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This podcast features free audio guitar lessons taught by Desi Serna, author of Fretboard Theory and Guitar Theory For Dummies. Learn how scales, chords, progressions, modes, and more get applied to the fretboard and familiar songs. Hear how to best get your playing skills in order. Begin to improvise and compose. Understand why your favorite songs sound so good. ➝ What do you specifically need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit the GuitarMusicTheory.com website to get FREE custom v ...
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Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic Guitar magazine

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Join us for conversations that explore why we play, collect, build, obsess over guitars and how rewarding it is to make music of our own. Each month, your hosts at Acoustic Guitar magazine connect you with great guitarists – from preeminent pickers and fingerstyle sensations to trailblazing songwriters, luthiers, and the acoustic guitar community at large.
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Mandolin Secrets Podcast

Magnus Zetterlund & Hayes Griffin

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This podcast is for every mandolin and guitar player who wants an inspiration boost. Hosts Magnus Zetterlund and Hayes Griffin share professional tips, experiences, and stories that will support every music maker on their journey.
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Welcome to The Blues Guitar Show! Your free audio guitar teacher, focusing on all things blues guitar, records, rocking music theory and gear. Covering all the genres in the Blues world from Delta to Rockabilly. Each Monday I release an episode packed with information, exercises, songs, licks and interviews with some of the best players around to give you Passion, Practice and Perseverance for your guitar playing journey! I'm a born and raised blues guitarist, studio musician and teacher on ...
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Dr. Andre Fludd discusses everything related to guitar (gear, education, mindset, struggles, etc.), and other stuff, from movies to health, but he tries to make sure it still relates back to guitar somehow.
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Learning the guitar can be very frustrating foo many. In this podcast, I want to help you improve your guitar skills by giving you these FREE blues and slide guitar lessons. You'll learn how much easier learning blues guitar can be, with lessons and tips geared toward your success as a blues guitarist. These are lessons I have taught to my private students for the last 20 years. Whether you're looking to improve you're existing skills, or maybe start learning slide guitar, I want to keep you ...
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Jeff Taylor Guitar is the podcast for musicians who want to turn their passion for guitar into a profitable and fulfilling path—whether that means performing at weddings, private events, or just leveling up their artistry. Hosted by Jeff Taylor, a solo instrumental guitarist and educator, this show delivers real-world strategies, fingerstyle techniques, and performance insights to help you grow your skills, get booked, and build a music brand you’re proud of. You’ll learn how to: Build a sol ...
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Shred With Shifty

Chris Shiflett

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In each episode Chris Shiflett sits down with a legendary guitarist and aims to answer a singular question: “How did you do that?” Each guitarist will give rare insight into the art of the guitar solo and what makes a great one so memorable.
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Guitar playing tips and inspiration to play guitar consistently, have more fun and see more progress with your guitar routine. Every week your host, Tony Polecastro (from tacguitar.com) shows you a new guitar lick and shares new guitar gear and acoustic guitar music he‘s recently found. Tune out the overwhelm of online guitar lesson noise and let Tony be your guide to focus, fun and progress every Tuesday at 10am.
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Guitar Smarts

Guitar Smarts

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🎸🎸 Welcome to GUITAR SMARTS - The Wildest Ride for Guitar Maniacs! 🎸🎸 Hey there, guitar junkies! Ready to unleash your inner rock god? GUITAR SMARTS is here to blow your mind and amp up your passion for everything with strings and frets. Join the rebellious duo, Kiran and Matt, as they turn their guitar madness into your weekly addiction! What’s in store? Only the most electrifying content you’ve ever heard: Gear Mania: Obsess over the craziest gear – from out-of-this-world pedals to legenda ...
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Bluegrass Jam Along

Matt Hutchinson

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The IBMA Award winning podcast for anyone and everyone who loves bluegrass. Free fiddle tune backing tracks and interviews with amazing people from the world of bluegrass. For every tune we give you four brand new tracks: - Backup 4 times through (you play the tune or improvise breaks) - Tune 4 times through (you play backup) - ‘Jam Along’ (4 complete run throughs, alternating backup and tune) - Full performance For more info and chord charts, visit https://bluegrassjamalong.com. Hope you fi ...
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This podcasts talks about learning acoustic guitar for your personal pursuit and enjoyment. Helping you live the dream of being a guitarist. Guitar learning is a soul refreshing personal pursuit. In the evening, after a depleting daily grind, playing guitar enlivens you again. My wish is that everyone would have such an energizing tool to rejuvenate their spirit.
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Fret Friends

Adam Pickard

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Welcome to the Fret Friends Podcast; a guitar and music podcast here to instruct, inform and showcase! Fret Friends is a podcast from ‘AP Guitar’ - a Guitar and Music Tuition company established in 2012, which provide Lessons, Workshops and Courses to students all over the world.
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Guitarist, singer and songwriter of Pink Floyd, David Gilmour will be auctioning more than 120 of his guitars for charity in June 2019. Featuring a brand new and exclusive interview with David himself, each episode focuses on a different one of the remarkable instruments from this collection, looking at the music that was recorded on them and detailing the musical history of one of the world's most influential guitarists.
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Basic Folk

The Bluegrass Situation

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Basic Folk features honest conversations with folk musicians hosted by Cindy Howes and Lizzie No. We approach interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions. Since 2018, this podcast has dignified under the radar roots musicians by providing a platform that they might not otherwise have. You’ll hear interviews from Three-time Grammy-winning guitar gods like Molly Tuttle, Haitian American folk legends like Leyla McCalla and deep feelers like songwriter John Hiatt. Basic Folk is dedica ...
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Jamie Grace - A Girl & A Guitar

Harper Sisters Entertainment

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hi! I’m Jamie Grace. I’m a singer/songwriter based in LA, originally from a small town in Georgia. Subscribe to this podcast to hear random acoustic versions of my originals and some covers, mostly from my YouTube channel. K thanks bye!
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The Cultured Guitarist

Al Peterson, Kasper Townes

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The Cultured Guitarist is dedicated to exploring the cultural zeitgeist surrounding the instrument that has been the most moving instrument of the last 100 years. Join us for the ongoing conversation of what it is to be a guitarist. We tackle everything from new gear, old gear, songwriting, playing, gigging, practicing, collecting, modding, building, etc. If it’s related to the guitar, we’re gonna explore it. With a lot of humour and some stellar guests, Al & Kasper tackle the topics in the ...
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Three life long friends get together to drink some coffee, play some music, talk about gear with some really cool guests and discuss their quest for the most perfect acoustic sound on stage. Sisters Deb and Julie from Sisters Wade Revival and longtime friend and music partner Andy Most bring on some of their favorite musicians to discuss music gear and get to know their musical guests on a deeper level. You can also watch their video podcasts of all their episodes on YouTube!
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Petal Motel Podcast

Lara @ Petal Motel

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Talkin' Cosmic American Music straight from the horse's mouth. Visit PetalMotel.com to read news and reviews about California folk, country-rock, psychedelia, and basically anything that sounds good on an acoustic guitar.
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The Art Of Lutherie With Tom Bills

Tom Bills: Master Luthier, Author, And Guitar Making Instructor

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The Art of Lutherie Podcast is your guide to mastering the art of guitar building. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced luthier, I’m here to help you build better guitars and deepen your creative process. I’m Tom Bills, a master luthier with 26+ years of experience crafting custom acoustic and archtop guitars. In each episode, I share practical insights, breaking down not just the “how” but the “why” behind techniques, so you can confidently create guitars that are uniquely yours. Exp ...
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RoughMix

Brian Kelley

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Making Music: Songwriting and Music in progress -see behind the scene, how songs get written and how ideas get developed into songs. It is a site for the roughs of songs before production, usually on a mobile device. Hosted by Brian Kelley . Mobile version here: http://gcuj3b.mofuse.mobi/
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Are you looking for that perfect guitar or bass sound to elevate your track? Look no further! What I Offer: • Guitar, Bass, or Acoustic guitar in standard and drop tunings • Versatile playing styles: Rock, Metal, Grunge, Indie, Pop • Expert ability to quickly write or learn parts by ear • High-quality recordings using Logic Pro and a variety of plugins for amp and effects models • Fast turnaround times to meet your deadlines • Files delivered to your specs Experience: • University trained mu ...
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Welcome to The Music Corner! Here you’ll find exciting and informative content on topics such as Music, Guitar, Classical Guitar, Piano, Music Education, and lots more ... Thanks for listening!
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Maker's Mic Podcast

LR Baggs Acoustic Amplification

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Maker’s Mic is a music makers podcast hosted by Mike Luckett and presented by LR Baggs. In each episode, we will explore the world of music by interviewing the people who bring it to life. Musicians, studio engineers, and more will offer up their stories and insights, as we take you backstage, into the studio, and behind the curtain for a glimpse into the life of a music maker.
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Cathryn Beeks has been sharing original music and shining a light on the folks who make it since her first podcast in San Diego in 2004 called The Listen Local Show. She debuted her brand “Listen Local” in 2003 offering acoustic showcases, festivals, podcasts, web shows and more in an effort to introduce folks to music makers, creatives, and inspiring people/places/things in San Diego and beyond. Here’s the menu: THE LISTEN LOCAL SHOW – A monthly “audio calendar” featuring original music by ...
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Tools of Songwriting is a website and podcast geared towards giving people the tools that they need to express themselves through writing their own music. It's for beginner to advanced musicians and will have simple, understandable, and practical tips for everyone.
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Rick N Backers. Is a Cumbria Band. This is a collection of our songs. Some pop soul rock and a smattering of Rock N Role. All linked together to the company of my voice. The Band. Rick Freel lead guitar vocal Dave Watson lead vocal. Guitarist. Sax. Dave Lacky rhythm guitar lead and acoustic guitar Sandra Wells Bass guitar. Richo Richardson drums precision vocal Recorded at beach street studios . Pod cast created at home out in the garden in the Sun. Cover art photo provided by Nahil Naseer o ...
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In this episode, we take a deep dive into recording acoustic guitar. In this episode, we talk about mic selection and placement, as well as various microphone techniques. For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our Youtube Channel! To Support RL via Patreon or Paypal Donat…
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(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. This episode featuring Lizzie No interviewing Dar Williams originally posted on October 14, 2021. Enjoy!) Dar Williams…
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We're celebrating 50 years of the David Grisman Quintet with a special set of 3 episodes. This week is part 2, featuring Todd Phillips, who was in the band before it was even a band! We chat about how he got to know David Grisman and how, through taking mandolin lessons from him, they started developing a duet that eventually grew into the Quintet.…
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In this episode of The Guitar Journal Podcast, I'm joined by Andrea Valeri, an internationally acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist who has graced stages around the world alongside legends like Tommy Emmanuel and Guthrie Govan. With nearly 20 years of professional performance and recording under his belt, Andrea brings a unique voice that seamlessly ble…
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Send us a text From chart-toppers to indie gems — the evolution of a musical maverick. 🎙️ In This Episode of Chicks With Gear – Meet Bill Lloyd! 🎸 Bill Lloyd — singer, songwriter, guitarist, and one-half of the groundbreaking country-rock duo Foster & Lloyd — joins us for a deep dive into his legendary career. From his days with The Sky Kings, The …
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(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy!) This episode featuring Cindy Howes interviewing John Hiatt originally posted on August 5, 2021. In 2021, …
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2025 marks 50 years since The David Grisman Quintet first got together, an event that changed string band music forever. The DGQ played a huge part in the careers of some incredible musicians, including Tony Rice, Mike Marshall, Darol Anger and Todd Phillips, as well as including collaborations with Stéphane Grappelli. Their first record, The David…
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Jason is back on the Fretboard Journal Podcast to interview mandolin great Jacob Jolliff. Over the years, Jolliff has worked with a variety of bands, including Joy Kills Sorry, Yonder Mountain String Band, and his own Jacob Jolliff Band. We talk about his time at Berklee, performing in mandolin competitions, his go-to mandolins (and microphone!) an…
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In this month’s episode, Magnus Zetterlund and Hayes Griffin are discussing: Learning a new instrument. 5 Tips for Jam Sessions The great online resource for learning the bass guitar, Study Bass by Andrew Pouska Things to consider when purchasing an instrument. Here are the weblinks mentioned in the show. Study Bass, Andrew Pouska https://www.study…
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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and Announcements (Church Street News) IBMA Bluegrass Live - lineup and tickets Releases (The Grass is New) Acoustic Disc Frank Wakefield album The Grass is (m…
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In this episode I'm doing a side-by-side shootout of a single coil pickup vs a humbucker. We get into how they differ, why they sound different and which one is best for you. Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscribe…
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This month the show is guest co hosted by Tyler Stamets and features songs from San Diego and beyond. Tune in and enjoy! The Listen Local Show is a monthly podcast sharing music and messages submitted by music makers from San Diego and beyond, since 2003! Made possible with support from our subscribers at www.Patreon.com/listenlocalradio, become on…
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For episode 102 of the podcast, I talk with Michel Pellerin, an inspiring guitar maker from Québec. Michel shares his journey, from teaching guitarmaking at lutherie schools to his time at the Godin factory, to developing and teaching his own advanced finishing course. We also dive into his current line of guitars — from parlor to harp — and how he…
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(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy!) Listening back, I feel like this 2018 interview with Anaïs Mitchell holds up. Originally published on Jan…
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My guest this week is Bob Minner and we're celebrating one of the most iconic flatpicking records of all time - Norman Blake's 'Whiskey Before Breakfast'. We chat about Bob first hearing this record and why he loves it so much; its place in the flatpicking repertoire; the gear Norman used (including guitars, picks and even string gauges!) and we go…
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In this episode of The Guitar Journal Podcast, I’m joined by acclaimed fingerstyle jazz guitarist Sean McGowan. Known for his rich harmonic approach and inventive solo arrangements, Sean blends classical influences, jazz sophistication, and fingerstyle nuance into a deeply expressive style all his own. We talk through Sean’s musical journey—from di…
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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and Announcements (Church Street News) Romp Festival lineup and tickets Bluegrass Hall of Fame gigs Green Mountain Lineup Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Carolina Ch…
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In this episode, we take a deep dive into recording acoustic guitar. In this first episode, we focus almost exclusively on the source itself -- how to get different sounds out of the guitar, guitar and pick selection, and so on. For Episode Suggestions, Questions, or Comments, Contact Us! For community discussion, Join us on Discord! Check out our …
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Is the minor pentatonic scale over 3 thousand years old..... Probably not but today we are discussing the one scale to rule them all. We get into why the minor pentatonic scale is so heavily used for blues, where it comes from and what you should take from that. Should be a fun one! Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years…
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To rebel against musician parents, a young Hank Heaven wanted to be a French chef. But after a serendipitous moment of discovery, they became a Django Reinhardt expert. On Episode #503 of the podcast, Sofia Wolfson interviews Hank about their solo project, touring as a sideman, gypsy jazz, being in a broadway musical, and more. https://hankheaven.c…
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Circles have played a huge role in fiddler and singer Morgan Toney's life thus far: from drum circles, to talking circles, to the Earth itself (a circle!). In our Basic Folk conversation, Morgan talks about his L'nu (also known as Mi'kmaq) heritage and growing up on what's now called Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, where his ancestors have lived since ti…
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My guest this week is Wayne Erbsen, professor of old-time and bluegrass music at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Wayne joins me to talk about half a century of writing about old-time and bluegrass music, including his latest book Southern Mountain Music: The Collected Writings of Wayne Erbsen. Over the past 50 years Wayne has intervi…
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In this episode of The Guitar Journal podcast, I sit down with the incomparable Adam Levy—guitarist, songwriter, educator, and all-around creative force. You’ve likely heard Adam’s playing on Norah Jones’ Come Away With Me, or in collaborations with Tracy Chapman, Vulfpeck, or Liz Wright. Beyond his impressive credits, Adam has carved out a unique …
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In this episode I'm lining up my slide collection (or some of it) and giving you a straight side-by-side tone comparison. I talk about different slide materials, makes and sizes, featuring handmade slides like the Diamond Bottle Neck hand-blown glass slide and the Delta Lizard - Delta Howler slide as well as Dunlop slides and the Magslide. Let me k…
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Today on the podcast, FJ assistant editor Sofia Wolfson interviews legendary songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and visual artist Dan Reeder. Born in Louisiana, raised in California, and now based in Nuremberg, Germany, Reeder has released several albums of self-recorded music using instruments he’s built himself. On this episode, we talk about wor…
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In episode 174 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I chat with Carrie Underwood guitarist Matt Reviere about recreating classic 80s guitar tones for the Kemper Profiling Amplifier and Line 6 Helix using the new Inspired by the 80s pack from Tone Junkie. We discuss his workflow for analyzing songs, dialing in tones, and jamming on iconic riffs from …
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Kris Delmhorst is not a good sleeper. The Western Massachusetts songwriter is usually awake from 2 or 3 am to about 4 or 5am. Sometimes it feels nice and floaty, but other times she is wide awake worrying about anything her brain can get a hold of. This is similar to a feeling with which she ended her tenth record, 'Ghosts in the Garden,' with the …
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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and Announcements (Church Street News) Bluegrass on Hudson lineup and tickets IBMA WOB tickets IBMA International Stage applications Note - the deadline is bei…
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In this episode I along with cameos from Keith Richards and Stevie Ray himself are taking a deep dive into Hubert Sumlin, his playing, guitars of choice and influence over the blues and rock world. Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://www.buzzsprout.com/950998/subscri…
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Mike Buchman is a Seattle-based guitar fanatic and the Fretboard Journal's newest hire! On this week's podcast, we talk to Mike about his recent experience learning the craft of guitarmaking with Colorado-based builder/instructor Robbie O'Brien. We also talk about Mike's songwriting, his role at the FJ and so much more. https://mikebuchmanmusic.com…
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Get out the Kleenex, hankies, or whatever you use to wipe away your tears: It’s the last episode of this season of Shred With Shifty, a media event more consequential and profound than the finales of White Lotus and Severance combined. But there’ll be some tears of joy, too, because on this episode, Chris Shiflett talks with one of country music’s …
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Sara Watkins joins Basic Folk to talk about 'Wild and Clear and Blue,' the new album from I'm With Her, her band with Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O'Donovan. The new LP was inspired by looking back on your life in order to move forward, with a very witchy manner of speaking that encompasses the ancient, mysterious, and spiritual. Sara shares insights int…
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My guest on the podcast this week is six time IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year Jason Carter. Jason recently ended his 33 year run with the Del McCoury Band and we talk about that extraordinary journey, from the fascinating story about how he got the job in the first place, to the decision to move on and what comes next. We also talk about the huge ch…
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In this podcast episode, I(Magnus Zetterlund) am chatting with my student, David Betcher, from Michigan, USA. A few of the subjects we touched upon are: Taking one step back to take two steps ahead. Learning to play the mandolin as an adult differs from learning to play as a kid. Visit our website for more episodes: https://mandolinsecrets.com/podc…
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Send us a text 🎸 Welcome to Chicks with Gear! In this electrifying episode, we dive deep into the world of music with renowned session guitarist Jeff King! Known for his incredible work with legends like Reba McEntire and Patty Loveless, Brooks & Dunn, Jeff shares his journey through the Nashville music scene, insights on music gear, and unforgetta…
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In this episode we talk about the 'how' and 'what' of guitar practice. I lay out how to approach your practicing and what you need to be working on to improve. If you're feeling stuck with your playing at all, this ones for you! Support the show To become a MEMBER and get access to over 2 Years of guitar lessons for just $5/Month head to https://ww…
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In episode 173 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I sit down with Nashville music producer Jason Wyatt Kuhn to talk about the art of recording and producing music. Jason shares his journey from singer and songwriter to becoming a sought-after producer helping both aspiring artists and hobbyist songwriters bring their music to life. We discuss what…
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