Transcendent musical performances w/ Markand Thakar Pt. 2 - Creative Strings Podcast Ep. 7




Creative Strings Podcast with Violinist Christian Howes: Exploring intersections between creativity, music education, string playing, DIY music business, and culture. Creative Strings is a non-profit organization with a mission to support music education  show

Summary: Join us in part two of a special two-part episode in which Dr. Markand Thakar challenges us to transcend the ordinary through music. "To absorb yourself into the sound you have to let go of your place in the world..." Markand Thakar is a music director of the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra and co-director of graduate conducting at the Peabody Conservatory. Drawing from ideas in Markand's book- Looking for the "Harp" Quartet: An Investigation into Musical Beauty, we investigate: Fundamental elements of totality of the sound Balance, playing in ensembles, tempo, tone Teaching and conducting This episode is brought to you by our friends at the Electric Violin Shop, your one-stop shop for electric instruments, amps, gear, accessories, and most of all, expertise. Use code CHOWES at checkout and take 5% off of your order.