Justin Taylor: PRS Private Stock, Gigging at 13, and Why “Perfect” Music Feels Wrong

Episode 29 — Justin Taylor

What does it really take to build a music career — and keep it fun? In this episode, Maryland artist Justin Taylor talks PRS guitars, tone chasing, touring, songwriting in Nashville, and why “imperfect” recordings can feel more human (and hit harder).

In this episode, we cover:
• How Justin started gigging at 13 (and what that taught him)
• PRS guitars, Private Stock, and building an “A-rig”
• Why he loves blend tones (electric + piezo/acoustic support)
• Writing in Nashville: turning real conversation into songs
• “Work Tapes,” voice notes, and why authenticity is back
• Live show philosophy: winging it vs choreographed “production”

Guest links (Justin Taylor):
• Instagram: @JustinTaylorMD
• Website: JustinTaylorBand.com
• Music: Search “Justin Taylor — Hindsight” on Spotify/Apple Music

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Gear/mentions from this episode (high level):
• PRS guitars / Private Stock
• Piezo setup (electric + DI blend)
• Marshall cabs / live rig discussion

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