"I Didn't Fall In Love With Guitar To Teach" w/ Dr. Molly Miller

The Tone Mob Podcast

In this conversation, Molly Miller discusses her early start in a family band and her formal education in guitar. She shares her approach to teaching and the importance of balance in her career, which includes performing, teaching, and session work. Molly also talks about her approach to gear and pedals and the challenges of imposter syndrome in the music industry. She offers tips for traveling musicians and emphasizes the importance of self-care and staying centered while on tour. In this conversation, We also get into the benefits of limitations in creativity, and the all important element of gratitude.

Molly's website is HERE: https://www.mollymillermusic.com/

Takeaways

• Molly is intensely focused on guitar, specifically.
• Balancing exercise with travel can be challenging, but planning and flexibility can help.
• Finding the right gear and equipment is a personal process, and it's important to have setups that work well for individual preferences and situations.
• Limitations can foster creativity and lead to new discoveries in music-making.
• Gratitude for the opportunities in life and the ability to pursue passions is important for personal fulfillment.
• The Molly Miller Trio has an upcoming record release and tours planned for the future.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Background

01:23

Early Musical Journey

03:02

Formal Education and Academic Approach

06:36

Balancing Different Musical Paths

10:10

Career Goals and Evolution

16:18

Love for Gear and Pedals

19:06

Imposter Syndrome and Self-Doubt

26:06

Famine Mentality in the Music Industry

30:05

Tips for Traveling Musicians

32:44

Maintaining Balance and Centeredness on Tour

33:49

Self-Care and Exercise

34:35

Balancing Exercise and Travel

35:28

Love for Nashville

36:16

Stability During the Pandemic

37:23

The Changing Landscape of Nashville

37:49

Gear and Equipment

38:55

Finding the Right Gear

39:19

Molly's Touring Rig

40:13

Favorite Pedals and Amps

41:13

Favorite Pedal Brands

42:22

The Challenge of Reconfiguring Pedal Boards

43:09

Blake's Vertical Pedal Board Setup

43:33

The Benefits of a Hybrid Digital and Analog Setup

44:38

The Ever-Changing Nature of Pedalboards

45:53

The Importance of Limitations in Creativity

46:38

Making Music for the Love of It

48:16

Reflecting on Childhood Dreams

49:30

Gratitude for the Opportunities in Life

50:11

The Wonder of Everyday Life

51:38

The Humility of Being a Musician

52:41

Upcoming Record Release and Tours

53:29

Favorite Boss Pedal

54:05

Favorite Kind of Pizza

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