Composer and instrument builder Rob Funkhouser discusses Respiratory Cycle

March 04, 2026

Listen to an interview with the Indianapolis-based composer, performer, and instrument builder Rob Funkhouser. His music explores ideas of place, memory, and pattern, often working in the spaces between established musical genres. He’s collaborated with ensembles including the Los Angeles Percussion Quartet, So Percussion, and Forward Motion, and he currently serves as Education Manager at the Rhythm! Discovery Center. His latest album, “Respiratory Cycle”, features two immersive, long-form suites “Exhale” and “Inhale.” WFYI’s Kyle Long spoke with Rob Funkhouser about the project.