Dissonant Dialogues

In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more. Support our guest: https://dbvclarinetstudio.comGoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-... Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 22, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032.IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.comCredits:Claire Barber-Editor Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music remix

In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more.Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 22, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032.IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.comCredits:Claire Barber-Editor Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme musicMonstercat-Crab Rave (licensing obtained via Monster Cat Gold membership. Dissonant Dialogues do not own the rights to this music)

Robin Hahn is a Vancouver, CA-based soprano with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and POTS. She is a performer, director, coach, and disability advocate. Her work with Opera Mariposa unites her passions as Canada’s first disability run opera company. Sharing her diagnosis in common with Claire, they discuss the realities of being disabled in the operatic world, experiences navigating a custom career structure, and coming to terms with the griefs and joys of life in a disabled body.You can find more from Robin at    / robinhahnsopran   and on Instagram ​⁠‪@robinhahnsopran‬ In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more.Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 22, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032.IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.comCredits:Claire Barber-Editor Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music

Music educators: this one is for you! We talk about the process of deciding to major in music ed, being a music student, student teaching, and then applying for jobs on your own! How to avoid burnout, how to find your teacher identity, when do you start to “feel ready” to manage a classroom, all the things!Dana is an incredible teacher and violinist and has brough amazing insight to this episode.In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more.Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 22, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032.IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.comCredits:Claire Barber-Editor Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music

In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more.Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 21, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032.IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.comCredits:Claire Barber-Editor Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme musicTiktok compilation:@sherzodergashevofficial@harrythedrummer@nicholaslennoxmusic@thesprout404@otterchaosuk@ace_reztone_art@tom_franek@gabriellemartinviolin@samthehorn@jessegtrumpet@joedifioremusicZadok the Priest-Handel, arr. by Reductio

In this episode, Claire and Emily discuss all around hacks for those in music school. How to take care of yourself, how to sustain your passion, who to trust, how to keep yourself safe from professors, the importance of leaving reviews, how to survive classes, and more!In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more.Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 21, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032.IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.comCredits:Claire Barber-Editor Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music

In this episode, Claire and Emily discuss the dark truth of conservatory culture, speaking about the things that many musicians are afraid to bring into the light. We share our own stories, your stories, answer questions, and provide advice for those looking to attend or trying to survive conservatory culture.In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more.Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 21, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032.IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.comCredits:Claire Barber-Editor Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme musicThe Powers Photo-wedding video clip

In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more.Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 21, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032.IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.comCredits:Claire Barber-Editor Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme musicThe Powers Photo-wedding video clip