First Door on the Left: Recent Episodes
John Lawson
Father & son duo, John & Paul, tackle fun and interesting topics, host interviews, and ask & answer questions related to their personal journeys in music. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firstdoor/support
John & Paul sit down to talk about cymbals!
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John & Paul sit down to talk about the few music (mostly guitar) shops they visited in Nashville!
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John & Paul sit down to talk about Paul's experience at Camp Electric!
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John & Paul sit down to talk about a recent roadtrip.
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John & Paul sit down to talk about some recent experiences running sound!
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John & Paul sit down to talk about artists that we're listening to a lot right now!
Intro/Outro music credit: Shadowing by Corbyn Kites
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John & Paul sit down to talk about strings.
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John & Paul sit down to talk about another recent show where nerves were both present, and eventually settled.
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John & Paul sit down to talk about John's thoughts on his own nervousness around performing.
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John & Paul sit down to talk about some of the lesser enjoyed aspects of the recent concert!
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John & Paul sit down to talk briefly about our recent trip to Charlotte!
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John & Paul sit down to talk briefly about our frustrations and confusions of the copyright!
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John & Paul sit down to talk briefly about the importance of knowing the musicians that influence your favorites!
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John & Paul sit down to talk about gleaning from new genres of music!
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John & Paul sit down to talk briefly about the basic function and purpose of gates!
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John & Paul sit down to talk about a recent collaboration experience!
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John talks about troubleshooting and the opportunities for joy and learning that problems can present!
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John & Paul talk about having a plan B (or C or D) before you ever need to.
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John & Paul talk about mixing! A fun episode that could have gone on forever, but thankfully didn't!
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John & Paul talk about how little things (again) can often spark big ideas.
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John & Paul talk about the little things that often make a song, an artist, or even a whole genre unique.
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John interviews Paul on some recent success in writing/recording as we try to nail down the 'why' of his recent turning it up a notch.
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John & Paul sit down to talk about learning! We often approach learning with dread, but going back and refreshing the fundamentals can unlock new potential for growth!
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John & Paul sit down to give an update on Nashville & Camp Electric!
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John & Paul sit down to Talk about the Sounds Like a Drum YouTube channel!
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John & Paul sit down to share some specific musical goals for the year!
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Christmas afterglow! John & Paul sit down to reveal some of Paul's favorite Christmas surprises!
Shoutout: Amazon wishlists, and Happy Birthday Mom!
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Merry Christmas! John & Paul sit down to talk about Paul's Christmas wishlist! (this episode also available on video!)
Shoutout: Corbyn Kites (our season 1 bumper music artist!)
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John & Paul unwrap their Spotify Wrapped!
Shoutout: Andrew Rodes
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John & Paul sit down to talk about their collective top 3 Christmas movies (a truly controversial list)!
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John & Paul sit down to talk about their collective top 10 Christmas songs!
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John & Paul sit down to discuss wedges and in-ear monitors...and why at least one or the other is nearly essential!
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John & Paul sit down to talk about JVKE and his latest album!
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John & Paul sit down to discuss headphones, studio monitors, why you should be using both, and when you should be using either.
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John & Paul sit down to dream about possible music collaborations.
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John & Paul sit down for a lighthearted, but meaningful talk about how preparation, practice, and learning are part of the career...not just something you have to do to land the career. I believe this true for every hopeful career. I don't know about you...but I want the doctor who went through med-school, not the one who landed the gig from his/her popularity on the hit show America's Next Top Doc (as far as I know...this isn't a show yet).
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John & Paul sit down for a semi-boring (but very relevant) conversation about...music stands...kind of. In general, we look at the pros & cons of using musical references (sheet music/chord sheets) in analog or digital mediums...or neither (memorization only). In general, whether it's written down or audibly recorded, we encourage you to record your music in some way so that your voice and art can live on even past you! Where would we be if the great classics had not done that as well?
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You've asked for more interviews, so here is one more for you! John & Paul sit down interviewed Levi Simonton via Facetime to talk about film, music, songwriting, etc. A fun episode with lots of great content and advice for musicians young & old!
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John & Paul visited a semi-local record shop recently. Today, they sit down to briefly discuss the profound difference(s) in the ways in which we 'shop' for new music. There are certainly pros and cons to either brick & mortar record shops versus the digital streaming/download method. For everyone, each of these have big implications for how the entire music industry is moving forward (which we do not get into in this episode).
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John & Paul discuss Paul's first pieces of gear which have helped take his recording and songwriting to a new level! These aren't recommendations, but simply a gear list of what Paul is currently using. No matter what your budget is, there are many great options out there. You do tend to get what you pay for, but you gotta start somewhere! Don't skimp on cabling...and don't forget to practice!
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Mentions: MacBook Air, Garageband, Alesis, M-Audio, Ableton, Neewer, Audio Technica,
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John & Paul talk about their recent experiences performing at Open Mic Night!
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Honorable mentions: Cavetown, The Milk Carton Kids, Roxette, Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange) & Donovan Woods
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John & Paul host their second guest on the Podcast! However, it's our first ever phone interview. Aubrey Charette joins us on the podcast, remotely from Kentucky for a fun and helpful conversation about life, songwriting, & musical insecurity (the last of which was unplanned).
Several shoutouts during this episode include: Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), Sleeping at Last, Rusty Clanton, Lizzy McAlpine, Austin Kleon, Todd Henry, Bridgewater Parade/Lawn Party, Tour de France & more!
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John & Paul spend some time today talking about Paw-Paw's acoustic guitar, which John inherited shortly after his grandfather's death. Vernon Lawson, Sr was a follower of Jesus, loving grandfather, devoted husband, father of 4, lifelong electrician, and WWII Vet. Although he was missing a good portion of his left index finger, he was an outstanding bluegrass guitarist! He passed on his love of Jesus, music, games & puzzles, and dogs to so many of us who love and miss him dearly. John is so looking forward to their reunion someday!
Several shoutouts during this episode include: Eric Hedrick, Lawn Parties
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John & Paul host their first guest on the Podcast! None other than Mandy, John's wife...aka Paul's Mom. Banjo, the dog, was also in the studio today (off mic).
Several shoutouts during this episode include: El Paso Mexican Grille (Jacob, the play-by-play waiter), Shenandoah National Park, Mashita, NeedtoBreathe, Maverick City, Elevation Worship, Switchfoot, & more!
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John & Paul just scratch the surface of the why, the when, and the how of songwriting. So much more to talk about in future episodes, and we will!
Several mentions/shoutouts during this episode include: Eric Hedrick, Yamaha Guitars, Simon Sinek, Segway, & Austin Kleon
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Following a vacation to North Carolina, Paul gets the lowdown on John musical taste and roots...which have morphed dramatically over the decades. Several mentions/shoutouts during this episode include: Eric Hedrick, Blind Melon, Mandolin Orange (now Watchhouse), Judah & the Lion, Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Sturgill Simpson & of course Twenty One Pilots (Paul).
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Episode 2 is our first song review, Paul's choice; Redecorate from Twenty One Pilots. Shoutouts from this round include Brothers X Sisters.
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John & Paul recorded this fun episode about 12 hours prior to launch day. Hoping you enjoy this bonus episode with shoutouts to Eric Hedrick, Tascam, KRK, Sennheiser, Zeskit, & ME Electronics.
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Our very first episode is an introduction to Paul. He explains why he loves music, lists off his current focus instruments, & talks about why music may not just be another phase for him. Several shoutouts in this episode to Patrick Lencione's Table Group, Sweetwater, Eric Hedrick, Twenty One Pilots, Skillet, Owl City, & Camp Electric. We also explain the very deep meaning behind our podcast name.
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Father & son duo (John & Paul) team up for the first time for a fun, light-hearted podcast about music. They plan to launch with their first full episode 1 in August of 2022. Please join this journey of music as they review songs & bands together, conduct interviews, and as they learn and talk audio tech together!
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