The Conductor's Podcast
The Conductor’s Podcast is a space created for conductors and musicians who are curious and interested in learning more about the profession, crafts, industry, and business. The host Chaowen Ting, founder of Girls Who Conductor, has mentored hundreds of conductors from across the globe.
She created the Conductor’s Podcast to share all the behind the scene secrets with you while interviewing conductors, musicians, and business gurus from around the world. Her specialty? Breaking big topics into simple, actionable, step–by–step strategies to help you take action on your big dream, move through the fear that’s holding you back, and have a real impact.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 87
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2024
Branding, Pitching and Social Media with Nicole Riccardo
Last week I spoke with social media guru Nicole Riccardo about how musicians can create a meaningful online community through social media. She generously provided a lot of tips and suggestions for m…
Building a Meaningful Online Community with Nicole Riccardo
I am not a person who is naturally good at social media - when I say I'm an introvert, many people would seem surprised, but I am really awkward starting a conversation with strangers.
Flutist turned …
How to Kill your Diversity Statement
Diversity Statement has become a more and more frequently asked application material. No matter you are applying for a music directorship or an educational role, the organization very often is intere…
The Most Important Thing about your Zoom Interview
Zoom Interviews are now more common since Covid - and organizations are often skipping the traditional phone interview and conduct a zoom interview for shortlisted candidates instead.
If you've had u…
Three Mistakes to Avoid with String Sectionals
Conductors How To
Welcome Back to Season 2 of The Conductor's Podcast!
With a carefully designed season, we will be focusing on Conductors How-To and share all the tips on planning efficient rehearsals, preparing for …
Diane Wittry on Conducting Techniques
In this wisdom-filled episode, my guest is the world-renowned conductor, Diane Wittry. She is the music director of the Allentown Symphony and the Music Director and Conductor of the Garden State Phi…
Your Favorite Thing about What You Do
Hi there!
Happy end of September and welcome to episode no.9 of the Conductor’s Podcast Wisdom series, a new series full of shared life experiences and, of course, wisdom! This series is aired on the…
Gabriela Lena Frank on Creativity
In this episode of The Conductor’s Podcast, my guest is Gabriel Lena Frank. As she continues to be a remarkable composer, she’s fulfilling her passion of wanting to live by 100 years and seeing that…
Kamna Gupta on Developing New Operas
Opera is one of the greatest and the most classic art forms. It combines the ingenuity of a great storyline and the elegance of music in one captivating show.
As this classic art form continue to bec…
Cynthia Johnston Turner on Good Conducting and Leadership
In this truly exciting episode, the one and only Dr. Cynthia Johnson Turner discuss the broad meaning behind good conducting and how you can stand up on the podium as a leader.
Johnston Turner, a dua…
Five Productivity Hacks
Want to booster your productivity? Listen to today's episode where I share my newly discovred productivity hacks!
1. Always check your why: What's your purpose?
2. Morning Pages Journal: clear your min…
Your Morning Routine
Hi there! Happy end of August and welcome to episode no.8 of the Conductor’s Podcast Wisdom series, a new series full of shared life experiences and, of course, wisdom! This series is aired on the la…
Carolyn Watson on Conducting Study
While conducting music requires a specific level of technique, one’s success as a conductor cannot be complete without mastering musicianship.
In this episode of The Conductor’s Podcast, I am beyond …
Aubrey Bergauer on Hiring
Happy August to you!
August, for me, is the mark of a new beginning. As we ready ourselves for a new journey, this episode will surely give you a boost of new learnings for the new generation.
Today, …
Score Study Tips
Score study is such an important topic, and I've touched on this a few times in the podcast. However, I am going to organize things together for you, so it's a central place for you!
In today's episod…
How Do I Get Better?
Welcome to the Conductor’s Podcast Summer Mini Series!
Hi there! Welcome to the Conductor’s Podcast Summer mini series. During the month of July, we are taking a break from the usual interview convers…
What You Wish You Knew Before Entering the Profession
Hi there! Happy end of July and welcome to the seventh edition of the Conductor’s Podcast Wisdom series, a new series full of shared life experiences and, of course, wisdom! This series is aired on t…
Speaking to the Audience
Hi there! Welcome to the Conductor’s Podcast Summer mini series. The summer months of June, July, and August are traditionally “off-season” for performing artists, where many people make summer homes…
Prepping for Rehearsals
Welcome to the Conductor’s Podcast Summer Mini Series!
Hi there! Welcome to the Conductor’s Podcast Summer mini series. During the month of July, we are taking a break from the usual interview convers…