Yamaha Guitar Group launched their ‘Find your breakthrough’ platform with the exclusive release of Laura Jane Grace’s powerful breakthrough story — a short film featuring Grace speaking openly and honestly about defining moments that influenced her music career.
Following the recent release of her latest album ‘Hole in my Head’ and the announcement of a U.S. tour starting next month, Grace, a major figure in today’s rock scene, shares poignant and pivotal moments that inspired her musical direction as well as the huge importance she places on the acoustic guitar, explaining why it is the only one item that she would save in a fire.
The solo artist and front person of the iconic Punk band, Against Me!, was approached by Yamaha Guitars to officially launch the website that currently contains dozens of breakthrough moments from musicians including Yvette Young, Nathan East, and Steady Holiday. The library of untapped content has been created to provide a place of inspiration for new guitar players, as well as lapsed musicians who are needing extra inspiration to pick up a guitar once again.
“All guitar players and musicians have experienced breakthrough moments in their musical journey.” explains Simon Jones, Vice President of Marketing from Yamaha Guitar Group. “It could be a personal moment, a musician or a song that has inspired someone to pick up a guitar, or to write their first song. It could be an unforgettable recording session at a studio, or a tour that took them to the next level. As a company dedicated to helping players find and make their own breakthroughs, we wanted to curate a collection of inspirational content that will reach and motivate as many musicians as possible. We are thrilled that Laura Jane Grace has expressed such a powerful breakthrough story that we can now share with the world.”
“Breakthrough moments are what being a musician is all about, you never stop chasing them,” said Laura Jane Grace. “It serves you to pay it forward and share with others what led you to them. I was honored to be asked to share the defining moments in my life that guided me to the music and artists that made me the musician I am today. If sharing my story inspires someone to pick up the guitar and play then I can think of no greater success! I’m honored to share the defining moments in my life and the artists and songs that led me to them.”
To watch the full film and many more inspiring stories visit https://yamahaguitardevelopment.com/yamaha-guitar-breakthroughs/.
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