The MAP Podcast

Music with MAP: Season One Recap

John and Wes have a conversation about Season One and revisit each of the different guests and interviews that occured.
We'd like to extend our thanks to the guests that comprised Season One: Gavin Whelehan, The Instrumentors a.k.a. Chris and Judah, Lance Stewart, Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll, Jaeson Strachan and Daniela Gassi. Additionally, we'd like to thank all of you for listening and supporting us!
We've had many deeply enriching conversations that covered many different points about how music intersects with people's lives, and we can't wait to keep the conversation going into Season Two of Music with MAP!
Thanks again for listening! Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

Music with MAP: Do You Like Christmas Music?

It happens every year -- the holidays! And with it comes the soundtrack; whether new or old, original or a classic, Christmas music permeates our environments. But is any of it actually any good?
In this episode, the MAP guys talk about Christmas music; what they like and don't like about it, and the select few songs that they actually enjoy.
Hope everyone has a great holiday season and we'll catch up with you in the new year!Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

Music with MAP: Empowerment and Engagement through Music with Daniela Gassi Pt 2

In part two of this episode, the MAP guys continue their conversation with musician and high school music teacher Daniela Gassi.
We learn about the songs Daniela chooses to explore with her students, the many different hats she had to wear while teaching music virtually during Covid and what she loves about the music she creates and plays for herself. We also dive into the music she likes listening to, including some "guilty pleasures!" Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)
 

Music with MAP: Empowerment and Engagement through Music with Daniela Gassi Pt 1

John and Wes sit down with Daniela Gassi. By day, Daniela is a high school music teacher instructing students between Grades 9-12. By night, Daniela pursues playing music with various different groups and as a solo act as well.
In this episode, the MAP guys learn quite a lot about the strings in an orchestra, but more importantly, learn some of the many helpful tactics Daniela uses as an instructor and how she empowers and engages her students to learn in a way that is enriching and self-governed. 
Stay tuned (pun intended) for Part Two of this episode!Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

Music With MAP: The Translator with Jason Strachan Part 2

In part two of this episode, the MAP guys finish their conversation with Jae, dive into more about his creative process and continue to talk about the changing landscape of the music industry.
 
Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

Music With MAP: The Translator with Jason Strachan Part 1

The MAP guys sit down with Jaeson Strachan. Although his working experience is as a music producer, engineer, songwriter, performer, Jae describes his role in the industry as that of a translator. Creatively speaking, he connects the dots and helps others do the same. This is part 1 of our conversation with Jae. Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

Music with MAP: Finding Yourself in the Process with Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll Pt 2

John and Wes continue their conversation with long-time friend Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll. Rodrigo is a multi-faceted performer, as he works as an actor, comedian and musician.
In part two of this episode, we learn about Rodrigo's growth and evolution as a performer and how it ultimately lead to his current approach as a performer. We also find out about what music Rodrigo likes to listen to and the groups he has seen in concert!Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

Music with MAP: Finding Yourself in the Process with Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll Part 1

John and Wes sit down with a long-time friend Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll. Rodrigo is a multi-faceted performer, as he works as an actor, comedian and musician.
In part one of this episode, we learn how Rodrigo utilizes his many talents in the work he does and about the collaborative process he takes to create music for Fog and Lasers, his current musical outlet. Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

Music with MAP: Commanding the Attention with Lance Stewart Part 2

In Part Two of this episode, John and Wes continue their conversation with PhD Candidate Lance Stewart about why people love vinyl music so much. 
While the focus does remain on why people are so gravitated to this medium, the conversation also focuses on the role of technology and its impacts on people listening to music. Though new technologies are commonly perceived to have negative impacts on its users, this conversation highlights many positive aspects of technology as it pertains to people accessing and consuming music. Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)

Music with MAP: Commanding the Attention with Lance Stewart Part 1

Why do people love listening to music on vinyl? Young and old, people are so gravitated to listening to music on vinyl. Whether it is the act of collecting these rare gems, or the fidelity itself, why do people love using this medium to listen to their music?
In this episode, John and Wes discuss the above with their guest, Lance Stewart, who is a PhD Candidate that is examining these very ideas and much more.Hosted by: Mobile Arts Programming (John Baker, Wes Grove)