Australian born singer/songwriter Emily-Rose Sarkova. Emily talks about fast track learning of technology to keep her performing work afloat and her live-streaming concert. As an accordion player, singer and songwriter she's spent a lot of time collaborating with musicians from many different cultures which results in a unique sound with her music. Best way to be remembered is to have something original to offer!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ04NGY3MmE
Emily's website: http://musicbyemilyrose.com.au 

Australian born Flutist and Artistic Director Jane Rutter. Jane talks about the wonderful recital hall at The Concourse in Sydney Australia, her current musical inspiration during the covid event and upcoming concert with guitarist Giuseppe Zangari.   Jane is excellent at getting those albums out! As her following grows this adds a love passive stream of income for her. She's also great at collaborating with artists all year around which introduces her to their audiences.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnPCLypWvSs
Concert still available:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZ_lP_2Hxh4
Jane’s website: http://janerutter.com 

Australian Bassoonist Matthew Kneale interview released 6 September 2020. Matthew tells how Covid has dramatically changed the landscape of show business in Australia and the perks of attending a digital concert.  Matthew is great at picking up new contacts for collaborations on new projects. Also very good at building his profile on social media on Facebook and Instagram. He's doing digital concerts on Zoom as well as in the theatre.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_hwTIXrFdQ
Matthew’s website: http://matthewkneale.com

Long standing Australian Jazz singer Sandie White interview broadcast on Fine Music 102.5FM Sydney Australia. Sandie tells of her many years of travel singing from South Africa to Europe and gives some tips for new freelancers in building their career.  Note that she talks about "sitting in" o jobs as a form of audition which the Jazz musicians are so much better at encouraging. She moved from one country to the next, building a freelance career from scratch each time.
Very interesting conversation! I wish we'd had more time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMG93kbXB2Q
Radio station: http://finemusicsydney.com 

Canadian international concert violinist Alexandre da Costa interview broadcast on Fine Music 102.5FM Sydney Australia. Alexandre talks about carrying his priceless Stradivarius violin through airport security and life on the road.  Alexandre is excellent at collaborating. You'll find he uses Cross Over albums to link contemporary or jazz audiences with classical audiences. We had an interesting chat about culture and recognising First Nations people in our countries too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHXO6R8LLnk
Alexandre’s website: http://www.alexandredacosta.com
Radio station: http://finemusicsydney.com

Australian ARIA Award winning Singer Songwriter Katie Noonan interview broadcast  on Fine Music 102.5FM Sydney Australia. Katie talks about the making of her album “The Glad Tomorrow” with the Australian String Quartet using poems of Australian Indigenous poet Oodgeroo Noonuccal.  Katie's interesting to listen to because she's built on good solid singing skills which allows her to work with musicians from many different genres. This introduces her music (=albums) to many different audiences too. So, someone who may have seen her with a Rock band might remember her name and go see her in a Jazz concert. She's brilliant at always finding new ways to grow and perform. Never predictable!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aldL3haq3lg
Katie's website: https://www.katienoonan.com
Radio station: http://finemusicsydney.com 

International Concert pianist Tony Lee interview broadcast on Fine Music 102.5FM Sydney Australia. Tony talks about how competitions are approached differently from concert performances, his work with Maria João Pires and the many different ways to build your profile.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvxGvGY1mhk
Learn more about Tony and where you can see him next perform on his Instagram account:  https://www.instagram.com/tony_pianist/
Radio station: http://finemusicsydney.com 

Breakfast radio interview with Australian composer, singer and musician Emily-Rose Sarkova.  Emily-Rose talks about learning, working and networking overseas as well as locally, collaborating and working with a group performing live as well as recording in the studio.

Visit her website here: http://musicbyemilyrose.com.au
Radio station: http://finemusicsydney.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9YpeYEFQAM

Breakfast radio interview with Australian classical violinist Emma Jardine on Fine Music Sydney. Emma talks about touring with her children, forming an ensemble and finding a patron.

Visit her website here: http://streetontrio.com
Radio station: http://finemusicsydney.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsVt6tHVOLw

Breakfast radio interview with Chinese-Australian Nicholas Ng on Fine Music Sydney. Nicholas talks about the ensemble he runs at the Sydney Conservatorium including students of all levels. He's great at finding new gigs for the group.

Visit the site for the ensemble: https://www.sydney.edu.au/music/study-music/study-options/chinese-instrumental-performance.html
Radio station: http://finemusicsydney.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHY3zANSvdA

Breakfast radio interview with Australian Guitarist Matt Withers on Fine Music Sydney. Matt talks about the importance of understanding and gaining skills in the business side of show business. He has expanded his skill set out to producing new projects including a composers' competition, teaching, performing and recording.

Visit his website here: http://mattwithers.com.au
Radio station: http://finemusicsydney.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKiv2jfzc3s

Breakfast radio interview with Australian singer David Greco on Fine Music Sydney. David talks about changing trends in audience interest, unique phrasing of music and interpretation. Forgive my mistake of piano forte which should have been forte piano!

Visit his website here: http://www.davidgreco.info

Radio station: http://finemusicsydney.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyBTsUU3aDA

Breakfast radio interview with English concert soloist violin player Tasmin Little on Fine Music Sydney. Tasmin talks about her recording career, touring, musical interpretation and working with others.

Visit her website here: http://tasminlittle.com
Radio station: http://finemusicsydney.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1XzNnyn3cU

Breakfast radio interview with Italian guitarist Gian Marco Ciampa on Fine Music Sydney.  Gian Marco talks about touring and teaching as a lifestyle; comparing yourself with other soloists and making something unique.

Visit his website here: www.gianmarcociampa.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hU4oILTQ-K0

Breakfast interview with cross over Super Group Il Divo featuring Urs Buhler (Switzerland), Carlos Marin (Spain), Sebastien Izambard (France) and David Miller (USA). The guys talk about the forming of the group by Producer Simon Cowell then, after 15 years, breaking away to do their own music.

Visit their website here: http://ildivo.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb48eghHBFg

Breakfast radio interview with Australian Concertmaster Rachael Beesley talking about learning overseas, networking with other musicians and growing a new orchestra. She looked for a niche and altered the offering based on feedback from their audiences. You'll see I use the tag HIP with some interviews. This means "Historically Informed Performance" where the Performers aim for the sound and interpretation of what music might have sounded like at the time it was written.

Visit their website here:  http://arco.org.au
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAuQzjjS7Iw

Radio interview on Fine Music 102.5FM with Producer/Singer Tarita Botsman and Musical Director/pianist Glenn Amer. Tarita talks about researching period music and costumes to produce the show they are promoting.

Visit their website here: https://the7sopranos.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PPn6DhcRt0

Extract of interview from a live simulcast at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre "Live from the Joan". This was  broadcast via Fine Music 102.5FM with Australian pianist Benjamin Kopp from the Streeton Trio.  Ben gives his best tips on making a unique offering when you're building your professional career.

Visit their website here: http://streetontrio.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnkfocNomP8

Extract of interview from a live simulcast at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre "Live from the Joan". This was  broadcast via Fine Music 102.5FM with Australian Jazz singer / pianist / songwriter Frances Madden. There were some techie issues in setting up the next act behind us so we got to talk a little longer. Frances talks about artists who inspired her music, getting her career started and the great opportunities that arose along the way. She offers her best tips for new performers.

Visit her website: http://francesmadden.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkregynY300

Interview with English-Australian violinist Helena Rathbone. Much longer than the little Breakfast radio interviews, this is taken from a one hour special on the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Helena talks about managing touring with a young family, learning by the Suzuki method, networking and historical instruments with gut strings.

Visit the website for the Australian Chamber Orchestra:  http://aco.com.au 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdnwSM4Yp-g

Radio interview with American-Chinese pianist Ming Xie talking about his career, learning at Julliard School in New York and travelling the world. I found him to be incredibly humble and focussed when I talked to him. A perfectionist and very clear in what he wanted to express despite the language barrier. As we played the first work of his performing, he was still critiquing himself and the fingers were moving. :-) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnNkoZIsNSA