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
"Our Shared Challenge: Diversity in the Modern Orchestra - Part 2" - An Interview with Jonathan Colbert, Double Bass Professor for the University of Memphis Scheidt School of Music
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Jonathan Colbert, Double Bass Professor for the University of Memphis Scheidt School of Music. We talk about his journey as a black man growing …
"Our Shared Challenge: Diversity in the Modern Orchestra Part 1 - An Interview with Jonathan Colbert, Double Bass Professor for the University of Memphis Scheidt School of Music
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Jonathan Colbert, Double Bass Professor for the University of Memphis Scheidt School of Music. We talk about his journey as a black man growing …
"Never Show Your Weakness" - An Interview with Hans Jørgen Jensen, Cello Professor at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Hans Jørgen Jensen, cello professor at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music. We talk about his journey to becoming one of the most r…
Matt Haimovitz: His Story of Lifelong Success
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Matt Haimovitz, Associate Professor of Cello at McGill University’s Schulich School of Music in Montreal. We talk about what it was like to make…
"The Importance of Administration in the Arts" - An Interview with Tony Mazzocchi, Director of Montclair State University’s John J. Cali School of Music
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Tony Mazzocchi, trombonist, Director of Montclair State University’s John J. Cali School of Music, and Co-Director, along with his wife Deborah …
"The Unexpected Segue: A Scale of Survival" - An Interview with Christine Smith, Host of the Musicians vs the World Podcast
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Christine Smith, host of the Musicians vs the World Podcast. She also serves as the Director of Sound and Music, and Composer-in-Residence for R…
"Bring Your Old Friends, Not Your New Ones" - An Interview with Alan Stepansky, Professor of Cello/Chair of Strings at the Peabody Conservatory
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Alan Stepansky, Professor of Cello/Chair of Strings at the Peabody Conservatory, and Professor of cello for the orchestral training program at t…
"A Recipe for Success" - 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. He is also a member of the faculty at DePaul Uni…
Yo-Yo Ma - "The Duty to Care"
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Yo-Yo Ma. Yo-Yo offers advice to young musicians, shares his views on the role of music in our world today, and much more!
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"Overcoming Obstacles" - An Interview with Robert DeMaine, Principal Cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Robert DeMaine, principal cellist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. They talk about growing up into a musical family in Oklahoma City, his journe…
"Interlochen: Incubating the Future of the Arts" - An Interview with Carly Troyer, and Aspen Jacobsen, Seniors in the Singer-Songwriter Program.
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Carly Troyer and Aspen Jacobsen, high school Seniors at the Interlochen Arts Academy. They share what daily life is like at Interlochen, how st…
"Becoming a Bulletproof Musician" - An Interview with Noa Kageyama, Performance Psychologist at the Juilliard School
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Noa Kageyama, who is a Performance Psychologist on faculty at The Juilliard School and the New World Symphony. They talk about his journey from …
"A Model for Success: Atlanta Symphony's Talent Development Program" - An Interview with Khari Joyner, Assistant Professor of Cello at Baldwin Wallace University
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Khari Joyner, Assistant Professor of Cello at Baldwin Wallace University. They talk about his journey through the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's T…
"Just Fiddling Around" - An Interview with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Violinist, Ellen Pendleton Troyer
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Baltimore Symphony Orchestra violinist, Ellen Pendleton Troyer. They talk about her journey to the BSO, her experience working with Leonard Ber…
"View from the Top - of the Charts" - An Interview with Cellist, Jennifer Kloetzel and Pianist, Bob Koenig, faculty at University of California Santa Barbara
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Jennifer Kloetzel, Professor of Cello, Head of Performance and Head of Strings at the University of California Santa Barbara, and Bob Koenig, Pr…
"Rep Class: Work Out to Play Out" - An Interview with Chris French, Associate Principal Cellist of the Houston Symphony
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Chris French, Associate Principal Cellist of the Houston Symphony. They talk about developing a proper exercise routine to stay healthy and inju…
"View from the Summit" - An Interview with Blaise Dejardin, Principal Cellist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Blaise Dejardin, principal cellist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. They speak about his journey from attending the New England Conservatory t…
"From Cues to Cucumbers: Fueling Your Body for Optimum Performance" - An Interview with Dr. Dan Benardot, Professor of Nutrition at Emory University
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Dr. Dan Benardot, Professor of Nutrition at Emory University and creator of a new course entitled "Nutrition for the Performing Arts." They spea…
"Auditioning for the Modern Orchestra, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Part 2" - An Interview with Brinton Smith, Principal Cellist of the Houston Symphony Orchestra
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brinton Smith, principal cellist of the Houston Symphony, faculty member of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University and the Aspen Music…
"Auditioning for the Modern Orchestra, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Part 1" - An Interview with Brinton Smith, Principal Cellist of the Houston Symphony Orchestra
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brinton Smith, principal cellist of the Houston Symphony, faculty member of the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University and the Aspen Music…