Unapologetically Creative
Unapologetically Creative
Podcast Description
Unapologetically Creative is the official podcast from Vermont College of Fine Arts, featuring bold voices in art, design, and storytelling. Through fearless creativity and cross-disciplinary thinking, each episode explores how culture is shaped and reimagined. Hosted by Andrew Ramsammy, the show highlights how VCFA’s collaborative community empowers creators to challenge convention, embrace risk, and lead with purpose.
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The podcast delves into themes of creativity, identity, and the artistic journey, showcasing episodes such as Creative Courage with Michael Riley about embracing uncertainty and Finding Your Path in the creative industry, and Expanding the Frame with Amy Fortunato discussing identity and the power of questions in storytelling.
Unapologetically Creative is the official podcast from Vermont College of Fine Arts, featuring bold voices in art, design, and storytelling. Through fearless creativity and cross-disciplinary thinking, each episode explores how culture is shaped and reimagined. Hosted by Andrew Ramsammy, the show highlights how VCFA’s collaborative community empowers creators to challenge convention, embrace risk, and lead with purpose.
Cover Art by David Jon Walker
Composer, arranger, and music director Miguel Atwood-Ferguson discusses how curiosity, collaboration, and moving beyond perfectionism shape his creative practice. He reflects on leading without controlling, helping students develop their own artistic voices, and making music that excites him while trusting his audience to find him.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:25 Introduction to Miguel Atwood-Ferguson
01:38 Growing Up with Music
04:45 Moving Beyond Natural Talent
05:55 Composing for Orchestra at Six
08:55 Perfectionism and the Pursuit of Growth
11:21 Letting Go of Control
15:07 Collaboration and Creative Discovery
17:42 Helping Students Find Their Voice
18:26 The Music Director as a Facilitator of Magic
20:53 Creating for Yourself or Your Audience
22:36 Social Media, Connection, and Comparison
24:18 Closing Reflections
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