How to Make It as a Touring Musician: Jackson Mauldin’s Road to Success

How to Make It as a Touring Musician: Jackson Mauldin’s Road to Success
🎸 Want to break into the music industry? Jackson Mauldin shares the raw truth about life on the road, working in the studio, and what it really takes to make it as a touring musician. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or just love behind-the-scenes music industry stories, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

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🎙 Episode Description & Show Notes
What’s it really like to be a full-time musician? In this episode, Jackson Mauldin shares his journey from local gigs to touring with Jacob Stelly, selling out Gruene Hall, and balancing life between the stage and the studio. We dive into the mindset, skills, and secrets that help musicians survive and thrive in the industry.

🎵 Topics Covered in This Episode:
How Jackson landed a touring gig & what bands look for in musicians
The biggest mistakes new musicians make
How to navigate studio work vs. touring life
The key to getting more gigs (it’s NOT just about talent)
Jackson’s experience selling out Gruene Hall & working in the studio
The role of AI in music and where the industry is headed

⏳ Timestamps & Chapters
(00:00) Introduction
(01:39) Meet Jackson Mauldin: A Music Legacy in the Making
(04:21) Playing Bass for Jacob Stelly: Touring and Growth
(04:47) Selling Out Gruene Hall: A Big Moment for the Band
(06:11) What Defines ‘Country’ Music Today?
(06:15) Balancing Touring and Songwriting: How It Works
(07:44) The Studio vs. The Road: Two Different Worlds
(11:28) Collaboration and Growth in Music
(12:46) The Fastest Way to Improve as a Musician
(17:20) Lessons from the Studio: Learning to Interpret Artists’ Visions
(18:52) How to Work with Artists & Producers in the Studio
(20:00) The Journey of Becoming a Musician
(21:10) Why Musicians Struggle to Communicate Their Vision
(22:42) Songwriting & The Challenge of Translating Ideas into Sound
(23:36) The Importance of Tone & Feel in Music Production
(28:28) The Physical Toll of Music: Protecting Your Ears & Health
(29:10) Jackson’s Biggest Pet Peeves as a Touring Musician
(29:51) How Touring Bands Practice Without Rehearsing Together
(30:40) Playing with a Click Track: A Game Changer for Musicians
(32:22) How a Singer’s Rhythm Affects a Song’s Groove
(37:05) Must-Have Gear for a Touring Bassist
(38:20) The Key to Getting Gigs: It’s Not Just About Talent
(39:17) Biggest Challenges & Lessons Learned in Music
(39:29) Musical Challenges and Future Projects
(40:23) The Gig That Went Wrong: A Lesson in Preparation
(44:56) What’s the Difference Between an EP, LP, and Album?
(49:47) Why Live Music Will Always Matter

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