Small Room, Loud Stories

Mona Raza - There's Something True in Every Song

Songwriter, attorney, community builder, and host of the Third Street Coffeehouse Songwriters Round, Mona Raza joins us in the STUDio for a conversation about why songs matter.
We talk about discovering music later in life, finding the courage to perform, writing from personal experience, the influence of great songwriters like John Prine and Bob Dylan, and why every song should contain something real. Along the way, Mona shares the story behind one of her most personal songs, reflects on building a welcoming musical community, and even performs an original song live in the STUDio.
Whether you're a songwriter, a performer, or simply someone who believes music has the power to connect people, this conversation is full of warmth, insight, and a genuine love for the craft.
Welcome to Small Room, Loud Stories.

Will Henson - Call me Will. Willie's my Stage Name

Will Henson joins us in the 4 1/2 Inch STUDio for a wide-ranging conversation about music, family, storytelling, songwriting, and the winding roads that lead people into a lifetime of creativity.
We talk about growing up in a musical family, learning instruments, performing in bands, writing songs, improvisation, memorable local music stories, and the connections that form through years of making music in and around our community.
Along the way, the conversation wanders through unexpected places, from old performances and recording adventures to the origins of songs, the people who shaped us, and the stories that stay with us long after the music ends.
As music writer Tad Dickens once said of Will, he's "sickeningly talented, and you never know where it's going to go." After this conversation, you'll understand exactly what he meant.
Small Room, Loud Stories is a conversation podcast featuring musicians, artists, and creative people sharing the stories behind what they do and why they do it.

Krystine Smith (Euterpea Fantasy Flute) – There are even bigger flutes!

Krystine Smith of Euterpea Fantasy Flute joins the 4 1/2 Inch STUDio for a conversation about music, imagination, and the unusual paths instruments can take. We talk about her creative journey, the ideas behind fantasy flute work, and how sound can stretch far beyond traditional expectations of what a flute is supposed to be.
Along the way, we explore the practical side of making music, the stories behind uncommon instruments, and what happens when you start encountering flutes that make standard assumptions feel a little small.
Small Room, Loud Stories is a conversation podcast featuring musicians, artists, and creative people sharing the stories behind what they do and why they do it.

John Hildreth - Using the Room You Have

John Hildreth joins us in the 4 1/2 Inch STUDio for a wide-ranging conversation about songwriting, recording, local history, creativity, and the many paths that can lead a person into music.
We talk about writing songs that arrive fully formed, moving between instruments, building projects around stories and places, and John's ambitious upcoming double album inspired by the people, history, and landscape of Giles County.
Along the way, the conversation wanders through recording techniques, community connections, artistic influences, and the realities of creating meaningful work with the room, tools, and opportunities you have available.
Small Room, Loud Stories is a conversation podcast featuring musicians, artists, and creative people sharing the stories behind what they do and why they do it.
Check out John's Website for more information about his projects and upcoming events, and John's Bandcamp Page for his albums mentioned in the episode!