Chasing Frets

Jeff Daniels on Songcraft Jan 08, 2021

“You’re not writing until you’re rewriting.”

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Jeff Daniels’ 6-string Secrets of the Screen Jan 06, 2021

Is that really an F#m7, or are they just faking it?

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Jeff Daniels: "I Steal Left and Right From People" Jan 04, 2021

Actor and talented acoustic picker Jeff Daniels talks about his influences: Arlo Gurthie, Steve Goodman, Doc Watson, Son House, and more.

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Mentorship and Apprenticeship Jan 01, 2021

Regardless of style, It’s a long, winding road to guitar mastery. Julian Lage describes his journey and who has helped him along the way.

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Fate or Hard Work … and Maybe a Little Luck? Dec 30, 2020

How virtuoso Julian Lage went from transcribing jazz maestro Jim Hall’s solos as a youth to playing alongside the late legend in adulthood.

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The 12 Commandments of Julian Lage Dec 28, 2020

The jazz phenom elaborates on his most prized playing epiphanies.

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Guitar, Meet Orchestra Dec 25, 2020

Lyle Workman employs orchestra in many of his film and TV scores. Hear him discuss how he writes for a really big band, while bringing an orchestral sensibility to his own guitar work.

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Some of My Best Friends Are Drummers Dec 23, 2020

Lyle Workman talks about his prog-inspired love of odd meter, and working the Vinnie Colaiuta, Matt Chamberlain, Abe Laboriel Jr., and Toss Panos on his new album, Uncommon Measures.

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Frets and Film Dec 21, 2020

What does it take to be a successful film and TV composer? Lyle Workman breaks down the process and talks about his new guitar album featuring the Abbey Road Orchestra.

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Sturgill Simpson's Secret Weapon Dec 18, 2020

Mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull explains what she’s learned from Bela Fleck, Sturgill Simpson, Allison Krause, and others.

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Bluegrass at Berklee Dec 16, 2020

As a touring prodigy who’d played the Grand Ole Opry, Sierra Hull accepted a once-in-a-lifetime offer. What happened next?

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Don't Be Scared of Small Frets Dec 14, 2020

Mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull offers essential mando tips for guitarists and shares the story of her early years.

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Jim Campilongo Is a Guitar Student for Life Dec 11, 2020

The country-jazz virtuoso is constantly absorbing new influences and exploring new techniques, even after 50 years of playing.

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Where Charlie Parker Meets Buck Owens Dec 09, 2020

Jim Campilongo’s playing is informed by both styles, yet also shatters their conventions.

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Fear and Loathing on the Album Trail Dec 07, 2020

Country-jazz master Jim Campilongo talks about the 3D-chess level challenges—and resulting clarity—of recording the sparse-but-dynamic Two Guitars, with Luca Benedetti.

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The Beauty of Bossa Nova Dec 04, 2020

Guitar in hand, John Pizzarelli unlocks the secrets of the distinctive fingerstyle rhythms of Brazil’s coolest import.

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Who Do James Taylor and Paul McCartney Call When They Want Jazz? Dec 02, 2020

When it comes to swinging standards, few guitarists can match 7-string virtuoso John Pizzarelli.

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7-String Guitars Aren't Just for Djent Nov 30, 2020

John Pizzarelli describes how his dad, Bucky Pizzarelli, showed him the way to 7-string bliss.

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Don't Just Play the Blues Scale Nov 27, 2020

Hear how Ariel Posen communicates a 12-bar blues harmony through smart note choices.

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All the Nuances—Except the Technical Ones Nov 25, 2020

Ariel Posen highlights the subtleties of phrasing, dynamics, and timing—the details that truly define your style.

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Another Side of Slide With Ariel Posen Nov 23, 2020

Ariel Posen dissects his unique approach to slide, which omits some things you’d expect and adds things you probably don’t expect.

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Mary Halvorson Explores Time and Space Nov 20, 2020

he’s adept at bold, free-form improvisations and playing over standards. How does Halvorson balance these seemingly contradictory approaches?

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How Do You Learn to Play Like Yourself? Nov 18, 2020

For Mary Halvorson, it’s all about embracing the “mistakes” and connecting with the sound inside your head.

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How Free is Free? Nov 16, 2020

Mary Halvorson recounts how she arrived at her own mix of structure and spontaneity. And yes—free playing is something you can practice.

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Your Favorite Player Should Be You Nov 13, 2020

Berklee's Dr. Kim Perlak poses the question "Are you comfortable with who you are on the guitar?"

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The Parameters of Sound Nov 11, 2020

Dr. Kim Perlak outlines the tools every guitarist needs to develop their tone and it has nothing to do with gear.

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Are You Ready for Music School? Nov 09, 2020

Berklee’s Dr. Kim Perlak tells you how to become a better student of guitar, and why fundamentals are forever.

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Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves Nov 06, 2020

Why Larkin Poe took control of their sound and recorded their latest album in isolation—twice.

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What Makes a Good Cover? Nov 04, 2020

Larkin Poe describe how (and why) they cover cherished songs from their childhood.

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Bluegrass As Boot Camp Nov 02, 2020

Deep in the trad trenches, Larkin Poe forged a family band while learning to fail without fear.

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Turn off Your Metronome! Oct 30, 2020

Molly Miller unloads a truckload of tips for playing more melodically.

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Molly Miller plays Tom Waits Like You’ve Never Heard Before Oct 28, 2020

Playing in a guitar trio sets a bar. Miller explains how she leaps over it, and interprets a Waits classic.

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Sister Rosetta Stole Molly Miller's Heart Oct 26, 2020

The badass blues woman combined burning double-stops, raunchy lyrics, and gospel flair to forge the fire of early rock 'n' roll.

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Viewing the Guitar as a Piano Oct 23, 2020

Adam Miller delves into how his early training on the organ gives him special insights to the fretboard.

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Can AC/DC Sound Like Bill Frisell? Oct 21, 2020

Acoustic wizard Adam Miller goes in-depth on how he feels safe playing solo electric guitar and plays an impromptu sleepy-time arrangement of “You Shook Me All Night Long.”

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How to Play Like You Speak Oct 19, 2020

Fingerstyle wizard Adam Miller shares his secrets for mastering your own voice on the guitar.

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The Allan Holdsworth of Blues Guitar Oct 16, 2020

Kirk Fletcher may not spin off a lot of 7-fret legato runs, but his outlook does owe a lot to the fusion master.

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Is There Such a Thing as Free Blues? Oct 14, 2020

Kirk Fletcher weighs in on the influence of some of the genre’s most experimental practitioners.

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Should Bends Be Pushed or Pulled? Oct 12, 2020

Extraordinary bluesman Kirk Fletcher devised an approach inspired by a lineage of string-wrangling legends.

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Lifetime Super Fans Remember Brushes with EVH Oct 09, 2020

Way Huge founder Jeorge Tripps and journalist Matt Blackett share stories of hanging, laughing with, and getting schooled by the late guitar god.

Dweezil Zappa: “Edward Van Halen Himself Was Lightning in a Bottle”

In Memoriam: Edward Lodewijk Van Halen

How the Chicks’ Natalie Maines Made Ben Harper a Better Lap-Steel Player Oct 09, 2020

Some of the slide veteran’s most important lessons happen when he’s on the other side of the glass.

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Ben Harper’s Mom Is Not Easily Amused Oct 07, 2020

Coming up on his career’s 30-year mark, the guitar vet shares a heart-tugging recent text message that ranks right up there with his three Grammy awards.

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Ben Harper's Lap-Steel Reboot Oct 05, 2020

The longtime Weissenborn devotee reveals how a new Monteleone lap steel forced him to scrap an entire album and start anew.

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Daniel Donato: “There’s Only Two Kinds of Songs” Oct 02, 2020

Daniel Donato shows us why—and how—you should get complete control of the major and minor “domains.”

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CBD Gloves, Vitamins & Daily Recording Sep 30, 2020

To stay on top of his game, jam/country virtuoso Daniel Donato has a regimen inspired by pro athletes.

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Johnny Cash + Grateful Dead = Cosmic Country Sep 28, 2020

How Daniel Donato’s ethos continues to be shaped by the jam gods—and not just Garcia’s solos.

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Wait—You’re Still Not Recording? Sep 25, 2020

It’s not just a pandemic fad. Matt Smith on why you’re losing out if you don’t take the plunge.

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The Fine Art of Layering Guitars Sep 23, 2020

Years of playing sessions, producing bands, and engineering and mastering studio tracks have given Matt Smith a deep understanding of how to stack and mix guitars, and in this episode he explains both what to do and what to avoid when overdubbing. By following his tips, you’ll bring more clarity and focus to your acoustic and electric guitar parts.

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The Secret to Becoming a Multi-instrumentalist Sep 21, 2020

Matt Smith plays acoustic, electric, and baritone guitar, steel guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, Dobro, sitar, ukulele, saz, cumbus, charango, and tiple. In this episode, he explains how to explore the world of stringed instruments without getting lost along the way. If you want to expand your sonic palette, you’ll appreciate his simple, yet profound technique for mastering seemingly disparate tunings.

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Charlie Hunter Plays Drums—and You Should Too Sep 18, 2020

Charlie Hunter spends much of his time behind a drum set. In fact, drumming has much to do with his signature polyphonic sound. Listen in as he makes the case that all guitarists should devote time to practicing percussion instruments.

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When Jazz Meets Pop Sep 16, 2020

While Charlie Hunter is best known for his jazz work, he’s also contributed to pop and R&B recordings by such artists as John Mayer, D’Angelo, and Norah Jones. Listen as he recounts his experiences as a featured guest artist.

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Charlie Hunter's Guide to Freeing Up Your Technique Sep 14, 2020

Charlie Hunter explains how he developed his astonishing contrapuntal technique — and how you too can improvise simultaneous guitar parts and bass lines.

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Steve Kimock on Collaborating in the Studio Sep 11, 2020

Recording music is often described as capturing lightning in a bottle. In this episode, Steve describes how he approaches this side of his musical expression, offers perspectives on the evolution of recording technology, and reveals how his latest EP, Point of No Return, combines elements of live and studio performance.

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Steve Kimock on Lap Steel Sep 09, 2020

In addition to being a guitar master, Steve is a lap-steel sensei. In this episode, he explains why he became entranced by steel’s slippery sounds and how bluesman Freddie Roulette inspired him to take it up many years ago.

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Steve Kimock's Improvised Life Sep 07, 2020

Few 6-stringers have had as enduring and varied a career as Steve. Discover what keeps him at the forefront of the jam-band scene and what it takes to always approach the guitar with fresh ears.

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Practicing in All 12 Keys Sep 04, 2020

Adam Levy, a popular online instructor, considers the pros and cons of entering the chromatic wormhole. His observations may surprise you.

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Self-Promo Without Pestering Sep 02, 2020

Guitar guru Adam Levy shares tips on self-promotion for players with DIY careers—and that’s most of us! The key, he says, is to make your promotions valuable for the recipient.

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Rolling the Dice on Practice Aug 31, 2020

Guitar instruction guru Adam Levy uses a custom-made pair of dice to determine his practice routine each day. The dice don’t just select the day’s exercises — they also define them. He also shares other ways to keep your practice focused, fertile, and fun.

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Joey Landreth on Songcraft and Technology Aug 28, 2020

Joey compares and contrasts the various ways people make and share music, and offers valuable tips for keeping it real when you’re working by yourself.

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The Magic of Lowell George Aug 26, 2020

The late Little Feat slide wizard is one of Joey Landreth's biggest inspirations. Discover why as Joey dissects a handful of Lowell George tracks and explains exactly what he listens for in these epic songs.

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Joey Landreth on Open Tunings Aug 24, 2020

In this week's first episode, Joey shares a potent technique for mapping the fretboard terrain of any tuning—open or standard—and offers a masterclass in slide guitar.

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Considering Keith Aug 21, 2020

Richard Fortus is a lifelong Keith Richards fan. He has fascinating perspectives on Keith’s long legacy, and some damn good stories to go with them.

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Richard Fortus on Playing Vs. Producing Aug 19, 2020

Richard Fortus has learned the craft via decades of studio work with some of the world’s finest producers. Hear how the roles of player and producer overlap—and how they don’t.

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Richard Fortus on Filling Big Shoes Aug 17, 2020

Richard Fortus had the high-stress job of joining Guns N’ Roses, whose massive global fan base longed for the original lineup. But it wasn’t the first time he had to prove himself in an established band with specific audience expectations. Hear how he navigated those situations, honoring musical legacies while being true to himself.

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Lindsay Ell on Derek Trucks Aug 14, 2020

The slide maestro has inspired Lindsay since she first heard him play. Discover why and learn something about Trucks’ own influences that you might not know. Essential listening for guitarists of all stylistic persuasions.

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The Art of the 8-Bar Solo Aug 12, 2020

In contemporary country records, the guitar solos have to be short and powerful. Lindsay Ell explains how her guitar coach, producer Dann Huff, pushed her while recording her latest album, Heart Theory.

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Lindsay Ell on Studio Lessons from Dann Huff Aug 10, 2020

In this week's first episode, Lindsay describes recording her new album, Heart Theory, and what she learned working with the legendary guitarist who produced it.

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Nili Brosh’s Tips for Playing Without Pain Aug 07, 2020

Intense rock guitar is demanding on body and soul, and that's especially true in the professional arena, which often approaches full-contact sport. Learn what Nili does to not flame out while keeping it at "11."

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Ear Training for the Shred Guitarist Aug 05, 2020

Berklee Grad Nili Brosh describes her approach to learning tunes and hearing changes. It might not be what you think: She's found a way to hone this essential skill to fit her unique musical sensibilities, and that's something we can all apply to our own studies.

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Auditioning 101 With Nili Brosh Aug 03, 2020

In this week's first episode, Nili shares her auditioning secrets and tells the story of what it took to land the guitar slot in Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson: ONE.

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Miles Okazaki: Drum Rudiments for Guitarists Jul 31, 2020

Jazz iconoclast Miles Okazaki talks about transforming these stick exercises into pick exercises, and how that process can improve technique while inspiring fresh rhythmic and melodic ideas.

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Miles on Monk Jul 29, 2020

Miles Okazaki has a special relationship with the music of jazz pianist/composer Thelonious Monk. When he decided to record his own collection of Monk compositions, he didn’t merely select a few tunes: He tackled every known piece the composer ever wrote. Miles talks about Work: The Complete Compositions of Thelonious Monk and how he created utterly original interpretations of so many familiar jazz standards.

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Miles Okazaki's Approach to Melodic Patterns Jul 27, 2020

Eschewing traditional jazz guitar methods, Okazaki employs visual diagrams and melodic permutations. In this episode, he discusses his unusual approach and how it figures into his own improvisations.

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Gretchen Menn Thinks Big Jul 24, 2020

Gretchen Menn’s album Abandon All Hope is an ambitious musical visualization of Dante’s Inferno. She discusses the challenges of creating a large-format project of such musical and conceptual and ambition.

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Gretchen Menn’s Tribute to Jimmy Page Jul 22, 2020

Gretchen plays the Jimmy Page role in Zepparella, one of today’s leading tribute bands. She recounts her deep dive into a single player’s style and how it expanded her own vocabulary.

Gretchen Menn is a compelling guitarist with an interesting backstory. She’s best known as a flashy electric guitar virtuoso. But she’s also a university-trained classical guitarist with a deep background in theory and composition. Her style fuses both attitudes—Gretchen is one sophisticated shredder!

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Gretchen Menn on Fingerstyle Playing (and Other Classical Techniques) Jul 20, 2020

Gretchen Menn is a compelling guitarist with an interesting backstory. She’s best known as a flashy electric guitar virtuoso. But she’s also a university-trained classical guitarist with a deep background in theory and composition. Her style fuses both attitudes—Gretchen is one sophisticated shredder!

Gretchen's classical training is evident in all her playing, even when she’s shredding on electric. She discusses how her years of nylon-string playing inform her style.

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Nir Felder on How to Structure Your Practice Time Jul 17, 2020

Musical breakthroughs abound when you trust your instincts and follow your curiosity. In this episode, Nir details how he approaches his practice sessions and provides tips we can all use for fostering creative growth on guitar. He also reveals why he's played the same Fender Strat for more than two decades.

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Nir Felder: The Jazz Musician's Guide to Touring with a Pop Artist Jul 15, 2020

The Strat-wielding jazzbo has performed and recorded with many rock and pop artists. In this episode, Nir explains what a jazz player can bring to other genres and offers advice to jazz musicians hoping to make the leap into rock concert halls and arenas. Even seasoned rock players will come away with new insights into the show-to-show dynamics of a touring ensemble.

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Improvising Fingerings With Nir Felder Jul 13, 2020

In this week's first episode, Nir describes his non-traditional approach to soloing over changes and how he works out phrases on the neck. He accompanies his tutorial with in-depth playing examples, so if you feel frustrated or stymied by scale patterns, this may be exactly what you need to break free from standard fretboard dogma.

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Will Bernard and the Soul of New Orleans Jul 10, 2020

Will lives in Brooklyn, but he has a special relationship with the Crescent City. He remembers his conversations with the late Dr. John and discusses his frequent collaborations with drummer Stanton Moore, today’s leading torchbearer for traditional New Orleans rhythm.

Will Bernard is one of the most fascinating guitarists of the New York City jazz scene. On one hand, he’s a musical intellectual, with an impressive classical music pedigree. On the other hand, he’s a funky groove player with a particular affinity for New Orleans rhythms.

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Will Bernard: The Art of the Trio Jul 08, 2020

Will Bernard has played in every format from big band to solo. Hear his thoughts on the unique challenges and pleasures of the trio format.

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Will Bernard on Music Reading Jul 06, 2020

Will Bernard is one of the most fascinating guitarists of the New York City jazz scene. On one hand, he’s a musical intellectual, with an impressive classical music pedigree. On the other hand, he’s a funky groove player with a particular affinity for New Orleans rhythms.

How important are music-reading skills? And are they essential for your musical process? In this episode, Will reflects on a common dilemma for advancing guitarists.

Bryan Sutton on Building Bluegrass Chops Jul 03, 2020

Hearing Sutton spin lightning-fast phrases on his Bourgeois and Martin dreadnoughts, it’s hard to imagine anyone picking a flattop with more power and finesse. In this episode of Chasing Frets, the award-winning guitarist reveals his secrets for developing speed, tone, and clarity on an acoustic, and poses the question "What are we doing to get in our own way?"

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Bryan Sutton on Session Life in Nashville Jul 01, 2020

Ever wonder what it's like being a session ace in the hyper-competitive Nashville studio scene? It's a world Sutton knows intimately, and in this episode he tells us how he became a first-call player and what it takes to pick with the best.

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Bryan Sutton on the Art of Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar Jun 29, 2020

In this week's first episode, the champion flatpicker (he has won the IBMA Guitar Player of the Year award a staggering 10 times) explains how bluegrass rhythm guitar has developed over the years and describes specific techniques for developing your flatpick rhythm skills. As a bonus, he names a handful of classic albums that are required listening for anyone who loves flattop guitar.

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Blake Mills on Fingerstyle Playing Jun 26, 2020

Blake discusses the evolution of his unique fingerstyle technique, which draws on sources ranging from Michael Hedges, West Africa, and Bob Brozman, Blake’s onetime teacher.  

Blake’s playing is steeped in traditional folk, blues, and ethnic music, but it’s seldom retro. He inevitably twists his influences into startling new configurations that feel simultaneously old and new, often employing slide and fretless guitar to stretch the boundaries of intonation and groove. His latest solo album is Mutable Set, released just a few weeks ago.

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Blake Mills: The Guitarist Producer Jun 24, 2020

Besides being a thrilling sideman and solo artist, Blake has been nominated twice for the Producer of Year Grammy. In this episode, he discusses playing guitar with a producer’s ear.

Blake’s playing is steeped in traditional folk, blues, and ethnic music, but it’s seldom retro. He inevitably twists his influences into startling new configurations that feel simultaneously old and new, often employing slide and fretless guitar to stretch the boundaries of intonation and groove. His latest solo album is Mutable Set, released just a few weeks ago.

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Blake Mills Talks Slide Guitar Jun 22, 2020

Blake Mills, 31, is one of the most innovative and talked-about guitarists of his generations—a true player’s player. His career is unfolding on three fronts: As a session and touring guitarist, he’s worked with Billy Gibbons, Lucinda Williams, Fiona Apple, John Legend, Randy Newman, Lana Del Ray, the Avett Brothers, Vulfpeck, Carlene Carter, and Norah Jones. He’s also received two Grammy nominations for Producer of the Year, first for overseeing Alabama Shakes’ breakthroughs album Sound and Color in 2015, and again in 2017 for Perfume Genius’s No Shape album. He’s also created four acclaimed solo albums.

Blake’s playing is steeped in traditional folk, blues, and ethnic music, but it’s seldom retro. He inevitably twists his influences into startling new configurations that feel simultaneously old and new, often employing slide and fretless guitar to stretch the boundaries of intonation and groove. His latest solo album is Mutable Set, released just a few weeks ago.

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Tommy Emmanuel on Longevity as a Solo Guitarist Jun 19, 2020

The charismatic fingerpicker tours relentlessly and draws large, enthusiastic crowds to his solo concerts in the U.S., his native Australia, and around the world. Listen as he shares how he built his career and why naps are so important.

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How Tommy Emmanuel Met Chet Atkins Jun 17, 2020

One of the most engaging and entertaining guitarists on the planet recalls the enduring creative relationship he shared with his mentor, Chet Atkins.

Check out Tommy's latest album, The Best of Tommysongs, at http://tommyemmanuel.com.

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Tommy Emmanuel on the Art of Solo Guitar Jun 15, 2020

The debut episode of Chasing Frets features Emmanuel sharing his process and approach to solo guitar—while demonstrating his trickiest tunes.

Check out Tommy's latest album, The Best of Tommysongs, at http://tommyemmanuel.com.

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