In this episode, Blake interviews Nick Loux from the JHS show. Nick shares his journey, starting from his childhood in a musical family to fully exploring his passion for playing drums and guitar.
He also discusses the influence of movies like 'School of Rock,' 'August Rush,' and 'Once' in shaping his interest in music and songwriting. Nick also dives into the impact of working at JHS on expanding his musical knowledge and exposure to new bands.
Blake and Nick also dive into our tendency as musicians to overanalyze music, and the occasional challenge of listening to music for pure enjoyment.
We reflect on the evolution of the JHS Show and the impact it has had on the pedal business.
Takeaways
Movies can have a significant impact on shaping musical interests and inspiring creativity.
Playing in a church band can provide valuable experience and opportunities for growth as a musician.
Working in the music industry can expose individuals to a wide range of music and expand their musical knowledge.
The ease of access to music in the digital age has both advantages and disadvantages, with distractions often hindering the active listening experience.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Musical Background
01:30
Early Musical Influences
03:27
Discovering New Music
10:51
Playing Drums and Guitar
18:03
Exploring Songwriting
26:23
Working at JHS and Expanding Musical Knowledge
33:33
The Changing Landscape of Music Discovery
34:28
Analyzing Music vs. Listening for Enjoyment
35:26
The Bummer of Instant Access to Music
36:22
Developing a Relationship with Music
37:27
Initial Reactions to Different Music Genres
38:44
The Inability to Tune Out Music
40:07
The Evolution of the JHS Show
46:17
Building the JHS Show and Media Department
49:03
The Growth and Adaptation of the JHS Show
53:29
The Impact of the JHS Show on Pedal Sales
56:45
Balancing Content Creation and Pedal Production
59:17
Starting Small and Scaling Up in Content Creation
01:04:56
Favorite Boss Pedal
01:05:28
Favorite Kind of Pizza
