From Classical to Chaos: Alexia Benson on Music School, Narcissism & Finding Balance | CKC EP 35

University of Michigan-trained pianist, composer, and vocalist Alexia Benson joins Cody Kai Cast for a raw, wide-ranging conversation about the realities of being a woman in music, the line between confidence and narcissism, and the burnout that comes from chasing perfection.From debating Louie C.K.’s take on sexism and the “lizard-brain” roots of bias to riffing on Nick Cage, Bowie, Björk, and the art of improvisation, this episode dives deep into creativity, ego, and the pursuit of authenticity.🎧 Highlights🎹 Life at music school & classical-to-improv transition💡 Narcissism vs self-belief in the arts👩‍🎤 Being a woman composer in a male-dominated scene🎬 Scoring films (including one for Nicolas Cage’s brother)⚡ Burnout, social media & why “balance” beats perfection👉 Watch full episodes: youtube.com/@CodyKaiCast📲 Follow on Instagram: @codykaicast🎵 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: Cody Kai Cast