014 - Ash Palais (teaching kids, dance, improvisational theatre, singing)

017 - Rod (how good 90s music?, creating music software for better teaching)

https://www.musicalysis.com/ [https://www.musicalysis.com/] https://www.instagram.com/musicalysis.web/ [https://www.instagram.com/musicalysis.web/] https://www.instagram.com/rodolfo.gug [https://www.instagram.com/rodolfo.gug] ---------------------------------------- Chosen Sound: Live played beginning of "Don't Stand So Close To Me" by The Police ---------------------------------------- In this conversation, Rod a.k.a. Rodolfo GUG shares his journey from childhood musical memories to innovative tools for music education. Discover how he developed a software – Musicalysis – which is transforming the way we can learn and communicate through music. Rod and Philipp discuss a different view on how "good" or "bad" the music of the 90s was and the influence it had for today. They go into how music markets are now (globalized and fragmented). Later on Rod shows Philipp some music theory, song analysis, and innovative tools like Musicalysis to enhance musical understanding and creativity. They discuss scales, modes, timbre, and practical applications for musicians and producers alike. Philipp recommends to watch the video form of the episode to see the life screen sharing of the "Musicalysis" software.

016 - David Deutsch (having found "it", living of royalties, is there "new" music?)

https://www.instagram.com/daviddeutschmusic [https://www.instagram.com/_daviddeutschmusic_] https://www.daviddeutschmusic.com/ [https://www.daviddeutschmusic.com/] http://www.youtube.com/@daviddeutschmusic [http://www.youtube.com/@daviddeutschmusic] https://soundcloud.com/daviddeutsch [https://soundcloud.com/daviddeutsch] https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/28rpro55OebpejJ3J7HkXP?si=2WxN7kLnQYejwAGCTEyODQ [https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/28rpro55OebpejJ3J7HkXP?si=2WxN7kLnQYejwAGCTEyODQ] ---------------------------------------- Chosen Sound: Improvised Guitar Play in a unique tuning ---------------------------------------- In this interview, David shares his journey of finding "it", something he was feeling in his body but couldn't yet express. He talks about folk music, breaking musical rules, and redefining his sound through unconventional guitar tunings. Philipp and David explore how he makes a living as an artist through royalties and how he started finding jobs in L.A. through networking … which is the wrong word for him. He share what he feels "networking" should actually be. They discuss, if radically "new" music even exists and what innovation in music actually is. Lastly, David shares how he has 80 recorded songs and how "easy" it is for him to choose the right ones for his new album.

015 - Orlane (feeling the song, playing bars, is love conditional?)

https://www.instagram.com/orlaneenalro/ [https://www.instagram.com/orlaneenalro/] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB01O5Ja9h_1SzTniKnjgXA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB01O5Ja9h_1SzTniKnjgXA] ---------------------------------------- Chosen Sound: Andra Day – "Rise Up" (Live at KUTX) Starting at: https://youtu.be/zlOfgLL_qi8?t=1 [https://youtu.be/zlOfgLL_qi8?t=1] ---------------------------------------- In this conversation, Orlane shares her profound connection to music and how it has shaped her personal growth and confidence as a vocalist. She discusses the significance of specific songs in her life, the journey of finding her voice, and the emotional depth that music brings to her performances. The dialogue explores the balance between emotional expression and technical execution in singing, as well as the challenges of maintaining that emotional connection to a song over time. Orlane shares her unique journey from France to Canada and Singapore, and now to the UK as a medical student. She reflects on her experiences performing in bars and the emotional disconnection in these kind of settings. Orlane and Philipp Dörfler discuss whether it's easier to say "i love you" or convey it through song as well as the impact of conditional love on ambition, and the importance of self-discovery in music.

014 - Ash Palais (teaching kids, dance, improvisational theatre, singing)

https://www.instagram.com/ashpalais/ [https://www.instagram.com/ashpalais/] https://www.facebook.com/Ashleydrewmusic/ [https://www.facebook.com/Ashleydrewmusic/] ---------------------------------------- Chosen Sound: Waves rushing to shore (Castlerock Beach) https://youtube.com/shorts/7htMGaHztXo [https://youtube.com/shorts/7htMGaHztXo] ---------------------------------------- In this episode, Ash shares her deep connection to the ocean, her creative process and songwriting in the shower, and her journey as an artist and educator. Discover how nature inspires her songwriting, the importance of community, and practical insights into the transformative power of dance and improvisational theater, their impact on mental health, creativity, and personal growth. They share practical tips, personal stories from Hideaway, and insights on overcoming fear, fostering community, and integrating art into everyday life.

013 - Drew Angus (rebel student, self-hosting shows with no fans, 1000+ idea memos)

https://www.drewangus.com/ [https://www.drewangus.com/] https://www.instagram.com/drewangusmusic/ [https://www.instagram.com/drewangusmusic/] https://www.youtube.com/drewangusmusic [https://www.youtube.com/drewangusmusic] https://www.facebook.com/drewangusmusic [https://www.facebook.com/drewangusmusic] https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/3JRBME1P6HDp6nAmcUaaHC?si=i7YjIIZ6TeKdm-SOYvtYTQ [https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/3JRBME1P6HDp6nAmcUaaHC?si=i7YjIIZ6TeKdm-SOYvtYTQ] ---------------------------------------- Chosen Sound: Drew Angus - "Animal Instinct Idea" (Voice Memo) ---------------------------------------- Drew Angus literally has 1000+ recorded voice memos on his with ideas. She shares one of them in the beginning of the episode and we will dive into his process and his unique approach to songwriting and idea generation. He also shares his "secret" strategy to self-hosting 86 songs (in 2026) by renting venues, selling the tickets himself and marketing his show through ads in places where he has never played and does not have fans. Yes, it's as wild as it sounds. And Philipp digs in venue selection, budgeting and goals, trying to leave no stone unturned because it's an innovative (yet exhausting) approach to touring, marketing, and building a sustainable music career outside traditional industry structures. Drew also shares why he was a rebel in music college where he built a studio without permission and at some point wasn't allowed to be alone in this space. They end the conversation talking about his first album 'Late to the Party,' and Philipp finds out what a "Peanut Butter Cup" is code for …