I'm loving the raw "day in the life", low production, honest videos. I hope you don't feel pressured too much to do anything else. It's great the way it is. And this is coming from someone who honestly watches way too much KZread. 😂

@TimAvenMusic

Ай бұрын

Great to hear you thoughts, I enjoy the low production too and it makes it way easier to make videos! Haha thank you!!

@dlmyrs

Ай бұрын

Well said, Mike. I like the raw videos without the TV show production. Started watching Tom Bucovak after I saw him in an Otis Gibbs video. This kid’s doing it right too.

@wildbill7

Ай бұрын

What he says-love this content mate

@dynamitecreekvet

29 күн бұрын

Yeah I agree, its a breathe of fresh air. Like YT 15 years ago. No hyper cut up vids with crap techno selfie stick wide angle garbage.

@caseybarnett8708

27 күн бұрын

Im a general contractor and a guitar player in my 50’s. Played a lot more than I do now when I was younger. Been to Nashville many times on business and for pleasure. One thing I like about this video is your honest raw portrayal of how much it takes to do what you are passionate about. People don’t realize how much we have to do behind the scenes to practice our craft. For me, it’s making sure I have the right materials and tools, subcontractors scheduled, fixtures, etc. on site so I can be the most productive for the day for me and my clients. I know it’s hard and a lot more more work to film and edit videos like this so, you’re actually working twice as hard as you have to to bring us this content. Good luck to you man. You’re a young man with a passion and direction and I hope you find the success you are looking for. Sorry for the old man ramble….

I admire your honesty and humility. Don't change, brother. Always be yourself and you'll be highly respected.

“ not my best, not my worst”. that’s the world most of us live in when it comes to music. It makes those magical moments when you feel like you can do anything and you’re going to sound great all that much more special.❤

As a long time working musician I can't tell you how much I appreciate you and what you're doing! You're a good man. This kind of insight is tremendously helpful. Great player you are too!! Thank you 😊❤

Another fun, low-key video of you doing it for real, in a real way. I've been playing the same supporting gig for the last 20yrs where we are showing up, running through a new set of songs, and then performing an opry style show for various singers and special guests. That feeling of "not my best, not my worst" never really goes away. You just have to learn to enjoy the moment and not over analyze each gig too much. If they keep inviting you back, you must be doing something right! Keep it up! Love the channel!

@bobbydee1187

20 күн бұрын

I probably enjoy Opry settings the best, but, I also enjoy the screaming , Hollering loud concert shows too.

I'm astonished at the fact that you can decide to think harder about what you are playing at a show because every single time I actually engage my brain while playing on stage I instantly fall apart. These behind the scenes videos of Nashville gig life are fantastic and your playing is absolutely incredible, thank you for these.

My husband and I are both Nashville natives and we LOVE your channel! You're so likeable, don't lose the "low quality" makes it so genuine, long the long form too!😁 we made it all the way to end and "hit the bell"🤣 and said that was a good episode!

@TimAvenMusic

Ай бұрын

Wow this is an awesome comment to read, thank you so much! Truly happy you guys are enjoying it and you lasted through all the commentary. Thank you, theres more to come!!

@Theweeze100

13 күн бұрын

Here Here! I live a couple hours away from Nashville, and really admire anyone who can continue to carry on making music there, and retain this level of humility…humanity 😊

Love to see a video by a very human working musician. Thanks!

I really enjoyed this video. So open and honest . I’ve been playing bass for 44 years and I just smiled at everything you said. I actually count my mistakes on each gig. The musicians who care are the ones that are hard on themselves. It’s one way to get better. I’m 61 now and still practice daily and play in multiple bands. Ive played in club bands, big swing bands, musicals and churches.The things I’ve learned is to always prepare, be on time, and be known as a decent person/musician in personality .And always have fun. If you hire me I may not be the best bass player but I’ll prepare hard for the gig. I hope a lot of young musicians see this video because it’s so spot on.

A good parking spot at a gig is like hitting a small lottery! Great content Tim, thanks

I dig how humble and committed you are to getting better, finding things you can improve on rather than just kicking back like, “I’ve made it; I’m playing live in Nashville (and beyond.”) Truly impressive-and inspiring.

@TimAvenMusic

Ай бұрын

Thank you, the grind never stops!!

You don't know what a music city is until you've been to Nashville. It's everywhere in the city....

@kevinwatkins3856

28 күн бұрын

Visited for the 1st time last December for the Tommee Profitt Christmas concert. Such a cool city.

@Mike_D_5150

23 күн бұрын

I should move there.

Tim, first time viewer, and loved it! I’m a guitar player, not a gigging one, who really enjoyed the experience of what you do! That was cool, Cheers!

@TimAvenMusic

2 күн бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thank you!!

No disrespect intended, but after watching this, I'm glad I stayed in school and became a Lawyer. Did the weekend gig thing for about 15 years and that was good enough for me. Great playing, by the way.

@kevinwatkins3856

28 күн бұрын

lol, feel the same way….did some gigs, but wasn’t the life for me….or my wife and 3 kids, lol. Sure enjoy watching these vids about the life though.

@dklang

26 күн бұрын

Yeah you and a million others

Love videos like this and am totally digging your channel. You’re very humble and I think your videos are great for all levels of players. At 50 I played live for the first time, a few songs here or there (open mic things, one gig where a band had a couple of us play a song) and man the nerves I had. Them got up and it was so much fun. I think you really hit the nail on the head when you asked if the audience noticed whether you played it perfectly or not. That was a big thing for me to get in my head was that the little mistakes often go unnoticed and not to dwell on them. Your “not my best, not my worst” is how I often think as well, sometimes we’re just our own worst critic. Anyways keep this channel going and keep up with this amazing and down to earth content that you’ve been providing. 🤘🏼

I really enjoy your videos! I also love the fact that you are humble and real about life! You are a good player and I love your attitude about playing! A lot of people who have found the success you have would end up with the big head! I also think because of your attitude, that's why you are where you are now! I watch all your videos and I appreciate you sharing the behind the scenes stuff that isn't glamorous but real! Keep up the good work and stay humble and I believe you will keep moving up! I have been playing for years and never really worked at it like i should have. I admire your courage to move to Nashville and take the chances you did! Your hard work is paying off! I think you are helping a lot of people with the same dream and trying to show them what to expect. Thanks for sharing Tim!!! God bless you Tim!!

Cool video, I moved to TN a few years back partly for the musical culture and the mountains. I'm miserable on the guitar but I enjoy the journey and it's cool watching someone like yourself in Nashville and what it's like being on the scene. Keep it up!

LOVE your videos, Tim! Very well done. Authentic, honest, down to earth. Please keep them coming! Bravo!

You have a passion for what you do. It comes across sincere, honest and authentic.

Such a cool video Tim!! Thanks for taking us along on your gig!!!

Love it Tim. Really enjoyed it. You're living my dream that I never pursued and I enjoy living vicariously through your experiences on this channel. Keep up the great work. Know that you are really appreciated.

I loved what you said about working on playing more melodically! I think that's something, regardless of genre or style, that is super important to work on for guitarists, especially because we don't have the same visual aspect that other instruments have, like piano. I feel like on guitar it's very easy to revert back to licks you know or just let your fingers take over, and it's easy to overplay when we don't have to breathe like horn players. I mostly play jazz, and I'm studying jazz guitar in college currently, but I've also been recently been working on playing more melodically when I solo, as well as trying to learn more songs and learn more vocabulary. Keep up the great videos on your channel, I love them and they're super informative! I think it's so great to see professional players on here sharing their honest experiences, it's really helpful for younger cats like me!

@TimAvenMusic

24 күн бұрын

I Agree with you, guitar makes it easy to revert back to the same old and theres not need for breath or even having to really think about what you're playing sometimes. I'm working on the same thing too! thanks for the comment and the watch, best of luck to you!!

Yeah, this is great to have someone who's "in the trenches" giving us an inside look. I tried a local chapter of NSAI for a while and my bullshit meter kept going off all the time. It was like, whenever I would talk to anybody from Nashville, one of the first things they would do is name drop, as if what they did didn't count or something unless they could embed it in some sort of brush with greatness story. All that to say, I really appreciate your upfront and direct approach to the reality.

Hey Tim. Really enjoying your real life, low production level videos. Loved what you said about wanting to improve your playing during the gig and not just reverting to habit. I read this once and thought it applied to your thought. “We don’t rise to the level of our goals. We fall to the level of our systems.” Meaning, the goal has to reach the level of habit (system). Keep going!

Fun video! Really enjoyed the rawness of the video. Pre-Gig, Gig and post gig. Thanks for sharing.

Be humble, be nice. Great wisdom to live by. Thanks for sharing this with us. Your playing is great too. Especially like that you basically kept the whole thing clean language.

Enjoyed tagging along to see what playing a gig in Nashville is like. Also very tasty playing brother!

Loved it Tim. Thank you again.

Tim, as always thanks for posting. I always enjoy your stuff. Wish you the best.

@TimAvenMusic

Ай бұрын

Thanks Bill!!

Dude, I love there gratitude you bring to your art. It is a joy to watch. You have it figured out. As you said, you just need to be a good person. All good things will follow.

@TimAvenMusic

Ай бұрын

Thank you!! I really believe that, its not all based on talent!

Awesome ,totally dig watching you videos.Living in Hawaii and playing Kanakipilia style.Of course I’m retired and 72 yrs.Love playing music and watching your sucesses.Love it

Tim, love the videos. I like the authentic “day in the life”. So good to see you following your dream and making it happen.

@TimAvenMusic

16 күн бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying them!

Gratitude is a wonderful thing. It keeps you humble. Also being humble can give you gratitude……love it!

the long form content is so valuable for insight. Thank you for doing this. It is such great insight.

I was 32 when I got to Nashville. That was in 1993. I just left 2 years ago. I'm old now. Would you believe we used to be able to park for free AND we could park right on Broad for gigs. Load in and out and leave your car. I subbed your channel because you have a GREAT attitude, your playing was very tasty, and I'm a little homesick, but not really. It was time to go. It's cool to see the next gens taking over. It's a lot of hard work but if you are passionate about it, it will serve you well. p.s. Artists are never satisfied but that keeps pushing us to get better! And if you hear some Rock downtown, you're welcome! Enjoy it all! Peace! 🤘🎸

Great job playing, Tim. 👍

Thank you Tim, for your great information, from Canada. I experienced Nashville for the first time last August, and I loved it. Didn't want to go home!! The people of Nashville are awesome, and so welcoming!! I love all the musicians!! I'll be back!! I am a musician!

Really enjoyed this! Well done! Keep posting videos!!

I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing!

You've created a great channel. I enjoy the gigging vlogs. The pre/post show reflection and banter is very insightful.

As many have said, thanks for this. I've always dreamed of doing what you're doing now, but had no idea what it was really like. I admire your dedication as a musician.

You are a joy to watch!

Enjoyable evening Tim, Thanks!

Very interesting! (Love Nashville !!) Thanks 🇨🇦

Your channel is growing so happy for you and for taking us along

@TimAvenMusic

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Really excited about the growth.

Bro! I love your content! I am trying to land my first gig. Never done it before. You have been really helpful man! I am doing my best and hopefully things will work out. Loved this vlog!

Great insight into a guitar players life in Nashville.

Great video man! Love that you are thinking about the melody when it comes to your playing. One thing I have been working on recently is practicing with purpose. It is easy to play fun songs and solos when I have some down time, but taking time to be intentional with my practice has been extremely beneficial.

This was great.. Very thoughtful , wonderful insights. Thank you for sharing.

@TimAvenMusic

16 күн бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you. I have really enjoyed watching your videos.

Enjoying the channel man! Keep it up. Small town musician wanting to try my luck in a bigger city and it’s helpful to see how a normal gig works.

I've seen so many videos from super talented players in Nashville who play for less money than barroom musicians make elsewhere! The prevailing thought in your city is "don't turn down a gig if you're available, or you risk not being called again"! Where I live there are a lot of players who expect to make 100.00 or more a gig.

Love the videos. I feel the same way after all of my gigs. “Not my best, not my worst.”

That was fantastic, Tim! Yes, (II think) we are all getting a lot of enjoyment living vicariously through your Nashville musician persona. By the way, the playing , more melodically, and not just according to muscle memory is something I am personally working on at this moment. I was thrown a solo the other day, by the band leader, out of the blue, and muscle memory took over. Afterwards, I decided I really do want to spend more time thinking about the melody of the solos I play…not just what my fingers will do out of habit😮 By the way, your level of musicianship and professionalism is a goal for thousand of Musicians. I am an old guy, (playing in bars since the mid 70’s) and I’m never totally satisfied with my playing either. We really do live for those few moments, when things are really clicking and we are enjoying the musical company we are part of.

Love your videos. Live in Chattanooga. Moved down from NY 5 years ago. Hope I get to hear you play one day on my Nashville trips.

Awesome..love your tone man...

From what I heard, you sounded great! And, man, what a sweet guitar 😃

Keep up the great work dude. You’ve got it figured out. Cool vibe and great info.

@TimAvenMusic

Ай бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it!

Great format you have, and you are right seems most people are trying to be something they’re not. Tell it Bro!

Great video Tim, love your honest outlook on life and also as a working musician.

@TimAvenMusic

Ай бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

That was fantastic, Tim! Yes, (II think) we are all getting a lot of enjoyment living vicariously through your Nashville musician persona. By the way, the playing , more melodically, and not just according to muscle memory is something I am personally working on at this moment. I was thrown a solo the other day, by the band leader, out of the blue, and muscle memory took over. Afterwards, I decided I really do want to spend more time thinking about the melody of the solos I play…not just what my fingers will do out of habit😮

Watching your video in my Carter Vintage T-shirt... All of us have memories of lugging our equipment to gigs. Thank God our equipment has gotten smaller ...to many years with two guitars, sound equipment and a Bandmaster !

So different so great keep it up

I'm working in Germany and find myself getting back to my Hotel every night hoping to see a new vlog. I love this channel thanks Tim

great camera angles Tim. Looks like fun, I enjoyed it thoroughly and you have great tips.

@TimAvenMusic

Ай бұрын

Thank you and I'm glad I could help!

Really enjoyed your playing at about the 12 minute mark. Pretty smooth 👌

Thanks for the real-life video of a young musician in Nashville. You are a very good guitar player and have a like-able personality and style. It’s interesting to see what your life is like, including the nitty gritty of lugging your equipment and parking your car in a big city. Also appreciated your discussion in another video about the four things about guitar playing that you would have liked to have emphasized earlier. I’m 90 now and started playing guitar with a Silvertone arch top I bought from the Sears-Roebuck catalog in 1947.

Great video Tim. Fun to go along with you on your gig. You're a fantastic musician. You asked me what I'm working on so... I started playing with 3 talented musicians back in December and we get together once a week. Send voice memos out between rehearsals with the song arrangements we want to do and learn the songs so they're like old friends. I really like playing with these people. No big egos, critiques are always helpful and constructive, and their cover selections and originals are great. I play bass and acoustic guitar. Key concepts I'm working on: listen and play with intent with my bandmates, don't drag any leads, put the notes I'm playing in the pocket we're creating, solo, duet, and harmony singing, It's a real challenge only playing together 4 or 5 hours a week, but I'm so lucky to be able to play music with my friends. Here's a shameless plug for one of my bandmates and his new album. It's by Rob Suraci and the title is: "It's About Time". Google it on bandcamp and Apple Music. Thanks again Tim. It's nothin' but a good time! Where are we going next?

Appreciate ya! Enjoying the inside look. Cheers 🍻

@TimAvenMusic

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Good stuff Tim!

This is really great. Very informative. When I was in Nashville in the late 1970s, the only gig I remember playing that wasn’t a one-nighter was when I was in the house band at George Jones’ Possum Holler in Printers Alley. I think we played four nights a week, and we did something like six weeks. I didn’t have a car, so I’d ride with one of the other guys, and I don’t remember having to pay for parking either, although dometimes we’d have to hunt for a spot! I certainly wouldn’t be able to carry my guitar on my back at all-I’m a polio survivor, and although I could walk in those days, no way could I manage my equipment in one trip. I had a Music Man amp that weighed 75 pounds…I was really set up for road gigs where we’d be in one place between one week to three, so not a lot of schlepping gear. Not a good setup for one-nighters with no parking! Even if I could still walk, there’s no way I could handle the logistics of a Broadway gig today. BTW, the couple of clips of you and the band sounded really good!

Beautiful playing my friend

Great work!

great gig vlog man! would love to watch more of these vids as well! Tele sounding great!

@ThisIsJoeRice

Ай бұрын

Taking 1/2 a slab of those ribs! bahahah

Really enjoying your channel. I like your comment about not being a shredder. I was being recruited once to play with a good band. I was reluctant to take the gig because I didn't think I had the chops at the time. They had seen videos of me playing in other bands and the dude told me something that always stuck with me. He said: "You don't have to be a great player. You just have to be good enough. And you're good enough."

Thanks for giving me a little inspiration Tim. I’ve been hard on myself about my playing lately. I been feeling like an imposter because I’m not very technical. But thanks for reminding me it’s not all about the flash.

this is great, Tim.

This was really cool, thanks!

Thank you, Tim for taking us along🎸🎤 🎶

@TimAvenMusic

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Really enjoyed the video. Had the privilege of visiting Nashville. Coming from South Africa it was really a blessing. Of coarse there has to be a ODR1 on your board 😂. Great tone and playing man 👌👌

Tim, on your way to being America's favotite non shredding guitar player, what a concept a guy who playes guitar and makes it sound musical and great while being humble. Keep up that melodic, musical great tone stuff cuz the people dig it!

These are really cool and honest keep it up

Another great video Tim!!

@TimAvenMusic

Ай бұрын

Thanks again!

While he was playing for Megadeth, I always looked forward to Kiko Loureiro's behind the scenes videos while on tour. Now that he has stepped away from that gig, your content has helped fill that void. Really enjoying your content.

@808muscle1

Ай бұрын

Dude 💯 agree. Loved Kiko's behind the scenes vlogs. Tim is now my goto!😎🌴🎸

Your great dude! Keep em coming!

@TimAvenMusic

3 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Now you got me wanting to put strings on my telecaster rock on Tim. 👍

In the words of the late, great Miley Cyrus- “it’s the griiiiiiiindddd!” Great videos man. My wife and I went to Nashville for the James Arthur concert a few weeks ago- and it was fun spending time on Broadway listening to all the bands from the street. One amusing moment was when we passed the Taco Bell off Broadway at around 8pm- one lone girl was playing to an empty room. My wife felt so bad for her! I told her it’ll be a different story in a few hours when people find the Taco Bell after drinking.

Good stuff good talk, down to earth advice and info… give us more bruh!

Great take on not telling peeps..dont get above your raisin!!

Recent visitor to Nashville. Fun city. Bought the same t-shirt. Loved the coffee shop below Carters.

I love your honesty! Tim; We are our own worst critics!!! I'm sure the audience thought you were awesome!! Keep on playing!! :)

Another fantastic vlog!!!

@TimAvenMusic

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Just subscribed I’m just an older has been drummer just keeping the chops up merely for therapy and escape from the grind. I’ve done a lot of gigs and I think it’s cool how honest you are not many people like you left. Keep up the success and like your grandpa told you don’t forget your raisin😎

Thank you for sharing. Cheers

I enjoyed the video! You have such a good guitar style and tone. Stay humble and you'll go far.

@TimAvenMusic

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Thats the biggest compliment for me.

Thanks for the video Tim, that was awesome. If you want any ideas for future videos, I'd love to see you create a Numbers chart for a typical song that you learn and go into it in a bit of detail. That would be great ;) I'm still amazed you can learn a bunch of songs in a short amount of time but also still peak at the charts I assume.

@dannytoler2906

Ай бұрын

That would be awesome…along with the method you use for displaying the charts on your phone.

“The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” Michelangelo

Thanks for sharing!

Be humble, always. Blowing someone’s candle out doesn’t make yours glow brighter.

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