How I Played on "Thriller," "Bad," & Daft Punk's Biggest Hit! -Paul Jackson Jr.

Trevor Lawrence Jr.

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0:00 Booking Sessions via Mom's Phone chapter 1

2:38 Calling Mom for Session Bookings

5:43 Becoming a Session Musician chapter 2

7:47 Studio Musician Career and Ray Parker Jr

9:15 Relationships and Longevity in Music Sessions

10:47 Quincy Jones Studio Process and Thriller Creation chapter 2

12:20 Paul Jackson Jr. Quincy Jones Collaboration History

14:10 Quincy Jones Studio Creative Process

17:02 Quincy Jones' 10-Second Rule and Session Readiness chapter 1

18:53 Cold Session Preparation and Musical Feel

21:50 Guitar as Drummer and Amp Modeling Tech chapter 2

24:57 Modern Guitar Amp Modeling Technology

26:24 Quiet Stages and Digital Amp Consistency

28:04 Remote Recording and AI in Music chapter 2

29:43 Technology Evolution in Music Production

31:31 AI in Music and Life

33:51 Importance of Mentorship in Music Education chapter 2

36:17 Mentorship and Real-World Session Preparation

38:09 Critique of Music School Instructors

39:56 Favorite Recordings and Solo Career Journey chapter 1

42:32 Iconic Guitar Solos and Solo Career Launch

44:33 Solo Career and Legacy Educational App chapter 1

46:47 Music Education Platform and Firearms Training

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