Steven Schick, one of the "supreme living virtuosos" of our time, joins me in a conversation about his journey as a performer, teacher, and writer. Speaking in detail about his philosophy on music education, performance, and practice, he stresses the importance of embracing uncertainty, accepting the unknown, and harnessing it as a tool for constant exploration. 

Thomas Morris, the former Artistic Director of the Ojai Music Festival, joins me to share his experiences in orchestral management and his passion for creative programming. Giving an insider's look at how festival productions and concert series are created from an artistic perspective, Mr. Morris champions the courage to think outside the box and highlights the importance of always playing music that comes from the soul. 

Danny Clay joins me to talk about his passion for collaboration and teaching, exploring how both of these interests work to inspire his ever evolving art form as a composer. He discusses the importance of exploring artistic ideas, allowing creativity to become a dialogue between the composer and the musician, the possibilities for innovative performances inside the restrictions of Covid-19, and even tells the story of giving kids the opportunity to write their own opera libretto.