Michael Frazier reflects on the importance of mentorship and advocacy as his musical identity sharpened during his time at Eastman. Encouraged by teachers who supported sincerity over conformity, he describes learning not only to follow his instincts but to articulate why certain influences—particularly hip-hop and loop-based music—held meaning for him. A pivotal realization came earlier at USF through studying with Bel Ginster, whose passion for teaching and deep belief in the value of music helped Frazier see composition not just as a practice, but as a lifelong vocation grounded in sharing curiosity, care, and creative possibility with others.

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Biting into sound, Emily Koh tells Tyler Kline how meals became both inspiration and material for her music—from writing pieces based on chewing insects to dreaming up scores for specific dishes. She explains why chefs are fellow artists, why bad background music ruins cooking videos, and how a planned sandwich cart almost became her next creative stage. For Emily, every ingredient, texture, and bite carries its own rhythm—one she’s eager to share through sound.

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Nicolás Lell Benavides reflects on the intersection of art, ethics, and responsibility—how writing about water, folklore, and humanity connects to a deeper sense of duty. He and Tyler talk about motivation, artistic purpose, and why composing with conviction matters even when the impact isn’t immediate. It’s a conversation about staying principled, present, and patient in a long creative life.

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