Zeitgeist Radio

Beth is a writer living in Portland, Oregon. In this episode we discuss how the music of the Muppets is deeper than you would think, how looking for a simple set of lyrics led to an unexpected journey, finding comfort in music during a difficult time in life, and the nuance behind the songs of the world's most beloved puppets.

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Alexis Baker is a Music Therapist and Founder and Owner of Bridgetown Music Therapy. In this episode we discuss the 4 elements of music therapy, the settings you might use music therapy, how covid affected the senior care industry and Alexis' masterful pivot, the beauty of video, when music therapy might be good for you, and surprising uses of the macarena!

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Website: https://www.bridgetownmt.com/

Brooke Trumm is a composer and drummer out of New York City. In this episode we discuss behind-the-scenes roles in musical theater, orchestrating a musical, the power of collaboration, and how to stay motivated during the hustle!

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Ed Kopp is a songwriter, teacher, and performer based in Silverton, Oregon. In this episode we discuss the joys and downsides of being in a band vs solo gigs, synchronicities and being open to the "cosmic radio," the songwriting headspace, the impact of a life-changing journey, playing gigs in New York, benefits of a fresh start, and ways Covid has changed the face of music.

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Milo is a cellist currently working on his Master's degree in Cello Performance in Salt Lake City. In this episode we discuss musical plateaus, the erasure of women in the history of classical music, underrepresented composers, and the mind games and personal growth that arise from learning music. We also review pre-concert self care and mental strategies for performance anxiety. 

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Dave is a self-described "laptop musician" based out of the Central Coast, CA. In this episode we discuss the evolution of electronic music, the process of making a track, types of sounds of pianos, Ableton live, a "library of loops," a "grid full of buttons,"  AI music, and the flow of generational beliefs about the evolution of art.

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Ian Boswell is a composer, performer, and self-proclaimed "just a musician" out of State College, Pennsylvania.  Ian also composed the music for Zeitgeist Radio and was there when the inspiration for "Zeitgeist" struck! This episode we discuss the college music department experience, the retro-futurist Space Lounge Concert Series, AI music and the future of art, Shape Note singing, video game music, and so much more. 

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Christopher Steig is a transcriber and performer in Portland, Oregon. We discuss the wide world of band, the soap opera drama of clarinets, how Beethoven perfected music,  the evolution of the symphony, interesting rhythms, and whether classical music is meant to be serious.

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Self-described "Jaquelin of all trades, master of several" Janna aka Jaqal the Hybrid is a songwriter and performer in Portland, Oregon. In this episode we discuss choosing your influences, the challenges of using a label vs self-publishing, embracing complexity, and music as disruption.

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