IIRY Podcast: 28. Byron Au Yong: “Counteract the hate.”
In my conversation with composer Byron Au Yong, we discuss why writing well “is a power”; his childhood experiences with…
IIRY Podcast: 27. Augusta Read Thomas: “Music is so much bigger.”
In my conversation with composer Augusta Read Thomas, she expresses her heartfelt support of Black Lives Matter; her empathy for…
IIRY Podcast: 12. “The belief that perfection equals worthiness is the biggest struggle of my life.”Dr. Sarah Carter
In Part Two of my conversation with physician, cellist, writer, and former child prodigy, Dr. Sarah Carter, we discuss the…
IIRY Podcast: 6 – “‘Zero f**ks given’: Why vulnerability is the most important thing.” Violinist Zach Brock
In my conversation with jazz violinist, Zach Brock, we talk about his musical upbringing and how he straddles the line…