About this episode
Val McCallum shares his journey as a guitarist and studio musician, discussing his upbringing and the release of his first solo record after 30 years.
Whether or not you’ve heard of Val McCallum, you’ve heard him play the guitar. He discovered the instrument at age eight and hung on to it for dear life through some tough twists and turns to become one of today’s most in-demand studio musicians.Val talks about growing up in a famous family, his experiences backing many of the industry’s most iconic musicians, and why it took him 30 years to release his first-ever solo record.
People in this episode
Guest: Val McCallum
Topics covered
- music
- studio musicians
- guitar
- personal journey
- solo records
Keywords
- guitar
- studio musician
- famous family
- iconic musicians
- solo record
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