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And then, of course, go practice. ]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/43c12779-2ff9-4471-93d2-4be169eae552/trained-5.jpg</url><title>The Trained Musician™</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.instagram.com/robert.bosworth.music]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/43c12779-2ff9-4471-93d2-4be169eae552/trained-5.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Robert Bosworth</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Robert Bosworth</itunes:author><description>Sometimes he talks to guests. Sometimes he talks to himself. Either way, come along for the ride as Robert Bosworth dives deep into the craft, quirks, and chaos that make up life as a Trained Musician™️.  

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You know the one...</p><p>Join your opinionated (but experienced) host for a deep dive into assembling an audition binder that can quietly make—or break—your audition.</p><p>From missing bass clefs to flying paper clips, these real-world tips show how you can set yourself up for success before you even sing a single note.</p><p>Help your pianist help YOU. Put together a binder worth the money it took to print a few double-sided pages. </p><p>And then, of course, go practice.</p><p>Stay connected:</p><p>📱 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/robert.bosworth.music" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Robert.Bosworth.Music</a></p><p>👉 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>🎵 Intro/Outro music by Robert Bosworth, Trained Musician™️</p><p>🎙️ Produced by: <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/phmediastudio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">phMediaStudio, LLC</a></u></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Attention singers: ever gotten THAT look from your audition pianist when you hand over your music? You know the one...</p><p>Join your opinionated (but experienced) host for a deep dive into assembling an audition binder that can quietly make—or break—your audition.</p><p>From missing bass clefs to flying paper clips, these real-world tips show how you can set yourself up for success before you even sing a single note.</p><p>Help your pianist help YOU. Put together a binder worth the money it took to print a few double-sided pages. </p><p>And then, of course, go practice.</p><p>Stay connected:</p><p>📱 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/robert.bosworth.music" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Robert.Bosworth.Music</a></p><p>👉 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>🎵 Intro/Outro music by Robert Bosworth, Trained Musician™️</p><p>🎙️ Produced by: <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/phmediastudio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">phMediaStudio, LLC</a></u></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.instagram.com/robert.bosworth.music]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d629fb2-a972-4e77-b274-94f93d86894d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/fa0cb44e-255b-4d25-9abc-94ca76488a24/trained-9.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5d629fb2-a972-4e77-b274-94f93d86894d.mp3" length="18805216" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>15:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode></item><item><title>A Chat with Soula Parassidis</title><itunes:title>A Chat with Soula Parassidis</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, your humble host is joined by Soula Parassidis, singer AND musician, to discuss the importance of protecting your mental health amidst a busy performance career, daring to defy the Norms of the typical “classical musician”, and, of course, certain recent comments made by Tim Night Shyamalan, among many other stimulating topics. </p><p>Follow Soula’s adventures at:</p><p>Soula Parassidis: <u><a href="http://www.soulaparassidis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.soulaparassidis.com</a></u> </p><p>Living Opera: <u><a href="http://www.livingopera.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.livingopera.org</a></u></p><p>New Release: <em><u><a href="https://youtu.be/xULb1glVs3M?si=0yqlO3BRJz_smjfB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">O Lola</a></u></em></p><p><br></p><p>And then, of course, go practice.</p><p>Stay connected:</p><p>📱 Instagram: <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/robert.bosworth.music" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Robert.Bosworth.Music</a></u></p><p>👉 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>🎵 Intro/Outro music by Robert Bosworth, Trained Musician™️</p><p>🎙️ Produced by: <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/phmediastudio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">phMediaStudio, LLC</a></u></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, your humble host is joined by Soula Parassidis, singer AND musician, to discuss the importance of protecting your mental health amidst a busy performance career, daring to defy the Norms of the typical “classical musician”, and, of course, certain recent comments made by Tim Night Shyamalan, among many other stimulating topics. </p><p>Follow Soula’s adventures at:</p><p>Soula Parassidis: <u><a href="http://www.soulaparassidis.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.soulaparassidis.com</a></u> </p><p>Living Opera: <u><a href="http://www.livingopera.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.livingopera.org</a></u></p><p>New Release: <em><u><a href="https://youtu.be/xULb1glVs3M?si=0yqlO3BRJz_smjfB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">O Lola</a></u></em></p><p><br></p><p>And then, of course, go practice.</p><p>Stay connected:</p><p>📱 Instagram: <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/robert.bosworth.music" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Robert.Bosworth.Music</a></u></p><p>👉 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>🎵 Intro/Outro music by Robert Bosworth, Trained Musician™️</p><p>🎙️ Produced by: <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/phmediastudio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">phMediaStudio, LLC</a></u></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.instagram.com/robert.bosworth.music]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">58bf2ef0-7a87-43b4-9956-d512f7895670</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/ef53384e-c4ca-423d-9373-9c285b5a028d/RBTM-Episode-2.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/58bf2ef0-7a87-43b4-9956-d512f7895670.mp3" length="59245216" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>49:22</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Deadlines: they’re real</title><itunes:title>Deadlines: they’re real</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Look out, everyone. He figured out how to use his new microphone. (Kind of…)</p><p>Join your mildly irritated host, Robert Bosworth, as he pontificates on the importance and reality of deadlines and their existence in the wild world of the Trained Musician. </p><p>Learn how to clearly identify your deadlines and build a realistic plan of attack to help yourself conquer even the most potentially nauseating of projects. </p><p>And then, of course, go practice. </p><p>Stay connected:</p><p>📱 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/robert.bosworth.music" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Robert.Bosworth.Music</a></p><p>👉 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>🎵 Intro/Outro music by Robert Bosworth, Trained Musician™️</p><p>🎙️ Produced by: <u><a href="https://www.instagram.com/phmediastudio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">phMediaStudio, LLC</a></u></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Look out, everyone. He figured out how to use his new microphone. 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