Been a while since I drunkenly recruited a stranger to be on the podcast, but here we are! Ben Zoleski is a multitalented musician, currently focused on playing guitar for Under the Den – an Albany based band of many genres. Ben started his musical journey listening to Meatloaf and Doo Wop, picked up piano, then guitar, and has worked his way to making music his life. On top of shredding on guitar, Ben teaches music to aspiring musicians. Ben made the decision that music was it, he didn’t want his life to surround anything else. While he’s had some tough times, he’s learned to persist, make the best of it, and come out on top.
To learn more about Ben and check out what Under the Den is releasing, find them here: Instagram
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What are your thoughts on Ben’s ideas on setting priorities? How do you set priorities in your own life? Let us know in the comments!
Important Links: Instagram Under the Den IG Band’s Website Spotify
Timestamps:
0.30 – intro
2.29 – First memories
8.18 – Piano to guitar
10.3 – College plans
14.2 – College advice
22.25 – Steps after college
27 – Staying focused in hard times
29.49 – Work
31.20 – Meeting Under the Den
35 – Balancing it all
38.5 – Goals
43 – Overpreparation
50.5 – Advice
Mentions:
Brandon Porter
The Kings of Nothing
Meatloaf
Cyndi Lauper
Kinetic Punch
Modern Day Music
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If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out past interviews:
ETT with Johnny Scarpelli – Photographer
and many others at https://anchor.fm/expeditiontotry
Expedition to Try is a podcast with the goal of introducing you to your new favorite artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, and all around passionate individuals who haven’t made it big yet. At ETT, we want to give the underdogs a shot. So many other podcasts interview the experts, the successful, and the people at the top. Why not give a voice to the people who don’t have the giant platform yet? We all have an interesting story to share and insights/advice to give, so let’s give everyone the opportunity to do just that. Hopefully the stories of others will inspire you to pursue your own hobbies and passions!
