All the Stops Podcast
New episodes drop every Monday
All the Stops — Episode 9
Christoph has a really unique and fun-loving approach to musicmaking, and we get into all of it in this episode. From his roots studying in Germany as a kid, to Boston, to LA, laughs are plentiful, and interesting concepts abound.
All the Stops — Episode 8
The AGO is the largest musician's guild in the world, and every chapter is different. In this episode we sit down with the Dean of a big city chapter (Boston) and a midsize city chapter (Worcester) to talk about how they approach the growth and flourishing of the instrument.
All the Stops — Episode 7
British content creator, Inspector Organ, joins us to talk about his exciting world exploring churches old and new looking for fascinating historical gems!
All the Stops — Episode 6
Acclaimed organist, Christopher Houlihan, and I sit down to talk about his innovative project performing the complete symphonies of Vierne across America. Then we talk about what it's like to run an organ competition and festival for young musicians. Finally, we chat about pairing organ and orchestra!
All the Stops — Episode 5
Interfaith worship is a challenge and opportunity like nothing else, and at Harvard, it's a way of life. David von Behren and I get into it in this episode, plus we talk organs, rep, and spaces at that school in Cambridge...
All the Stops — Episode 4
In this episode we talk with Walden Moore about program building, children's choirs, mentorship, and how to know when you're already working at your dream job.
All the Stops — Episode 3
Amanda is a virtuoso organist who came to the instrument late in high-school, but after switching majors in college she threw herself down a path that led to competition victories, artist management, and university teaching. It's never too late to be your true self!
All the Stops — Episode 2
Multiple award winning organist and conservatory professor, Michael Unger, and I sit down to talk about the patchwork of projects many organists find themselves pursuing. Plus, we get into how the competition circuit can be a challenge to your self-perception as an artist.
All the Stops — Episode 1
It's the first week of All The Stops, and I'm the guest!! We're talking about social media, young organists, and the way things are shifting in the field.