Raising the Floor: Musician Trent Morgan on Failure, Reps & the Real Path to Greatness | CKC56

Great musicians don’t chase perfection — they chase reps.In this episode of Cody Kai Cast, guitarist Trent Morgan (@trentmorganmd) joins Cody and Kai for a deep conversation about the real process behind artistic growth: failure, discipline, and showing up even when the performance isn’t perfect.Trent breaks down the mindset shift from chasing the ceiling to raising the floor — making sure your worst performance is still strong enough to carry the show. The conversation dives into perfectionism, creative focus, learning through mistakes, and why the legends built their greatness through thousands of imperfect reps.From stories about Stevie Ray Vaughan grinding late-night gigs to the importance of staying off your phone and protecting your imagination, this episode is a masterclass in the mindset required to build real artistic longevity.If you’re a musician, creative, or performer trying to get better every day, this conversation hits home.