On Becoming a Genuine Artist with Brent Paschke

When you are being true to yourself, you are completely honest with what you feel, deeply value, and desire. It also means communicating your feelings wholeheartedly both with yourself and others, allowing your truth to flow through you, your music, and into the world.In today's episode of the Steve Stine Guitar Podcast, we will be joined by Brent Paschke. He is a guitarist, producer, songwriter, and author based in Los Angeles, California. He is best known as Pharrell Williams’ guitarist, having worked with the singer/songwriter/producer since 2001. Paschke accompanies Williams in the studio and on tour, and his guitar performances appear on such Pharrell projects as G I R L (2015 Grammy winner for Best Urban Contemporary Album) and Hidden Figures: The Album (2017 Golden Globe nominee for Best Original Score). Brent has also worked with Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Chris Brown, New Kids on the Block, Kelly Clarkson, Chris Brown, and many other artists.Tune in to this podcast now!Highlights:[01:24] How the COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted his daily life[09:50] His earliest memory connecting to music[13:03] How Lynn Kenneth Quamme influenced Brent growing up as a rock player [17:19] When did his first band come along?[20:33] Why did he move to Minneapolis?[21:40] How did Spymob come about?[22:53] What happened to Spymob after epic records dropped them?[25:30] When did he decide to move from Minneapolis to California?[27:02] His experience on working with some great producers[28:37] How is working with Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo different?[34:11] What are the goals when touring?[36:33] The reason behind Tuniversity[48:09]Who are his main musical influences?[49:35]What are his three top albums?[54:00]What are his other interests outside of music?Links:Website:brentpaschke.comLinkedIn:Brent PaschkeInstagram:@brentpaschkeFacebook:Brent PaschkeTwitter:@brentpaschke