The Journey of Becoming a Musician with Iason

Στο επεισόδιο αυτό κάνουμε μια βουτιά στην ουσία των πραγμάτων, με καλεσμένο τον μοναδικό Αλέξανδρο-Δράκο Κτιστάκη. Ανοιγόμαστε για τις προκλήσεις της καθημερινότητας, συζητάμε για την δημιουργική διαδικασία, μιλάμε για τα επερχόμενα projects και εμβαθύνουμε σε πιο φιλοσοφικά θέματα όπως είναι ο φόβος, η επιτυχία, η ισορροπία και ο ρόλος ενος μουσικού στην κοινωνία. Πάτα play και ετοιμάσου για μια βουτιά στα βαθιά του μυαλού και της ψυχής ενός από τους πιο σημαντικούς συνθέτες της Ελλάδας αυτή τη στιγμή! Ο Αλέξανδρος-Δράκος Κτιστάκης έχει τίτλο μεταπτυχιακών σπουδών από το τμήμα μουσικών σπουδών του Ιονίου Πανεπιστημίου. Έχει μακρόχρονη πορεία στη μουσική εκτέλεση στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό. Συνθέτει μουσική για χορό και θέατρο ενώ παράλληλα έχει προσωπική δισκογραφία ως συνθέτης και εκτελεστής. Bραβεύτηκε για την μουσική σύνθεση στην παράσταση Παίκτες λαμβάνοντας το 1ο βραβείο μουσικής στα Θεατρικά Βραβεία Κοινού 2022 του περιοδικού ΑΘΗΝΟΡΑΜΑ. Έχει παρουσιάσει τη σειρά μουσικών εκπομπών στην τηλεόραση Μουσικοί διάλογοι (κανάλι της Βουλής) και τη σειρά εκπομπών - συναυλιών Lighthouse Sessions του Κέντρο Πολιτισμού Ίδρυμα Σταύρος Νιάρχος. Έχει παίξει στο Ηρώδειο, στο Carnegie Hall, στην Όπερα του Sydney και σε πολλά άλλα θρυλικά halls σε όλο τον κόσμο. Ως εκπαιδευτικός έχει διατελέσει διδάσκων στο Ιόνιο Πανεπιστήμιο ενώ είναι συνιδιοκτήτης της  μουσικής σχολής Lab Heraklion Music education.

Almira is a very successful vocal coach and composer from Poland that loves to share with the world her music and to help people. In this episode we talk about her musical journey so far, the story behind big collabs with companies like Spitflire Audio, Arturia and more. We talk about the creative life and what it takes to be an artist. As artists and therefore sensitive, we couldn't miss talking about mental health. So dive deep with us in this juicy conversation and get ready to learn!

Dive deep with us into Domina's music journey and discover all about her unique and fascinating story!

In this episode I discuss with Aglaya, a great piano teacher currently based in Miami, FL, the connection between spirituality and music and we are offering you practical wisdom on how to overcome stage fright, anxiety and become more relaxed and present in the moment. Jump in to this extremely valuable conversation and elevate your mindset now!

In this Episode, Iason and Harrison Lee, open up about music and piano on an IG live, just a few weeks ago. A very informative and insightful conversation between two composers that will inspire you 100%. Enjoy!

In this episode, Iason and mr. Tian Jiang sat down and talked about life in quarantine, the habits of a virtuoso, focus secrets, unique stories from mr. Tian's long career. Compositional talk, future plans, highlights from the Carnegie Hall are some of the incredibly interesting topics that were discussed during this energetic meeting between those two musicians.

The concept of this podcast is to bring to the surface, all the authentic and interesting stories from each musicians special journey. After all, what matters is the journey and the memories that were created during this time.

Except from the interview part, you will find two unique pre-recorded piano performances! Tian Jiang plays Beethoven's full Piano Sonata Op.10 No. 3 First Movement and Rachmaninoff's Moment Musical No.4.

Short Biography of Tian Jiang.

Since his acclaimed debut at Carnegie Hall in 1989, Tian Jiang has become recognized as one of the first virtuoso pianists to emerge from the People’s Republic of China after the stark years of the Cultural Revolution. Praised for his "shining, crisp, energetic and colorfully illuminated playing” by The New York Times, a subsequent profile on CBS’s “Sunday Morning” with Charles Kuralt further celebrated the sweet irony of this remarkable artist’s rich, imaginative interpretations: that this music he had been forbidden to hear, let alone play as a child, had become his life.

Tian first came to international attention when he appeared with Vladimir Ashkenazy in a BBC film about his historic visit to China in 1980. In 1981, Tian was one of the five young musicians chosen by Isaac Stern to come to the US and take part in the first cultural exchange program between China and the United States. Consequently Tian studied at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Later he continued at the Manhattan School of Music and The Juilliard School.

In 1995, Tian joined the famed CAMI (Columbia Artists Management Inc.) roster as the first mainland Chinese concert pianist. When he substituted for Arcadi Volodos at a Gala Concert in 1998, playing an all Mozart’s program, Tian became an overnight success and the invitations started to pour in. Daniel Cariaga in The Los Angeles Times characterized his playing as ''a deeply persuasive Mozartean'' saying that “Tian Jiang achieved an exquisite performance who delivers the full spectrum of the composer’s virtues - wit, pathos, brilliance, and serenity in this buoyant performance.”

Captivating audiences from North America to South Africa and from Europe to the Far East, Tian has been enthusiastically received in concerto appearances with the London Symphony Orchestra, the Vienna Mozart Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Orchestra of St. Luke's, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. Tian is proud to be the first Chinese pianist to have toured his homeland with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on its historic visit to China in 2000 and he has collaborated with conductors such as Daniele Gatti, Zubin Mehta, Ettore Stratta and Gerald Schwartz.

As a recording artist, Tian has 12 albums to his credit, including his original composition “Shanghai Dream” and the two latest CDs “Tian Jiang Live at Carnegie Hall”.


Find mr Tian Yiang on his website:
https://www.tianmusic.com/

Follow Mr Tian on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/pianist.tian/

Subscribe to mr Tian's Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/Tianmusic1

Listen Tian Jiang on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7glTL...

Iason's Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/inchargemusic

Follow Iason on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/iason.piano/

Listen to Iason's music on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0IiC9...

more on Iason here:
https://solo.to/iason/

This week, an amazing human being and musician, Scott McDowell, brakes it down with me! All about the journey! Exciting stories, live performance of 2 original songs, productivity hacks and so much more! Right here, right now! 

This podcast is about stories behind musicians. It's about the journey, because the present is all we have. Talks with talented people across the world that I meet and vibe with them online, in a unique ,musician to musician atmosphere. It's about peace, love, unity and having fun. It's about music, inspiration, positivity and ideas that make us better musicians by being better humans. This week's special guest, Thor Sigurdsson, a great and gifted guitarist from San Diego, California, talks with me about meditation, nature, mindfulness, Instagram rehab, self care, music releases, reading a book live, long distance relationships, spirituality, healthy habits, the story behind 'Waiting for Wednesday' and 'Comfort in the sea' and so much more! Click play and enjoy this amazing interview and the live performance of 'Waiting for Wednesday' & 'Comfort in the sea'! 

In the Journey of becoming a musician, one thing that makes the journey even greater than it is, it is the fact that music unites us. In this episode me and Margin Alexander came together and talked about his journey in music. We discussed about where do we draw inspiration from, favourite composers, daily routine. Talked about the Corona virus effect on music performances, favourite books. A conversation heart to heart by two musicians/piano composers. Thanks to Alexander for the lovely offer to provide us with his music as the background theme. Bonus part at the end, a composition performed live : Time has no Face.

This week is special because I decided to host musicians in this podcast. Rob is a talented musician/ guitarist/singer from Germany and his story is unique. From church choir to heavy metal band to a solo career now, he is a 25 year old man who is learning from his life and expresses himself through music. We talked about the journey and inspiration. Broken hearts and valuable lessons. That and so much more in a sit down to remember forever! Bonus part IG growth strategy. Enjoy! 

In this episode we dive deeper into my world. I'm talking about Social media and the importance of having active profiles in as many as possible platforms. I'm also bringing up topics that inspired me in my daily life. Daily habits that boost productivity, collaborations, IG highlights and more life !

Press play and enjoy some pure positive vibes!