On this edition of music/Maker with Tyler Kline: Composer Marc Mellits is one of the most frequently performed living American composers, known for his rhythmically vibrant, vividly orchestrated, and viscerally engaging music. His works have been commissioned by Kronos Quartet, Bang on a Can All-Stars, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, and many more, and are performed around the world.

In this episode, Marc traces his creative path from improvising at the piano as a kid to becoming a leading voice in contemporary music. He and host Tyler Kline discuss the value of beautifully engraved scores, why writing music that’s fun to play has fueled his success, and how his connection to Romania has shaped both his personal and artistic life.

For more on all things Marc, visit marcmellits.com.

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Season 2 of music/Maker with Tyler Kline kicks off with another solo episode, where Tyler reflects on his own creative practice and artistic journey.

This time, he turns the tables on himself and answers the same questions he usually asks his guests: What is your first artistic memory? What are the pillars of your creative practice? What artistic artifacts changed your creative world? Tyler explores these questions and more in a candid, personal conversation to open the new season.

Tyler can be found online at tylerklinemusic.com.

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music/Maker is back for Season 2 — a podcast featuring longform, unfiltered conversations with composers and other artists about how they think, how they work, and how they live. Hosted by composer Tyler Kline, the show dives into the heart of creative practice, exploring craft and process, philosophy and inspiration, and the honest, often messy parts of being an artist — from uncertainty and doubt to purpose and persistence. New voices, new stories, and a deeper look into the creative life.

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New episodes debut Thursday, May 15, 2025 – and release every other Thursday.

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