A long form conversation with multi-instrumentalist Miguel Atwood-Ferguson.

a conversation with composer, musician, and teacher Derrick Spiva.

A conversation with cellist Eric Byers.

Brett and Maria discuss the LOST Live concert, the Woolsey fires, her nonprofit, Malibu Friends of Music, her musical pedigree and much more.

A conversation with conductor Edwin Outwater.

A conversation with Beth Morrison, producer of contemporary opera, music-theater and multimedia experiences. Classical Chops studio is an Alternate Thursdays production. Special thanks to Savannah Tate for production assistance.

A holiday message and season 2 update from Brett Banducci.

A conversation with composer and pianist Richard Valitutto.

A conversation with composer, drummer and educator David T. Little.

A conversation with violinist and actress Lucia Micarelli. Lucia is best known for her collaborations with Josh Groban, Chris Botti and classic rock band Jethro Tull, and her role as Annie Talarico in HBO's Treme.

A lively conversation with cutting edge piano duo, Hocket.

A conversation with cellist Seth Parker Woods.

An in-depth conversation with Los Angeles based composer Dale Trumbore.

A conversation with Brooklyn-based composer Christopher Cerrone, a 2015 Rome Prize winner and 2014 Pulitzer Prize finalist.

A conversation with award-winning composer Jimmy López.

An in-depth conversation with pianist, composer, and author Adam Tendler.

A wide-ranging conversation with composer Nico Muhly about his music, the musicians who interpret it, and much more.

A podcast from ClassicalChops.org featuring in-depth conversations with classical music's leading luminaries.