In this episode of Lenses & Lyrics, Scott shares a personal story of improvisation when a string popped during a show, highlighting the importance of preparedness. From the pitfalls of early music performance to the critical lessons learned in photography, Scott dives deep into the art of backing up your life—both musically and photographically. Feel the tension between analog and digital transitions and learn why redundancy is your silent hero.“Redundancy is important. Backups are important. This just goes to show that the lessons you learn in music also correlate to the lessons you can learn in photography.”Scott's photography backup workflowDon’t miss out on future tales of creativity and cautionary advice from professionals at the crossroads of music and photography. Hit subscribe or follow Lenses & Lyrics to stay in tune with what's coming next!

Embark on a nostalgic journey through the intertwined world of music and photography with host Scott Wyden Kivowitz, in the debut episode of Lenses & Lyrics. Discover how a clarinet's melody paved the way to capturing powerful photographic images, as Scott reminisces about his vibrant past as a musician and band photographer."I love music. I love photography... it is one thing that has kept me connected to my roots."In This Episode:Scott's unexpected start with the clarinet and his ambitions at Berklee College of MusicTransition from aspiring musician to passionate photographerThe evolution of bands: 20 Minutes to Nowhere, Sever the Stars, and FairmontThe intersection of music theory and photography skillsThe inspiration for the Lenses & Lyrics podcast and its fascinating future guestsExplore more about Scott's musical past at scottwyden.com/musicJoin us on this auditory journey by tuning into episode one of Lenses & Lyrics. Let this be your gateway into a series of compelling conversations bridging photography and music. Subscribe now and never miss an episode!

Welcome to Lenses & Lyrics, where music and photography collide, and every frame tells a story. I'm Scott Wyden Kivowitz, your host, a father, a husband, a photographer, and podcaster and musician. This podcast dives into the crossover world of photographers who are or were musicians. Those whose passion for sound influenced the way they see through the lens.We'll hear from photographers who started out in bands before photographing bands. And those who continue to blend both crafts. We'll also hear from musicians whose careers were shaped by the photographers who documented their journey. From backstage moments to front row pits, from record store memories to album cover photo sessions, Lenses & Lyrics is about the stories behind the images and the music that inspired them. Subscribe now to Lenses & Lyricss wherever you get podcasts, and join me as we continue to explore the intersection of sound and vision, one story at a time.