The Minnesota Music Note - Ep 39 - Studio Owner, Gear Addict & Metalhead Will Maravelas

Think running a recording studio was always part of the plan?Think again.This week on The Minnesota Music Note, we sit down with Will Maravelas — musician, studio owner, gear addict, content creator, and the man behind 1459 Studios. What started as a side project that was never supposed to succeed somehow turned into one of Minnesota's most respected recording studios.From discovering Stevie Ray Vaughan as a kid, to building a career around music, recording hundreds of bands, obsessing over guitars, and accidentally eating Insane Clown Posse's backstage catering, Will shares the stories, lessons, and laughs that have shaped his journey through the Minnesota music scene.In this episode:• The real story behind how 1459 Studios got its name• Why the studio was originally created expecting it to fail• How Stevie Ray Vaughan inspired Will to pick up a guitar• The truth about expensive guitars and million-dollar gear• Why musicians need to leave their egos at the door• How COVID unexpectedly helped launch his YouTube channel• The hilarious backstage story that led to meeting Violent J from ICPWhether you're a musician, gear nerd, studio owner, or just someone who loves hearing how creative careers actually get built, this episode is packed with great stories and honest insights from someone who's spent decades living and breathing music.🎸 Watch the full episode now and hear the incredible story of the studio owner, gear addict, and metalhead behind 1459 Studios.Resources:PodcastCrew website: podcastcrew.onlineThe MN Music Note FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/minnesotamusicnote/Email: [email protected]