Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Lee is joined by the wonderful Katie Melua for a heartfelt conversation about song writing, creativity, and the music behind her remarkable career. Covering her unique approach to composing and recording, Katie shares insight, inspiration, and plenty of memorable moments along the way! | tinyurl.com/yssf2aaf

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⏰ Timestamps ⏰
» 0:00 Intro Playing
» 2:23 Introducing Katie Melua!
» 3:09 Early Life
» 8:11 Music Taste
» 12:05 Learning the Guitar
» 16:03 Early Rise to Stardom
» 19:58 Avalon Guitar Story
» 20:37 Terry Wogan and Radio 2!
» 23:00 Audience
» 25:44 Playing the Avalon
» 27:02 Creative Journey
» 34:02 Beauty in Instruments and Female Guitarists
» 40:02 Katie and the Electric Guitar
» 44:45 Katie’s PJD
» 49:22 Floorboard and Amp
» 53:49 Future Electric Guitar Journey?
» 54:15 Heaviest Band Katie Likes?
» 56:00 Thoughts on Lyrics
» 58:27 Heartworms
» 59:07 Healing Through Guitar
» 1:03:18 Katie’s Son and Music
» 1:05:30 Thanks Katie Melua
» 1:06:20 What’s Next?
» 1:07:52 Outro Playing!

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