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SHAMBHU SESSIONSMichelle Qureshi on Sound Healing, Flow State & Limitless Creativity | Shambhu Sessions Ep. 2In this heartfelt episode of Shambhu Sessions, I sit down with award-winning guitarist, sound healer, and composer Michelle Qureshi for an inspiring deep dive into her music, creative journey, and lifestyle of peace. We explore how Michelle blends classical guitar training with intuitive improvisation, her evolution into ambient and healing music, and how sound itself serves as her greatest inspiration. She shares stories about building her home studio, performing Harmonic Sound Immersion™ events, and the spiritual intentions behind her upcoming albums Journey by Starlight and Healing in the Harmonic Field. ✨ Topics include: • Her switch...
2026-01-3042 min
SHAMBHU SESSIONSMichael Manring on Listening, Innovation & the Soul of Bass | Season 2, Episode 1In the Season 2 premiere of Shambhu Sessions, guitarist and host Shambhu sits down with bassist, composer, and innovator Michael Manring for a wide-ranging conversation about music, listening, and lifelong curiosity. From his early musical influences and studies with Jaco Pastorius, to his defining collaborations with Michael Hedges and Will Ackerman during the Windham Hill era, Michael reflects on a creative path shaped by deep listening rather than convention. He shares the story behind his groundbreaking Hyperbass, his use of dynamic tuning and EBow, and how technology can serve musical expression rather than dominate it. The c...
2026-01-2348 min
SHAMBHU SESSIONSJeff Oster on Tone, Improvisation & Reinvention | Episode 9In this episode of Shambhu Sessions, guitarist and composer Shambhu sits down with flugelhorn and trumpet artist Jeff Oster — a dear friend, longtime collaborator, and one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary jazz and New Age instrumental music. Jeff Oster's journey is anything but conventional. Before launching his recording career, he spent years balancing life as a financial advisor while quietly shaping a deeply personal musical voice. Since then, his warm, melodic flugelhorn sound has become a defining presence across dozens of albums and collaborations. In this wide-ranging and intimate conversation, Shambhu and Jeff re...
2025-12-1846 min
SHAMBHU SESSIONSTodd Boston: Music as Medicine, Nature and the Art of Deep Listening | Episode 8Welcome to Shambhu Sessions, where we explore the heart, spirit, and stories behind the music. In Episode 8, I welcome one of my closest friends and longtime collaborators — guitarist, composer, producer, and sound-explorer Todd Boston. Todd and I met in 2009, and from the first moments we played together, we shared a creative and intuitive musical connection that has shaped both of our lives. Todd is a deeply versatile artist whose journey spans: 🎵 Touring internationally with Snatam Kaur, Manose, GuruGanesha Singh, and other beloved artists in the mantra and devotional community 🎵 Recording his breakthrou...
2025-12-0557 min
SHAMBHU SESSIONSDiane Arkenstone: Healing Through Music – Episode 7In this episode of Shambhu Sessions, I sit down with the luminous Diane Arkenstone — a visionary composer, multi-instrumentalist, and pioneer in New Age, ambient, and cinematic music. Diane shares how she overcame health challenges and how music became her path to healing. We explore her creative flow, her alter egos like Enaid, Ah Nee Mah and Earth Trybe, and the inspiration behind her books and recent music releases — including Ocean Serenade from her upcoming pop album Hotel Del Mar and her new holiday single Starlight on Fallen Snow with David Arkenstone. We also dive into:...
2025-11-2131 min
SHAMBHU SESSIONSVin Downes: Where the Head Meets the Heart - Episode 6In this inspiring episode of Shambhu Sessions, guitarist and composer Vin Downes joins host Shambhu for a heartfelt conversation about the art of tone, touch, and truth in music. Vin shares his early journey from Ozzy Osbourne and heavy-metal roots to discovering Windham Hill Records and studying classical guitar — a path that would eventually lead him to record with Will Ackerman and Tom Eaton at Imaginary Road Studios. Together, Shambhu and Vin reflect on: 🎸 How alternate tunings shaped Vin's composing style 🎼 His daily writing practice inspired by David Crosby 🎶 The creatio...
2025-11-0944 min
SHAMBHU SESSIONSJohn Diliberto: 36 Years of Echoes, New Age's Golden Era and What's Next. Shambhu Sessions - Episode 5🎙 Shambhu Sessions – Episode 5 Guest: John Diliberto, Host of Echoes Radio 🔗 https://echoes.org In this episode of Shambhu Sessions, we celebrate the 36th anniversary of Echoes, the legendary nationally syndicated radio show that has shaped the sound of ambient, electronic, and new acoustic music since 1989. My guest is John Diliberto, Echoes' executive producer, and host — and one of the most respected voices in music radio. We talk about: • The origins and evolution of Echoes • The golden era of New Age music — and how the market has shifted • Thoughts...
2025-10-2239 min
SHAMBHU SESSIONSWill Ackerman – Founder of Windham Hill Records, Guitarist, and Producer of a Movement - Episode 4In this heartfelt and powerful episode of Shambhu Sessions, I sit down with musical pioneer Will Ackerman — Grammy-winning guitarist, renowned producer, and founder of Windham Hill Records — whose timeless artistry has touched millions and earned 27 gold and platinum records. Will's journey helped define an entire genre—New Age and instrumental acoustic music—through his pioneering solo recordings and the groundbreaking label he built from scratch. We explore his creative process, his visionary role as a producer, and the unique way he nurtured iconic artists like Michael Hedges, George Winston, Alex de Grassi, Liz Story and so many others.
2025-10-1653 min
SHAMBHU SESSIONSKristin Hoffmann, Sonic Alchemist - Episode 3Welcome to Episode 3 of Shambhu Sessions, a podcast of inspiring conversations with musicians, artists, and visionaries of our time. In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and musical collaborator Kristin Hoffmann, a classically trained singer, composer, and producer whose work lives at the intersection of music, healing, nature, and consciousness. She calls herself a "Sonic Alchemist" — and once you hear her voice and story, you'll understand why. We explore: • Her transformation from opera and folk-pop roots to a creator of ethereal, healing soundscapes • Her groundbreaking work with Bella Gaia (in...
2025-10-0932 min
SHAMBHU SESSIONSRJ Lannan: Orphan Music & the Future of New Age Music - Episode 2Welcome to Shambhu Sessions! In this episode, I sit down with RJ Lannan, one of the most respected voices in new age music for over 25 years. RJ is also the creator of Orphan Music – The Incomplete History of New Age Music, a ten-part documentary series that chronicles the origins, evolution, and future of new age music. Visit artisanmusicreviews.com for reviews and Orpan Music. We talk about: ✨ What inspired RJ to start writing reviews ✨ His favorite new age artists and most memorable albums ✨ What he looks for when listening to music
2025-09-1218 min
SHAMBHU SESSIONS🎸 Shambhu & Leo Steinriede on Resilience, Listening Deeply, and Creating in Real TimeIn this episode, Shambhu sits down with guitarist/composer Leo Steinriede, co-creator of the ambient blues guitar duet Resilience. Recorded live in studio with no click or script, the track reflects a quiet strength and deep musical trust between the two artists. Shambhu and Leo discuss their spontaneous recording process, Leo's jazz background and arranging work, and how music becomes a vehicle for emotional connection. A heartfelt conversation for musicians, listeners, and lovers of instrumental storytelling. 🎧 Listen to Resilience: https://ffm.to/resilience_single 📖 Read the blog post: https://www.shambhumusic.com/post/resilie...
2025-09-0626 min
SF MusicTech Summit - September 12, 2011New Products, Technologies & Demos - Part ISF MusicTech Summit IX on 9/12/2011 in San Francisco
Host: Eliot Van Buskirk - Evolver.fm,
Matt Schlicht - Tracks.by,
Neil Vineberg - Thinglink,
Bill Wilson - National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM),
Jaclyn Ranere - The Orchard,
Harold Lee - Rock Prodigy,
Mike Vann - GET IT Mobile.
Mark Willsher - MusicAllyPro,
Larry Goldberg - TuneWiki
2011-09-201h 06
SF MusicTech Summit - May 9, 2011Tools for Your BandSF MusicTech Summit 5/9/11
San Francisco, CA
www.sfmusictech.com
Panel Discussion: "Tools For Your Band"
Featuring:
J Sider - Rootmusic
Jaunique Sealey - Atom Digital
Josh Builder - The Orchard
Christopher LaRosa - YouTube
Neil Vineberg - Thinglink
Moderator: Jolie O'Dell - Mashable
2011-05-1956 min