The Conducting Coaching Podcast
Episodes
Episode 30 - Conducting and Artificial Intelligence
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur explores the intersection of conducting and artificial intelligence (AI). He discusses the ...
Episode 29 - Convincing more experienced musicians
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Baldur discusses the challenges young conductors face when working with experienced musicians. Emphasizing the importance of understa...
Episode 28 - Finding your niche
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur Brönnimann discusses the competitive nature of conducting careers, emphasizing the importa...
Episode 27 - Conducting Beethoven
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur explores the profound impact of Beethoven on orchestral music and conducting. He discusses ...
Episode 26 - Leadership for Conductors - Aristotle's Three Pillars
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur Brönnimann discusses the critical role of leadership in conducting. He emphasizes that lea...
Episode 25 - Teaching Conducting
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur Brönnimann discusses aspects of teaching conducting, emphasizing the importance of psychol...
Episode 24 - Working with soloists
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur Brönnimann discusses the intricacies of working with soloists in concertos. He emphasizes ...
Episode 23 - Repertoire for Youth and Student Orchestras (part 2)
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur discusses the importance of selecting quality repertoire for youth and student orchestras. ...
Episode 22 - Repertoire for Youth and Student Orchestras (part 1)
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur discusses the critical role of repertoire selection for youth and student orchestras. He em...
Episode 21 - What makes good conducting technique?
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur Brönnimann delves into the intricacies of conducting technique, emphasizing its imp...
Episode 20 - Contracts, part 2: Travel and accommodation arrangements, rights, marketing etc.
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur Brönnimann delves into the intricacies of conducting contracts, focusing on essential elem...
Episode 19 - Conducting contracts, part 1: Freelance vs staff contracts, fees, legal requirements
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur Brönnimann discusses the details of contracts for conductors, focusing on the differences ...
Episode 18 - Nonverbal communication and conducting
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur explores the critical role of nonverbal communication in conducting. He emphasizes that whi...
Episode 17 - The perfect conducting video
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur discusses the significance of conducting videos in applications for conducting positions. H...
Episode 16 - A few tips to improve your ears
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur discusses the importance of improving aural skills for conductors. He emphasizes the differ...
Episode 15 - Using recordings for score preparation - ok or not ok?
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation explores the evolving role of recordings in the preparation of musical scores, particularly in the context of conducting. It discuss...
Episode 14 - Conducting Competitions
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur discusses the role of conducting competitions in a musician's career. He emphasizes that w...
Episode 13 - Commissioning new works (part 2)
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode , Baldur Brönnimann discusses the intricacies of commissioning new works in music. He emphasizes the importance of defining parameter...
Episode 12 - Commissioning new works (part 1)
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur Brönnimann discusses the significance of commissioning new works for conductors. He emphas...
Episode 11 - Are you convincing on the podium?
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur Brönnimann explores the essential skills of persuasion for conductors. He emphasizes the i...
Episode 10 - The fundamental qualities of a conductor
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur Brönnimann discusses the essential skills or talents needed for conducting, emphasising th...
Episode 9 - How to find the best place to study conducting
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur discusses the importance of formal education in conducting, emphasising that self-study is ...
Episode 8 - Over 35 and thinking about a conducting career? (part 2)
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur Brönnimann discusses strategies for conductors over 35 to enhance their careers. He emphas...
Episode 7 - Over 35 and thinking about a conducting career? (Part 1)
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur addresses the concerns of conductors over 35 regarding age limits in the music industry. He...
Episode 6 - Programming: The Basics
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, we're talking about the critical role of programming in a conductor's work. Baldur Brönnimann dis...
Episode 5 - Mastering conducting applications
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary For many, applications for conducting positions or courses are a big mistery. What are panels looking for? How to stand out from the crowd? Wh...
Episode 4 - The Stanislawski method for conductors
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur Brönnimann explores the intersection of conducting and the Stanislavski method, emphasizin...
Episode 3 - The first rehearsal with a new orchestra
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur discusses the intricacies of conducting, particularly focusing on rehearsal strate...
Episode 2 - Talking to Leyla Günes from Intermusica
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur interviews Leyla Günes, deputy head of artists management at Intermusica. Intermusica is b...
Conductors, check out our new podcast!
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every Monday, me and my guests will talk about everything conducting: rehearsing, career development, programming; we will speak to people in the musi...
Episode 1 - Agents
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldur discusses the essential role of agents in the music business, particularly for co...