Regarding Music

Ep. 29 - Music School: What it was like 60 years ago vs. Today with Dr. D.F. Cook

In this episode of Regarding Music we talk with Dr. D.F. Cook, a retired music educator, academic, and church musician, about what attending music school in the 1950s and 1960s was like as well as some of the similarities and differences with studying music at university today.

Ep. 28 - Mixing and Mastering Engineering with Jordan Humphreys

Jordan Humphreys is a UK based mixing and mastering engineer and in this episode of Regarding Music we discussed what a mixing and mastering engineer does, what value mixing and mastering engineers provide to artists, articulating a value proposition on social media as a musician, and some tips and advice for aspiring mixing and mastering engineers.

Ep. 27 - Music Therapy, Choral Singing, and Church Music with Renata Quijada

Renata Quijada is California based music therapist and choral musician. In this episode of regarding music, our discussion focused on some of the parallels between music therapy and choral conducting, learnings from our experiences in church music, and some tips and advice for aspiring choral musicians. 

Ep. 26 - Launching a Career in Music Theatre with Julia Dunne

Julia Dunne is a St. John’s based Musical Theatre performer and in this episode of Regarding Music we talked about studying music theatre at University, the process of auditioning and getting roles in musicals, as well as some tips and advice for people looking to break into music theatre.  

Ep. 25 - Discussing Choral Conducing and Church Music with Celeste Thordarson

Celeste Thordarson is a Toronto based choral conductor and church musician and in this episode of regarding music we discuss some of the practical challenges church musicians face, balancing managing a  choir whilst singing in other choirs, and tips and advice for other young conductors.

Ep. 24 - Diving into Composition for Film with Isaac Kingshott

Isaac Kingshott is a London, Ontario based film composer and this episode of Regarding Music we discussed the differences between composing film music and more abstract music intended to be performed in a concert setting, imposter syndrome in music, paid vs unpaid composition engagements, and learning’s Issac has had from his journey as a composer.

Ep. 23 - Discussing Church Music with Michael Pirri

Michael Pirri is a Toronto based organist, choral conductor, and church musician. In this episode of regarding music, we discuss Michael's path to becoming a church musician, the importance of gaining exposure to a wide variety of choral repertoire, and some of the unique challenges church musicians face.

Ep. 22 - Building a Rock Band in St. John's with Shep

In this episode of regarding music, we talk with Ian, David, and Brandon from Shep, a St. John's based rock band, about their music, how they formed, the importance of networking in music, and how they've gotten some of their most memorable performances.

Ep. 21 - Freelancing as a Composer with Robert Strobel

Robert Strobel is a freelance composer and in this episode of Regarding Music we talk about his experience as a composer, some challenges with landing commissions, ways to overcome those challenges, ideas around marketing new compositions, and some advice for aspiring composers.

Ep. 20 - Building a Side Business Alongside a Musical Career with David Eguiguren

David Eguiguren is a St. John's based pianist and composer who runs an active photography and videography business in addition to his musical career. In this Episode of Regarding Music, David and I talk about the importance of networking, leveraging seemingly unrelated skills to help develop a music career and tips for musicians who want to take better photos.