562 - Chaun Horton: Playing with Lauren Daigle, Family Life in Sweden and Work Life in Nashville, "Playing in the Crossroads"

About this episode

Chaun Horton discusses his musical journey, relocation experiences, and insights on professional growth in the music industry.

Growing up in Rochester, New York, Chaun Horton was birthed into a love of music. Under the tutelage of his father, a church organist, Chaun first learned his craft by playing for local choirs, then events throughout the state. Chaun’s desire to expand on his work led him to LA, where he attended a camp held by the LA Music Academy College of Music. Chaun soon found himself enrolling in the school on a full scholarship, where he earned a Certificate of Completion. Chaun has had the privilege of sharing the stage with artist such as Macy Gray, Natasha Bedingfield, Israel Houghton, , Toni Braxton, Thundercat, Jessica Simpson, and many more. In this episode, Chaun talks about: Moving home base from LA to Sweden and establishing a “camp base” in Nashville How the Lauren Daigle gig came his way Learning not to “take advantage of music” - “you’ve gotta be interested in it” What it means to “play in the crossroads” Setting professional goals based on how you want to feel at work Learning how to have some stoic detachment when necessary Getting to have a “garage band experience” with Lauren Daigle Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage Learn more about your ad choices…

People in this episode

Host: Working Drummer

Guest: Chaun Horton

Topics covered

• music career
• relocation
• professional goals
• collaboration
• personal growth
• music industry

Keywords

• Chaun Horton
• Lauren Daigle
• music career
• Nashville
• Sweden
• professional goals
• collaboration
• LA Music Academy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LA Music Academy College of Music

Places: Rochester, New York, LA, Sweden, Nashville

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