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October 23, 2024 โ€ข 69 mins
Welcome to Episode 3 of Letโ€™s Talk About The Music! ๐ŸŽถ 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.

๐ŸŽ–๏ธ 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.
๐Ÿ“ข MEET OUR GUESTS:

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Austin & Grace (Prickly Paranoia โ€“ 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.
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Tony Schmidt (Gen2 โ€“ Australia)
  1. Based in Melbourne, Tonyโ€™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.
๐ŸŽถ Tune in to hear their stories, challenges, and inspirations as musicians in the military!

๐Ÿ“ฒ Visit our website for more: LTATM.com
๐Ÿ“– Read the blog post: EP 3 โ€“ Musicians in the Military

๐Ÿ”” Subscribe for more real stories, artist interviews, and deep dives into the music world!
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