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
"Gigs, Gigues, and Jigs Oh My" An Interview with "Celtic Woman" Violinist, Tara McNeill
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Irish Singer, Harpist and Violinist, Tara McNeill. Tara has been the violinist for the Celtic Woman for 8 years. They talk about her journey to …
"Making a Career in a Small Ensemble" - An Interview with Cellist Justin Goldsmith, Member of the Euclid String Quartet
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Justin Goldsmith. Justin is a member of the Euclid String Quartet who are celebrating their 25th anniversary season. They talk about ho…
"Musical Threads" - An Interview with Cellist Steven Doane, Professor of Cello at the Eastman School of Music
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Steven Doane, Professor of Cello at the Eastman School of Music. They talk about his experience as Principal Cellist of both the Milwauk…
"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
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Desmond Hoebig, Professor of Cello at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. They talk about his experience performing with 5 major orchest…
"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
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Desmond Hoebig, Professor of Cello at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. They talk about his experience performing with 5 major orchest…
"View From the Summit: Versatility as a Key to Success" - An Interview with Mark Kosower, Principal Cellist of the Cleveland Orchestra
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Mark Kosower, principal cellist of the Cleveland Orchestra. Mark compares his career approach to "fishing with many poles" and following what ev…
"Make Great Music with Ease!" - An Interview with Jennifer Roig-Francolí, Author, Violinist, and Alexander Technique Coach for Musicians
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violinist Jennifer Roig-Francoli, Author, Violinist, and Alexander Technique Coach for Musicians. They talk about her journey through childhood…
"The Road Best Traveled" - An Interview with Robyn Bollinger, Concertmaster of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews violinist Robyn Bollinger, who is the Concertmaster of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. They talk about growing up in the Philadelphia area being…
"Blazing New Trails" - An Interview with Cellist Ray Kim, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Cellist
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Ray Kim, who is one of the newest members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra cello section. They talk about Ray's path from a childhood i…
"View from the Summit: Reaching a Global Audience" - An Interview with Cellist Ofra Harnoy
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Ofra Harnoy. They talk about how she built an International career, she shares stories about studying with William Pleeth, Mstislav Rost…
"Honoring Our Nations Veterans" - An Interview with Oboist Master Gunnery Sergeant Leslye Barrett and Clarinetist Master Gunnery Sergeant Michelle Urzynicok
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Oboist Master Gunnery Sergeant Leslye Barrett and Clarinetist Master Gunnery Sergeant Michelle Urzynicok. They share all the details about their…
"From Cuba to Tuba to Spyro Gyra" - An Interview with Julio Fernandez, Longtime Guitarist for Spyro Gyra
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 talk about his journey from Cuba to Hoboken, NJ a…
"Don't be a Jerk" - An Interview with Myron Lutzke, Principal Cellist of New York's Orchestra of St. Lukes
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Myron Lutzke, Principal Cellist of New York's Orchestra of St. Lukes and NYC based freelancer. They talk about the skills necessary to build a f…
"Who the H*ll Changed These Bowings?" - An Interview with Austin Huntington, Principal Cellist of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Austin Huntington, Principal Cellist of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. They talk about how he found himself being appointed principal cell…
"A Portrait of Pedagogy: A Long and Influential Legacy" - An Interview with Crispin Campbell, Interlochen Arts Academy Instructor of Cello from 1980 - 2018
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Crispin Campbell. They talk about his decades of experience teaching students at the Interlochen Arts Academy, the importance of learnin…
"From Mezzo to Mitzvah: Marrying Music with Faith" - An Interview with The Temple’s Cantor Tracey Scher
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. They talk about her journey from an Opera Singer to…
"The Modern Violinist: Mastering a Freelance Career" - An Interview with Robin Zeh, NYC Based Freelance Violinist
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Robin Zeh, NYC based freelance violinist. They talk about her life as a highly sought after freelancer in the Greater New York area, and the ski…
"Scam Alert: 5 Tips to Avoid a Scam" - Joel Dallow, Producer and Host of the Cello Sherpa Podcast
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 these sophisticated scammers.
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"Finding Your Passion Project" - An Interview with Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir, Assistant Professor of Cello at the University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music.
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir, Assistant Professor of Cello at the University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music. They talk about her new p…
"A String of Success" - An Interview with Cincinnati Symphony Cellist Nicholas Mariscal.
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cincinnati Symphony Cellist Nicholas Mariscal. They talk about his experience growing up first as a visual artist, then transitioning to a piani…