Happy Holidays! Today's episode features Marisa Ishikawa, 2nd violinist of the Carpe Diem String Quartet. She and Ariana chat about quartet life, traveling, the steps they take to be able to make music together in the midst of the pandemic, and the innovative projects their group has in the works. 

Here's where you can find Marisa's website, and make sure to check out the Carpe Diem String Quartet, follow them on Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to their Youtube channel!

~Musical selection is the Christmas Song, arr. by Korine Fujiwara~

Episode 17 features musician power couple Gabrielle and Tommy Glass! Gabi (viola) and Tommy (baritone) share the story of their relationship, and how they navigate the ups and downs. They talk about what it's like to have two professional musicians in a relationship - the advantages and the difficulties! We also discuss the challenges of being freelance musicians in the current climate, and Sgt. Pepper Glass makes a special guest appearance.

Learn more about Polaris! Also follow them on Facebook and Instagram to get the latest news and announcements of their projects. Check out Tommy Glass's website.

Find Gabrielle and Tommy on Instagram,  and their dog Sgt. Pepper for some great canine content.

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On this mini episode, Ariana gets vulnerable and opens up about the challenges facing her and many others during this time. She shares about her struggles with motivation, comparison, and adjusting expectations. She also shares some ways that she's been dealing with these issues, like learning to adapt and having self-compassion. If this resonates with you, feel free to get in touch to share what you're going through and how you've been tackling your obstacles!

Check out the Carpe Diem String Quartet, follow them on Instagram and subscribe to their Youtube channel.

The closing tune is called "High Jig," taught to Ariana and Michael by Lily Honigberg and McKinley James from Folkway Workshop!

Thanks for listening! Hit that subscribe button and please rate, review, and share with your friends :) Send me a screenshot of your review or post on social media, and I'll send you some new podcast swag. New episodes uploaded on Fridays. Contact me with questions/suggestions via my website www.ariananelson.com Follow along on Instagram at @keeping.cup.with.ariana