Austin Andrews is 22 years old and has already owned three successful businesses. His age and experience allow him a unique perspective about the driving factors in quickly building client relationships. And while his business acumen is a valuable resource for young entrepreneurs, Austin is also a knowledgeable outdoorsman—equally at home on the water and in the woods.
Music, too, is a big part of Austin’s life. When he was twelve years old, he became close friends with and was given a year of guitar lessons by Jody Payne–the legendary player who had just retired after thirty-six years on the road with Willie Nelson. Austin plays an acoustic, six-string, maple and mahogany Seagull guitar. As musical influences, he cites Jimmy Yeary, Jason Isbell, Shakey Graves…and of course, Jody Payne.
In this special lesson, Jimmy Yeary is joined by Austin Andrews for a conversation about persistence, practice, and the joy of making music. They talk openly about the challenges every beginner faces—sore fingers, slow progress, and frustration—and how repetition eventually leads to breakthrough moments. You’ll also see a live example of fingerpicking and how playing with others makes guitar both fun and rewarding.
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Austin Andrews teaches how to make jerky the easy way! Grab your favorite cut of meat, marinade, a pan, and preheat the oven—you’re in for a tasty snack.