EP#34: For the Love of Code: In Conversation with Melody Loveless

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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 teaser

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Find out more about Sonic Pi live coding software HERE >>

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