Beyond the Notes with Vonn Vanier
Beyond the Notes uncovers the craft, stories, and “aha” moments behind today’s most influential music makers. Host Vonn Vanier sits down—remotely—for in‑depth chats with composers, producers, engineers, and performers (from Grammy winners to game‑score innovators), exploring how they broke in, solved impossible challenges, mentored the next generation, and even pursued unexpected passions. Each episode delivers a 30–60 min deep‑dive plus bite‑sized clips to inspire your own creative journey.
Podcasting since 2025 • 11 episodes
Beyond the Notes with Vonn Vanier
Latest Episodes
Jeffrey Silverman Snuck Into Hollywood Scoring Sessions Then Helped Orchestrate Yanni’s Biggest Show
Jeffrey Silverman snuck into Hollywood film scoring sessions as a teenager. Years later, he would go on to orchestrate some of the most iconic concert productions of the 1990s, including Yanni’s Live at the Acropolis and John Tesh’s...
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How Danaë Xanthe Vlasse Turns Greek Myths Into Grammy Winning Music
There are some stories that time itself cannot bury. Composer Danaë Xanthe Vlasse transforms ancient Greek myths into music that feels both classical and cinematic, intimate and epic. Her Grammy-winning Mythologies and Grammy-nominated Mytholog...
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How Composer Claire Ritter’s Music Helps You Breathe in a World Full of Noise
The internet rewards speed, volume, and constant stimulation. Claire Ritter makes music that does the opposite. Her album "Songs of Lumiere" feels like light painted with sound. Calm, spacious, and deeply intentional, it sits far outside the no...
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Law & Order Composer Mike Post Goes Off-Script With His First Full Album
Mike Post has spent decades writing music to serve story.Scenes. Characters. Picture lock. Timing. Emotion under constraint. In this episode of Beyond the Notes with Vonn Vanier, the legendary Law & Order composer talks a...
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