The Space Beyond Scarce

Episode 53: The Creative Gift of Limitations with Gary Grundei


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Kate interviews the award-winning musician and teacher, Gary Grundei. They talk about:

  • How scarcity and limitations can support the creative process.
  • Songwriting and the human voice as a portal to creating more from less.
  • Why everyone has permission to write songs, even if you don't have formal training.
  • How and why to prioritize creativity.
  • And so much more!

  • Gary Grundei is an award-winning musician and teacher based in NYC. He is the founder of golden lotus studio, an online community for songwriters. Gary is well-known for his work with the band High Fiction, composing music for theater, film, and podcasts, as well as coaching and producing other artists. Gary has written music for NPR, MTV, and the ID Channel, as well as for prestigious institutions such as The Kennedy Center and New York Stage and Film. He has taught at universities such as Naropa University and Occidental College, and worked on projects with Meredith Monk, Bill Pullman, and Leigh Fondakowski. He and Amy Shelley make records under the moniker High Fiction.

    Check out his work at:

    garygrundei.com⁠ 

    goldenlotusstudio.com⁠ 

    highfiction.com⁠


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    The Space Beyond ScarceBy Kate Holly