Podcasts by Lets Make A Musical

EP 27: Studio Recordings and Publication from 2016-01-06T23:27:49

Listen to the final studio recordings of PRESS START as Denver and Brian narrate the last chapter of creating this original musical.

EP 26: LIVE Full Read-Through of PRESS START! from 2015-09-29T17:56:20

Listen to Denver and Brian read and sing through the entire 45-minute first draft of PRESS START!

EP 25: Script Adjustments Before First Read-Through from 2015-09-18T19:40:25

Brian and Denver prepare the script for a full live read-through to be published next week!

EP 24: The Hero Song and Sidekick Song from 2015-08-11T21:45:20

Brian and Denver are back with completed drafts of the hero song and the sidekick song. 

Baby Update from 2015-07-22T22:14:38

Brian gives an update on the reason for the brief hiatus.  

EP 23: 8-Bit Opening Number Goodness from 2015-07-07T22:53:47

Listen to a draft of the opening number orchestrated with 8-bit synthesizers, plus Brian and Denver chat about updates they've been making throughout the script.

EP 22: First Draft? Done. from 2015-06-30T18:53:07

Brian and Denver talk through some news scenes as they complete the first draft of the show.

EP 21: Update on Script Work from 2015-06-24T01:18:40

Revising Scene 2, adding a new character, and fleshing out Off-Camera Moment #3.

EP 20: Working Out Scene 2 from 2015-06-16T23:33:05

Working out the new Scene 2 in which the characters come up with the idea to put on a musical fundraiser.

EP 19: Let's Talk About "Tut, Tut!" from 2015-06-10T00:04:28

Denver chats about another musical in development at Beat by Beat, TUT, TUT!, plays some exclusive musical clips from the show.

EP 18: Short Update on Script Work from 2015-06-02T16:00

Denver gives an update on a new show element and a small adjustment to Toadstool's heroic moment.

EP 17: Rewrite, Rewrite, Rewrite from 2015-05-26T20:00:43

Inspired by Red Nose Day, Denver and Brian rewrite the outline and clarify the message of the show.

EP 16: The Heroes' First Number from 2015-05-19T22:05:05

Brian and Denver talk through their process of creating the first hero song. 

EP 15: The Villain Song and New Sidekicks from 2015-05-12T07:00

Listen to the first draft of the Villain Song and the new Sidekick characters. Plus, writer's block!

EP 14: A New Opening Number from 2015-05-05T07:00

Listen to a live performance of the complete opening number by Denver and Brian. Plus a chat about all 18 characters in the show, and writer's block!

EP 13: Pop Music vs. Musical Theatre - What Happened? from 2015-04-28T22:22:44

Denver and Brian explore how and why musical theatre left the mainstream music scene, plus Denver's experience in Nashville. And how much do lyrics really matter?

EP 12: The Pac Man Song from 2015-04-21T07:00

Listen to the Pac Man song grow from a few rough lyrics to a full 8-bit vocal recording. Plus a comedy monologue for Karate Guy/Girl.

EP 11: Pitching the Show to Hollywood Producer Jason Koffeman from 2015-04-14T07:00

Writer and Producer Jason Koffeman listens to Denver and Brian pitch the show so far, gives notes on the outline, and chats about common pitfalls for writers and the importance of respecting the...

EP 10: Deus Ex Machina (say what?) from 2015-04-07T07:00

Listen to a draft of the new opening number, discover how Denver and Brian deal with the deus ex machina (contrived plot device), find out how our video game chararacters struggle in staying rel...

EP 09: Interview with Writer&Lyricist Betina Hershey from 2015-03-31T13:00

Denver chats with writer and lyricist Betina Hershey about her start as a musical theatre performer, the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop, and her process of writing lyrics.

EP 08: The Hero Complex and Yes Music Matters from 2015-03-24T07:00

Denver and Brian dig deep into the real reason the heroes need these rings to play on. They also play a full 8-bit version of the Toadstool song, and demonstrate the importance of music in conve...

EP 07: Scenes 1 to 15 plus a Performance of “The Final Level” from 2015-03-17T13:00

A complete scene outline of the show so far, a full performance of the climactic song “The Final Level”, plus Writer’s Block! Also, Denver and Brian announce the winner of the Production Kit Giv...

EP 06: Writing an "I Want" Song and Musical Theatre Lyrics plus New Scenes from 2015-03-10T08:24:52

Listen to two versions of the protagonists' "I Want" song and give your feedback on which you like best! Plus Denver and Brian chat in detail about writing musical theatre lyrics, plus a preview...

EP 05: Scene Breakdown and Video Game Music from 2015-03-03T08:30

The musical continues to evolve as Denver and Brian flesh out the first 8 scenes, plus a short chat about what makes video game music unique. And writer’s block!

EP 04: Creating a Protagonist and Writing for Young Actors from 2015-02-24T05:01

Denver and Brian flesh out the Toadstool character, plus how to write for young actors.

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EP 03: 8-bit Music, More Characters and Structure from 2015-02-15T00:59:05

Brian drives the bus on this episode as he and Denver give you a preview of the 8-bit music style they're going for, chat about characters and the overall structure. 

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EP 02: Song Ideas, Opening Number and Subplot from 2015-02-15T00:37:42

In their quest to create a new musical called "Press Start", Denver and Brian chat about fun potential song moments, the opening number, and a potential subplot. Plus, some Broadway trivia facts...

EP 01: What should we write about? from 2015-02-14T23:52:13

Welcome! In this first episode Denver and Brian talk about how they came up with the idea of their new musical, and what this podcast is all about. 

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