The musical landscape is vast with many areas you can express yourself.

But how do you figure out where you should be?

Doug Balliett is a musician based in NY who has found fulfillment in early music, composing, and teaching courses on the Beatles.

In this episode we talk about:

• University vs. Conservatory
• The 'orchestra life'
• The language of early music
• The difficulty most people have with early music
• Doing what you love (after deep thought and reflection)

Read the transcript at: nathancottrell.com/letsquartet/6-doug-balliett

Enjoy!

In this episode, we talk with David Shifrin. Renowned clarinetist, artistic director, and wonderful artist.

• Early beginning in music
• Teaching philosophy
• How he approaches performances
• The role of an artistic director
• Finding intent in the music

Learn more about David here

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In this episode I talk about sound - it was the big takeaway for me (besides the special prize we won!) after hearing some amazing quartets at the Wigmore competition. Sound is at once simple yet so complicated and finding a group sound is very difficult, but I'll give you everything you need to get started. I'll break down why a group sound is so important for every group, how to practice finding your group sound, and what it should feel like when you've got it.

You can find the workshop that I mentioned here.