Divergent Paths With Dan Dunford

Hey Everybody. Back to normal episode length this week with composer/trombonist/attorney and super nice guy Frank Gulino. We talk about the importance of different composing niches, dealing with overplayed repertoire, music/entertainment law stuff, and much more. Featured on this episode is Frank's composition "Big Sky" for horn, tuba, and piano featuring Heidi Lucas on horn, Zac Collins on tuba, and Jacob Ertl on piano. For more about Frank: frankgulino.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/divergentpathspod

Hey kids. Check it out. This week I sit down with 18-year-old wunderkind (and current Mannes student) pianist Thomas Nickell in a short version of my usual show. Thomas just made his Carnegie Hall debut with the North American premiere of David Matthews' Piano Concerto, op. 11 with the UK-based Orchestra of the Swan. We talked about non-classical influences, the prodigy label, and other such things. Enjoy! Check out more about Thomas: thomasnickell.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/divergentpathspod

This week, I'm back with a fascinating interview with the composer Alex Weston. We cover his compositional interests, his background, his work in television and film, as well as his day job working for Philip Glass. It's good time. Featured on this episode is Alex's piece "Angles." It's dope. For all things Alex: alexwestonmusic.com To support this podcast: patreon.com/divergentpathspod.com

This week, because I had a wonderful experience performing with them this past week, I am re-releasing my Warp Trio interview. I sit down with violinist Josh Henderson and pianist Mikael Darmanie of the unusual and exciting ensemble Warp Trio. We talk about melding three unique voices and writing/improvisational styles into one unified voice, reaching a variety of audiences, and balancing a musical lifestyle. Featured on this episode is the track "Baseball" from their debut EP, "Warp Drive." For all things Warp Trio (their EP, audio, video and links to all their social medias): warptrio.com

Hey guys! I'm back! Episode 60! This week I'm with talented person Alice Bacon who cellos and graphic designs. We talk about crossover between music and art, processes in design, other music things and just generally chill. Check out her design work at Bloomsday Design: facebook.com/bloomsdaydesign instagram.com/bloomsdaydesign And for more Divergent Paths goodness: facebook.com/divergentpathspod

This week's episode with the delightful duo that is RighteousGIRLS. Which means flautist Gina Izzo and pianist Erika Dohi. We had a good time talking about origins and such, as well as their album "Gathering Blue", and music business type things like the ever-present problem of publicity. They're great. Featured on this episode: "...Out of the Blue (Postlude)" and KARakurENAI (feat. Andy Akiho) from their record "Gathering Blue", available on iTunes. For all things RighteousGIRLS: righteousgirls.com facebook.com/righteousgirlsmusic twitter.com/righteousgirls

Wow. A lot of titles for this guy. Seth Hanes is a horn player, digital marketing consultant, and the author of the new book, Break into the Scene: A Musician's Guide to Making Connections, Creating Opportunities, and Launching a Career, which is available now on Amazon. We talk about necessary persistence, marketing, being the solution, and all sorts of awesome juicy stuff. If you want to check out some free email templates that will help you pick up gigs and some other bonuses, visit breakintothescene.com. Support the podcast: patreon.com/divergentpathspod

This week, I chat with Conrad Harris and Pauline Kim Harris of the violin duo String Noise. We delve into how things sometimes turn into other things (SO VAGUE), how into project fits into a career as a whole, developing unusual repertoire,and much more! Featured on this episode are two tracks from their 2015 album "The Book of Strange Positions": "We Do Parties" and "Two Kinds of Noise." For all things String Noise: stringnoise.com facebook.com/stringnoise twitter.com/stringnoise instagram.com/stringnoise stringnoise.bandcamp.com

This week, I have a fun chat with pianist Salome Scheidegger. We talk her career, convention culture, video game music, and I say a lot of snarky things about classical music. Do it up! For all things Salome: salomepiano.com YouTube: http://bit.ly/2dbFWFQ facebook.com/salomepiano twitter.com/salomepiano instagram.com/salomepiano Subscribe to the Divergent Paths YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2arGcQr And donate to keep the podcasts and videos coming: patreon.com/divergentpathspod

This week, after a two week vacation from podcasting, Divergent Paths roars back with a fantastic interview with Ryan Streber of Oktaven Audio. We talk about his composing background, artistry in recording, and music business type things as well. ENJOY. It's good to be back. For everything Oktaven: oktavenaudio.com To donate to the show: htts://patreon.com/divergentpathspod

This week, my friend Jen Baker stops by to talk about her musical path to New York, her approach to contemporary performance, and the multi-year process that lead to her new book, "Hooked on Multiphonics: Multiphonics and Other Extended Techniques Demystified." A lot of contemporary music talk in this one. To purchase the book and all other things Jen Baker: jenbakersounds.com Support the podcast: patreon.com/divergentpathspod

This week, I have a chat with two delightful members of the killer Seraph Brass, co-founder and trumpeter Mary Bowden and trombonist Alexis Smith. We talk about origin stories, the rigors of preparing for a new season, music choices, and some general nerdy brass stuff. They are fun people. You should be their friends. Featured on this episode: Holborne - The Choise arr. by Jeff Luke Debussy - Clair de Lune arr. by Chuck Seipp For all things Seraph Brass and to check out dates for their upcoming season: seraphbrass.com facebook.com/seraphbrass instagram.com/seraphbrass twitter.com/SeraphBrass

This week, I have a really fun and wide-ranging chat with the delightful Joanna Wallfisch. We talk about growing up in London, following music in whatever direction it leads you, and the ways Joanna's songwriting has developed over her career. As a special treat, Joanna sings a brand new song entitled "The Truth" live during the episode. Check out her new album "Gardens in My Mind" on iTunes: http://apple.co/2bwtghg Follow her epic tour (The Great Song Cycle) as she bikes and sings her way down the West Coast on Instagram: instagram.com/joannawallfisch For everything else Joanna: facebook.com/JoannaWallfisch joannawallfisch.com

This week, I sit down with the fun and funny Whitney George. We talk about her background in music, her aesthetic, her music, her musical language, and just generally have a lot of fun. Cause she's cool. For all things Whitney: facebook.com/WhitneyEGeorge whitneygeorge.com To support Divergent Paths: https://patreon.com/divergentpathspod

It's a party! It's my 50th episode! Everybody dance! Woop Woop! For this episode, I sat down with the two founding members of the great folk group Devil and the Deep Blue Sea - harpist/songwriter Lizzie Quinlan and guitarist/songwriter Pat Kennedy. We talk about folk tradition, origins, the Enchanted Broccoli Forest (!), DC, and fulfilling the Kerouac(k)-ian dream of touring the country playing your songs (even though it's much less romantic). We also delve deeply into the craft of songwriting which was a true delight. They are wonderful people and musicians. The two stunningly beautiful songs featured on this episode are "Calling It Love" and "Ashland." For all things Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: facebook.com/Devil-and-the-Deep-Blue-Sea instagram.com/devilandthedeepbluesea devilandthedeepbluesea.bandcamp.com Also make sure to check out my new YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2arGcQr And donate to my Patreon: patreon.com/divergentpathspod

This week, I sit down with the awesome Sarah Goldfeather, freelance violinist and creator of ensembles. We talk about the challenges of establishing a career in a new city without the college safety net, the stories behind her ensembles (Exceptet, Goldfeather, and Fragments Duo), balancing directorial demands with reality, and other music-y stuff. This is fast-paced one. Try and keep up. Featured on this episode is "Spilled Milk" from Goldfeather's eponymous debut album. For all things Sarah: sarahgoldfeather.com goldfeatherband.com facebook.com/sarahgoldfeathermusic twitter.com/sgoldfeather facebook.com/exceptet

This week, I sit down with the new orchestra director for San Francisco Conservatory, Eric Dudley. But he is more than that. We talk about his life and conducting career, but also about his time as a member of the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth, and how that came about. In addition, we look ahead to his future in San Francisco. He is a great dude and an incredible musician. For his work with Roomful of Teeth: http://www.roomfulofteeth.org/

This week, MY FIRST EVER INTERVIEW VIA SKYPE. With a person who wasn't in NYC! But the real story is the dope cellist Emily Davidson. She was great to talk to, and will be the subject of my first YouTube channel exclusive. O_O We chat about historical performance practice, catching up to your peers, YouTubing, and DJing! Featured on this episode are 2 tracks from Emily's album, "Bass Sounds: Music for Unaccompanied Cello from the Early Baroque": a Ricercare by Gabrieli and the Sarabande from Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 in G major. Both of her solo albums are available at emilyplayscello.bandcamp.com . For all of Emily's work and music: emilyplayscello.com facebook.com/emilyplayscello twitter.com/emilyplayscello instagram.com/emilyplayscello youtube.com/user/emilyplayscello Also check out her period string quartet, Emergence Quartet: emergencequartet.com facebook.com/emergencequartet

This week, I have a laughter-filled chat with Laura Andrea Leguia, a delightful Peruvian jazz composer and saxophonist. We talk about coming to the states from Peru, melding her background with American jazz, her composition style and techniques, and a lot of other crazy stuff! Fun episode for everyone. Featured on this episode: "Eva" and "Mariposas" from Laura's album "Saxofon Criollo", available on Spotify. Or from her. Buy one. For other things that Laura does, check her out with the Gabriel Alegria Afro-Previan Sextet as well: facebook.com/afroperuviansextet for upcoming concert and tour dates.

After an unplanned one week hiatus, I am back with my friend Emilio Guarino, successful freelance bassist and author of the new book, "Make It: A Guide for Recent Music Graduates." We compare notes on freelance experiences, Emilio relates what made him want to write such a book, and we talk about the current musical climate from the perspective of the hustlers trying to survive. Visit emilioguarino.com/make-it for a preview of the book or to purchase it. Use the code divergentpaths at check out for 20% off.