Music producer Jeff Saenz of Modern Electric Sound Recorders in Dallas shares how his life was forever changed when both his arms were amputated following an accident. He discusses how he overcame adversity and chose to push forward, stay sober, and continue to pursue his love for music.
On this episode, Jeff talks to Matt about:
- Discovering music from an early age and hs love for rock
- How he went from playing in bands to producing with the help of Dave Cobb
- What happened in the accident that took his arms and how his life changed
- How he was able to remain sober despite losing his hands and the loss of his best friend
- The importance of family and how it was inspired to push forward
- The thrill of performing for the first time since his accident
- How his community banded together and threw 2 “Jeff Fests” to support him
- Adapting and finding new ways to be involved with music
- And More
This episode is sponsored by The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers – one of the oldest residential drug and alcohol rehab programs. ARC is a non-profit and was hit hard financially as a result of COVID. For more information, and to donate or sign up for their quarterly newsletter, visit TheChanceTo.org
About Jeff Saenz
Jeff Saenz is a producer who runs Modern Electric Sound Recorders in Dallas. He lost both arms after coming in contact with a downed electric line in 2021. He played for bands such as Death on Wednesday, The Texas Gentlemen, and The Strays, and has produced several others.
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