Composer Quest: A Songwriting and Music Composition Podcast

Composer Quest: A Songwriting and Music Composition Podcast


Latest Episodes

Tour 12: Finale in Minnesota
January 24, 2017

It’s finally here. Four years and 166 episodes later, we’ve arrived at the finale of the Composer Quest podcast.

Tour 11: Psychology in the Southwest
January 18, 2017

Ever since I heard music psychologist Dr. Diana Deutsch on Radiolab, I’ve been fascinated by musical illusions. In this penultimate episode of Composer Quest, I got to visit Diana in person!

Tour 10: Squirrels in California
January 10, 2017

You’ll have to listen for yourself to find out why this episode is called “Squirrels in California.” Also, Jeff Goldblum?!

Tour 9: Surprises in Taiwan 2
January 04, 2017

The second act of my Taiwan adventure features more interviews with music makers in Taipei, plus an interview with me about interviewing. We also discuss the jingles heard in Taipei, from the train stations to the 7-Elevens to the garbage trucks.

Tour 8: Surprises in Taiwan
December 27, 2016

Join me on a musical tour through Taiwan in today's episode of Composer Quest. I stumbled into a music festival celebrating Hakka culture, and I got to record a bunch of interesting ensembles, including the Taiwanese jazz group Sizhukong.

Tour 7: Family in Australia
December 20, 2016

Australia has been my dream vacation spot since I was about six years old. In today’s episode of the Composer Quest World Tour, you’ll get an audio peek into my adventures staying with musical families in Melbourne and Poatina Village, Tasmania.

Tour 6: Creative Work in LA
December 14, 2016

If you've ever thought about moving to Los Angeles to pursue a creative career, today's episode will give you a glimpse into that world. I talk with six creators about what it takes to turn art into your job.

Tour 5: Games in Chicago 2
December 06, 2016

Take a peek behind the scenes of the Composer Quest Olympics in today's episode. I also talk with video game composers in Chicago about career advice, rhythmic composing tips, and silly six-second Vine melodies.

Tour 4: Songwriting in New England
November 30, 2016

From pig racing to public-access TV, this three-hour episode chronicles my adventure around New England. I talk with four different songwriters.

Tour 3: Theory in New York
November 23, 2016

This episode, I'm in Philadelphia and New York to chat about music theory, film scoring, and slot machine composing.