We’ve reached a point where "perfect" music can be conjured from a text prompt. But is it actually fun? From the player piano to the "AI Drummer," I’m exploring why the flawless output of tools like Suno can’t replace the messy, human fingerprints that make music breathe. Because at the end of the day, we don’t just want to hear a song—we want to hear what another human has survived.
In this heartfelt conversation with Christy Bruneau and Chelsea Nettleton from The Creative Download, I share my journey from drummer to songwriter, how I learned to live with self-doubt as a “noisy passenger,” and why it’s never too late to make meaningful art.
Last year, I witnessed Brian Eno’s process firsthand. These 20 lessons on focus, "composting" bad ideas, and breaking the rules of art are still unfolding in my work today.
Doubt will always ride with you. The trick is not letting it grab the wheel. That’s the heart of Doubt Riding Shotgun—how to keep moving toward the things that matter, even when your fear insists you shouldn’t.
