Yumi Kendall
2024-03-29
Self-Actualization

Play is Learning w/ Yumi Kendall

This week Scott is joined by Assistant Principal Cellist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Yumi Kendall. They discuss classical music's role in human flourishing and human transcendence, how life changes once you're a mother, and the sublime coincidence of Yumi occupying the same chair as Scott's grandfather in the Philadelphia Orchestra. 2:01-The Suzuki Method 7:53-What Is A Waldorf Education? 12:19-Yumi's Crystalizing Experience With The Cello 15:59-What Does Talent Mean? 25:33-What Are The Characteristics Of A Creative Musician? 32:28-What Are Tiers Of Transcendence? 40:32-The Importance of Self Compassion 42:12-How Can We Cultivate Healthy Organizations? 48:59-How Motherhood Has Enriched Yumi's Life

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Yumi Kendall

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Yumi Kendall is an American cellist who has served as assistant principal cello of The Philadelphia Orchestra since 2004 and is on the cello faculty of the Curtis Institute of Music. She also holds a master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania's Master of Applied Positive Psychology program, through which she bridges music and the science of well-being.

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