Academy Of Tone 290: Vanessa Jung - A New Generation of Guitar Professional

Special guest: Vanessa Jung

00:00 Introduction and musical intro 02:57 Musical performance continues 06:20 Welcome to Academy of Tone 290 featuring Vanessa Jung 07:17 First meeting at the Guitar Summit and early connections 09:01 Thomas Blug’s weekly recap: Gig in Karlsruhe 10:06 Working with drummer Jürgen Zöller (BAP) 10:56 The "Pick of Destiny" story and searching for it on stage 14:26 Surprise phone call from blues legend Walter Trout 18:25 Walter Trout’s history and being sober for 30 years 20:16 Discussing Aerosmith and the lifestyle of rock bands 23:22 Vanessa Jung’s career: Wearing many different hats 24:10 The reality of being a modern musician today 26:28 Survival skills and flexibility in the music industry 27:27 Introduction to the "Aero Chicks" (Aerosmith Tribute Band) 30:39 Learning Aerosmith’s repertoire on short notice 32:05 Video clip: Aero Chicks performing live 35:45 The challenge of remembering Aerosmith’s complex song structures 40:51 Vanessa’s education: Studying at Popakademie Mannheim 44:48 Experiences at the "Popkurs" in Hamburg 49:33 Vintage guitars and visiting the No. 1 Guitar Center 51:09 The business side of music: Dealing with royalties and GEMA 58:39 Lessons in business: Being relaxed about money 1:00:25 Vanessa’s teaching method and video feedbacks 1:02:24 The importance of using a mirror and filming yourself while playing 1:10:22 Discussion on transcription work and the "Blues Rock King" course 1:15:47 Technical advice: How to hold a guitar pick correctly 1:19:47 Wrist movement vs. arm movement in picking technique 1:27:34 Gary Moore’s influence and legato playing style 1:38:50 Vanessa’s gear journey: From Peavey to Line 6 to Orange 1:44:53 Modern rig: The new pedalboard and the Fractal FM3 1:50:48 Recording the debut album: The pros and cons of analog mixing 2:10:35 Building a guitar rig for different musical eras 2:25:31 The "Goat Vibrato" and developing your own signature style 2:34:22 The importance of being mentally present vs. over-preparing 2:38:26 Future plans: Album release in late summer next year