In this episode of 'Ear Expansion,' Thavius Beck delves into his extensive career as an instrumentalist, producer, and electronic music educator. The conversation explores Thavius' early musical influences, starting from his childhood experiences with instruments like the saxophone and bass guitar, to his later fascination with electronic samplers and synthesis. Beck reflects on his role in the LA music scene and his involvement with the influential hip-hop collective Global Phlowtations Artist Committee (GPAC). He speaks about his musical inspirations, such as Jean-Luc Ponty and Public Enemy’s Bomb Squad, and discusses the concept of sound collage and the emotional and physical impact of music. Throughout, Thavius provides personal insights into his creative process and his philosophical approach to music as an expressive medium.