This week on the Hogpod Chicago Music Scene Podcast, we welcome Annie Stokesberry — lead singer, drummer, and flutist for Corners of a Circle. Broadcasting from her barn studio in Woodstock, Annie shares how she blends her psychology practice, music career, and life on a 30-acre tree farm.Join hosts Pete Jansons and Chris “Rhodesy” Rhodes — with booking by Beth Miller — as they talk with Annie about:🎸 Building a barn studio and running a working tree farm🎤 Balancing her therapy practice with the Chicago jam-band scene🔥 Music, ADHD, PTSD, and mental-health healing through rhythm🥁 Learning drums and helping kids start in music🔗 Connect with Annie and Corners of a Circle:https://coacband.com/🎧 Enjoying the show? Support Hogpod on Patreon and help us keep the Chicago music stories alive!https://www.patreon.com/hogpodAre you a band, club owner, or booker and want to be on the show? Reach out to Beth Miller for booking:Beth@hogpod.org | 708-287-3692Key Moments0:00 Opening video Corners of a Circle Sizzle Reel3:28 Annie Barn Tour WOW!5:28 Annie has a psychology practice and a tree farm!6:00 Annie Stokesberry’s band Corners of a Circle11:05 Mental Health and Music17:55 HRV Heart Rate Variability and Stress Relief20:42 How did Annie get started in drumming21:59 Why did Chris Rhodes get into drums25:23 Advice to parents on getting their kids started in music and drum kit starting kit32:55 AI and writing music36:44 Nick Sanzeri Shout Show Clip https://youtu.be/V6Rh5jc1Vic?si=raQzNyTBnyjPqvRd38:15 Chris Rhodes question time39:13 Chicago Fest and cup stacking41:55 Dr Annie Therapy https://doctorannietherapy.com/Hashtags#Hogpod #ChicagoMusic #AnnieStokesberry #CornersOfACircle #PeteJansons #ChrisRhodesyRhodes #BethMiller #LiveMusic #WomenInRock #MentalHealth