The Untold Story of Sierra Hulls Mandolin Magic

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Sierra Hull, a mandolin virtuoso, shares her incredible journey from performing at the Grand Ole Opry at age 10, to getting a record deal at 13, and playing the White House by 20. In this special episode, Sierra delves into her early musical influences, learning from mentors like Alison Krauss and Béla Fleck, and her experiences transitioning from a prodigy to a seasoned artist. She also discusses her creative process, songwriting, and the freedom and challenges of releasing music as an independent artist. Tune in for a deep dive into Sierra's path of redefining her relationship with craft, creativity, and ambition.

00:00 Introduction and Early Beginnings
00:56 Musical Influences and Early Mentors
04:17 First Performances and Breakthroughs
09:07 Meeting Alison Krauss and Early Collaborations
13:34 Transition to Adulthood and Continued Growth
18:51 Challenges and New Directions
35:13 Discovering a New Producer
36:01 A Chance Encounter with Béla
37:00 Collaborative Sessions Begin
39:22 Transforming the Record
41:09 Lessons from Béla
43:05 Practice and Growth
45:38 Songwriting Demonstration
59:57 Arranging for the Band
01:02:56 Balancing Career and Life
01:05:47 Independent Release Journey
01:10:48 Future Aspirations
01:13:00 Musical Performance

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📍 Filmed live at Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville, Tennessee.
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🎥 Filmed at Carter Vintage Guitars
Host: Spencer Handley
Guest: Sierra Hull
Executive Producers: Spencer Handley, Ben Montague
Camera/Sound: Richard Handley
Editors: Carl Reeverts, Clayton Hopkins