Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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After 10 years of gigging, touring, and studio work in Nashville, @justinmeyersmusic shares what he's learned so far and gives some tips for those aspiring to make their living as a working musician.

Find out more about Justin on YouTube @justinmeyersmusic
get 1-1 lessons by contacting him at jkm4231@gmail.com

00:00 Jamming on my AC30
02:00 Introduction
02:50 Big NO NO as a hired gun guitarist
04:56 Hearing the song before going into the studio?
05:43 Using the Nashville number system
06:33 Are you making up your parts in the studio?
07:57 You are in the business of selling your parts
08:18 You gotta "read the room"
09:30 What guitars are you typically playing?
12:29 How YouTube can help working musicians
17:00 Final thoughts
17:41 Doug and Justin jam


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