#20 - It's a Long Way to the Top if You Wanna Rock with Eric Stuart

Brooklyn born and raised singer/songwriter Eric Stuart is a special blend of talent. He has successfully combined the world of music, voice acting and directing for many years. Besides starring in hit shows including Pokémon (Brock, James) and Yu-Gi-Oh! (Seto Kaiba), Eric has toured with such rock legends as Peter Frampton, Ringo Starr, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jethro Tull, Chicago, Hall & Oates, Dave Mason, Julian Cope, Dave Davies, John Entwistle, Steve Howe, The Alarm, John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band, Jeffrey Gaines, and The English Beat. Show Notes: Introduction song - My Love Can Change That by Eric Stuart Band (01:30) - A typical day in the life of a musician-voice actor (03:00) - The Pros and cons of being a full-time musician (03:30) - Daily habits: always have a guitar nearby (05:20) - When should recording a demo happen? (08:00) - How Eric broke into the recording industry (13:30) - Favorite tools, gear, and habits (16:35) - Catching the attention of Ringo Star (19:35) - How gratitude pays off big time/Why set lengths are important (21:35) - What every opening act needs to know (25:00) - Favorite books (27:30) - Best small purchase/investment (30:00) - Favorite failure (34:00) - Best advice for young, driven musicians and producers (37:07) - Upcoming Projects Resources and recommendations: Music making App: Music Memos by Apple Amp: Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Amp: Toneville Amps Guitar: Reverend Manta Ray HB Guitar: Fender American Telecaster Book: The Encyclopedia of Rock n' Roll Book: The Catcher in the Rye: All in One Edition by J.D Salinger Book: How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie Lifestyle: 14" Jumbo Nonstick Cooking Wok Lifestyle: Instant Pot Programmable Cooker More information: Eric Stuart's website Audrama Productions