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
One Man Band with Brian Fitzy
52m · PublishedOur guest in this episode is Brian Fitzy, a central PA native, and friend of the pod! From his humble beginnings as a violinist to literally performing on the Grammy’s with the Foo Fighters, Brian has had an extremely varied performing career. Not only does he play, but he produces and records for clients all over the world. We talk with Brian about his varied musical taste as a young musician, his gig/life balance coming out of his Grammy appearance, the joys and advantages of being a ‘One-Man-Band’, and being his own advocate in the industry. Brian has such an infectiously passionate attitude about his creative work, one born out of following his own path and figuring out how to make it into a career.
**If you enjoyed this episode, please consider 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
Mentioned in this episode:
Brian’s website: https://brianfitzy.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 showOne Man Band with Brian Fitzy
52m · PublishedOur guest in this episode is Brian Fitzy, a central PA native, and friend of the pod! From his humble beginnings as a violinist to literally performing on the Grammy’s with the Foo Fighters, Brian has had an extremely varied performing career. Not only does he play, but he produces and records for clients all over the world. We talk with Brian about his varied musical taste as a young musician, his gig/life balance coming out of his Grammy appearance, the joys and advantages of being a ‘One-Man-Band’, and being his own advocate in the industry. Brian has such an infectiously passionate attitude about his creative work, one born out of following his own path and figuring out how to make it into a career.
**If you enjoyed this episode, please consider 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
Mentioned in this episode:
Brian’s website: https://brianfitzy.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 showMozart in the Jungle Recap Season 1 Episode 6: BONUS Episodes
35m · PublishedS3:Bonus - Mozart in the Jungle (MITJ) Season 1
And 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 6: BONUS Episodes
35m · PublishedS3:Bonus - Mozart in the Jungle (MITJ) Season 1
And 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 showBassist Joseph Conyers on Empowerment, Accessibility of Music, and Project 440
56m · PublishedOur guest in this episode is American bassist Joseph Conyers! Thanks to social media, Joe (@weatherclef) has become known worldwide for his approachable and warm personality as well as his absolutely stunning sound and technique. We had the pleasure of getting to know Joe on a more personal level, talking about his humble beginnings in Georgia, and how it informed his attitude towards mentoring youth. Joe started the non-profit Project 440 to use music as a tool to teach young people to pursue their passion in life. We talk about Joe’s philosophies on music education, “Play to Play”, and we even try to pin him down on his favorite weather app…so there’s something for everyone in this convo!
**If you enjoyed this episode, please consider 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
Mentioned in this episode:
Joe’s website: http://josephconyers.com/about
Project 440: https://project440.org/
************************
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 showBassist Joseph Conyers on Empowerment, Accessibility of Music, and Project 440
56m · PublishedOur guest in this episode is American bassist Joseph Conyers! Thanks to social media, Joe (@weatherclef) has become known worldwide for his approachable and warm personality as well as his absolutely stunning sound and technique. We had the pleasure of getting to know Joe on a more personal level, talking about his humble beginnings in Georgia, and how it informed his attitude towards mentoring youth. Joe started the non-profit Project 440 to use music as a tool to teach young people to pursue their passion in life. We talk about Joe’s philosophies on music education, “Play to Play”, and we even try to pin him down on his favorite weather app…so there’s something for everyone in this convo!
**If you enjoyed this episode, please consider 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
Mentioned in this episode:
Joe’s website: http://josephconyers.com/about
Project 440: https://project440.org/
************************
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 5: BONUS Episodes
38m · 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 5: BONUS Episodes
38m · 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 4: BONUS Episodes
32m · 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 4: BONUS Episodes
32m · 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.
