The Modern Guitar Player w/ Horace Bray
Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this sixty-third episode, Horace Bray joins Mat to explore the world of modern guitar playing and beyond. From gigging and recording to his lofi project "Felty," Horace shares his journey through social media, teaching jazz, composing, and navigating the music business. Plus, we play the Producer’s Game!
Episode Highlights
Modern Guitar Techniques: Horace dives into the art of contemporary guitar playing.
Lofi Project "Felty": Insights into his creative process and the evolution of his lofi music.
Gigging & Composing: Stories from the road and studio, along with his approach to songwriting.
Teaching Jazz Music: Reflections on his role as an educator and his passion for jazz.
Social Media Journey: Strategies for building an online presence as a musician.
Producer’s Game: Horace crafts a dream production lineup in this fun and interactive segment.
Key Takeaways
Adapting to Modern Music: Horace shares tips on staying relevant as a guitarist in today's industry.
Social Media Growth: Leveraging platforms to connect with audiences and expand reach.
Balancing Art & Education: How teaching and performing influence each other in his career.
Lofi Music Creativity: Exploring the lofi genre through his project "Felty."
Producer’s Game Fun: A peek into Horace’s vision of an ideal music production setup.
Guest Spotlight
Horace Bray is a versatile guitarist, composer, and educator with a knack for blending jazz, lofi, and modern guitar techniques. His project "Felty" showcases his passion for lofi music, while his presence on social media has made him a notable figure in the guitar community.
Follow Horace on Instagram @horacebray and his project "Felty" @feltymusic.
About Cloud Machine
Produced by Eights Creative, Cloud Machine is your go-to podcast for music industry insights. Each episode blends education and entertainment to inspire and inform musicians, creators, and fans.
