Best Logicpro Podcasts (2025)

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Toru - Host of the ProducerHead Podcast 1:54:26

11d ago1:54:26

1:54:26

Julian Astri, aka Toru, is a music producer, educator, and the host of the ProducerHead Podcast, a show dedicated to amplifying the voices of beatmakers, producers, and creatives at every stage of their journey. Through his work, Toru fosters a culture of consistency, curiosity, and community in music production—offering motivation and real-world i…

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Six Missing – Flow States, Ego Drops, and the Art of Letting Go 59:29

23d ago59:29

59:29

Today I welcome back TJ Dumser, who makes ambient meditative soundscapes under the name Six Missing. TJ is in the process of releasing his new album Without Mind in 3 sections. We spoke shortly after the first section Identify was released. TJ and I picked up where we left off, discussing his work and the vision he has for this album. Things pretty…

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Jxmie Blake on Rule-Breaking, Risk-Taking, and Decision-Making 1:45:39

1M ago1:45:39

1:45:39

Jxmie Blake is a genre-blending artist, producer, and educator whose work fuses jazz, soul, hip hop, pop, and electronic music into a bold and expressive signature sound. Known for his innovative approach to Ableton Push as a chromatic instrument, Jxmie is a multi-talented creator with a deep background in audio engineering, songwriting, and sound …

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Creative Confidence and Music Production with LNA 1:31:07

2M ago1:31:07

1:31:07

Liina Turtonen, aka LNA, is a musician, producer, and educator, who runs the LNA Does Audio Stuff YouTube Channel. Liina is an Ableton Certified Trainer and just released her book Creative Confidence and Music Production: Overcome Your Insecurities. LNA and I discussed her new book and the inspiration behind writing it. She shared insights that hav…

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Rich Shivener - Living Digital Media 1:43:02

2M ago1:43:02

1:43:02

Rich Shivener is a musician, producer, and professor. His book Living Digital Media explores how creators producer works. He documents the emotional journey creators go through and the behind the scenes experiences that shape their work. Rich and I are reconnecting after meeting and working together at my Finish February workshop at Ableton’s headq…

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#398: At Home Songwriting with Chad Shank 2:00:43

3M ago2:00:43

2:00:43

Chad Shank is a songwriting teacher and music producer. Chad teaches songwriting at Berklee Online and runs At Home Songwriting, where he helps students learn how to write songs in their own authentic style and voice. Chad’s YouTube channel, At Home Songwriting, is filled with songwriting tips and exercises. Chad and I spoke in-depth about songwrit…

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William Garrett - From Sweeping Floors to 10 Billion Streams 1:52:39

3M ago1:52:39

1:52:39

William Garrett is a mixing and recording engineer and producer, and studio builder and manager. He managed a studio for Sony in New York City for 15 years and was Senior Music Producer for Spotify Singles, recording and mixing more than 900 tracks that have over 10 billion streams to date. William has worked with countless artists like Jack White,…

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Songwriting, Creative Flow, and The Natural World with Jean-Paul Vest 1:12:59

4M ago1:12:59

1:12:59

In this episode of The Music Production Podcast, I sit down with musician and songwriter Jean-Paul Vest, the driving force behind Last Charge of the Light Horse. We talk about the evolution of songwriting, the impact of place and sound on music, and the delicate balance between control and spontaneity in the creative process. Jean-Paul shares his a…

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Øy - Composing Live Music Using Dance 2:02:36

4M ago2:02:36

2:02:36

Today I am speaking with Kristoffer Lislegaard and Janne Eraker of the duo Øy. Janne is a tap dancer, with contact mics attached to her shoes. Kristoffer receives the audio in his computer running sequencers, synthesizers, drum machines, and Max for Live that all respond to Janne's movements. We had a fascinating conversation about how Øy collabora…

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Low Heat Beats on Flow, Creativity, and Sharing Your Music 1:57:58

5M ago1:57:58

1:57:58

Boyan of LowHeatBeats is a music producer and educator, whose rapidly growing YouTube channel takes us behind the scenes of his process, showing us the tools and techniques he uses to create his blend of soulful hip-hop, funk, electronic music. Boyan and I discuss a wide range of creative philosophies and techniques. He shares how he gets into the …

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I Made Music Every Day for 15 Years - 15 Lessons 21:02

5M ago21:02

21:02

By Brian Funk

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Serato's Nick Maclaren on Music Tech and Development 1:11:39

5M ago1:11:39

1:11:39

Nick Maclaren is the Chief Strategy Officer for Serato. Nick talked about his experiences as a DJ and how it lead him to become a Serato user. We discuss Serato's new multi-fx plug-in Hex FX. Nick also spoke about the technological developments that have changed DJing and music production, and the challenges that lie ahead as tech gets more and mor…

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Building Worlds with Music - Landman Composer Andrew Lockington 1:07:41

6M ago1:07:41

1:07:41

Andrew Lockington is a film and television composer who composed the scores for many films including blockbuster hits City of Ember, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters, Sandreas, and Rampage, as well as hit television shows like Mayor of Kingstown, Special Ops: Lioness, and his latest Landman, starring Billy Bob Thornton. He also created the opening th…

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Echoes of a New Beginning - Jamuary 1 Prompt 4:27

6M ago4:27

4:27

It’s time for #Jamuary2025, a challenge to make and share music for as many days as you can during January. I’ll be sharing the prompts I am giving to my Music Production Club here on the podcast. Whether you are keeping up with the Jamuary challenge or using these prompts sometime in the future, I hope they help inspire you to make some new music!…

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Be 31x More Creative with Jamuary2025! 26:02

6M ago26:02

26:02

It's time for Jamuary 2025! These 31 days of creativity will dramatically increase your creativity. Here are some lessons, tips, and takeaways that will help you prepare to make the most of the Jamuary challenge. Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Links: Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc 5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.co…

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The Threat to New Music - David Rowell 49:07

6M ago49:07

49:07

David Rowell is a veteran music journalist who has worked as an editor and writer at the Washington Post for over 20 years. Stewart Copeland of the Police said "David Rowell is the kind of critic that scares us musicians. He really gets it, maybe even more than we do." David is here to talk about his new book The Endless Refrain: Memory, Nostalgia,…

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Live Performance and Collaboration with C4RP00L 1:22:03

7M ago1:22:03

1:22:03

C4RP00L is an alternative hip-hop band that combines hip-hop beats with electric guitar and bass. They've just released new music, Creature Mode: Vicious and Creature Mode: Velocity. I spoke with Danger, Renzo Starr, and Villian about their new releases and recent touring. We had a great discussion about writing music as a group and performing live…

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Tyson Boorman - Getting Industry Standard Mixes for Your Music 59:32

7M ago59:32

59:32

Tyson Boorman is a mixing and mastering engineer for Nightowl Music Group. He is the author of The Objective Mix - Mix Like a Pro Without Pro Gear or Premium Plug-ins. Tyson teaches music production on his YouTube channel, Objective Mixing, and he also runs a podcast called Prolific Super Producer, where, in the very near future, I'll be a guest. T…

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STOP Optimizing! Do THIS First!! 13:52

8M ago13:52

13:52

Let's get the big things right before we worry about the details. Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Links: My First Album Project Nairb - Apple Music - Spotify My Second Album Forest Far - Apple Music - Spotify Music From Video is from my Passings EP - Apple Music - Spotify Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com Music Production Club - https://…

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Ben Levin - Staying True to Yourself as an Artist 2:03:04

8M ago2:03:04

2:03:04

Ben Levin is a musician, visual artist, and educator. He runs the Ben Levin Music School where he hosts courses that help artists find their voice, finish music, and maintain and cultivate their love of music-making. Ben's YouTube Channel hosts his art, music, and educational content. His new album Heaven Heaven Heaven features indie, alternative r…

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David Mash - Musician, Educator, Futurist 1:45:59

8M ago1:45:59

1:45:59

David Mash is a musician, composer, educator, technologist, and futurist. David worked at Berklee College of Music for 44 years, first as a teacher of guitar and jazz. Then he started the Music Synthesis department, which is now the Electronic Production and Design department. David was Berklee’s Assistant Dean of Curriculum for Academic Technology…

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The Craft of Songwriting with Andrea Stolpe 1:24:04

9M ago1:24:04

1:24:04

Andrea Stolpe is a renowned, multi-platinum creative consultant whose methodology for songwriters and music artists has been taught worldwide. A writer with 20+ years of experience in the music industry, Andrea has written for such artists as Faith Hill, Julianne Hough, and Jimmy Wayne. She has turned her experience into award-winning online course…

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KIN TALA - Building an EP from Scratch 1:06:44

9M ago1:06:44

1:06:44

KIN TALA is a musical duo from Blackpool, England, who just released their debut EP, Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost. They created the album entirely on their own, learning to produce and mix along the way. I spoke with Dominic of KIN TALA about their new EP and the creative process they used to make it. Dom discussed how the duo did most of thei…

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Ian Temple - Soundfly CEO on Overcoming Creative Obstacles 1:15:08

10M ago1:15:08

1:15:08

Ian Temple is the CEO and Co-Founder of the online music school, Soundfly. Soundfly offers courses in a variety of topics related to music-making and music production. Ian is a pianist, composer, and plays in the band Sontag Shogun. Ian and I spoke about the creative process and the challenges of making music. Ian shared insights about learning mus…

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Corey Baker - aka Kill Paris, Musician, Producer, Ableton Certified Trainer 2:03:39

10M ago2:03:39

2:03:39

Corey Baker is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and Ableton Certified Trainer. Corey made a huge impact on the electronic music scene and toured the world as Kill Paris. He shares his workflow and techniques in his tutorials and courses, and hosts a weekly sample flip challenge. I spoke with Corey about his music, educational community, and produ…

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Thomas Glendinning - ELPHNT, Sound Designer, Music Maker, Educator 1:15:12

11M ago1:15:12

1:15:12

Thomas Glendinning is a music producer, educator, and sound designer. He creates some of the finest Ableton Live and Max for Live devices available at his site ELPHNT. Tom recently released his new album Micro((osmos under the name Conso/e. Tom joined me for a 3rd conversation on the Music Production Podcast to talk about his new album and some of …

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Michelle Moog - Bob Moog Foundation, History of Moog Synthesizer 1:24:53

11M ago1:24:53

1:24:53

Michelle Moog is the executive director of the Bob Moog Foundation and daughter of synthesis pioneer Bob Moog. The Bob Moog Foundation’s Mission Statement is to inspire creative thinking by providing interactive educational experiences at the intersection of science, music theory, history, and innovation. Michelle helped bring the organization from…

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Carter Vail - Musician, Songwriter on his new album 100 Cowboys 56:01

12M ago56:01

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Carter Vail is a musician, producer, and video creator. His fast-paced, lighthearted short-form songs have garnered him hundreds of thousands of followers across social media. His new album, 100 Cowboys, combines upbeat music with emotional lyrics that document a difficult breakup. Carter shares his songwriting process, thoughts on collaboration, a…

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David Alexander - Audio Engineer, Producer, Musician 1:53:03

12M ago1:53:03

1:53:03

David Alexander is an audio engineer, producer, and musician originally from Portland, Oregon and now based in Los Angeles. He has over 20 years of experience working in all genres, with roots in the subcultures of hardcore and punk. David shares his unique blend of technical skills and creative philosophy on social media. Listen on Apple, Spotify,…

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Evan Frankfort - Songwriter, Sound Designer, Film and TV Composer 1:43:52

12M ago1:43:52

1:43:52

Evan Frankfort is a Songwriter, Sound Designer, and TV and Film Composer. His TV and film credits include Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild, The Harlem Globetrotters: Pay it Forward, 90210, and The 100. He writes music and plays in the indie rock band The Spiritual Machines. He has collaborated with diverse artists including Warren Zevon, The Bangl…

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Francis Preve: The Man in the Synth 2:05:03

1y ago2:05:03

2:05:03

Francis Preve is a sound designer, producer, and synthesizer programmer. He programs factory presets for the leading synthesizer manufacturers including Sequential, Roland, Korg, Oberheim, Serum, and many more. He is the Section Lead of Digital Composition at Austin Community College. Francis releases sound packs through his company SympleSound. Hi…

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#372: The Magic of Musical Collaboration with Boredomfighters 1:34:30

1y ago1:34:30

1:34:30

Tyler Manning and Jordan Dale are part of Boredomfighters, a nonprofit that brings music-making and collaboration to kids across the United States. Boredomfighters conducts workshops, assemblies, and "Instrument Gardens" to empower young people to create music on the fly using modern production techniques. Tyler and Jordan spoke to me about their w…

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#371: Recording an Entire Album Yourself with Dex Green 1:26:18

1y ago1:26:18

1:26:18

Dex Green is a Nashville-based producer, engineer, and songwriter. He recorded his new album, Imaginary War, by himself, playing every instrument. Dex has worked with artists like Elvis Costello, Margo Price, and Collective Soul. His work has been nominated for a Grammy. Dex and I spoke about his work and the lessons he's picked up from recording c…

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#370: How to Survive the AI Music Takeover 21:57

1y ago21:57

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AI is getting really good at generating realistic and emotional music. Where will this leave music-makers? Today we discuss how we can ensure that we remain relevant in the face of an AI music takeover! Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Links: Rolling Stone AI Song - https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/suno-ai-chatgpt-music-soul-of-th…

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#369: Consistency and Authenticity with Mikas of We Make Dance Music 1:36:11

1y ago1:36:11

1:36:11

Mikas is the creator of We Make Dance Music, a site of music resources for producers. On his podcast, Live Electronic Music Tutorials with Mikas, he creates tracks in real-time, sharing tips and techniques along the way. The result of each episode becomes a template viewers can purchase on WeMakeDanceMusic.com. This is the second time Mikas and I s…

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#368: Write Better Music Through Storytelling w/ Jeff Leisawitz 1:14:02

1y ago1:14:02

1:14:02

Jeff Leisawitz is a musician, producer, coach, college songwriting professor, and author. His new book The Magical Impact of Storytelling explores how creatives can connect with their audiences and produce more meaningful work with effective storytelling. It was great to have Jeff back on the Music Production Podcast to discuss how we can use story…

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#367: Designing Ableton's Performance Pack and Hunting Creativity with Iftah 1:11:04

1y ago1:11:04

1:11:04

Iftah is the creator of a number of official Ableton Live Packs, including CV Tools, Time and Timbre, Microtuner, and the new Performance Pack for Live 12. Formerly one-half of the duo, Skinnerbox, Iftah has performed around the world. His creative pursuits cover various mediums and styles such as electronic music, field recordings, photography, an…

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#366: Helping Creators Create with Output CEO Gregg Lehrman 1:25:26

1y ago1:25:26

1:25:26

Gregg Lehrman is the founder and CEO of Output. Output is a music-creation software company created by musicians for musicians. Gregg is an ASCAP award-winning musician and producer who has worked in television and film. Gregg spoke about his work at Output and how he started the company to fulfill his creative needs. He shared lessons he learned w…

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#365: Sound Design for Timbaland and Ableton with Sound Oracle 1:51:57

1y ago1:51:57

1:51:57

Sound Oracle is a music producer and sound designer. He has worked with the heavy hitters in the hip-hop world, and his sounds have been used in Grammy-winning songs by Timbaland, Jay-Z, Drake, and more. His latest packs Golden Era Hip Hop Drums and Trap Drums are featured packs in the new Ableton Live 12 update. Sound Oracle and I had an inspiring…

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#364: Plug-in Design, Creativity, and Balance with The Him 1:37:23

1+ y ago1:37:23

1:37:23

The Him is a music producer, DJ, and plug-in designer with over 500 million streams on Spotify. He's toured some of the largest festival stages and done remixes for artists like Tiesto, The Chainsmokers, and Miley Cyrus. The Him just released his first plug-in, Sub Ninja, which allows producers to get an accurate understanding of the bass frequenci…

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#363: Finish Every Song You Start with Johan Ransby 2:17:26

1+ y ago2:17:26

2:17:26

Johan Ransby is an artist, coach, and producer. He shares tips and techniques that help artists finish more music and reach their career goals. His website is loaded with helpful creative tools and his social media accounts contain priceless advice. Johan and I had a great conversation about how he approaches making music and teaching his students.…

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#362: Finding Support in Community with Michaela Shiloh and Andre Mullen 49:19

1+ y ago49:19

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Michaela Shiloh and Andre Mullens run the community-based record label HRDRV, which helps artists develop their careers. Their combined decades of experience in the music industry include writing music for top artists like Janet Jackson and Jennifer Lopez and working for Bad Boy Records. Michaela and Andre discuss the importance of camaraderie and …

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#361: Touring and Performing with Music's Largest Acts - Carlos Sosa 1:56:30

1+ y ago1:56:30

1:56:30

Carlos Sosa is a musician, producer, composer, and music director. Sosa formed Grooveline Horns, a 1970s funk and R&B influenced brass group. Carlos tours and records with Maroon 5, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Mraz, Zac Brown Band, and Hanson. Carlos and I spoke in-depth about his music career recording and touring with some of music's largest acts. He s…

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#360: Pick Yourself with Philip Roder 1:40:23

1+ y ago1:40:23

1:40:23

Philip Röder is a music producer who runs the Copilco professional mixing and mastering studio in Berlin. Philip's YouTube Channel, Pick Yourself, helps music producers hone their craft and tap into their own personal style. Philip and I had a great conversation about his work and his underpinning philosophies. We went into detail about how he enco…

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#359: Music Theory, Harmonic Series, Beach Boys with Tim Smolens 1:13:31

1+ y ago1:13:31

1:13:31

Tim Smolens is a musician, composer, and recording engineer. He teaches music theory on his YouTube channel and at High Castle Music Conservatory. Tim has toured and plays in the bands ISS and High Castle Teleorkestra. Tim and I had an inspiring conversation about his work and appreciation of music and chord theory. Throughout the episode, Tim demo…

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#358: Sequencers, Humanization, Groove and Feel with Alexkid 1:41:27

1+ y ago1:41:27

1:41:27

Alexkid is a music producer and plug-in designer. He's been releasing house music for decades and designing Max for Live devices for Ableton and Isotonik Studios. Alex now runs 510k Arts, where he releases his powerful sequencers, including the new VST/AU plug-in Seqund. Alexkid and I spoke about his work, music, and experience designing sequencers…

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#357: Promoting Your Music in 2024 with Alex Akimov 43:23

1+ y ago43:23

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Alex Akimov is the founder of Simple Social, a music digital marketing agency, and Sound.Me, an AI-powered artist and creator platform. He has worked as an artist manager, promoter, and touring guitarist. Alex explores ways to help artists reach their career goals. On this episode, Alex discusses his experience in the music industry and his current…

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#356: Troubadeck Songwriting Cards with Charlie McCarron 1:44:14

1+ y ago1:44:14

1:44:14

Charlie McCarron is a film composer, songwriter, and game designer. He is currently running a Kickstarter campaign for his Troubadeck songwriting cards. Charlie ran the Composer Quest Podcast, where he interviewed songwriters and discussed their creative process. It was great to catch up with Charlie, who was the 2nd guest on this podcast! Charlie …

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#355: Selling an Album for $100 with Thad Cockrell 1:27:51

1+ y ago1:27:51

1:27:51

Thad Cockrell is a musician, songwriter, and producer in Nashville, TN. His new album, THE KID, comes out January 26th and is available on vinyl for $100. Thad appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon after Fallon discovered his song "Swingin'" at a hardware store. In this episode, Thad discusses the evolution of his musical style and the imp…

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#354: Finding the Present Moment Through Music with TJ Dumser - Six Missing 1:33:20

1+ y ago1:33:20

1:33:20

TJ Dumser is an ambient artist who makes music as Six Missing. His newest album Here For Now combines modular synths, electronic and acoustic instruments, and immersive field recordings. TJ's music explores human resilience and the power of finding the present. TJ and I had a great conversation about his writing process and how he uses music to imm…

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