Episodes

  • Orchestral Conducting vs Ballet Conducting.mp3
    May 17 2022

    Welcome to The Art of Listening, a Podcast about classical music, conducting, composition, the business of music, and how to listen to it all. Each week, conductor, composer, and violinist Gabriel Gordon and a host of featured guests discuss the Art of Listening.

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    43 mins
  • 5 Proven Networking Strategies for Gigging Musicians
    Mar 27 2022

    Welcome to The Art of Listening, a Podcast about classical music, conducting, composition, the business of music, and how to listen to it all. Each week, conductor, composer, and violinist Gabriel Gordon and a host of featured guests discuss the Art of Listening.

    In this episode of “The Art of Listening” Gabriel Gordon and Jeff Bradbury, we are going to give you 5 great strategies for social networking to get the big gigs you're looking for.

    • Making “being at the right place at the right time” happen
    • Strategy 1 – Setting the stage
    • Strategy 2 – Seize the day
    • Strategy 3 – Prepare, prepare, prepare
    • Strategy 4 – Publicize
    • Strategy 5 – Follow-through
    • Being authentic

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    28 mins
  • How To Work with Soloists (Featuring Brett Deubner)
    Mar 15 2022

    Welcome to The Art of Listening, a Podcast about classical music, conducting, composition, the business of music, and how to listen to it all. Each week, conductor, composer, and violinist Gabriel Gordon and a host of featured guests discuss the Art of Listening.

    In this episode of “The Art of Listening” Gabriel Gordon and Jeff Bradbury

    If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share with our audience, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

    Join the Art of Listening Newsletter!

    By joining the Art of Listening Newsletter you will receive:

    ·      Bi-monthly updates from Gabriel Gordon about what is new on the Art of Listening YouTube Channel

    ·      Special “Behind the Scenes” access to recording sessions, rehearsals, and more!

    ·      Be the first to access new content produced by Gabriel Gordon each month.

    How Should a Conductor Work with a Soloist?

    ·      Why is it important to work with soloists? (Both)

    ·      How to choose a soloist for your ensemble? (Gabe)

    ·      What happens when an ensemble calls a soloists and offers a performance?

    o  What to say?

    o  What to ask?

    o  Money conversations

    o  Rehearsal Schedules

    o  Meeting with Conductor

    o  What happens if you have never played the piece you are being asked to play

    o  Do you follow a soloist or does a soloist follow you?

    o  Balance issues

    o  How many times do you rehearse with a soloist?

    ·      How to market yourself as a soloist or conductor

    o  The importance of a

    § Website

    § Social Media

    § Video Channel

    § Networking

    ·      Advice for anyone looking to build their brands as a musician or conductor in 2022 and beyond

     

     

    About our Guest: Brett Deubner

    American violist Brett Deubner has established himself as one of the foremost violists of his generation. As a sought after soloist who has performed with orchestras on five continents, Deubner has redefined the role of “solo artist” and given the viola a new standing in the world of classical music through his virtuosity, commitment to championing new music and dedication to fostering the next generation’s young artists.

    As a concerto soloist, Deubner’s debut with the Grammy award-winning New Jersey Symphony Orchestra premiering Lalo Schifrin’s Triple Concerto resulted in numerous subsequent engagements throughout the U.S. and abroad. Deubner went on to perform worldwide as one of this century’s most important viola soloists appearing with more than 80 orchestras in 11 countries to unanimous approval for “the warmth and sparkling” quality of his playing. (Doblinger Press, Vienna) To date Deubner has received over 50 viola concertos composed and dedicated to him and he has made 20 CDs on various labels such as Naxos, Centaur, Innova and Albany to critical acclaim and glowing reviews.

    In 2017 Deubner received the United States Congressional Certificate of Recognition for his commitment to music and education. In 2019 Deubner received a Latin Grammy nomination for “Best Classical CD Recording” for his recording of Houston Dunleavy’s Concerto “A Kiss Before the World’s End” with the Orquesta de Heredia of Costa Rica. He is a recipient of the 2022 Global Music Awards Silver Medal for his recording “Transfiguration” an album of works by Stanley Grill for two, three and four violas of which he recorded all the parts.

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    59 mins
  • Rehearsal Strategies for Young Conductors
    Mar 1 2022

    Welcome to The Art of Listening, a Podcast about classical music, conducting, composition, the business of music, and how to listen to it all. Each week, conductor, composer, and violinist Gabriel Gordon and a host of featured guests discuss the Art of Listening.

    In this episode of “The Art of Listening” Gabriel Gordon and Jeff Bradbury discuss how to best plan and run a symphonic rehearsal. 

    If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share with our audience, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

    Join the Art of Listening Newsletter!

    By joining the Art of Listening Newsletter you will receive:

    ·      Bi-monthly updates from Gabriel Gordon about what is new on the Art of Listening YouTube Channel

    ·      Special “Behind the Scenes” access to recording sessions, rehearsals, and more!

    ·      Be the first to access new content produced by Gabriel Gordon each month.

    Podcast Topic

    ·      What is a rehearsal?

    o  When is a rehearsal … NOT a rehearsal?

    ·      Planning a rehearsal?

    o  What do you need to be thinking about before the rehearsal?

    o  What should a conductor do to prepare for a rehearsal?

    o  Sharing rehearsal plans with the orchestra ahead of time

    o  What should a conductor bring to a rehearsal?

    § Music

    § Equipment

    § Additional resources

    § Notes / Outline

    ·      What to do when you get to a rehearsal?

    o  Tips & Tricks

    § Tips for Amateur Ensembles

    § Tips for Professional Ensembles

    o  Should conductors help set up and tear down the room?

    o  Should the conductor be the first one in the hall?

    ·      The art of starting on time

    ·      Beginning a rehearsal

    o  Conductor Introductions

    o  Sharing the outline vs jumping in

    ·      Best practices for working in rehearsal with an orchestra

    o  Youth, Community, Semi-professional, Professional Orchestra differences

    ·      Rehearsal techniques

    o  Creating a rehearsal strategy over the course of many rehearsals

    o  How to start a new piece of music

    o  How to introduce a new piece of music

    o  When to talk … When to rehearse

    o  Should you let the stick do the talking?

    ·      Podium Tricks

    o  How to inspire musicians of all levels to do their best

    o  Body language – yours and theirs

    o  80 people all agreeing – a challenge in an ensemble and in life

    ·      Concluding the rehearsal

    o  How to end a rehearsal professionally

    o  How to end a bad rehearsal

    o  How to end the penultimate rehearsal

    o  The Call to Action

    § What should musicians do before the next rehearsal

    o  The post rehearsal conductor’s reflection

    § How to get feedback about a rehearsal

    § How to prepare for the next rehearsal

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    50 mins
  • How To Program Your Next Orchestra Concert
    Jun 24 2021

    Welcome to The Art of Listening, a Podcast about classical music, conducting, composition, the business of music, and how to listen to it all. Each week, conductor, composer, and violinist Gabriel Gordon and a host of featured guests discuss the Art of Listening.

    In this episode of “The Art of Listening” Gabriel Gordon and Jeff Bradbury discuss the Art of Programming. Learn how you can create a fantastic concert performance for your audience today!

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    36 mins
  • 5 Famous Wedding Processionals
    Jun 11 2021

    Welcome to The Art of Listening, a Podcast about classical music, conducting, composition, the business of music, and how to listen to it all. Each week, conductor, composer, and violinist Gabriel Gordon and a host of featured guests discuss the Art of Listening.

    In this episode of “The Art of Listening” Gabriel Gordon and Jeff Bradbury discuss our 5 Favorite Wedding Processionals.

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    26 mins
  • The Business of Music: 5 Ways To Create a Successful and Profitable String Quartet
    May 30 2021

    In this episode of “The Art of Listening” Gabriel Gordon and Jeff Bradbury discuss the logistics and business of putting together a profitable wedding ensemble or String Quartet.

    If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share with our audience, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

    Join the Art of Listening Newsletter!

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    • Bi-monthly updates from Gabriel Gordon about what is new on the Art of Listening YouTube Channel
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    • Be the first to access new content produced by Gabriel Gordon each month.

    5 Things Every Professional Musician or Gigging String Quartet Needs
    1. Musicians
    2. Music
    3. Marketing
    4. Business Strategy
    5. Customer Service

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    54 mins
  • A Conversation with Eddy Malave- Violist with unisonorchestra
    May 15 2021

    In this episode of The Art of Listening, Jeff Bradbury and Gabriel Gordon speak with Violist and creator of the unisonorchestra, Eddy Malave.

    For more information, please visit: https://www.GabrielGordon.net

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    36 mins