Our guest this week is Rick Beato: YouTuber, multi-instrumentalist, author, music producer, and educator. His early career included roles as a session musician, songwriter, and producer, working with artists such as Needtobreathe, Parmalee, and Shinedown. Armed with music degrees in classical bass and jazz guitar, he has lectured at institutions like Berklee College of Music and the University of Alabama, combining academic insight with real-world experience. In 2015, Beato launched his YouTube channel, Everything Music, and now with over 5 million subscribers features in-depth music analysis, theory lessons, production tutorials, and interviews. His “What Makes This Song Great?” series is a viral favorite.
