A weekend warrior working musician hailing from the frozen tundra of Calgary, Alberta, guitarist Ron Klimek got his first taste of being part of a band on local television. This started him down the path of more bands, more opportunities, eventually leading him…here. With me. A neighbor, a friend, and now bandmate in our new endeavor, R2V, Ron sits down with me to test some new equipment and talk about how he got to where he is and what he sees in the miles ahead. Hope you enjoy.
Episode Highlights
We start by talking about the new podcast set-up before digging into:
- The difference between the full-time and part-time musician
- Ron’s personal journey with music, from early days to the present
- Finding your voice and sharing that journey through social media and mentorship
- Influences
- Technology and the potential dehumanizing of music. The millennial whoop.
Key Points
- There are many paths. You have to find your own.
- As you go down your path, share what you’ve learned.
Quotable
“If you never make a dime, you will get far more out of it than you put into it.”
—Ron Klimek
Mentioned in this Episode
- Picasso Café, Bar and Restaurant
- The Millennial Whoop
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