Saxophonist Michael Wilbur

01/30/25 • 37 min

Rodney is joined by Michael Wilbur, a saxophonist and founding member of the bands Moon Hooch and Thundersmack, to share his journey from aspiring astronomer to professional musician that's toured the world. We've also got a special treat from Michael at the end of the episode!
Follow Michael on all social media: @michaelwilbursax

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Transcript

Michael Wilbur 00:03

Whatever good you put into your instrument, it'll come back tenfold. If you want to be a professional, you have to put in that work, take it seriously. You have to be willing to fail over and over and be rejected, be turned down for gigs and get paid little to nothing and keep going. You just have to know that that's coming. If you want to be a professional musician, you have to have the grit.

Rodney 00:37

Hello, everyon