About the Pod

One day, Nick, knowing nothing about music, heard a song that he liked but didn’t know why. He hopefully reached out to his formally musically trained and talented friend, Eddie, in search of a succinct explanation. The answer required the two of them to start at the beginning, we’re excited to have you join us demystify the world of music together.

About Eddie

Lives in Michigan with his wife and 2 kids

Formal Training: Majored in music at Michigan State University

Experience: Started playing piano at 5, hasn’t stopped since. Teaches music professionally. Has conducted dozens of musical performances. Marched in marching bands. Working knowledge of no fewer than 150 instruments (definitely all true…).

Favorite conductor: A mirror

Favorite musical moment: There’s nothing like a live show, or when some impromptu music making really clicks. Or when my son sings at the top of his lungs while indiscriminently smacking the strings on his mini guitar.

About Nick

Lives in Michigan with his wife and son.

Formal Training: Middle school band participant

Experience: Has been to the orchestra

Favorite conductor: Sir Topham Hatt

Favorite musical moment: Received feedback from his son’s pre-school teacher that he was singing AC/DC on the playground.