Jared, Ryan, and Simone wrap up the Surround Series, and Ryan and Simone part ways with The Upnote. We will be entering a new season with more content to come as the world slowly returns to normalcy of some sort!

Simone Porter sits with her longtime teacher, Robert Lipsett, to chat about all the subtle ways a performance can be elevated with proper preparation. From instrument maintenance to practicing your nerves, this is packed full of advice from a legendary duo.

Manager of Alumni and Parent Relations at Colburn, Michele Yamamoto, chats with Ryan this week. From how to better use one's alumni network as a working professional, to how one can even use it to engage with current students, Michele shines a light on a surely lesser known aspect of our field.

Jared chats with Colburn and UCLA piano technician Brian Lee. Brian is a percussionist who discovered he had another calling *in addition* to his percussion career. They discuss the satisfaction of finding that balance of musical work, and how Colburn helps its students thrive.

Jared and Ryan chat with Director of Production for the Colburn School, Victor Pineda.

Jared and Ryan sit down with Colburn's Advancement Communications Specialist, Parisa Zaeri. Community engagement by the numbers, exploring diverse career paths against resistance, and a sprinkle of Texas band nostalgia in true Upnote fashion.

Ryan sits down with Associate Artistic Director for Street Symphony, Dustin Seo, to talk about community engagement through music in Los Angeles' Skid Row community.

The Upnote hosts Jared, Ryan, and Simone introduce this eight-episode series in collaboration with The Colburn School as Entrepreneurs in Residence.

After a considerable pandemic hiatus, The Upnote is thrilled to feature Toronto-based music writer Michael Zarathus-Cook! Michael shares his unique path into becoming a classical music writer, as well as his advocacy for a genuine diversity and inclusivity in the performing arts. We discuss his fantastic article, A Collective Awokening in the Performing Arts, written for Against the Grain Theatre: https://atgtheatre.com/a-collective-awokening-in-the-performing-arts/ We even squeezed in some NBA pandemic playoff predictions! You can follow more of Michael’s great work at Blue Riband: http://www.briband.com

Hailed by the CBC as “Canada’s next big cello star,” Cameron Crozman has delighted audiences across the globe! Cameron chats with Ryan about how he’s spent his time in quarantine, his studies and musical awakening in Paris, and shares insider info about recording albums of all stripes! The 1000 True Fans article mentioned in the episode: https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/ Please visit www.cameroncrozman.com to learn more about his exciting career, and buy his fantastic albums! You can follow him @cameroncrozman!

After a considerable pause due to the global pandemic, we are thrilled to be returning to the mics! This special episode features Ryan's longtime friend Lauren Slavik, a student of occupational therapy at the University of Alberta! We learn about Lauren’s story, from her busy youth as a musician, to funneling that passion into caring for others with a holistic approach. We discuss all things occupational therapy, and why it’s important for musicians to know about this exciting health profession!

Pocket concerts, a refreshingly intimate and exciting atmosphere for live performance, was founded by violist Rory McLeod and pianist Emily Rho in the city of Toronto! This power couple has built a remarkable artistic network fixated around community, live music, and unique concert experiences! Come learn all about how they got started, the challenges along the way, and why they believe in the transformational power of music! Be sure to visit www.pocketconcerts.ca to learn more!

Classical guitarist Evan Taucher talks with Jared this week with a theme of accessibility. They get into how digital content creation can impact music education, how to engage young musicians, and more!

The gang is BACK together for the first time in 2020 to change the playlist game once and for all! To celebrate our tenth Upbeats playlist, we each selected four tracks and discussed what we enjoy about them. These tracks are all over the map, from Dvorak to Led Zeppelin, and we hope that you like them!

Jared chats with Audition Playbook creator Rachelle Jenkins. They talk auditions, habits of practicing, entrepreneurship, and everything else you want to hear. Rachelle is currently playing with the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal.

Carissa Klopoushak is a dynamic and fluid performer, steeped in today's exciting classical music industry! She shares some of her wisdom about cultivating a balanced musical life, and explains why getting to truly know one's self when making career-related decisions is invaluable. She also touches on her role as a violinist in the National Arts Centre Orchestra, as Artistic Director for Ritornello Festival, and so much more! You can read all about her exciting career by visiting www.carissaklopoushak.com!

Jared chats with digital marketer and flutist Taylor Rossi. In this episode, they dive into social media and branding for musicians. If you ever felt lost navigating these avenues, this is the episode for you!

Jared sits down with Upnote sponsors Nate and Jazmín, who also run community initiatives at Colburn. As Entrepreneurs in Residence talking to the department that gave us the residency, that is the main subject of this episode! Come hear about breaking boundaries, radical disruption, and hear our new studio setup!

Ryan chops it up with Matthew Kopperud, his old bandmate and guitarist extraordinaire of Close Talker! Close Talker, a Saskatoon-born trio, has blossomed into a tremendous indie-rock band that captivates audiences with their honesty and innovative performances. In this episode, Ryan and Matt discuss what it’s like to tour around the world, record albums, write, perform, and much more! Go check out their amazing new album, How Do We Stay Here, available on all platforms!

Jared and Simone finish 2019 with some bopping, energetic picks! There are some gems in there of all types, so make sure to listen all the way through one last time this decade!