97. Saxophonist to Software Developer: Learning playlist that launched a new career - feat. Dan Gelok
In this episode, Dan Gelok shares his story of how he switched from a career as a professional saxophonist to starting his new career as a software developer. For 11 years, Dan Gelok has held the position of Associate Instructional Professor at the University of Houston's Moores School of Music. During his tenure there, he’s had multiple professional appearances throughout North America, South America, and Asia, with frequent performances with the Houston Symphony Orchestra, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Ballet, and many other groups. During the COVID lockdowns of 2020, he switched careers to software development, and is now employed as a Business Software Developer. Keep listening to find out how Dan planned the career change, how he designed his own learning playlist, lessons learned from self-led learning and how his transferrable skills have helped him cut through the job market. We've got a special treat at the end of this episode, featuring a one-minute duet for two saxophones composed by Dan. Dan Gelok - LinkedIn Dan Gelok - Instagram (Soundcloud) Didymus - Composed by Dan Gelok. Performed by Dan Gelok and Stephen Page For more talent stack resources visit https://www.yishanchan.co/links