Yumi Kendall

Yumi Kendall, Assistant Principal Cellist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, discusses classical music's impact on human flourishing and transcendence, motherhood's influence on her life, the Suzuki Method, Waldorf Education, defining talent, characteristics of creative musicians, tiers of transcendence, and the importance of self-compassion.

Yumi Kendall, the assistant principal cellist of the Philadelphia Orchestra and a faculty member at the Curtis Institute, shares her journey of turning challenges into growth. She discusses effective practice techniques, the balance between personal responsibilities and musical goals, and the transformative power of positivity in overcoming performance anxiety. Yumi emphasizes self-compassion, identifies the impact of negative self-talk, and advocates for change in the music industry towards greater diversity and inclusion.