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Musethica's 1000+ Concerts Podcast series, "The Art of Practicing", hosted by Musethica's Artistic Director Avri Levitan, dives into the learning processes and dimensions that shape both individual music education and ensemble performance. Each episode features conversations with musicians, teachers, and experts from fields such as health, education policy, and sports, who share the practices and approaches that have shaped their work. Have a listen and enjoy! The podcast series is produced in collaboration with mdw - University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna.

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from 1000+ Concerts | The Art of Practicing podcast

Episode 4 with Jonathan Brown

2026/05/14

Jonathan elaborates on why taking turns leading rehearsals is the least bad system, and which questions to ask yourself when approaching a new score. He challenges well polished auditions and explains why there has to be a moment of danger — of not knowing — on stage. What are “intelligent rehearsals”? Why do we not need words in the process and how do we know which sound to play? To find out why singing helps, and why listening, for Jonathan, means giving up control, tune in and get inspired. Website: https://www.1000plusconcerts.eu/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1000plusconcerts/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1000PlusConcerts Produced by: The Voice Agency

Episode 3 with Molly Gebrian

2026/01/25

Exploring the “magic of micro-breaks” with Dr. Molly Gebrian, violist and expert in the field of applying the science of learning and memory to practicing and performing music. Which neuroscience findings don’t match our culture of training and how should brain research change the way we teach practicing today? Why are both short and long breaks the key for faster and more successful learning? This episode also tackles a common misconception: guess how many hours of focused work the brain can actually handle in a day? The answer may surprise you. Tune in to find out. Website: https://www.1000plusconcerts.eu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1000plusconcerts/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1000PlusConcerts

Episode 2 with Tabea Zimmermann

2025/12/24

Welcome to the 1000+ Concerts Podcast, a conversation series on "The Art of Practicing" by Musethica! Joining the host Avri Levitan is violist Tabea Zimmermann, whose approach to music-making and teaching has influenced generations of musicians. “Train the ear first, the hands will find a way to express the music.” Teaching is a process of guiding students to explore possibilities through imagination and sound experiments. What is the key to making necessary repetition remain meaningful rather than mechanical? Find out about the challenges of today’s learning habits: What might be lost when young musicians turn too quickly to recordings instead of discovering a piece on their own? Vibrato, breathing, and the shared experience of performing are a glimpse of the topics explored in the full episode. Tune in and find out! Website: https://www.1000plusconcerts.eu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1000plusconcerts/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1000PlusConcerts

Episode 1 with Johannes Meissl

2025/12/15

Welcome to the 1000+ Concerts Podcast, a conversation series on The Art of Practicing by Musethica! Joining the host Avri Levitan is violinist and Vice-Rector for International Affairs and Art at mdw Vienna, Johannes Meissl, who shares the practical and artistic challenges of preparing and rehearsing music within limited time. Rethinking practicing, how can ensembles practice more efficiently? What makes individual preparation meaningful, and how can musicians reach convincing musical results under time pressure? Tune in and find out. Website: https://www.1000plusconcerts.eu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1000plusconcerts/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1000PlusConcerts