In this conversation, Molly Miller discusses her early start in a family band and her formal education in guitar. She shares her approach to teaching and the importance of balance in her career, which includes performing, teaching, and session work. Molly also talks about her approach to gear and pedals and the challenges of imposter syndrome in the music industry. She offers tips for traveling musicians and emphasizes the importance of self-care and staying centered while on tour. In this conversation, We also get into the benefits of limitations in creativity, and the all important element of gratitude.
Molly's website is HERE: https://www.mollymillermusic.com/
Takeaways
• Molly is intensely focused on guitar, specifically.
• Balancing exercise with travel can be challenging, but planning and flexibility can help.
• Finding the right gear and equipment is a personal process, and it's important to have setups that work well for individual preferences and situations.
• Limitations can foster creativity and lead to new discoveries in music-making.
• Gratitude for the opportunities in life and the ability to pursue passions is important for personal fulfillment.
• The Molly Miller Trio has an upcoming record release and tours planned for the future.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
01:23
Early Musical Journey
03:02
Formal Education and Academic Approach
06:36
Balancing Different Musical Paths
10:10
Career Goals and Evolution
16:18
Love for Gear and Pedals
19:06
Imposter Syndrome and Self-Doubt
26:06
Famine Mentality in the Music Industry
30:05
Tips for Traveling Musicians
32:44
Maintaining Balance and Centeredness on Tour
33:49
Self-Care and Exercise
34:35
Balancing Exercise and Travel
35:28
Love for Nashville
36:16
Stability During the Pandemic
37:23
The Changing Landscape of Nashville
37:49
Gear and Equipment
38:55
Finding the Right Gear
39:19
Molly's Touring Rig
40:13
Favorite Pedals and Amps
41:13
Favorite Pedal Brands
42:22
The Challenge of Reconfiguring Pedal Boards
43:09
Blake's Vertical Pedal Board Setup
43:33
The Benefits of a Hybrid Digital and Analog Setup
44:38
The Ever-Changing Nature of Pedalboards
45:53
The Importance of Limitations in Creativity
46:38
Making Music for the Love of It
48:16
Reflecting on Childhood Dreams
49:30
Gratitude for the Opportunities in Life
50:11
The Wonder of Everyday Life
51:38
The Humility of Being a Musician
52:41
Upcoming Record Release and Tours
53:29
Favorite Boss Pedal
54:05
Favorite Kind of Pizza
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