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Trevor: Can you tell us about how your passion for music began? Daisy: My dad was a huge music fan, and I admired the bands he introduced me to, especially the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Watching their performances made me want to pick up the guitar and play. I started scouring YouTube, studying how my favorite bands performed, and that's when my interest really began. Trevor: How did you get started playing guitar? Daisy: I picked up the guitar when I was 14 years old. My early music teachers tried to teach me to read music, but it didn't click. It wasn't until I found a teacher who taught me by ear that I really started to improve. That approach was game changing for me, and it opened the door to becoming the guitarist I am today. Trevor: What was your career journey like after Trevor? Daisy: My first band started during my senior year at Trevor. We played a few times at school and at assemblies after I graduated. From age 17 to 28, I focused on playing guitar and honing my craft. It wasn't easy. I went on grueling tours, sleeping on floors and in parking lots between gigs because we couldn't afford hotel rooms. I felt that I really tried my best to make music work, but ultimately decided to quit playing live at 28. After stepping away, I worked in stage management at the Bowery Ballroom & Music Hall of Williamsburg, which kept me connected to the music world. Then the universe pulled me back in. A bass player from a previous tour recommended me for Olivia Rodrigo's Sour Tour in 2022. I got the gig without an audition. That led to the GUTS World Tour, which wrapped in October 2024. I'll be on the road again with Olivia in March 2025! Trevor: What role did Trevor play in shaping your career and confidence? Daisy: Trevor was my safety net. I wasn't an A+ student, but my teachers were patient and accommodating. They understood my challenges and worked with me to ensure I stayed afloat. I loved the small class sizes and the supportive community. Trevor also gave me the space to explore music. I wasn't able to do extracurriculars because I was busy with the School of Rock program outside of school, but Trevor's flexible schedule made it possible for me to balance everything. I'll never forget performing a Radiohead song at Blues Night during the Trevor Talent Show. It was a defining moment that showed me I could get on stage and it didn't have to be terrifying. I participated in the band program at Trevor as well, but what I really wanted to do was play rock and roll. One of my fondest memories is spending hours playing music with Mr. Otto and my classmate Steele Kratt '12. Mr. Otto both hated and loved our sessions, but he gave us the space to let loose and channel our energy—loudly! Trevor: You've said, "The universe will put you back on track if you're not in the spot you're supposed to be in." Can you elaborate? Daisy: When I quit music, I truly thought I'd tried my best and it just wasn't going to work. But then, through luck, drive, and the relationships I'd built, I got the opportunity to tour with Olivia Rodrigo. It was a reminder that when you put 100% into something, it will come back to you in some way. Life has a way of bringing you where Alumni Profile Daisy Spencer '12 Musician Daisy in 2012 yearbook. From Rocking Out at Trevor to Touring the World Daisy Spencer, Class of 2012, has transformed her lifelong passion for music into a remarkable career. As a guitarist currently touring the world with pop star Olivia Rodrigo, Daisy has a story of perseverance, talent, and a bit of good fortune that will inspire Trevor students and alumni alike. We sat down with Daisy to hear about her journey, the significant role Trevor played in her life, and her advice for young creatives chasing big dreams. TREVOR DAY SCHOOL / 49 INSIDE TREVOR TREVOR TRANSLATES FEATURE AR TICLES ALUMNI