A Love Supreme with Dae Bryant
Talking to Dae feels like rewiring my thoughts. When he described the connection between philosophy and music, I immediately related to his lived experience. He is someone who is creating his own way of living.
Aine Fujioka
Born in Hiroshima, Japan, I started my musical journey with piano and trumpet, before finding my passion for drums and studying in Osaka, then later at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Over the past two decades, I've worked as a professional drummer in Boston, NYC, and Berlin.
Along the way, I faced health and mental challenges that led me to explore Yoga, healing techniques, and holistic practices. These experiences not only supported my own well-being but also inspired me to guide other musicians on their path.
In 2023, I launched my solo music project aine wie keine and released my debut mini-album — a deeply personal expression of my journey. Through Beats de Roots, I now combine my passion for music, coaching, and holistic living to help female musicians grow, heal, and thrive.
Making a Life, Not a Career: Listening for the Life That Wants to Grow with Paul Hansen
Photo © by CydScottPhotoPaul Hansen is the person who inspired me to explore this theme I call Art of Life. When we last talked on Zoom, he said something that stayed with me: artists have to find their own way to live because no two lives unfold the same way. In this interview, Paul repeated that the essence of life is a long chain of decisions made based on one's own aesthetic sense, and that is what it means to be an artist.
Freedom to Flow with Todd Marston
No one ever actually told me how to live as a musician. There are many ways, and you have so much freedom to create your own way. And that’s not easy because the choices are endless. So, I started this series of interviews to ask my friends how they live as artists. This first interview was with Todd Marston, my long-time friend and a keyboard player, composer, and educator.