Drifting Off with Joe Pera: A Sleep Podcast
Season 1 Ep. 8: Music Shop ft. Karima Walker
Sep 4, 2023
Karima Walker, musician and composer, and Ben Boyar, music store owner, discuss the unique sound and influence of the clarinet, Lucille Ball's saxophone playing, and strategies for persuading someone to learn the instrument.
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Quick takeaways
- Local music shops create a unique atmosphere with the smell of sheet music and bow resin, and owners warm up to customers when they show interest in specific instruments.
- Music store owner Ben Boyer's dream of collecting and teaching all different instruments has become a reality, attracting renowned artists and considering factors like physical attributes and personal preferences when pairing students with instruments.
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The Allure of Local Music Shops
Karima Walker's music evokes memories of local music shops that sell used instruments and refurbish guitars. A distinct smell of sheet music and bow resin in these stores creates a unique atmosphere. The owner of such a shop warms up to customers when they express interest in specific instruments. Karima herself took up the clarinet for this episode due to its beautiful sound and comparisons to a smaller mammal like a beaver. The clarinet has also been featured in classical music, such as Sergei Prokofiev's symphony 'Peter and the Wolf', where it embodies the character of a cat.
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