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"Skip the Repeat" is a podcast hosted by pianist Kai Talim. Through storytelling, we discover how these artists and creatives came to be the people they are today. Enjoy!

Jul 31, 2018

Bryan Lee is a gamer. Bryan talks to Kai about growing up in Philadelphia and attending the Curtis Institute of Music, his love for instruments and bows, and how he first met Joel Link, the other violinist in the quartet. They also talk about what traveling as the Dover Quartet is like, what he learned through the...


Jul 24, 2018

Ida Kavafian loves the color purple. Ida talks to Kai about growing up in Istanbul and going through the Cyprus Riots with her family, playing the same instrument as her sister, and how she started breeding and training Hungarian Vizsla dogs. They also discuss the importance of having a hobby, the time she played...


Jul 17, 2018

Steven Tenenbom is a passionate golfer. Steven talks to Kai about his upbringing in Phoenix, how golf helps keep him in shape, and the moment he knew he wanted to be in music for the rest of his life. They also discuss his obsession with the Guarneri Quartet and its violist Michael Tree, the state of music education in...


Jul 10, 2018

Justin Kagan is a Detroit Tigers fan, even though he grew up in the Bronx. Justin talks to Kai about starting the cello on his own terms, how he ended up living in Toluca, Mexico, and how a small coffee shop right across the hall during his time there opened his mind to the world of coffee. Justin and Kai discuss the...


Jul 3, 2018

Christine Rocas was on the national team of the Philippines for rhythmic gymnastics. Christine talks to Kai about growing up in the Philippines and how she was introduced to ballet. They discuss having siblings who are pursuing the same art form, what went into the decision for her to come to Chicago and become a part...