Arthur Breur is a composer, pianist, and host of the Melodology Podcast. We discuss his unique approach to creativity, his fascination with melody, and the different ways he brings ideas to life in his compositions. He also talks about his work as a Composer in Residence, shares interesting insights about the musical moments that have impacted him, and explains the creation of his entertaining piece, 'The Ambitious Spider'. The episode is filled with engaging stories, important lessons, and a deep exploration of the craft behind creating impactful melodies. Follow Arthur: https://www.instagram.com/arthurbreur/ https://www.instagram.com/musicdrawnfromtheheart/ https://www.arthurbreur.com https://www.composerinresidence.org https://www.amberthespider.com https://musescore.com/arthurbreur https://www.youtube.com/@arthurbreur https://patreon.com/melodypodcast Sign up for my newsletter: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio Zeitgeist Radio transcripts are available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts Music for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!

Melanesia Hunter is the creator and curator of Tha Juice Joint and the Crockpot live music events in LA. Mel shares the origin story and evolution of these community-building music events, which started as intimate gatherings focusing on music and grew into notable venues bringing together hundreds of people weekly. She also talks on the financial, logistical, and emotional challenges she faced in creating these events while emphasizing the powerful impact they have on the community, on relationships, and on artists' music careers in an urban city like LA. www.thajuicejoint.com Ig/FB/X : @thajuicejoint TikTok: @thajuicejointLA Sign up for my newsletter: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio Zeitgeist Radio transcripts are available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts Music for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!

Thor Larsen is a singer and stage manager in San Luis Obispo, CA. In this episode he discusses his role and responsibilities, from setting up the stage and ensuring all equipment is in its place, to managing unforeseen situations and ensuring the smooth flow of the performance. He also provides insight into the etiquette and rules that musicians should know or that he abides by, including handling delicate or expensive instruments and maintaining the stage layout. Follow Thor: https://www.instagram.com/thor_aka_thor/ Sign up for my newsletter: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio Join our Foundations: Blues class: ⁠www.zeitgeistacademy.com Zeitgeist Radio transcripts are available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts Music for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!

Amy Coddington is a professor of music at Amherst College and author of "How Hip Hop Became Hit Pop." We delve into the complexities of radio politics, the evolution of hip hop, and its complex journey towards mainstream acceptance. Amy exposes the biases, challenges, and commercial dynamics of radio, and offers an academia-backed perspective on the forces that shaped how hip hop and rap influence America. Read Amy's book (for free!): https://luminosoa.org/site/books/m/10.1525/luminos.165/ Or you can buy it on Amazon to support her: https://a.co/d/3G3lWDK Listen to the book's playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Zd4i1OG3HII1ZihMlRcEg?si=86a031d999f64d00&nd=1 Follow Amy: http://www.amycoddington.com/ Sign up for my newsletter: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio Zeitgeist Radio transcripts are available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts Music for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!

Brigit Hawley is an audio software engineer based out of the LA area. In this episode we discuss building your own major in college, machine learning applications and possibility, what goes into audio transitioning to digital, gearheads and their passion for audio, compression, lossless vs lossy, how streaming works, what is a microphone, really?, how hardware plays into digital audio, audio drivers, an audio software engineer's pet peeves, the complexity of surround sound, and Morgan tries to wrap her head around HRTFs. Sign up for my awesome newsletter: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio Zeitgeist Radio transcripts are available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts Music for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!

Camilla Lombard is the Executive Fishwife (yes, that's her actual title) for Sea Forager Seafood and member of The Fishwives sea shanty group. In this episode we discuss the difference between sea shanties and sea songs, roving performances and audience interaction, the weirdest gigs ever, and using fun and community to make the fight for sustainability feel good. Follow the Fishwives and Sea Forager: https://www.seaforager.com/the-fishwives-sea-shanty-trio @seaforager on Facebook and Instagram Sing with confidence! Take my FREE mini-course on the 4 key essentials to loving your voice: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio A transcript for this episode is available at https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts Music for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!

Dave George is bass player and general manager of Festival Mozaic, a classical music festival in San Luis Obispo California. In this episode we discuss how an injury changed the course of a career, shifting classical culture for more accessibility, breaking the 4th wall between performers and audience, the mission and values of the Festival, choosing venues, a new take on master classes, logistics of putting on a music festival, and stories of good moments... and of things gone wrong! Follow Festival Mosaic: festivalmozaic.org, or @festivalmozaic on Facebook or Instagram. Dave's personal projects: SLO Symphony (slosymphony.org, @slosymphony) Rosewood & Honey (rosewoodandhoney.com, @rosewoodandhoneyband on Instagram). Sing with confidence! Take my FREE mini-course on the 4 key essentials to loving your voice: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio A transcript for this episode is available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts Music for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!

Andy Watson is a comedian, podcaster and country music performer in Central Coast CA. In this episode we discuss his cowboy comedy duo, Cowboy Jeff and Andy, and his podcast of the same name. He shares his many influences and the Nashville vs Bakersfield styles of country music. We discuss his work teaching in a school of 1000 kids that was built for 400, activism and the need for new immigration laws in a town where 50% of farm workers may be undocumented, and the importance of the arts for underprivileged kids. Andy is a history buff as well, and his songs tell stories from the central valley. His work aims to shed light on his local communities, and he uses musical comedy to connect with all sorts of musicians. There's a mix of cultures in the Central Coast, and Andy says that great art comes out of diversity. Check out the Cowboy Jeff and Andy podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/cowboyjeffandandy Sing with confidence! Take my FREE mini-course on the 4 key essentials to loving your voice: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio A transcript for this episode is available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts Music for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!

Heidi Davis is a theater producer, musician and music writer out of Portland, OR. In this episode we discuss her theater production company Torchsong Entertainment and the journey from 2 audience members to sell-out shows. She shares how she decides what musicals to write and we discuss the many, many logistics of running a theater company, from finding a location, being scrappy and building an audience (heidi's secret weapon: children!), the chillest auditions ever, choreography, equipment, costumes, and more. We also discuss the process of rebooting fan favorite shows, how a voiceover for a book of poetry turned into a plot musical, and what's next for Torchsong! Follow Torchsong: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/torchsongentertainment @TorchsongTheaterCompany Website - https://www.torchsongentertainment.com/ Instagram - @torchsong_entertainment Youtube - @torchsongentertainmentllc6957 Sing with confidence! Take my FREE mini-course on the 4 key essentials to loving your voice: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio A transcript for this episode is available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts Music for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!

Paul Osborne is a choral conductor out of San Luis Obispo, CA. In this episode we discuss early choral music, key composers like Thomas Tallis, William Byrd, Palestrina and the fascinating Gesualdo. I also ask Paul: why did I never enjoy early music until I sang it under his baton? We talk about what brings this music to life (or lack thereof). We also talk musical nerd shop including polyphony, species counterpoint, and ficta. Follow Paul: Resonance: www.resonanceslo.com www.Facebook.com/ResonanceSLO https://SoundCloud.com/ResonanceSLO Paul's personal projects: https://SoundCloud.com/Paul-Osborne-5 Sing with confidence! Take my FREE mini-course on the 4 key essentials to loving your voice: www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio A transcript for this episode is available here: https://www.zeitgeistacademy.com/radio-transcripts Music for this episode was created by Ian Boswell. Please subscribe and tell all your friends you found a cool new podcast!