Dissonant Dialogues

Claire Emily
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Dissonant Dialogues

Occasionally uncomfortable conversations on classical music, conservatory, and what it means to be a musician. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Audition Adventures: ft. David Vrablic

    In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more. Support our guest: https://dbvclarinetstudio.com GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-... Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 22, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032. IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com Credits: Claire Barber-Editor Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music remix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  2. OCT 10

    Happy Hour | Dissonant Dialogues Season Premier

    In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more. BTS vlogs:    • Senior violin recital: Behind the Scenes   Senior recital vlog:    • Senior violin recital day (vlog!)   Senior recital:    • Senior Recital   Documentary:    • Emily Zwijack: Finding My Melody (Doc...   GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring... Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 22, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032. IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com Credits: Claire Barber-Editor Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music remix Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m

  3. AUG 2

    Psychological Grooming: Emily’s Story | Dissonant Dialogues S1E8

    In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more. Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 22, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032. IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com Credits: Claire Barber-Editor Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music Monstercat-Crab Rave (licensing obtained via Monster Cat Gold membership. Dissonant Dialogues do not own the rights to this music) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 38m

  4. JUL 21

    Down with the Sickness, ft. Robin Hahn

    Robin Hahn is a Vancouver, CA-based soprano with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and POTS. She is a performer, director, coach, and disability advocate. Her work with Opera Mariposa unites her passions as Canada’s first disability run opera company. Sharing her diagnosis in common with Claire, they discuss the realities of being disabled in the operatic world, experiences navigating a custom career structure, and coming to terms with the griefs and joys of life in a disabled body. You can find more from Robin at    / robinhahnsopran   and on Instagram ​⁠‪@robinhahnsopran‬ In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more. Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 22, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032. IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com Credits: Claire Barber-Editor Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  5. JUL 4

    From the Chair to the Podium ft. Dana Green | Dissonant Dialogues S1E6

    Music educators: this one is for you! We talk about the process of deciding to major in music ed, being a music student, student teaching, and then applying for jobs on your own! How to avoid burnout, how to find your teacher identity, when do you start to “feel ready” to manage a classroom, all the things! Dana is an incredible teacher and violinist and has brough amazing insight to this episode. In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more. Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 22, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032. IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com Credits: Claire Barber-Editor Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 6m

  6. JUN 2

    Networking | Dissonant Dialogues

    In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more. Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 21, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032. IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com Credits: Claire Barber-Editor Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music Tiktok compilation: @sherzodergashevofficial @harrythedrummer @nicholaslennoxmusic @thesprout404 @otterchaosuk @ace_reztone_art @tom_franek @gabriellemartinviolin @samthehorn @jessegtrumpet @joedifioremusic Zadok the Priest-Handel, arr. by Reductio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 22m
  7. Music School Hacks | Dissonant Dialogues

    APR 28

    Music School Hacks | Dissonant Dialogues

    In this episode, Claire and Emily discuss all around hacks for those in music school. How to take care of yourself, how to sustain your passion, who to trust, how to keep yourself safe from professors, the importance of leaving reviews, how to survive classes, and more! In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more. Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 21, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032. IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com Credits: Claire Barber-Editor Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 26m

  8. MAR 21

    Conservatory Culture pt. II

    In this episode, Claire and Emily discuss the dark truth of conservatory culture, speaking about the things that many musicians are afraid to bring into the light. We share our own stories, your stories, answer questions, and provide advice for those looking to attend or trying to survive conservatory culture. In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more. Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 21, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032. IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com Credits: Claire Barber-Editor Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music The Powers Photo-wedding video clip Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min
  9. Conservatory Culture pt. I

    MAR 21

    Conservatory Culture pt. I

    In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more. Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 21, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032. IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com Credits: Claire Barber-Editor Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music The Powers Photo-wedding video clip Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min

  10. FEB 16

    Burnout | Dissonant Dialogues

    In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more. Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 21, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032. IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com Credits: Claire Barber-Editor Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music Conner Gallagher-Shostakovich String Quartet 8 Heavy Metal Version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8NJGezMicI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 25m

  11. FEB 3

    Get to Know Us | Dissonant Dialogues

    In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more. Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 21, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
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Occasionally uncomfortable conversations on classical music, conservatory, and what it means to be a musician. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Claire Emily
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Claire Emily
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    Dissonant Dialogues

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