Explore every episode of the podcast The Cello Sherpa Podcast
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| Lights, Camera, Cello - An Interview with Cellist Nick Canellakis, Faculty at the Curtis Institute of Music | 14 Nov 2025 | 00:32:29 | |
What if the thing that makes people laugh at your art is the same thing that makes them listen closer? That’s the tension—and the opportunity—at the heart of our conversation with cellist and filmmaker Nick Canellakis, whose viral sketches and serious performances are two sides of one craft. We dig into the roots: a musical family, early piano, and the moment the cello took hold. Then the parallel story: childhood home videos evolving into a full-fledged filmmaking habit, culminating in a Curtis holiday “skit night” that became a real short film. Nick walks us through his modern toolkit—single-camera iPhone shoots, simple mics, thoughtful coverage, and Adobe Premiere—to show how cinematic instincts can thrive without massive crews. The secret isn’t chasing trends; it’s writing what you know: the anxious, funny, fiercely devoted inner life of musicians. For more information on Nick Canellakis: https://www.nicholascanellakis.com/biography You can also find Nick Canellakis on Instagram and Facebook: @nick.canellakis_cellist If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpa | |||
| "Sacred Strings and Sweetgrass Things" - An Interview with Cellist Wilhelmina Smith, Soloist and Chamber Musician, and Composer Dawn Avery, Professor at Montgomery College | 31 Oct 2025 | 00:31:00 | |
A sacred plant, a living coastline, and a cello that sings in two voices—Sweetgrass brings them together with uncommon clarity. The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, sits down with composer Dawn Avery and cellist Wilhelmina Smith to share how a pandemic idea turned into an immersive album where Mohawk language, indigenous song forms, and contemporary classical textures breathe the same air. Dawn traces her journey from conservatory training to a compositional practice grounded in Mohawk heritage, storytelling, and soundscapes that fold in blues, meditative space, and rock energy. Wilhelmina reflects on early breakthroughs at Curtis, a life-shaping stint in George Crumb’s experimental lab, and the chamber instincts that make her a natural collaborator. Together they unpack the title track’s symbolism—sweetgrass as strength and tenderness—and the craft behind multitracking cello lines that anticipate each other’s rubato, merging voice and instrument into a single, human pulse. We go inside key works, including We Enter Together and Decolonization, a gripping solo journey that threads a healing song, a women’s stomp dance, blues gestures, and a Hendrix-tinted national anthem to reframe what “American music” can hold. The conversation widens into a practical guide for making records today: funding with grants and community programs, choosing the right hall and producer, navigating label partnerships, owning your masters, and prioritizing digital releases when physical CDs gather dust. At heart, this is about why artists still record: to plant repertoire for younger players, to carry culture forward with respect, and to keep curiosity at the center of the craft. If you care about new music, indigenous voices, recording workflows, or the evolving music industry, this story offers both inspiration and a roadmap. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves the cello, and leave a review with the track that stayed with you. For more information on Wilhelmina Smith: https://www.wilhelminasmith.com/bio.html For more information on Dawn Avery: https://www.dawnavery.com/ You can also find Wilhelmina and Dawn on Instagram and Facebook: @dawnaveryartist @wscello If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpa | |||
| "Conquering Imposter Syndrome" - An Interview with Emilio Colón, Professor of Cello at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University | 27 Jun 2025 | 00:32:06 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Emilio Colón. Emilio is Professor of Cello at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. After getting off to a rocky start with his teacher Janos Starker, Emilio talks about how he felt that he was dead last amongst his peers on the cello, which in turn motivated him to work as hard as he could to prove that he had what it took to be successful. Shortly after graduating from Indiana, Janos Starker called him and invited him back to join the cello faculty of his alma mater, making him the second youngest professor ever selected to teach at the Jacobs School of Music, at the age of 26. For more information on Emilio: https://emiliocolon.com/ You can also find Emilio on Instagram and Facebook: @colon_emilio If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa | |||
| "Rep Class: Work Out to Play Out" - An Interview with Chris French, Associate Principal Cellist of the Houston Symphony | 25 Feb 2022 | 00:23:51 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Chris French, Associate Principal Cellist of the Houston Symphony. They talk about developing a proper exercise routine to stay healthy and injury free. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com | |||
| "View from the Summit" - An Interview with Blaise Dejardin, Principal Cellist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra | 09 Feb 2022 | 00:28:23 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Blaise Dejardin, principal cellist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. They speak about his journey from attending the New England Conservatory to immediately winning a position in the cello section at the age of 23 years old, landing the principal position 10 years later, and the recent release of his new book "Audition Day" - Your Guide for a Successful Orchestral Cello Audition. For more information on Blaise Dejardin check out his website www.BlaiseDejardin.com | |||
| "From Cues to Cucumbers: Fueling Your Body for Optimum Performance" - An Interview with Dr. Dan Benardot, Professor of Nutrition at Emory University | 28 Jan 2022 | 00:37:03 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Dr. Dan Benardot, Professor of Nutrition at Emory University and creator of a new course entitled "Nutrition for the Performing Arts." They speak about the best way to fuel your body for maximum performance, and how to maintain optimum energy balance throughout the day. Dr. Benardot was previously Professor of Nutrition, and Professor of Kinesiology and Health at Georgia State University (GSU). He has also served as nutritionist for many US Olympic teams, including the 1996 Gold Medal winning USA Gymnastics team, and served as nutritionist for the Atlanta Falcons for several years leading up to their 2017 NFC Championship. You can Follow Dr. Dan Benardot on LinkedIn or Twitter @DrDanBenardot | |||
| "Auditioning for the Modern Orchestra, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Part 2" - An Interview with Brinton Smith, Principal Cellist of the Houston Symphony Orchestra | 14 Jan 2022 | 00:26:26 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brinton Smith, principal cellist of the Houston Symphony, faculty member of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University and the Aspen Music Festival. They talk about the rigorous process of taking auditions, what works, and what doesn't, and Brinton offers creative solutions to help improve upon the current system. | |||
| "Auditioning for the Modern Orchestra, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Part 1" - An Interview with Brinton Smith, Principal Cellist of the Houston Symphony Orchestra | 07 Jan 2022 | 00:34:33 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brinton Smith, principal cellist of the Houston Symphony, faculty member of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University and the Aspen Music Festival. They talk about the rigorous process of taking auditions, what works, and what doesn't, and Brinton offers creative solutions to help improve upon the current system. | |||
| "Essentials of String Instrument Care" - An Interview with Stephanie Voss, Owner of Voss Violins | 10 Dec 2021 | 00:30:27 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Stephanie Voss, the owner of Voss Violins located in Atlanta, GA. They talk about the rigorous process it took just for her to get admitted to school in Germany, her extensive training before coming to the US, and she shares her tips for maintaining your string instrument as the seasons change. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com | |||
| "Tales of the Crucible: The Audition Panel Speaks, Part 2" - An Interview with ASO Cellists, Rainer Eudeikis, Brad Ritchie and Tommy Carpenter | 03 Dec 2021 | 00:18:41 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's cello section, Rainer Eudeikis, Brad Ritchie, and Tommy Carpenter. In this two part series, they discuss sitting on the audition panel and listening to 99 cellists audition from behind the screen. They share advice on what they were listening for, and give tips on how to play a winning audition. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com | |||
| "Tales of the Crucible: The Audition Panel Speaks, Part 1" - An Interview with ASO Cellists, Rainer Eudeikis, Brad Ritchie and Tommy Carpenter | 26 Nov 2021 | 00:23:31 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's cello section, Rainer Eudeikis, Brad Ritchie, and Tommy Carpenter. In this two part series, they discuss sitting on the audition panel and listening to 99 cellists audition from behind the screen. They share advice on what they were listening for, and give tips on how to play a winning audition. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com | |||
| "In Concert with the Law" - An Interview with Kevin Case, Founder and Principal of Case Arts Law | 12 Nov 2021 | 00:29:34 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Kevin Case, Founder and Principal of Case Arts Law who represents musicians and artists in labor and employment matters. Kevin shares the details of his journey from professional violinist to one of the most sought after attorneys in our industry, representing dozens of orchestras across the country. We also chat about the basics of collective bargaining and the value of unions in the orchestra business. For more information about Kevin visit www.CaseArtsLaw.com | |||
| "Anything You Play Can Be Used Against You: Legal Essentials" - An Interview with Amy McDougal, Attorney and the President and Founder of CLEAResources | 29 Oct 2021 | 00:33:22 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Amy McDougal, attorney and the President and Founder of Clearesources. We talk about her journey from flutist to attorney For more information about her company visit www.CLEAResources.com | |||
| "Diversity Matters" - An Interview with Cellist Sterling Elliot, Winner of the 2019 National Sphinx Competition | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:37:06 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Sterling Elliot. Sterling is the 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient and the winner of the Senior Division of the 2019 National Sphinx Competition. He shares about his journey growing up as the cellist in the family string quartet, starting at the age of 5, and he speaks about the impact of winning both the junior and senior divisions of the Sphinx Competition. Sterling also talks about how he has navigated the first couple of years growing a career into an international soloist, picking a manager, and much more. For more information on Sterling: https://sterlingelliott.com/about You can also find Sterling on Instagram: @celloster If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa | |||
| "From Bach to Rock; Every Child Can" - An Interview with Avi Friedlander, Cellist and Director of the Barston Suzuki Center at the Music Institute of Chicago | 15 Oct 2021 | 00:32:28 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Avi Friedlander, Cellist and Director of the Barston Suzuki Center at the Music Institute of Chicago. He shares his experience in becoming certified to teach Suzuki, starting his own school, and transitioning to his current position. Avi also talks about composing his own arrangements of popular rock tunes which can be found on his YouTube channel. For more information about Avi Friedlander, visit www.avicello.com | |||
| "Overcoming Sonic Wallpaper" - An Interview with George Marriner Maull, Artistic Director of The Discovery Orchestra | 01 Oct 2021 | 00:39:46 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews George Marriner Maull, Artistic Director of The Discovery Orchestra. Maestro Maull shares his experience in the process of building an orchestra whose mission it is to teach listening skills that help people really connect with classical music along with his advice for younger musicians. For more information on The Discovery Orchestra and their many programs/videos available to watch, visit www.discoveryorchestra.org | |||
| "Act 2: Life in the Pit" - An Interview with Julia Bruskin, cellist in the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra | 17 Sep 2021 | 00:30:38 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Julia Bruskin, cellist in the MET Opera Orchestra, founding member of the Claremont trio, and Co-Artistic Director of the Skaneateles Festival. She shares her experience of incredibly early professional success with the Claremont trio, and her journey to landing a position in the MET cello section, along with advice for young musicians on preparing for a versatile career. | |||
| "Conquering Performance Anxiety" - An Interview with Amy Pollard, Professor of Bassoon at the University of Georgia Hugh Hodgson School of Music | 03 Sep 2021 | 00:34:58 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Amy Pollard, Professor of Bassoon at the University of Georgia Hugh Hodgson School of Music. She shares details about the bassoon and the art of reed making, along with strategies for coping with and conquering performance anxiety. | |||
| "The Secret to Motivation" - An Interview with Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir, Associate Professor of Cello and Chamber Music at the University of Washington in Seattle | 20 Aug 2021 | 00:31:13 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir, Associate Professor of Cello and Chamber Music at the University of Washington in Seattle. She shares the story of her journey to this faculty position, her teaching philosophy and her secrets to staying motivated. | |||
| "The Ultimate Audition Arsenal" - An Interview with Eric Kim, Professor of Cello at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music | 06 Aug 2021 | 00:30:20 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Eric Kim, Professor of Cello at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He offers advice on how to prepare for orchestra auditions and shares his wealth of experience as principal cellist of the Cincinnati Symphony, the San Diego Symphony, and the Denver Symphony. | |||
| "Breaking Barriers" - An Interview with Peabody Conservatory's Artistic Director of Ensembles, Joseph Young | 23 Jul 2021 | 00:34:40 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Joseph Young, Peabody Conservatory's Artistic Director of Ensembles. He shares his experience from band to the baton, and offers advice for incoming students on preparing for a myriad of ensembles offered through this exceptional program. | |||
| "Putting the Fun in Fundamentals" - An Interview with Christina Smith, Principal Flutist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra | 09 Jul 2021 | 00:37:47 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Christina Smith about her experience being appointed as Principal Flutist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at only 20 years old! She shares her journey, and offers fantastic advice on how to continuously aim to be at your best in such a high profile position. | |||
| "Be an Omnivore" - An Interview with Evans Mirageas, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's VP of Artistic Planning, and Cincinnati Opera's Artistic Director | 25 Jun 2021 | 00:44:14 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Evans Mirageas for a behind the scenes look at how the sausage is made. | |||
| "It's Like Isolationist Boot Camp" - An Interview with the Berlin Philharmonic's First Concertmaster Noah Bendix-Balgley | 11 Jun 2021 | 00:33:23 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Noah Bendix-Balgley about his journey from participating in major international competitions, to First Concertmaster of one of the top orchestras in the world: the Berlin Philharmonic. | |||
| "The Accidental Violist" - An Interview with Christian Colberg, Principal Violist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | 30 May 2025 | 00:38:49 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violist, violinist, and composer, Christian Colberg. Christian is currently the Principal Violist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. He shares his amazing story about winning a job in the Baltimore Symphony after only playing the viola for 3 weeks, his journey from there to Cincinnati 17 years later, his compositional philosophy, tips for taking successful auditions, and much more! For more information on Christian: https://www.christiancolberg.com/ You can also find Christian on Facebook and Instagram: @christiancolberg11 To listen to the albums, composed, recorded, engineered, and performed by Christian and Amy: Baylamoose https://classical.music.apple.com/us/album/1736668426 Talking to Myself https://classical.music.apple.com/us/album/1631885946 If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa | |||
| "The Monster Never Tires" - An Interview with Michael Kurth, Composer and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Bassist. | 28 May 2021 | 00:36:00 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Michael Kurth, about what life is like living as a highly sought after composer and bassist in the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. This episode even includes some musical samples! | |||
| "The Maestro's Role - E Pluribus Unum" - An Interview with Robert Spano, Music Director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra | 14 May 2021 | 00:44:39 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Music Director Robert Spano about his journey to one of the premiere posts of American orchestras and shares his advice for aspiring conductors and musicians. | |||
| "In it to Win it" - An Interview with St Louis Symphony Orchestra cellist, Jennifer Humphreys | 30 Apr 2021 | 00:29:49 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews St. Louis Symphony Orchestra cellist, Jennifer Humphreys on her journey to successfully winning positions in the Charlotte Symphony, the Atlanta Symphony, the Dallas Symphony, and the St. Louis Symphony. | |||
| "Running with the Big Dogs" - An Interview with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Principal Cellist, Rainer Eudeikis | 16 Apr 2021 | 00:26:37 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Principal Cellist, Rainer Eudeikis on his journey to winning a principal position. | |||
| "Its Not Just About the Best Players" - An Interview with Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music cello professor Felix Wang | 02 Apr 2021 | 00:27:53 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music's cello professor Felix Wang on life at a University Music Program and what he looks for in a potential music student. | |||
| "No Cats and No Unmade Beds" - An Interview with Manhattan School of Music cello professor David Geber | 19 Mar 2021 | 00:27:38 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews Manhattan School of Music's cello professor David Geber on essential tips for successfully auditioning for undergraduate music programs. | |||
| The Inaugural Episode - An interview with Steven Isserlis | 08 Mar 2021 | 00:22:30 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews world renowned cellist Steven Isserlis about building an international career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, author and broadcaster. | |||
| "The Contemporary Cellist" - An Interview with Norman Fischer, Professor of Cello at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice | 16 May 2025 | 00:32:01 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Norman Fischer. Norman is Professor of Cello, and Chair of Chamber Music at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. Norman shares his story of how he first developed his insatiable love of contemporary music. He also talks about his journey forming the Naumburg winning Concord String Quartet to joining the faculty at Dartmouth, then Oberlin, and he gives the inside story of how Rice became one of the most sought after music schools! For more information on Norman Fischer: https://music.rice.edu/faculty/norman-fischer You can also find Norman on Facebook and Instagram @theFischerDuo To listen to the album 2020 Visions: https://www.navonarecords.com/catalog/nv6444/ If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa | |||
| "The Enduring Legacy of Suzuki" - An Interview with Alex Croxton, Head of Cello at the School for Strings | 02 May 2025 | 00:32:16 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Alex Croxton, Alex is currently a faculty member at Mannes Prep, the Special Music School at the Kaufman Center, the Head of Cello at the School for Strings, and he has a full private studio in NYC. Alex shares about the impact the Suzuki method has had on his ability to work successfully with his students, and how it led to his interest in becoming certified as a teacher trainer. He also speaks about his own journey as a beginner on the cello at the age of 12 and he talks about the consistent building blocks of learning to tackle the cello at any level. For more information on Alex Croxton: https://www.newschool.edu/mannes/faculty/alexander-croxton/ You can also find Alex on Facebook If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa | |||
| "Trust the Plan" - An Interview with Andrew Sommer, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Bassist | 18 Apr 2025 | 00:33:15 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Bassist Andrew Sommer. Andrew is in his second season as a bassist in the Chicago Symphony, after spending 4 years as Principal of the Richmond Symphony. He shares his story about growing up among musician parents, with his mom as his earliest music teacher, his dad paving the way as a bassist in the Atlanta Symphony and much more. For more information on Andrew Sommer: https://cso.org/about/performers/cso-musicians/strings/bass/andrew-sommer/ You can also find Andrew on Facebook & Instagram: @ajsommer If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa | |||
| "The 21st Century Cellist" - An Interview with Cellist Mike Block, New England Conservatory Cello Faculty | 04 Apr 2025 | 00:38:10 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist Mike Block. Mike shares about his incredible multi faceted life working not just as a cellist who walks around on stage while playing, but also as a singer, composer, and educator. He also shares how he found success on such a non traditional classical music path, why he was motivated to go this direction in his career, and much more! For more information on Mike Block check out his website: https://www.mikeblockmusic.com/ For more information on 3D printed cellos: https://forte3d.com/ For more information on Mike's cello strap: https://www.cellostrap.com/ For more information on Mike's string camp: https://www.mikeblockstringcamp.com/ You can also find Mike on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube: @blockcello If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa | |||
| "Trio Con Brio" - An Interview with Julie Albers, Principal Cellist of The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra | 21 Mar 2025 | 00:31:45 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist Julie Albers. She has been the principal cellist of The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra since 2014. They talk about her experience growing up in a family where all of her siblings played instruments, how she ended up in an orchestra, forming the Albers Trio with her sisters, her teaching philosophy, and much more. For more information on Julie: https://content.thespco.org/people/julie-albers/ You can also find Julie on Facebook: @jooliealbers Check out her recording of the Crosmer-Popper Duets recorded with Jeremy Crosmer: https://music.apple.com/us/album/crosmer-popper-duets/1048724091 If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa | |||
| "How Do We Win?" - An Interview with Cellist and Conductor, Eric Jacobsen, Music Director of the Virginia Symphony | 07 Mar 2025 | 00:38:33 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist and Conductor Eric Jacobsen. Eric is a cellist in Yo-Yo Ma’s SilkRoad Ensemble, the Artistic Director and Co-founder of the Knights Chamber Orchestra and also the Music Director of the Virginia Symphony and the Orlando Philharmonic. They talk about his incredible career on the cello and how he transitioned to a conducting career. Eric shares stories about working with Yo-Yo Ma, starting multiple musical ensembles, and studying with the legendary cellist Harvey Shapiro at Juilliard. For more information on Eric Jacobsen check out his website: http://www.jacobseneric.com/about#conductor Facebook: JacobsenEric.com YouTube: @ericjacobsenconductor7573 To hear the performance of "Blue as the Turquoise Night of Neyshabur" with Eric conducting the Greater Bridgeport Symphony: https://youtu.be/0OzUpZRytvk If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa | |||
| "Cello on the Fringes" - An Interview with Nathan Chan, Asst. Principal Cello of the Seattle Symphony | 21 Feb 2025 | 00:34:11 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Nathan Chan, Assistant Principal Cello of the Seattle Symphony. They talk about the incredible social media following he has built over the years by creating insightful, interesting and amusing videos around the cello. Nathan also shares his experience working towards the goal of winning a position in a major symphony orchestra and much more. For more information on Nathan Chan check out his website: https://nathanchan.com/ If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa | |||
| "Tracks, Treasures, & Treble Clefs" - An Interview with Cellist and Franchomme Scholar, Louise Dubin | 17 Oct 2025 | 00:34:40 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist and Franchomme Scholar, Louise Dubin. She shares about her incredibly varied career as a freelancer, and her love of research, particularly on French compositions. Louise gives details about her experience recording her widely acclaimed album "The Franchomme Project" and her latest album "Passages." These albums reflect the culmination of her research in to discovering compositions that have never been recorded, and her drive to be the first one. She also shares about her experience working at Prussia Cove with Steven Isserlis, Ralph Kirshbaum, and William Pleeth. For more information on Louise: https://www.louise-dubin.com/ You can also find Louise on Instagram and Facebook: @weezeedee Check out Louise Dubin's upcoming concert on 10/25 at 7pm, where she will be performing selections from her latest album, "Passages" and from "The Franchomme Project" https://bachtrack.com/venue/st-johns-in-the-village-church If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpa | |||
| "The Ultimate Cello Swap" - An Interview with Blaise Dejardin, Principal Cellist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra | 07 Feb 2025 | 00:33:46 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Blaise Dejardin, principal cellist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. They talk about what he has been up to over the past 3 years, joining the faculty of his alma mater, the New England Conservatory, his teaching philosophy, filling three openings in the cello section, and much more. For more information on Blaise Dejardin check out his website www.BlaiseDejardin.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa | |||
| "Being Patient" - An Interview with Cellist Paul Watkins, Yale School of Music, Professor of Cello | 24 Jan 2025 | 00:33:59 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Paul Watkins. Paul is currently the Professor of Cello at the Yale School of Music. He shares his journey going back to landing Principal Cellist of the BBC Symphony Orchestra at the age of 20, his work as a member of the Nash Ensemble, joining the legendary Emerson String quartet, and even taking up the baton as a conductor, winning the Leeds Conducting Competition in 2002. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out http://www.theCelloSherpa.com | |||
| "Do You Even Play the Bass?" - An Interview with Cellist Richard Aaron, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Professor of Cello | 10 Jan 2025 | 00:41:13 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Richard Aaron. Richard joined the faculty of the San Francisco Conservatory in the fall of 2024. He shares his incredible journey from landing an orchestra position at the age of 18, to becoming one of the most sought after teachers of our generation! Having been on faculty at the University of Michigan, the Juilliard School, the Cleveland Institute of Music and the New England Conservatory., Richard shares the keys to success on the cello, what he looks for in potential students, and much more. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out http://www.theCelloSherpa.com | |||
| "Preparing For a Summer Music Program" - An Interview with Cellist Julia Lichten, Faculty at the Manhattan School of Music | 20 Dec 2024 | 00:32:42 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Julia Lichten. She has been on the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music since 1989. Julia shares how she first fell in love with the cello, her teaching philosophy and offers sage advice on how to put your best foot forward when applying to summer music programs. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out http://www.theCelloSherpa.com | |||
| "Dreams Really Do Come True" - An Interview with Chris Fischer, Keyboardist for Spyro Gyra | 06 Dec 2024 | 00:39:15 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Keyboardist Chris Fischer, who recently joined the famed jazz fusion group Spyro Gyra. They talk about the moment he discovered this band and how his life was never the same. He shares his amazing journey, modeling his career after this style of music, to living out a dream he never fully allowed himself to imagine, replacing his idol Tom Schuman and actually joining the group! If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out http://www.theCelloSherpa.com | |||
| "Lipstick, Eyeshadow and a Violin" - An Interview with Violinist Lauren Roth, Asst. Concertmaster of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra | 08 Nov 2024 | 00:31:55 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violinist Lauren Roth, who recently joined the Atlanta Symphony as the new Asst. Concertmaster. They talk about her past experience as Concertmaster of the Tucson Symphony, and how it relates to her current position. Lauren also offers advice on how to prepare for an orchestral audition. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out http://www.theCelloSherpa.com | |||
| Steven Isserlis Returns to Celebrate Our 100th Episode! | 25 Oct 2024 | 00:48:33 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Internationally Renowned Cellist Steven Isserlis. After appearing as the Inaugural guest of this podcast in March 2021, Steven returns to celebrate the 100th episode of The Cello Sherpa Podcast and answer questions submitted by audience members. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out http://www.theCelloSherpa.com | |||
| "Teaching a Master Class at 10" - An Interview with James Kim, Asst. Professor of Cello, Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia | 11 Oct 2024 | 00:32:08 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist James Kim. He is the Asst. Professor of Cello at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia. They talk about his journey on the cello, his teaching philosophy, and his extremely fortunate path to his new teaching position. He replaces David Starkweather who spent 41 years in that position. If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out http://www.theCelloSherpa.com | |||
| "Tales of Scales, Scales and More Scales" - An Interview with Cello Professors Robert Jesselson and Theodore Buchholz | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:34:38 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellists Robert Jesselson, Professor Emeritus at the University of South Carolina, and Theodore Buchholz, Associate Professor at The University of Arizona. They share their teaching philosophies, and the details of their new book The Cellist's Guide to Scale and Arpeggios. For more information on Robert Jesselson https://sites.google.com/view/robertjesselsoncello/ You can also connect with Robert and Theodore on Facebook If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out http://www.theCelloSherpa.com | |||
| "Pablo 2.0: A Cello Legacy" - An Interview with Cellist Pablo Ferrández, International Soloist | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:28:47 | |
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist, Pablo Ferrández. Pablo has been working all over the world as an international soloist. He shares about the experience of being born into a musical family and named after his father's idol, Pablo Casals. He also talks about what its been like to build an international career over the past decade, become a Sony recording artist, and he shares details about recording his latest album, "Moonlight Variations." For more information on Pablo: https://www.pabloferrandez.com/ You can also find Pablo on Instagram: @pabloferrandez.cellist and Youtube: @pabloferrandez If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads & YouTube: @theCelloSherpa | |||