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Classically Training

Booking Overview

This is an educational classical-music interview show in which a curious host brings beginner questions to composers, conductors, broadcasters, and other classical-music experts. Credible pitch candidates include accessible composers, conductors, performers, music educators, and commentators who can clearly explain the fundamentals of classical music; booking difficulty is low because the show features working professionals rather than highly prominent celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 7

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 57.7k subscribers

Instagram: 6.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@americanpublicmedia.org

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working professionals with expertise in classical music, especially composers, conductors, performers, educators, and classical-music broadcasters
Required Achievements:  
Professional composing experience, Professional conducting experience, Classical-music broadcasting or educational experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Dan Nass - How Composers Develop Ideas And Organize Notes Into A Finished Composition

Janika Vandervelde - How Composers Develop Ideas And Organize Notes Into A Finished Composition

Shruthi Rajasekar - How Composers Develop Ideas And Organize Notes Into A Finished Composition

Valerie Kahler - Classical Music Terminology, Including Symphonies, Preludes, Toccatas, And Opus Numbers

Hannah Schendel - How Conductors Use Movement To Start, Stop, Shape, And Set The Tempo Of An Orchestral Performance

Recent Topics

Classical Music, Music Education, Composition, Conducting, Music History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Classically Training
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Classically Training: What is opera?

September 28, 2026

There is nothing quite like opera: a full stage production where performers are asked to sing hours of music, in multiple languages, at the very top and bottom of their ranges, and all over a full orchestra. In this episode, Classically Training makes a trip to the Minnesota Opera to find out where this art form came from and how all the pieces come together. Related Items Episode 1: What is classical music? Episode 2: How did the notes on the...

Classically Training: How do composers compose?

June 29, 2026

All classical music started with a blank page. Before any piece is played or heard, someone has to create it. What does it take to organize all those notes into a final composition? In this episode, composers Shruthi Rajasekar, Janika Vandervelde, and Dan Nass take a seat at the Composers Roundtable to share how they turn their ideas into music. Related Items Episode 1: What is classical music? Episode 2: How did the notes on the piano get there...

Classically Training: “Sonatas, concertos, and preludes, oh my!”

September 29, 2025

Reading the title of a classical piece of music can make you feel like you are already behind. Symphony, prelude, toccata, opus, all those numbers.... Is it important to know what they mean? Performance Today host Valerie Kahler will help decode this confusing taxonomy and give some tips for the next time you open a concert program. Related Items Episode 1: What is classical music? Episode 2: How did the notes on the piano get there? ...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Classically Training?

Its publicly listed email is podcasts@americanpublicmedia.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Classically Training?

The publicly listed email for Classically Training: podcasts@americanpublicmedia.org.

How many listeners does Classically Training have?

Podseeker estimates Classically Training reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Classically Training?

Classically Training typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working professionals with expertise in classical music, especially composers, conductors, performers, educators, and classical-music broadcasters. Common among recent guests: Professional composing experience; Professional conducting experience; Classical-music broadcasting or educational experience. Recent guests include Dan Nass, Janika Vandervelde, and Shruthi Rajasekar.

How hard is it to get booked on Classically Training?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Classically Training cover?

Recent episodes cover Classical Music, Music Education, Composition, Conducting, and Music History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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