.....In this episode, I’m joined by session guitarist Nick Fitch for a wide-ranging conversation about the real foundations of a sustainable music career. We talk about why grass-roots music education matters more than ever, and how early access, good teachers, and playing with others can shape not just musicianship, but confidence and direction.
Nick reflects on his formative time with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra, the discipline and musical awareness it gave him, and how those experiences fed directly into life as a working guitarist. We also dive into the realities of gigging all over the country — adaptability, professionalism, and what it really takes to make music your job.
