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creative process

Jun 10
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Robert Emery

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What happens when the thing you love most becomes the thing you can never completely walk away from?

This week on Here’s What We Know, conductor and pianist Robert Emery returns for a conversation about creativity, music, and the curious ways our minds work. From practice rooms to Abbey Road Studios, Robert shares what life is really like for a professional musician, why creative people often struggle to switch off, and what he’s learned from spending a lifetime immersed in music.

Gary and Robert also trade stories about family, parenting, travel, questionable hotel experiences, and the challenges that come with building a career around passion. They explore the lives of Mozart, Franz Liszt, and Berlioz, uncovering the very human struggles, quirks, and triumphs behind some of history’s most celebrated composers.

Robert also shares the story behind Orchestral Meditations, his latest project featuring meditation music recorded at Abbey Road Studios with a full symphony orchestra and choir.

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In this episode:

• Why musicians never really leave work behind
• The truth about practicing and mastering a craft
• What Mozart and Michael Jackson may have had in common
• How creativity affects everyday life
• Stories from Abbey Road Studios
• The fascinating history of Franz Liszt and musical celebrity
• Why travel helps reset the mind

Quotations:

“The older I get, the more I try not to care too much.” – Robert Emery

“As humans in this world, we all just take note of our surroundings, maybe a little bit more on a day-to-day basis, and be grateful and thankful for some of the beauty that’s on this earth. Because I think we can all be trapped in our own little world, in our own little house, in our own little street, and it’s so easy to forget what is out there.” – Robert Emery

Bio:

Robert Emery is a conductor, pianist, and serial entrepreneur. He is lucky enough to travel the world; ranging from performances in London’s Royal Albert Hall, through to the Sydney Opera House, Robert has seen them all.

Besides music, he is the Founder & Director of The Arts Group, one of the most diverse entertainment companies in the UK. Within the portfolio is a national music tuition agency, symphony orchestra, choir, artist agency, record label, and production company.

Aside from that, he lives in London and Cambridge, has a wife (Mrs. E), a toddler (Master T), a baby (Master A), and 4 cats.

Guest Contact Info:

Website: https://robertemery.com/

Orchestral Meditation: http://orchestralmeditation.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/robertemeryofficial/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertemeryofficial/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertemeryofficial/

May 06
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James Rollins

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This week on Here’s What We Know, James Rollins shares how bestselling authors actually create stories that last.

James Rollins is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of international thrillers translated into more than forty languages. His Sigma Force series has been called one of the “top crowd-pleasers” by the New York Times and one of the “hottest summer reads” by People Magazine. He’s written more than 40 books, built entire worlds, and still approaches storytelling with the curiosity of someone just getting started.

In this conversation, we explore how curiosity, research, and imagination come together, not all at once, but piece by piece, until something clicks.

If you enjoy conversations about creativity, storytelling, and the human side of success, this one’s worth your time.

This episode is sponsored by:

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In this episode:

  • How bestselling authors develop story ideas
  • Why curiosity is the foundation of creativity
  • The difference between learning to write and becoming a storyteller
  • How reading improves writing over time
  • What makes “popcorn fiction” so powerful

Quotations:

“Basically, I learned you should write what you know.” – James Rollins

“I think there’s something innate about wanting to build these fantastic landscapes and to share them with the world if your mind’s not wired that way. And all the tools I give you aren’t going to help you unless you fundamentally love storytelling.” – James Rollins

“Whenever I teach writing, I always tell people, you should be writing from a position of passion.” – James Rollins

Bio:

James Rollins is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of international thrillers, translated into more than forty languages. His Sigma series has been lauded as one of the “top crowd pleasers” (New York Times) and one of the “hottest summer reads” (People Magazine). In each novel, acclaimed for its originality, Rollins unveils unseen worlds, scientific breakthroughs, and historical secrets—and he does it all at breakneck speed and with stunning insight. Known for building high-octane adventures on a solid science foundation, Jim juxtaposes the familiar with the exotic and then turbo-charges his tales with suspense. Always mindful of history’s legacy, Jim reveals how secrets, some hidden for centuries, can change the course of human events. His novels explore how advancing technology can impact society—not just the physical threats of unchecked developments, but also the spiritual and moral challenges that result. “The true terror of technology is not the cogs and the wheels, but how it will change us,” he says.

Guest Contact Info:

Website: https://jamesrollins.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorjamesrollins/