040 Abby Lannan – Letting Go of "Serious Music" and Other Healthy Listening Habits

The Happy Musicians Podcast

Abby Lannan aka the Goofy Euph, and I talk through healthy listening habits and what it means to play "serious music". Abby is a classically-trained euphonium player with a masters degree, and she plays video game music. Why are musicians so hung up on what art counts as "serious"? How do university programs contribute to this obsession? How can we enjoy listening to music again? How can we share music suggestions and guide listeners without sounding like snobs? Abby's got some answers for us.