In this episode of In the Making with Mander, I sit down with musician, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Brandon Serafino to talk about the inspiration that can be found where you’re rooted.

Brandon shares how his artistic roots connect him to community and the evolution so many artists go through with time, practice and maturity. We talk about building a creative life here in Hartford, engaging in the art scene beyond Connecticut’s Capitol City, and why teaching the next generation of musicians is central to his practice.

This is a conversation about where art begins, how it grows, and the roots that keep us grounded.