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Approachable Music

Kieferlinktr.ee
Kiefer is a pianist and producer based in Los Angeles. On the Approachable Music podcast, Kiefer interviews artists he admires, updating his theory on what makes a great musician. Topics include the writing process, finding inspiration, making it in the music industry, as well as some casual conversation in between.
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Episodes

MXXWLL Pt. 2

We end season 2 with the second part of Kiefer's interview with MXXWLL.

May 05, 202326 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Kal Banx Pt. 2

Part two of Kiefer's interview with TDE producer Kal Banx.

Apr 28, 202347 minSeason 2Ep. 6

MIA GLADSTONE Pt. 2

Part two of Kiefer's interview with MIA GLADSTONE.

Apr 21, 202329 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Malaya Watson

Kiefer interviews Malaya Watson.

Apr 14, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 4

MXXWLL Pt. 1

Kiefer interviews MXXWLL, a composer, producer, and performer from Sydney, Australia. He rose to prominence following a viral video of his music production techniques, which garnered the attention of Snoop Dogg and DJ Jazzy Jeff.

Apr 07, 202335 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Kal Banx Pt. 1

Kiefer interviews TDE producer Kal Banx, known for his productions for Isaiah Rashad and Doechii.

Mar 31, 202345 minSeason 2Ep. 2

MIA GLADSTONE Pt. 1

Kiefer interviews singer-songwriter and producer MIA GLADSTONE, known for her collaborations with Yung Gravy and bbno$.

Mar 24, 202340 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Braxton Cook Pt. 2

Part 2 of Kiefer's interview with Braxton Cook, an exceptional saxophonist, vocalist, and producer originally from Washington D.C., now residing in Los Angeles. Braxton has released a series of albums since 2015 combining Black-American music forms like jazz, soul, and hip-hop. In addition to his solo work, Braxton has collaborated with Christian Scott, Tom Misch, and Mac Miller.

Nov 04, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Mndsgn Pt. 2

The second part to Kiefer's interview with Mndsgn, legendary producer, keyboardist, and prolific recording artist with a stunning discography of eleven acclaimed albums released on labels like Leaving Records and Stones Throw, collaborating with the likes of Joyce Wrice, SiR, and Danny Brown along the way. Mndsgn is also a personal friend of Kiefer and has served as a mentor over the past decade.

Oct 28, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Amber Navran Pt. 2

Kiefer interviews Amber Navran, founding member of the neo-soul trio Moonchild. In addition to being a singer-songwriter, Amber is a gifted multi-instrumentalist and producer. In this episode, Kiefer and Amber continue their discussion from episode 2.

Oct 21, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Sam Wilkes Pt. 2

Approachable Music returns with part two of Kiefer's epic interview with Los Angeles-based composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and bass historian Sam Wilkes. In addition to his solo work, Wilkes is known for his collaborations with Sam Gendel, Louis Cole, and Jacob Mann.

Oct 14, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Braxton Cook Pt. 1

Kiefer interviews Braxton Cook, an exceptional saxophonist, vocalist, and producer originally from Washington D.C., now residing in Los Angeles. Braxton has released a series of albums since 2015 combining Black-American music forms like jazz, soul, and hip-hop. In addition to his solo work, Braxton has collaborated with Christian Scott, Tom Misch, and Mac Miller. In this interview, Kiefer and Braxton discuss Black music, music school, and Braxton's favorite alto sax players of all time.

Sep 30, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Mndsgn Pt. 1

Kiefer interviews Mndsgn, legendary producer, keyboardist, and prolific recording artist with a stunning discography of eleven acclaimed albums released on labels like Leaving Records and Stones Throw, collaborating with the likes of Joyce Wrice, SiR, and Danny Brown along the way. Mndsgn is also a personal friend of Kiefer and has served as a mentor over the past decade. In this episode, Kiefer and Mndsgn discuss the L.A. beat scene, nostalgia in music, and how to inject one's sense of humor in...

Sep 23, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Amber Navran Pt. 1

Kiefer interviews Amber Navran, founding member of the neo-soul trio Moonchild. In addition to being a singer-songwriter, Amber is a gifted multi-instrumentalist and producer. In this episode, Kiefer and Amber discuss daily routines, musical mentors, and defying jazz school expectations.

Sep 16, 202258 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Sam Wilkes Pt. 1

For the inaugural episode of Approachable Music, Kiefer interviews Los Angeles-based composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and bass historian Sam Wilkes. In addition to his solo work, Wilkes is known for his collaborations with Sam Gendel, Louis Cole, and Jacob Mann. In this episode, Kiefer and Sam discuss the history of the bass, collaborating with visual artists, and optimizing your artistic process.

Sep 09, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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