In this episode, I sit down with Haylee Dee and Sunshine Parker for a conversation about creativity, burnout, collaboration, and what it means to keep evolving as artists and people. We talk about studying music intensely, the pressure of trying to make one path “work,” and how burnout can quietly reshape your relationship to the thing you love most. Haylee and I reflect on coming from the same high school music program and mentor, while Haylee and Sunshine share how they met through McNally ...

In this episode, I’m joined by Max Reichart: trumpet player for Du Fromage and producer/mix engineer at Minnehaha Records. We talk about growing up in a musical family, choosing both band and choir, and what it’s like to be new to the local music scene while learning in real time. Max shares how synesthesia shapes the way he experiences music. We also talk about jazz jams, the impact of teachers and community, and Du Fromage playing the Nothing to Prove Summer Show at the Mess this past Jun...

Season 4 kicks off imperfectly.. which feels exactly right. Dani Erin is back! This episode is actually our second time recording for this season (shoutout to tech difficulties), and I cut a good chunk of the beginning because… it was mostly nonsense. We talk about bringing in a new drummer, slowly building a group that feels like family, and what it means to keep showing up even when things don’t go as planned. We get into background vocals and our relationship to each other, our ongoi...

In this episode I sit down with the incredibly talented Jackie Rae Daniels— folk singer, songwriter, fiddler, yogaer, traveler, and homebody ;) We share gratitude for the Minneapolis music scene and what makes it so special: the sincerity and support of the artists who truly show up. Jackie also shares about her creative process and the work behind her latest album, Stay Awhile. Jackie played a song for us after our conversation, check it out on our YouTube! Jackie Rae Daniels: www.jackiera...

Lars E. Larson, a drummer and piano rebuilder, came by to laugh and joke and share his wisdom on entrepreneurship, being fearless and terrified at the same time, getting tips at the gig (the tip jar boogie) AND he let me read about his big three on the Co-Star app (Aries, Aries, Leo)!! (He’s such an Aries) Lars plays with a bunch of groups in town, be sure to check him out!! Lars E. Larson: www.instagram.com/le_larson and www.instagram.com/larson_piano_rebuilding N2P: www.linktr.ee/no...

Maddi Waldo, our first non-musician guest to grace the pod!! Maddi is a photographer from Northern MN. She is currently a wedding and concert photographer who made her hobby her full time job!! Listen to this episode to hear about her journey. Maddi Waldo: www.instagram.com/maddiwaldo Concert Photography: www.instagram.com/maddiwaldo_media Wedding Photography: www.instagram.com/maddiwaldophoto Film Photography: www.instagram.com/waldosworldinfilm N2P: www.linktr.ee/nothingtopr...

A member of 7-piece funk band Bluehound and Dani Erin, Nathaniel Gillen describes himself as persistent and “always ringing the doorbell,” a helpful trait when navigating success and working towards creative goals. From selling 5-gallon water and landscaping to song-writing and producing music, Nathaniel shares his thoughts on life as an artist! This episode includes topics such as balancing work/life/music as it pertains to one’s growth as a human, geeking over DAWs, using music therapeutica...

Abrianne and Clare Doyle geek about Opera and vocal techniques, taking care of your instrument, and Connection! Joy! Humor! And Community! Clare had some great takes on success, discusses her new EP (linked below) and shared what she does to get out of a creative funk. It was a ‘true ass hang’ ;) - hope you enjoy this listen! Clare Doyle: www.claredoyle.com Music Links: https://linktr.ee/claredoylemusic?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=f42ce3ad-a3ed-4508-9f3c-7df5fe7c6f9e N2P: ...

Performing artist, teacher, and composer Jeff Bailey talks with us about his music journey; choosing an instrument, studying, and becoming a hired collaborator. He discusses the ways the industry has changed throughout his career, drops upwards of 40 names (I counted) and shares his thoughts on celebrating the success of others. Jeff Bailey: www.instagram.com/jlowebailey N2P: www.linktr.ee/nothingtoprovepod Abrianne: www.instagram.com/abriannemusic Aurelio: www.instagram.com/a...

This week’s guest is local bassist, Nick Salisbury! Nick hung out with us (Abrianne, Aurelio, Richard (mic’d this time!) and dog Max), and we talked about showing up, being politely persistent and doing work without the promise of a reward. The records we mentioned in this episode that I promised I’d tag in the episode notes are: Firefly by Ashleigh Still & Nick Salisbury Then There Were Two by Then There Were Two N2P: www.linktr.ee/nothingtoprovepod Abrianne: www.instagra...