EPISODE · Sep 7, 2026 · 56 MIN
How Did This College Kid End Up Playing Stadiums | Noah Levine
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Noah Levine went from broke college kid building cabinets to playing stadiums with Noah Kahan, all without credits, connections, or a plan B. This isn’t a story about luck. It’s about obsession, relentless follow-up, and delivering when it counts. In this raw and revealing episode, Noah breaks down what actually gets you the gig — the invisible traits producers look for, how to follow up without being annoying, and the mindset that took him from a garage in Vermont to the biggest stages in the country. 🚀 Book a Free Skills Assessment with Sonora. https://www.learnwithsonora.com/skills-assessment 👇 Want to go deeper? Join the Playback Sessions community for tabs, breakdowns, and more. https://www.skool.com/playback-community-9570 ⏱️ Free Tool for looping videos on YouTube and Instagram https://looper.sonoraintensive.com/ 📍 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Noah Levine's Journey 01:05 Early Musical Influences and Beginnings 03:39 High School and the Path to Berklee 06:13 Internship and Breakthrough with Noah Kahan 10:33 Touring and Songwriting Success 16:06 Creative Process and Collaborations 21:16 Songwriting Techniques and Inspirations 29:35 Touring Experiences with Noah Kahan 29:47 The Greatest Feeling and Hilarious Experiences 31:21 First Large Show and Pinch Me Moments 32:55 Skills Acquired as a Touring Guitar Player 35:18 Balancing Health and Social Aspects on Tour 36:29 Life on the Road vs. Time at Home 37:41 Vision for Personal Artist Project 40:07 Influences and Guitar Heroes 48:43 Imposter Syndrome and Personal Reflections 51:44 Advice for Aspiring Musicians 55:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 🎸 Follow Playback Sessions on socials: -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playbacksessions/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playbacksessions -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Playback-Sessions -Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@playbacksessionspodcast -Spotify: @ Playback Sessions Podcast 🎥 Filmed live at Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville, Tennessee. 🎙️Host: Spencer Handley Guest: Noah Levine Executive Producers: Spencer Handley, Ben Montague Camera/Sound: Aly Jordan Editors: Spencer Handley, Clayton Hopkins #Noahlevine #NoahKahan #PlaybackSessions #Spencerhandley
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