Episode #3: Katie Althen and Jeremías Sergiani-Velázquez

Written By Dominic Brancazio
 

In this episode we are joined by Katie Althen and Jeremías Sergiani-Velázquez. Katie is the creator of the YouTube Channel “Katieflute” and Jeremías is currently a member of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in the second violin section and also recently won the principal second violin audition at the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. In our talk we discuss our daily practice habits. We go into practice strategies for technique, book recommendations, having a process oriented mindset vs a goal oriented mindset, scheduling practice sessions on busy days, the importance of productive and healthy attitudes, long term planning, and dealing with procrastination.

Below are links to find out more about Katie and Jeremías:

-Katie's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVWQ...​

-Katie's website: https://www.officialkatieflute.com​

-Jeremías' website: https://www.jeremiasviolin.com​

-Jeremías' biography on the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's website: https://pittsburghsymphony.org/biogra...​

 
Dominic Brancazio
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