"Bring Your Old Friends, Not Your New Ones" - An Interview with Alan Stepansky, Professor of Cello/Chair of Strings at the Peabody Conservatory

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Alan Stepansky, Professor of Cello/Chair of Strings at the Peabody Conservatory, and Professor of cello for the orchestral training program at the Manhattan School of Music. He talks about his journey as a substitute in the Boston Symphony, to the Associate Principal Cello of the New York Philharmonic up to his current teaching positions. He shares details about his teaching style, philosophy, and advice for how to be successful in a mult...

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Do you dream of someday getting to perform at Carnegie Hall, or wonder what it takes to be a professional musician? The Cello Sherpa Podcast is for anyone who enjoys the tales and scales in the life of a classical musician, or for the young classical musician who dreams big! We explore all aspects of the climb to the summit from student to the professional stage! Joel Dallow, the Cello Sherpa, interviews experts in the field covering a wide range of topics surrounding this challenging career choice, and sharing inside stories and advice on every aspect of this storied profession. A resource for many, or a place to tune in for interesting stories about this fascinating way of making a living. For comments, topic suggestions, or more information about the services we provide, please visit www.theCelloSherpa.com You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpa