This is a podcast series called "We are PCAL" that highlights the creative work of our amazing faculty, students, and staff at Western Kentucky University in the Potter College of Arts and Letters. In this podcast, we interview adjunct professor Melissa Keeling who is a flutist and composer with over two million views on her videos! In this episode, Melissa shares how she got started composing with sound effects pedals and flute, what inspires her, and the type of equipment anyone might need to get started composing using sound effects pedals with any instruments they choose. She also shares brands and costs for beginning equipment. We hope this inspires your creativity, and that you enjoy this podcast!