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In this episode of openARTed, I sit down with Susan Blum, a professional coach helping musicians and creatives navigate their careers. We dive into some of the biggest challenges artists face - from defining their artistic identity to managing time, finances, and collaboration.Topics we cover:What it really means to “know your offering” as a musicianWhy so many music groups struggle with collaboration and conflictTime management, avoiding burnout, and building financial stabilityDo you really need to make music your full-time career to find fulfillment?Support the Podcast:If you're enjoying openARTed, consider joining our Patreon or buying us a coffee - every contribution helps keep these conversations going! You can also check out PianoBuffs, our global piano community, where we share recordings, educational content, and more.Guest Info:Learn more about Susan Blum and her work at smblumltd.comAbout the host Monika LozinskienėPianoBuffswww.monikapianiste.com/InstagramMusic performed by M. Lozinskienė (piano), A. Szalucka (piano)M. Ravel - Gaspard de la Nuit, No. 1, "Ondine"M. K. Čiurlionis - In The Forest

In this PART 2 episode, pianist Ewa Kupiec discusses her experiences as a concert pianist. She reflects on the influences that shaped her journey and shares book recommendations that have profoundly impacted her life philosophy. Listen to PART 1Support the podcast via Patreon  orBuy me a coffeeBooks:Sparks of Divinity An Actor PreparesAbout the host Monika LozinskienėPianoBuffswww.monikapianiste.com/InstagramMusic performed by M. Lozinskienė (piano), E. Kupiec (Piano)M. Ravel - Gaspard de la Nuit, No. 1, "Ondine"F. Chopin - Barcarole In F Sharp Major, Op. 60 

In this episode, pianist Ewa Kupiec reveals her life story, career choices, and early passion for music. She is now one of the most sought-after piano professors in Europe, teaching at the Hanover University of Music, Drama, and Media. Her work with piano students blends music-making, mentorship, and mental preparation for lifelong careers in music.Support the podcast via PatreonAbout the host Monika LozinskienėPianoBuffswww.monikapianiste.com/InstagramMusic performed by M. Lozinskienė (piano), E. Kupiec (Piano)M. Ravel - Gaspard de la Nuit, No. 1, "Ondine"F. Chopin - Mazurka In F-sharp Minor, Op. 59: No. 3 

In this episode, I speak with Tristan de Montebello, a finalist in the 2017 World Championship of Public Speaking. Tristan is the co-founder of Ultraspeaking, a platform designed to help people become more confident and authentic speakers, which he created with his partner, Michael Gendler. But there's more to it than just mastering public speaking. We explore how learning to speak confidently can transform your life—and how the journey of entrepreneurship profoundly shaped Tristan's own path. Tune in to find out why these skills go beyond the stage and impact every aspect of life.Support the podcast via PatreonAbout the host Monika LozinskienėPianoBuffswww.monikapianiste.com/InstagramMusic performed by M. Lozinskienė (piano), N. Kalmykova (violin), L. Loulaki (cello)L. van Beethoven - Piano Trio in E-flat major, Op.70 No.2, II, IV mvt.F. Mendelssohn Piano Trio No.1, Op.49 , II mvt.C. Debussy - Clair de lune, M. Lozinskienė (piano)Show Less

In Lithuania, Dalia Ibelhauptaitė's pioneering ideas on how to use advertising in the arts both inspired and surprised many. Through her determination and strong will, her independent opera company, Vilnius City Opera, became one of the most visited and well-known theater companies in Lithuania. She also mentored and trained a number of Lithuanian singers who are now recognized as some of the world's best. Dalia Ibelhauptaitė is also a producer and director of several blockbuster movies, including Ghosted (2023) and Rocketman (2019). Support the podcast via PatreonAbout the host Monika LozinskienėPianoBuffswww.monikapianiste.com/InstagramMusic performed by M. Lozinskienė (piano), N. Kalmykova (violin), L. Loulaki (cello)L. van Beethoven - Piano Trio in E-flat major, Op.70 No.2, I, IV mvt.F. Mendelssohn Piano Trio No.1, Op.49 , II mvt.C. Debussy - Clair de lune, M. Lozinskienė (piano)

Mental toughness is an important trait that helps people handle challenges, stress, and pressure effectively. In this episode, I talk with Doug Strycharczyk, an author and the founder of AQR. Doug is an expert in creating psychometric tests and programs, and he has played a key role in developing the concept of mental toughness. His programs focus on improving wellbeing, satisfaction, employability, performance, and managing transitions.Support the podcast Check out more info about the host Monika LozinskienėYoutube channel PianoBuffs www.monikapianiste.com/InstagramMusic - M. Ravel and C. Debussy (M. Lozinskienė and A. Szalucka)

Josh Wright - a pianist, educator and  founder of the Propractice Piano Academy. The academy offers around 500 video lessons covering various aspects of piano playing. On this episode, we discussed what musically inspires Josh, how he structures his work, methods to overcome unnecessary classical musician's ego, and Josh also elaborated on how he shifted his mindset regarding a career in classical music.Josh Wright YoutubeSupport the podcast Check out more info about the host Monika LozinskienėYoutube channel PianoBuffs www.monikapianiste.com/InstagramMusic - F. Mendelssohn Piano Trio No.1, Op.49 , II mvt. - M. Lozinskienė (piano), N. Kalmykova (violin), L. Loulaki (cello)

In this conversation, I had the pleasure of speaking with my high school mate, flautist Beata Preisaitė-Šidiškienė. Our discussion revolved around the complexity of musical careers, emphasizing the importance of recognizing their non-linear nature. We delved into our early experiences as forming musicians, highlighting the significance of nurturing expansive dreams in both music-making and career development.Beata pursued her musical education at prestigious institutions such as the Saarbrucken Academy of Music in Germany, the Faculty of Music at the University of California, Fullerton in the USA, as well as the Royal Danish Academy of Music, where she earned her master's degree. As a soloist, Beata has performed with the Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra, the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra, the Southern California Philharmonic Orchestra and the University of California Fullerton Orchestra. The flutist has also played in the Danish National Radio Orchestra, the Copenhagen Philharmonic and other orchestras.Support the podcast Check out more info about the host Monika LozinskienėYoutube channel PianoBuffs (NEW) www.monikapianiste.com/InstagramEpisode music - Rosehip "Bloom". Big thanks to my good friend, inspiring music creator Rosehip, who provided music for this episode. Carl Reinecke - Flute Sonata Undine, Op. 167 (Performed by B. Preisaitė-Šidiškienė and Galya Kolarova)

Dawn Bennett has authored over 60 publications including Understanding the Classical Music Profession in 2008. One of her main research areas was classical music including musicians' identities, their employability and career thinking of postgraduate classical music performance students. We talked about success, challenges and cultural pressures in this field. Support the podcastCheck out more info about the host Monika Lozinskienėwww.monikapianiste.com/InstagramYoutube channel PianoBuffs (NEW) Episode music - L. van Beethoven - Piano Trio in E-flat major, Op.70 No.2, I mvt. | M. Lozinskienė, Nadia Kalmykova (Violin) and Loukia Loulaki (Cello)

Pianist and Head of Keyboard at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Aaron Shorr speaks about finding novelty in classical music, musician's routine, his way of working at the Conservatoire and the purpose of being a musician. Support the podcastCheck out more info about the host Monika Lozinskienėwww.monikapianiste.com/InstagramYoutube channel PianoBuffs (NEW) Episode music - L. van Beethoven - Piano Trio in E-flat major, Op.70 No.2, I mvt. | M. Lozinskienė, Nadia Kalmykova (Violin) and Loukia Loulaki (Cello) 

Ugnė is a doctoral student and she is investigating the role of emotional intelligence for musicians at the Royal College of Music. The aim of her research is to investigate  a musicians' EI profile and how it impacts their professional life.  If you are a professional musician, please consider filling this survey and helping Ugnė to collect as much data as possible.Support the podcastCheck out more info about the host Monika Lozinskienėwww.monikapianiste.com/InstagramYoutube channel PianoBuffs (NEW)

Graduating from the music conservatoire, preparing for your professional career, musical exellence vs. relevant skills, the reason behind making arts. All these topics and more in the conversation with Sean Gregory a Vice-Principal & Director of Innovation and Engagement at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Support the podcastCheck out more info about the host Monika Lozinskienėwww.monikapianiste.com/InstagramYoutube channel PianoBuffs (NEW)Episode music - M. Ravel "Ondine" performed by M.Lozinskienė

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Andrew Simonet, a choreographer and writer who shared his insights and experiences on making a life as an artist. We also discussed the importance of cultivating a strong work ethic, building a supportive community, and taking risks in pursuit of one's artistic goals.Andrew reflects on the unique challenges faced by artists, including financial instability, self-doubt, and the pressure to constantly innovate and create. He offers practical advice on how to navigate these challenges, emphasizing the importance of staying focused on one's vision, staying connected to one's values, and finding joy in the creative process itself.Andrew's website - https://www.andrewsimonet.com/Support the creation of openARTed podcast - patreon.com/openartedpodcastMusic - L. van Beethoven - Piano Trio in E-flat major, Op.70 No.2, II mvt. | M. Lozinskienė, Nadia Kalmykova and Loukia Loulaki               - M. Ravel - Gaspard de la Nuit, No. 1, "Ondine" | Monika LozinskienėCheck more info about the host Monika Lozinskienėwww.monikapianiste.com/https://www.instagram.com/masanauskaitemonika/Listen on YoutubeIf you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.com 

In this conversation we uncover different professional roles and how swaping between those roles can be challenging. Also I was interested to know Jurgita's unbiased opinion about the classical music industry. She shared a lot of valuable insights about artistic life and how archetypes play an important role in it.Connect with Jurgita https://www.linkedin.com/in/jurgitagaukste/https://samoningalyderyste.lt/blogas/https://www.facebook.com/JurgitaGaukste Support the creation of openARTed podcast - patreon.com/monikamasanauskaite Music - M. Ravel - Gaspard de la Nuit, No. 1, "Ondine" | Monika LozinskienėCheck more info about the host Monika Lozinskienėwww.monikapianiste.com/https://www.instagram.com/masanauskaitemonika/Listen on YoutubeIf you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.com 

Bernhard Schimpelsberger is an Austrian composer and percussionist. He studied Indian classical rhythms with masters such as Suresh Talwalkar and Trilok Gurtu. Bernhard says "Rhythm is a universal language that allows us to connect on deeper levels." Join us for this more than incredible talk with some beautiful excerpts of Bernhard playing the percussion.MEREDIAN | Melodic World Percussion | Bernhard SchimpelsbergerRhythm Diaries - Rhythms of fractals and collective movement - Bernhard SchimpelsbergerThe Guru Utsav Solo (Full Concert) ・Bernhard SchimpelsbergerPlease support the creation of openARTed podcast - patreon.com/monikamasanauskaite Intro music - M. Ravel - Gaspard de la Nuit, No. 1, "Ondine" | Monika LozinskienėCheck more info about the host Monika Lozinskienėwww.monikapianiste.com/https://www.instagram.com/masanauskaitemonika/Listen on YoutubeIf you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.com 

A very homey conversation with my dear friend, pianist and roommate Kamilė Zaveckaitė. At the moment we both live and study music in Vienna. We talk about our very private feelings as jealousy, comparison and how do we feel in the classical music industry. Kamilė has listened to all of my episodes and we discuss ideas from the previous episodes. Join us! With an exception of my and Kamile's performance of Lutoslawski's  Variations on a Theme by Paganini for Two Pianos, you will hear music performed by Ukrainian musicians. This is a homage to all Ukrainian people, who have been suffering since Russia's invasion. Make Art not War.Intro: Dmytro Gnativ - Ukrainian composer's Vitaly Hubarenko concerto for flute Mariia Kurhuzova - Ligeti Etude No. 4 "Fanfares" Outro: Dmytro Choni - J. Brahms  Rhapsody, op.79Support openARTed - patreon.com/monikamasanauskaite all my Patreon donations last month went to help the Ukrainian people.Check more info about the host Monika Mašanauskaitėwww.monikapianiste.com/https://www.instagram.com/masanauskaitemonika/https://www.facebook.com/MonikaPianiste/Listen on YoutubeIf you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.com or monikapianiste@gmail.com   

If someone would ask me to describe this episode, I would say two words - beauty of thought and gratefulness.  On the last day of 2021, I am sharing this spiritual, but also very down to earth conversation with soprano from Barcelona  Serena Sáenz. Serena is among those remarkable people who I have been lucky to meet while living and studying in Barcelona. Little did we know that in 5 years since then, Serena will be singing with the world famous conductors including Daniel Barenboim and that during her first season as a member of the Staatsoper Berlin International Opera Studio, Serena will be asked to jump in as Pamina for the opening night of Yuval Sharon's production of Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute). I am so thrilled to be able to bring you this conversation which, I believe, is the best fit to positively end this year and gracefully start the new year. Enjoy and Happy New Year!About Serena SáenzSerena's IGAbout the spiritual practice Serena mentioned.Be part of openARTed - patreon.com/monikamasanauskaiteEpisode music - M. Ravel - "Ondine" performed by M.MašanauskaitėLucia di Lammermoor's, Mad scene “Il dolce suono” performed by Serena Sáenz and pianist Ricardo EstradaCheck more info about the host Monika Mašanauskaitėwww.monikapianiste.com/https://www.instagram.com/masanauskaitemonika/https://www.facebook.com/MonikaPianiste/Listen on YoutubeIf you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.com or monikapianiste@gmail.com  

A conversation with musicians' performance psychologist Noa Kageyama. Noa is a founder of Bulletproof musician platform where you can find a lot of interesting material about practice hacks and mental skills to help you reach your highest level of performance. He is currently working at the Julliard School in New York and I am so happy that I had a chance to talk with Noa and to find out how to improve my piano practice and to literally save time and become a better performer. Join us and find out about certain skills to become a more effective learner. Noa - Bulletproof musician Be part of openARTed - patreon.com/monikamasanauskaiteEpisode music - M. Ravel - "Ondine" performed by M.MašanauskaitėCheck more info about the host Monika Mašanauskaitėwww.monikapianiste.com/https://www.instagram.com/masanauskaitemonika/https://www.facebook.com/MonikaPianiste/Listen on YoutubeIf you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.com or monikapianiste@gmail.com  

A discussion from Kaunas Piano Fest 2021, a piano festival in Lithuania which I host yearly since 2018. My guest - Neringa Valuntonytė is a Lithuanian pianist who gathers audiences throughout Europe with a big variety of solo and chamber music repertoire. Always searching for different performance ideas, Neringa is currently running a doctorate research at Lithuanian academy of music and theatre on the topic of creating academic musician's persona: from stage to personal brand. We will discuss: - why Neringa decided to investigate this topic - the issues we see regarding our career visions as classical musician and how we could improve them - how classical music industry has changed and what it means for a performing musician - building your brand - contemporary academic culture - old vs new career strategies in music.Be part of openARTed - patreon.com/monikamasanauskaiteMore about Neringa Episode music - M. Debussy - "La fille aux cheveux de lin" performed by N. ValuntonytėCheck more info about the host Monika Mašanauskaitėwww.monikapianiste.com/https://www.instagram.com/masanauskaitemonika/https://www.facebook.com/MonikaPianiste/Listen on YoutubeIf you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.com or monikapianiste@gmail.com  

A discussion curated by Kaunas Piano Fest and led by festival director Monika Mašanauskaitė and Tomas Gumauskas. My guest - Tomas Gumauskas | a co-founder of Youtube channel "Serija F" about financial literacy for youth. Be part of openARTed - patreon.com/monikamasanauskaiteTopics touched:- Can I invest without having a stable income?- Should young artists have discount on a performing hall?- How do you stay authentic in the unauthentic environment?- How does a musician charge his work hourly?- Can I invest without having a stable income?- Branding is the most important thing towards a success- You pay not only for the product but for the appearance of the personality- Bild an emergency fundEpisode music - M. Ravel - "Ondine" performed by M.MašanauskaitėCheck more info about the host Monika Mašanauskaitėwww.monikapianiste.com/https://www.instagram.com/masanauskaitemonika/https://www.facebook.com/MonikaPianiste/Listen on YoutubeIf you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.com or monikapianiste@gmail.com  

A discussion curated by Kaunas Piano Fest and led by me and Rūta Sudakovienė.  Rūta holds a Master's degree in sports psychology and now she actively coaches athletes, dancers as well as figure skaters. Rūta runs an Instagram profile where she educates about sports psychology including tips to reaching your performance peak. Be part of openARTed - patreon.com/monikamasanauskaiteWe discussed: - Analogy between an athlete and a performing musician - What challenges performing musician faces - Hard work vs good resting schedule- Healthy daily routine- Self confidence (inner and outer)- How to build self confidence - Pressure regarding performanceEpisode music - M. Ravel - "Ondine" performed by M.MašanauskaitėCheck more info about the host Monika Mašanauskaitėwww.monikapianiste.com/https://www.instagram.com/masanauskaitemonika/https://www.facebook.com/MonikaPianiste/Listen on YoutubeIf you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.com or monikapianiste@gmail.com  

On my 21st episode  I invited  my stage partner, pianist from Poland, currently living in London, Anna Szalucka. In the beginning of June, 2021 we were running a project in Modern museum in Lithuania where we performed S. Reich's piece "Piano phase" for two pianos. We called this project INSTALLATION "Piano phase" and on purpose hosted it in the museum  so  the listeners would have freedom to choose how long they want to listen to the music and if they want to listen to it at all. We performed 9 time during 5 days. We say with Anna that this project has changed us as artists and also gave us creative freedom which we have never experienced before. The piece "Piano phase" inspired us to have deep conversations about our vision, goals and needs as musicians. So on this last episode  for this season  you will hear all our ideas, concerns and experiences which occurred  during INSTALLATION "Piano phase" Support openARTed monetarily  - https://www.patreon.com/monikamasanauskaiteAnna SzaluckaPhoto credit - Mindaugas MikulėnasEpisode music - C. Debussy - Étude No. 11 "Pour les Arpèges Composés" performed by M.MašanauskaitėCheck more info about the host Monika Mašanauskaitėwww.monikapianiste.com/https://www.instagram.com/masanauskaitemonika/https://www.facebook.com/MonikaPianiste/Listen on YoutubeIf you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.com or monikapianiste@gmail.com  

In this conversation I talked with Laurynas - a CO-founder of Urban Vilnius city dance theatre "Low air". More than 40% of the theatre's performances are shown abroad. The company has represented Lithuanian dance culture at various international festivals and culture fairs such as Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Internationale “tanzmesse nrw”, Dance International Glasgow and etc. Laurynas holds several Golden Stage Awards for his theatrical performances as a dancer. His attitude towards dance is far away from simple. His artistic activities include education, community, visual art, music, sociology and pedagogy. Laurynas thinks that talent is simply hard work and that the real secret of success is an ability to see opportunities. Support openARTed monetarily  - https://www.patreon.com/monikamasanauskaiteLOW AIR Instagram Episode music - C. Debussy - Étude No. 11 "Pour les Arpèges Composés" performed by M.MašanauskaitėI. Stravinsky - The Rite of Spring. Part I The Augurs of Spring - S. Poška and  A. SzałuckaCheck more info about the host Monika Mašanauskaitėwww.monikapianiste.com/https://www.instagram.com/masanauskaitemonika/https://www.facebook.com/MonikaPianiste/Listen on YoutubeIf you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.com or monikapianiste@gmail.com 

Michelle is a musician based in the Netherlands where she performs, runs concert series, teaches and coaches at the The Fearless Artist Mastermind. During the Covid-19 she came up with a challenge #killingperfectionisminclassical which helped many musicians reduce their inner critic and start treating our playing  from a different angle. We talked about social media, finding your people, being fearless and how to make yourself available so people can hire you. Join us for this uplifting conversation on openARTed. Support openARTed monetarily  - https://www.patreon.com/monikamasanauskaiteMichelle's book list for further readings -In Pursuit of ExcellenceMastering the art of performance Everything is figureoutable Episode music: J. Brahms - Intermezzo Op. 117 no. 1 performed by @Michelle LynneCheck more info about the host Monika Mašanauskaitėwww.monikapianiste.com/https://www.instagram.com/masanauskaitemonika/https://www.facebook.com/MonikaPianiste/Listen on YoutubeIf you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.com or monikapianiste@gmail.com  

Kamile Marmaite is a professionally trained naturopathic nutrition specialist. She helps people to battle fatigue, tiredness, low energy levels and more serious symptoms by explaining healthy daily life habits that can make us feel better. Did you know that what you eat can directly influence your motivation and moods? As for musicians, we rarely realize that our body is our instrument and if we want it to perform at the highest level, we have to take care of it. I am sure that the topic of productivity and energy was not only on my mind, so in this episode with Kamile you will discover a lot of valuable information about maximizing your energy levels and most importantly - how to do what you love without overstretching your body and mind. I dedicate this episode to all my musician friends.Support openARTed monetarily  - https://www.patreon.com/monikamasanauskaiteIf you would like to know more how Kamile can support your health & wellbeing book a FREE 30-min Health Review Call to discuss your health challenges and concerning symptoms. There are still some slots available this month! Book it here - https://kmnutritionaltherapy.as.me/Follow Kamile on Instagram - @kmnutritionaltherapyKey words:Cruciferous veggiesLegumesBarbara Oakley, author of the chapter I read in the intro - https://barbaraoakley.com/about-me/Episode music - C. Debussy - Étude No. 11 "Pour les Arpèges Composés" performed by M.MašanauskaitėCheck more info about the host Monika Mašanauskaitėwww.monikapianiste.com/https://www.instagram.com/masanauskaitemonika/https://www.facebook.com/MonikaPianiste/Listen on YoutubeIf you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.com or monikapianiste@gmail.com    

Avo Kouyoumdjian is currently my piano professor at the MDW - University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna where I study Chamber music masters. Born in Beirut, Lebanon to a family of Armenian descent Avo began his studies when he was 12 years old at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. Since then he founded International Joseph Haydn Chamber Music Competition and in 2002 he became the cofounder/ director of the Joseph Haydn Chamber Music Institute. If I know a musician/teacher whose eyes light up as he hears Beethoven, Ravel or any other composer - Avo is one of them. There is no way you can leave his teaching room without being inspired. Gladly, you can also hear this fire in his voice, almost like experiencing his piano lesson. So grab your headphones for this conversation and undiscovered music by A. Babadjanian performed by Avo and his friends.Support openARTed monetarily  - https://www.patreon.com/monikamasanauskaiteEpisode music:A. Babadjanian - Impromptu, "Exprompt" (A. Kouyoumdjian - piano)Piano Trio in F-Sharp Minor - III. Allegro vivace, I. Largo - Allegro espressivo - MaestosoAni Kavafian (Violin), Suren Bagratuni (Cello), Avo Kouyoumdjian (Piano)Check more info about the host Monika Mašanauskaitėwww.monikapianiste.com/https://www.instagram.com/masanauskaitemonika/https://www.facebook.com/MonikaPianiste/Listen on YoutubeIf you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.com or monikapianiste@gmail.com 

Akvilė Kavaliauskaitė is a Lithuanian writer and journalist. In 2015 she published her first book "Two Lives In One Summer" and in 2020 her second book - collection of short stories "Bodies". I turned to Akvilė hoping to get some remedies or secrets about easing the writing process and dealing with lack of inspiration or motivation as a creator. Interestingly, according to Akvilė,  if you want to be a writer, no one will help you and nothing will help you. Intrigued? Join us for this talk to find out how Akvilė got her first writing job, how she approaches writing, money and career, and why in Akvilė's first book the main character is a pianist.Support openARTed monetarily  - https://www.patreon.com/monikamasanauskaiteAkvilė's novels to read More about Akvilė - @akavaliauskaiteEpisode music - C. Debussy - Étude No. 11 "Pour les Arpèges Composés" performed by M.MašanauskaitėC. Debussy - Piano Trio in G major, 2nd mov. performed by Trio AgoraCheck more info about the host Monika Mašanauskaitėwww.monikapianiste.com/https://www.instagram.com/masanauskaitemonika/https://www.facebook.com/MonikaPianiste/If you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.com or monikapianiste@gmail.com 

Violinist Lukas Medlam is a British-Austrian violinist, composer and a graduated physicist. Lukas was homeschooled by his musician parents till his teens while they were at the peak of their careers with the Baroque London Players ensemble. After studying at the Purcell School of Music and the Royal College of Music in London, Lukas have decided to make a dramatic change and went to study physics which is quite unusual for a person who comes from a musical family. Join us for this talk to find out why Lukas decided to switch studies and what lessons this has taught him. Episode music - L.Medlam - RomanceC. Debussy - Étude No. 11 "Pour les Arpèges Composés" performed by M.MašanauskaitėSupport openARTed monetarily  - https://www.patreon.com/monikamasanauskaiteCheck more info about the host Monika Mašanauskaitėwww.monikapianiste.com/https://www.instagram.com/masanauskaitemonika/https://www.facebook.com/MonikaPianiste/Listen on Youtube If you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.com or monikapianiste@gmail.com 

Barbara's Oakley work focuses on the complex relationship between neuroscience and social behavior. Barbara has a degree in more than 4 different study fields, including Systems Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Slavic Languages and Literature, Defense Language Institute and more. She has worked at South Pole Station in Antarctica, served four years in Germany as a Signal Officer, worked several fishing seasons as a Russian translator on Soviet trawlers up in the Bering Sea. This all fits into one person, Barbara, who puts her energy in improving our learning habits. We discussed the differences between procedural and declarative learning systems. Episode 14th, the geekiest episode by far and I love it. I hope you do too!Barbara's books - https://barbaraoakley.com/books/About Barbara - https://barbaraoakley.com/about-me/Support openARTed monetarily  - https://www.patreon.com/monikamasanauskaiteEpisode music:E. Granados - Goyescas, H.64 No. 1: Los Requiebros  performed by Sibila KonstantinovaCheck more info about the host Monika Mašanauskaitėwww.monikapianiste.com/https://www.instagram.com/masanauskaitemonika/https://www.facebook.com/MonikaPianiste/Listen on YoutubeIf you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.com or monikapianiste@gmail.com  

In this conversation you will hear an inspiring musician Sibila Konstantinova who also happens to be my piano teacher at the University of Music and Arts in Vienna, where as of 2013, she became an assistant of prof. Avedis Kouyoumdjian and since 2019 also a lecturer of piano chamber music. In this conversation we talked about how competitive environment in London has shaped Sibila as a musician, creative partnership between Sibila and her students, what every musician needs to have in order to keep going, and finally what Sibila defines as balance in life, and why family is so important. Enjoy and don't be scared away by the episode length, I put a lot of music this time. Support openARTed monetarily  - https://www.patreon.com/monikamasanauskaiteMore about Sibila - https://www.mdw.ac.at/ijh/?PageId=4118Episode music:E. Granados - Goyescas, H.64 No. 1: Los Requiebros  performed by Sibila KonstantinovaE.W. Korngold - Piano trio in D major performed by Sibila Konstantinova (Piano), Kei Shirai (Violin) und Tristan Cornut (Cello), I mov. A. Zemlinsky - Piano trio in D minor performed by Sibila Konstantinova (Piano), Kei Shirai (Violin) und Tristan Cornut (Cello), I, II, III, mov.Check more info about the host Monika Mašanauskaitėwww.monikapianiste.com/https://www.instagram.com/masanauskaitemonika/https://www.facebook.com/MonikaPianiste/Listen on YoutubeIf you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.com or monikapianiste@gmail.com  

In this conversation  you will hear Bruce Devereux from Canada who is a recreation & volunteer manager at the Christenson Village  care centre. Bruce takes care of many creative activities which includes the residents at the care centre. In 2020 Bruce launched a podcast called "The creatively engaging" where he investigated the idea of "ageism". What is ageism and how it relates to our societies?  In this episode you will hear many stories about people who did not follow perceived biases about age, health or our abilities as human beings, and had courage to engaged with arts.Support openARTed monetarily  - https://www.patreon.com/monikamasanauskaiteThe Creatively Engaging podcast Check out more info about the host Monika Mašanauskaitėwww.monikapianiste.com/https://www.instagram.com/masanauskaitemonika/https://www.facebook.com/MonikaPianiste/Listen on YoutubeIf you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.com or monikapianiste@gmail.com Episode music:C. Debussy - Étude No. 11 "Pour les Arpèges Composés" performed by M.MašanauskaitėJ. Haydn - The C-major Trio, Hob. XV: 27 performed by Michelle Dierx, Shannon Merciel and M.Mašanauskaitė 

"I'm not a marketer, but I don't think it's very hard to have a 35 year old person in a sweater and jeans in a picture going into a concert, just to show people that that's fine." - Joshua Weilerstein.In this talk with Joshua Weilerstein we discussed about the classical music world and how as musicians we could make it more accessible for wider audiences. Joshua produces and is a host of his own classical music podcast "The sticky notes" where he uncovers brilliant stories about composers and their remarkable music. Join our conversation to find out why concert critics often miss "the forest for the trees", how Joshua connects to audiences while leading the orchestra  and finally why making generous and kind connections between the listeners and musicians can be a key to a thriving classical music industry.   Support openARTed monetarily  - https://www.patreon.com/monikamasanauskaiteEpisode music - J. Haydn - The C-major Trio, Hob. XV: 27, mov. II performed by Michelle Dierx, Shannon Merciel and M.MašanauskaitėL. van Beethoven - The C minor Trio, Op.1 No.3, mov. I performed by Michelle Dierx, Shannon Merciel and M.MašanauskaitėJ. Hoffman Ei jauga jauga - II. Motula Mano, Sirdela performed by Žilvinas Brazauskas (clarinet), Natania Hoffman (cello), and Robertas Lozinskis (piano) TRIO AGORA L. van Beethoven - The Violin Sonata No. 9, Op. 47 in A major, mov. II performed by Monika Mašanauskaitė and Maria Vila Ariza Check out more info about the host Monika Mašanauskaitėwww.monikapianiste.com/https://www.instagram.com/masanauskaitemonika/https://www.facebook.com/MonikaPianiste/If you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.com or monikapianiste@gmail.com 

Fali Pavri was my mentor and piano teacher at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for two years. He was born in India and after finishing his degree in chemistry, he decided to move to Moscow where his professional musical journey began. While still a student, he was invited by the great Russian cellist, Mstislav Rostropovich to be his pianist on an extensive concert tour of India. How cool is that? Join us for this talk and find out how Fali met Rostropovich and what was the lesson he learnt from the legendary cellist. We also talked about his experiences in different countries, how it formed him as a teacher and human being and  most importantly we talked about  the joy music can bring us.Support openARTed on PatreonEpisode music:R. Schumann's Widmung arranged for piano by F. Liszt  performed by Fali Pavri S. Rachmaninov's sonata for cello and  piano - 3rd movement "Andante" performed by  Naomi Boole-Masterson - cello, Fali Pavri - piano E. Rubbra - Sonata in G Minor, Op. 60_ III Tema - Six Variations & Fugue performed by Timothy Gill - cello , Fali Pavri - piano Thanks for listening and if you know anyone who would benefit from this talk, please share it with them. If you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.comwww.monikapianiste.comFollow me on Facebook or Instagram

A conversation with a cellist and doctor Paul van Houtte from New Zealand. I met Paul in 2019 when I did my Erasmus exchange in Vienna. He came to Vienna from New Zealand for his medical internship in one of the hospitals. Just minutes after we met, I was soon to find out that medical studies is not the first degree Paul has. He is also a professional cellist who has played in concert halls such as Zurich Opera House and Vienna Musikverein, where back in 2019 spring, Paul attended almost every single concert. In this episode we will talk about Paul's transition from musical studies to medical studies, reasons for the change and how does Paul approach culture, music and arts now. Tune in to find out what is more important than any technological or economical goal according to Paul. Paul van Houtte has made beautiful music in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, such as the Vienna Musikverein and the Zürich Opera House. He has performed in top orchestras such as the Vienna Philharmonic, and the Auckland Grammar School Orchestra, where he was principal cello in 2002. Episode music:J. Haydn - The C-major Trio, Hob. XV: 27 performed by Michelle Dierx, Shannon Merciel and M.MašanauskaitėP. Hindemith  - Cello Sonata, Op.25 No.3Thanks for listening and if you know anyone who would benefit from this talk, please share it with them. If you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.comSupport openARTed on Patreonwww.monikapianiste.comFollow me on Facebook or Instagram

A conversation with Angela Myles Beeching - a career specialist and an author of Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music.  In this conversation I was curious to reveal how people whose work is to motivate others, found motivation  in 2020 themselves. Angela is a world's top leading career coach and mentor for musicians. Her work is based on helping musicians to find meaning and their own paths and voices. In this conversation we talked about jealousy, commitment, dedication to the practice and our favorite author Seth Godin.  My favorite line of this talk was "You can produce the work, but it is not up to you how it is received". Join me and Angela for almost an hour long conversation which will help you collect your thoughts and move toward 2021 with focus. Angela Myles Beeching Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in MusicFree workshop by Angela to prepare for 2021 - register hereAngela's Facebook group Angela's blogEpisode music:C. Debussy - Étude No. 11 "Pour les Arpèges Composés" performed by M. MašanauskaitėThanks for listening and if you know anyone who would benefit from this talk, please share it with them. If you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.comwww.monikapianiste.comFollow me on Facebook or Instagram

Lithuanian dancer, movement teacher and philosopher Justas Kučinskas shares his knowledge about human development and how dance has encouraged him to always think out of the box and bring his consciousness to the next level.  We discussed about competition in arts and how one can only be better than somebody else in things that are measurable. We also talked about the relationship between growth and discomfort, and what technology does to our thinking.Together with his wife, dancer Jekaterina, Justas co-founded a Movement School in Vilnius where he gathers people for a new movement experience and exploration of human soul through dance. Justas and Jekaterina  are parents to three beautiful children who remind them about the worth of beginners mindset everyday. Vilnius Movement Justas's essays:How we learn?Don't train - MOVEStanding as practice: philosophical elaborationsEpisode music:C. Debussy - Étude No. 11 "Pour les Arpèges Composés" performed by M. MašanauskaitėThanks for listening and if you know anyone who would benefit from this talk, please share it with them. If you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.comwww.monikapianiste.comFollow me on Facebook or Instagram  

"Punishing oneself for not doing something is a great way to not do something". A conversation with meditation practitioner and teacher Shannon M Whitaker who says that meditation is not about calming down.  Curious? If yes, join me and Shannon to talk about what it means to be skillful in the given  moment, also to learn how "Hedonic Tones" impacts our life and  finally how Shannon travelled from being a military helicopter pilot to meditation teacher.  This episode is about the art of thought.Shannon M Whitaker website Buddha Bites podcast5rs  - RECOGNIZE, RELEASE, RELAX, RE-SMILE, RETURNEpisode music:C. Debussy - Étude No. 11 "Pour les Arpèges Composés" performed by M. MašanauskaitėThanks for listening and if you know anyone who would benefit from this talk, please share it with them. If you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.comwww.monikapianiste.comFollow me on Facebook or Instagram 

A conversation with performance coach, piano teacher and a founder of Mental Skills Lab. In this lab she invites performers from various fields to explore their thinking, emotions and behavior. Donata studied in an unique place - The Centre for Performance Science in London where she did her research in Mental Toughness in musicians. What can musician learn from a surgeon and what can surgeon learn from  musicians? Join me and Donata to investigate performance world and find out what could be helpful during the second lockdown in terms of working from home and finding better work rhythm.https://www.mentalskillslab.com/The School Of Greatness by Lewis Howes - Habits of Success for Creatives, Artists & Entrepreneurs w/Seth GodinEpisode music:C. Debussy - Étude No. 11 "Pour les Arpèges Composés" performed by M. MašanauskaitėN. Medtner -  Fairy Tale op. 20, no. 1  performed by D. Vaitkute Thanks for listening and if you know anyone who would benefit from this talk, please share it with them. If you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.comwww.monikapianiste.com

Contemporary artist Marija Baranauskaitė explains how she reached a point in her life where she needed to learn to be individually free and happy with what she was doing. Otherwise, she says, you are always depending on others. This is where she started investigating objects surrounding her and The Sofa Project was born. In this episode you will learn what effect this project had on me and what it does to other people. Marija also shares here experience of study years in France with professor of theatre and clownery Philippe Gaulier and some valuable insights on nonpracticalities and practicalities of being an artist. Also her approach  to money was truly eye-opening. Join us for 40 minutes and 42 seconds of positive energy!Book Marija mentioned:The Artist Way by Julia CameronTrailer of The Sofa ProjectEpisode music:C. Debussy - Étude No. 11 "Pour les Arpèges Composés" performed by M.MašanauskaitėThanks for listening and if you know anyone who would benefit from this talk, please share it with them. If you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.comwww.monikapianiste.com  

Have you ever done something very different from your own profession and found similarities? With Jon, we found that cooking in the kitchen can be as similar as preparing for a performance. In this talk we also discussed about Jon's experience as an orchestra musician, what is his approach toward making music, success and failure. With some added seasoning of Jon's humor the conversation turned out to be very cheerful and optimistic. For the time being this uplifting energy is very much required, so tune in to join us for 58 min and 11 sec of good vibes!About Jonathan Chapman:A graduate from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, he has appeared as Guest Principal Timpanist of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Guest Section Leader Percussionist with the Royal Northern Sinfonia. In addition, he regularly freelances professionally with orchestras such as the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Orchestra of Scottish Ballet, and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra. Jonathan has also performed with Sir Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra, at the 2017 and 2019 BBC Proms. In March 2018, Jonathan performed the Schwantner Concerto for Percussion with the coaching of Chris Lamb, Principal Percussionist of the New York Philharmonic.  He first joined EUYO in 2019 and has since toured to 9 different countries on 3 continents in that time.Contact Jon at - jonathan.chapman94@hotmail.comEpisode music: C. Debussy - Étude No. 11 "Pour les Arpèges Composés" performed by M.MašanauskaitėA. Schoenberg - Die  Gurre-Lieder (Excerpt from Jon's performance)R. Strauss - Till Eulenspiegel (Excerpt from Jon's performance)A. Gaelic - Symphony mov. 4 excerpt (Excerpt from Jon's performance) If you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at openartedpodcast@gmail.com  

Have you ever been on stage and lost yourself completely? I think we all have, at least once. Anna had this experience too. "...I got this black out, I just stopped. I looked at the audience and I said 'I'm sorry, I don't know what happened'. Everyone was dead silent". Listen to the full story of what happened after Anna finished one of the most difficult piece from piano repertoire the Beethoven's "Hammerklavier".Original text by the host - Why competing in a marathon might be similar to performing Beethoven? Find out more about Anna and her projects:https://annaszalucka.com/https://www.instagram.com/pianodeck/?... https://www.facebook.com/SzaluckaAnna/More about the host Monika:https://www.instagram.com/masanauskaitemonika/https://www.facebook.com/MonikaPianiste/Episode music:C. Debussy - Étude No. 11 "Pour les Arpèges Composés" performed by M.MašanauskaitėC. Debussy (1862 – 1918) - Petit suite L 65 for 4 hands performed by M.Masanauskaitė and Anna Szałucka. live in Vilnius, 2020, September.IV. Ballet: Allegro giusto M. Ravel - Sonatine No. 1, performed by Anna SzałuckaIf you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at monikapianiste@gmail.com  

An interview with insightful Natania Hoffman about growing up in a family of musicians, life choices, education, love for music, biggest gift for listeners and podcasting. American cellist is currently pursuing a master's degree in chamber music at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin with her trio "Trio Agora". The interview from May 20th, 2020 (https://www.unvrs.lt/post/the-issues-of-our-current-music-education-are-more-apparent-than-ever)Find out more about Natania's concerts and projectsNatania Hoffman (https://www.nataniahoffman.com/)Trio Agora (https://www.trioagora.com/)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/trioagora/)PODCAST The Extra Half (https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-extra-half/)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theextrahalf/?hl=en)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/theextrahalf/) Episode music:C. Debussy - Étude No. 11 "Pour les Arpèges Composés" performed by M.MašanauskaitėJ. Brahms - The Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38 performed by N.Hoffman and M.Mašanauskaitė J. Haydn - The C-major Trio, Hob. XV: 27 performed by Michelle Dierx, Shannon Merciel and M.MašanauskaitėIf you have any comments or enquiries, drop me a line at monikapianiste@gmail.com

Check out more info about the host Monika Mašanauskaitėwww.monikapianiste.comhttps://www.instagram.com/masanauskaitemonika/https://www.facebook.com/MonikaPianiste/International piano masterclasses and festival "Kaunas Piano Fest " in Lithuaniahttps://www.kaunaspianofest.com/https://www.facebook.com/kaunaspianofest/https://www.instagram.com/kaunaspianofest/?hl=enFirst episode with american cellist Natania Hoffman is launching on 17th Thursday, 2020. More information about Natania:https://www.nataniahoffman.com/Trailer music - Claude Debussy - Étude No. 11 "Pour les Arpèges Composés" performed by M.Mašanauskaitė