Norman Seeff's The Sessions

As they watch Will.i.am spontaneously compose a song while in a photo session, Norman Seeff and others discuss the artist entering a "sacred space" of creation.

Will.i.am embodies innate creativity as he describes how the world and its sounds and conversations translate to music for him.

Will.i.am talks to Norman Seeff about musicians and how their melodies are meant to be created and shared. They discuss how constructing a melody is like breaking a code for the artist and for the listeners.

What sets artists apart from the rest of us? What drives them? Will.i.am reflects on artists as "tomorrow people".

Will.i.am discusses his mother's influence on his life and his teen years in his neighborhood as he discovered his musical talents.

Billy Wilder muses on writing, directing and Marilyn Monroe.

"What is Funk?" Bootsy and Catfish Collins define it and demonstrate it for Norman Seeff.

Conversations with Dr. John, Norman Seeff and others on how defining priorities can change a life.

How do you move beyond addiction? Dr. John's answer is defining his priorities.

Herbie Hancock talks with Norman Seeff about his decision not to become an electrical engineer in order to pursue a passion for music and composing.

Norman Seeff and others discuss Herbie Hancock's decision not to become an electrical engineer, but to go into music and composing, with all the risks of failure -- and creative energy -- that entailed.

Herbie Hancock's job is "to be open to inspiration" -- how did he compose "Maiden Voyage"? He tells the story to Norman Seeff.

Herbie Hancock and others review his 1999 interview on "Maiden Voyage." He talks about arriving at the perfect title for the piece.

The conversation with Herbie Hancock continues as Seeff learns about Hancock's composition of "Maiden Voyage." Is a piece "destined" to be written?

Norman Seeff and others discuss turning pain into creativity and purpose while watching Merle Haggard's interview.

Merle Haggard opens up to Norman Seeff about his father's untimely death and its effect on his music.

Poncho Sanchez, noted Latin Jazz musician, discusses how he got his start on the drums and his earliest memories of music in his home.

How does Poncho Sanchez, noted Latin Jazz musician, turn his dreams into music?

Ray Charles talks about making music and the influence an instrument has on the artist.

Ray Charles shows how "easy" it is to sing and explains how he does what he does musically.

Ray Charles tells Norman Seeff how an instrument talks back to a musician and what that means.

Norman Seeff and others discuss the unlimited possibility of creative thought.

Norman Seeff and others reflect on the "fun" in Squyres' passion for the Mars Project.

Norman Seeff and others discuss the non-linear path of creative thought, even in science.

Steve Squyres, principal investigator for the Mars Rover Project, describes his passion for exploration.