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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.com
Credits:
Claire Barber-Editor
Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager
Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music
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57:28||Season 3, Ep. 1Book and Ebook Links:https://store.bookbaby.com/book/what-about-me2?srsltid=AfmBOopD5ZzauyFRaXa7Fzh6JCYP1rae0gBOWv1XJhC2C4qS2olwlyW4https://a.co/d/acHpUk4In 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, 28, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 23, 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
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