How a music studio is just like math class w/ Devon Lougheed

About this episode

Vanessa discusses the parallels between making music and learning math with producer Devon Lougheed.

Send us a text! (US messaging rates apply) For the last month, Vanessa and Math Therapy producer David have been in the studio working on their band's next album, and Vanessa couldn't help observing many parallels between making music in the studio and learning math. If you're reading this like "huh?!" ... then today's episode is a must listen! After a day in the studio with our good friend & producer Devon Lougheed, Vanessa sat down with him to discuss: what risk-taking in the stud...

People in this episode

Host: Vanessa Vakharia

Guest: Devon Lougheed

Topics covered

• music
• math
• creativity
• risk-taking
• learning

Keywords

• music studio
• math class
• risk-taking
• learning
• creativity

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