Things Pro Musicians Do (that you probably don't)

Things Pro Guitarists Do (that you probably don't): get paid

Protecting your joy is great advice for life in general.

"The gear is the transportation, but the sound is the destination". Drop the mic on that one!!!

I have 40+ years as a studio and live audio engineer. Every one of these tips applies there too. Including, and especially, warming up. Even if you can only get to the studio 15 minutes before everyone else - listen to the session that's going on. If you can, listen to a few minutes of reference. Walk around the live room and listen to yourself breath or play your favorite mix in the arena. Know the space. And most importantly, be yourself, have fun, and capture the beauty that is taking place right in front of your very ears.

7:21 Poisioning the Well : this is applcable in everything, everywhere

1. “It’s not about you.” You just made the rhythm section cheer.

I'd add another. BE ON TIME. To the gig....session....rehearsal. don't make others wait for you. Solid video gents!

I mean come on, the life lessons that Tim provides is priceless. What a genuinely awesome person he is - "Protect your Joy" and "The Gear is the Transportation, but the sound is the Destination". Just genius. Well done on this episode Rhett. Keep up the great work!!

“It’s not about me.” Thank you. The two of you provide the most down to earth perspective in your videos. I’ve played guitar for 30+ years and still encounter musicians who think a gig is about them. It’s as if they aren’t there to deliver the music, the music is there to “deliver them” to the stage.

I don’t normally comment but as a pro musician of 40 years, that was GOLD! Such an enjoyable, entertaining and educational video. Thank you from Oz

Wow, what a goldmine. I love how Tim de-mystifies the recording world in a way that humanizes it, rather than degrades it.

Tim Pierce is a national treasure

Tone is in the fingers, gear is a vehicle, always salt the water before adding the pasta... All good advice Tim

I remember an interview with a producer/sound engineer about expensive gear. After saving for years, he finally bought a Neumann U47 microphone. Adding this mic to his arsenal was a very proud moment for him. When his next artist came in, of course, he suggested to use the U47 for vocals but after trying it, the artist wasn't sure about this and asked if he had other mics. He reluctantly picked up a few mics and after trying all of them, the artist liked an SM7B the best. At first, he was disappointed and was convinced that the artist made the wrong choice but after some time, he realised that the sm7b complimented his voice the best indeed. Sure, the U47 is a great microphone but every voice is different and sometimes, an affordable microphone will get the best result with a specific voice.

Fantastic. Thank you Rhett. You and Tim Pierce make a great team. He treats you like an equal so there’s your lesson.

Trevor Horn has had an AMAZING career. He was lead vocalist for YES, for the album "Drama." He then was in THE BUGGLES with Geoff Downes. Their hit "Video Killed the Radio Star" was the very 1st music video EVER played on MTV. He then produced YES's best-selling album, 90125! 😎

Very cool. Thanks Rhett and Tim. Priceless advice.

What a delight, this video. Relaxed, concise conversation with valuable advice. Thanks, guys.

Luv the banter!

It is always a treat when I get to see you and Tim hanging out, it just comes off as so natural, relaxed, and there is always sone great info and stories.