Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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Music school taught me a lot, but one lesson stood out: never play something just because you can. In this story, I share a humbling moment from that changed the way I think about musicianship and taste forever.

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Gear I Love to Use (affiliate links):
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Stringjoy Roundwound Strings: sweetwater.sjv.io/5gzv6N
Origin Effects Supervintage: sweetwater.sjv.io/4PMvQo
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Power Supply: sweetwater.sjv.io/xkog4v
Apollo Twin Interface: sweetwater.sjv.io/JzZM3q
Yamaha Studio Monitors: sweetwater.sjv.io/0ZzvrR
Big Stubby 3mm Picks: sweetwater.sjv.io/9gq7N5
Fender Heavy Picks: sweetwater.sjv.io/PynMoe
Hercules Stands: sweetwater.sjv.io/y2oX0W