Balancing Music School, Teaching, and Metal with Quinn Biron Warren

22/05/2025 28 min
Balancing Music School, Teaching, and Metal with Quinn Biron Warren

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Arabella speaks with Quinn Biron Warren, a teaching instructor at AVS who is finishing his final year of music school while actively performing in a metal band and teaching voice students. The conversation explores the challenges and rewards of balancing formal music education with real-world musical pursuits, offering valuable insights for college-age musicians considering their educational and career paths. Quinn shares his journey from discovering metal music in sixth grade to becoming a vocal instructor specializing in distortion techniques, while discussing how he manages the demanding schedule of being a student, teacher, and performer simultaneously.Topics Covered:Balancing music school coursework with band rehearsals, performances, and teaching responsibilities.The pros and cons of formal music education versus self-directed learning.How teaching experience influences learning and provides different perspectives on music education.Scheduling strategies for managing multiple musical commitments and collaborative projects.The debate between curriculum-based versus individualized approaches to music instruction.Podcast Production by Podders: https://podders.io