Episodios

  • Down with the Sickness, ft. Robin Hahn
    Jul 21 2024

    Robin Hahn is a Vancouver, CA-based soprano with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and POTS. She is a performer, director, coach, and disability advocate. Her work with Opera Mariposa unites her passions as Canada’s first disability run opera company. Sharing her diagnosis in common with Claire, they discuss the realities of being disabled in the operatic world, experiences navigating a custom career structure, and coming to terms with the griefs and joys of life in a disabled body.


    You can find more from Robin at / robinhahnsopran and on Instagram ​⁠‪@robinhahnsopran‬



    In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more.


    Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 22, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032.


    IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues

    Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com


    Credits:

    Claire Barber-Editor

    Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager

    Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    50 m
  • From the Chair to the Podium ft. Dana Green | Dissonant Dialogues S1E6
    Jul 4 2024

    Music educators: this one is for you! We talk about the process of deciding to major in music ed, being a music student, student teaching, and then applying for jobs on your own! How to avoid burnout, how to find your teacher identity, when do you start to “feel ready” to manage a classroom, all the things!


    Dana is an incredible teacher and violinist and has brough amazing insight to this episode.


    In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more.


    Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 22, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032.


    IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues

    Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com


    Credits:

    Claire Barber-Editor

    Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager

    Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 h y 6 m
  • Networking | Dissonant Dialogues
    Jun 2 2024

    In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more.


    Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 21, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032.


    IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues

    Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com


    Credits:

    Claire Barber-Editor

    Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager

    Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music

    Tiktok compilation:

    @sherzodergashevofficial

    @harrythedrummer

    @nicholaslennoxmusic

    @thesprout404

    @otterchaosuk

    @ace_reztone_art

    @tom_franek

    @gabriellemartinviolin

    @samthehorn

    @jessegtrumpet

    @joedifioremusic

    Zadok the Priest-Handel, arr. by Reductio


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 h y 22 m
  • Music School Hacks | Dissonant Dialogues
    Apr 28 2024

    In this episode, Claire and Emily discuss all around hacks for those in music school. How to take care of yourself, how to sustain your passion, who to trust, how to keep yourself safe from professors, the importance of leaving reviews, how to survive classes, and more!


    In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more.


    Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 21, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032.


    IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues

    Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com


    Credits:

    Claire Barber-Editor

    Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager

    Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 h y 26 m
  • Conservatory Culture pt. II
    Mar 21 2024

    In this episode, Claire and Emily discuss the dark truth of conservatory culture, speaking about the things that many musicians are afraid to bring into the light. We share our own stories, your stories, answer questions, and provide advice for those looking to attend or trying to survive conservatory culture.


    In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more.


    Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 21, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032.


    IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues

    Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com


    Credits:

    Claire Barber-Editor

    Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager

    Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music

    The Powers Photo-wedding video clip


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    54 m
  • Conservatory Culture pt. I
    Mar 21 2024

    In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more.


    Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 21, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032.


    IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues

    Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com


    Credits:

    Claire Barber-Editor

    Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager

    Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music

    The Powers Photo-wedding video clip


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    57 m
  • Burnout | Dissonant Dialogues
    Feb 16 2024

    In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more.


    Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 21, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032.


    IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues

    Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com


    Credits:

    Claire Barber-Editor

    Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager

    Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music

    Conner Gallagher-Shostakovich String Quartet 8 Heavy Metal Version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8NJGezMicI


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 h y 25 m
  • Get to Know Us | Dissonant Dialogues
    Feb 3 2024

    In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more.


    Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 21, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 h y 4 m