Studio Musician Academy

Dann Huff- Producer/Guitar (Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948804/fan_mail/new] Today’s guest is Dann Huff. In the recording industry, Dann is an absolute giant. (pun intended) His work as a session guitar player, artist, and Producer has shaped the sound of popular music from LA to Nashville, across a range of genres, for over 40 years.  I wouldn’t know where to start with listing the legendary artists and timeless hits that he has masterfully crafted. How Dann really tops the charts is his insatiable passion for chasing the nuances of arrangement, performance and production to discover where the magic lives in a song.  Dann is leader who empowers musicians in the studio by creating an environment prioritized on authenticity, humility, and a thirst for growth through collaboration. In this episode Dann shares the guiding principles that helped him navigate the relentless waves of a career as a hitmaker. He reveals the keys to building, maintaining, and reimagining success in the recording industry. And we explore the inspiration and creative process behind his solo record, When Words Aren’t Enough. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948804/support] Join The Band for FREE at studiomusicianacademy.com [http:/studiomusicianacademy.com] For access to exclusive masterclass sessions Instagram [http:/www.instagram.com/studiomusicianacademy] Youtube [http:/youtube.com/studiomusicianacademy]

A Studio Musicians Guide to The Nashville Number System

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948804/fan_mail/new] In todays episode we are discussing the craft of writing Nashville number charts.  Our guests are David Dorn and Leland Grant. David is a first call Nashville session player, producer, and studio owner. He’s also a Studio Musician academy co founder and mentor who created an incredible training program on chart writing which is available at studiomuscianacademy.com [http://studiomuscianacademy.com] Leland Grant is a Producer, Songwriter, studio owner and cofounder of a ground breaking app called Nashville Numbers which is revolutionizing the way charts are written, archived and shared amongst players for sessions and live gigs. In this episode, we explore the intriguing history of how Nashville number charts came to be, dive deep into the important nuances of chart writing, and chart a song live using the traditional written method alongside the digital version on the Nashville Numbers app. If you’re new to Nashville charting or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with topics that will give you fresh insights on ensuring smooth sessions with charts that your fellow players will love ya for.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948804/support] Join The Band for FREE at studiomusicianacademy.com [http:/studiomusicianacademy.com] For access to exclusive masterclass sessions Instagram [http:/www.instagram.com/studiomusicianacademy] Youtube [http:/youtube.com/studiomusicianacademy]

Jerry Roe - Drummer/Bassist (Luke Combs, Post Malone, Dolly Parton)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948804/fan_mail/new] Todays guest is Jerry Roe. Jerry is an ACM award winning, first call Nashville session drummer/bassist, and one half of the heavy duo, Friendship Commanders. Jerry’s career is a shining example of how to remain unapologetically authentic to one’s creative and personal identity while crafting a top tier career in the music business.  Jerry has held down the pocket for artists like Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Dolly Parton, Post Malone, The Legendary Shackshakers, Secondhand Serenade, and a continued list of marquee acts that would take us the rest of the length of this podcast to recall. More importantly, Jerry has a one of a kind sense of humor, and an unmovable passion for art in all of it’s forms. In this hilariously insightful episode, hosted by fellow drummer Miles McPherson, Jerry recalls his journey to becoming one of Nashville’s most in demand session drummers, shares the “secret” contents of his session gig bag, discusses the importance of retaining an authentic identity, and tells us why he believes that AI is a bubble that will burst with catastrophic impact. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948804/support] Join The Band for FREE at studiomusicianacademy.com [http:/studiomusicianacademy.com] For access to exclusive masterclass sessions Instagram [http:/www.instagram.com/studiomusicianacademy] Youtube [http:/youtube.com/studiomusicianacademy]

JIMMY WALLACE - KEYBOARD (THE WALLFLOWERS, JOE WALSH, MIRANDA LAMBERT)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948804/fan_mail/new] Today’s guest is Jimmy Wallace! Hailing from Shreveport Louisiana, Jimmy is a Nashville based Keyboardist who has checked all the boxes of a fulfilled career in serving the song. Jimmy has toured with artists like The Wallflowers, Kenny Wayne Shepard, Joe Walsh, and Jewel. He’s served in the studio alongside acts such as Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum, and Bonnie Bishop. Balancing a steady career between live gigs and studio work is an insurmountable feat for most musicians. However, Jimmy has managed to find success in a discerning approach to taking gigs that fill his pockets with both soul dollars and legal tender. While experimenting with college life, Jimmy met a young Kenny Wayne Shepard during a dive bar blues jam in Shreveport. As Kenny’s career bloomed, Jimmy recognized the opportunity to learn on the job as opposed to a college classroom, and left college to hit the road with Kenny on an international tour with The Eagles. In the following decades, Jimmy has kept his heels dug in firmly below his instrument, while allowing his boots to keep walking in the direction that he sees creative fulfillment. Jimmy’s career path has had several course corrections that have left a valuable trail of insight on developing and sustaining a fulfilled career in the recording industry. In this conversation, we hear an incredible perspective on attracting the gigs you want through carefully selecting the gigs you need. We explore the role of traditional keyboard instruments in modern production, and hear incredible stories of chance connections that led to massive opportunity. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948804/support] Join The Band for FREE at studiomusicianacademy.com [http:/studiomusicianacademy.com] For access to exclusive masterclass sessions Instagram [http:/www.instagram.com/studiomusicianacademy] Youtube [http:/youtube.com/studiomusicianacademy]

Terence F. Clark - Drummer (Robert Cray, Sheryl Crow, Lauren Diagle)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948804/fan_mail/new] Today’s guest is Terence F. Clark. Terence is a Grammy Nominated drummer, producer, composer and artist. Following the motto of “There’s not a right way, but there is a wrong way,” Terence has combined his technical skill with an artist-first mindset that has helped him master the art of serving the song.  Terence has held down the pocket in the studio for artists like Robert Cray, Sheryl Crow, Lauren Daigle, Toby Mac, and Joss Stone. He is currently in the touring band for Keith Urban, and a top call for the drum chair in the studio scenes of Nashville, Memphis, and abroad! In this episode, we track Terence’s journey from a Memphis church to sitting along side his musical heroes in the studio and on the stage. We unpack powerful philosophies on serving the song, invaluable tips for executing sessions, and inspiring stories that fuel the creative spirit. Terence has an infectious passion for his craft and possess a confidence, rooted in humility, which has served him well in earning the trust and admiration of legendary producers, artists, and fellow musicians. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948804/support] Join The Band for FREE at studiomusicianacademy.com [http:/studiomusicianacademy.com] For access to exclusive masterclass sessions Instagram [http:/www.instagram.com/studiomusicianacademy] Youtube [http:/youtube.com/studiomusicianacademy]