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title: "Vintage King, Tons of Gear and Getting Ears On with Matt Meyer"

description: "Matt joins the pod to talk about pro audio gear, the mindset of the drummer, and how his career has evolved as an LA-based musician, voiceover artist and member of the Vintage King team. I love chatting with people on the retail side, because music and gear stores make the industry work! Let’s dig into the tools we love, guitar pedal recommendations, and ways to navigate the gear ecosystem (on all budgets!) 🔧"

status: complete

date: 2024-07-09

kind: guest

guestSlugs:
  - matt-meyer

listenUrl: "https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovemusicmore/episodes/Vintage-King--Tons-of-Gear-and-Getting-Ears-On-with-Matt-Meyer-e2lnrqg"

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youtubeUrl: "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvsVkpDK4mk"

topicsDiscussed:
  - "Creativity"
  - "Drums"
  - "Spatial audio"
  - "Microtonal music"
  - "Touring"
  - "Drumming evolution, from simplicity to complexity"
  - "Role of gear in musicianship"
  - "Importance of good tuning techniques"
  - "Experiencing music through live shows"
  - "Navigating the gear ecosystem on a budget"
  - "Voice acting and its intersection with music"
  - "The future of music technology and Dolby Atmos"

hostNote: |
  In this episode of **Love Music More**, we are thrilled to welcome **Matt Meyer**, an accomplished drummer, voiceover artist, and team member at **Vintage King**. This conversation dives deep into the world of pro audio gear, the unique mindset of drummers, and how Matt’s career has evolved in Los Angeles’ vibrant music scene. Matt shares his journey from a small town in Illinois to becoming a sought-after musician in LA, linking his passion for drums and gear with his experiences at Vintage King, where he not only sells gear but also supports musicians' dreams.
  
  Matt's passion for music and commitment to helping others find their sound makes this episode a

selectedMoments:
  - label: "Matt talks about his journey to drumming"
    startSec: 138
    note: "Matt reflects on how he began drumming from a young age, crediting his band instructor for igniting his passion."
  - label: "The influence of jazz band on Matt's music"
    startSec: 214
    note: "He recounts how joining a jazz band in middle school was pivotal in shaping his drumming skills."
  - label: "Discovering gear through catalogs"
    startSec: 292
    note: "Matt describes how he became fascinated with gear, diving into catalogs to learn about drums and cymbals."
  - label: "The significance of musicianship over gear"
    startSec: 456
    note: "He stresses the importance of musicianship over the equipment itself throughout his development."
  - label: "Experiential learning at Vintage King"
    startSec: 2941
    note: "Matt introduces the Vintage King LA showroom, highlighting its role in helping musicians find their sound."
  - label: "Matt's view on the future of audio technology"
    startSec: 2462
    note: "He shares insights about the relevance of Dolby Atmos in the evolving audio landscape."
  - label: "Why music matters to Matt"
    startSec: 3364
    note: "He passionately explains the cathartic experience music provides him as a creative outlet."

excerptQuotes:
  - text: "You learn what you need, and you kind of get what is a deficiency in your game."
    startSec: 1594
    reviewed: true
  - text: "Experimentation is awesome. There have been so much cool stuff out of experimentation."
    startSec: 2139
    reviewed: true
  - text: "It's like playing a great video game or watching a great movie; you're just taken to another place."
    startSec: 3449
    reviewed: true

faq:
  - question: "What is Matt Meyer's background in music?"
    answer: "Matt Meyer began his drumming journey in middle school, eventually moving to LA to pursue music full-time. He has worked both as a drummer and in pro audio."
  - question: "How can I navigate the gear ecosystem as a musician?"
    answer: "Matt discusses the importance of hands-on experience with gear, recommending visiting showrooms like Vintage King to try out equipment before buying."
  - question: "What are some essential drumming techniques?"
    answer: "Matt emphasizes the significance of tuning and the need to understand how to get the best sound from your drums."

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