3: 🎙️ EPISODE 3 | Musicians in the Military: Serving & Creating Music

Welcome to Episode 3 of Let’s Talk About The Music! 🎶 This episode explores the unique experiences of musicians who serve in the military, how their service shapes their music careers, and the challenges they face balancing both worlds.

🎖️ Did you know?

• As of 2020, 27.4 million armed forces personnel served worldwide.
• In 2024, Global Firepower ranked the USA #1 and Australia #16 in military strength.
• The U.S. Armed Forces employs 6,500 military musicians across 130 units, performing for troops and as musical ambassadors.

📢 MEET OUR GUESTS:

🇺🇸 Austin & Grace (Prickly Paranoia – USA) - A married duo balancing military service and music.

• Austin (bass) is a Veteran Specialist in the National Guard.
• Grace (lead guitar & vocals) is an Army Captain in the Logistics Branch.

🇦🇺 Tony Schmidt (Gen2 – Australia)

1. Based in Melbourne, Tony’s band Gen2 is signed with Golden Robot Records.
2. Comes from a military family and shares insights on the impact of service on music careers.

🎶 Tune in to hear their stories, challenges, and inspirations as musicians in the military!

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📖 Read the blog post: EP 3 – Musicians in the Military

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