Blind Notes

Podcast by Blind Travel Foundation

English

Technology & science

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About Blind Notes

Blind Notes is a podcast exploring how blind musicians learn, memorize, and interpret music. Hosted by internationally acclaimed concert pianist Ignasi Cambra—who has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Concertgebouw—the series features intimate conversations with blind musicians and the mentors who shaped their artistry. From classical to jazz, from Juilliard to community music schools, Blind Notes asks the questions that matter: How do you learn music without sight? What unique challenges shape a blind musician's career? And what can sighted musicians learn from their blind colleagues? Produced with support from the Blind Travel Foundation, this series features conversations with: David Lai – Blind pianist from Beijing, doctoral student at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, and 2025 Performance Today Young Artist in Residence. Julia LaGrand – Blind violinist and disability advocate who has performed on NPR's From the Top and collaborated with Itzhak Perlman. Terry Shimazu – Blind jazz pianist and organist based in Austin, Texas. Born in Kyoto, Japan, Terry is a Berklee College of Music graduate who has performed with Manhattan Transfer, Take Six, Kevin Mahogany, and Walter Beasley. Interviewed during the 2025 Blind Travel Summit in Austin. Jerome Lowenthal – Legendary pianist and longtime Juilliard professor who taught Ignasi during his masters studies. Jennifer Apsel – Piano teacher at the Filomen M. D'Agostino Greenberg Music School with over 30 years of experience. Students from the Filomen M. D'Agostino Greenberg Music School – The only community music school in the United States dedicated to serving blind and visually impaired musicians, founded in 1913. Through immersive sound design and candid conversations, Blind Notes offers listeners a new way of experiencing music—and a deeper understanding of what it means to pursue art without sight.

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A Musician's Sound Journey

In this debut episode, blind classical pianist Ignasi Cambra introduces his new podcast series exploring the lives and professional journeys of visually impaired musicians. Recording from New York City, Cambra—a Juilliard graduate who has performed with the world's leading orchestras—shares his personal history and explains how he uses Braille music and audio recordings to navigate the world of performance. Through an immersive sound walk, he invites listeners to experience the city through his ears while introducing the themes he'll explore throughout the series: learning techniques, the role of specialized teachers, professional identity, and how blindness shapes a career in music. Ultimately, Cambra encourages aspiring musicians to follow their intuition and defines his artistry by the music itself rather than his disability. Featured Quote "I never chose to be a pianist. And I'm not really a pianist—I play piano, but it's scary to define yourself as something... If music feels right, it's probably for a reason. And if it's really calling you, you should probably do it." — Ignasi Cambra About the Blind Travel Foundation The Blind Travel Foundation's mission is to empower individuals to imagine, design, and lead impactful travel projects that elevate the blind and visually impaired community. These projects not only expand personal horizons but also drive positive change and demonstrate the creativity, innovation, and independence of individuals who are blind and visually impaired. Go to BlindTravel.org/Apply [http://BlindTravel.org/Apply] to learn more! Photo Description of the podcast cover image: Ignasi Cambra is seated indoors on a low bench, turned slightly to one side with a calm, reflective expression. He is wearing a light-colored jacket over a shirt. Beside him, at his feet, is a black guide dog resting attentively. The setting is simple and modern, with wood-paneled walls and soft natural light entering from the side. This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

26 Jan 2026 - 19 min

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