Creative Process

A songwriter’s visual and emotional journey to the stage – 26

In this episode of listenN, we talk with musician, songwriter and frontman for The Honeyrunners, Dan Dwoskin. Highlights include: How as a kid, driving in the car with his dad (who always loved to talk about the lyrics drove him crazy) but gave him an appreciation for the poetry of song writing. How having a…

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The Anniversary Episode! – 19

In this episode of listenN we’re celebrating our first anniversary by looking back at some highlights, sharing our thoughts, a snippet, and give you a taste of what you can experience from episodes 1 through 18. Highlights include: Episode 1, we share Susana’s tips on using nature and walking as a means to honouring one’s…

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Mindfulness meditation, creative writing and the art of coming home. – 17

In this episode of listenN, we speak with creative writer, teacher and mindfulness meditation instructor, Dr. Ranjini George.  Highlights include: How titles are just a part of the egoic form and structure that holds us back from the joy and happiness that writing can give to us. How the writing process requires practice and mastering…

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Chasing Dr. Robert Vernon Spears through our post-truth world. – 16

In this episode of listenN, we speak with award-winning academic writer and social commentator Alan C. Logan. Highlights include: How he stumbled onto the story of National Airline’s Flight 967 crash into the Gulf of Mexico in 1959, and his discovery that it was one of the world’s true aviation whodunits of the last century….

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Devin Cuddy, Singer-songwriter and musical genre blender. – 14

In this episode, singer-songwriter, Devin Cuddy shares: The joy of finding a working upright piano in the front room of The Cameron House, and how his relationship with the legendary building was born. How playing solo piano on stage lit a fire within him, and it was then that he discovered what he wanted to…

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From awarding-winning screenwriter to novelist by way of time travel. – 13

In this episode, award-winning screenwriter and novelist, Elan Mastai shares: How he learned the valuable lesson of getting out of his own way, so as to not be the obstacle to his own success. ‘Don’t fail before you’ve even tried’. How when you find yourself doing the thing you love, it’s easier to overcome obstacles…

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Audio Producing – a behind the scenes look at the magic process. – 04

In this episode, audio and SFX producer and commercial music composer, Edward Zaski shares: His 25 year career of creating music, sound effects and Foley in the commercial world. How music is his Hero. How he was inspired by his guitar hero, Queen’s legendary guitarist, Brian May, to build his own guitars. How you don’t…

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Connecting Words, Connecting with the Muse, Creating Poetry – 01

In this episode, poet and creative writer, Susana Molinolo shares: What it’s like being born into the Spanish language and then being torn between it and English, and how the dictionary became her survival tool. How reading saved her life. Her favourite books: from the vivid murder in Crime and Punishment to her love of…

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