Ben Sollee: Growing a Sense of Togetherness

An interview with cellist, singer/songwriter, storyteller, composer, improviser, and activist, Ben Sollee.

Highlights

• Combining music and drama - 6:58
• Find your path and pursue it - 12:04
• Why study classical music - 18:15
• The culture of classical music - 22:24
• The music business - 28:10
• Helping people feel something - 41:18
• Finding a balance point - 47:09
• Consistency is really important - 48:23
• His mission - 50:06
• A crucial shift for growing - 51:22
• It’s important to support artists - 55:10
• Transparency is key - 56:16
• Building trust is what it’s all about - 57:21
• Handling disruption - 58:40
• Why he is still in Kentucky - 59:59
• Making a career in the arts - 1:06:36 Episode Resources
• Connect with Robert Hunt Simonds:
• [email protected]
• http://roberthuntsimonds.com/
• http://craigwagnermusic.blogspot.com
• Connect with Ben Sollee
• https://www.bensollee.com
• Ben Sollee and the Louisville Orchestra:
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKP3Wm3ioRY
• Ben Sollee and the Downtown Chamber Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8siR1tmT5zE