Grid Kids with Nicholas Semrad

In this fifteenth episode of "Grid Kids with Nicholas Semrad", Nicholas interviews the incredible songwriter, keys player, and artist Jake Sherman. This is a slightly edited (for content's sake) recording of the original interview done on Nick's Twitch stream. In this interview, we talk about the importance of rhythm study, teaching abstractions, prepping for gigs, and the idea of cost-benefit-analysis while choosing your work. Produced in collaboration with "Charts and Leisure" (www.chartsandleisure.com)

In this fourteenth episode of "Grid Kids with Nicholas Semrad", Nicholas interviews the legendary producer, writer, and keys player James Poyser. They chat about working with D'Angelo and J Dilla, the expectations of being a producer who works with intense artists, child prodigies, and the anxieties associated with music and social media. Produced in collaboration with "Charts and Leisure" (www.chartsandleisure.com)

In this thirteenth episode of "Grid Kids with Nicholas Semrad", Nicholas interviews his good friend, incredible drummer, and roommate TaRon Lockett. They discuss how current events, relationship building, touring while being a father, and how to grow through love and respect. Produced in collaboration with "Charts and Leisure" (www.chartsandleisure.com)

In this twelfth episode of "Grid Kids with Nicholas Semrad", Nicholas chats with his good friend and fellow member of The Lesson GK, the incredible bassist Mr. David Cutler. They discuss the interesting path that David has taken through music and a deep study of self care, body work, and massage therapy, how to care for yourself during these turbulent times, and the role of the spirit in music. Produced in collaboration with "Charts and Leisure" (www.chartsandleisure.com)

In this anniversary episode of "Grid Kids with Nicholas Semrad", Nicholas interviews the incredible organist and Chief Apostle, Mr. Cory Henry. They discuss various topics from Cory's early days as a young musician in Brooklyn to various traits of great bandleaders, and, at the end, they make some comparisons between current musicians and NBA players. Produced in collaboration with "Charts and Leisure" (www.chartsandleisure.com)

In this tenth episode of "Grid Kids with Nicholas Semrad", Nicholas interviews the inventor of polyphonic synthesis and midi Mr. Dave Smith and his cohort over at Sequential, Mr. Andrew McGowan. They chat about the early years over at Sequential, their favorite synth patches and synth tips, and their thoughts on the usage of synths within the music community. Produced in collaboration with "Charts and Leisure" (www.chartsandleisure.com)

In this ninth episode of "Grid Kids with Nicholas Semrad", Nicholas interviews the award-winning film composer and mind blowing jazz pianist Kris Bowers. They chat about his college experience at Juilliard, the making of his last few projects (including working with Mahershala Ali in "Green Book" and scoring Ava Duvernay's "When They See Us"), and how the issue of race has interacted with his experiences in the film-scoring community. Produced in collaboration with "Charts and Leisure" (www.chartsandleisure.com)

In this eighth episode of "Grid Kids with Nicholas Semrad", Nicholas interviews the innovative and incredible drummer Mark Guiliana. They discuss how transcendent musicians are more than just "musicians", why it's important to play music with other people, and the value of listening to yourself analytically. Also, his son Marley makes his podcast debut! Produced in collaboration with Charts & Leisure.

In this seventh episode of "Grid Kids with Nicholas Semrad", Nicholas interviews drum/electronic music legend Zach Danziger. They discuss the expectations of child prodigies, musical source material, and the expectations of experienced musicians in regards to the younger players in a scene.

In this sixth episode of "Grid Kids with Nicholas Semrad", Nicholas interviews the incredible drummer, producer, and artist Louis Cole. They chat in-depth about writing process, the power of honesty, passion and hard work, and what makes a musician unique.

In the fifth episode of "Grid Kids with Nicholas Semrad", Nicholas interviews Los Angeles based singer-songwriter Jennah Bell. They talk about the specific energy of the Philadelphia music scene, the affect of management on an artist’s writing/career, social/political stances in music, politics in music, pedicures, musical death and rebirth, and how individualism can be political.

In this fourth episode of "Grid Kids with Nicholas Semrad", Nicholas interviews legendary bassist Tim Lefebvre and keyboardist/singer Rachel Eckroth. They discuss their views on staying healthy both physically and mentally while touring, the realities of Instagram, recording with David Bowie, and the mental challenges that come with a need for validation.

In this third episode of "Grid Kids with Nicholas Semrad", Nicholas interviews Stones Throw artist and producer/pianist Kiefer. They discuss attitudes of encouragement, the impact of Low End Theory, writing from a place of emotion as an instrumental producer, and the balance of artistic honesty and the need for funding as an up and coming artist.

In this second episode of "Grid Kids with Nicholas Semrad", Nicholas interviews Lenny "The Ox" Reece & Julian "J3P0" Pollack. Join them as they discuss their intense motivations behind practicing, what's special about the New York music scene, and the ability to harness other people's emotion on stage.

In the very first episode of "Grid Kids with Nicholas Semrad", Nicholas interviews LA electronic artist Genevieve Artadi (of Knower) and Montreal's Isis Giraldo. They discuss their current tour together, our issues with college music programs, songwriting processes, transcribing, and much more.