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Dissonant Dialogues

Happy Hour | Dissonant Dialogues Season Premier

Season 2, Ep. 1

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.


BTS vlogs:    • Senior violin recital: Behind the Scenes  

Senior recital vlog:    • Senior violin recital day (vlog!)  

Senior recital:    • Senior Recital  

Documentary:    • Emily Zwijack: Finding My Melody (Doc...  

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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.com


Credits:

Claire Barber-Editor

Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager

Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music remix

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