Regarding Music

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Regarding Music

The podcast where we sit down with musicians to talk about their work and their journeys, their trials and their tribulations, their peaks and their valleys, their learnings and their lessons, but most importantly we are here to talk about their music.

  1. MAR 13

    Ep. 68 - Can AI Choir Sound Musical?

    I've made several AI Demos of my choral compositions and have found that while AI choir is very good at being correct, it usually lacks musicality. I wrote a new choral composition specifically designed to be sung by AI to see just how musical I could get an AI generate choral recording to sound.

    16 min

  2. MAR 1

    Ep. 67 - Building a Career in Music Composition with Nick Batina

    In this episode of Regarding Music, Eric Sheppard speaks with composer and violinist Nick Batina about his journey in composition, his stylistic influences, and the challenges of building a career in music. Nick shares valuable insights on the creative process and building a career in music composition.

    38 min

  3. FEB 23

    Ep. 66 - Composing Church Music with Paul Griffin

    In this episode of Regarding Music, Eric Sheppard speaks with Paul Griffin, a Washington D.C. based organist and composer. The discussion focuses on the value of writing approachable music, some of the parallels between composing church music and music for video games, and some insights about composition gained from becoming content creator.

    42 min

  4. FEB 8

    Ep. 65 - Developing a Career as a Freelance Mixing Engineer with Brandon Unis

    In this episode of Regarding Music, Eric Sheppard and Brandon Unis discuss Brandon's journey into the world of mixing, the business side of being a self-employed engineer, and the importance of building relationships in the music industry. They discuss ways content creation can drive business outcomes, some of the challenges of identifying as a musician, and some advice for aspiring mixing engineers.

    37 min

  5. FEB 5

    Ep. 64 - Building a Music Teaching Business with Ben Nguyen

    In this episode of Regarding Music Eric Sheppard and Ben Nguyen explore the world of private music education, teaching, and the evolving landscape of music careers. They discuss the importance of reconnecting with music education, the value of leadership in music education, and lots of great tips to help music teachers starting private studios to find the right students.

    47 min

  6. JAN 28

    Ep. 63 - Three Ways to Compose Easier Choral Music

    In this episode of Regarding Music, Eric Sheppard outlines three key considerations for composing choral music that is easier and more approachable for amateur choirs.

    18 min

  7. JAN 25

    Ep. 62 - What Does it Mean to be a 21st Century Composer with Mathias Rehfeldt

    In this episode of Regarding Music, Eric Sheppard speaks with Mathias Rehfeldt, a German composer and organist. They  Mathias's work as a composer, ways composers of "Classical" music can leverage technology and social media, and some of the ways AI can (and will) change a composer's workflow.

    37 min

  8. JAN 20

    Ep. 61 - Understanding the Importance of Mentorship in Composition with Shane Mickelsen

    In this episode of Regarding Music, Eric Sheppard speaks with American composer and music director Shane Mickelsen. They discuss Shane's early musical journey, his education choices, the importance of mentorship, and the challenges of finding one's own voice in music composition. Shane shares insights on navigating music education, the role of validation in a composer's journey, and the balance between personal expression and audience engagement.

    39 min
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    The podcast where we sit down with musicians to talk about their work and their journeys, their trials and their tribulations, their peaks and their valleys, their learnings and their lessons, but most importantly we are here to talk about their music.

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    • Years Active
      2024 - 2025
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