On today’s episode of music/Maker with Tyler Kline, Tyler is joined by composer and pianist Yue Song.

Yue Song is a Chinese composer and pianist based in Dublin, Ireland. Her music spans opera, orchestra, chamber, choral, and electronic works, and has been performed internationally by ensembles such as Crash Ensemble, ConTempo Quartet, Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble, and the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland.

In this conversation, Yue reflects on her creative path from studying composition in China to finding her artistic voice in Ireland. She and Tyler discuss how nature, emotional honesty, and experimentation shape her music; how she balances theory and intuition; and how collaborative projects — including her growing body of opera work — continue to expand her practice.

Learn more about Yue and listen to her music at yuesongusic.com.

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On this edition of music/Maker with Tyler Kline, Tyler is joined by C. Jacqueline Wood.

Filmmaker and visual artist C. Jacqueline Wood creates intimate, deeply personal work across moving image, installation, and documentary forms. Her work has screened nationally, including at the Athens International Film and Video Festival, and she was the founder of The Mini Microcinema — a non-profit space dedicated to showcasing independent and experimental film.

In this episode, Jacqueline reflects on the emotional honesty at the core of her creative process. She and host Tyler Kline discuss the role of light and duration in her work, and how her latest film became a meditation on unfinished projects, infertility, and creative loss. She reflects on navigating the tension between analog and digital media, processing personal experience through film, and embracing artistic freedom outside traditional systems.

Jacqueline's work can be viewed online at https://www.projectplane.com/

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On this edition of music/Maker with Tyler Kline: Composer Marc Mellits is one of the most frequently performed living American composers, known for his rhythmically vibrant, vividly orchestrated, and viscerally engaging music. His works have been commissioned by Kronos Quartet, Bang on a Can All-Stars, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, and many more, and are performed around the world.

In this episode, Marc traces his creative path from improvising at the piano as a kid to becoming a leading voice in contemporary music. He and host Tyler Kline discuss the value of beautifully engraved scores, why writing music that’s fun to play has fueled his success, and how his connection to Romania has shaped both his personal and artistic life.

For more on all things Marc, visit marcmellits.com.

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Season 2 of music/Maker with Tyler Kline kicks off with another solo episode, where Tyler reflects on his own creative practice and artistic journey.

This time, he turns the tables on himself and answers the same questions he usually asks his guests: What is your first artistic memory? What are the pillars of your creative practice? What artistic artifacts changed your creative world? Tyler explores these questions and more in a candid, personal conversation to open the new season.

Tyler can be found online at tylerklinemusic.com.

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music/Maker is back for Season 2 — a podcast featuring longform, unfiltered conversations with composers and other artists about how they think, how they work, and how they live. Hosted by composer Tyler Kline, the show dives into the heart of creative practice, exploring craft and process, philosophy and inspiration, and the honest, often messy parts of being an artist — from uncertainty and doubt to purpose and persistence. New voices, new stories, and a deeper look into the creative life.

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New episodes debut Thursday, May 15, 2025 – and release every other Thursday.

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On today's episode of music/Maker with Tyler Kline, Tyler continues his conversation with film composer Austin Hammonds.

In Part 2 of this conversation, Austin shares his thoughts on craft versus artistry and discusses the role of the Jurassic Park film score along his artistic journey.

Listen to Part 1 here.

Find out more about Austin on his website, https://www.austinhammonds.com/.

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On today's episode of music/Maker with Tyler Kline, Tyler is joined by Austin Hammonds.

With a seamless fusion of neo-classical orchestral mastery and contemporary production flair, composer Austin Hammonds delivers a contemporary twist on a timeless sound. Drawing from a deep well of musical influences spanning centuries, Hammonds intricately bridges colors and textures the past and the present, offering stories a fresh perspective on the enduring beauty of orchestral music.

Hammonds remains steadfast in his dedication to projects that allow him to explore the full spectrum of orchestral expression. Whether crafting traditional orchestral landscapes or pushing the boundaries with innovative and less-traditional scores, he is driven by a profound belief in the power of collaboration.

This episode is the podcast's very first two-parter, and it is a deep dive into the world of film scoring. In this conversation, Austin and Tyler discuss their similar backgrounds–and how that starting point led them toward different paths entirely–plus, Austin shares thoughts on the importance of his composition mentors, and we touch on the role of taste in Austin’s work, as well as matters of process and philosophy as it pertains to collaborating with directors and producers.

Find out more about Austin on his website, https://www.austinhammonds.com/.

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On today's episode of music/Maker with Tyler Kline, Tyler is joined by Mahdis Golzar Kashani.

Born in Tehran in 1984, Mahdis Golzar Kashani is an internationally acclaimed Iranian composer and pianist whose work has earned her recognition across prestigious stages and institutions worldwide. She began studying piano at the age of six under the guidance of renowned musician Javad Maroufi and Art and Literature School of IRIB, and gave her first solo concert at 14 at Seda va Sima University. Although she initially pursued a degree in electronic engineering at Azad University, her deep-rooted passion for music led her to switch paths and obtain an M.A. in composition from Sooreh Art University.

Over the years, Mahdis has performed at prominent festivals and venues globally, including the Classical to Contemporary Music Festival in Tehran, the 4020 Music Festival in Austria, and piano recitals at Niyavaran Hall. She has also collaborated with the chorus of Vahdat Concert Hall at Roudaki Hall and participated in international composition workshops such as the Heidelberg Festival in Germany and the Oxford Song Festival in the UK. Her work has been commissioned by prestigious institutions like the Campus Lemmens Instituut LUCA in Belgium, further cementing her place in the global classical music community, Hermes Ensemble, Hypercube Ensemble, Sitkovetsky Trio, Haft Craft Ensemble, Woodwork Reed Quintet, and Babylone Orchestra.

In this discussion, Mahdis talks about her journey as a composer, which led her from her native Iran to living and working in Europe. She also tells this powerful story about what led her to decide on being a composer as a career, and shares an in-depth background of challenges she has faced being from Iran and how that has influenced her life and artistic trajectory.

Mahdis is online at https://mahdisgolzarkashani.com/

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