Kimberlee Dray's guest appearances

Kimberlee Dray

The Mind Over Finger Podcast

The Musician's Toolbox

B4 The Stage

Sarah Whitney

Don Greene

Jason Heath

Sarah Kenner

Nathan Cole

Jennet Ingle

Denise Tryon

Kate Kayaian

Amy Beth Horman

Eli Epstein

Jamie Parker

James Ehnes

Robert deMaine

David Eby

Matt Landry

OwlTail

Kimberlee Dray is a performing musician who experienced hearing loss due to Ménière's disease. After studying music in college and switching to an English major, picking her violin back up became therapeutic and helpful for her condition. Listen to Kimberlee encourage being a doer, making a tribe for yourself, and serving others.  In this episode, we talked about: 1. Meniere's Disease 2. Self-marketing and management 3. Intentionality with choosing repertoire 4. Serving the donors  |MENTIONED|  The Podcast Editors  Find your host, Grace Lamb, on social media: Website Youtube  Tiktok follow on IG: @B4thestage + @gracesviolin If you have any questions or topics you would like covered on the show, please contact me at b4thestage@gmail.com Podcast edited by Galle Studios  ---   This episode is sponsored by  · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast.  https://anchor.fm/app  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/b4thestage/message

Kimberlee Dray is a performing musician who experienced hearing loss due to Ménière's disease. After studying music in college and switching to an English major, picking her violin back up became therapeutic and helpful for her condition. Listen to Kimberlee encourage being a doer, making a tribe for yourself, and serving others. In this episode, we talked about: 1. Meniere's Disease 2. Self-marketing and management 3. Intentionality with choosing repertoire 4. Serving the donors |MENTIONED|  <a href="//thepodcasteditors.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Podcast Editors</a> Find your host, Grace Lamb, on social media: <a href="http://ginaluciani.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/ginaluciani" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube </a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ginalucianiflute" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Tiktok</a> follow on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/b4thestage/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@B4thestage</a> + <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gracesviolin/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@gracesviolin</a> If you have any questions or topics you would like covered on the show, please contact me at <a href="mailto:b4thestage@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">b4thestage@gmail.com</a> Podcast edited by <a href="https://www.gallestudios.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Galle Studios</a> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/app</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/b4thestage/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/b4thestage/message</a>

Kimberlee Dray and Serving Your Community

What is going on everyone?!? We are so excited to talk to Kimberlee Dray once again, and this time, you can ACTUALLY hear her. We finally got back to re-recording this... we were so sad that the audio last time was horrible because Kimberlee is always SO MUCH fun to talk to, and we talked about so many things this time. Some of the topics were from our previous convo (although, they will basically be new because of the audio issue), and some of the topics are new. We talked about: why we need to perform for the non-musicians rather than the magicians, what directions Kimberlee will be taking in the new year, and how we can change our mindset on performing. We hope you enjoy this episode, and let us know what you think!  Kimberlee's Website: http://kimberleedray.com Kimberlee's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greencasegirl/?hl=en Kimberlee's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/611434913027504  Our MEGALINK to EVERYTHING: https://linktr.ee/themusicianstoolbox Email: themusicianstoolboxpodcast@gmail.com P.S. We would LOVE a Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox/support

What is going on everyone?!? We are so excited to talk to Kimberlee Dray once again, and this time, you can ACTUALLY hear her. We finally got back to re-recording this... we were so sad that the audio last time was horrible because Kimberlee is always SO MUCH fun to talk to, and we talked about so many things this time. Some of the topics were from our previous convo (although, they will basically be new because of the audio issue), and some of the topics are new. We talked about: why we need to perform for the non-musicians rather than the magicians, what directions Kimberlee will be taking in the new year, and how we can change our mindset on performing. We hope you enjoy this episode, and let us know what you think! Kimberlee's Website: <a href="http://kimberleedray.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://kimberleedray.com</a> Kimberlee's Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/greencasegirl/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/greencasegirl/?hl=en</a> Kimberlee's Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/611434913027504" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/611434913027504</a> Our MEGALINK to EVERYTHING: <a href="https://linktr.ee/themusicianstoolbox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/themusicianstoolbox</a> Email: themusicianstoolboxpodcast@gmail.com P.S. We would LOVE a Voice Message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/themusicianstoolbox/support</a>

016 Kimberlee Dray: "STOP Playing for the Magicians" and 2021 Directions

065 Kimberlee Dray: Adaptability &amp; Mission in Music Making I’m incredibly happy that my guest today is violinist and composer Kimberlee Dray!  Kimberlee is an incredible example of adaptability, resourcefulness, and courage in the face of adversity, and I can’t think of a better message to share today than her story! In this episode, Kimberlee talks about her return to music – how she answered the call and how she let no obstacles stand in the way of her following her dream path. Kimberlee strives to wake others who have allowed their music to lapse, inviting them back and standing as witness of the power of music to heal. She hopes her music will illustrate the potential of motivated work and the possibilities when one answers an inner call. I drew so much inspiration from my conversation with Kimberlee, and I know you will too!  Let’s go to the show!   Join the Mind Over Finger Tribe  HERE! Don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter to get your free guide to a super productive practice using the metronome!  This guide is the perfect entry point to help you bring more mindfulness and efficiency into your practice and it’s filled with tips and tricks on how to use that wonderful tool to take your practicing and your playing to new heights!   Visit the Mind Over Finger Resources’ page to check out amazing books recommended by my podcast guests, as well as my favorite websites, cds, the podcasts I like to listen to, and the practice and podcasting tools I use every day!     More about Kimberlee:   Website: http://kimberleedray.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greencasegirl/ The Share Music Society on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/611434913027504/   Kimberlee in the news:  https://fiddlershop.com/blogs/fiddlershop-blog/fiddlershops-music-is-for-everyone-series-kimberlee-dray  https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/a-vision-and-a-violin-yakima-woman-takes-a-non/article_06d9cfad-22c5-5ed5-9534-142a87b43f99.html     As the eldest of twelve children, family was always a central theme for violinist Kimberlee Dray. When music dreams naturally gave way to parenthood, Kimberlee followed the rhythm until she was diagnosed with Menieres Disease. Healing took the form of a highly motivated return to the violin; her subsequent dedication eventually lessened symptoms and brought on a remission. Kimberlee’s offbeat path led to performances in masterclass for luminaries such as Joseph Silverstein and Elmar Oliveira, to study with Aaron Rosand at Summit Music Festival and Sherry Kloss at the Heifetz Symposium, culminating in a three-year commute from Seattle to New York City to train with Nina Beilina of the Mannes School of Music. Juggling four children and advanced violin study required healthy doses of negotiating and creativity, bribes, begging, freezer meals. Prior to her ten-year hiatus, Kimberlee was honored with the Clark Mathesius music scholarship, studying with Nell Gotkovsky at Brigham Young University, ultimately graduating in English literature. Kimberlee has been honored to solo with orchestras and perform for recital series throughout the United States. She has premiered her own composition for solo violin at The Salon in Philadelphia and completed a commission for violin and piano premiered by Sherry Kloss at the Jascha Heifetz Symposium. She recorded a work for solo violin by Christopher Lacy and seeks opportunities to collaborate with other contemporary composers. An active recitalist, Kimberlee is particularly fond of lesser known works from twentieth-century American composers. Kimberlee strives to wake others who have allowed their music to lapse, inviting them back and standing as witness of the power of music to heal. She hopes her music will illustrate the potential of motivated work and the possibilities when one answers an inner call.     If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on iTunes!  I truly appreciate your support! Visit www.mindoverfinger.com for information about past and future podcasts, and for more resources on mindful practice. Join the Mind Over Finger Tribe here!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfingertribe/     THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show’s musical theme!  Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. Also a HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly!   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/

065 Kimberlee Dray: Adaptability &amp; Mission in Music Making I’m incredibly happy that my guest today is violinist and composer Kimberlee Dray!  Kimberlee is an incredible example of adaptability, resourcefulness, and courage in the face of adversity, and I can’t think of a better message to share today than her story! In this episode, Kimberlee talks about her return to music – how she answered the call and how she let no obstacles stand in the way of her following her dream path. Kimberlee strives to wake others who have allowed their music to lapse, inviting them back and standing as witness of the power of music to heal. She hopes her music will illustrate the potential of motivated work and the possibilities when one answers an inner call. I drew so much inspiration from my conversation with Kimberlee, and I know you will too!  Let’s go to the show! Join the Mind Over Finger Tribe  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfingertribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>! Don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter to get <a href="http://www.mindoverfinger.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">your free guide to a super productive practice</a> using the metronome!  This guide is the perfect entry point to help you bring more mindfulness and efficiency into your practice and it’s filled with tips and tricks on how to use that wonderful tool to take your practicing and your playing to new heights! Visit the <a href="https://www.mindoverfinger.com/resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mind Over Finger Resources</a>’ page to check out amazing books recommended by my podcast guests, as well as my favorite websites, cds, the podcasts I like to listen to, and the practice and podcasting tools I use every day! More about Kimberlee: Website: <a href="http://kimberleedray.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://kimberleedray.com/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/greencasegirl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/greencasegirl/</a> The Share Music Society on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/611434913027504/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/611434913027504/</a> Kimberlee in the news: <a href="https://fiddlershop.com/blogs/fiddlershop-blog/fiddlershops-music-is-for-everyone-series-kimberlee-dray" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://fiddlershop.com/blogs/fiddlershop-blog/fiddlershops-music-is-for-everyone-series-kimberlee-dray</a> <a href="https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/a-vision-and-a-violin-yakima-woman-takes-a-non/article_06d9cfad-22c5-5ed5-9534-142a87b43f99.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/a-vision-and-a-violin-yakima-woman-takes-a-non/article_06d9cfad-22c5-5ed5-9534-142a87b43f99.html</a> As the eldest of twelve children, family was always a central theme for violinist Kimberlee Dray. When music dreams naturally gave way to parenthood, Kimberlee followed the rhythm until she was diagnosed with Menieres Disease. Healing took the form of a highly motivated return to the violin; her subsequent dedication eventually lessened symptoms and brought on a remission. Kimberlee’s offbeat path led to performances in masterclass for luminaries such as Joseph Silverstein and Elmar Oliveira, to study with Aaron Rosand at Summit Music Festival and Sherry Kloss at the Heifetz Symposium, culminating in a three-year commute from Seattle to New York City to train with Nina Beilina of the Mannes School of Music. Juggling four children and advanced violin study required healthy doses of negotiating and creativity, bribes, begging, freezer meals. Prior to her ten-year hiatus, Kimberlee was honored with the Clark Mathesius music scholarship, studying with Nell Gotkovsky at Brigham Young University, ultimately graduating in English literature. Kimberlee has been honored to solo with orchestras and perform for recital series throughout the United States. She has premiered her own composition for solo violin at The Salon in Philadelphia and completed a commission for violin and piano premiered by Sherry Kloss at the Jascha Heifetz Symposium. She recorded a work for solo violin by Christopher Lacy and seeks opportunities to collaborate with other contemporary composers. An active recitalist, Kimberlee is particularly fond of lesser known works from twentieth-century American composers. Kimberlee strives to wake others who have allowed their music to lapse, inviting them back and standing as witness of the power of music to heal. She hopes her music will illustrate the potential of motivated work and the possibilities when one answers an inner call. If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review on iTunes!  I truly appreciate your support! Visit <a href="http://www.mindoverfinger.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mindoverfinger.com</a> for information about past and future podcasts, and for more resources on mindful practice. Join the Mind Over Finger Tribe here!  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfingertribe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfingertribe/</a> THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer <a href="https://composerjim.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jim Stephenson</a> who graciously provided the show’s musical theme!  Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. Also a HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly! MIND OVER FINGER: <a href="http://www.mindoverfinger.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mindoverfinger.com</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/</a>

065 Kimberlee Dray: Adaptability & Mission in Music Making