Why Make Music…
I’ve been making music for the majority of my life, driven by the melodies and rhythms I hear in my mind and my desire to bring them to life. Music has always been my primary form of expression, something I create for my own pleasure and to share with friends, never seeking anyone’s approval. I’m self-taught, with my own unique take on music theory. My creations may have their imperfections, but I embrace them as part of my artistic journey. Though I’ve experienced being in a band, I ultimately prefer the solo creation process, relishing the total control it offers. Technology has empowered anyone to manifest their own reality, and I’ve chosen music as mine. My work is available on most streaming platforms and music leasing sites. In this podcast, I aim to showcase my creative side, sharing my thoughts, processes, and opinions on my projects, as well as my respect for music as a whole. I discuss timeless influences and explore the question, “Why make music…”—a topic I can endlessly talk about and explore. ThinkTimm… if nothing else!
Episodes
Episode 045 – "Wearing the Four Five"
Welcome back to Why Make Music… – powered by WDMNation MEDIA. This week’s episode takes inspiration from a legendary return: Michael Jordan's comeback wearing number 45. But that number goes deeper—it’s a hip-hop reference, a vinyl format, a metaphor for reinvention. Join DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) and ThinkTimm as they deliver a fresh, high-energy breakdown across music, media, and collect...
Why Make Music… – Episode 044: “How It’s Made”
In Episode 044 of Why Make Music…, DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) and ThinkTimm pull back the curtain and walk you through the real DIY magic of podcasting, music creation, 3D printing, and rebranding in year two of WDMN MEDIA.
Willa May delivers a deep dive monologue on how episodes like this get made: from scribbled notes to monologue scripting, Logic Pro and FL Studio breakdowns, Ele...
Episode 043 – “Producer Producer… IF I WAS YOUR PRODUCER”
Welcome back to another episode of Why Make Music… with your favorite co-hosts ThinkTimm and DJ Warm Cookies (Willa May). This week marks a major milestone as we officially release Volume One of the new seven-part series: If I Was Your Producer. Ten tracks. All original. All written, produced, and arranged by WDMN MEDIA. This is the kickoff of something special, and we’re tak...
Why Make Music… Episode 042 – “So It Begins…”
Hosted by DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) and ThinkTimm
We’re kicking off a brand new chapter with the official launch of WDMNation MEDIA — a full-scale creative platform housing music, podcasts, AI-assisted production, original art, and collectibles. This episode is a 45-minute conversation covering what’s next and how we’re doing it with purpose.
🎶 First up, the music: If I Was Your Pro...
Episode 041: “The Thank You Episode”
In this special longform edition of Why Make Music…, DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) takes the mic solo to deliver a poetic, soul-filled monologue that says what we rarely take the time to say: thank you.
This isn’t your average gratitude list. It’s a flowing meditation on the creative life—its trials, victories, flops, detours, and breakthroughs. Willa May speaks from the heart, weaving her signa...
Why Make Music – Episode 040: The Camille Voice & Prince’s Funky Basslines
In this deep-dive episode, ThinkTimm and DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) explore one of Prince's boldest and most mysterious musical experiments: his alter ego Camille. From the androgynous vocal stylings on "If I Was Your Girlfriend" to the unreleased Camille album and the infamous peach-dressed mystery figure on the "Sign o' the Times" single, we unpack...
Why Make Music… Episode 039: “When The Music Stops”
In this heartfelt and revealing episode, ThinkTimm and DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) sit down to explore grief, tradition, and the deeply personal choices that come with honoring a loved one’s passing. Following the recent loss of ThinkTimm’s grandmother, the duo reflects on nontraditional grieving in African-American families and what happens when a homegoing ceremony is replace...
DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) takes over hosting duties solo as ThinkTimm attends to family matters. (We send our condolences to ThinkTimm on the loss of his grandmother.) But the show goes on with a Star Wars twist: "Do or do not, there is no try." Willa May channels Yoda’s wisdom to deliver an inspiring message about fully committing to creativity.
She discusses how embracing technology – from ChatGPT and AI voice-cloning to DAW...
Episode 037 – Why Make Music… The Mixtape
In this special extended edition, DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) takes you on a sonic time machine through the soul, story, and culture of the mixtape. From reel-to-reel roots and cassette tape love letters to hip-hop street tapes, burned CDs, and algorithmic playlists, this episode explores the mixtape as an emotional diary, artistic manifesto, and cultural landmark.
We reflect decade-by-de...
Episode 036: Campus Frequency – Why College Radio Still Matters
In this episode of Why Make Music…, DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) takes the lead in exploring a topic that deserves a loud and proud revival—the power of college radio for independent musicians. Think streaming is the only game in town? Think again.
We dig deep into the human-curated, genre-bending, community-rooted world of college radio and how it’s quietly been the ...
Episode 035: All About That Bass
Welcome back to Why Make Music…—the podcast where groove meets storytelling. This week, we dive deep (and we mean DEEP) into the low end with our longest, most groove-packed episode yet: All About That Bass.
Hosted by ThinkTimm and narrated alongside DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May), this two-hour tribute explores the evolution, emotion, and innovation behind the electric bass guitar. From the pioneers...
Why Make Music… Episode 034: Legends Still Shred
Hosted by DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) and ThinkTimm, this week’s episode dives headfirst into the myth, magic, and mastery of the guitar—from blues roots to rock gods, pedal worship to digital rigs, and every soul-stirring solo in between.
We explore how guitars have transcended time and genre—how they’ve served as instruments of rebellion, tools of tenderness, and everything in be...
Why Make Music… Episode 033 | Creation Begins Inside: Finding Balance & Flow
This episode is a journey inward — toward stillness, sound, and the source of all creativity. DJ Warm Cookies opens with a moving poem about love and presence, setting the tone for a deep conversation between ThinkTimm and DJ Warm Cookies on what it means to make music from a centered, soul-aligned place.
Through stories, humor, and reflection, they expl...
Episode 032 – The Artist Formerly Known As Just a Musician
Hosted by DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) and ThinkTimm, this episode of Why Make Music… (dot dot dot) dives into the blurred lines between experimentation, authenticity, and the evolving relationship between artists and technology.
Across five grounded and soulful segments, ThinkTimm and Willa reflect on:
- The rollout of Why Make Music… The Producers series
- Creative evo...
Why Make Music…
Episode 031: Not for Money, for Motivation
Hosted by: DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) & ThinkTimm
Episode 031 opens in story mode: a monologue from DJ Warm Cookies reflecting on ThinkTimm’s early days of chasing a dream—digging through old notebooks, remembering 90s-era rehearsals, failed bands, and never-captured sparks of brilliance. It’s a poetic journey through lost songs and found purpose, setting the tone for...
In this milestone episode, ThinkTimm and DJWarmCookies (aka Willa May) step into a new chapter of the podcast, inviting listeners to rediscover the heart and hustle behind the Why Make Music… series. As the 30th episode unfolds, we go beyond just sound and storytelling—we dive deep into soul, upbringing, legacy, and the truth of independent artistry.
ThinkTimm reintroduces himself—not as a star, but as a lifelong student of sound. F...
Episode 029: Too Real for the Algorithm – The Mind of a Middle-Aged Music Maker
In this bold and reflective episode of Why Make Music… (dot dot dot), host DJ Warm Cookies aka Willa May dives deep into the real-life, real-time journey of middle-aged music creator ThinkTimm—that’s T-H-I-N-K-T-I-M-M.
This monologue is a soul-powered manifesto about building creative legacy in the age of algorithms, navigating music as therapy, resisting...
In this episode, we delve into the intricate world of sampling and interpolation in music production, exploring their definitions, origins, legal considerations, and their impact on hip-hop, R&B, and pop.
A sample is a reused segment of a sound recording—from drum loops to vocals—allowing artists to integrate old sounds into new creations. Sampling rose to prominence in the 1970s via hip-hop DJs like Kool Herc and Grandmaster Fl...
🎙️ Hosted by ThinkTimm
In this episode, ThinkTimm explores the neuroscience behind creativity. Do the brains of musicians and producers function differently from non-creators? Inspired by Susan Rogers, Prince’s former sound engineer (1983-1987) turned neuroscientist, ThinkTimm reflects on his own experiences and dives into research that suggests musicians develop unique cognitive and neurological traits.
- Musicians have increased...
In this episode of Why Make Music…, ThinkTimm takes listeners on a journey back to 1994 with a rare cassette recording from that era. This tape marks one of the first instances of WDMN, a mock radio broadcast created with a friend, featuring original material, playful commentary, and a guest appearance from the group 3 (Three) Pounds of Soul.
At the time, ThinkTimm was fully immersed in music, spending late nights from midnight to 6...
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