Principal Flutist of the Boston Symphony Elizabeth Rowe joins the podcast today to talk about her experiences being a strong female leader in a historically male dominated profession. This is definitely a can't miss episode with one of the greatest musicians of our generation!

Episode 43 | Eric posted a fascinating YouTube Video a few weeks ago, comparing the cost of attending top conservatories with the return you would get if you got a job in an orchestra. I invited Eric on to go more in depth on this topic. A must listen for everyone!

Episode 42: Danny Beckley, Executive Director of the Kansas City Symphony joins Sam on the podcast. What does the future of orchestras look like? How do we expand our audience to more than the small sliver we serve now? Find out on this episode!

James recently made a very thought provoking comment on his Facebook page: “ Just as we are getting back in the swing of things at the Oregon Symphony, I'm being visited by my first struggles with performance anxiety in several years. UGH. I've talked to enough folks about this topic over the years to know that a lot of people who you might not expect have had their struggles with performance anxiety - even if it can feel like you're the only one going through it. If anyone else out there is having a bumpier ride with performing these days than they'd like, you are not alone!” I decided to reach out to James to explore this idea of Performance Anxiety and hope that sharing our experiences can help other people going through similar things!

Episode 40:   Sam goes solo, short, and sweet for this episode, where he goes over all of the recent happenings in the clarinet world! Happy new year to the whole Candid family!!!

Episode 39: Hey! It's John Bruce Yeh! The longtime member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra joins Sam on the podcast today to talk about what he was up to during the pandemic. Topics discussed also include the necessity to be versatile and what orchestras are doing to adapt to the ever changing arts world in order to better serve their communities.

Episode 38: On today's episode, Sam is joined by world renowned conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya. Maestro Harth-Bedoya just finished up a two week residency with the Indianapolis Symphony as a guest conductor, and it was a great joy to sit down with him to talk about his career and his approach to conducting!

Private clarinet teacher and coach Kelly Riordan joins Sam on today's episode. She coaches and mentors other music teachers on how to best build their studios to attract more students. A must listen for those interested in making private teaching a main source of income!   For more information about Kelly, please visit http://kellyriordan.com

Episode 36: In this episode of the Candid Clarinetist, Sam sits down with clarinetist Andy Hudson and composer Roger Zare to discuss their new book Elements of Contemporary Clarinet Technique. In this book, there are 22 new solo works for clarinet. Each work is preceded by a brief description of the technique explored as well as a masterclass on some of the tricky spots you may encounter. Order your copy today at https://conway-publications.com/product/elements-of-contemporary-clarinet-technique/ Visit Dr. Hudson's website at: http://theandyhudson.com Visit Roger Zare's website at: http://rogerzare.com

Episode 35: What is it like being a classical musician in New York City? Sam visits with Nathan Hughes, Principal Oboe of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, to find out what it is like making art in the Big Apple!

Episode 34: Ever feel lost when trying clarinet equipment? Listen to this episode with the fantastic Michael Wayne of the Eastman School of Music. Whether you are trying clarinets, barrels, ligatures, reeds, or mouthpieces, he has some fantastic advice on what you should be looking for!

Sam is going solo on this one to talk about recording yourself and listening back to your recordings. What should you be listening for exactly, and how can you use this to improve your playing? Find out in this short bonus episode!

Episode 33: Andy Simon, Principal Clarinetist of the Hong Kong Philharmonic and host of Andy's Licorice Talks, the fabulous YouTube and Facebook live series, joins Sam to talk about this amazing project.

Episode 32:    Ian Weinberger, Music Director and Conductor of Hamilton on Broadway, and Ryan T. Nelson, Music Director in residence at the Mariott Theatre in Chicago and lecturer at Northwestern University, join Sam on today's episode. We talk about how they both got interested in music theatre and the various paths that they took to their incredibly successful careers. You won't want to miss this discussion with these two incredible musicians!  

Episode 31: Chris Pell, Principal Clarinetist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, joins host Sam Rothstein this week to discuss what he expected out of an orchestral career and what he learned once he started his job as a young 21 year old musician. Topics discussed include burnout, how to behave around colleagues, the changing pressures of auditions, life lessons, and more!

Episode 30: Edgar Lopez has one of the most fun clarinet based social media channels that I have found. We talk about his thoughts on why we should be using platforms like TikTok and Instagram to reach a broader audience as classical musicians, as well as how he comes up with the inspiration for his videos. Check out his awesome creations on TikTok and Instagram @iamedgarlop !!!

Episode 29: Kari Landry, intermediate lecturer at the University of Michigan in Music Entrepreneurship and one of the founding members of the Akropolis Reed Quintet joins the podcast today. Her passion for choosing your own path and creating musical opportunities will be an inspiration for those listening!  

Episode 28: Dr. Kimberly Hankins joins the podcast this week to discuss her health and wellness journey. Kimberly used her experience with a playing related injury to launch a career as a certified yoga and breathwork instructor! If you are struggling with a performance related injury, you can find out more about Kimberly and the Aligned Musician at http://thealignedmusician.com

Episode 27:   In this episode, Sam visits with Richie Hawley, Professor of Clarinet at Rice University, to discuss his incredible blog post on Orchestral Etiquette from over a decade ago. I consider this the "Bible" on how to behave as an orchestral musician. Richie shares his thoughts on why this was an important thing to share, and what aspiring professionals can learn from his and others mistakes when they were young musicians!   For more information on Richie Hawley and Rice University, please visit http://richiehawley.com

In this episode, Sam reflects on the year 2020 and where the Candid Clarinetist podcast has been. He recalls his favorite three episodes from an incredible year of fabulous guests as well as gives a look at what the future holds for the Candid Clarinetist. Thank you to all for supporting this endeavor, and I look forward to hearing from you in 2021.  Subscribe to my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzWd6g6Mo6Os0XjWTSpE_OA