“I think purpose is an extension of empathy. And I think people who are devoid of empathy have no purpose.” No stone was left unturned. We drank some scotch and traversed a myriad of topics in great depth. To quote Alan one last time, "you are in for the full 150-minute experience. Pull up a chair. Here we go."

“I think purpose is an extension of empathy. And I think people who are devoid of empathy have no purpose.” No stone was left unturned. We drank some scotch and traversed a myriad of topics in great depth. To quote Alan one last time, "you are in for the full 150-minute experience. Pull up a chair. Here we go."

“I'm super busy with my job, but it’s because I’m putting myself in positions to keep myself busy with projects that I really truly want to do." U.S. soldier and professional flutist Natalie Magaña is one of the most caring people I've known. She goes in-depth about the trials and tribulations of her life, and how the Army has been a powerful and positive experience on episode 7 of the Making Noise podcast.

“I would rather create my own exposure than hope that someone else’s rubs off on me.” New music flutist Robin Meiksins is constantly creating her own opportunities through her YouTube channel and the like. Learn all about how she does it on episode 6 of the Making Noise podcast.

“So much of being a musician teaches us the craft of being a person.” This is one of many profound statements made by new music mezzo-soprano Megan Ihnen in Ep 5 of the Making Noise podcast.

Focus on the present and what you can do right now to improve the things you have control over. This is one of the topics that was discussed with clarinetist, composer, and instructor Erin Cameron in episode 4 of the Making Noise Podcast.

Experiment with different ways to visualize what the final product looks like. The goal is to expedite the creative process. This is one of the topics that was discussed with composer and saxophonist Andrew Koss in episode 3 of the Making Noise Podcast.

Episode 2 of the Making Noise Podcast features my friend, saxophonist Jonathan Kierspe.

Thank you for tuning in to the first episode of the Making Noise Podcast! This initially started as a Zoom call to catch up with some friends, but after having a call with my buddy James Besaw, I thought it would be an informative tool for the music community. Thus the impetus for starting this podcast.