Raven Pfeiffer: On Tour w/ Girl Named Tom, Choosing the Right Gigs, Mastering Ableton, Living Healthy & Landing Endorsements

Hailing from Charlotte, NC, Raven Pfeiffer moved to Nashville in 2021 where she currently performs, co-writes, and tours with several artists across different genres, most notably with American folk sibling trio, Girl Named Tom. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Raven studied under renowned performer, composer, and producer, Rick Dior (James Taylor, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles), and earned a B.A. in Music with a concentration in percussion and a B.A. in German Translation. 

In this conversation, we discuss the importance of committing to gigs that push you to learn new skills, like mastering Ableton, and dive into an emotional discussion about physical health as Raven opens up about her intense health scare in 2017. From battling illness to thriving on stage, her story is a testament to resilience and dedication. We also explore her musical influences, from Jen Ledger of Skillet to jazz greats like Elvin Jones and Dave Weckl, and her experience in landing endorsements, including Doc Sweeney Drums and Paiste Cymbals. We hope you enjoy!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
2:13 Welcome, Raven! 
8:39 Forensic Anthropology, Early Years 
15:24 College Years and Musical Growth 
20:17 Drum Box (Sponsor) 
21:00 Studying German Translation 
26:42 Drum Supply (Sponsor) 
27:42 Choosing Nashville Over Academia 
42:49 Groove MPL (Sponsor) 
44:00 Musical Inspirations and Influences 
55:48 Raven's Favorite Crayon 
1:00:47 Endorsements and Networking 
1:08:29 Marketing & Social Media for Musicians 
1:13:59 Sonique Drums (Sponsor) 
1:14:38 Health Journey, Diet & Lifestyle Changes 
1:30:22 Music City Audiology (Sponsor)
1:32:40 Learning Songs Quickly 
1:38:34 Favorite Local Spots in Nashville 
1:42:07 Outro

Thank you to our Episode Sponsors:

Drum Box
https://drumbox.space

Drum Supply
https://www.drumsupply.com

Groove MPL
https://www.groovempl.com

Sonique Drums
https://soniquedrums.com

Music City Audiology
https://www.musiccityaudiology.com


Connect with Raven:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravenpfeiffer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raven.pfeiffer.7
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ravenpfeiffer
Website: https://www.ravenpfeiffer.com

Music Featured in this Episode:
"What A View" - Girl Named Tom
"Get A Little Lost" - Girl Named Tom

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Interview by: Dan Ainspan, Nathan Sletner
Recorded February 2025 in Nashville, TN

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 2:13 Welcome, Raven!
• 8:39 Forensic Anthropology, Early Years
• 15:24 College Years and Musical Growth
• 20:17 Drum Box (Sponsor)
• 21:00 Studying German Translation
• 26:42 Drum Supply (Sponsor)
• 27:42 Choosing Nashville Over Academia
• 42:49 Groove MPL (Sponsor)
• 44:00 Musical Inspirations and Influences
• 55:48 Raven's Favorite Crayon
• 1:00:47 Endorsements and Networking
• 1:08:29 Marketing & Social Media for Musicians
• 1:13:59 Sonique Drums (Sponsor)
• 1:14:38 Health Journey, Diet & Lifestyle Changes
• 1:30:22 Music City Audiology (Sponsor)
• 1:32:40 Learning Songs Quickly
• 1:38:34 Favorite Local Spots in Nashville
• 1:42:07 Outro