Full Name: Higher Learning
Thanks for your time. So tell us in what part of the First Coast do you reside now and how long have you lived there?
We were born and raised here in Duval so that’s over 40 years.
When did you know you had an interest in music?
Early on growing up and child having it on all the time in some type of capacity around me. Whether it was gospel on Sundays and or jazz and funk on Fridays, rap and hiphop videos all week. It was almost inevitable
Did you start with any specific instrument and migrate to other instruments?
No specific instrument knowledge actually obtained by any of us. Steph made beats early on when we first started rhyming but that’s it.
Are you currently in a band (or bands)?
Just us HL (higher learning)
Who is your favorite musician or what musician influenced you the most?
Mobb Deep, Outkast
Are there any specific memories or highlights of your career that you would like to tell us about?
Our mixtape release show at 1904 and Black Thought Sundays with Joy Dennis back in 2010
What area bands or musicians are at the top of your list to go out to hear?
Katz downstairs, Be Easy, Love Culture
Do you have a favorite venue that you enjoy playing locally?
Shantytown
Do you have any gigs coming up to tell our readers about?
Porch Fest 2026!!!
What is the best way for musicians to network?
Local events and showcases
Are there any local venue owners/managers that you would like to rave about?
Ian owner of Shantytown for his dedication and true lov for the culture and the lov he’s showed over the years very underrated spot for entertainment and live music.
If you had a question you would like to ask another musician what would it be?
Their writing process from the inspiration to how do they curate the flow and the words to say.
Personal hobbies or interests? Family?
Just got into collecting records and trading them, watch movies….big on family that’s the most important thing to us right now.
What’s the best thing for you about living on the First Coast?
The weather and knowing 10 different ways to get to anywhere lol
Where and how can folks learn more about you and/or your band? Links to your website?
higher.learning904/ instagram
Is there anything else that you want to tell everyone reading this?
Welcome if this’ your introduction and stay tuned for new sounds and content from the group. To our day ones and fans that know is we feel the lov and appreciate every gesture done in our favor. The best is yet to come
Where can we find your music?
Our music can be found on all DSP ls and wherever you get your music from.
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Glenn is the founder and publisher of First Coast Life. He is also a wonderful storyteller. Born on the 4th of July, he spends his spare time taking his camera and exploring everything beautiful this region offers with his rescue dog Callie by his side. He loves meeting new people and capturing the many beautiful moments and amazing local stories that showcase the true spirit of the area.
