Discovering 615
Find Your Place Find Your People. The Stories Behind the People of Middle Tennessee
Join host Rob Thacker — also known as ThackAttack615 — a real estate professional with REAL Broker, as he explores the people who make the Greater Nashville and Middle Tennessee community such a vibrant place to live, work, and create.
On Discovering 615, Rob sits down with entrepreneurs, small business owners, musicians, actors, creators, and community leaders to hear the real stories behind what they do. From established businesses to rising stars, each episode dives into the journeys, challenges, wins, and lessons learned along the way.
Celebrate the W’s — the wins — and the L’s — the learning moments through engaging conversations filled with inspiration, humor, and real-life insight. Whether it's a local restaurant owner, filmmaker, musician, nonprofit leader, or entrepreneur, Discovering 615 shines a light on the people shaping Middle Tennessee.
Tune in and discover the stories behind the people who make the 615 special.
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Discovering 615
This Jazz Pianist Is 16… and You Need to Hear Him
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In this episode of Discovering 615, Rob Thacker sits down with Carter Wells, a 16-year-old jazz pianist and composer from Middle Tennessee whose talent is turning heads.
Carter shares his musical journey starting in classical piano, how composers like Bach shaped his foundation, and what led him to fall in love with jazz and improvisation.
The episode features live piano moments, including a fun challenge where Carter is given emotions like sad, happy, and angry — and immediately improvises music to match each feeling.
We also talk about:
- Transitioning from classical music to jazz
- Playing by ear vs. reading music
- Musical influences and inspiration
- If he could play with any musician (past or present), who he’d choose
- What the future holds for him as a young artist
🎹 This episode is part conversation, part performance — and a glimpse into a remarkable young musician at the beginning of his journey.