Ep. 31: Life As A Full-Time Guitarist with David Feily

Dive into the music-filled world of a full-time guitarist with David Feily. With mastery across multiple instruments and a role as an educator at MacPhail, Feily epitomizes the essence of a committed artist. He plays with notable names like the BZ3 Organ Trio, Minneapolis String Project, and LA Buckner, to name just a few.Beyond his extraordinary guitar-playing abilities, Feily understands the multifaceted nature of sustaining a successful career as a guitarist. In this episode, he sheds light on his everyday routine, providing a detailed account of his work, how he manages his busy schedule, the skills he has honed to juggle it all, and how he balances the various demands of his profession.Topics we cover: The significance of charts Guidelines for choosing projects An overview of the jam band and jazz scenes Tips for managing emails and calendars The contrast between artist gigs and tribute shows The importance of effective communication and setting boundaries The process of seeking endorsementsIf you've ever wondered about the dynamics of maintaining a steady stream of guitar gigs year after year, David's insights are invaluable. As a highly sought-after musician, he offers a wealth of advice and insights into his day-to-day life. Enjoy!Episode Links and Mentions🌐 L.A. Buckner🌐 BZ3 Organ Trio🌐 Minneapolis String Project🌐 Kevin Washington🌐 Desdamona Ross🌐 Yohannes Tona🌐 Ryan Bynum🌐 Kevin Gastonguay🌐 Shoeless Revolution🌐 Icehouse🌐 Berlin🌐 Dakota🌐 Jeff Taube🌐 Brain Ziemniak🌐 Jazz88🌐 Greg Byers🌐 Cadenza Music🌐 T Mychael Rambo🌐 Rhythm Street Movement🌐 Ken Valdez🌐 Esera Tuaolo🌐 Jaki Blue🌐 T Michael Rambo🌐 Murphy Smith🌐 Jerome Freppert (EV)🌐 Electro-Voice🌐 McPherson GuitarsConnect with the Guest:🔗 David Feily Instagram🔗 David Feily YouTubeFeatured Song"Too High Feat. Julius Collins" by BZ3 Organ Trio🎧 Listen on Spotify👀 Watch on YouTubeGet new episodes by email: Join the Secrets From The Scene newsletter.Secrets From The Scene is made by Helvig Productions, a Twin Cities recording studio for artists and bands.