Derek Vanderhorst, MEIS graduate, discusses his Hollywood sound career, music transition as a folk singer-songwriter, and life as a cancer survivor in this compelling episode with Paul.

Paul talks with MEIS graduate, vocalist and funk/soul performer Jacob Larson. They discuss his career pre and post graduation. Three powerful original funk songs from the new Jacob Larson Band release are featured.

Paul talks with MEIS graduate, guitarist, composer and dobro player Dylan Kober. Dylan talks about his career path as a working musician post graduation.  Three of Dylan's songs are featured including a bluegrass band piece, a solo jazz guitar arrangement and a polyphonic dobro/guitar duet.  

Paul talks with MEIS graduate Grace DeVine about her experience as a student and her career post-graduation, writing, producing, and performing music. Three of Grace's art pop songs are featured including her disco/retro inspired, song "Sleep Deprived". 

Paul talks with UCD graduate Michelle Rocqet. Michelle shares the story of her journey from a prospective student to an educator, producer, artist, and now graduate student in musical theatre composition. Three of Michelle's songs are featured demonstrating a deep breadth of compositional styles. Michelle also speaks about her experiences as a female in the recording arts industry and her background as a daughter of Asian immigrant parents. 

MEIS graduate Roniit shares her journey from working in music publishing to becoming a successful songwriter and producer in Los Angeles. Three of her "art pop" songs are featured - one of which has three million plays on Spotify.

Paul talks to junior singer songwriter major Sydney Yllanes about her EP and Junior Showcase. 

Paul talks with recent guitar performance/music business graduate Brandon Craven about his career, his music and his experience as a CAM student. 

Paul talks with vocal performance student Alexi Peterson about  performing and her experience as a student at MEIS at The University of Colorado Denver. Three songs showcase Lexi's wonderful vocal talent.