studiomusicians

Instrumentals are the foundation of creating an emotionally powerful song. Different instruments combining certain chords, tempos and melodies can transport the listener to different locations, with each person experiencing the same song differently.

That's why we are so excited to have Professional Studio Musician, Mark Baldwin, on today's episode. Mark shares his story of becoming a guitarist, discovering his passion for music and playing several songs for Music for the Soul.

He also explains why he believes intrumental music can be so transformational in peoples' lives and the importance it can have in giving people an outlet to express their emotions. Finally Mark shares tips from his 30+ years of experience on how aspiring artists can get their start in becoming a studio musician.

Who is Mark Baldwin?

Mark Baldwin is a Dove Award Nominated studio musician and producer, solidly established in the ever-changing Nashville music scene. His credits include recordings and/or performances with Stevie Wonder, Ce Ce Winnans, Whitney Houston, James Ingram, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Kirk Franklin, FFH, Yolanda Adams, Take Six, Twila Paris, Charlie Peacock, Point of Grace, Steven Curtis Chapman, Four Him, First Call, Steve Green, Carman, and Wayne Watson.

He’s also recorded regularly with CNN-TBS. In February, 2002, Mark was asked to be part of Michael Omartian’s band, playing with numerous Christian artists for a special televised Gospel Music Association Concert at the White House for President and Mrs. Bush.

For many years, Mark has also played guitar, along with 15 other high-caliber studio players, in Nashville’s premier high-energy R & B / Funk band, “The Smoking Section,” playing the songs of Earth, Wind, & Fire; Tower of Power; Rufus & Chaka Khan; Al Jarreau; and all the funky greats.

Resources:

Our listeners can learn more about Mark's story, hear his new album, Restoration, and sign up for his Worship Music Seminar at his website by clicking the link here: www.markbaldwinguitar.com

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast! If you haven't already, please leave us a five star rating and review wherever you get this podcast. We are so grateful to bring you this powerful story and many more like it in the future.

Joe & Mike talk with 5 x ACM nominated “Bass Player Of The Year” Mark Hill!

 

Topics include: After 30 years as a top session musician what will still make him sweat in a session, the roles mentors played in him being accepted into the Nashville scene, 10,000 hours of becoming great, Different types of Musician Union sessions and costs of each. Nashville session run down from work-tape to master, The art of rising to the top is not just about playing great! + More!

 

1990- Current he has become a first call session musician known for his strong Fender bass tone, working 600+ sessions annually and garnering five nominations for ACM bass player of the year, and twice reaching the Music Row All-Stars list. Recording for artists such as The Civil Wars, Kelly Clarkson, Reba McEntire, Brooks & Dunn,  The Lone Bellow, Holly Williams, Brett Dennen, Carrie Underwood, Richard Marx, Hank Jr, Toby Keith, Kenny Loggins, Montgomery/Gentry, Eric Church,  Luke Bryan, and Charlie Peacock.

 

"From The West Barn" is a weekly podcast hosted by Joe West & Mike Shimshack shot at The West Barn in Nashville, TN. It's available anywhere podcasts are available.

 

West/Shimshack are both music industry veterans that have seen the peaks and valleys of the business over the past 30 years. Their careers have been punctuated with Grammy wins, hit songs, platinum records, tens of millions of units sold and more than their share of failure. 

 

Tune into "From The West Barn" for their take on the lifestyle and engaging conversations with some of the industries most interesting people! Nothing is off the table ~ FTWB

 

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