Between the Barlines with Jonathan Tsay
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University of Memphis MTNA (Part 2)
In the continuation of the discussion Jonathan has with University of Memphis students, he discusses the role of social media and competitions in forming a career after graduation as well as sharing his journey post-doctorate
University of Memphis MTNA (Part 1)
In this episode, Jonathan sits down the the University of Memphis chapter of MTNA to talk about life after getting a degree.
Kevin Yu - Founder and CEO of Coregami & Freelance Violinist (Part 2)
In the second part of Jonathan's interview with Kevin Yu, they discuss Kevin's journey into making classical music apparel (Coregami) and the difficulties associated with it, and talk about Kevin's (upcoming!) best gig and worst gig.
Kevin Yu - Founder and CEO of Coregami & Freelance Violinist (Part 1)
In this interview Jonathan sits down with Kevin Yu to discuss growing up and early musical experiences, and moonlighting as a violinist while working for business startups
Brendan Kinsella
Jonathan sits down with Dr. Brendan Kinsella to talk about their experiences through one half of the Chloé Trevor Music Academy 2018, new music, and forming connections through school that continue through one's musical career. They end with a...
David Brown (Head Piano Tech, Assistant Director For Music Operations, SMU) Part 2
In the second part of Jonathan's interview with David Brown, they discuss Brown's expanding role at SMU and managing working with outside arts organizations as well as delving into his varied musical tastes Musical Interlude: Clara Ward - How I Got Over
David Brown (Head Piano Tech, Assistant Director For Music Operations, SMU) Part 1
Jonathan sits down with David Brown and discusses a wide range of topics surrounding his journey from singer to rock band to piano tech Interlude: Bernie Worrell - I'll Be With You
Chee-Yun (Part 2)
In Part 2 with Jonathan's interview with Chee-Yun, we discuss her appearance on Curb Your Enthusiasm, her pieces of advice, and best gig/worst gig. Musical Bumpers: Meditation from Thais; Saint-Saens Violin Sonata in d minor
Chee-Yun (Part 1)
In Part 1 of Jonathan's interview with violinist Chee-Yun, they discuss her journey from pianist to violinist, Korea to New York, her studies with Dorothy DeLay, and overcoming injuries during her budding career. Musical interlude: Tarantella from...
Jeannette Fang (Pianist - Garth Newel Piano Quartet) (Part 2)
In Part 2 of Jonathan's interview of Jeannette, they discuss Jeannette's best and worst gigs, and shares pieces of advice for the listeners. Purchase Garth Newel Piano Quartet's newest album here: Musical interlude: Paul Moravec - Piano Quartet (mvt. 2)