Episodes
Published 12/05/22
Another instagram Q&A episode featuring my lack of a script. 
Published 12/05/22
In this episode, we talk about how the Women in Jazz Organization (WIJO) mentorship program came about, what it means for the music community, and how maybe you can start something similar in your own music scene. 
Published 11/21/22
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Aberdeen and NYChillharmonic's new song collaboration and talk about their upcoming US tour. 
Published 11/07/22
Today we talk about the history of the Berklee Indian Ensemble and how to create the most nurturing and compassionate musical community. 
Published 10/11/22
Today we talk to Donny McCaslin about his constantly evolving career and what we can learn from him about change. 
Published 09/27/22
Another instagram Q&A episode this time with friends. 
Published 09/12/22
Today we talk to Antonio Sánchez and take a deep dive into his new album Shift (Bad Hombre, Vol. II)  
Published 08/29/22
In this episode, we hear from Adam Neely about how he built his YouTube career,  where he started and what he learned along the way. 
Published 08/15/22
In this episode, we talk to Michael Lynche about the time he was a contestant on American Idol. How he got there, and what it's actually like to be on a singing competition TV show.     
Published 08/01/22
In this episode, we talk about how musicians can promote themselves, what a publicist and public relations actually is and why it just doesn’t work sometimes. 
Published 07/18/22
Another Q&A episode where I answer Instagram's finest questions. 
Published 07/04/22
In this episode, we talk to musicians who went to music school and some who didn't, to try get some clarity about whether you should go to music school. 
Published 06/20/22
In this episode, we talk about how we can be better bandleaders. 
Published 06/06/22
Today we're going to be talking about the evolution of my song Slip, and how my band has changed  over the last seven years.  
Published 05/23/22
Another Q&A episode where I answer Instagram's finest questions. 
Published 05/09/22
In this episode I talk to Dr. Tyreek Jackson, a musician and a neuroscientist about his research and how we can be better improvisers. 
Published 04/25/22
This is part two of a two-part series about how musicians define success.  Audio examples used in this episode: I Met A Little Girl - Marvin Gaye Is That Enough - Marvin Gaye
Published 04/11/22
This is part one of a two-part series about how musicians define success.  Audio examples used this in episode: OMI - Cheerleader Omi Performs "Cheerleader" Live In-Studio at KIIS-FM on YouTube  OMI - Hula Hoop Performance Spotlight: Steve Jordan on YouTube James Ross @ Ben Street - "Double Bass Solo" on YouTube Jugalbandi Flute & Vocal | Shankar Mahadevan And Rasika Shekar on YouTube Incredible Victor Wooten Solo Bass Jam on YouTube Tedeschi Trucks Band - All That I Need  Lizzo -...
Published 03/28/22
My first ever Q&A episode where I answer some Instagram questions.  Audio example from this episode: Whippersnapper - Wayne Krantz
Published 03/14/22
In this episode we talk about the future of Indian music, featuring guests from episodes one, two and three.  Audio examples from this episode: 1. Prabh Deep - Chitta 2. "Pioneer Valley Jazz Shares present The Dan Weiss Miles Okazaki Duo" video on Youtube 3. Sunny Jain, Vijay Iyer, Rajna Swaminathan - Pride in Rhythm 
Published 02/28/22
In this episode, we talk about reversing the composing process while breaking down my song Enculture.  
Published 02/14/22
In this episode, we talk about human sounds in instrumental music while breaking down my song remember to come home soon. 
Published 01/31/22
In this episode, we talk about complexity in music while breaking down my song Ring Hunting.
Published 01/17/22
In this episode, we talk about making an album during a pandemic while breaking down my song postradition. 
Published 01/05/22