Stevie Aiello on Touring with 30 Seconds To Mars, Songwriting, & Imposter Syndrome

In this episode of Loyal to the Craft, host Mike Ciprari sits down with guitarist and producer Stevie Aiello. They dive into Stevie's legendary musical journey, from being inspired by seeing local bands perform as a kid to later joining 30 Seconds To Mars and working closely with Jared Leto.

Stevie shares stories and lessons from decades in the music industry, stressing the importance of preparation, visualization, collaboration, and maintaining your passion. He offers a rare glimpse into the realities of being a working musician at the highest levels, from endless touring to the pressures of songwriting sessions. Stevie underscores the need to keep your confidence up, surround yourself with supportive people, and never stop hustling.

🎵 In This Video: 🎵
0:00 - 2:40 - Intro/Loyal to the Craft mission
2:40 - 9:20 - Stevie's musical beginnings & early inspiration
9:20 - 15:00 - Joining 30 Seconds To Mars and touring grind
15:00 - 22:40 - Preparing mentally for shows & visualizing success
22:40 - 31:20 - Entering the songwriting world & learning to collaborate
31:20 - 37:00 - Maintaining passion over decades in music
37:00 - 42:20 - Stevie and Mike's shared musical histories
42:20 - 49:00 - The importance of hustle and persistence
49:00 - 55:00 - Stevie's artistic goals and keys to staying confident
55:00 - 1:03:00 - Advice on staying loyal to your craft

📲 Stay Connected:
Stevie Aiello on X:   / stevieaiello  
Stevie Aiello on Instagram:   / stevieaiello  

30 Seconds to Mars on X:   / 30secondstomars  
30 Seconds to Mars on YouTube: ‪@thirtysecondstomars‬
30 Seconds to Mars on Instagram:   / 30secondstomars  

💬 Let's Discuss: What was your favorite part of the interview? Do you have any questions for Stevie Aiello for our next session? Let us know in the comments!

Credits:
Interviewer: Mike Ciprari - SJC Drums
Producers: ‪@triworkstudios‬

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