Eric Burgett Brings His Classical Training to Country Music

In this week s 615 Spotlight, we take a look at a singer who we found simply perfecting his art in one of the most prestigious clubs in Nashville: Eric Burgett, one of the most unique talents  you will find in Music City. His writing and performing definitely fit in with what is out there on the radio, but with his piano base, he definitely sets himself apart. Classically trained, Burgett tells Billboard that his background and study of music have definitely played a part in shaping his musical style. For one thing, there is the theory part of it, he says. I ve gotten more of a well-rounded sense of that, which ties in with my songwriting. I love coming up with the ideas of using some cool chord progressions to make it sound different. That has also helped me to develop my technique. Phil Vassar is one of my big inspirations, he said. Phil is a man of many words. I love his phrasing and his melodies. I think the first tune that I heard of his was Little Red Rodeo, and then Carlene. I
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