The Cello Sherpa Podcast

"The Dynamics of Equity" - An Interview with Stanford Thompson, Executive Director of Equity Arc

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Classical music can change a life, but it can also quietly decide whose life gets changed. The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, sits down with ...

"Bach from the Land of the Haka" - An Interview with Cellist Inbal Megiddo, Associate Professor, New Zealand School of Music

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A tiny sixteenth-size cello, a stubborn toddler, and a violin shop tantrum, that’s how this story begins. From there, Inbal Megido grew into an inte...

"Sit Happens: From Suzuki to Systems" - An Interview with Cellist Melissa Kraut, DePaul University School of Music

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A seven-year-old chooses the cello because “you get to sit,” and decades later becomes a sought-after pedagogue who reshapes how students think ab...

"In Time and In Tune" - An Interview with Cellist Ilya Finkelshteyn, Principal of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really take to move from a childhood in a Soviet special music school to the principal chair of a top American orchestra? The Cello Sherp...

"Global Resonance" - An Interview with Cellist Hee-Young Lim, Professor at the Beijing Central Conservatory of Music

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A single question—“Can I have it?”—nearly sent a child’s cello out the door. Instead, that moment lit a fuse that carried Hee-Young Lim from...

"The 3 Cs of a Lasting Career: Curiosity, Commissions, & Communication" - An Interview with Cellist Johannes Moser, International Soloist and Chamber Musician

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A cello can feel like an escape, a calling, and eventually a limb. That’s how Johannes Moser describes the moment the instrument clicked for him and...

"Auditions, Anxiety, and the Myth of Flawless Playing" - An Interview with Clinical Psychologist, Ellen Hendriksen

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Perfectionism can sharpen your playing or steal your joy. The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Ellen H...

"Low Notes, High Stakes, & No Time to Waste" - An Interview with Rainer Eudeikis, Principal Cellist of the San Francisco Symphony

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really take to lead a world-class cello section while raising two young kids and navigating an orchestra’s evolving culture? The Cello ...

"Euniquely Multi-Talented" - An Interview with Violinist Eunice Kim, Member of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if a great music career isn’t either–or but yes–and? The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, sits down with violinist Eunice Kim to exp...

Lights, Camera, Cello - An Interview with Cellist Nick Canellakis, Faculty at the Curtis Institute of Music

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the thing that makes people laugh at your art is the same thing that makes them listen closer? That’s the tension—and the opportunity—at...

"Sacred Strings and Sweetgrass Things" - An Interview with Cellist Wilhelmina Smith, Soloist and Chamber Musician, and Composer Dawn Avery, Professor at Montgomery College

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A sacred plant, a living coastline, and a cello that sings in two voices—Sweetgrass brings them together with uncommon clarity. The Cello Sherpa Po...

"Tracks, Treasures, & Treble Clefs" - An Interview with Cellist and Franchomme Scholar, Louise Dubin

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist and Franchomme Scholar, Louise Dubin. She shares about her incredibly varied career as ...

"Pablo 2.0: A Cello Legacy" - An Interview with Cellist Pablo Ferrández, International Soloist

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist, Pablo Ferrández. Pablo has been working all over the world as an international solois...

"Embracing Your Passion" - An Interview with Clay McKinney, Cellist & Orchestra Director at Parkway Schools

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Clay McKinney, Orchestra Director and Cellist at Parkway Schools located in Chesterfield, Misso...

"Perfection is the Enemy of Creativity" - An Interview with Cellist Alban Gerhardt, International Soloist and Chamber Musician

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Alban Gerhardt. Alban is enjoying a 35 year career as an International Soloist and Cham...

"Changing Lives Through Music" - An Interview with Cellist Robert Howard, Co-Artistic Director of the Kenya International Chamber Music Festival

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Robert Howard. Robert is a Founder and the Co-Artistic Director, along with Rebecca Mer...

"Playing King and Pauper" - An Interview with Cellist Clive Greensmith, Colburn School Conservatory of Music Professor of Cello

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Clive Greensmith. Clive has been Professor of Cello at the Colburn School Conservatory ...

"Teaching Takes Dual Personalities" - An Interview with Cellist Emily Wright, Host of The Lonely Cello Podcast

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Emily Wright. Emily is the host of The Lonely Cello Podcast. She shares about the many ...

"Practicing the Cello and Patience" - An Interview with Cellist Alisa Weilerstein, International Soloist and Chamber Musician

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Alisa Weilerstein. Alisa is enjoying a career as an international soloist and chamber m...

"Conquering Imposter Syndrome" - An Interview with Emilio Colón, Professor of Cello at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Emilio Colón. Emilio is Professor of Cello at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana Un...

"Diversity Matters" - An Interview with Cellist Sterling Elliot, Winner of the 2019 National Sphinx Competition

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Sterling Elliot. Sterling is the 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient and the winne...

"The Accidental Violist" - An Interview with Christian Colberg, Principal Violist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violist, violinist, and composer, Christian Colberg. Christian is currently the Principal Violi...

"The Contemporary Cellist" - An Interview with Norman Fischer, Professor of Cello at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Norman Fischer. Norman is Professor of Cello, and Chair of Chamber Music at the Shepher...

"The Enduring Legacy of Suzuki" - An Interview with Alex Croxton, Head of Cello at the School for Strings

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Alex Croxton, Alex is currently a faculty member at Mannes Prep, the Special Music Scho...

"Trust the Plan" - An Interview with Andrew Sommer, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Bassist

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Bassist Andrew Sommer. Andrew is in his second season as a bassist in the Chicago Symphony, aft...

"The 21st Century Cellist" - An Interview with Cellist Mike Block, New England Conservatory Cello Faculty

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist Mike Block. Mike shares about his incredible multi faceted life working not just as a c...

"Trio Con Brio" - An Interview with Julie Albers, Principal Cellist of The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist Julie Albers. She has been the principal cellist of The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra sinc...

"How Do We Win?" - An Interview with Cellist and Conductor, Eric Jacobsen, Music Director of the Virginia Symphony

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist and Conductor Eric Jacobsen. Eric is a cellist in Yo-Yo Ma’s SilkRoad Ensemble, the A...

"Cello on the Fringes" - An Interview with Nathan Chan, Asst. Principal Cello of the Seattle Symphony

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Nathan Chan, Assistant Principal Cello of the Seattle Symphony. They talk about the incredible ...

"The Ultimate Cello Swap" - An Interview with Blaise Dejardin, Principal Cellist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Blaise Dejardin, principal cellist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. They talk about what he ha...

"Being Patient" - An Interview with Cellist Paul Watkins, Yale School of Music, Professor of Cello

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Paul Watkins. Paul is currently the Professor of Cello at the Yale School of Music. He ...

"Do You Even Play the Bass?" - An Interview with Cellist Richard Aaron, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Professor of Cello

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Richard Aaron. Richard joined the faculty of the San Francisco Conservatory in the fall...

"Preparing For a Summer Music Program" - An Interview with Cellist Julia Lichten, Faculty at the Manhattan School of Music

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Julia Lichten. She has been on the faculty of the Manhattan School of Music since 1989....

"Dreams Really Do Come True" - An Interview with Chris Fischer, Keyboardist for Spyro Gyra

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Keyboardist Chris Fischer, who recently joined the famed jazz fusion group Spyro Gyra. They tal...

"Getting Us All on the Same Page of Music" - An Interview with Joshua Luty, Principal Librarian of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Joshua Luty, who is the Principal Librarian of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. They talk about ...

"Lipstick, Eyeshadow and a Violin" - An Interview with Violinist Lauren Roth, Asst. Concertmaster of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violinist Lauren Roth, who recently joined the Atlanta Symphony as the new Asst. Concertmaster....

Steven Isserlis Returns to Celebrate Our 100th Episode!

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Internationally Renowned Cellist Steven Isserlis. After appearing as the Inaugural guest of thi...

"Teaching a Master Class at 10" - An Interview with James Kim, Asst. Professor of Cello, Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist James Kim. He is the Asst. Professor of Cello at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at th...

"Tales of Scales, Scales and More Scales" - An Interview with Cello Professors Robert Jesselson and Theodore Buchholz

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellists Robert Jesselson, Professor Emeritus at the University of South Carolina, and Theodore...

"Sleeve of Crackers" - An Interview with William Langley, Resident Conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Conductor William Langley. They talk about his path to his current positions as Resident Conduc...

"Building Dreams" - An Interview with Cellist Kyle Price, Artistic and Executive Director of the Caroga Lake Music Festival

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Kyle Price. They talk about how Kyle became a founding member of the Kasa Quartet, and ...

"The Ultimate Gut Feeling" - An Interview with Jason Calloway, Cellist of the Amernet String Quartet

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Jason Calloway. Jason is the cellist of the Amernet String Quartet, Ensemble-in-Residen...

"Trouver Le Succès - From Harvard to the ASO" - An Interview with Elisabeth Remy Johnson, Principal Harpist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Elisabeth Remy Johnson, who has been the Principal Harpist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra si...

"Playing Audition Roulette, What Are Your Chances? - Part 2" - An Interview with Brant Taylor, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Cellist

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brant Taylor, who has been a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra cello section since 1998....

"Playing Audition Roulette, What Are Your Chances? - Part 1" - An Interview with Brant Taylor, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Cellist

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brant Taylor, who has been a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra cello section since 1998....

"Do Something Musical with it" - An Interview with Cellist Sophie Shao, Assistant Professor of Cello at the University of Connecticut

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Sophie Shao, Assistant Professor of Cello at the University of Connecticut. They talk a...

"View From the Summit: Building a World Renowned String Quartet" - An Interview with Cellist Camden Shaw, Founding Member of the Dover Quartet

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Camden Shaw, founding member of the Dover Quartet. They talk about his journey from a s...

"From the Top" - An Interview with Pianist and Radio Host, Christopher O'Riley

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews pianist and radio host Christopher O'Riley.  They talk about Chris spending over 20 years...

"Breaking More Records" - An Interview with Cellist Zlatomir Fung, Cello Faculty at The Juilliard School

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Zlatomir Fung, who joins the cello faculty of The Juilliard School in the fall of 2024....

"Becoming a Wizard of the Web" - An Interview with Cellist and Social Media Sensation Ken James Kubota, Part 2

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist and social media sensation Ken James Kubota.  They talk about his musical influences g...

"Becoming a Wizard of the Web" - An Interview with Cellist and Social Media Sensation Ken James Kubota, Part 1

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist and social media sensation Ken James Kubota.  They talk about his musical influences g...

"The Performance Mindset" - An Interview with High Performance Consultant, Steve Tashjian, Part 2

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews High Performance Consultant Steve Tashjian.  They take a deep dive in to the similarities betw...

"The Performance Mindset" - An Interview with High Performance Consultant, Steve Tashjian, Part 1

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews High Performance Consultant Steve Tashjian.  They take a deep dive in to the similarities betw...

"Fire Alarms, Floods and Auditions" - An Interview with Cellist Sam Viguerie, Member of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Sam Viguerie, who has been a member of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for two seas...

"Gigs, Gigues, and Jigs Oh My" An Interview with "Celtic Woman" Violinist, Tara McNeill

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Irish Singer, Harpist and Violinist, Tara McNeill. Tara has been the violinist for the Celtic W...

"Making a Career in a Small Ensemble" - An Interview with Cellist Justin Goldsmith, Member of the Euclid String Quartet

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist  Justin Goldsmith. Justin is a member of the Euclid String Quartet who are celebrating...

"Musical Threads" - An Interview with Cellist Steven Doane, Professor of Cello at the Eastman School of Music

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Steven Doane, Professor of Cello at the Eastman School of Music. They talk about his ex...

"Failure is a Key Piece of Success" - An Interview with Cellist Desmond Hoebig, Professor of Cello at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, Part 2

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Desmond Hoebig, Professor of Cello at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. They talk a...

"Failure is a Key Piece of Success" - An Interview with Desmond Hoebig, Professor of Cello at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, Part 1

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Desmond Hoebig, Professor of Cello at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. They talk a...

"View From the Summit: Versatility as a Key to Success" - An Interview with Mark Kosower, Principal Cellist of the Cleveland Orchestra

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Mark Kosower, principal cellist of the Cleveland Orchestra. Mark compares his career approach t...

"Make Great Music with Ease!" - An Interview with Jennifer Roig-Francolí, Author, Violinist, and Alexander Technique Coach for Musicians

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violinist Jennifer Roig-Francoli,  Author, Violinist, and Alexander Technique Coach for Musici...

"The Road Best Traveled" - An Interview with Robyn Bollinger, Concertmaster of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violinist Robyn Bollinger, who is the Concertmaster of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. They tal...

"Blazing New Trails" - An Interview with Cellist Ray Kim, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Cellist

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Ray Kim, who is one of the newest members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra cello secti...

"View from the Summit: Reaching a Global Audience" - An Interview with Cellist Ofra Harnoy

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Ofra Harnoy. They talk about how she built an International career, she shares stories ...

"Honoring Our Nations Veterans" - An Interview with Oboist Master Gunnery Sergeant Leslye Barrett and Clarinetist Master Gunnery Sergeant Michelle Urzynicok

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Oboist Master Gunnery Sergeant Leslye Barrett and Clarinetist Master Gunnery Sergeant Michelle ...

"From Cuba to Tuba to Spyro Gyra" - An Interview with Julio Fernandez, Longtime Guitarist for Spyro Gyra

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Julio Fernandez, who has been the guitarist for the group Spyro Gyra for nearly 40 years. They ...

"Don't be a Jerk" - An Interview with Myron Lutzke, Principal Cellist of New York's Orchestra of St. Lukes

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Myron Lutzke, Principal Cellist of New York's Orchestra of St. Lukes and NYC based freelan...

"Who the H*ll Changed These Bowings?" - An Interview with Austin Huntington, Principal Cellist of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Austin Huntington, Principal Cellist of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. They talk about ho...

"A Portrait of Pedagogy: A Long and Influential Legacy" - An Interview with Crispin Campbell, Interlochen Arts Academy Instructor of Cello from 1980 - 2018

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Crispin Campbell. They talk about his decades of experience teaching students at the In...

"From Mezzo to Mitzvah: Marrying Music with Faith" - An Interview with The Temple’s Cantor Tracey Scher

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cantor Tracey Scher.  She was appointed to The Temple, based in Atlanta, GA in July of 2022. T...

"The Modern Violinist: Mastering a Freelance Career" - An Interview with Robin Zeh, NYC Based Freelance Violinist

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Robin Zeh, NYC based freelance violinist. They talk about her life as a highly sought after fre...

"Scam Alert: 5 Tips to Avoid a Scam" - Joel Dallow, Producer and Host of the Cello Sherpa Podcast

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, talks about his recent experience with a wedding gig scam. He offers 5 tips to avoid falling victim to the...

"Finding Your Passion Project" - An Interview with Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir, Assistant Professor of Cello at the University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music.

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir, Assistant Professor of Cello at the University of Cincinnati College -...

"A String of Success" - An Interview with Cincinnati Symphony Cellist Nicholas Mariscal.

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cincinnati Symphony Cellist Nicholas Mariscal. They talk about his experience growing up first ...

"Life After the Iron Curtain" - An Interview with Dariusz Skoraczewski, Principal Cellist of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Dariusz Skoraczewski, principal cellist of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. They talk ...

"The Tackiest Subject of All: Rosin - Part 2" - An Interview with Cellists Dariusz Skoraczewski, Peter Garrett, Luthier Cameron Robertson, and Attorney Amy McDougal

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, brings on guest Host Amy McDougal to interview cellists Dariusz Skoraczewski, Peter Garrett, and Joel Dall...

"The Tackiest Subject of All: Rosin - Part 1" - An Interview with Cellists Dariusz Skoraczewski, Peter Garrett, Luthier Cameron Robertson, and Attorney Amy McDougal

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, brings on guest Host Amy McDougal to interview cellists Dariusz Skoraczewski, Peter Garrett, and Joel Dall...

"The Precocious Trailblazer" - An Interview with Bion Tsang, Professor of Cello at the University of Texas at Austin, Butler School of Music

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Bion Tsang, who is Professor of Cello at the University of Texas at Austin, Butler Scho...

"The Shaping of Legends" - An Interview with Wendy Warner, Assistant Professor of Cello at Columbus State University's Schwob School of Music

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Wendy Warner who is the Assistant Professor of Cello at Columbus State University’s S...

"Breaking Records" - An Interview with Cellist Zlatomir Fung, Winner of the 2019 International Tchaikovsky Competition

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Zlatomir Fung, winner of the 2019 International Tchaikovsky Competition. They talk abou...

"Engineering Your Cello: A Bridge for the Future - Part 2" - An Interview with Cellist John Haines-Eitzen, Cornell University Senior Lecturer and Artist-in-Residence

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist John Haines-Eitzen, Cornell University Senior Lecturer and Artist-in-Residence. They ta...

"Engineering Your Cello: A Bridge for the Future - Part 1" - An Interview with Cellist John Haines-Eitzen, Cornell University Senior Lecturer and Artist-in-Residence

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist John Haines-Eitzen, Cornell University Senior Lecturer and Artist-in-Residence. They ta...

"In Perfect Harmony" - An Interview with Cellist Ofra Harnoy, and Trumpeter Mike Herriott

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist Ofra Harnoy, and Trumpeter Mike Herriott. They talk about their vast experience perform...

"A Hand Well Played" - An Interview with Brannon Cho, Prizewinning Cello Soloist and Chamber Musician

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brannon Cho, cellist, who is the first prize winner of the prestigious 6th International Paolo ...

"View from the Summit" - An Interview with Carter Brey, Principal Cellist of the New York Philharmonic

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Carter Brey, Principal Cellist of the New York Philharmonic. Carter shares his experience leadi...

"The Art of Listening" - An Interview with Anthony Arnone, Associate Professor of Cello at the University of Iowa School of Music

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Anthony Arnone, Associate Professor of Cello at the University of Iowa School of Music. They ta...

"A Blueprint for Teaching" - An Interview with Mary Beth Bryant, Atlanta Based Cellist, Teacher and Clinician

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode #50!The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Mary Beth Bryant,  Atlanta based cellist, teacher and clinician. Mary B...

"Song of Survival - Part 2" - An Interview with Janet Horvath, Author and Former Associate Principal Cellist of the Minnesota Orchestra

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Janet Horvath, former Associate Principal Cellist of the Minnesota Orchestra and Author of &quo...

"Song of Survival - Part 1" - An Interview with Janet Horvath, Author and Former Associate Principal Cellist of the Minnesota Orchestra

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Janet Horvath, former Associate Principal Cellist of the Minnesota Orchestra and Author of &quo...

ENCORE: Yo-Yo Ma: "The Duty to Care"

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed this episode last season, this is a rebroadcast!The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Yo-Yo Ma. Yo-Yo offers advic...

"The Modern Cellist: Mastering a Freelance Career" - An Interview with Wick Simmons, NYC Based Freelance Cellist.

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Wick Simmons, a freelance cellist living in the NYC area. Wick speaks about his experience tour...

"State of the Union" - An Interview with Kevin Case, Founder and Principal of Case Arts Law

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Kevin Case, Founder and Principal of Case Arts Law who represents musicians and artists in labo...

"A Short Update" - Joel Dallow, Producer and Host of The Cello Sherpa Podcast

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joel Dallow, Producer and Host of The Cello Sherpa Podcast, gives a short status update.

"Protecting the Most Important Part of Your Instrument, Your Body" - An Interview with Janet Horvath, Cellist and Author of "Playing Less Hurt"

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Janet Horvath, Cellist and Author of "Playing Less Hurt." We talk about her career as...

"Our Shared Challenge: Diversity in the Modern Orchestra - Part 2" - An Interview with Jonathan Colbert, Double Bass Professor for the University of Memphis Scheidt School of Music

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Jonathan Colbert, Double Bass Professor for the University of Memphis Scheidt School of Music. ...

"Our Shared Challenge: Diversity in the Modern Orchestra Part 1 - An Interview with Jonathan Colbert, Double Bass Professor for the University of Memphis Scheidt School of Music

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Jonathan Colbert, Double Bass Professor for the University of Memphis Scheidt School of Music. ...

"Never Show Your Weakness" - An Interview with Hans Jørgen Jensen, Cello Professor at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Hans Jørgen Jensen, cello professor at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music. We ...

Matt Haimovitz: His Story of Lifelong Success

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Matt Haimovitz, Associate Professor of Cello at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music ...

"The Importance of Administration in the Arts" - An Interview with Tony Mazzocchi, Director of Montclair State University’s John J. Cali School of Music

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Tony Mazzocchi, trombonist, Director of Montclair State University’s John J. Cali School of M...

"The Unexpected Segue: A Scale of Survival" - An Interview with Christine Smith, Host of the Musicians vs the World Podcast

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Christine Smith, host of the Musicians vs the World Podcast. She also serves as the Director of...