Meet Patrick Carr!
My initial background started on blues and rock from the 60's and 70s, but throughout the years I've grown my interest in other genres through the various projects I've been a part of such as jazz, country/Americana, folk, metal, CCM, and even early music from medieval and Renaissance periods. I also love writing music, whether it's contributing parts to a song my band is working on to creating full songs of my own.
Why I Became A Musician
My dad lent me a copy of the fourth Led Zeppelin album and I remember hearing "Black Dog" for the first time; I just thought it sounded so cool and all I could think about was how much I wanted to learn how to play it. Not too long after that, I got my first guitar and that became my main focus since then.
My Memorable Musical Experience
Probably the most memorable moment I have from my time as a musician was recording in Nashville. I was able to track electric guitar parts in the same studio used by artists like Alison Krauss and Dan Tyminski. A close tie may also be performing at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, which was where I also saw the Black Keys as my first concert.
A fun fact about me is...
I've been to Japan twice now.
My advice to someone starting to learn music is...
Focus on gaining a strong foundation on technique and rhythm in the beginning as it will set you up for success when learning more advanced music, but also don't forget to have fun and keep an open mind for creativity.
