Welcome to Episode 41 of Toot Your Own Horn: Music Matters! 🎵🎵 In this episode, we sit down with Igor Shakhman, a world-class clarinetist, passionate educator, and dynamic arts leader. Igor serves as the Executive Director of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA and has performed as a clarinet soloist and chamber musician all over the world. In our conversation, Igor shares his musical journey, lessons learned from working with some of the most respected musicians and conductors, and his vision for the future of community-based symphony orchestras. He brings a rare blend of artistic excellence and leadership, using his global perspective to inspire the next generation of musicians. Whether you’re an aspiring musician, a music educator, or simply a lover of the arts, this episode will leave you feeling inspired by Igor’s dedication to both his craft and his community. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Toot Your Own Horn: Music Matters! 📢 Please share your thoughts in the comments, and share this video! #WMA #CultureShift #MusicBreakthrough #MusicMatters #LisasClarinetShop #Inc500FemaleFoundersList2025 #Inc2025MidwestRegionalFastestGrowing #BestSmallBusinessesInAmericaTop100 #BetterYourBest #GetSeriO #TootYourOwnHorn #Clarinet #Flute #Saxophone #WindPlaying #WindRepairTrainingAcademy #IAEOU #MusicJobs #MusicIndustry #CO100SmallBusinessHonorees #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #ClarinetCommunity #LisaCanning #GarretJones #ArtsLeadership #MusicEducation #KalamazooSymphony #OrchestralLife #NonprofitLeadership #WorkingMusiciansAcademy