The Cello Sherpa Podcast
Do you dream of someday getting to perform at Carnegie Hall, or wonder what it takes to be a professional musician? The Cello Sherpa Podcast is for anyone who enjoys the tales and scales in the life of a classical musician, or for the young classical musician who dreams big! We explore all aspects of the climb to the summit from student to the professional stage! Joel Dallow, the Cello Sherpa, interviews experts in the field covering a wide range of topics surrounding this challenging career choice, and sharing inside stories and advice on every aspect of this storied profession. A resource for many, or a place to tune in for interesting stories about this fascinating way of making a living. For comments, topic suggestions, or more information about the services we provide, please visit www.theCelloSherpa.com You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 122
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
"Getting Us All on the Same Page of Music" - An Interview with Joshua Luty, Principal Librarian of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Joshua Luty, who is the Principal Librarian of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. They talk about the path to this unique profession, whats involve…
"Lipstick, Eyeshadow and a Violin" - An Interview with Violinist Lauren Roth, Asst. Concertmaster of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violinist Lauren Roth, who recently joined the Atlanta Symphony as the new Asst. Concertmaster. They talk about her past experience as Concertma…
Steven Isserlis Returns to Celebrate Our 100th Episode!
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Internationally Renowned Cellist Steven Isserlis. After appearing as the Inaugural guest of this podcast in March 2021, Steven returns to celebr…
"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
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 the University of Georgia. They talk about his jour…
"Tales of Scales, Scales and More Scales" - An Interview with Cello Professors Robert Jesselson and Theodore Buchholz
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellists Robert Jesselson, Professor Emeritus at the University of South Carolina, and Theodore Buchholz, Associate Professor at The University …
"Sleeve of Crackers" - An Interview with William Langley, Resident Conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Conductor William Langley. They talk about his path to his current positions as Resident Conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Music Dire…
"Building Dreams" - An Interview with Cellist Kyle Price, Artistic and Executive Director of the Caroga Lake Music Festival
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 a member of the Cavani Quartet, replacing his tea…
"The Ultimate Gut Feeling" - An Interview with Jason Calloway, Cellist of the Amernet String Quartet
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Jason Calloway. Jason is the cellist of the Amernet String Quartet, Ensemble-in-Residence at Florida International University in Miami. …
"Trouver Le Succès - From Harvard to the ASO" - An Interview with Elisabeth Remy Johnson, Principal Harpist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Elisabeth Remy Johnson, who has been the Principal Harpist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra since 1995. They talk about why she picked the harp…
"Playing Audition Roulette, What Are Your Chances? - Part 2" - An Interview with Brant Taylor, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Cellist
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brant Taylor, who has been a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra cello section since 1998. Brant shares a behind the scenes look at the mos…
"Playing Audition Roulette, What Are Your Chances? - Part 1" - An Interview with Brant Taylor, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Cellist
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brant Taylor, who has been a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra cello section since 1998. Brant shares a behind the scenes look at the mos…
"Do Something Musical with it" - An Interview with Cellist Sophie Shao, Assistant Professor of Cello at the University of Connecticut
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Sophie Shao, Assistant Professor of Cello at the University of Connecticut. They talk about her experience attending the Curtis Institut…
"View From the Summit: Building a World Renowned String Quartet" - An Interview with Cellist Camden Shaw, Founding Member of the Dover Quartet
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Camden Shaw, founding member of the Dover Quartet. They talk about his journey from a student at the Curtis Institute of Music, to becom…
"From the Top" - An Interview with Pianist and Radio Host, Christopher O'Riley
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews pianist and radio host Christopher O'Riley. They talk about Chris spending over 20 years as the host of the incredibly popular weekly National…
"Breaking More Records" - An Interview with Cellist Zlatomir Fung, Cello Faculty at The Juilliard School
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. They talk about how this appointment came about…
"Becoming a Wizard of the Web" - An Interview with Cellist and Social Media Sensation Ken James Kubota, Part 2
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist and social media sensation Ken James Kubota. They talk about his musical influences growing up, his time at Juilliard and the genesis o…
"Becoming a Wizard of the Web" - An Interview with Cellist and Social Media Sensation Ken James Kubota, Part 1
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist and social media sensation Ken James Kubota. They talk about his musical influences growing up, his time at Juilliard and the genesis o…
"The Performance Mindset" - An Interview with High Performance Consultant, Steve Tashjian, Part 2
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews High Performance Consultant Steve Tashjian. They take a deep dive in to the similarities between high performing athletes and musicians, and ho…
"The Performance Mindset" - An Interview with High Performance Consultant, Steve Tashjian, Part 1
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews High Performance Consultant Steve Tashjian. They take a deep dive in to the similarities between high performing athletes and musicians, and ho…
"Fire Alarms, Floods and Auditions" - An Interview with Cellist Sam Viguerie, Member of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Sam Viguerie, who has been a member of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for two seasons. They talk about Sam's journey through high s…