An Interview With

Robbie Gennet

SEASON 6 | EPISODE 108 | 21 JANUARY 2026

From Ashes to Albums

How Loss Sparked Creative Fire with Robbie Gennet

About this Episode

In this episode, Musician Robbie Gennet shares how losing his home in the Woolsey fire sparked unprecedented creativity, leading to 10 albums of original music. The conversation explores authenticity in art, overcoming creative barriers, and how music serves as both personal processing and universal connection. Robbie discusses his teaching philosophy, the importance of self-permission, and his upcoming projects including an illustrated book of lyrics.

In this episode we talk about:

  • Acceptance and stoicism can transform tragedy into creative fuel and personal growth
  • Self-permission is crucial for creativity – most barriers are internal voices from others’ opinions
  • Music education should focus on language and improvisation rather than just notation
  • Authenticity in art comes from creating for yourself first, not chasing trends or products

 

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Meet Robbie Gennet

Robbie Gennet is a Los Angeles-based musician, educator, and artist who has created over 800 songs in his catalogue and recently released 10 albums of original music. Former teacher at Musicians Institute and author of “The Key of One” published by Alfred Publishing.

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