Regarding Music

How can young or emerging composers get their choral music performed? In this solo episode, Eric Sheppard shares practical advice shaped by his experience as both a composer and conductor. He explores why live performance matters so much for choral music—and how building relationships with choirs and conductors can help composers find opportunities.

In this episode, Eric Sheppard speaks with organist and composer Paul Griffin about the role of church music in education, community building, and the broader classical music space. 

In this episode, we explore the vibrant world of collegiate choral composition, community-building for young composers, and practical tips for breaking into the world of choral music. Sammy Strent shares insights on growing the community, the importance of hands-on experience, and strategies for young composers to market and develop their craft.

In this episode of Regarding Music, we talk with Isaac Kingshott, a London, Ontario based music producer and composer, about working with Indie artists as a music producer, building connections in the music industry, and the value of relationships over technical knowledge alone.

Most musicians are feeling the heat as AI technology disrupts traditional careers — but is that a crisis or an opportunity? New York-based composer Nick Bettina and I dive deep into how the industry is evolving and why embracing live performance, community, and authenticity is more essential than ever. If you're a performer, composer, or music lover questioning how to thrive in a shifting landscape, this episode reveals the counterintuitive strategies that can turn chaos into your advantage.

In this Episode of Regarding music, we sit down with Matt Hardy, a St. John's-based double bass player about organizing ensembles, overcoming imposter system, and some of the physical demands the double bass requires of players. 

I've made several AI Demos of my choral compositions and have found that while AI choir is very good at being correct, it usually lacks musicality. I wrote a new choral composition specifically designed to be sung by AI to see just how musical I could get an AI generate choral recording to sound.

In this episode of Regarding Music, Eric Sheppard speaks with composer and violinist Nick Batina about his journey in composition, his stylistic influences, and the challenges of building a career in music. Nick shares valuable insights on the creative process and building a career in music composition.

In this episode of Regarding Music, Eric Sheppard speaks with Paul Griffin, a Washington D.C. based organist and composer. The discussion focuses on the value of writing approachable music, some of the parallels between composing church music and music for video games, and some insights about composition gained from becoming content creator.

In this episode of Regarding Music, Eric Sheppard and Brandon Unis discuss Brandon's journey into the world of mixing, the business side of being a self-employed engineer, and the importance of building relationships in the music industry. They discuss ways content creation can drive business outcomes, some of the challenges of identifying as a musician, and some advice for aspiring mixing engineers.