<p><em><strong>From the Battlefield to the Recording Studio: The Donnie Reis Story.</strong></em></p><p><br></p><p>What does a classical violin, a military uniform, and a Nashville s<em>ongwriting session have in common? They are all instruments in the symphony of Donnie Reis&#39;s life.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>In this raw and riveting episode of Talking Tipsee, host Dallas Jackson sits down with the War Hippies co-founder to trace his path from disciplined violinist to celebrated producer and composer.</em></p><p><br><em><strong>This is a masterclass in reinvention, exploring how to harmonize every part of your life—even the most dissonant experiences—into a career th</strong></em><strong>at resonates with truth.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><em>Themes We Explore:</em><br>⌁ <strong>The Art of the Pivot</strong>: Trading the classical canon for the storytelling heart of Country music.<br>⌁ <strong>Composing from Conflict</strong>: How combat in Iraq forged a deeper, more resonant songwriting voice.<br>⌁ <strong>Inside the Producer&#39;s Booth</strong>: The shift from performer to the architect of a record&#39;s sound.<br>⌁ <strong>Stories from the Road</strong>: Behind-the-mic moments from the Grand Ole Opry and touring with legends.<br>⌁ <strong>Building a Band</strong>: The genesis and mission of the War Hippies.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>If Donnie&#39;s journey resonates with you, what was your biggest takeaway?</strong><br>What part of your own story is waiting to be written?<br>🗨️ <em>Let us know in the comments.</em></p><p>—</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Talking Tipsy for more unfiltered conversations with creators <strong>@tipseemusic</strong></p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Talkin10 for 10% tipsee music gear for the podcast listeners</strong></em>:</p><p><a href="https://tipsee-music.myshopify.com/discount/Talkin10?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Ftipsee-music-gear" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://tipsee-music.myshopify.com/discount/Talkin10?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Ftipsee-music-gear</a> Connect with us on:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Instagram</strong>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tipseepod/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/tipseepod/?hl=en</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Facebook</strong>: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tipseemusic/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/tipseemusic/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Show some love for our sponsors:<br><strong>@waltripbrewing</strong><br><strong>@fourbranchesbourbon</strong></p><p><br></p><p><em><strong>Connect with Donnie Reis</strong></em>:<br><a href="https://donniereis.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://donniereis.com/</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/donniereismusic/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/donniereismusic/?hl=en</a><br><a href="https://warhippies.com/en-ca" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://warhippies.com/en-ca</a></p><p><br></p><p>-------------------------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters </strong>⏲️<br>00:00 Introduction to Talking Tipsee<br>00:46 Meet Donnie Reese<br>01:58 Donnie&#39;s Early Life and Education<br>03:46 Discovering the Violin<br>10:38 Transition to Country Music<br>10:54 Playing with the Charlie Daniels Band<br>19:21 First Live Performances<br>22:00 Memorable Venues and Performances<br>24:10 Playing at the Grand Ole Opry<br>25:00 Journey into Music Production<br>27:58 From TV Scores to Songwriting<br>33:45 Military Service and Its Influence<br>37:38 Reflecting on Military Experiences<br>46:27 Honoring Fallen Comrades<br>----------------------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hashtags </strong>✨<br>#WarHippies #DonnieReis #SoldierToSongwriter #MusicInterview #NashvilleMusic #VeteranMusician #SongwriterLife #MusicProduction #BehindTheMusic #GrandOleOpry #MilitaryArtist #MusicJourney #ClassicalViolin #CountryMusic #ArtistReinvention #MusicIndustry #Podcast #TalkinTipsee #TipseeMusic</p><p><br></p>