Join host, Juan Carlos Narvaez, in discussion about the trials and tribulations involved in buying a new instrument. The process of buying a professional instrument that will last long, be affordable and fit you best can be long and arduous, Juan Carlos and guest Ethan Nylander from the WVU Flute Studio discuss different strategies and identify common pitfalls that they've both experienced in the instrument market.  Have any additional opinions? Make sure to share the love by following the Play by Ear podcast on Instagram @playbyear.podcast Special thanks to Ethan Nylander for joining me on this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pbe-pod/support

Host, Juan Carlos Narvaez is joined by saxophonist Michelle Sanchez as they discuss the beginning of their musical journeys. They talk about issues of access and opportunity as well as their own personal experiences with gorwing up along their musical selves.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pbe-pod/support

Welcome to the Play by Ear podcast. In this inaugural episode, host Juan Carlos Narvaez introduces himself and the new podcast. He talks about what music means to him and some of the topics he plans on discussing with friends, colleagues and experts in the field of music.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pbe-pod/support