Our guest today is Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate, a composer, pianist and member of the Chickasaw Nation! Jerod shares valuable insights on his journey of self-discovery, embracing his roots, and the significant role they play in his artistic expression. Jerod tells us about his creative process, how he balances artistic productivity with parenting, and the significance of finding support in challenging times. Always grateful, he is juggling life's demands like the rest of us! We loved getting to know more about the man behind the explosion of modern American Indian music, and we know you will too! **If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and writing a quick review for our podcast!  We have a Patreon site! Support us and get perks and bonus content! www.patreon.com/musiciancentric ---------------- Mentioned in this episode: Jerod's website: https://jerodtate.com/ Rosette String Quartet on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosetteSQ/ ---------------- Our website: www.musiciancentric.com, for merch, joining our email list, and contacting us with stories and feedback! Episode edited by: Emily MacMahon and Liz O’Hara ViolaCentric Theme by: JP Wogaman, www.wogamusic.com Additional music by: Freddy Hall with www.musicforpodcasts.com Thank you to our Sponsor for this season: Potter Violins: www.potterviolins.com Visit: VlaTutti's Marketplace for all sorts of one-of-a-kind resources for violists and beyond! Support the show