"...the truth is that I do write music for one person only to please. I always tell that to everybody....because the art I'm creating is for me, and I hope other people enjoy it." - Gene Pritsker

Enjoy this frank, honest, sometimes humorous, always inspiring conversation with composer, guitarist, rapper, teacher, producer Gene Pritkser. He's also known as a mischief-maker and a cultural blender who has written over 800 compositions. Listen in as Gene opens up about his early life and inspirations, his musical journey as a new music composer, and staying grounded in his artistic vision.

In this episode we chat about:

• Doing what you love
• Becoming a "finisher" of projects
• Inspirations for music creation
• Pushing artistic boundaries
• Music making as a model for human relations
• Creating art for yourself first
• Film orchestration

You can find Gene, his music, and lots of videos online at www.genepritsker.com or on Spotify and Facebook. If you want to learn more about traditional and folk music from around the world, check out the website Gene mentioned in this episode -www.folkcloud.com.

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