Nerds On Tour is a weekly interview podcast. Host Abraham Levitan talks with music people about money, motivation, and the rest of life.
Nerds On Tour is a labor of love, meant to fill a void of mentorship and “from-the-trenches” advice that Abraham noticed as a younger, touring musician. It offers a place to get honest, funny, and occasionally wonky tips from great artists about health, money management, and creative workflow and habits.
Classical percussionist Patti Niemi gives an insider’s account of surviving Juilliard, enduring high-pressure auditions, and getting a tenured position with an orchestra.She’s battled serious anxiety issues throughout.