5 episodes

So much happens before a musician takes the stage. 'Did You Book a Room' explores musicians' relationships to learning, teaching, practicing, creating, and what that means for them. Whether they're pop, classical, professional, or amateur we look at identity, lifelong learning, and our favorite post-concert meals!

Did You Book a Room‪?‬ Madeleine Siniscalchi

    • Arts

So much happens before a musician takes the stage. 'Did You Book a Room' explores musicians' relationships to learning, teaching, practicing, creating, and what that means for them. Whether they're pop, classical, professional, or amateur we look at identity, lifelong learning, and our favorite post-concert meals!

    The Writing Room

    The Writing Room

    In this episode, I talk with Zigi Porter who's a pop vocalist, songwriter, and aspiring music therapist. We talk about the writers that inspire lyrics, the learning curve that comes with working with other musicians, and what pop music has to offer the music therapy space.

    • 36 min
    Room for Partnership

    Room for Partnership

    In this episode, I talk with pianist, teacher, and researcher (and so much more!) Naomi Kayayan. We talk about our role as teachers, the shifting landscape of education, and students as active partners in their learning. 

    • 39 min
    The Unexpected Room

    The Unexpected Room

    In this episode, composer, teacher, and pianist, Dr. Jeff Junkinsmith talks about his rocky relationship with practice and the surprising career that came out of it. He shares his experience of putting theory to practice and gives his students some no BS advice. 

    Contains mild language.

    • 29 min
    Making Room: Coming Back and the Freedom of an Amateur

    Making Room: Coming Back and the Freedom of an Amateur

    In this episode, Anita Banerji talks about her incredibly important connection to violin playing throughout her life. She touches on identity, coming back to playing after a significant break, and the joy of engaging in the music world. 

    • 28 min
    Welcome to 'Did You Book a Room?'

    Welcome to 'Did You Book a Room?'

    Welcome to a brand new podcast all about what happens off stage...where the learning happens. 

    • 1 min

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