Sarah Cave interviews fellow Stella Maris Academy student Daniel O'Brien about his musical pursuits and talents for the Mystic Radio podcast. Among Cave’s other interview subjects are Shanneyganock frontman Chris Andrews. Submitted photo
By Mark Squibb
A Stella Maris Academy student has launched a new podcast, with a little help from her music teacher.
Sarah Cave is the host of Mystic Radio, a bi-weekly show in which she interviews local musicians about their careers in and passion for music.
“The podcast is a way to get to know local musicians,” explained the Grade 12 student.
Music teacher Christopher Ryan said Sarah approached him about doing a podcast one class.
“From a teaching perspective, I feel this brings real world experience,” said Ryan. “You’re talking to actual musicians, not just making slideshows.”
Cave has spoken to several musicians now, including Shanneyganock frontman Chris Andrews. She was able to ask Andrews questions about how he got his start in music, how the band got their start, how he writes music, and if he has any new music on the horizon.
She told the Irish Loop Post that while interviewing people can still be a little nerve wracking, she is getting more used to it.
Ryan said that student-led projects, such as the podcast, help students appreciate music more than simply reading about it in a textbook.
“It’s more valuable to speak to Chris Andrews one-on-one than it is to watch him do an interview, or listen to a song,” said Ryan.
Cave, who lists Alan Doyle and Mike Lynch as dream interviews, said she has lined up an interview with K-Rock’s JLaC.
The podcast can be found on the Stella Maris Academy YouTube page and elsewhere online.
