Talented Musicians - Meet Jason Taylor

An Interview with Jason Taylor

Hi Jason, how long have you been playing?
I've been playing music for 20 plus years now.  I started on guitar and drums at the age of nine or so and moved up to wind instruments in junior high school.  As an all around musician, I have an overwhelming passion for creating music on any instrument that sounds good.

What musicians influenced you?
I am influenced by so many different styles of music.  Everything from improv Jazz to Euro Black Metal.  The way I see it, music is like automobiles.  Some are meant to be driven fast or aggressively while others are meant to be driven in the groove of slow steady comfort.  Therefore I have music to fit my every mood. lol

What kinds of bands have you been in?
Having many influences and playing multiple instruments opened a lot of doors in my music career which resulted in an array of vastly different styles of artists/bands whom I've recorded, toured, or performed with.  It all takes hours and hours of practice to get on that certain level of cohesion.

How often do you practice?
Once I was offered a touring position with a nationally known group but only had 48 hours to learn the music and be ready to perform in front of thousands of fans.  Needless to say, I had to practice endlessly to pull it off.  Practice is what you make it.  For me, practice is my outlet so although frustration at times, it's never work.

What advice would you give a newbie musician?
My advice to musicians young and old is this:
    practice hard
    learn the business side of everything
    follow your passions
If you do these things, you will never fail!!!

What was one of your accomplishments as a musician?
Following my heart is the one thing that led me to where I am today,  however, life without failures is a soup without seasoning.  We are meant to fail but learn from failure.  We are meant to succeed but remain humble with success.  My accomplishments in the music world are the result of hard work, dedication, and ambition.  I could not have achieved anything without the help of others.  If I had to pick one accomplishment to speak of I would say that winning an award for The Favorite Rock Band of the Year 2015 would be it.  A little recognition validates all the hard work invested.

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