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John Bohlinger & Tim Aven Play Guitar and Talk About Being a Pro Musician in Nashville

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By John BohlingerAug 30, 2024
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John Bohlinger is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist best known for leading the band on NBC's Nashville Star, serving as music director for the CMT Awards and specials on PBS and GAC, and of course for his appearances in PG Rig Rundown, Review Demo, Axes & Artifacts, and What Bohlinger Plays videos.
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The LANCO lead guitarist sits down with John Bohlinger and covers his journey from software engineer to touring pro, surviving the deep waters of Nashville’s music scene, and how he uses social media and YouTube as a resume. Plus, he and John jam it out!


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