The INSANE Musical Mind of Chris Thile

In this episode, we're joined by mandolinist, composer, and singer Chris Thile. A MacArthur "Genius" Fellow and multiple Grammy-winner, Chris is the founding member of the seminal acoustic groups Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers. We dive into his creative process, his approach to the mandolin, and...

94 min - Music - Rick Beato

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