Eli Beaird- Bassist (Willie Nelson, James Bay, Shawn Mendez)

Today's guest is Eli Beaird!

Eli is a first call session bass player and runs Beaird Music Group, one of Nashville’s most in demand demo studios. Eli is an ACM Bass Player of the Year Nominee and his bass laying can be heard on records for artists ranging from Shania Twain and Willie Nelson to James Bay and Shawn Mendez.

Eli’s perspective as a bass player, band leader and studio owner offers an amazing insight into the various pathways musicians can take towards the coveted chair of their instrument. In this episode we explore Eli’s career path, creative process, the value of pre-production, the band leaders role on sessions, and so much more! Here we go!