Breaking Strings

Peter Pakhomkin
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Created by award-winning classical guitarist, Peter Pakhomkin, this podcast features thought-provoking discussions with a variety of creatives. In each episode, we delve deep into the insights and strategies of our guests as they discuss their unique perspectives on the challenges of the arts industry.

  1. 2023/07/31

    Building Your Practice Routine

    This is a solo episode where I talk about four essential components that are often overlooked by musicians when they put all of their attention on practicing their repertoire. I go into detail about the differences between warm-ups and technical exercises. I also mention the importance of being a great sight-reader and using comparative listening to develop your most important asset, your ears!

    15 分鐘

  2. 2023/07/29

    Virtuosity as a Habit

    In this solo episode, I talk about the importance of playing very lightly with minimal tension for musicians. This is what will ultimately make you a virtuoso performer. I also share a my converse learning method for getting rid of recurring bad habits in your technique.

    9 分鐘

  3. 2023/07/25

    A Symphony for the Self-Taught

    Breaking Strings is back this week and we're talking about the benefits and drawbacks of being a self-taught musician. It's such a stigma in the classical arts realm to avoid the formal training route. I thought I would chime in with my thoughts since I come from both the background of being self-taught and formal classical training.

    18 分鐘

  4. 2023/06/30

    Strength Songs with Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer

    The Grammy Award-winning folk duo Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer are on the show this week talking about their new musical, "All Wigged Out." The musical tells the story of Marcy's 7-year battle with cancer and the neuropathy from her cancer treatments. You can find it world-wide at Broadway on Demand. Visit Cathy and Marcy's website: www.cathymarcy.com Support Breaking Strings Podcast here: https://ko-fi.com/breakingstrings

    21 分鐘

  5. 2023/06/25

    The Benefits of Yoga for Musicians with Ben Beirs

    In this episode, I have a another chat with Berlin-based American guitarist and yoga practitioner Ben Beirs. We talk about mindfulness and other yoga-derived skills that can help musicians avoid certain common pitfalls and frustrations.  www.instagram.com/benbeirs  www.instagram.com/emaho.yoga Support Breaking Strings Podcast here: https://ko-fi.com/breakingstrings

    25 分鐘

  6. 2023/06/19

    Abroad in India with Guitarist Matt Bacon

    Matt Bacon is an American classical guitarist, composer, and head of guitar faculty at KM Music Conservatory in Chennai, India. You can hear his composition "Homage to Jimmy Page" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mmfjwBdwjw Support Breaking Strings Podcast here: https://ko-fi.com/breakingstrings

    28 分鐘

  7. 2023/05/27

    Work/Passion Balance with Guitarist Gohar Vardanyan

    Breaking Strings welcomes back New York-based Armenian classical guitar virtuoso Gohar Vardanyan. We talk about our maestro Manuel Barrueco, the importance of enjoying your work, and Gohar gives me insight into how she learned the guitar at 5-years-old. www.goharvardanyan.com www.instagram.com/goharguitar Support Breaking Strings Podcast here: https://ko-fi.com/breakingstrings

    30 分鐘

  8. 2023/05/21

    When Perfection Becomes a Flaw

    In this solo episode I talk about Michael Phelps, changing your musical approach with age, and the damage of perfectionism. I also tell a joke that might only be funny to musicians and I answer a listener letter about moving on from a sub-par musical performance. Support Breaking Strings Podcast here: https://ko-fi.com/breakingstrings

    24 分鐘
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簡介

Created by award-winning classical guitarist, Peter Pakhomkin, this podcast features thought-provoking discussions with a variety of creatives. In each episode, we delve deep into the insights and strategies of our guests as they discuss their unique perspectives on the challenges of the arts industry.

資訊

  • 創作者
    Peter Pakhomkin
  • 活躍年代
    2023年
  • 集數
    22
  • 年齡分級
    兒少適宜
  • 版權
    © Peter Pakhomkin
  • 節目網站
    Breaking Strings