Episodes

  • Rube Goldberg's Orchestra

    Rube Goldberg's Orchestra
    May 31 2024
    What makes music, music? How do we recognize one tradition of music from another? And what are we as songwriters creating when we create music?
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    7 mins
  • We Make Paper Hats

    We Make Paper Hats
    Oct 14 2023
    When fame was your only plan - and you've long-since forgone fame - what's the point of being a musician?
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    5 mins
  • Artificial Intelligence and Songwriting

    Artificial Intelligence and Songwriting
    Jul 18 2023
    We seem to be talking a lot about artificial intelligence and its effect on creatives. But are we sure we understand what artificial intelligence is? This article delves into some of the more practical, non-sensationalized facts about what AI currently is and what it is not.
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    17 mins
  • Smile Because it Happened

    Smile Because it Happened
    Jul 13 2022
    Continuing to discuss musical ideation, creativity and making the most of your limited creative time.
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    12 mins
  • Thinking Musically

    Thinking Musically
    Jun 21 2022
    Music is a physical act. But how can we engage our brains in a way that will expand our minds as well as our musicianship?
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    13 mins