Mark Lettieri
from Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch Hosted by Greg Koch
Mark Lettieri is a renowned guitarist and member of Grammy Award-winning band Snarky Puppy. Greg and Mark cover a lot of ground in this episode, covering everything from Mark's early days to the role of musicians in our new, virtual world. For more information, visit marklettieri.com. 1:46 - What Mark has been up to recently - writing music, recording, session work, etc 4:33 - Mark’s initial foray into the Tech Industry, why he decided to transition into music, and how his PR/Tech background came in handy 10:38 - How Mark got linked in with Snarky Puppy in the Dallas-Forth Worth Metroplex, and how the group writes, arranges, and works together in the studio 16:11 - Mark’s early influences in 90’s grunge and alternative rock, and branching out into Blues, Jazz, Soul, etc 21:48 - Gear! From Grosh Guitars to ash-body Stratocasters, Les Pauls to Ibanez guitars, no stone is left unturned (with a few Vintage pieces scattered throughout) 32:01 - Non-traditional ways of making a living as a musician, and the era of the Internet 35:18 - Tour life - local, domestic, international, and everywhere in between 40:07 - The Instagram algorithm, social media, and how to play them to work in your favor 48:30 - Mark’s thoughts on the future of live music and the industry as a whole 52:38 - The Fearless Flyers Total Length: 65:04 Fishman Dedicated to helping musicians achieve the truest sound possible whenever they plug-in. Wildwood Guitars One of the world’s premier retailers of exceptional electric and acoustic guitars. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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Mark Lettieri is a renowned guitarist and member of Grammy Award-winning band Snarky Puppy. Greg and Mark cover a lot of ground in this episode, covering everything from Mark's early days to the role of musicians in our new, virtual world. For more information, visit marklettieri.com. 1:46 - What Mark has been up to recently - writing music, recording, session work, etc 4:33 - Mark’s initial foray into the Tech Industry, why he decided to transition into music, and how his PR/Tech background...
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- 1:46 What Mark has been up to recently - writing music, recording, session work, etc
- 4:33 Mark’s initial foray into the Tech Industry, why he decided to transition into music, and how his PR/Tech background came in handy
- 10:38 How Mark got linked in with Snarky Puppy in the Dallas-Forth Worth Metroplex, and how the group writes, arranges, and works together in the studio
- 16:11 Mark’s early influences in 90’s grunge and alternative rock, and branching out into Blues, Jazz, Soul, etc
- 21:48 Gear! From Grosh Guitars to ash-body Stratocasters, Les Pauls to Ibanez guitars, no stone is left unturned (with a few Vintage pieces scattered throughout)
- 32:01 Non-traditional ways of making a living as a musician, and the era of the Internet
- 35:18 Tour life - local, domestic, international, and everywhere in between
- 40:07 The Instagram algorithm, social media, and how to play them to work in your favor
- 48:30 Mark’s thoughts on the future of live music and the industry as a whole
- 52:38 The Fearless Flyers
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