<p>Drew had the opportunity to speak with Danielle Gillespie at the 2022 Colorado Music Educator’s Association conference in Colorado Springs. Danielle is owner of Music @ Mainstreet, a private music studio in Parker, CO, and has an extensive background in vocal music. An Alum of the Colorado Springs Children's Chorale and heavily involved in musical theatre all through school, she went on to study classical voice performance at the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music and graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor of Music, with advanced coursework in vocal pedagogy and choral conducting.</p> <p>In Part 1 of our conversation, we talk about the winding path that took her from studying international business to owning a lesson studio. We discuss how her studio creates a network for performers and encourages participation in the local musical community, how quitting piano as a kid has helped her to inspire students to stick with music making, and how online lessons made weathering the storm of the last two years possible.</p> <p><a href="https://www.musicatmainstreet.com/">https://www.musicatmainstreet.com/</a></p> <p>Connect with <a href="mailto:info@musicatmainstreet.com">Danielle Gillespie</a></p> <p>Hosted by: <a href="mailto:Drew@BoomerMusicCompany.com" target="_blank">Drew Holmes</a></p> <p>Music by: <a href="mailto:DrumTilNumb@hotmail.com" target="_blank">Peter Knudson</a></p> <p>Our Sponsors</p> <p><a href="https://www.boomermusiccompany.com/" target="_blank">Boomer Music Company</a></p> <p><a href="https://thepodcastingstore.com/" target="_blank">The Podcasting Store</a></p> <p>Just a few of the <a href="https://www.boomermusiccompany.com/thinking-of-a-career-in-music-how-about-one-of-these/" target="_blank">careers in music</a>, many of which do not involve performing!</p> <p>Please rate and review the show, five stars if it earned it, or less stars and a constructive comment if it did not. &nbsp;And share with a friend!</p> <p>If you have ideas for future episodes or work in a non-performing role in the music industry and would like to tell your story, please <a href="mailto:Drew@BoomerMusicCompany.com" target="_blank">contact Drew</a>. &nbsp;Thank you for listening as we explore careers in music Beyond the Stage.</p>

Beyond the Stage

Drew Holmes

Episode 8 - Lesson Studio Owner with Danielle Gillespie (Part 1)

FEB 3, 202224 MIN
Beyond the Stage

Episode 8 - Lesson Studio Owner with Danielle Gillespie (Part 1)

FEB 3, 202224 MIN

Description

<p>Drew had the opportunity to speak with Danielle Gillespie at the 2022 Colorado Music Educator’s Association conference in Colorado Springs. Danielle is owner of Music @ Mainstreet, a private music studio in Parker, CO, and has an extensive background in vocal music. An Alum of the Colorado Springs Children's Chorale and heavily involved in musical theatre all through school, she went on to study classical voice performance at the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music and graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor of Music, with advanced coursework in vocal pedagogy and choral conducting.</p> <p>In Part 1 of our conversation, we talk about the winding path that took her from studying international business to owning a lesson studio. We discuss how her studio creates a network for performers and encourages participation in the local musical community, how quitting piano as a kid has helped her to inspire students to stick with music making, and how online lessons made weathering the storm of the last two years possible.</p> <p><a href="https://www.musicatmainstreet.com/">https://www.musicatmainstreet.com/</a></p> <p>Connect with <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Danielle Gillespie</a></p> <p>Hosted by: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">Drew Holmes</a></p> <p>Music by: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">Peter Knudson</a></p> <p>Our Sponsors</p> <p><a href="https://www.boomermusiccompany.com/" target="_blank">Boomer Music Company</a></p> <p><a href="https://thepodcastingstore.com/" target="_blank">The Podcasting Store</a></p> <p>Just a few of the <a href="https://www.boomermusiccompany.com/thinking-of-a-career-in-music-how-about-one-of-these/" target="_blank">careers in music</a>, many of which do not involve performing!</p> <p>Please rate and review the show, five stars if it earned it, or less stars and a constructive comment if it did not. &nbsp;And share with a friend!</p> <p>If you have ideas for future episodes or work in a non-performing role in the music industry and would like to tell your story, please <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">contact Drew</a>. &nbsp;Thank you for listening as we explore careers in music Beyond the Stage.</p>