Michael Krueger is “just a dude from Missouri who does music.” Professor Krueger is a fantastic and prolific music composer. In this episode of The Learning Vibes Podcast, Michael talks us through one of his most important compositions, For Patrick. Both the music itself and the motivation that inspired the piece provide beautiful insights into the work of artist composition. You will hear the piece as Michael discusses it. Learn about some of the compositional considerations in the piece and consider why the piece is composed the way that it is. Instinct, passion, and love for a friend drive the music.