Episodes

  • Season Finale, Emily’s Story
    Apr 17 2025

    In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more.


    Barber (mezzo, 28, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 22, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032.


    IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues

    Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com


    Credits:

    Claire Barber-Editor

    Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager

    Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music remix


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • Teachers, Tribulations, and Tadpoles: ft. Nathan Waller
    Jan 24 2025

    Support our guests:

    www.arcofrog.com

    ‪@Arcofrog‬


    In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more.


    Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 22, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032.


    IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues

    Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com


    Credits:

    Claire Barber-Editor

    Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager

    Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music remix


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    39 mins
  • The Day the Music (Industry) Died | Dissonant Dialogues
    Dec 10 2024

    In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more.


    Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 22, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032.


    IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues

    Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com


    Credits:

    Claire Barber-Editor

    Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager

    Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music remix

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    48 mins
  • Help! I Accidentally Majored in Music | Dissonant Dialogues ft. Joe Bierzynski
    Nov 20 2024

    In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more.


    Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 22, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032.


    IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues

    Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com


    Credits:

    Claire Barber-Editor

    Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager

    Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music remix

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • The Scam Jam | Dissonant Dialogues
    Nov 5 2024

    In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more.


    Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 22, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032.


    IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues

    Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com


    Credits:

    Claire Barber-Editor

    Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager

    Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music remix

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Audition Adventures: ft. David Vrablic
    Oct 23 2024

    In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more.

    Support our guest: https://dbvclarinetstudio.com


    GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-...



    Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 22, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032.


    IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues

    Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com


    Credits:

    Claire Barber-Editor

    Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager

    Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music remix

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    38 mins
  • Happy Hour | Dissonant Dialogues Season Premier
    Oct 10 2024

    In this podcast, hosts Claire Barber and Emily Zwijack explore the occasionally uncomfortable dynamics that come with being a classical musician, surviving music school, the struggles of mental and physical health, abusive power dynamics, and so much more.


    BTS vlogs: • Senior violin recital: Behind the Scenes

    Senior recital vlog: • Senior violin recital day (vlog!)

    Senior recital: • Senior Recital

    Documentary: • Emily Zwijack: Finding My Melody (Doc...

    GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring...



    Barber (mezzo, 27, classical vocal performance BFA, 2020) and Zwijack (violinist, 22, violin performance and music education BM, 2024) are dedicated to creating a safer, trauma informed space for classical musicians who have survived abuse, burnout, disability, chronic illness, and discrimination. Want to share your story? Send us a DM on instagram @dissonantdialogues, or leave us a voicemail for a chance to be heard on our program at 872-216-9032.


    IG and Tiktok: @DissonantDialogues

    Email: dissonantdialogues@gmail.com


    Credits:

    Claire Barber-Editor

    Emily Zwijack-Social Media Manager

    Scott Bass (IG: @base.productionz)-Theme music remix

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 1 min
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