Within The Musician

Monica Williams
  • 5.0 (8)
  • MUSIC INTERVIEWS
Within The Musician

Welcome! This podcast is a place of discovery for all students, performers, educators and future educator. Join me and my guest each week as we explore why music matters. We will talk about the struggles and the triumphs, But above all we draw inspiration from one another as we explore ways to make ourselves happier and healthier human beings. Music is not just about the study of tone, technique, rhythm or theory. We will explore topics like stress management, perfectionism, communication, connection and above all self care and compassion.

  1. 03/16/2021

    The brain and music, with Stephan Betz, PHD

    Importance of music for young and old minds! Today Stephan Betz and I are going to talk about the intricacy of the brain, and how music can affect the development. How music can actually help students experiencing challenges in academics. We’ll talk about why it might be easier to start as an earlier student, but also how it can really benefit starting as an adult. We are also going to talk about what music therapy is, how it’s helpful and who it’s helpful too.About Stephan Betz: ...

    1 hr

  2. 03/02/2021

    Benefits of playing improvised music

    On tooday I am going to talk aboutMy personal journey of improvisation What improvisation really is anyway. Why I like introducing it into my teachingWhy and how I think it is beneficial to classical musiciansAnd we will go over some excersise to get started as a musician or ways to start it as a teacher- and even on zoom!!!!Feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback. I can be reached at www.bayareaflutist.com or monica@bayareaflutist.com

    26 min

  3. 02/17/2021

    Music Minus Pain with Lea Pearson

    On today's episode I am talking with Lea Pearson is the author of Body Mapping for Flutists: What Every Flute Teacher Needs to Know About the Body and numerous articles in professional magazines. Those publications and her years of successful pain-relief outcomes with musicians have gained her international acclaim. She is a sought-after trainer and speaker and has presented and taught workshops at more than 40 universities, military bases, conferences, and conventions throughout the world.To...

    1h 1m

  4. 02/09/2021

    Planning and Goal Setting for Artist with Suz aka the Rockstar Advocate!

    On this episode Suz Pulinski and I talk about the mindset needed to move forward in 2021. Suz is they creator of the Rockstar planner book, She is an expert in her field - bringing home the importance of planning and strategizing in a really effective way. On today’s show we will talk about how she started on this path to empower musicians. We will also talk about how to set goals and maintain them- again without the burnout. Follow Suz, the Rockstar advocate here...

    49 min

  5. 01/26/2021

    Directing Bands- an Interview with Josh Boyd- part 1

    In this episode Josh Boyd gives great insight into what it is like being a band director during covid. He talks about virutal and inperson learning, and how to navigate between the two. I loved his insight into building community within your band programs! Definetly check out his podcast 'Directing Bands' below! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5aNBzNBNNXh3H3eH9p7IBUListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/directing-band/id1524501038Instigram @directingtheband Tw...

    41 min

  6. 01/19/2021

    Private music teachers chat, Helping students through troubled times.

    On this episode I have two private instructors: Stephen Evans and Irina Fatykhova. Private music instructors have a very unique position. Our instruction is completely individualized. As creative instructors we teach the whole musician. Often our job is to find out how a students week went, what challenges did they have that week? What breakthroughs did they have that week? How did they enjoy or connect to the music? And how can I help you strategies so this next week is better. Well, with so...

    57 min

  7. 01/15/2021

    Mindful Music, interview with Sherry Finzer

    Guest Sherry Finzer gives us lots of insight about New Age music and the power it has to heal. And right now more than ever- I think we all can use a little healing. On this episode we are going to talk about what New Age Music is.... How it can help us heal... What mindfulness is.. And how music can help us be more mindful.... On this episode we talked about all of the following, check Sherry and all of her amazing projects out here:Website:www.sherryfinzer.comFacebookhttps:...

    50 min

  8. 01/12/2021

    Artist of Abundance, discovering financial freedom with Nicole Hand

    In this episode Nicole Hand talks about empowering artists to have financial freedom. She believes Artists do not need to choose between a creative career and financial stability. She is going to share her journey, and give us some ideas on how to get started building our wealth. Follow Nicole on Instagram @artistwithabundance or on her website at www.artistwithabundance.com Nicole teaches bassoon, saxophone, piano, and has great articles, resources and courses for artist that want...

    46 min
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About

Welcome! This podcast is a place of discovery for all students, performers, educators and future educator. Join me and my guest each week as we explore why music matters. We will talk about the struggles and the triumphs, But above all we draw inspiration from one another as we explore ways to make ourselves happier and healthier human beings. Music is not just about the study of tone, technique, rhythm or theory. We will explore topics like stress management, perfectionism, communication, connection and above all self care and compassion.

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  • Creator
    Monica Williams
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Within The Musician
  • Show Website
    Within The Musician

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