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Crushing Classical

Crushing Classical

Written by: Jennet Ingle
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Crushing Classical is a series of interviews with classical musicians who are forging unique paths with their talent, creating their own artistic fulfillment and financial comfort, and finding ways to thrive. I celebrate these brave people who are taking routes outside of traditional orchestral or academic employment! As always, I invite you to listen for your own sparks and breadcrumbs, and use these interviews to find the possibilities that exist in your own life.© 2026 Crushing Classical Careers Economics Music Personal Success
Episodes
  • Happiest Musician Minisode: Performing and Connection
    Jan 15 2026

    Or, why I'm never going to give up performing, no matter how much fun I'm having coaching and teaching.


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    Theme music by DreamVance.

    I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website. https://jennetingle.com/work-with-me

    I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!

    Your portfolio career is YOURS to design. If you are seeking inspiration, grab the first chapter of my book for FREE at the link below! You are allowed to thrive, and your artistry MATTERS.

    https://jennetingle.kit.com/c6e4009529

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    12 mins
  • Heather Niemi Savage: The Power of Perseverance
    Jan 8 2026

    Heather Niemi Savage is a North Carolina-based composer with an eclectic style drawing on her broad background in classical, jazz, musical theater, and sacred music. Her compositions have been performed throughout the United States by ensembles such as the Argus String Quartet, the North-South Consonance, the Great Woods Symphony, and members of the Raleigh Symphony. Her most popular piece “Daughter of the Stars,” for string orchestra, placed second in the 2020 American Prize for Composition (pops/light music division.) Her piece, “When Music Sounds,” won second place in the Huntsville Master Chorale Composition Competition, making her the first woman to final in this annual competition.


    As a collaborative pianist, Heather works with the Appalachian Chorale under Dr. Davaughn Miller in addition to accompanying an undergraduate vocal methods class, local school choruses, and the choir at St. Luke’s UMC in Hickory, NC. She also hosts The Musicking Community Podcast and maintains a private teaching studio.

    www.heatherniemisavage.com
    https://www.facebook.com/heather.savage.75
    @heatherniemisavage.composer


    Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review!

    Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!

    Theme music by DreamVance.

    I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website. https://jennetingle.com/work-with-me

    I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!

    Your portfolio career is YOURS to design. If you are seeking inspiration, grab the first chapter of my book for FREE at the link below! You are allowed to thrive, and your artistry MATTERS.

    https://jennetingle.kit.com/c6e4009529

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    43 mins
  • Sam Reti: Founder of Muzie and Hiyve
    Dec 18 2025

    Sam Reti is a founder, musician, and creator behind Muzie.Live and Hiyve.io. He’s helped power over 250,000 online lessons and is now building AI-native video tools designed to reinvent how people meet and collaborate.

    You can explore Hiyve at https://www.hiyve.io/music or connect with sam at sam@hiyve.io


    Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review!

    Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!

    Theme music by DreamVance.

    I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website. https://jennetingle.com/work-with-me

    I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!

    Your portfolio career is YOURS to design. If you are seeking inspiration, grab the first chapter of my book for FREE at the link below! You are allowed to thrive, and your artistry MATTERS.

    https://jennetingle.kit.com/c6e4009529

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    38 mins
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