Josh has been dedicated to Chinese studies for nearly thirty years. He received a B.A. in Chinese Studies from Bard College with a focus on Daoist traditions, including studying at Yunnan University in Kunming, China. His Master’s Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine is from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. He haa also completed training at Memorial Sloane-Kettering in acupuncture for the treatment of cancer patients.

Josh has beendedicated to Chinese studies for nearly thirty years. He received a B.A. in Chinese Studies from Bard College with a focus on Daoist traditions, including studying at Yunnan University in Kunming, China. His Master’s Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine is from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. He haa also completed training at Memorial Sloane-Kettering in acupuncture for the treatment of cancer patients.

So this episode, I demonstrate some of my thinking and playing throughout the episode on keys, but it translates to a larger item of discussion surrounding "creative solutions to problem solving," so I guess it's a TED Talk now Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedeker Website: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedeker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedeker ---

As 2021 wraps up, I reflect on the how this solo podcasting experience has gone and chat about the future of this style of content, still a tiny bit stuffy from an exhausting vacation while being sick. Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedeker​ Website: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedeker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedeker --- Send in a voice

Brantah strives to make visceral, pure, raw music that straddles the line between progressive rock and singer/songwriter. Delivering a ride that expands from light sonic textures to aggressive rhythmic energy; performs as both solo and band. Always intuitive, listeners can expect improvisation and a jam mentality over catchy, unpredictable, original arrangements.

Andrew Hunter Murray is a writer, actor and podcaster. Well known for his work with improvisation group Austentacious and podcast No Such Thing As Fish, Andrew is also one of the amazing elves that work on QI. We talked to Andrew about school and discovering improvisation groups at university, the perils of social media and how our brains might be getting a little lazy in the 21st century. PLUS we have extra chat with Andrew just for our Patreons at patreon.com/blankpodcast Massive thanks to our

I take some time after an incredible busy month to reflect on what I'm grateful for this Thanksgiving week! Sure, I'm a little sleepy, but that's just my default setting Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedeker Website: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedeker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dutchersnedeker --- Send in a voice message:

Ken Crouse is a native of Wilkes County, NC where he has lived formost of his life. He grew up working on a farm that raised cattle,tobacco, corn, other grains, and a large vegetable patch. Havingalways had a love of plants, he went on to study horticulture andmycology and got involved in the nursery and landscaping business.Twenty-five years ago, Ken and his wife Cindy bought a place in themountains known as Peaceful Valley. At about this time, Ken wasintroduced to the concepts

Ken Crouse is a native of Wilkes County, NC where he has lived formost of his life. He grew up working on a farm that raised cattle,tobacco, corn, other grains, and a large vegetable patch. Havingalways had a love of plants, he went on to study horticulture andmycology and got involved in the nursery and landscaping business.Twenty-five years ago, Ken and his wife Cindy bought a place in themountains known as Peaceful Valley. At about this time, Ken wasintroduced to the concepts of permaculture and

An uplifting chat with the Professor Emeritus, Casey Sokol. We talk about piano performance, music education, improvisation, early days in Toronto and a hell of a lot more! This episode pairs nicely with episodes 129 (Lisa Conway), 19 (Bob Wiseman) and 71 (D Alex Meeks). Let's connect the dots!

Harpist Megan Bledsoe Ward joins us to chat about how she stumbled into improvisation as a harpist and how her early experiences resulted in the genre-weaving collaboration that Pacific Harp Project has become. We talk about her process for funding and then recording her first album, and how her ensemble approaches marketing. And we discuss how much there is to learn about a work by recasting it in new and interesting ways. Praised for their “engaging jazz...with scintillating plays of light and

From nervous jazz trumpet solos to a singing orchestra and musical collaborations, today YolanDa Brown talks to trumpeter Anne McAneney and violinist Vesselin Gellev about how they’ve crossed musical boundaries, and discovers what we can learn from expanding our musical experiences. Is all music a kind of improvisation? And how can musicians overcome their fear of exploring new genres?Produced by Tandem Productions for the London Philharmonic Orchestra.#OffstagePodTwitter: @LPOrchestraInstagram:

In this episode, we have a wonderful chat with Kevin Gillese, former AD at Dad's Garage in Atlanta and one half of the duo that inspired both Dave and Jason, Scratch. This is a great flowing and funny chat about finding longevity in the art form we practice. Enjoy. You can find Kevin's Improv Learning Centre course HERE.

Progressive violinist Rob Flax got his degree in improvisation from the New England Conservatory and brings some of his practical wisdom as well as some fuzz-related gear to Nashville for an in person chat here at the studio. Then I quiz the chess-master on...chess pie!

As a freelancer, I am part of a community of storytellers, because we all have stories of all kinds of people that we've had the pleasure (or lack there of) of working with as a contractor. However, there are times where I'm reminded that people "get" what musicians are, but they truly do not remember what's it's like to live so close to the margins or as someone who books work out weeks in advance to assure a future of bills being paid. No names are mentioned in this video, since the point is to

Bringing an infectious warmth and playful levitywherever she goes, Monica Rodgers is a tirelessadvocate for the full actualization of women,inspiring women everywhere that saying “YES tothe MESS” is the missing link to self-love andpersonal awakening. From Monica: Patriarchy impacts all people, regardless of gender, all over the world. This unjust construct is defined by the dictionary as a "system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely

Bringing an infectious warmth and playful levitywherever she goes, Monica Rodgers is a tirelessadvocate for the full actualization of women,inspiring women everywhere that saying “YES tothe MESS” is the missing link to self-love andpersonal awakening. From Monica: Patriarchy impacts all people, regardless of gender, all over the world. This unjust construct is defined by the dictionary as a "system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from

Fall is here, and that means different things for different people. Pumpkin spice Ugg boots, seeing the leaves change color with an almost cult-like fervor, and cold load-ins juxtaposed next to warm creative times for creatives! I riff on this topic in today's episode Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedeker​ Website: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedeker Instagram:

Sure, I know how to improvise as a pianist, but you do too! Life is full of moments to improvise, and I chat about this viewpoint in this next installment of "Dutcher records a podcast super late because time is so hard to budget!" Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dutchersnedeker​ Website: https://www.dutchersnedeker.com/​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchersnedeker Instagram:

I am just getting over being sick, and it prompted a larger discussion of what rest looks like and how we as a society perceive taking care of one's health and wellness. I use my situation as a vehicle to explore specifically the work/life balance culture that comes with being a creative while also acknowledging what kind of work I need to continue to do to continue to improve. Check the links out to follow me on socials and support content like this! Patreon: