We caught up with Robbie as he was in throes of releasing the first three of ten solo albums he’s releasing this year. We talk on the creative processes surrounding that, music and education more broadly, and also cover off some interesting ground during the various times Robbie has toured with other notable musicians.

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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):  

The ‘creative tsunami’ that is releasing 10 albums in one year

Rick Rubin’s tome – The Creative Act

Check out Robbie’s albums

Preparing for, and working with, Lisa Marie Presley

Playing with Everclear

When you prepare for a tour and then find out everything’s tuned down half a step

Charts – to use or not to use?

Robbie’s musical upbringing and influences

The Key of One

Robbie’s approach to teaching

Robbie in action at the Valley Ragtime Stomp

Passing on musical curiosity to students

Working for Keyboard Magazine

Writings prose versus songs

Robbie’s favourite keyboards (and a shout out for Reason)

Desert Island Discs: Blow by Blow – Jeff Beck, 17-11-70 – Elton John, Songs in the Attic – Billy Joel, Images – The Crusaders, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (soundtrack) – George Martin

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