Question : What would you say is the quote on quote secret recipe for your success ? Answer : Never stop pushing your boundaries !!!! The day you stop trying to better yourself is the day the person that wants what you have , wins !
Question : What was your favorite part about what you do ? Answer : There is a power in music that does not exist in any other art form ! I can use my guitar to make you smile or cry . But no matter which I have you feel , you are in my realm so you can let go of yours and relax !
Question : Name a time where you ' ve faced adversity in your career ? And , what impact did it have on you or your career ? Answer : I cater to veterans . I do this because I feel there is a sacrifice made by veterans that most will never understand . I have had several veterans try to take advantage of me and my business and that ’ s just so disheartening ! That has been difficult because in the military we are taught to treat each other as brothers and sisters . It has made me more guarded but more appreciative of the brothers and sisters I learn I can trust !
Question : Is there something in specific that you want people to know about you or your art ? Answer : I want people to remember America ! “ We the people ” means something to me ! Patriotism is not about a political party or a branch of service , it ’ s about love and mutual respect ! When I play the National Anthem my goa is to give everyone in the audience goosebumps thinkingof those that have sacrificed for our freedoms !
Question : How do you juggle your personal life and professional life ? Answer : A huge part of all this for me is showing my son that you can do anything you set your mind to . One of my sons biggest heros is Ty from Dude Perfect ! When we got tickets to see him live my son came running into my room and said “ dad ty plays guitar ! Build him one please !!!!” So … I did . And my son , wife and , I gave it to Ty at the Dude Perfect show in Charlotte ! I include my family in all aspects of what I do ! Without them …. I would not be who I am !
Question : What advice would you give those wanting to start their journey in your field ? Answer : Don ’ t be inside the box ! Learn your instrument but then bent the instrument to show the world you ! Do something new ! Because you can play like your favorite player does not make you as good as them . Always remember the best of the best played like no one else at the time they became famous !
Question : Who would you say is your biggest inspiration and why ? Answer : That ’ s tough !!!! But the one band that made me obsessed with music is Nirvana ! Following Kurt Cobain ' s influencers brought me to blues ! All music is connected !
Question : Ok we do this every interview ! What creatives would you absolutely die to work with ? Answer : Dave Grohl , Ken Mo ’, Buddy Guy , Tom Morello , J Massis , snoop …. I mean so many !!!!
Question : Tell our readers how they can book you and connect with you on the world wide web and on the socials . Answer : Email : ledfiddleguitars @ gmail . com on Instagram @ ledfiddle
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