At OhioHealth Marion Medical Campus, Robin Dye, a registered nurse, and her nephew Dylan Black, who manages imaging operations, find a shared passion in music creation. Outside their professional lives, they engage in writing and producing music together.
Dye reflects on her musical journey: “I always sang,” she said. “I can remember the moment I realized I could sing harmony, but I didn’t know what it was.” Music has been integral to their family life. Black reminisces about his early exposure: “A lot of times when she was playing guitar, I just kind of sat back and watched.”
Although Black does not sing or play instruments, he is drawn to poetry. Encouraged by a cousin to use an AI music generator for his poems, he discovered a new hobby. “Basically, you have a whole band at your access,” he explained. He appreciates the ability to choose genres and customize elements like voice style or melody.
Both emphasize that their creative process begins with lyrics. Dye notes: “Whenever I’m inspired, I just put it in my notes.” She revisits past writings to find suitable pieces for current projects.
Dye enjoys live performances despite the possibility of mistakes: “You can make mistakes and nobody notices.” However, recording demands precision: “It has to be perfect,” she remarked.
For Black, songwriting offers balance from his operational duties at work. He describes it as an outlet for personal expression: “Writing gives me a place to just be me.” His children often inspire him; he has composed songs for his daughter’s basketball team and his son’s varsity experiences.
The duo jokes about their differing creative styles. Black aims for humor: “I like to make people laugh,” while Dye admits with a smile: “I make people cry.”
Ultimately, they agree on the importance of conveying messages through their music. Dye concludes: “The message is the most important thing... It’s therapy if nothing else.”