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Interview with Noah Brooks: The Making and Journey of a Jazz MusicianThis interview with Noah Brooks, the founder and leader of the Noah Brooks Coalition, a young innovative jazz musician who blends jazz with pop and hip-hop influences. Noah shares his journey from starting his group during his freshman year of college to his current endeavors in music, including the decision to integrate pop and hip-hop samples into his compositions to make his music more appealing to a wider audience. He emphasizes how flexible and collaborative songwriting, along with incorporating various musical influences, has significantly enhanced their music and attracted a diverse audience. Noah also highlights his admiration for Kanye West and Chance the Rapper, and how they have greatly influenced his writing. Towards the end, he touches upon his music education and how it's shaped his perspective on self-taught versus studied music writing. The interview wraps up with details on where listeners can find Noah's music and hints at a new record release in 2022.00:00 Introduction00:30 Talking About the Guest's Current Projects01:36 Discussing the Writing Process02:41 The Struggles of Writing03:15 Developing a Writing Methodology03:37 Defining the Group's Sound03:50 Incorporating Pop and Jazz04:06 Influences from Other Genres04:52 The Role of Jazz in the Guest's Music05:38 The Appeal of Pop Music07:33 Combining Jazz and Pop08:47 The Guest's Influences10:30 Influence from Kanye West11:16 The Art of Sampling in Music12:05 Examples of Sampling in the Guest's Music15:07 The Guest's Philosophy on Music17:07 The Impact of Sound on Writing17:47 The Art of Simple Chord Progressions18:27 The Role of Musicians in a Band19:07 Adapting to Different Musical Styles19:59 The Importance of Playing to the Style20:19 The Role of Individual Musicians in a Band21:29 The Process of Writing a Song23:10 The Role of Collaboration in Songwriting24:43 The Impact of Co-Writing25:13 The Benefits of Being Open to Changes26:20 The Power of Group Collaboration26:34 The Value of Learning from Others28:50 The Dream Collaborations34:14 The Journey of Self-Improvement34:46 The Regrets and Lessons Learned35:30 Where to Find the Music36:07 Future Plans for New Music36:29 The Closing Remarks
