# ASHER WALL - TEXAS - SEASON 3

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Podcast: [Music of America Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/music-of-america-podcast-6383665)
Published: 2026-05-04T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://musicofamericapod.com/asher-wall-texas-season-3
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## Resource

Guitarist Asher Wall discusses the raw authenticity of early studio recordings and the experience of working as a session musician in the Texas music scene. He explores how inexperience in the studio can contribute to a unique, unpolished sound that resonates with audiences.

## Highlights
- Main idea: The value of raw, unpolished studio takes in creating an authentic musical identity
- Practical takeaway: Collaborative flexibility between songwriters and session players can lead to unexpected, superior song arrangements
- Failure mode: Relying too heavily on heavy production can sometimes strip a song of its original character and grit
- Main idea: The Texas music circuit provides a robust ecosystem for 'hired gun' musicians to balance original projects and session work
- Practical takeaway: Early musical training in classical instruments like piano provides a foundational advantage for transitioning to guitar

## Topics

Texas Music Scene, Session Musicians, Guitar Performance, Studio Production, Lubbock Music, Music Education, Western Swing, Songwriting

## Chapters
- 1:00 — The Hired Gun Life: Asher Wall discusses his role as a session player and his work within the Lubbock, Texas music scene.
- 4:20 — Learning on the Fly: The challenges of adapting to new musical styles and charts during live performances.
- 7:30 — Musical Foundations: A look at Asher's early training in piano and the influence of classical music on his development.
- 10:50 — The Influence of the Beatles: Discussing how classical influences like Bach and Beethoven shaped the landscape of popular music.
- 17:30 — Stepping into the Spotlight: Asher shares the experience of performing alongside Western swing legends.
- 20:40 — The Beauty of Rawness: Reflecting on how studio inexperience and unpolished takes create a sense of originality.
- 34:40 — Navigating the Texas Circuit: An overview of the touring landscape in Texas and upcoming performances in the region.

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