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An insight in to the world of the session musician. Nate Williams chats with some of the finest session players in the business to see how they got in to the freelance musician world, and what makes them tick.

In Session With..‪.‬ Nate Williams

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An insight in to the world of the session musician. Nate Williams chats with some of the finest session players in the business to see how they got in to the freelance musician world, and what makes them tick.

    ...Donavan Hepburn

    ...Donavan Hepburn

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    Donavan is a drummer based near Birmingham. 
    His credits include artists like Take That,  Sam Smith, Annie Lennox, and Jessie J.
    Amongst many other things, we discussed growing up in a musical family, the importance of learning about electronics as a drummer, and taking a minute to exhale. 
    I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. 

    (Recorded April 26 2024)
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    • 1 hr 14 min
    ...Charlie Hunter

    ...Charlie Hunter

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    Charlie is a guitar player based in North Carolina. His credits include artists like D’Angelo, John Mayer, Frank Ocean and Norah Jones. 
    Amongst many other things, we discussed growing up in California, the benefits of unusual guitar tunings, and belonging to the journey.

    I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did!

    (Recorded 15th April 2024)
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    • 1 hr 6 min
    ...Matt Brooks

    ...Matt Brooks

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    Matt is a drummer based in Birmingham. 


    His credits include artists like Raye, Nicole Scherzinger, Meghan Trainor and Little Mix.


    Amongst many other things, we discussed falling in and out of love with the drums, the failures of the UK education system, and the importance of giving back to the musical community.

    I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did!

    (Recorded April 15th 2024)


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    • 1 hr 32 min
    ...Aaron Forbes

    ...Aaron Forbes

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    Aaron is a guitar player based in London.
    His credits include artist like Aitch, Calum Scott, Becky Hill, and Ellie Goulding.
    Amongst many other things, we discussed great teachers, putting pressure on oneself, and the importance of representation.
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    I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.

    (Recorded 4th March 2024)
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    • 1 hr 32 min
    ...Ella Rae Feingold

    ...Ella Rae Feingold

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    Ella is a guitar played based in Western Massachusetts.


    Her credits include artists like Silk Sonic, Erykah Badu, Common, and Jill Scott.


    Amongst many other things, we discussed growing up through the grunge era, deciding to leave Berklee, and the value of a good mentor.


    I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did!

    (Recorded March 1st 2024)


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    • 1 hr 34 min
    ...Phil Mulford

    ...Phil Mulford

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    Phil is a bass played based in London. His credits include artists like Barbara Thompson, Lewis Taylor, Steve Hackett, and Leo Sayer.


    Amongst many other things, we discussed the physical aspects of playing, worrying more with age, and accepting one’s sound.

    I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did!

    (Recorded 5th February 2024)


    Support the Show.
    Follow me on Instagram - @nategroove

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    • 1 hr 39 min

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