This info-filled episode appears in two parts.
Part 1: self-publication, big publishing houses, streaming, music for free?
Part 2: looking for grad schools, views of music education in the US, brevity in composition, and of course some really attempts at Australian accents.
0:00 Intro and hello
0:30 Andrew Wiering: What are the strengths and weaknesses in music education in the US?
15:19 What to look for in a teacher and school when considering colleges
33:06 How do you pick an industry in percussion and how do you break into that scene?
40:48 Juggling multiple gigs and managing conflicts
48:02 What makes music good?
54:29 Phases, perception, and new music
1:02:27 Wrap