The Process: a podcast about creativity and experimental music.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with composer and multi-instrumentalist Dan VanHassel. We listen to his work  "Epidermis" from Transient Canvases' "Wired" album release. Dan and I discuss sampling, working with noise, and the magic of live performance.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with composer/musician/poet Tim Hall. We listen to his work  "Dad Did" performed by Tim Hall, Chris Hamlin, Danny Moreno, at Sofar Boston. Tim and I discuss  systemic oppression, inspiration, and refining the creative process.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with composer Greg Nahabedian. We listen to their piece  "Feathers in My Spokes" performed by Hypercube. Greg and I discuss  Minor Threat, Tony Soprano in therapy, and the role of narrative and storytelling in the creative process.  

This episode on "The Process" I talk with composer Curtis K Hughes. We listen to his piece  "Merger" performed by Sentinent Robots (Ben Baker and Bri Tagliaferro). Curtis and I discuss Day Jobs, Introversion, and performers interpretation as an integral part of the create process.  

This episode on "The Process" I talk with composer  Marti Epstein . We listen to her piece "Komorebi" performed by  Winsor Music :  Gabriela Diaz , violin;  Rane Moore , clarinet; Peggy Pearson, oboe. Marti shares her thoughts on virtuosity in music and the primal urge to create.

This episode on "The Process" I talk with composer and musician Matthew Evan Taylor. We explore his piece "Lamentation for the Fallen" from the Say Their Names album: a musical reactions to 7 days of unrest in the name of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and countless other murdered black men and women.

This episode on The Process I talk with acoustic and acousmatic composer Jon Fielder. He explains His acousmatic piece "Think" and defines "Post-Kurplunketyplunk-neo-modernism" for us. Jon opines that regardless of the scale of success, people are listening and people do care.

This episode on The Process I talk with “one-woman dynamo” (Boston Globe) Maria Finkelmeier: percussionist, composer, public artist, educator, and arts entrepreneur. She explains her definition of success and striving for balance in the creative lifestyle. Also we hear the track "Necklace of Cosmic Rays" from her  Blink  Cincinnati piece Rumble at the Roebling Bridge with  Brave Berlin  and  Vince...

This episode on the process I talk with composer and guitarist Aaron J Myers about humble beginnings, the struggle to be creative, and deciding to "...do it anyway."

This episode on The Process I talk with artist Michael Drews about The Creative Cogitations. Micheal explains that the creative medium only matters if it becomes a barrier for creating. Micheal describes how closely linked his creativity is to his life and well being.

This episode on The Process I talk with artist Michael Drews about his pieces "Death of the Mechanical Man" and "End Times."  He shares his love of guitar and its usefulness in the creative process. He explains the huge undertaking it was to compose, film, and then produce a final performance of "Death of the Mechanical Man" in the Indianapolis Market Catacombs.

This episode on The Process I talk with artist Michael Drews about his piece for electronics and synths "Pliskin." He shares his method to avoid technical distractions and explains the idea of performance and its connection to "finishing" a particular piece or cementing it as a formal idea.

This episode on The Process I talk with composer and violinist Robin Cox about the creative cogitations. He shares his ideas about the primal nature of the creative process. He also discuses the differences and similarities between deadlines and outcomes. Robin explains the idea of creating concert music and it’s connection to today’s culture through collaboration with other composer, musicians, a...

This episode on The Process I talk with composer and violinist Robin Cox. He shares his music and the creative process behind its creation. He explains his use of chance and performance improvisation in his piece "Square Feat." He also discuses the 3rd movement of "Faster than That" and how it challenges traditional western ideas of tonality, rhythm and cadences.

This episode on The Process I talk with Composer and Violinist Robin Cox. He shares his music and the creative process behind its creation. He explains his use of several instruments, other than the violin, are key in his creative output. He confesses that deadlines are often the best motivators for completing creative ideas.

This episode on The Process I talk with Composer and Artist Jordan Munson about the creative cogitations. He shares his music and the creative process behind its creation. He explains how "the idea" informs the medium and the more tools you have the more influences you can draw from in your music.

This episode on The Process I talk with Composer and Artist Jordan Munson. He shares his music and the creative process behind its creation. He explains his use of live computer and hardware technology to create new performance paradigms and engage traditionally pop oriented audiences.

This episode on The Process I talk with Composer and Clarinetist Eric Salazar about the Creative Cogitations.  He shares his thoughts on what it means to be a creative person if "no one is listening". He explains how he creates despite this and other anxieties with the help of family and friends. Hear what advise he gives to musicians wanting to make music their career.

This episode on The Process I talk with Composer and Clarinetist Eric Salazar. He shares his music and his creative process behind its creation.  He explains his creative drive stems from his strong desire to "tell stories" and connect emotionally with audiences. Hear how he creates the electronic accompaniment to his pieces both technically and musically.