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Join us each week as Canada’s top musicians share their story–how they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively b…

Yamaha Canada Music


    • Jan 20, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    James Anagnoson with Thomas Torok

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 12:38


    This week on GOING SOLO +Plus One:  James Anagnoson, Pianist & Dean of the Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School and Yamaha Artist, joined by his student Thomas Torok The video is also available as a weekly podcast called GOING SOLO. Join us each week on GOING SOLO +Plus One, where leading music educators (and renowned performers) are joined by their students, the next generation of musicians in Canada. Hear them talk about lessons in music and in life, what it means to be a good student (and a good teacher), and reflect on the impact that teaching music has on young people. Each episode includes a unique, duet performance, presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music. Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unexpected ways. Random Acts of Music and the GOING SOLO podcast is our way of sharing our passion for performance with you!

    Andy Ballantyne with Tyler Campbell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 12:55


    This week on GOING SOLO +Plus One:  Andy Ballantyne, Composer & Teacher at Humber College and Yamaha Artist, joined by his student Tyler Campbell The video is also available as a weekly podcast called GOING SOLO. Join us each week on GOING SOLO +Plus One, where leading music educators (and renowned performers) are joined by their students, the next generation of musicians in Canada. Hear them talk about lessons in music and in life, what it means to be a good student (and a good teacher), and reflect on the impact that teaching music has on young people. Each episode includes a unique, duet performance, presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music. Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unexpected ways. Random Acts of Music and the GOING SOLO podcast is our way of sharing our passion for performance with you!

    Christopher Gongos with Ben Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 9:35


    This week on GOING SOLO +Plus One:  Christopher Gongos, Associate Principal Horn of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Yamaha Artist, joined by his student Ben Law The video is also available as a weekly podcast called GOING SOLO. Join us each week on GOING SOLO +Plus One, where leading music educators (and renowned performers) are joined by their students, the next generation of musicians in Canada. Hear them talk about lessons in music and in life, what it means to be a good student (and a good teacher), and reflect on the impact that teaching music has on young people. Each episode includes a unique, duet performance, presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music. Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unexpected ways. Random Acts of Music and the GOING SOLO podcast is our way of sharing our passion for performance with you!

    Michael Beauclerc with Seung Jae Yang

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 7:03


    This week on GOING SOLO +Plus One:  Michael Beauclerc, Founder & Executive Director of the Canadian Drumline Association and Yamaha Artist, joined by his student Seung Jae Yang The video is also available as a weekly podcast called GOING SOLO. Join us each week on GOING SOLO +Plus One, where leading music educators (and renowned performers) are joined by their students, the next generation of musicians in Canada. Hear them talk about lessons in music and in life, what it means to be a good student (and a good teacher), and reflect on the impact that teaching music has on young people. Each episode includes a unique, duet performance, presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music. Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unexpected ways. Random Acts of Music and the GOING SOLO podcast is our way of sharing our passion for performance with you!

    Brian Dickinson with John Kervin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 8:16


    This week on GOING SOLO +Plus One:  Brian Dickinson, Head of Piano at Humber College and Juno Award-winning Yamaha Artist, joined by his student John Kervin Join us each week on GOING SOLO +Plus One, where leading music educators (and renowned performers) are joined by their students, the next generation of musicians in Canada. Hear them talk about lessons in music and in life, what it means to be a good student (and a good teacher), and reflect on the impact that teaching music has on young people. Each episode includes a unique, duet performance, presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music. Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unexpected ways. Random Acts of Music and the GOING SOLO podcast is our way of sharing our passion for performance with you!

    Andrew McCandless with Patrick Smithers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 8:40


    This week on GOING SOLO +Plus One:  Andrew McCandless, Principal Trumpet of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Yamaha Artist, joined by his student Patrick Smithers Join us each week on GOING SOLO +Plus One, where leading music educators (and renowned performers) are joined by their students, the next generation of musicians in Canada. Hear them talk about lessons in music and in life, what it means to be a good student (and a good teacher), and reflect on the impact that teaching music has on young people. Each episode includes a unique, duet performance, presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music. Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unexpected ways. Random Acts of Music and the GOING SOLO podcast is our way of sharing our passion for performance with you!

    Introducing: GOING SOLO +PLUS ONE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 0:31


    Join us each week starting Tuesday, November 26th for GOING SOLO PLUS ONE, where leading music educators (and renowned performers) are joined by their students, the next generation of musicians in Canada.  Hear them talk about lessons in music and in life, what it means to be a good student (and a good teacher), and reflect on the impact that teaching music has on young people.  Each episode includes a unique, duet performance, presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music.

    Robi Botos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2018 19:11


    This week on GOING SOLO: Jazz Pianist and Yamaha Artist Robi Botos  Join us each week as Canada’s top musicians share their story–how they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music. Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unexpected ways. Random Acts of Music and the GOING SOLO podcast is our way of sharing our passion for performance with you!

    Richard Burrows

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2018 17:13


    This week on GOING SOLO: Percussionist and Yamaha Artist Richard Burrows  Join us each week as Canada’s top musicians share their story–how they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music. Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unexpected ways. Random Acts of Music and the GOING SOLO podcast is our way of sharing our passion for performance with you!

    Tara Davidson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2018 12:22


    This week on GOING SOLO: Saxophonist and Yamaha Artist Tara Davidson   Join us each week as Canada’s top musicians share their story–how they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music.  Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unexpected ways. Random Acts of Music and the GOING SOLO podcast is our way of sharing our passion for performance with you!

    Terry Promane

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2018 22:27


    This week on GOING SOLO: Trombone Player and Yamaha Artist Terry Promane  Join us each week as Canada’s top musicians share their story–how they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music. Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unexpected ways. Random Acts of Music and the GOING SOLO podcast is our way of sharing our passion for performance with you!

    Scott Irvine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2018 20:25


    This week on GOING SOLO: Tuba Player and Yamaha Artist Scott Irvine Join us each week as Canada’s top musicians share their story–how they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music. Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unexpected ways. Random Acts of Music and the GOING SOLO podcast is our way of sharing our passion for performance with you!

    Kevin Hearn

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2018 20:53


    This week on GOING SOLO: Pianist and Yamaha Artist Kevin Hearn  Join us each week as Canada’s top musicians share their story–how they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music.   Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unexpected ways. Random Acts of Music and the GOING SOLO podcast is our way of sharing our passion for performance with you!

    Mike Downes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2018 17:19


    This week on GOING SOLO: Jazz Bassist and Yamaha Artist Mike Downes  Join us each week as Canada’s top musicians share their story–how they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music. Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unexpected ways. Random Acts of Music and the GOING SOLO podcast is our way of sharing our passion for performance with you!

    Chase Sanborn

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2018 27:57


    This week on GOING SOLO: Jazz Trumpeter and Yamaha Artist Chase Sanborn  Join us each week as Canada’s top musicians share their story–how they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music. Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unexpected ways. Random Acts of Music and the GOING SOLO podcast is our way of sharing our passion for performance with you!

    Laila Biali

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2018 19:05


    This week on GOING SOLO: Jazz Singer, Pianist and Yamaha Artist Laila Biali   Join us each week as Canada’s top musicians share their story–how they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music.   Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unexpected ways. Random Acts of Music and the GOING SOLO podcast is our way of sharing our passion for performance with you!

    Mark Kelso

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2018 34:50


    This week on GOING SOLO: Drummer and Yamaha Artist Mark Kelso Join us each week as Canada’s top musicians share their story–how they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music. Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unexpected ways. Random Acts of Music and the GOING SOLO podcast is our way of sharing our passion for performance with you!

    Introducing: GOING SOLO

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2018 0:59


    Coming Soon from Yamaha Canada Music: GOING SOLO. Each week we’ll be presenting a video featuring one of Canada’s top musicians as they share their story–How they got started, what inspires them, and their advice to young musicians who want to pursue their musical dreams. Each episode features a new artist interview punctuated by a beautiful and intimate performance presented exclusively by Yamaha Canada Music. An uncut and complete audio recording will accompany each video as a weekly podcast called GOING SOLO–a first for Yamaha Canada Music!  Music has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring meaning to our lives in surprising and unexpected ways. Random Acts of Music and the GOING SOLO podcast is our way of sharing our passion for performance with you!

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