From Touring Musician to Film Composer | Pivots with Andrew Raiher

CPR: Why Everyone Should Learn Lifesaving Skills (Project BAM) | Snippets with Andrew Raiher

Andrew Raiher urges everyone to learn CPR, sharing how essential it is to be prepared in an emergency. He stresses that even basic knowledge can make the difference between life and death. His initiative, Project BAM, offers free CPR training to empower people to act when it matters most. Key Topics * Why everyone should learn CPR * The panic and guilt of not knowing lifesaving skills * The basics of CPR take only 30 minutes to learn * Project BAM’s mission to provide free training * How being prepared can save lives Quotes * “Be the person in the room who knows how to perform competent lifesaving CPR.” * “If you find yourself in a room where you need to save someone’s life and don’t have that knowledge, the panic is terrible.” * “To know that you did what you could is all you can do — and it only takes about half an hour to learn.” * “Get in touch with Project BAM. We will train you for free.”

Real Learning: Why You Can’t Learn Everything on Zoom | Snippets with Andrew Raiher

Andrew Raiher emphasizes that real learning happens in person, not virtually. He believes energy and presence are essential to absorbing skills, and that true growth comes from being alongside someone brilliant, emulating them, and then developing your own version. Key Topics * Why in-person learning is irreplaceable * The limits of remote/virtual tools like Zoom * The role of energy and presence in mentorship * How emulation leads to personal growth * Why direct human connection drives deeper learning Quotes * “If you wanna learn something, learn it from someone.” * “Be in someone’s presence — that’s when you do the learning.” * “This is not remote, this is not virtual, it’s not happening in Zoom.” * “Only they can show you their energy when they’re doing the thing they’re brilliant at.”

Train Your Algorithm, Don’t Let It Train You | Snippets with Andrew Raiher

Andrew Raiher emphasizes the importance of taking control of your algorithm instead of letting it control you. By curating your digital inputs, opposing what you don’t want, and focusing on what you do, you can build an algorithm that reflects your taste and brings joy. Key Topics * Why algorithms are valuable in 2025 * Training your algorithm vs. being trained by it * Curating your feed by rejecting unwanted content * The joy of building an algorithm that reflects you * Why personalization is digital power Quotes * “Train your algorithm. Don’t let it train you.” * “Your algorithm is the most valuable thing you have in 2025.” * “The goal is to make other people jealous of the brilliance of your algorithm.” * “Make your algorithm your own — treat it with love.”

From Touring Musician to Film Composer | Pivots with Andrew Raiher

In this candid reflection, Andrew Raiher explains how a life on tour pushed him to pivot into film and television scoring. What started as a desperate shift to protect his health became a career-defining move. Today, with more than 40 films to his name, Raiher’s story is a reminder that the scariest pivots often lead to the most meaningful growth. Key Topics * Why Andrew Raiher had to leave touring behind * The role of health in driving career decisions * Taking the leap into film and TV scoring * How friends and opportunity shape pivotal moments * Growth through risk and reinvention Quotes * “I realized that if I didn’t pivot within a year, I’d have no liver.” * “It was the most terrifying pivot of my life.” * “And now, about 40 movies later, I pivoted.”

Explains English Swear Words (and How NOT to Use Them) | Slang with Andrew Raiher

Andrew Raiher explains the dos and don’ts of English swearing, highlighting the cultural differences between the UK, Australia, and the U.S. He emphasizes that certain words carry far more weight than Americans might realize, and using them improperly can lead to real offense — or even a fight. Key Topics • Proper use of “bloody” in English slang • The cultural weight of certain swear words in the UK • Differences between English, American, and Australian usage • Why context matters when swearing • How misusing slang can offend or escalate Quotes • “When you use bloody, you have to use it in the right way — it’s a descriptor.” • “A woman can never, ever be called that word in any circumstances.” • “It’s fighting talk. You can’t use that word unless you’re ready to break a glass and have a real fight.” • “Americans don’t really understand the weight of it — and you’ve got to stop using the T.