The Music is Win Podcast

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Episode 31 – Phil McKnight, Sharpener of Axes Mar 30, 2018

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In this episode of The Music is Win Podcast, I chat with the all-knowing gear guru Phillip McKnight. Now that my early April Fools joke has made its rounds, I can assume you've heard my treasured PRS SC245, "Baby", is safely back in my possession. It was part of Phil's latest episode of "Sharpen My Axe", a series where Phil takes a guitar from one of his lucky subscribers and tricks it out. I didn't want to take up one of these coveted positions in place of a loyal fan, so I offered to pay to have my guitar worked on, but PRS Guitars ended up sponsoring the video (thanks, Jeanne!) and Phil recommended I donate to my favorite charity instead of paying him for his effort, so I donated to an awesome organization called Guitars for Vets.

For those of you who prefer video podcasts, you can watch The Music is Win Podcast on YouTube (http://youtube.com/musiciswin).

Episode 30 – Misha Mansoor, a Businessman Disguised as a Musician Mar 26, 2018

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In this special episode of The Music is Win Podcast, I talk to Periphery guitarist and Horizon Devices founder Misha Mansoor. If you're interested in turning music into a career, this podcast is required listening. Misha's unique insights as both a member of a big time band and an entrepreneur in the music industry provide clarity on just what it takes to find success in the current landscape of 2018. There are plenty of actionable tips that you can take away from our conversation, as well as advice on how to become a great guitarist while preparing for the fact that it will probably take more than just having sick skills on the instrument to forge your career.

For those of you who prefer video podcasts, you can watch The Music is Win Podcast on YouTube.

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Episode 29 (Q&A) – How to Tell Your Parents You're a Bass Player Mar 19, 2018

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Bethany and I reveal the answers to this month's batch of your questions!

Where in the world is Baby (my green PRS SC245)? (3:05)

Should I rate more guitar players? (4:35)

Me vs. StevieT in a #GuitarFaceBattle (6:15)

Any giveaways happening soon? Yes. (7:15)

How do you transition from tabs to sheet music? (8:25)

When will I do a Habits of Dimebag video? (11:20)

How do you tell your parents you're a bass player? (12:20)

My best Irish jig? (14:15)

How is Bethany doing? (16:45)

Do I listen to Ween? (17:20)

Would I rather have infinite wisdom or infinite strength? (18:45)

Who is my favorite bald guitarist? (22:00)

How can you practice guitar with a broken hand? (23:10)

How do I like my eggs? (24:35)

Favorite color, movie, and cereal? (26:10)

How do you save up for a new guitar? (27:40)

For those of you who prefer video podcasts, you can watch The Music is Win Podcast on YouTube (http://youtube.com/musiciswin).

Go to audioblocks.com/musiciswin to to save on millions of studio-quality loops, tracks, and sound effects with a special offer on an annual AudioBlocks subscription.

Episode 28 – The John Mayer Episode Mar 12, 2018

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It's a Strat! I promise, dude–it's a Strat! All joking aside, it's a Strat. Seriously. /fanboi

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Episode 27 – My 5 Favorite Acoustic Riffs Mar 05, 2018

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In this rollicking episode of The Music is Win Podcast, we read one of your lovely podcast reviews (5:30), discuss if music is actually a drug (7:35), I play five of my favorite acoustic riffs on my new PRS T50E (13:30), show off my beatboxing skills (21:20), review the results of this week's Twitter debate (23:40), respond to your way-too-nice YouTube comments (27:20), play a rousing game of Two Truths and a Lie (32:55), and tease some secret news (36:40).

For those of you who prefer video podcasts, you can watch The Music is Win Podcast on YouTube (http://youtube.com/musiciswin).

Go to http://audioblocks.com/musiciswin to to save on millions of studio-quality clips, tracks, and graphics with a special offer on the Triple Bundle annual subscription.

Episode 26 (Q&A) – Have I Stroked Petrucci's Beard? Feb 26, 2018

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Bethany and I return for another month of Q&A action!

Does Steve Vai have any feel? (5:05)

What's our favorite brand of chips? (6:30)

Use your best pickup line on Bethany (8:00)

Bethany's favorite guitar (9:00)

Do mailmen deliver their own mail? (10:00)

Do you like the Modern Flying V? (11:15)

How to get a girlfriend? (13:05)

The coolest sound effect ever? (15:15)

Would I ever play guitar for Justin Bieber? (17:00)

Tips for a band with members on different skill levels? (18:25)

Why don't I play more Eric Johnson songs? (19:40)

How to break a soloing rut? (21:15)

Fight 1 horse-size duck or 100 duck-size horses? (22:55)

Have I stroked Petrucci's beard? (25:00)

For those of you who prefer video podcasts, you can watch The Music is Win Podcast on YouTube (http://youtube.com/musiciswin).

Go to audioblocks.com/musiciswin to to save on millions of studio-quality loops, tracks, and sound effects with a special offer on an annual AudioBlocks subscription.

Episode 25 – Guitar Habits and Mindsets with Bryan Ewald Feb 24, 2018

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The second part of my conversation with Bryan Ewald covers guitar playing and maintaining chops, behavioral licks and tricks, using a loop pedal for practice, as well as how to play to the music around you. There are plenty of extremely valuable lessons from the Guitar Jedi in this one, so pay attention!

For those of you who prefer video podcasts, you can watch The Music is Win Podcast on YouTube (http://youtube.com/musiciswin).

Go to audioblocks.com/musiciswin to to save on millions of studio-quality loops, tracks, and sound effects with a special offer on an annual AudioBlocks subscription.

Episode 24 – How to Become a Session Guitarist with Bryan Ewald Feb 19, 2018

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Sit down with me and Bryan Ewald as we discuss his career trajectory as a performing musician, in-demand session player, product demonstrator for PRS Guitars, and his many other endeavors. This was an awesome conversation and is absolute gold for anyone looking to build a career in music with dreams to become a gunslinger.

For those of you who prefer video podcasts, you can watch The Music is Win Podcast on YouTube (http://youtube.com/musiciswin).

Go to audioblocks.com/musiciswin to to save on millions of studio-quality loops, tracks, and sound effects with a special offer on an annual AudioBlocks subscription.

Episode 23 – Household Items as Slides Challenge Feb 12, 2018

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In this week's episode of The Music is Win Podcast, we discuss Axl Rose's cigarette smoking job (3:20), Bethany challenges me to play guitar using random household items as impromptu slides (7:55), we break down the results of this week's Twitter debate (16:20), reveal the history of one of my original songs (21:00), dive into your YouTube comments (23:15), play an exciting round of "Two Truths and a Lie" (29:00), and tease a very special upcoming giveaway (37:30).

For those of you who prefer video podcasts, you can watch The Music is Win Podcast on YouTube (http://youtube.com/musiciswin).

Go to audioblocks.com/musiciswin to to save on millions of studio-quality loops, tracks, and sound effects with a special offer on an annual AudioBlocks subscription.

Episode 22 – Playing Guitar... Naked? Feb 06, 2018

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For those of you who prefer video podcasts, you can watch The Music is Win Podcast on YouTube (http://youtube.com/musiciswin).

Go to audioblocks.com/musiciswin to to save on millions of studio-quality loops, tracks, and sound effects with a special offer on an annual AudioBlocks subscription.

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