen.com/ photographer: Danny Miranda Carillo ----------------------------------------------- Make a comment on the episode here: https://www.ragnhildwesenberg.com/podcast

    1 hr

  4. 05/09/2024

    Cello practice fortunately never ends - in conversation with cellist Nicholas Jones

    Ragnhild catches up with her previous teacher, Nicholas Jones, for a talk about playing and teaching the cello. Being a cellist often goes hand in hand with being a cello teacher. Here we talk about how our cello practice and our teaching keep on affecting each other. We touch on -key moments of enlightenment in our playing and teaching -how all students are different from each other -what 'work-life balance' might mean as a musician -the fact that our practice never ends "We need to play what we want to hear." And don't forget to listen to the Cello Concerto by Lutosławski. ----------------------------------------------- Make a comment on the episode here Podcast soundtrack by Ani Amer.

    1h 2m

  5. 04/11/2024

    Music as a way to nourish the soul - with Diletta Fosso

    She is singing and playing a drum with her foot while playing her cello. How did Diletta Fosso's journey in music begin? The songs featured in this episode are: 7 years (Lukas Graham) Makeba (Jain) and Counting Stars (One Republic) ------------------------------------------------ Diletta on Instagram Make a comment on the episode here

    14 min

  6. 02/15/2024

    Building an audience online from scratch - with cellist and composer Madeleine Ladore

    Everybody's story is different - why does someone spend countless hours on making cover videos for Instagram? Why not choose a job with a steady income? In this episode, Ragnhild talks with Madeleine Ladore -a cellist who has been working on her business only for a few years but who has managed to grow a loyal following. "People like to hear the music that they like." Madeleine Ladore has walked the path from deciding to play the cello for a living, to make content for social media platforms, to learn about marketing and video making and how to get your songs into playlists on Spotify... It's a road that demands consistency and dedication before it starts to pay off, and after about 3 years the ball is definitely rolling. Madeleine’s homepage ---------------------------- Make a comment on the episode here Podcast soundtrack by Ani Amer.

    37 min

  7. 02/08/2024

    Brimming with creativity - with cellist and composer Wilma Pistorius

    Have you heard of the music box? Could a nebula in space have anything to do with a composer's research? In this episode, Ragnhild talks with Wilma Pistorius -a cellist, composer and Alexander Technique teacher who is based in Amsterdam. As a composer today, how do you make connections? Wilma talks about her approach to this, being herself on the introverted side and would be happy to spend the evening with a book rather than being out socializing. Being a composer today involves making oneself visible (and audible, of course!), doing one's own PR, taking initiatives and being proactive, and being able to step in at a short notice. For the past several years, Wilma has walked her path piece by piece, e-mail by e-mail, concert by concert, insta post by insta post... and the ball is rolling. -------------------------- Wilma's website Secret Compartment (toy pianos and music boxes) trailer Mandarin (two cellos, voice, and (toy) piano) Wilma’s instagram Wilma’s Youtube channel ---------------------------- Make a comment on the episode here Podcast soundtrack by Ani Amer.

    46 min

  8. 02/01/2024

    Musician Life and Motherhood - with pianist and composer Kaja Draksler

    Kaja Draksler has spent the past several years composing, rehearsing, touring and recording. Early in 2023 she became a mother and thus a new chapter has begun. The featured music: 'Trboje' from the album Zürich Concert with Punkt.Vrt.Plastik 'Danas, Jučer Sutra' from the album Out for Stars with Kaja Draksler Octet 'Away!' from the album In Otherness Oneself Kaja's Website Make a comment on the episode here

    1h 8m
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