#15 - Jogeir Daae Mæland, guitarist, composer, producer
Norwegian musician Jogeir Daae Mæland, took the time to talk with me about his musical journey, about contentment, practice, Kalandra, making money, and why it can be worth signing up with a record label. The music featured in this episode is by Jogeir.
#14 - Maya Fridman, cellist, singer, researcher
Russian/Dutch musician Maya Fridman, found some time during her busy days to have a talk about playing the cello and being a musician...
#12 - Vasile Baghiuc, artist, composer, trombone player
Romanian-Norwegian artist Vasile Baghiuc, shares the story of his journey from taking music lessons as a child in Romania, working as a trombone and brass teacher, conductor and composer in the far north of Norway, and now venturing into a career as an artist.
#11 - Tobias Karlehag, synth player, composer, producer
Swedish musician Tobias Karlehag, shares his story as a percussionist, modular synth performer, improviser and composer. The music featured in this episode is from his album 'Process'.
#10 - Matthías Sigurðsson, clarinettist, composer, performer
Icelandic/British musician, composer and performer Matthías Sigurðsson, shares his story as a musician with us. From clarinet to live electronics, Reykjavik to Amsterdam, student to freelancer to student again, we get to hear about an exciting journey as well as lots of Matthías' music.
#9 - Aleksandra Bobrowska, pianist, researcher, teacher
Polish pianist Aleksandra Bobrowska, took the time to share her thoughts on the projects that are currently close to her heart. We also get to hear excerpts from her recording of the Chopin mazurkas, as well as a taste of Duo Aldice, the duo she has with singer Candice Ielo.
#8 - Martim Pocinho, songwriter, producer, singer, guitarist
Portugese musician Martim Pocinho, based in Manchester (UK), shares his thoughts and music with us. We talk about inspiration, challenges, and the vulnerability of working alone. All music featured in this episode is by Martim Pocinho, aka Soul Bananas.
#7 - Emil Greilert and Karl-Johan Thenström, electric guitarists, songwriters
Swedish guitarists Emil Greilert and Karl-Johan Thenström share their thoughts on musical creativity, how one can make money these days, and if the album as format is obsolete. The music featured in this episode is by the band 'sthlm underground', and solo projects by Emil. Details are in the timeline section of the show notes.
#6 - NACAÑADÍ, singer, songwriter, performer
Spanish musician Guillem Duquette dropped by to talk about inspiration, the horrors of recording oneself, and the word 'musician' as identity. The music featured in this episode is by Guillem Duquette.
#5 - Inga Margrete Aas, musician, improviser, teacher
Norwegian musician and improviser Inga Margrete Aas, reflects on life as a musician.
#4 - Anastasia Razvalyaeva, harpist, arranger, teacher
Harpist Anastasia Razvalyaeva talks about the challenges she has been facing during the recent lockdowns in Budapest.
#3 - Wilma Pistorius, cellist, improviser, composer
Dutch/South-African cellist and composer, Wilma Pistorius, shares her thoughts and experiences with us.
#2 - Kaja Draksler, pianist, improviser, composer
Pianist and composer Kaja Draksler shares her thoughts on working as a freelancer and being a musician.
#1 - The Journey Begins, Becoming a Freelancer
It just turned 2021, and at age 31 I decided it was time to make a living as a cellist.