The Kaleidoscope Orchestra Podcast

Andra Vornicu joins Steve to discuss a huge variety of topics, including: musicians dealing with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and some of the tactics they've both used to navigate mental health issues that have arisen through the UK lockdown. Andra is one of our violinists and she was born in Romania. It's fascinating to hear how - despite many struggles early on in her musical education - Andra worked through the hardships and has become a successful musician.

Steve's joined by one of Kaleidoscope Orchestra's violinists - Dee Dee Roberts. Dee Dee is a teacher and has played a key role in developing online education for UK students during the pandemic. Dee Dee speaks about how she uses music to teach a broad range of subjects, and how the skills learned through music can be utilised in all aspects of education. Also discussed - how to allow creativity to happen and how setting some structure and routine can enable creators to create even when they're not feeling the "inspiration."

Steve and Rhiannon are joined by Mark Harrison, one of the trumpet players in Kaleidoscope Orchestra. Mark currently lives in Norway with his wife Rhiannon (trombone player in the orchestra.) In this episode Mark speaks about his experiences growing up around brass music and how he teaches musicians through the Brass Band medium. Steve, Rhiannon and Mark also discuss the significance of exposure to music at an early age and the importance of music in general education.

Alex Dee joins Steve Pycroft to discuss diversification in the music industry; how working in multiple fields within the industry can help to build your career as a musician. Alex and Steve also discuss working with their musical heroes, as well as their own creative processes.

Simmy Singh (violinist and orchestra leader) joins Steve Pycroft to discuss creativity, and how it can be impacted by the "Pandemic of Choice". Speaking about their own careers and experiences with anxiety, Simmy and Steve explore some of the tools they use to overcome issues working in the music industry.Follow us on Instagram ▶ https://goo.gl/H7UVDBLike our Facebook page ▶ https://goo.gl/Tq77gTSubscribe to our YouTube channel ▶ https://goo.gl/HRVsRS

Steve talks with Dr Kate Blackstone about Musicians' Identity, addiction to Success and navigating the transition between music college and the music industry.Follow us on Instagram ▶ https://goo.gl/H7UVDB Like our Facebook page ▶ https://goo.gl/Tq77gT Subscribe to our YouTube channel ▶ https://goo.gl/HRVsRS

In this introductory episode, Steve and Rhiannon discuss all things Kaleidoscope; how the orchestra has grown over the past 10 years and how they've dealt with the challenges caused by the outbreak of Covid-19 - both personally, and as an orchestra.