Sam Aluyon - Sam Aluyon - Jamming Out: How Improv Music Gets Made!

Today we dive into musical improvisation with the multifaceted Sam Aluyon. Sam Aluyon as been playing piano and singing for 20+ years, and has been an improv actor for over a year. From spontaneous melodies to the impact of AI on creativity, Sam Aluyon is here today to explore it all. we delve into the intersection of traditional musicianship and modern technology, exploring how tools like the Autochords app help inspire Sam with new chord progressions, fostering his creativity during live performances. So grab your headphones as we have an enlightening discussion on the intersections of music, improvisation, and technology right here on Creator/Shift.

Episode 005: Sam Aluyon - Jamming Out: How Improv Music Gets Made!

Some Questions I ask:

• Which instruments do you play?
• Which genres do you play the most?
• How many different musical groups are you in?
• Were you raised playing music? 
• What kind of tech do you use the most when going out for a performance?
• Do you use any type of A.I assisted apps?
• How are artists affected by A.I. created content?
• Which part of being a musician do you have to practice the most to get good at?
• Best way to practice scales and chords?

In this episode you will learn:

• Expressing Creative Desires: "the bigger feeling that you have, the bigger wants or expression that you have, the more that I can pull from
• The Importance of Community in Improv**: From his stories about Measure Island to Edgewood Avenue, Sam stresses the significance of support and collaboration within the musical and improv community, underpinning the success and vibrancy of performances. 
• The podcast discussed the influence of AI in creative fields. 

🎧 Catch this inspiring conversation and more on how the blend of tech, talent, and teamwork powers the world of musical improv on our Creator/Shift podcast.

Measure Island website: https://www.measureislandimprov.com

Connect with Sam and his groups on Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/sam.aluyon/

https://www.instagram.com/measureislandimprov/

https://www.instagram.com/albertonedgewood/

Erika Christie is the host of Creator/Shift and as a Filmmaker/Writer/Producer has worked professionally in many different fields. Erika will be interviewing all types of amazing art-folk and delving into the best ways that artists up skill themselves- meaning, what they do to better themselves and their artwork. We'll also be putting a special focus on transitioning your skills into new artistic mediums and how to best work and collaborate with artists who have very different skill sets from your own. 

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