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Principles of Music

Bryan Baker and Luke Lewis

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Frequency: 1 episode/51d. Total Eps: 13

The Principles of Music Podcast is a series of talks, masterclasses and Q+A's with virtuoso guitarist Bryan Baker. Hosted by Luke Lewis of GuitarVivo.com, PoM is a unique look into the philosophy of making, studying and enjoying music.

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - Music Interviews
01/12/2025
#76
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Music Interviews
30/11/2025
#75

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Ep.12 J.S. Bach's The St. Matthew Passion

Season 1 · Episode 12

Thursday, May 16, 2024 • Duration 03:54:25

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In today's episode, Bryan talks about J.S. Bach's St. Matthew Passion

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Episode 11. Trust & Truth

Season 1 · Episode 11

Monday, March 18, 2024 • Duration 01:52:21

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In today's episode, Bryan talks about Trust and Truth.

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00:00 What today's talk is about and Schopenhauer
00:07 It's about trusting yourself
00:10 Honesty with the musician's call
00:17 How to start developing trust
00:25 Understanding the Will - the dasein
00:32 You’ve seriously got nothing to lose
00:38 Put your will on it
00:42 Being honest in cover bands
01:07 Truth
01:15 It’s the Heroes Journey!

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Ep.10 The Philosophy of Groove

Season 1 · Episode 10

Friday, December 15, 2023 • Duration 02:06:14

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This episode was filmed as a live event on zoom. If you want to be involved with future episode recordings, join our pattern : https://www.patreon.com/PrinciplesofMusicPodcast

In this session, Bryan discusses the role and importance of Rhythm and Groove. As well as, why it is often overlooked in favour of other aspects such as harmony or technique.

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Ep.9 The Riff

Season 1 · Episode 9

Thursday, August 17, 2023 • Duration 01:01:57

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In today's episode, Bryan riffs on the subject of riffs. A traditionally guitaristic term that actually has a profound meaning if you're willing to approach it with one.

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Ep.8 Performance

Season 1 · Episode 8

Monday, July 24, 2023 • Duration 01:24:02

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In this episode, Bryan builds on the concepts discussed in ep.2 Artistry

This episode looks to change your perspective on the role of performance and how it relates philosophically to self=belief, self-image and more

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Friday Five - #1 - Schubert, Young Widows, Classic Mountain Song, Wagner, Beethoven

Thursday, July 13, 2023 • Duration 27:44

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In our new sub-series, The Friday Five, Bryan takes us through five pieces of music that have been in his listening rotation this week.

New episodes will be updated on the second and fourth Friday of every month.

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Ep.7 Dynamics

Season 1 · Episode 7

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 • Duration 01:31:41

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In this episode, Bryan builds on the concepts discussed in ep.6 Sound.

This episode looks to change your perspective on the role of dynamics in a piece of music by giving practical examples and exercises.

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Ep.6 Sound

Monday, March 20, 2023 • Duration 01:16:31

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In this episode Bryan talks about SOUND...

a frequently overlooked aspect of our playing. We dive deeply into how the simple act of considering it and understanding the tools at your disposal will benefit your playing the-fold.

With his typical blend of philosophising and practical examples, Bryan shows you how to discover the breadth of timbral diversity available to you on the instrument.

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Ep.5 Listening

Season 1 · Episode 5

Sunday, January 29, 2023 • Duration 02:33:11

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In this episode, Bryan discusses the topic of "Listening"

Most musicians simply don't listen enough. In this podcast, Bryan will talk you through the importance of listening, the act of listening, and some specific listening recommendations.

These include:

String Quartets (e.g. Hyden, Mozart)
Beethovens String Quartet by the Suske Quartet
Mahler Symphony No.2
Beethoven's 5th Symphony

To get in touch with us, email principles@guitarvivo.com

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Check out the Foundations Course here: https://guitarvivo.com/principles-of-music-foundation-course/

Or Become a Member of GuitarVivo.com for course access, 100's of lessons and podcast perks such as early access and episode videos : https://guitarvivo.com/

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Ep.4 Rhythm

Season 1 · Episode 4

Sunday, January 8, 2023 • Duration 02:30:40

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In this episode Bryan explores the subject of rhythm and its often overlooked importance as one of the key principles of music.

Addressing the the power of rhythm and it's role in the hierarchy of music and communication, this episode looks to give you a whole new perspective.

To get in touch with us, email principles@guitarvivo.com

Join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/544192037278171

Check out the Foundations Course here: https://guitarvivo.com/principles-of-music-foundation-course/

Or Become a Member of GuitarVivo.com for course access, 100's of lessons and podcast perks such as early access and episode videos : https://guitarvivo.com/

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