We had the good fortune of connecting with Eric Stangeland and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Eric, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking
I think risks are very important. I take a risk/reward approach to deciding on when to take a risk.

Taking risks have played a huge part in my career. That’s really the backbone of being an artist. Just putting yourself out there is a big risk.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I am a guitarist and teacher and what I feel that sets me apart is I teach each student that walks through my doors differently. I gear the lessons to them, their personalities and their learning styles. I feel that’s the best way to teach and be successful.

As a guitarist, I try to move people with my music. Music is like oxygen to me and I don’t honestly know where I would be without it.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I would take them to see music. I would loan them a bike and bike around on the bike paths in town. Lake Tahoe is a great place to check out also.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Edward Van Halen. He’s the person that made me want to pick up the guitar and essentially start my journey on becoming a musician. I also admire how much he’s given back to schools, especially Mr Holland project and how many instruments he’s gifted over the decades.

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Image Credits
Pete Rezac

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