micro/Maker by Loose Leaf Transmissions

Roger Zare discusses his early interest in film scoring, his decision to attend USC, and how that experience ultimately led him to pursue a career in concert music. He shares how his initial attraction to storytelling through music evolved into a desire for more personal creative freedom.

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Austin Hammonds reflects on the difference between creating as a craftsman and creating as an artist — and how his time at Bleeding Fingers and remote control reshaped his understanding of both. He shares what he’s learned from mentors like Hans Zimmer and John Williams, and why he’s striving to be the kind of composer who knows every corner of the work that bears his name.

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Vanessa Ague pushes back on the idea that drone and ambient music are easy listening. Instead, she describes them as some of the most demanding musical forms — requiring focus, presence, and deep engagement with subtlety and change. She shares how listening to this kind of music can offer a richer, more immersive understanding of sound and attention.

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Tyler Kline turns inward, outlining the four pillars that anchor his composing life: musical efficiency, instinctive intuition, a sense of ritual and patience, and a deliberate curiosity that guides what he consumes and creates. He explains how fractal motifs, organic rhythms, and spacious pacing let his music breathe—offering a calm counterweight to deadline-driven modern life. It’s a peek into the methods—and mindsets—that keep his work evolving on and off the page.

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What does it mean to be an artist without boxing yourself in? Emily Koh shares with Tyler Kline the three pillars that guide her creative life: starting with being human, staying curious, and releasing the pressure to make a masterpiece. For Emily, every piece is just a step toward the next — and every so-called failure is part of the process of learning.

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Anna Huffka talks with Tyler Kline about the artistry behind hair — not just as a surface-level service, but as a sculptural, responsive craft. She shares how curiosity, communication, and a respect for individuality shape both her creative process and her approach to hospitality. They also reflect on growth, inclusivity, and what it means to find the right medium for your work.

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Hannah Boissonneault shares the pillars that have helped shape her current creative practice — from letting go of perfectionism to embracing play, intuition, and deep intentionality. She talks about how her mindset has shifted since school, especially around productivity and self-worth, and how collaboration with her longtime bandmate and fiancé continues to reshape her songwriting. Whether composing for others or writing lyrics for herself, Hannah’s process now centers around trust, patience, and a growing sense of personal clarity.

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Shelley Washington and Tyler discuss how the expansiveness of the Midwest subtly weaves its way into her music — sometimes intentionally, sometimes through the deep-rooted identity of home and memory. Shelley shares how location, travel, and homesickness continue to shape her creative language.

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Phong Tran shares the origin and ethos behind Media Queer, a creative collaboration with Darian Donovan Thomas. What began as casual conversations became a trusted creative feedback loop — and a reminder that not everything has to be formal to be meaningful.

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Carlynn Crosby talks through the tension between creative identity and economic survival. She shares why she’s hesitant to turn writing into a full-time career, how labels like “writer” and “journalist” still catch her off guard, and what it means to embrace both passion and practicality in a world where everyone wears multiple hats.

micro/Maker episodes release every Tuesday and Friday!

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