Episodes

  • The Day the Music (Industry) Died | Dissonant Dialogues
    Dec 10 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, 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 remix


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

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    48 mins
  • Help! I Accidentally Majored in Music | Dissonant Dialogues ft. Joe Bierzynski
    Nov 20 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, 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 remix


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

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • The Scam Jam | Dissonant Dialogues
    Nov 5 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, 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 remix


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

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Audition Adventures: ft. David Vrablic
    Oct 23 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.

    Support our guest: https://dbvclarinetstudio.com


    GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-...



    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 remix


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

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    38 mins
  • Happy Hour | Dissonant Dialogues Season Premier
    Oct 10 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.


    BTS vlogs: • Senior violin recital: Behind the Scenes

    Senior recital vlog: • Senior violin recital day (vlog!)

    Senior recital: • Senior Recital

    Documentary: • Emily Zwijack: Finding My Melody (Doc...

    GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring...



    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 remix


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

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Psychological Grooming: Emily’s Story | Dissonant Dialogues S1E8
    Aug 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, 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

    Monstercat-Crab Rave (licensing obtained via Monster Cat Gold membership. Dissonant Dialogues do not own the rights to this music)


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

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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 hr and 6 mins