Avi Wisnia On Music, Creativity, and 'How Saba Kept Singing' (Emmy-Nominated Documentary)

In this special replay of "Creative Space," we revisit one of our most powerful conversations, featuring singer-songwriter Avi Wisnia. Avi was the very first guest on "Creative Space," and his journey has inspired so many of us.

In this episode, Avi and I discuss:

• His early passion for music and piano lessons at age five
• The making of "How Saba Kept Singing," an Emmy-nominated documentary featuring Avi and his Holocaust survivor grandfather
• How performing with his grandfather in Poland rekindled his love for music
• The profound impact of community and collaboration in nurturing creativity
• Coping with personal loss and finding joy in creativity again

At the time of recording, "Creative Space" was in its early days (no lighting, no makeup, bare backdrop), but Avi’s story was so moving that it helped shape what the podcast has grown into today.

Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about music, resilience, and the healing power of art. Don’t miss "How Saba Kept Singing" as it heads into the Emmys next week!

For more information on Avi, visit: aviwisnia.com.

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SHOW NOTES:
0:00 — Introduction 
2:00 — Reflecting on the early days of Creative Space and its growth
3:30 — Avi Wisnia’s early passion for music and first piano lessons
5:50 — Influence of classic songwriters like Billy Joel, Elton John, and Carole King
8:20 — Discussing How Saba Kept Singing and the inspiration behind it
12:00 — Creativity and playfulness: Where Avi believes creativity comes from
15:30 — The power of collaboration and community in nurturing creativity
19:00 — Avi’s songwriting process: Music first, lyrics later
23:10 — Catching Leaves: The inspiration behind the title track
27:00 — Coping with grief and finding his way back to music after losing his brother
31:00 — The impact of performing with his grandfather, David Wisnia
36:00 — The making of How Saba Kept Singing and the significance of music in his grandfather's life
41:00 — Conclusion and where to find Avi’s music and How Saba Kept Singing