The hilarious and legendary Todd Glass came over to play (virtually) this month! We talked about how his musical tastes developed, the performers he loves to watch for their showmanship, how he discovers new bands, and his relatively new-found love of ska. We also played a musical improv guessing game and premiered the swing-ska-James-Brown-inspired piece we wrote for Todd to use at his future live shows! This episode includes: 0:00 Sean & Dave Make Music Theme feat. Todd Glass (Todd on...

Virtuosic and versatile opera singer Alize Francheska collaborated with us remotely for this episode! We had a great chat about her musical upbringing, influences, and the highlights of her career. We also created a beautiful and eclectic set of pieces together. Instead of improvising, we devised a round robin game and created our tracks one layer at a time. Huge thanks to Alize and all the work she put into this! Visit Alize's Website here Like her Facebook Page here Check out the Alter Ego...

This month we interviewed and collaborated with guitarist/teacher/transcriber Evan Bradley!

Each episode Sean & Dave interview and collaborate on new music with one of their talented friends, colleagues, or musical heroes. With over 40 years of experience between them, Sean & Dave focus on creating quality music in a limited amount of time through improvisation and composition.

Each episode Sean & Dave interview and collaborate on new music with one of their talented friends, colleagues, or musical heroes. With over 40 years of experience between them, Sean & Dave focus on creating quality music in a limited amount of time through improvisation and composition.

Each episode Sean & Dave interview and collaborate on new music with one of their talented friends, colleagues, or musical heroes. With over 40 years of experience between them, Sean & Dave focus on creating quality music in a limited amount of time through improvisation and composition.

Each episode Sean & Dave interview and collaborate on new music with one of their talented friends, colleagues, or musical heroes. With over 40 years of experience between them, Sean & Dave focus on creating quality music in a limited amount of time through improvisation and composition.

Composer/Performer/Host of the Boghouse (among many other things!) Melissa Dunphy welcomes us into her historic Philadelphia home to create some unique and beautiful sounds this episode. We talk about her long and circuitous journey to get where she is today, her compositional process, the current state of classical music, and her plans for the future.  MelissaDunphy.com  The Boghouse Podcast This episode includes: 00:00:00 Sean & Dave Make Music Theme feat. Melissa Dunphy (Melissa on...

Choir director, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and music advocate Ben DiPette schools us on the ins and outs of the Pennsylvania education system. Ben draws on personal experience and talks passionately about the positive impact the arts have on students. And we made a bunch of fun, silly, and weird music!  This episode includes: 00:00 Sean & Dave Make Music Theme feat. Ben DiPette (Ben on drums and alto sax, Dave on keyboard, Sean on flute and percussion) 10:01 School Choice Blues (Ben...

Each episode Sean & Dave interview and collaborate on new music with one of their talented friends, colleagues, or musical heroes. With over 40 years of experience between them, Sean & Dave focus on creating quality music in a limited amount of time through improvisation and composition.

Each episode Sean & Dave interview and collaborate on new music with one of their talented friends, colleagues, or musical heroes. With over 40 years of experience between them, Sean & Dave focus on creating quality music in a limited amount of time through improvisation and composition.

Each episode Sean & Dave interview and collaborate on new music with one of their talented friends, colleagues, or musical heroes. With over 40 years of experience between them, Sean & Dave focus on creating quality music in a limited amount of time through improvisation and composition.

World-renowned flutist, composer, inventor, and pedagogue Robert Dick joins us this month to improvise and talk about his recording process, his musical path, what he's been listening to lately, making a living by being creative, and lots more!  Explore more of Robert's music, books, and his Glissando Head Joint at RobertDick.net This episode includes: 00:00 S&DMM Theme feat. Robert Dick (Robert on vocals, Sean on flute, Dave on percussion) 09:35 Choose "Beuy's Blues" at Sue's by Robert...

Singer, songwriter, activist, and all-around fun human Nellie McKay joins us this month in the first of our three episode run recorded in NYC! We had a blast talking about her musical process and stylistic evolution, our pets, the Poconos, David Byrne, and life in general. We also improvised and wrote some brand new music together. Check out all of Nellie's music and catch her live if you can!  Links: Nellie's Official Website - Nellie's Twitter This episode includes:  00:00 S&DMM Theme...

We talk about how excited we are for our upcoming New York trip and announce our next three guests: Dan Pardo, Robert Dick, and Nellie McKay!! This episode also includes: 07:27 Cincinnati Scrap (excerpt) by Dave Trum 09:56 Flute and Udu Duo (Sean & Dave) 13:23 Flute and Electric Guitar Duo (Sean & Dave) Check out our other episodes, Subscribe, Rate, and Review on iTunes, and like us on Facebook! And tell your friends! 

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Sean & Dave Make Music is a brand new podcast, focused on creating quality music in a short timeframe. With over 40 years of musical experience between them, Sean Arawjo and Dave Trum explore new combinations of sounds through musical improvisation and composition. Each episode, they present recordings of newly composed/improvised music, discuss the compositional process and successes/shortfalls of each piece, and introduce a new guest artist who joins in on the collaborations.

Sean & Dave Make Music is a brand new podcast, focused on creating quality music in a short timeframe. With over 40 years of musical experience between them, Sean Arawjo and Dave Trum explore new combinations of sounds through musical improvisation and composition. Each episode, they present recordings of newly composed/improvised music, discuss the compositional process and successes/shortfalls of each piece, and introduce a new guest artist who joins in on the collaborations.

Sean & Dave Make Music is a brand new podcast, focused on creating quality music in a short timeframe. With over 40 years of musical experience between them, Sean Arawjo and Dave Trum explore new combinations of sounds through musical improvisation and composition. Each episode, they present recordings of newly composed/improvised music, discuss the compositional process and successes/shortfalls of each piece, and introduce a new guest artist who joins in on the collaborations.

Sean & Dave Make Music is a brand new podcast, focused on creating quality music in a short timeframe. With over 40 years of musical experience between them, Sean Arawjo and Dave Trum explore new combinations of sounds through musical improvisation and composition. Each episode, they present recordings of newly composed/improvised music, discuss the compositional process and successes/shortfalls of each piece, and introduce a new guest artist who joins in on the collaborations.

Sean & Dave Make Music is a brand new podcast, focused on creating quality music in a short timeframe. With over 40 years of musical experience between them, Sean Arawjo and Dave Trum explore new combinations of sounds through musical improvisation and composition. Each episode, they present recordings of newly composed/improvised music, discuss the compositional process and successes/shortfalls of each piece, and introduce a new guest artist who joins in on the collaborations.

Sean & Dave Make Music is a brand new podcast, focused on creating quality music in a short timeframe. With over 40 years of musical experience between them, Sean Arawjo and Dave Trum explore new combinations of sounds through musical improvisation and composition. Each episode, they present recordings of newly composed/improvised music, discuss the compositional process and successes/shortfalls of each piece, and introduce a new guest artist who joins in on the collaborations.

Sean & Dave Make Music is a brand new podcast, focused on creating quality music in a short timeframe. With over 40 years of musical experience between them, Sean Arawjo and Dave Trum explore new combinations of sounds through musical improvisation and composition. Each episode, they present recordings of newly composed/improvised music, discuss the compositional process and successes/shortfalls of each piece, and introduce a new guest artist who joins in on the collaborations.