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In this conversation with Pallavi Mahidhara, an Indian-American pianist and mental health advocate. We explore the importance of mental health awareness in the performing arts, the challenges of traditional music education, and the journey of creating a podcast focused on these themes.

Pallavi shares her personal experiences and insights on self-care, discipline, and the connection between personal values and artistic identity, emphasizing the need for a supportive environment for musicians.

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https://www.pallavimahidhara.com/
https://theconsciousartist.substack.com/

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The recommendations in this episode:

• On Purpose, a podcast by Jay Shetty
• A Slight Change of Plans, a podcast by Dr. Maya Shankar

María Alejandra OFF-TOPIC es una plataforma para músicos, artistas y creativos independientes que explora el lado OFF-TOPIC de la música y la creatividad: https://linktr.ee/maofftopic

En este episodio, converso con Dalina Ugarte, una destacada violinista venezolana, sobre su trayectoria musical, la maternidad y cómo ha conciliado ambas facetas. Dalina comparte sus recuerdos musicales de la infancia, su decisión de dedicarse al violín, su experiencia estudiando en Viena y los desafíos que enfrentó durante la pandemia.

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Instagram: @ugartedalina

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Las recomendaciones en este episodio:

• The Fretless (grupo musical).
• Paul Desenne: Suite Venezolana. Dalina Ugarte & Alfredo Ovalles https://youtu.be/vcimR3mS3bc?si=1cpH9VymbeaPiCRv

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In this episode with Anni Kallioniemi, a cellist and social media expert, we talk about the intersection of music and online presence. We discuss the importance of authenticity in branding, the challenges musicians face in self-promotion, and the evolution of social media in the music industry.

Explore more of guest's work: https://www.annigrid.com
@annigrid on Instagram.

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The recommendations in this episode:

• Book: The Hero and the Outlaw - Margaret Mark and Carol S. Pearson.
• Teatro alla Flopera (content creator).
• Thrilled to Announce (podcast).

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En este episodio, converso con la multifacética Maiah Ocando sobre la creatividad, la autenticidad y los desafíos de ser artista en la era digital.

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Las recomendaciones en este episodio:
Serie: Beverly Hills, 90210

María Alejandra OFF-TOPIC is a platform for independent musicians, artists and creatives that explores the OFF-TOPIC side of music and creativity: https://linktr.ee/maofftopic

In this conversation, Bernhard Kerres explores the intrinsic motivations behind music creation, questioning what drives individuals to practice and perform.

He emphasizes the importance of discovering a deeper purpose in music, which can lead to a more profound expression and connection with audiences. The discussion highlights the transformative journey of understanding one's musical voice and the impact it can have on building an audience.

Explore more of guest's work: https://www.bernhardkerres.com/

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Recommendations:

• Book: Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult.

María Alejandra OFF-TOPIC is a platform for independent musicians, artists and creatives that explores the OFF-TOPIC side of music and creativity: https://linktr.ee/maofftopic

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"lied" - A Sound Experience Book your ticket now: https://anamorfosi.online

Basel, 20.10.2025

Lausanne, 25.10.2025

María Alejandra OFF-TOPIC is a podcast about the non-musical things around music. In this episode, I'm joined by Umberto Beccaria, my partner in life and in anamorfosi, to discuss our first tour, 'Lied.' We share our creative process, the challenges we faced, the music we will perform, and our next steps.

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