EP#34: For the Love of Code: In Conversation with Melody Loveless
Computer coding can often feel like a totally foreign language to newbies or even just anyone who isn’t a coding wizard. But today’s podcast guest, musician, artist and coder Melody Loveless is here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be. Melody uses live coding in live performance, music composition and sound installation and teaches MAX/MSP both privately and to groups. Inside this episode, Isobel learns why Melody’s ethos is one of inclusion and openness and the exciting possibilities coding can bring to your creative practice.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS{00:00} Intro{04:02} How did Melody get started with music tech?{08:16} Bringing the worlds of music and tech together{13:34} How Melody uses code to create auditory installations and live experiences{22:32} Free tools to get started with Live Coding{35:15} Demystifying MAX/MSP so you could use code with confidence{52:22} Episode summary & next week’s teaserRate and review the podcast NOW >>Sign up for Melody’s FREE Getting Started with MAX course on Music Hackspace HERE >>Check out Melody’s work HERE >>Find out more about MAX/MSP HERE >>Find out more about Sonic Pi live coding software HERE >>Listen to the episode hereListen on SpotifyJoin the Female DIY Musician Tribe Community on FacebookReady to level up your music making with the powerful art of field recording? Download my new FREE Essential Gear Checklist to Start Field Recording With Your Smartphone >> Loved this week's episode? Share it with a friend 👯♀️Girls Twiddling Knobs is hosted by Isobel Anderson, produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey and is a Female DIY Musician Production.Explore more episodes here.Listen on Spotify.Join the Girls Twiddling Knobs Podcast Community here >>