From Berklee to World Stages: A Musician’s Journey (Pedro Arevalo Interview)

In this episode of Guitar Underground, I sit down with my longtime friend and former Berklee roommate, Pedro Arevalo, for a wide-ranging conversation about music, creativity, and the journey of becoming a professional musician.We explore everything from early musical experiences and gigging to deeper topics like improvisation, global musical influences, and even the future of music in an AI-driven world. Pedro shares stories from the road, insights into his creative process, and what it really means to connect with music on a deeper level.If you’re a guitarist—or any musician looking to grow—this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on what truly matters.What you’ll learn:• How professional musicians think about practice and growth• Real-world gigging experiences and lessons• The role of improvisation and musical intuition• How global music influences shape creativity• Thoughts on the future of music and AI🎸Take the Pentatonic Personality Quiz:Head over to https://pentatonicway.com/personality to find your personality type and get your immediate next steps in a FREE 5-day course!Subscribe to the Guitar Underground so you never miss a lesson on mastering the neck!PEDRO'S BOOKS:Website - https://homesickpedro.com/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ec01JJhrxsnEEBE31Mv9jZen Seraphine Sound Alchemy Sound Baths - https://zenseraphine.com/La Bella Strings - https://www.labella.com/NEIL'S BOOKS:The Guitar Simplified - https://amzn.to/3Mz7KupThe Lefty Guitarist's Survival Handbook - https://amzn.to/4tZHolYSTUFF NEIL USES:Fender 57’ Reissue Stratocaster - https://amzn.to/4tL5MYlVega Trem VT1 Special Standard Tremolo Bridge for Strat-Style Guitars - https://amzn.to/4awaYYFMichael Kelly Patriot Decree Electric Guitar - https://amzn.to/4aOdQyQLine 6 HX Stomp XL - https://amzn.to/3MEsIbcHeadRush FRFR108 MKII - 2000W Guitar Amp - https://amzn.to/4tZpwYqTC Electronic DITTO+ LOOPER - https://amzn.to/3MtnNtDTech 21 Richie Kotzen RK5 Signature Fly Rig v3 Multi-effects Pedal - https://amzn.to/4kMdZaAGravity Guitar Picks - https://amzn.to/4cFUG0DObsidianWire Custom '5-Way' Solderless Wiring Harness - https://amzn.to/46lKJScCanon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera - https://amzn.to/4rAmBD7Shure MV7X XLR Dynamic Microphone - https://amzn.to/4aU6A5TBehringer UMC202HD Audiophile USB Audio Interface - https://amzn.to/4crblFfBehringer XENYX 802S Analog 8-Input Mixer - https://amzn.to/4ryJLtL