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Episode 24 - The World Needs More Music. 29.08.2022 9:36 ↓

This episode discusses the idea of more new music coming into existence, and whether or not it is 'necessary'.  

Episode 23 - Special guest Dr. Dina McMillan 30.06.2022 1:15:45 ↓

Dr. Dina McMillan is an American social psychologist and domestic violence specialist. She received her BA from Hunter College in New York and both a masters and doctorate in social psychology from Stanford University in California. In 2007, after moving to Australia, Dr McMillan developed a ground-breaking program called Unmasking the Abuser. Dr. McMillan wrote a book on this topic called, But He...

Episode 22 - Special Guest Ted Gioia 10.03.2022 1:03:21 ↓

This episode features a conversation with music historian, author, musician, and musicologist Ted Gioia, with some concepts related to his book which I highly recommend: "Music: A Subversive History".

Episode 21 Resolve. 01.02.2022 10:49 ↓

This Episode talks about inner determination, or resolve, to propel toward action.

Episode 20 A New Beginning. Again. 01.01.2022 13:04 ↓

This episode talks about the new year, new beginnings, and our ways of thinking about it and moving forward. 

Episode 19 Auld Lang Syne / Closure. 26.12.2021 10:31 ↓

This Episode discusses endings, closure, and reflecting on demarcation points, as well as contemplative hindsight and how it may affect decision making, actions, changes, or stasis. 

Episode 18 Merry Christmas! 21.12.2021 11:28 ↓

This episode discusses aspects of Christmas. 

Episode 17 The Will To Purpose 10.12.2021 10:24 ↓

This Episode talks about the sense of purpose.

Episode 16 Solidarity and Consensus 15.10.2021 16:07 ↓

This Episode talks about Solidarity as a common ideal, recognizing tactics that divide, and standing together to achieve truthful consensus and societal cohesion. 

Episode 15 Special Guest Mahavishnu JohnMcLaughlin 21.06.2021 1:04:13 ↓

This episode features the iconic John McLaughlin discussing his history with Miles Davis, The Tony Williams Lifetime, The Mahavishnu Orchestra  and more, as well as his upcoming album "Liberation Time", due for release July 16, 2021. 

Episode 14 Chick Corea 12.02.2021 8:26 ↓

This Episode commemorates the late, great Chick Corea.  

Episode 13 Community 14.12.2020 12:33 ↓

Community in Society. Solidarity. 

Episode 12 Language and Media 17.10.2020 18:20 ↓

This Episode talks about Language, its use and influence, the lingual aspect of music, and media manipulation. 

Episode 11 Brandification and Relevance 05.04.2020 14:01 ↓

This episode talks about exactly that; brandification and relevance.  

Episode 10 What do we really want? 29.01.2020 9:17 ↓

This episode asks that question, what it means and what it can involve. 

Episode 9. TIME. 19.01.2020 16:28 ↓

This Episode talks about time, and rhythm. 

Episode 8 SOCIAL. 28.11.2019 14:53 ↓

This Episode discusses a perspective on social media and social relations. 

Episode 7 Listening and Expression 17.10.2019 9:55 ↓

This Episode talks about the value and skill of listening, and one's mode of expression.

Episode 6 - SELLING MUSIC...OR HATS 07.10.2019 16:13 ↓

This Episode talks about selling music, or not, offering insights and sales figures. Still a hot potato. 

Episode 5 "Joe Q. Public vs. The Muso" 02.10.2019 15:30 ↓

Episode 5 talks about how musicians and non-musicians listen to music, media, quality, and more. 

Episode 4 Special Guest Terrace Martin! 20.09.2019 29:26 ↓

This Episode features very special guest, producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Terrace Martin.  Terrace speaks about producing, writing, and larger issues of music and society.

Episode 3 "Amateur or Pro" Who's Happier? 14.09.2019 16:20 ↓

This Episode discusses if a Pro or an Amateur musician is happier, why, what happens if it fades, and how to get it back.

Episode 2 "Who Are You" 06.09.2019 15:16 ↓

Episode 2 -Who Are You talks about Identity, Learning, Teaching and letting identity emerge in the process.  

Episode 1 "Decisions" 31.08.2019 10:26 ↓

Welcome to the Pilot Episode! In this episode Vinnie talks about decision making in the recording process, and broader aspects of it.