Austin, TX-Based Guitarist Landry Geiger on Reaching the Musical Flow State

Side B | Track 4 - Special guest Landry Geiger lets us in on the recipe for reaching the musical flow state.Originally from small-town Nebraska, Landry now resides in Austin, TX, the “live musical capital of the world.” He got his start like all the greats: playing the Guitar Hero video game. Fast-forward to today, and he’s got the guitar chops to give you the stank face, along with a natural gift for just about anything musical you throw at him.He breaks down his progression from the scrappy practices of he and co-host Will’s college band “Loose Change” to now being a versatile guitarist in Austin’s vibrant music scene, playing primarily with traditional country musician Dustin De La Garza. Plus, hear how a stint with the Drew Phillips Band was his gateway into loving country music after previously swearing it off and sticking to shredding the rock genre.Landry drops tangible insights left and right in this episode that any musician can apply to their approach, including:💡 Tips for being a good bandmate and ensuring a smooth collaborative experience💡 How he effectively made connections + marketed himself as a guitarist in a brand-new city💡 The fruits of surrounding yourself with musicians who are more talented than you + being open to constructive criticism💡 His strategy for pouring into his craft while balancing a demanding full-time job + life outside music💡 And, of course, the motivation he gets from the desire to reach that “musical flow state” while playing his instrumentLandry’s journey is a reminder of the power of passion and adaptability. His story encourages musicians to embrace opportunities and continuously strive for growth.🎸📲 Follow Landry on Instagram @landry.music to keep up with his creative new videos and upcoming live shows👉 Enjoying the BCC Podcast? Follow, rate, and share the show!💬 Join the convo and get the latest updates @BlueCouchCollective on Instagram and TikTok