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
"Essentials of String Instrument Care" - An Interview with Stephanie Voss, Owner of Voss Violins
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Stephanie Voss, the owner of Voss Violins located in Atlanta, GA. They talk about the rigorous process it took just for her to get admitted to s…
"Tales of the Crucible: The Audition Panel Speaks, Part 2" - An Interview with ASO Cellists, Rainer Eudeikis, Brad Ritchie and Tommy Carpenter
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's cello section, Rainer Eudeikis, Brad Ritchie, and Tommy Carpenter. In this two part series, they di…
"Tales of the Crucible: The Audition Panel Speaks, Part 1" - An Interview with ASO Cellists, Rainer Eudeikis, Brad Ritchie and Tommy Carpenter
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's cello section, Rainer Eudeikis, Brad Ritchie, and Tommy Carpenter. In this two part series, they di…
"In Concert with the Law" - An Interview with Kevin Case, Founder and Principal of Case Arts Law
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Kevin Case, Founder and Principal of Case Arts Law who represents musicians and artists in labor and employment matters. Kevin shares the detai…
"Anything You Play Can Be Used Against You: Legal Essentials" - An Interview with Amy McDougal, Attorney and the President and Founder of CLEAResources
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Amy McDougal, attorney and the President and Founder of Clearesources. We talk about her journey from flutist to attorney
and she highlights lega…
"From Bach to Rock; Every Child Can" - An Interview with Avi Friedlander, Cellist and Director of the Barston Suzuki Center at the Music Institute of Chicago
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Avi Friedlander, Cellist and Director of the Barston Suzuki Center at the Music Institute of Chicago. He shares his experience in becoming cer…
"Overcoming Sonic Wallpaper" - An Interview with George Marriner Maull, Artistic Director of The Discovery Orchestra
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews George Marriner Maull, Artistic Director of The Discovery Orchestra. Maestro Maull shares his experience in the process of building an orchestr…
"Act 2: Life in the Pit" - An Interview with Julia Bruskin, cellist in the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Julia Bruskin, cellist in the MET Opera Orchestra, founding member of the Claremont trio, and Co-Artistic Director of the Skaneateles Festival. …
"Conquering Performance Anxiety" - An Interview with Amy Pollard, Professor of Bassoon at the University of Georgia Hugh Hodgson School of Music
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Amy Pollard, Professor of Bassoon at the University of Georgia Hugh Hodgson School of Music. She shares details about the bassoon and the art of…
"The Secret to Motivation" - An Interview with Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir, Associate Professor of Cello and Chamber Music at the University of Washington in Seattle
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir, Associate Professor of Cello and Chamber Music at the University of Washington in Seattle. She shares the story of her …
"The Ultimate Audition Arsenal" - An Interview with Eric Kim, Professor of Cello at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Eric Kim, Professor of Cello at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He offers advice on how to prepare for orchestra auditions and sh…
"Breaking Barriers" - An Interview with Peabody Conservatory's Artistic Director of Ensembles, Joseph Young
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Joseph Young, Peabody Conservatory's Artistic Director of Ensembles. He shares his experience from band to the baton, and offers advice for inco…
"Putting the Fun in Fundamentals" - An Interview with Christina Smith, Principal Flutist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Christina Smith about her experience being appointed as Principal Flutist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at only 20 years old! She shares her…
"Be an Omnivore" - An Interview with Evans Mirageas, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's VP of Artistic Planning, and Cincinnati Opera's Artistic Director
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Evans Mirageas for a behind the scenes look at how the sausage is made.
If you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral rep…
"It's Like Isolationist Boot Camp" - An Interview with the Berlin Philharmonic's First Concertmaster Noah Bendix-Balgley
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Noah Bendix-Balgley about his journey from participating in major international competitions, to First Concertmaster of one of the top orchestra…
"The Monster Never Tires" - An Interview with Michael Kurth, Composer and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Bassist.
The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Michael Kurth, about what life is like living as a highly sought after composer and bassist in the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. This episode even…
"The Maestro's Role - E Pluribus Unum" - An Interview with Robert Spano, Music Director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Music Director Robert Spano about his journey to one of the premiere posts of American orchestras and shares his ad…
"In it to Win it" - An Interview with St Louis Symphony Orchestra cellist, Jennifer Humphreys
The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews St. Louis Symphony Orchestra cellist, Jennifer Humphreys on her journey to successfully winning positions in the Charlotte Symphony, the Atlant…
"Running with the Big Dogs" - An Interview with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Principal Cellist, Rainer Eudeikis
The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Principal Cellist, Rainer Eudeikis on his journey to winning a principal position.
If you are looking for in person…
"Its Not Just About the Best Players" - An Interview with Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music cello professor Felix Wang
The Cello Sherpa Podcast host, Joel Dallow, interviews Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music's cello professor Felix Wang on life at a University Music Program and what he looks for in a potential music…