The Musician Centric Podcast
by Liz and Stephanie
Two professional violists, Liz O'Hara and Stephanie Knutsen, explore diverse perspectives in the music field through conversations together and with friends. Whether gaining fresh insights from industry innovators or laughing their way through a show like Mozart in the Jungle, Liz and Steph hope to inspire musicians, particularly freelancers, to feel a sense of agency in their lives.
**Note: This podcast was formerly titled the ViolaCentric podcast**
Copyright: © 2024 The Musician Centric Podcast
Episodes
Violist Alice Ping on Transparent Authenticity Online and Living a Freelancer's Life while Fighting Invisible Battles
55m · PublishedOur guest today is violist Alice Ping! Based in Los Angeles, Alice makes her career as a freelancer and teacher, performing with a wide variety of musical acts live, in session recordings, and notably as one of the talented string musicians on NBC’s The Voice! Alice is not only an accomplished and hard-working musician, but she does it all while living with not one, but two chronic illnesses. She is very open and vulnerable about her treatments, the incessant monitoring and the daily life of a musician dealing with these ‘invisible’ diseases.
**If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and writing a quick review for our podcast!
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10% discount on The ArcRest! Just mention the code “VIOLACENTRIC” at checkout!
www.thearcrest.com
10% off at Alto Clef Gifts! Enter the promo code “VIOLACENTRIC” at checkout.
We have a Patreon site! Support us and get perks and bonus content!
www.patreon.com/violacentric
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Mentioned in this episode:
Alice’s website: aliceping.com
Alice’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChronicallyMusical
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Our website: www.violacentric.com, for merch, joining our email list, and contacting us with stories and feedback!
Episode edited by: Emily MacMahon and Liz O’Hara Stahr
ViolaCentric Theme by: JP Wogaman, www.wogamusic.com
Additional music by: Freddy Hall with www.musicforpodcasts.com
~Our Sponsors~
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Support the showViolist Alice Ping on Transparent Authenticity Online and Living a Freelancer's Life while Fighting Invisible Battles
55m · PublishedOur guest today is violist Alice Ping! Based in Los Angeles, Alice makes her career as a freelancer and teacher, performing with a wide variety of musical acts live, in session recordings, and notably as one of the talented string musicians on NBC’s The Voice! Alice is not only an accomplished and hard-working musician, but she does it all while living with not one, but two chronic illnesses. She is very open and vulnerable about her treatments, the incessant monitoring and the daily life of a musician dealing with these ‘invisible’ diseases.
**If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and writing a quick review for our podcast!
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10% discount on The ArcRest! Just mention the code “VIOLACENTRIC” at checkout!
www.thearcrest.com
10% off at Alto Clef Gifts! Enter the promo code “VIOLACENTRIC” at checkout.
We have a Patreon site! Support us and get perks and bonus content!
www.patreon.com/violacentric
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Mentioned in this episode:
Alice’s website: aliceping.com
Alice’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChronicallyMusical
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Our website: www.violacentric.com, for merch, joining our email list, and contacting us with stories and feedback!
Episode edited by: Emily MacMahon and Liz O’Hara Stahr
ViolaCentric Theme by: JP Wogaman, www.wogamusic.com
Additional music by: Freddy Hall with www.musicforpodcasts.com
~Our Sponsors~
Aria Lights: www.arialights.com
The Arc Rest: www.thearcrest.com
Potter Violins: www.potterviolins.com
Support the showMozart in the Jungle Recap Season 1 Episode 9: BONUS Episodes
35m · PublishedAnd now for something completely different! As a big fan of reality show podcast recaps, Steph convinced Liz to dive into the MITJ universe. Neither of us have watched this series or heard much about it, and you can bear witness as our innocence is ripped away! Join us as we recap Season 1: episode-by-salacious-episode. In this series we follow Hailey, the fresh-faced freelance oboist, Cynthia, the jaded veteran cellist and the whole crew of pros in the music scene that orbits the New York Symphony. Will Hailey survive the cut-throat ‘jungle’ with her love of music still in-tact?
**If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a ‘Five-Star’ rating and writing a quick review for our podcast!
10% discount on The ArcRest! Just mention the code “VIOLACENTRIC” at checkout!
www.thearcrest.com
We have a Patreon site! Support us and get perks and bonus content!
www.patreon.com/violacentric
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Our website: www.violacentric.com, for merch, joining our email list, and contacting us with stories and feedback!
Episode edited by: Liz O’Hara Stahr
ViolaCentric Theme by: JP Wogaman, www.wogamusic.com
Additional music by: Freddy Hall with www.MusicforPodcasts.com
Our Sponsors:
Aria Lights: www.arialights.com
The Arc Rest: www.thearcrest.com
Potter Violins: www.potterviolins.com
Support the showMozart in the Jungle Recap Season 1 Episode 9: BONUS Episodes
35m · PublishedAnd now for something completely different! As a big fan of reality show podcast recaps, Steph convinced Liz to dive into the MITJ universe. Neither of us have watched this series or heard much about it, and you can bear witness as our innocence is ripped away! Join us as we recap Season 1: episode-by-salacious-episode. In this series we follow Hailey, the fresh-faced freelance oboist, Cynthia, the jaded veteran cellist and the whole crew of pros in the music scene that orbits the New York Symphony. Will Hailey survive the cut-throat ‘jungle’ with her love of music still in-tact?
**If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a ‘Five-Star’ rating and writing a quick review for our podcast!
10% discount on The ArcRest! Just mention the code “VIOLACENTRIC” at checkout!
www.thearcrest.com
We have a Patreon site! Support us and get perks and bonus content!
www.patreon.com/violacentric
************************
Our website: www.violacentric.com, for merch, joining our email list, and contacting us with stories and feedback!
Episode edited by: Liz O’Hara Stahr
ViolaCentric Theme by: JP Wogaman, www.wogamusic.com
Additional music by: Freddy Hall with www.MusicforPodcasts.com
Our Sponsors:
Aria Lights: www.arialights.com
The Arc Rest: www.thearcrest.com
Potter Violins: www.potterviolins.com
Support the showMozart in the Jungle Recap Season 1 Episode 8: BONUS Episodes
42m · PublishedAnd now for something completely different! As a big fan of reality show podcast recaps, Steph convinced Liz to dive into the MITJ universe. Neither of us have watched this series or heard much about it, and you can bear witness as our innocence is ripped away! Join us as we recap Season 1: episode-by-salacious-episode. In this series we follow Hailey, the fresh-faced freelance oboist, Cynthia, the jaded veteran cellist and the whole crew of pros in the music scene that orbits the New York Symphony. Will Hailey survive the cut-throat ‘jungle’ with her love of music still in-tact?
**If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a ‘Five-Star’ rating and writing a quick review for our podcast!
10% discount on The ArcRest! Just mention the code “VIOLACENTRIC” at checkout!
www.thearcrest.com
We have a Patreon site! Support us and get perks and bonus content!
www.patreon.com/violacentric
************************
Our website: www.violacentric.com, for merch, joining our email list, and contacting us with stories and feedback!
Episode edited by: Liz O’Hara Stahr
ViolaCentric Theme by: JP Wogaman, www.wogamusic.com
Additional music by: Freddy Hall with www.MusicforPodcasts.com
Our Sponsors:
Aria Lights: www.arialights.com
The Arc Rest: www.thearcrest.com
Potter Violins: www.potterviolins.com
Support the showMozart in the Jungle Recap Season 1 Episode 8: BONUS Episodes
42m · PublishedAnd now for something completely different! As a big fan of reality show podcast recaps, Steph convinced Liz to dive into the MITJ universe. Neither of us have watched this series or heard much about it, and you can bear witness as our innocence is ripped away! Join us as we recap Season 1: episode-by-salacious-episode. In this series we follow Hailey, the fresh-faced freelance oboist, Cynthia, the jaded veteran cellist and the whole crew of pros in the music scene that orbits the New York Symphony. Will Hailey survive the cut-throat ‘jungle’ with her love of music still in-tact?
**If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a ‘Five-Star’ rating and writing a quick review for our podcast!
10% discount on The ArcRest! Just mention the code “VIOLACENTRIC” at checkout!
www.thearcrest.com
We have a Patreon site! Support us and get perks and bonus content!
www.patreon.com/violacentric
************************
Our website: www.violacentric.com, for merch, joining our email list, and contacting us with stories and feedback!
Episode edited by: Liz O’Hara Stahr
ViolaCentric Theme by: JP Wogaman, www.wogamusic.com
Additional music by: Freddy Hall with www.MusicforPodcasts.com
Our Sponsors:
Aria Lights: www.arialights.com
The Arc Rest: www.thearcrest.com
Potter Violins: www.potterviolins.com
Support the showExploring Internal Motivation and Self-Compassion with Violinist and Life Coach Eva Cappalletti Chao
53m · PublishedOur guest in this episode is Eva Cappelletti Chao, a professional violinist and life coach who specializes in working with her people: classical musicians! Early in her career as a performing musician, Eva was forced to confront very personal and persistent challenges. We talk with her about her struggles and how they led her to pursue her work in life coaching, the differences between external and internal motivation for musicians, and how to develop self-compassion in a field where we are our own worst critics!
**If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and writing a quick review for our podcast!
💰PROMOTIONS💰
10% discount on The ArcRest! Just mention the code “VIOLACENTRIC” at checkout!
www.thearcrest.com
10% off at Alto Clef Gifts! Enter the promo code “VIOLACENTRIC” at checkout.
www.altoclefgifts.com
We have a Patreon site! Support us and get perks and bonus content!
www.patreon.com/violacentric
📣 Mentioned in this episode 📣
Connect with Eva via her website: https://themusicofyou.com/
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Our website: www.violacentric.com, for merch, joining our email list, and contacting us with stories and feedback!
Episode edited by: Emily MacMahon and Liz O’Hara Stahr
ViolaCentric Theme by: JP Wogaman, www.wogamusic.com
Additional music by: Freddy Hall with www.musicforpodcasts.com
Our Sponsors:
Aria Lights: www.arialights.com
The Arc Rest: www.thearcrest.com
Potter Violins: www.potterviolins.com
Support the showExploring Internal Motivation and Self-Compassion with Violinist and Life Coach Eva Cappalletti Chao
53m · PublishedOur guest in this episode is Eva Cappelletti Chao, a professional violinist and life coach who specializes in working with her people: classical musicians! Early in her career as a performing musician, Eva was forced to confront very personal and persistent challenges. We talk with her about her struggles and how they led her to pursue her work in life coaching, the differences between external and internal motivation for musicians, and how to develop self-compassion in a field where we are our own worst critics!
**If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and writing a quick review for our podcast!
💰PROMOTIONS💰
10% discount on The ArcRest! Just mention the code “VIOLACENTRIC” at checkout!
www.thearcrest.com
10% off at Alto Clef Gifts! Enter the promo code “VIOLACENTRIC” at checkout.
www.altoclefgifts.com
We have a Patreon site! Support us and get perks and bonus content!
www.patreon.com/violacentric
📣 Mentioned in this episode 📣
Connect with Eva via her website: https://themusicofyou.com/
************************
Our website: www.violacentric.com, for merch, joining our email list, and contacting us with stories and feedback!
Episode edited by: Emily MacMahon and Liz O’Hara Stahr
ViolaCentric Theme by: JP Wogaman, www.wogamusic.com
Additional music by: Freddy Hall with www.musicforpodcasts.com
Our Sponsors:
Aria Lights: www.arialights.com
The Arc Rest: www.thearcrest.com
Potter Violins: www.potterviolins.com
Support the showMozart in the Jungle Recap Season 1 Episode 7: BONUS Episodes
41m · PublishedAnd now for something completely different! As a big fan of reality show podcast recaps, Steph convinced Liz to dive into the MITJ universe. Neither of us have watched this series or heard much about it, and you can bear witness as our innocence is ripped away! Join us as we recap Season 1: episode-by-salacious-episode. In this series we follow Hailey, the fresh-faced freelance oboist, Cynthia, the jaded veteran cellist and the whole crew of pros in the music scene that orbits the New York Symphony. Will Hailey survive the cut-throat ‘jungle’ with her love of music still in-tact?
**If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a ‘Five-Star’ rating and writing a quick review for our podcast!
10% discount on The ArcRest! Just mention the code “VIOLACENTRIC” at checkout!
www.thearcrest.com
We have a Patreon site! Support us and get perks and bonus content!
www.patreon.com/violacentric
************************
Our website: www.violacentric.com, for merch, joining our email list, and contacting us with stories and feedback!
Episode edited by: Liz O’Hara Stahr
ViolaCentric Theme by: JP Wogaman, www.wogamusic.com
Additional music by: Freddy Hall with www.MusicforPodcasts.com
Our Sponsors:
Aria Lights: www.arialights.com
The Arc Rest: www.thearcrest.com
Potter Violins: www.potterviolins.com
Support the showMozart in the Jungle Recap Season 1 Episode 7: BONUS Episodes
41m · PublishedAnd now for something completely different! As a big fan of reality show podcast recaps, Steph convinced Liz to dive into the MITJ universe. Neither of us have watched this series or heard much about it, and you can bear witness as our innocence is ripped away! Join us as we recap Season 1: episode-by-salacious-episode. In this series we follow Hailey, the fresh-faced freelance oboist, Cynthia, the jaded veteran cellist and the whole crew of pros in the music scene that orbits the New York Symphony. Will Hailey survive the cut-throat ‘jungle’ with her love of music still in-tact?
**If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a ‘Five-Star’ rating and writing a quick review for our podcast!
10% discount on The ArcRest! Just mention the code “VIOLACENTRIC” at checkout!
www.thearcrest.com
We have a Patreon site! Support us and get perks and bonus content!
www.patreon.com/violacentric
************************
Our website: www.violacentric.com, for merch, joining our email list, and contacting us with stories and feedback!
Episode edited by: Liz O’Hara Stahr
ViolaCentric Theme by: JP Wogaman, www.wogamusic.com
Additional music by: Freddy Hall with www.MusicforPodcasts.com
Our Sponsors:
Aria Lights: www.arialights.com
The Arc Rest: www.thearcrest.com
Potter Violins: www.potterviolins.com
Support the showThe Musician Centric Podcast has 124 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 103:00:36. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 16th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 21st, 2024 12:10.
