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Get In Tune! A Musical Talk ShowAuthor: Cainan Grier
Come and spend an hour(or two) with educator, musician, and (self-described) philosopher Cainan Grier as he covers any and everything musical! Joined by an array of guests and covering a whirlwind of topics, "Get In Tune!" will open your ears, expand your mind, and take you on a journey to discover what it truly means to be a musical creative in today's world. Language: en Genres: Arts, Education, Performing Arts, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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A Berklee Brotherhood
Episode 3
Saturday, 18 May, 2024
In this episode, Cainan interviews his friend and fellow musician, Dreion, about their experiences at Berklee College of Music, its social network and fraternity-like atmosphere at Berklee, and the value of being open and uncomfortable in order to grow as a musician. They also touch on the diverse musical experiences they had at Berklee, including exposure to different genres and cultures, and the opportunities to learn from industry professionals who visited the school. The conversation highlights the importance of both academic learning and practical experience in a musician's education. Dreion and Cainan discuss the importance of humility and social skills in the music industry and emphasizes the need to be a well-rounded musician. They also discuss the significance of the oral tradition in music and the importance of ear training. Dreion highlights the value of perseverance, sacrifice, and commitment to excellence in achieving success as an independent artist. In this final part of the conversation, They also talk about the importance of being comfortable and creative in their performances and encourage artists to commit to their excellence and strive for improvement throughout their careers. In this final part of the conversation, Cainan and Dreion discuss their Mount Rushmore of vocalists, including artists like Luther Vandross, Barbara Streisand, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Michael Jackson, and Prince.TakeawaysBeing open and uncomfortable is necessary for personal and musical growth.Success as an independent artist requires perseverance, sacrifice, and a commitment to excellence.The oral tradition in music, particularly in the black church, teaches important skills such as dynamics, spontaneity, and working in the moment.Berklee offers a social network and fraternity-like atmosphere that connects musicians from diverse backgrounds.Committing to excellence and striving for improvement is important for artists at any stage of their career.
