
hi, i’m rob. i'm a percussionist in the met opera in new york city, and my goal is to help you win an orchestra audition quicker and easier than i did. during my decade-long career of (mostly) failed auditions, i've struggled through disappointment, rejection, intense nerves, and hopelessness. but i've personally overcome each of these to win my job. i've also helped musicians all over the world b... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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“it was either this job or no job.”
today i’m sharing a crazy audition win story with you.
in 2019, a cellist named maria reached out to me about her audition struggles. on paper, she was the “worst audition candidate ever” (her words). she had 2 s... more
getting audition comments is incredibly frustrating.
you’ll get an email from the personnel manager and it’ll say something like:
Hi ___,
A judge from your audition committee gave you this feedback:
“some good things. voted no”
I hope that... more
how would you actually prepare yourself to record an entire classical music album in one session?
it’s been 10 years, but i still have the detailed, day-by-day practice schedule i used to prepare for the recording of my debut album, delécluse: douz... more
my first day at interlochen summer camp, i was placed dead last in the lowest orchestra.
BOOM. a gut punch, right at the beginning of camp.
the great percussionists of the world had gone through interlochen. chris lamb. scott stevens. greg zuber... more
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What a great episode on designing the audition-winning lifestyle. Specifics and story interweave to inspire, instruct, and, I believe, change lives.
Looking forward to driving forward, having the road to ultimate musical growth clarified and enlivened by Rob’s narrative.
These podcasts are so great! Listening to the special guests is so motivating and provides a source of inspiration for all muscicians out there. I have listened and re-listened to most of them so far. Highly recommend!
What an inspiring hour listening to you interview Jim Markey. Lots to think about and put into practice. Keep the great podcasts coming! 👏
While the content of this podcast is excellent, I must say that “Log Cabin Blues” by George Hamilton Green is the best use of my ragtime xylophone so far. I challenge all Rob Knopper’s listeners to request additional xylophone music for him to play on the show.
As always, Rob helps listeners to tackle their audition roadblocks with specific, helpful, and constructive advice. Through blog posts, YouTube videos, premium courses, and now a podcast, he’s continued to share his expertise to fellow driven musicians.
Also, nice recording of the intro segment “Log Cabin Blues!”










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