
Beyond the Notes uncovers the craft, stories, and “aha” moments behind today’s most influential music makers. Host Vonn Vanier sits down—remotely—for in‑depth chats with composers, producers, engineers, and performers (from Grammy winners to game‑score innovators), exploring how they broke in, solved impossible challenges, mentored the next generation, and even pursued unexpected passions. Each ep... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Arts | |||

There are some stories that time itself cannot bury. Composer Danaë Xanthe Vlasse transforms ancient Greek myths into music that feels both classical and cinematic, intimate and epic. Her Grammy-winning Mythologies and Grammy-nominated Mythologies II... more
The internet rewards speed, volume, and constant stimulation. Claire Ritter makes music that does the opposite. Her album "Songs of Lumiere" feels like light painted with sound. Calm, spacious, and deeply intentional, it sits far outside the noise-dr... more
Mike Post has spent decades writing music to serve story.
Scenes. Characters. Picture lock. Timing. Emotion under constraint.
In this episode of Beyond the Notes with Vonn Vanier, the legendary Law & Order composer talks about what happened when, ... more
Oh, you definitely know the tunes. You can hum them right now:
• Law & Order
• The Rockford Files
• Magnum P.I.
• Hill Street Blues
• The A-Team.
And that's not even all of them!
But you probably don't know the name of the man who wrote all of t... more
How do you get Gen Z to care about a 400-year-old art form?
Matthew Shilvock, General Director of San Francisco Opera, has spent his career finding out. The stories he shares reveal exactly why opera still matters.
In this episode, he talks about... more
Imagine you're a professional musician. You've flown halfway across the world for a big concert in Istanbul. You walk out on stage... and there are three people in the audience. The band literally outnumbers the crowd. So what do you do?
That one st... more
Grammy-nominated composer Peter Boyer joins Vonn Vanier on Beyond the Notes to share the story of his two most ambitious new works:
• "American Mosaic", commissioned by the Kennedy Center for America’s 250th anniversary, blending Boyer’s music with... more
Leslie Ann Jones: GRAMMY-winning engineer behind Apocalypse Now, Herbie Hancock, & Halo | Beyond the Notes
What’s the secret sauce behind the music that stays with us? Legendary engineer Leslie Ann Jones turns session chaos into clarity—whether for... more
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Focusing on the intricacies of music creation, this series brings listeners face-to-face with some of the most influential figures in the industry, including composers, producers, and sound engineers. Each episode features in-depth conversations that explore the individuals' journeys through the music landscape, highlighting their triumphs, challenges, and unique approaches to their crafts. With a blend of storytelling and education, the content aims to not only inform but also inspire a diverse audience of music enthusiasts, creators, and aspiring artists alike.
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Recent guests on Beyond the Notes include:
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