The transcript of my interview with Martha Mooke. The podcast and video format are linked here with the show notes. Martha Mooke is a pioneer in the field of the electric five string viola and transcends boundaries as a performer and composer. This episode features insights, stories and music, including from the beautiful album by Carla Patullo So She Howls which just won the GRAMMY® Award for “Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album.” as well as from several of Martha’s solo and collaborative albums. You’ll hear about the unique multi-style string program she’s helped launch at New Jersey City University, and about many of her mentors and collaborators from David Bowie to Tenzin Choegyal to Laurie Anderson to Jean-Luc Ponty. Martha is passionate about the breadth and diversity needed in music education for the 21st century, and it was a joy and an inspiration for me to be able to hear about the arc of her multi-faceted career so far.

Full transcript of my interview with Tracy Silverman, which is available as a podcast and video. Tracy Silverman is truly an inspiring musician in every respect, and in this memorable episode we dived into his creative process, how music affects our emotions, and how to stay open by listening to others, and learning to show up as ourselves.