OFF THE CHARTS: Authentic Stories of Indie Musicians - Interview with Twins Chad & Trevor
I had an opportunity to interview two unique students of mine this year, Chad and Trevor Pentecost. As twins in the military and architects, their dynamic partnership in music-making reflects a seamless collaboration born from shared experiences and a deep familial bond. Their journey, marked by tragedy, resilience, and the guidance of their eccentric father, underscores the power of authenticity, creativity, and the enduring joy of making music together.
First question. Which one or of you has Android instead of iPhone? The green text string is hurting my eyes.
Chad: I do, it's the refurbished Walmart special. Haha!
Okay, one twin on iPhone, another on Android. Cool dynamic. Mac and PC too? Who is the artsy one and who’s the techie? And do twins have a collaborative edge over the rest of us in the art of music making?
Chad: Great questions. We both use both Mac and PC. Architecture and U.S. Army stuff are best on PC. Music and personal hobbies are better on Mac!
I would say Trevor is much more musically gifted. He’s classically trained on flute, French horn, drums to some degree, songwriting, etc. He also has a huge edge in music technology. My strengths are more limited to classical math and sciences. I think twins collaborating with similar core values and high trust is huge. It's easy to express what we want or what’s missing because we just "get" each other right away. We are both super encouraging of each other and don't really compete against each other unless it's something simple like Army PT scores.
I had to google what Army PT scores are. Ah, physical fitness scoring. Since you mention it, who is ahead right now?
Chad: Yeah specifically the Army Combat Fitness Test. Trevor has me beat right now which is cool, because I was the reigning champ for a couple of years and now it's his time to shine. I will get it back though!
This whole creative partnership is something I'm a bit jealous of. You guys have this whole other level of collaboration…