In One Ear

About In One Ear

In One Ear is the monthly podcast of the 21st Century Music Practice Research Centre. The 30 minute episodes are released on the last Thursday of the month with other content - video publications by the guests and In One Ear 'Extended Play' supplement podcasts with more detailed discussions by the guests - released during the rest of the month. The podcast is currently run by a team of volunteers and each month features guests - typically a PhD student engaged in music practice research, and one or more researchers who have contributed to one of the C21MP research projects, published in the Cambridge Elements series, or are running an event in association with the centre.

Publisher

C21MP Research Centre

Category

education · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Feb 2026

Latest episode

25 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Episode 7: Gender roles in Javanese Wayang Kulit, learning to be a music producer and in western classical choral traditions

   Our guests on this episode are Misaki Kishi, a doctoral researcher at the National Museum of Ethnology in Japan, Brendan Anthony, music producer of thirty years' experience, head of the Production and Entrepreneurship Major at the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University, and author of Learning to Be a Popular Music Producer and Katie Ambrose, researcher and Visiting Lecturer at the School of Arts and Creative Technologies at the University of York. We start by discussing various aspects of gender and music. Misaki talks about Javanese Wayang Kulit – the traditional musical puppet theatre performance practice. As part of her project she is learning to be a female Dalang, the puppet artist who also narrates, sings and directs the gamelan orchestra performance: traditionally a male role. Brendan's new book argues for moving the identity of the producer away from a technocentric model and towards a much broader definition including people skills – and how these skills can be taught. Katie developed the concept of the Female Ear with Amandine Pras and Jude Brereton, mirroring the idea of the Female Gaze from film. Her research looks at whether a technologically mediated society has accelerated gender diversity in traditionally conservative choral environments. This episode was presented by Stefanie Barschdorf and Simon Zagorski-Thomas. The production team were Stefanie Barschdorf, Maciej Kierzkowski, Luiz Alberto Moura, Gittit Pearlmutter and Simon Zagorski-Thomas.

2. 

   30 Aug 2026

   Episode 6 Extended Play: Soundscapes in Istanbul and Student-Run Labels, Tours and Recording Projects

   Our guests on this episode are Bardia Hafizi, a doctoral candidate in ethnomusicology at Istanbul Technical University, Dr Dan Pratt, Associate Professor and Course Leader for BA Recording, Mixing and Production and MA Record Production at the London College of Music, University of West London and Dr Kristina Kelman, Associate Professor and Study Area Coordinator for Music at Queensland University of Technology, and founder of Vermilion Records, Australia's first student run record label. We start by discussing the concept of immersion as a technique for research and learning. Bardia talks about his autoethnographic study of the sound worlds of Istanbul. Dan and Kristina talk about large-scale immersive experiential projects as educational tools. Both of them have organised student groups running large recording projects (Dan's 500 songs), and label and tour management (Kristina facilitating tours in India and Australia and launching the student-run Vermillion Records. This episode was presented by Stefanie Barschdorf and Simon Zagorski-Thomas. The production team were Stefanie Barschdorf, Maciej Kierzkowski, Luiz Alberto Moura, Gittit Pearlmutter and Simon Zagorski-Thomas.

3. 

   6 Aug 2026

   Episode 6: Soundscapes in Istanbul and Student-Run Labels, Tours and Recording Projects

   Our guests on this episode are Bardia Hafizi, a doctoral candidate in ethnomusicology at Istanbul Technical University, Dr Dan Pratt, Associate Professor and Course Leader for BA Recording, Mixing and Production and MA Record Production at the London College of Music, University of West London and Dr Kristina Kelman, Associate Professor and Study Area Coordinator for Music at Queensland University of Technology, and founder of Vermilion Records, Australia's first student run record label. We start by discussing the concept of immersion as a technique for research and learning. Bardia talks about his autoethnographic study of the sound worlds of Istanbul. Dan and Kristina talk about large-scale immersive experiential projects as educational tools. Both of them have organised student groups running large recording projects (Dan's 500 songs), and label and tour management (Kristina facilitating tours in India and Australia and launching the student-run Vermillion Records. This episode was presented by Stefanie Barschdorf and Simon Zagorski-Thomas. The production team were Stefanie Barschdorf, Maciej Kierzkowski, Luiz Alberto Moura, Gittit Pearlmutter and Simon Zagorski-Thomas.

4. 

   30 Jun 2026

   Episode 5: Performing with physical diversity, Instruments as collaborators, and working with unfamiliar piano repertoire

   Our guests on this episode are Niamh Gallagher, a disabled violist, performer and practice researcher. She is a doctoral scholar at Goldsmiths, University of London, Marc Duby, a professional bassist and academic researcher in music, joining us from the University of South Africa, and Elisa Rumici, who is pursuing a doctorate in artistic research at the Hochschule für Musik Freiburg, Germany. We start by discussing Niamh's practice-led research project which is entitled Authentic Bodies – Diverse Embodiment and Disabled Identity in String Performance Practice. Marc discusses both "What Musicking Affords", which is part of the 21st Century Music Practice Cambridge Elements series, and his role as one of the first C21MP Research Fellows working on our Open Research Project format - looking at the idea of musical instruments as partners rather than just tools. Elisa is an award-winning pianist who has performed widely all across Europe and teaches extensively. Here she discusses the challenges and rewards of working with unfamiliar piano repertoire, both in performance and pedagogy. This episode was presented by Stefanie Barschdorf and Simon Zagorski-Thomas. The production team were Stefanie Barschdorf, Maciej Kierzkowski, Gittit Pearlmutter and Simon Zagorski-Thomas - with a special thanks to Maciej for getting the edit ready on time.

5. 

   19 Jun 2026

   Episode 4 Extended Play: Marimba Performance, 2027 C21MP Conference and the Social Dimension of Song Writing

   The Extended Play version of episode 4 was presented by Stefanie Barschdorf and Simon Zagorski-Thomas. The production team were Stefanie Barschdorf, Luiz Mouro, Maciej Kierzkowski, Gittit Pearlmutter and Simon Zagorski-Thomas - with a special thanks to Gittit for getting the edit ready on time.Our guests on this episode are  Márton Gábor Szives, a percussionist, researcher and teacher at the Doctoral School of Arts of the University of Pécs, supported by the Hungarian Academy of Arts, Wellington Gordon, the chair of the 2027 C21MP Conference, a bassist, audio engineer and educator at the Commercial Music programme at Florida State University, and Remy Haswell-Martin from the University of West London and Adam Martin from the University of Huddersfield, co-authors of a forthcoming Element in the 21st Century Music Practice series on "Creative Interactions in Collaborative Songwriting". We start by discussing the developments in contemporary Marimba performance technique that led Márton to his current PhD and he discusses that process of collaboration with ten composers in which he explored these new techniques for them as a way to stimulate their ideas for new compositions. Wells Gordon participated in the first C21MP conference and will be talking about hosting the 2027 conference at Florida State University and how we're going to be exploring Music and the Extended Mind. Remy and Adam discuss some of the social factors that affect collaborative song writing - looking at them from a phenomenological and affect theory perspective to explore both the positive and negative emotions that can have an impact on collaborative song writing.

6. 

   29 May 2026

   Episode 4: Marimba Performance, 2027 C21MP Conference and the Social Dimension of Song Writing

   Our guests on this episode are Márton Gábor Szives, a percussionist, researcher and teacher at the Doctoral School of Arts of the University of Pécs, supported by the Hungarian Academy of Arts, Wellington Gordon, the chair of the 2027 C21MP Conference, a bassist, audio engineer and educator at the Commercial Music programme at Florida State University, and Remy Haswell-Martin from the University of West London and Adam Martin from the University of Huddersfield, co-authors of a forthcoming Element in the 21st Century Music Practice series on "Creative Interactions in Collaborative Songwriting". We start by discussing the developments in contemporary Marimba performance technique that led Márton to his current PhD and he discusses that process of collaboration with ten composers in which he explored these new techniques for them as a way to stimulate their ideas for new compositions. Wells Gordon participated in the first C21MP conference and will be talking about hosting the 2027 conference at Florida State University and how we're going to be exploring Music and the Extended Mind. Remy and Adam discuss some of the social factors that affect collaborative song writing - looking at them from a phenomenological and affect theory perspective to explore both the positive and negative emotions that can have an impact on collaborative song writing. This episode was presented by Stefanie Barschdorf and Simon Zagorski-Thomas. The production team were Stefanie Barschdorf, Luiz Mouro, Maciej Kierzkowski, Gittit Pearlmutter and Simon Zagorski-Thomas - with a special thanks to Gittit for getting the edit ready on time.

7. 

   15 May 2026

   Episode 3: Extended Play - Mini opera and the secret lives of composers and music producers

   This extended edit of episode three of the podcast is presented by Stefanie Barschdorf and Simon Zagorski-Thomas. The production team were Stefanie Barschdorf, Maciej Kierzkowski, Gittit Pearlmutter and Simon Zagorski-Thomas. Our guests on this episode are Martyna Kosecka, a PhD candidate and research fellow at the Norwegian Academy of Music, Oslo, Paul Archbold, a composer of acoustic and electroacoustic works, a lecturer in electronic and produced music at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and a research fellow at the School of Advanced Studies, University of London and Samantha Bennett, a professor of music in the School of Music, College of Arts and Social Sciences at the Australian National University Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Chair of the International Association for the Study of Popular Music. We start by discussing what kinds of general conclusions can be drawn from looking at individual cases studies in their various fields. The video about Martyna's project - "Mini-opera: on the dramaturgy of protest" - can be found on the C21MP.ORG website  and here she discusses the process behind creating short operas and experimental theatre works that combine music, theatre, mixed media, and sociopolitical themes with a particular focus on women's lives in Iran, Poland and Norway. Paul discusses a series of video documentaries to be shared on the website which explore the work of several composers through interviews and documentary films about the rehearsal and performance of their work. Sam discusses her new Cambridge Element which is available open access for the first two weeks of May 2026 and thereafter by subscription or purchase on "Secrets and Revelations in Music and Audio Technology Cultures". She explores the culture of trade secrets in the world of audio production.

8. 

   1 May 2026

   Episode 3: Mini opera and the secret lives of composers and music producers

   The podcast is presented by Stefanie Barschdorf and Simon Zagorski-Thomas. The production team were Stefanie Barschdorf, Maciej Kierzkowski, Gittit Pearlmutter and Simon Zagorski-Thomas. Our guests on this episode are Martyna Kosecka, a PhD candidate and research fellow at the Norwegian Academy of Music, Oslo, Paul Archbold, a composer of acoustic and electroacoustic works, a lecturer in electronic and produced music at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and a research fellow at the School of Advanced Studies, University of London and Samantha Bennett, a professor of music in the School of Music, College of Arts and Social Sciences at the Australian National University Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Chair of the International Association for the Study of Popular Music. We start by discussing what kinds of general conclusions can be drawn from looking at individual cases studies in their various fields. The video about Martyna's project - "Mini-opera: on the dramaturgy of protest" - can be found on the C21MP.ORG website  and here she discusses the process behind creating short operas and experimental theatre works that combine music, theatre, mixed media, and sociopolitical themes with a particular focus on women's lives in Iran, Poland and Norway. Paul discusses a series of video documentaries to be shared on the website which explore the work of several composers through interviews and documentary films about the rehearsal and performance of their work. Sam discusses her new Cambridge Element which is available open access for the first two weeks of May 2026 and thereafter by subscription or purchase on "Secrets and Revelations in Music and Audio Technology Cultures". She explores the culture of trade secrets in the world of audio production.

9. 

   16 Apr 2026

   Episode 2 Extended Play: Pete Townshend's synths, the balafon and the Relational Camerata

   The podcast is presented by Stefanie Barschdorf and Simon Zagorski-Thomas. The production team were Stefanie Barschdorf, Maciej Kierzkowski, Luiz Mouro, Dan Pratt, Ashley Stein and Simon Zagorski-Thomas. Our guests on this episode are Maarika Autio, a PhD candidate at the University of the Arts, Sibelius Academy, Finland, Michael MacDonald from McEwan University, Edmonton, Alberta in Canada and Sarah Angliss, an Ivor Novello Award winning composer and sound designer working at the Augmented Instruments Lab at the Dyson School of Design Engineering, Imperial College London . They all talk about their relationship with practice research. Maarika talks about using her performance on balafon and electronics to explore ideas of cultural appropriation and creativity. Michael discusses his ideas for a 21st century Relational Camerata which will be a joint project with the research centre developing a contemporary version of the 16th century Florentine Camerata. Sarah was one of the ten participants in the C21MP Townshend Studio Research Challenge where they explored Pete Townshend's extraordinary collection of vintage and contemporary electronic musical instruments housed at the University of West London. The website presents videos from the Townshend Studio Research Challenge, one about Maarika's practice research and by Michael explaining some of the details about the plans for the Relational Camerata.

10. 

    26 Mar 2026

    Episode 2: Pete Townshend's synths, the balafon and the Relational Camerata

    The podcast is presented by Stefanie Barschdorf and Simon Zagorski-Thomas. The production team were Stefanie Barschdorf, Maciej Kierzkowski, Luiz Mouro, Dan Pratt, Ashley Stein and Simon Zagorski-Thomas. Our guests on this episode are Maarika Autio, a PhD candidate at the University of the Arts, Sibelius Academy, Finland, Michael MacDonald from McEwan University, Edmonton, Alberta in Canada and Sarah Angliss, an Ivor Novello Award winning composer and sound designer working at the Augmented Instruments Lab at the Dyson School of Design Engineering, Imperial College London . They all talk about their relationship with practice research. Maarika talks about using her performance on balafon and electronics to explore ideas of cultural appropriation and creativity. Michael discusses his ideas for a 21st century Relational Camerata which will be a joint project with the research centre developing a contemporary version of the 16th century Florentine Camerata. Sarah was one of the ten participants in the C21MP Townshend Studio Research Challenge where they explored Pete Townshend's extraordinary collection of vintage and contemporary electronic musical instruments housed at the University of West London. The website presents videos from the Townshend Studio Research Challenge, one about Maarika's practice research and by Michael explaining some of the details about the plans for the Relational Camerata.

11. 

    16 Mar 2026

    Episode 1 Extended Play: The New Research Centre, Guitars and Improvisation

    The podcast is presented by Stefanie Barschdorf and Simon Zagorski-Thomas. The Script Editor is Stefanie Barschdorf and the Technical Producer is Maciej Kierzkowski. The editors were Maciej Kierzkowski, Tommy Mitoraj, Gittit Perlmutter and Simon Zagorski-Thomas. Our guests on the first podcast are Jo Collinson Scott, a Reader at the University of the West of Scotland who also uses her artist name of Jo Mango, and Jamie Howell, who is just completing his creative practice PhD at the University of Southampton. Stefanie interviews Simon about the launch of the new research centre, this podcast and the Discord server. Jo has just been participating in our Creative Use of Guitar Tuning Research Challenge with nine other guitarists and talks about the process, the novel format and her Giant On The Bridge practice research project which premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe and is about to go on tour. Jamie discusses the composition, improvisation and performance work he undertook for his PhD using techniques drawn from DJ culture and EDM. The website presents videos from the international Research Challenge, one about Jamie's practice research and by Simon explaining some of the details about the future plans for the research centre.

12. 

    25 Feb 2026

    Episode 1: The New Research Centre, Guitars and Improvisation

    The podcast is presented by Stefanie Barschdorf and Simon Zagorski-Thomas. The Script Editor is Stefanie Barschdorf and the Technical Producer is Maciej Kierzkowski. The editors were Maciej Kierzkowski, Tommy Mitoraj, Gittit Perlmutter and Simon Zagorski-Thomas. It was mastered by Dan Pratt. Our guests on the first podcast are Jo Collinson Scott, a Reader at the University of the West of Scotland who also uses her artist name of Jo Mango, and Jamie Howell, who is just completing his creative practice PhD at the University of Southampton. Stefanie interviews Simon about the launch of the new research centre, this podcast and the Discord server. Jo has just been participating in our Creative Use of Guitar Tuning Research Challenge with nine other guitarists and talks about the process, the novel format and her Giant On The Bridge practice research project which premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe and is about to go on tour. Jamie discusses the composition, improvisation and performance work he undertook for his PhD using techniques drawn from DJ culture and EDM. The website presents videos from the international Research Challenge, one about Jamie's practice research and by Simon explaining some of the details about the future plans for the research centre.

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