In this episode of Guitar Underground, I sit down with my longtime friend and former Berklee roommate, Pedro Arevalo, for a wide-ranging conversation about music, creativity, and the journey of becoming a professional musician.

We explore everything from early musical experiences and gigging to deeper topics like improvisation, global musical influences, and even the future of music in an AI-driven world. Pedro shares stories from the road, insights into his creative process, and what it really means to connect with music on a deeper level.

If you’re a guitarist—or any musician looking to grow—this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on what truly matters.

What you’ll learn:

• How professional musicians think about practice and growth

• Real-world gigging experiences and lessons

• The role of improvisation and musical intuition

• How global music influences shape creativity

• Thoughts on the future of music and AI

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PEDRO'S BOOKS:

Website - https://homesickpedro.com/

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ec01JJhrxsnEEBE31Mv9j

Zen Seraphine Sound Alchemy Sound Baths - https://zenseraphine.com/

La Bella Strings - https://www.labella.com/

NEIL'S BOOKS:

The Guitar Simplified - https://amzn.to/3Mz7Kup

The Lefty Guitarist's Survival Handbook - https://amzn.to/4tZHolY

STUFF NEIL USES:

Fender 57’ Reissue Stratocaster - https://amzn.to/4tL5MYl

Vega Trem VT1 Special Standard Tremolo Bridge for Strat-Style Guitars - https://amzn.to/4awaYYF

Michael Kelly Patriot Decree Electric Guitar - https://amzn.to/4aOdQyQ

Line 6 HX Stomp XL - https://amzn.to/3MEsIbc

HeadRush FRFR108 MKII - 2000W Guitar Amp - https://amzn.to/4tZpwYq

TC Electronic DITTO+ LOOPER - https://amzn.to/3MtnNtD

Tech 21 Richie Kotzen RK5 Signature Fly Rig v3 Multi-effects Pedal - https://amzn.to/4kMdZaA

Gravity Guitar Picks - https://amzn.to/4cFUG0D

ObsidianWire Custom '5-Way' Solderless Wiring Harness - https://amzn.to/46lKJSc

Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera - https://amzn.to/4rAmBD7

Shure MV7X XLR Dynamic Microphone - https://amzn.to/4aU6A5T

Behringer UMC202HD Audiophile USB Audio Interface - https://amzn.to/4crblFf

Behringer XENYX 802S Analog 8-Input Mixer - https://amzn.to/4ryJLtL