Listen "The Art of Listening: Miller Wrenn on Improvisation, Authenticity, and Creative Connection"
Episode Synopsis
Miller Wrenn is a bassist and composer who explores the beauty of improvisation, collaboration, and the deep trust that fuels creative work. In this conversation with Andrew Ramsammy, Wrenn reflects on how neurodiversity shapes his process, why true artistry begins with openness, and how music becomes a living dialogue between people. From his early days as an 11-year-old bassist to collaborations with acclaimed artists like Hildur Guðnadóttir, Wrenn reveals the lessons of resilience, community, and honesty that define his craft.00:00–00:23—Opening Reflection00:28–01:35—Introduction01:36–03:05—Full Circle at CalArts03:06–05:11—Early Beginnings in Music05:12–06:37—Discovering Improvisation07:03–09:54—Collaboration and Connection09:54–13:04—The First “Date” with Hildur Guðnadóttir13:04–16:13—Experimentation and Musical Honesty16:14–18:29—Balancing Structure and Spontaneity18:30–19:52—Preparing for Improvised Performance19:53–21:24—Themes and Emotional Exploration21:25–22:56—Creative Blocks and Deep Listening22:57–24:46—Letting Go of Ego24:47–26:39—AI and the Future of Music26:40–28:51—Advice to His Younger Self28:52–29:51—Defining “Unapologetically Creative”29:57–30:39—Closing Thoughts
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