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February 25, 2019April 29, 2019

Drums vs Technology (feat. Justin James)

I happened to stumble upon Justin's instagram account and was instantly impressed with his musicianship and creativity. Fortunately, he was kind enough to share his experiences regarding his incorporation of using Sunhouse Sensory Percussion triggers and Ableton Live with his acoustic drums. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igBX-Y6uTzQ&list=PL_8ivkkFZ1zmbgZb_bZW-C_e6j_9JgP6Z&index=1 Can you please clearly outline all your current musical projects and professions …

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January 8, 2019

Master in Music Therapy (feat. Jodie O’brien)

This interview is with an old friend Jodie who has just completed her Masters in Music Therapy. In this, she shares her transition from a Bachelor of Music to a Masters of Music Therapy, the challenges she faced as well as all the in-betweens. Scroll down for the transcription or click this youtube link for …

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December 12, 2018January 8, 2019

Coding, Programming and Music (feat. Sean Wayland)

Sean is an Australian musician currently based in NYC. If you're interested in reading more about Sean and his adventures in NYC, check out our interview on such matters in the link below: https://isaaccavallaro.com/2017/06/16/musicians-of-new-york-feat-sean-wayland/ This interview is for all musicians working with or looking to use their computers or smart devices in creative ways. Enjoy! …

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December 4, 2018December 4, 2018

Using the laptop as your instrument (feat. Danny Harley)

I've known Danny for many years as both a friend and a colleague working together in various musical formats and band lineups. Having spent much time together, I've had the privilege of observing his transition from writing music as an instrumentalist to making it entirely from his laptop. To his credit, his compositions were well …

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December 1, 2018December 1, 2018

Freelance drumming vs Solo Project (feat. Dave Jenkins Jr.)

I first met Dave during our time on the road together in 2015 for Dustin Tebbutts and The Kite String Tangles 'Illuminate' tour. His experience as a successful freelance musician was obvious to me from the get-go, which included his strong people skills. Whether it was his generosity to reach out to his peers to …

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