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Artistry with Heart: A Musician’s Wellness Podcast
Hosted by Stephanie Lynne Bernards · EN
Artistry with Heart is a show that goes beyond the curtain and into the musician's mind.
Through the stories of musicians, performers, and educators, Artistry with Heart navigates the complex themes of finding the courage to be vulnerable, and understanding what it means to create with compassion and authenticity, while creating resources that aims to inspire all creatives and make music accessible to all.
The show is hosted by Stephanie Bernards, and is produced and edited by Vic Billones.
Available on all platforms with new episodes every first Thursday of the month
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We are building a support community for creatives. Putting yourself out there takes courage, and this podcast was created to help support you! If you have any questions or stories you’d like to share, email artistrywithheart1@gmail.com.
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Shaping Musicians' Wellness with Dr. Spencer Hartman
Sep 300:50:09Tap to summarizeWhat if music education put wellness first? Dr. Spencer Hartman shares how authenticity, wellness, and joy can reshape music education. In this episode of Artistry with Heart, host Stephanie Lynne Bernards sits down with Dr. Spencer Hartman — flutist, educator, pianist, and passionate advocate for musicians’ wellness. Spencer shares his late start on the flute, his journey from a small state school in Pennsylvania to earning a DMA at Texas Tech (where he now serves as Assistant Professor of Flute), and his mission to support the next generation of musicians. Together, they explore: 🎶 Spencer’s unconventional path to the flute and academia 🌱 Why musician wellness must be prioritized alongside artistry 🧘 How body mapping, yoga, and movement practices shape his teaching 💡 Challenging outdated academic norms with authenticity and joy 🌍 His vision as president of the Association of Body Mapping Education Spencer’s story is a reminder that music education can be rigorous and human — creating a sustainable, supportive path for artists to thrive.
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Unmasking the Artist with Katie Jacobson
Aug 6, 202500:51:23Tap to summarizeVocalist and interdisciplinary artist Katie Jacobson shares a powerful journey of creativity, chronic pain, and late-in-life autism diagnosis. From early jazz training to stepping away from music school and eventually returning on her own terms, Katie reflects on how injury, burnout, and masking shaped—and ultimately deepened—her relationship with music. Her honesty and insight offer a moving reminder that healing and artistry are deeply intertwined.
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Dream Country Disco: A Genre of Her Own with Megan Diana
Jul 9, 202500:51:52Tap to summarizeWhat happens when you let go of the rules and make music that feels like you? In this episode, Megan Diana opens up about her journey from classical training to pioneering her own genre: Dream Country Disco. From playing in hotel lobbies to founding her non-profit, Piano Push Play, and writing an album while isolated in a cabin, Megan shares what it means to create with heart, curiosity, and courage. Whether you're an artist, a dreamer, or someone who’s ever felt stuck between genres or expectations, Megan’s story will remind you that magic happens when you give yourself permission to explore. -------------------------------------- Megan Diana is a singer, songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist, pioneering a new music genre: Dream Country Disco. She is also the founder of Piano Push Play, a Portland-based organization that since 2013, has been working with local piano companies to rescue old pianos and transform them into works of art for the world to enjoy. Her debut album, Woman in My Head, was released in 2018, but it was her sophomore album, Cabin Fever, that gave birth to the genre she is pioneering today. Megan Diana is currently on tour all over the US. https://www.megandiana.com/
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The Art of Live Performance with Lucie Burns
Jun 5, 202500:53:09Tap to summarize🎙️ In This Episode of Artistry with Heart, I sit down with Lucie Burns—industry-leading performance coach, speaker, and bestselling author of The Art of Live Performance Unlocked. Lucie is the founder of Stage Ready Artists and host of The Singing Buddha Podcast. Named “a performance coach to follow” by LA Weekly, she’s been featured in two television documentaries for her transformational work with musicians. With nearly 30 years in the industry, Lucie takes a holistic and intuitive approach to artistry—nurturing the person behind the performer and honoring the powerful connection between mind, body, and emotion. As the artist, songwriter, and producer behind Lazy Hammock, Lucie has topped the World Chill Lounge charts four times, released 11 self-produced albums, and reached over 25 million streams. Her music has been licensed to major labels and TV networks including Sony BMG, Ministry of Sound, Hed Kandi, and EMI. Whether you're navigating stage fright, searching for flow, or reconnecting to your voice, this conversation is an invitation to honor your artistry from the inside out. 🌿 This episode is brought to you by the Association for Body Mapping Education. Learn more about how healthy movement can transform your musicianship at bodymap.org. ---------------------- To support our production with a donation and receive a free journal prompt and a shoutout on a future episode, visit coff.ee/artistrywithheart
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