Mic'd Up Fools: Recent Episodes
Eleni Paris
Every day it seems that a new artist's music takes off right from their very own bedroom. With just a mic, a midi keyboard, and a recording platform, anyone can release their music to the masses. Here, in each episode, you get to hear the strategies, obstacles, and benefits of self-producing teen artists as well as discussions about the purpose and meaning of music from people who make and equally love music.
"I'm just a humble toonster who hears cool stuff in their noggin' and I like to feel like I’m part of something bigger." Emile Serper, cellist, composer, and your local Bay Area "toonster" tells us about his diverse background that has led him into a world of music production. From jazz to classical and to music influenced by mathematical sequences, Emile takes us on a journey that has made him who he is today.
"Once you know the structure of things, you learn how to break the rules in a way that's pleasant…” 18-year-old Sahar says about creating her own sound. With the release of her first song on Soundcloud, Affirmation, I get to talk with Sahar about her childhood and artist influences on her sound as well as her songwriting and producing process. From discussing the friendship bonds she's made over music to the effects of quarantine on her sound, and to the daily conversations that inspire her songwriting, get a first look at what many self-producing teens are experiencing.