A Nashville Musicians Story - How I Got To Join LANCO

[@RedMercuryBluesBand]

As an old geezer I can say with great certainty that your parents and Grandpa are proud of you. I'm not referencing your success as guitar player necessarily but on your honesty, humility, confidence and self assurance. its obvious someone raised ya right !

[@jonoskowski5545]

Thank you for making these videos. I had a dream to do what you are accomplishing however I never “swung the bat”, and chickened out. You rock for who you are man. I wish you all of the best.

[@RichlandCommunity]

God is always preparing us today for what’s coming tomorrow. The story is inspirational, and translates in to every area of our life.

[@Travismeadowsmusic]

Great story man. This is 1000% exactly how the magic happens. You make yourself available. You say yes. “Luck favors the prepared.”

[@TimAvenMusic]

I believe that, thanks for sticking around and watching!

[@lynnglidewell7367]

Excellent presentation Tim. You are a natural in front of a Camara. Difficult to believe that you really aren't extroverted by nature you seem to communicate with people so easily. They're able to connect to you effortlessly. I completely enjoyed your bio here. I'm going on 72 and back in my twenties made the rounds up and down Broadway. I started playing in bands in 8th grade for school dances and parties near Detroit. I hit Nashville at about 21 or 22. Glad to have had the experience but my path lay elsewhere. Today I play with a group of accomplished senior musicians and we have a blast. We play Rock,Country,Blues,Jazz,Pop. We're all retired so we have lots of time doing what we really love doing. Playing dances and parties again! I watch just about all that you put out. Great content. I'm open to whatever you want to share on here. I hope continued success keeps coming your way. Peace.

[@TimAvenMusic]

I used to be more introverted than I am today. It's great to hear you have found a group today that you love playing with. That's what it's all about!

[@brianmiller3287]

Hi Tim. My advice: keep doing what you've been doing, exactly the way you've been doing it!!! You're knocking it out of the park!!!

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you!! I will keep it up!

[@jamescarbajal878]

Tim you make us feel like good friends of yours. Thanks for taking us on your journey of success

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@AndyCooper761]

Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy. Great player too! Thanks for sharing.

[@seanspring1360]

Hi Tim. Cool story. Weird but it seems that in life if one is clear where they want to end up...the path somehow reveals itself and unfolds. Once clear on where you are going, simply do what comes next (with eyes & EARS open). Peace from Toronto. PS. I don't typically communicate with KZbinrs, but being in the latter part of my musical 'arc', it's fun to watch someone young and eager on the scene, developing as a player/performer. One of the new Nashville Cats. 💙

[@keek1337]

I love the look of that acoustic so much

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you!

[@charlesmanthy9697]

I knew nothing about Nashville or the scene there until I watched your channel. Good stuff to know. It's kinda nice living vicariously thru your channel, thanks!

[@MrBlueskyguy]

Classic story of paying your dues and doing your homework. Awesome job Tim.

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you!

[@GTAYLOR1972]

I know so many stories of musicians who have been grinding it for years and still have not truly made it. Nashville can break you if let it. I also know people who are now wildly successful, I think the quality and quantity of the effort is what propels people forward.

[@burlingtonbill4687]

It's fun to see how you entered the music business basically as a kid! I started playing acoustic at about 14 and when I was 19 and working at a factory I got drafted into the army. This was 1970. This changed my life. Now at 74 and retired I hit open Mics a lot and have a small KZbin site where I cover songs and some originals. A sailing site uses one of my songs (sailing into freedom episode 265). I also jam with several groups where we winter in Arizona. Keep up the good work Tim. It is fun to watch your career blossom. Burlington Bill busking on the road and here on KZbin.

[@jbeletti]

Tim - I'm not a musician but I appreciate the art. Been following your channel for a while and think you're a great story teller. I feel that your insight is real helpful for those wanting to get into the business for a living. Keep up the great work.

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thanks for following along and dropping a comment! I appreciate that!

[@shanelarsen5186]

Tim, love the content. Proves that you have what it takes to get "there". Bet your folks are super proud of you, you should be as well. Continued success.

[@reymondpascual6770]

Aside from the the hard work you put into your craft, your personal story shows how important it is to be open to any opportunity, even when you feel you might not be ready. I'm sure this resonates with many individuals that are also starting out in their respective fields/jobs. Continue to enjoy the ride!

[@ricksmith9914]

You definitely made the right choice about looking back, having never tried. I'm currently 49. Now I know me. I was too timid back then, and the way I say it is, I wasn't willing to live in my car. I wouldn't have made it, not because I couldn't play but that I didn't have that fire. A minor regret, but I'm very happy you're doing it. You seem like a great guy. Keep up the good work.

[@tedlivermore6955]

What did you end up doing? Just wondering,thanks.

[@ricksmith9914]

@tedlivermore6955 Quite a few things. Retail, Truck driver, School Custodian. Then I got hurt and can't work anymore. But I never quit playing. Bars, coffee houses, restaurants, benefit concerts, nursing homes Yada Yada Yada... No I play at home.

[@tedlivermore6955]

@@ricksmith9914 Yeah,that's kinda tough eh,good you still play though. I guess i,m kinda lucky I still work and I,m 60 now.Play with some of the seniors where I live and a buddy of mine once in a while,it,s a good time,makes me feel bad for people that never picked up an instrument. Good luck to you,Cheers🍻

[@AndrewMarshallOfficial]

Bro this story is so encouraging! As a three year vet in Nash it always feels like you’re not doing enough, maybe you’re too shy to meet new people, and the list goes on. Your story is such a great reminder to keep chugging along and to just keep becoming a better version of yourself. Also so wild hearing some mutual names in your stories! Hope to run into you at some point in town 🔥

[@TimAvenMusic]

Hey man, thanks for dropping a comment and watching! I agree with everything you said, if it was easy, everyone would do it!

[@PaulIsbell]

Tim these videos are super valuable.

[@luizvelazquez1113]

Just want to comment that this is definitely the longest video that I have watched from start to finish.. I truly believe that your vibe and how genuine you are is what is making you successful. It’s not always just about how talented your are! Stay humble and don’t ever change! Wishing you best of luck and continued success.

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you stuck with it and enjoyed it. Thank you!

[@benthomas8290]

Hi Tim, I just discovered your channel (and now lanco) and, I must say, you're so incredibly likeable and watchable and have such a great vibe - a real credit to your folks and you! I genuinely look forward to following your journey!

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thanks so much Ben for a really nice comment, I'm glad you're on board! More to come!

[@jackbradley2839]

As a really old Nashvillian, I have loved your videos showing a side of Nashville I have always wondered about. Thanks for showing us a little of your world.

[@jakeweber5578]

This is a great story. Its a feelgood movie opportunity.

[@curtisb.8354]

Great story, Tim. Very inspiring 🤘🏻 I've had the opportunity to be in some of those situations, but not the Lanco level yet. Thank you so much for letting us live vicariously through your musical journey 🙏🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏💥

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@garyde6258]

Great great contact Tim - very interesting very informative - and Honest. Thank you

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you!

[@toddnash1322]

That was definitely one of the best videos I’ve watched so far. Such a positive inspiring story. Thank you for sharing with everyone.

[@Bill-6033]

Tim, great video. You have spoken before about your journey in Nashville, but this gave much more insight. You have stuck with this and done great. Keep it up.

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you for watching!

[@garyde6258]

Facing ur fears in life in general is always the name of the game. Power to U dude.

[@TimAvenMusic]

Yes it is! It’s hard but got to do it!

[@KarenTokarz]

Super interesting! Thanks for sharing your story!

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you!

[@philborland2003]

Great job telling your story. I bet your family is so proud of you for taking a chance and getting your dream to come true. You should interview your pop on one of your posts. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@TimAvenMusic]

My dad actually had this idea a while back and I think it is an awesome one! I am going to do it over the holidays!

[@thomasfaitel2705]

Great video, Tim! Love your stories and the way you tell them. So interesting . The "behind the scenes" videos are my favorites! Thank you and Good Luck going forward! From Thomas in Boston, MA.

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thanks for following along and commenting, glad you enjoyed it!

[@leighsayers2628]

Great story Tim ..well deserved with your great attitude ... From Australia.

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@benallmark9671]

The content is second to none bro, second to none.

[@christopherlyons9367]

Thanks for sharing your story. I really enjoyed it.

[@TrippVogel]

Easy video to watch…the TRUTH. Your humbleness is such an asset. Easy going dude who knows the reality. Super respect to you….enjoyed the story!

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you!

[@rareheir]

Love that you are humble and having the time of your life. Hard work pays off. Enjoy

[@azhockeynut8297]

Tim, I really enjoy story hour. It will surely help some of the younger generation someday. I am way too old to ever do something like this but I do learn how to teach the younger generation in my field. Thanks for allowing people a little peak into your world a world I can bet you that many would love to hear about.

[@TimAvenMusic]

I do hope this helps some people out there get some more insight through my experience. Thank you!

[@MikeB-1965]

Another really interesting look into your life and career. Thanks for sharing!

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you!!

[@johnsauer9067]

Tim, this was an amazing video and story. And you are a terrific storyteller. I'm not someone who will be trying my luck in Nashville (I'm way past that age-wise, among other things). But I love hearing about it from someone who has been through it and is now going through the next level. Thank you for sharing. Something I'd love to hear more about - learning songs. You talk about having to learn 50 songs for the gigs in Virginia in 3 days of cramming. Notes and charts written out to help you learn the songs. But, did you have those charts on an iPhone or iPad on stage to help you play them, or somehow did you memorize all that stuff in 3 days? That seems like a Herculean task. Maybe sometime you could do a video on the process of learning songs for a gig. Cheers.

[@tedlivermore6955]

Yeah takes me more then 3 days to learn one 😂

[@buckinjb]

Great story/vid of your path and struggles to where you are now. Good luck and keep documenting your experiences. Thanks much.

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you, I will keep them coming!

[@stevolene]

What a great video, started watching awhile back, was part of that scene in the 90’s , I sure wish you continued success!!

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thanks for watching and dropping a comment!!

[@benallmark9671]

Man I had goosebumps for ya watching that clip of the end of your first gig. So cool man , so cool. I love that you’ve decided ( good decision IMO ) to take us along on this amazing journey of yours. Thank you for that.

[@markolson3046]

Tim, keep the vids coming, love your story. Your an inspiration for all to never give up.

[@bks252]

Great video Tim. It’s very interesting to someone like me who went to Nashville in a band and never caught any traction or really went anywhere. This was early 80’s. This reminds me of what getting gigs as a band is like now. We don’t have a manager or booking agent so I end up doing everything since I’m retired from the Army and have the most time available. I spend lots of time on instagram and Facebook contacting owners. I guess I need to step it up on TikTok. It’s a frustrating situation. I’m glad you stuck with it and am making it now. I love to see success stories! Thanks for taking your time to make these videos!

[@TimothyStanley-47]

Great story, you deserve the opportunity you have gotten! Keep rockin it brother!

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@moebloggs7219]

Your videos have been very informative and entertaining! And getting better!! Thanks man.

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you! Always trying to make them better!

[@Auldhelm]

I think your success is due to your hard work and also your personality - which seems to be an honest, humble and kind demeanor

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@ericmmiller]

Great content! Gigging for years has been an adventure. But actual on-the-job experience has taught me to roll with the changes, and lighter is better (e.g., lighter guitar, strings, rig, etc.).

[@goldenkangaroo4969]

Thanks! You never disappoint Tim, very good content👍👍 Very first time i seen yah doin a live stream on you tube i said PLAY ME SOME SKYNYRD 🤣🤣 and you did a little Sweet Home Alabama 😂😂👍 Stay well my friend

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you so much Golden! I appreciate your support!!

[@eddiekendrick1924]

Great video Tim! You faced your fears and you succeeded.😊 So cool that you’re part of the LANCO family. I’m sure they’re equally happy to have you…

[@lukestamenkovichmusic]

Hey Tim, Loved hearing you story!! Im currently about to move from Australia to the USA to chase similar goals and I'm definitely feeling terrified haha but as you said every time you had that feeling it pushed your career to the next level! so I'm terrified but excited, I hope to catch you out in Nashville sometime soon! Keep up the awesome content 🤘

[@benallmark9671]

Great to see ya Tim. You look health and happy my man ! Rock on !

[@saraha7944]

Each and every video is bringing such great insights Tim! I always look forward to your videos when I see them go live. Keep it up ☺

[@livingadreamlife1428]

God is using you and has a plan for you Tim. Keep on Rockin’.

[@richschuster1097]

Such an interesting story Tim; quite a journey you’re on. Don’t stop!

[@brocktpate]

Thanks for always keeping it real, man. Your success is hard earned and well-deserved:) looking forward to the video on auditions in Nashville!

[@ThisIsJoeRice]

loved the story time and learning about your journey! very inspirational!

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thanks Joe!

[@Thefergydude]

You are an excellent story teller!

[@kcearnshaw4897]

Tim,I loved your story and got a tell you last week I bought a mohogony Martin like yours to play slack key.Just starting slack but love it. Aloha, KC

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you! Hope you're loving that martin, I love mine!

[@chadhosegood]

Tim, I am so proud of you and your story. Plus I am so excited to get our lessons going. Keep grinding and cant wait to hear your new music and help make it go platinum! Im inspired and look forward to record my original songs it’s my new skills soon!

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thanks Chad! Looking forward to the lesson as well!

[@evan.snider]

Love this brother

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you!

[@Timtime67]

Great hang Tim.

[@johnnymystery8593]

Awesome story. Cool to hear how it all happened 😎

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you!

[@Pedalsteelguitarlife]

Awesome enjoy your videos keep up the great work.

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you for watching!

[@meljohnson5579]

Thanks for sharing young man. Keep it going 😊

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thanks for watching!

[@ulix4]

Tim, great and inspirational stories. You are a great story teller

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you!

[@ryanthepianoman27]

Very cool man very happy to hear about this

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you!

[@TPBB4445]

very interesting. thanks for sharing it.

[@Me20241]

Best video so far....you amaze me and I love your journey so far. Keep up the good work!

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@Billdemtp]

Great video, thanks for sharing

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you!

[@chuckeichmeyer940]

Another great video thanks for sharing your journey. You mentioned being from St Louis, I live in a small town about 50 miles west called Washington.

[@fredintoronto]

Loved the story of your journey, thanks. For context, I'm in my late 60s and retired from healthcare IT project management work which is about as far from music and entertainment as one can get. 🙂

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thanks for tuning in and dropping a comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the story!

[@paulp7083]

Your a great kid love your spirit and wish you alot of success .

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@mm1f9]

Good story Tim, I really enjoy your content and find myself jonesing for the next one! Thanks

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you! And welcome to the members club!!

[@BillChristen3]

Great video. Really enjoy your content!

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you!

[@kimhebert9905]

“If you don’t swing the bat,you won’t hit it”👍🎶

[@khimbittle7705]

Fantastic story.

[@TimAvenMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jessbrannon7243]

Damn I love this!!

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you!!

[@stashburner]

Enjoyed

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you!

[@joshautrydrums]

It feels illegal to be here this early

[@bigpapi2658]

Most of the guys I know that play music full time had early major financial support from a spouse, parent etc… they’re the ones able to go on tour and be able to do day and night work. The guys that are working 9 to 5 barely make enough to pay bills. They have zero money for gear. I’ve seen moderate guys with heavy financial support be successful and amazing musicians that had to work eight hours a day to survive, fizzle out, because working to keep a roof over their head caused them to miss out on opportunities. Gigs are not steady money buy if someone has financial support they can be ok and be fairly successful.

[@patto46]

You’re the man

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you!!

[@louispick2668]

Hey Tim. I asked you a few times if you’ve ever run into Guthrie Trapp and if so, what were your thoughts about him? But in your photo of the 5 guitars players it looks like he was one of the 5 guitar players. That is him right?

[@TimAvenMusic]

Guthrie was one of the mentors at the school. I know him well, he’s a great player and I’ve learned a lot from him!

[@travelswithdavid195]

You are a great storyteller and not a bad guitar player at all. Lol.

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you!

[@VinRehsEntertainment0429]

Here are some topics, in ear monitors, rhythm scales, time practicing , why country, getting it together... in short what did you do to get where you are at.

[@guitardude1981]

Scott Tweten and Corey Farley play down on Broadway.

[@deadpatriot8047]

GT is the best player in Nashville imo

[@tedlivermore6955]

He,s great for sure,I like jack Pearson a lot too.

[@Auldhelm]

I think there is a song in there - About your experiences!

[@TimAvenMusic]

Maybe I need to write it!

[@RyanPullam]

Do you ever come back to STL? I live here!!

[@benallmark9671]

The Lou ! Go Cards ! , Go Blues !

[@jmwise80]

At first I was like, “Holy shit! I can’t believe they hired you off Tiktok!” But the more you think about it the more sense it makes. This is usually an audition type job. The hiring band might not know anything about you except for what they learned at the audition. You documenting yourself on TikTok streamlined the “get to know you” part. They already kinda knew you. They got a behind the scenes look at a possible band mate. If that makes sense.

[@TimAvenMusic]

It is crazy to say, but I do agree with what you said, it's more than just seeing a random person and calling them.

[@damionandy]

Dude, I didn't know you had a software background.

[@TimAvenMusic]

Yeah man! Native iOS and Android

[@johnnyhulgan3891]

Record one of your lessons.

[@TimAvenMusic]

I have thought about doing this video idea for a little while! Just need to figure out how to record it.

[@drumwish2010]

playing off your words way to swing that bat buddy!

[@TimAvenMusic]

Thank you!!

[@benallmark9671]

I bet you’re a better singer then you think Tim. May I suggested that you at least put in an effort and try and if it doesn’t work out , oh well. At least you’ll know where you stand in that department.