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| 180: Mad As It Sounds, Oasis Woke Us From Slumber | 01 Sep 2024 | 03:01:12 | |
Catching up, Oasis reunion, Beebs' Quad Cortex experiement, Dan asks us what you got in the tank? We're doing this live on youtube from now on, and the audio will be posted up to the podfeed rough and raw. We really miss hanigng out and talking guitar nonsense, so we figured it's better this than waiting for perfect schedules and edits and it never happening. | |||
| 179: All Star Quiz 2024 (The Lost Episodes) | 30 Aug 2024 | 01:24:28 | |
Audio of the all star quiz that slipped through the net before our hiatus. Just catchin up on lost episodes before we re-start. Featuring, Beebs, TQ, Jake, Smith, Jens Larsen, Rhett Shull, John Nathan Cordy, Jack Gardiner, James Davies, Joseph Anidjar. | |||
| 170: Jack Gardiner: Catch Ups, Live & Pentatonics Are For Boomers?! haha | 06 Oct 2022 | 01:10:27 | |
Do you Boomatonic bruv?! Longtime friend of the show and all round six string legend, Jack Gardiner returns to chew the fat and catch us up with all going on with his guitar life AND what the guitar student Yoots aparently think about our fav 5 note scales! lol No Tom this week, Jake and Dan are in contorl with a remote Beebs briefly chiming in from Portland Oregon. | |||
| 80: Solfeggio & More Ear Discoveries (With Jake Willson) | 30 May 2019 | 01:15:30 | |
The guys are joined by recurring rogue, Jake Willson to drill deeper into solfeggio ear training and effective practise. Beebs reports on some breakthroughs and Jake has a new JTC masterclass out. (We had some problems this week, both technical and logistical, so apologies for the lack of show notes and if the audio sync drifts at times! Back to normal next week! 🐝) | |||
| 79: Dan Gets Revenge & Tom Quayle On Ear Training | 23 May 2019 | 01:26:38 | |
Dan gets brutal revenge on Beebs with a surprise test & Tom Quayle returns to give his thoughts on ear training. The guys follow up on last week's show - probing the wax filled mess that is aural development in education. Episode Links Functional Ear Trainer Show Links TGHP Facebook discussion group Old live stream on Tom’s YT channel Beebs Smith
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| 78: Ear Training Practise & Playing What Your Hear | 16 May 2019 | 01:41:22 | |
The boys answer listener email - and in the process, start a new run of episodes exploring ear training, connecting the ear to the fretboard, improvisation and playing what you hear. They share their history and frustrations (mostly Beebs’ ranting) with formal ear training, ponder the nature behind vague instruction, the difficulty teaching ear training and start exploring what can be done. Evil Beebs then springs a surprise listening test on Smith! Mwuhaha. Definitely follow along in your podcast app artwork to see images of what is being talked about. Strap in! Episode Links Dan’s Beyond The Lick Series Functional Ear Trainer Links Jeff Schneider’s Video Recommending Functional Ear Trainer Articles Referenced Re: Perfect Pitch Prevalence In Tonal Language Speakers Absolute Pitch, Speech, and Tone Language: Some Experiments and a Proposed Framework Show Links www.theguitarhour.com Beebs www.davidbeebee.com Smith | |||
| 77: Pro Touring Gigs w/ Bobby Harrison & Phil Short | 09 May 2019 | 01:53:11 | |
This Week The boys are joined by friends of the show Bobby Harrison and Phil Short. Its Bobby's first time on the show and he tells us all about his current gig playing guitar for Cliff Richard as well as his previous experiences on big touring shows. Phil returns to the podcast for a second helping and fills us in on landing an arena tour with Westlife. We chat about getting the gig, the audition process, gear and what its like to be a guitarist for shows on such an enormous scale. A great insight from both guys this week. Enjoy! Bobby Harrison https://www.absolutebluesguitar.com https://www.eternal-guitars.com/endorsers
Phil Short
Show Links Live stream on Tom’s YT channel TGHP Facebook discussion group
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| 76: Levi Clay Returns & More Vai Book Follow Up | 02 May 2019 | 01:06:00 | |
The guys cross the streams and conjure one half of the #Guitarsoles podcast - Levi Clay back to the show. They discuss Levi’s recent video review of the Steve Vai book Vaideology, critiquing ideas and changing one's mind. They also crack open the mail sack answering email, and follow up with some suggestions on where to start with modal harmony. Episode Links Tom Monda - Thank You Scientist Show Links TGHP Facebook discussion group Live stream on Tom’s YT channel Beebs Smith | |||
| 75: Effective Practise - Motivating The Hard Stuff & Fractal Audio FM3 | 25 Apr 2019 | 01:08:09 | |
Beebs & Smith follow up on last week's Vaideology episode before discussing the latest big announcement from Fractal Audio. This weeks deep dive chat is on ways to practise guitar effectively, and in particular, motivating the discipline for the hard things that make long lasting change in playing. Episode Links Order An Amazing Cake From Cheryl :D Fractal Audio FM3 Announcement Show Links TGHP Facebook discussion group Live stream on Tom’s YT channel Beebs Smith
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| 74: Conflicting Vaideologies And The Modes Revisited | 18 Apr 2019 | 01:05:43 | |
This week the boys are back with a an emotionally charged and confusing discussion about a particular section in Steve Vai's long awaiting music theory book for guitar titled 'Vaideology'. They go back into the misty modal mines and talk modes and modal chord progressions as well as delving into some classic guitar magazines for the early 90s. This could get controversial...
Vai Book https://www.stevevaistore.com/products/vaideology-basic-music-theory-for-guitar-players
Show Links Live stream on Tom’s YT channel TGHP Facebook discussion group
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| 73: YouTube Copyright Madness & Dep Sub Gig Culture | 11 Apr 2019 | 01:26:12 | |
YouTube are enforcing some pretty awful (and sketchy) copyright restrictions on big guitar and music channels. The guys chat this over, and muse on what a good thing it is that there’s no ‘YouTube’ for podcasts…..yet. Deep dive topic this week is all about depping (subbing for our American friends). The culture, etiqutte, skillset, and various pro’s and cons. Episode Links Paul Davids YT Vid On Copyright Policy Rick Beato's YT Vid On Blockers Show Links TGHP Facebook discussion group Live stream on Tom’s YT channel Beebs Smith
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| 72: Inside Tracks w/ Andy Wood And Ben Eller On Junktown | 04 Apr 2019 | 02:11:41 | |
With the boys still trying to put their mind holes back together after the last inspiring visit from Andy Wood, he returns and this time brings with his his good buddy and partner in crime 'Uncle' Ben Eller. After a rowdy catch up and a thorough southern hazing from both barrels of the wily Knoxvillians the two git slingers take us through Andy's most recent guitar instrumental album 'Junktown'. Strap in for a track by track walkthrough including insights into the writing, recording and production process as well as some deep chat on the creative journey as a whole.
Links Andy Wood Junktown: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/junktown/1450417109 IG: https://www.instagram.com/andywoodmusic/?hl=en YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/andywoodmusic FB: https://www.facebook.com/awoodshreds/ Andy's Suhrs : https://www.suhr.com/instruments/andy-wood/
Ben Eller IG: https://www.instagram.com/benellerguitars/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/user/BenEllerGuitars FB: https://www.facebook.com/unclebeneller/ Dead And Lovely Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dead-and-lovely-horror-movie-podcast/id1225725051?mt=2 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BenEllerGuitars Show Links TGHP Facebook discussion group Live stream on Tom’s YT channel
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| 71: Legato Nerd Road Trip (with Tom Quayle) | 28 Mar 2019 | 00:57:05 | |
(Beware: This episode contains hardcore legato nerdery!) Beebee and Tom Quayle are enroute to the Jonathan Kreisberg/Nelson Veras gig and turn on the mics to pass the time. They discuss, guitar duos, legato technique, phrasing, seismic changes in technique, and also follow up on last week's episode, getting Tom’s thoughts on right hand technique influencing vocabulary. Please excuse the car engine noise, it does reduce significantly about half way through! Episode Links Show Links TGHP Facebook discussion group Old live stream on Tom’s YT channel Beebs
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| 169: Being A Guitar Chameleon & Swapping Stylistic Hats | 25 Sep 2022 | 01:01:14 | |
Tom's playing country, Beebs has started choobing and Dan doesn't know where Epsom is. Look what happens when the Dr isn't here! | |||
| 70: Role Of The Guitar Teacher In 2019 & Picking Technique Influencing Vocabulary (with Greg Stott) | 21 Mar 2019 | 01:40:20 | |
This week the guys are joined by Australian guitarist Greg Stoff. They discuss how the role of the in-person guitar teacher has changed during the online/YouTube age and how picking technique can influence, help or hinder vocabulary and line development. Episode Links:Greg Stott Recommended Players
Show Links TGHP Facebook discussion group Live stream on Tom’s YT channel Beebs Smith | |||
| 69: Josh Smith Interview - Modern Blues Touring & New Pedalboard | 14 Mar 2019 | 00:46:55 | |
Beebee, Smith and Tom Quayle catch up with the phenomenal modern blues player Josh Smith during his 2019 UK tour. Episode Links Show Links TGHP Facebook discussion group Old Live stream on Tom’s YT channel Rogue Links Beebs
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| 68: Norwegian In Nashville Shredding A Strandberg - Keven Eknes | 07 Mar 2019 | 01:16:11 | |
This week the guys catch up with Keven Eknes to talk about Berklee, LIPA, Instagram, social media, Strandberg and the Nashville scene for guitarists. Keven Eknes Show Links TGHP Facebook discussion group Live stream on Tom’s YT channel Beebs
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| 67: UK Jazz Conservatoire, Sky TV Guitar Star Competition, Cruise Ship Work (w/Gabriel Wareing) | 28 Feb 2019 | 00:49:10 | |
In their final leg of the trip Smith and Beebs catch up with Gabriel Wareing. They talk about his recent move to NY, studying jazz at the Royal Conservatoire Scotland, cruise ship guitar work and his involvement with Sky TV’s Guitar Star competition. This should be the last of the dodgy audio quality episodes for a while as we resume normal podcast service and start to roll out big updates to the show. As always, thanks for listening! Episode Links Gabriel Links Show Links TGHP Facebook discussion group Old Live stream on Tom’s YT channel Rogue Links Beebs Smith | |||
| 66: Wayne Krantz Interview - An Improviser's OS update, 55 Bar Home, New Record and More - New York Part 2 | 21 Feb 2019 | 00:45:51 | |
Beebee & Smith sit down in an empty (yet noisy!) NY coffee shop with the legendary Wayne Krantz to dig into practise, improvisation, artistry, ears and more. They discuss the background to Wayne's book 'An Improviser's OS', it's legacy and the upcoming 2nd edition/revision. Apologies for some background noise and a few jump cuts, the location based recording wasn't quite as clean as hoped! Hope you enjoy :)
Wayne's Links Show Links TGHP Facebook discussion group Old Live stream on Tom’s YT channel Beebs Smith | |||
| 65B: Tone Thrown, Fly Rigs, Performing On Unfamiliar Gear, Rudy's Clinic Follow Up | 14 Feb 2019 | 01:08:02 | |
Beebee, Smith and Willson reconvene to discuss how tone can positivley and negativley affect performance and the difficulties being ‘on it’ when playing unfamiliar or rental gear. They also ponder the romantic ideal of being able to sound comfortably like oneself through any rig in any situation. We also follow up on the New York Fibenare clinic and how the events of the last few weeks have inspired the guys. Show Links Live stream on Tom’s YT channel TGHP Facebook discussion group Rogue Links Beebs Smith Jake Willson | |||
| 65: Time Feel, Subdivisions, Picking Technique, NAMM FU - New York Part 1 (w/Jake Willson) | 07 Feb 2019 | 00:43:54 | |
Casual check in from a sub-zero New York City. It’s post namm, pre-Fibenare clinic and Beebs, Smith and Jake huddle together on a sofa (for platonic body warmth) to chat through the namm show and the upcoming Rudy’s event. As ever, they accidentally stumble into some meaty musical areas such as time feel and counting in difficult performance environments, rhythmic subdivisions with legato and right hand picking technique. Part 1 of our New York series. We have some seriously cool stuff coming over the next few episodes! Episode Links Music Reading For Guitar - David Oakes Mike Moreno - Picking Technique Lesson Show Links Live stream on Tom’s YT channel TGHP Facebook discussion group Rogue Links Beebs Smith
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| 64: Podcasting On A Plane - The Ultimate Air Guitar Hour, NAMM Diaries (w/Willson & Quayle) | 25 Jan 2019 | 01:21:34 | |
This week is another 'experimental' episode as the guys attempt to record an episode of the show at 37'000 feet on the way to California for the namm show. Inevitably the audio is poorer than usual (although Izotope RX worked it's magic to make it listenable) and invariably this is a gear related (and gin fuelled) episode where the guys discuss the airport drama getting their axes onboard, flying as a musician in general, the upcoming namm show gear and answer questions. | |||
| 63: Practising Habits, Pre-NAMM, New York Fibenare Clinic, Hamilton, Music Films (w/Jake Willson) | 17 Jan 2019 | 01:47:10 | |
Friend of the show Jake Willson returns for a reet banga! Smith and Beebs have nothing planned so they call in the big guns: Jake ‘2 L’s in Hell’ Willson. They talk about the hit musical he’s depping on ‘Hamilton’ before embarking on what is the longest intro detour the podcast has ever had. A passing comment about a movie trailer sends everyone tumbling down a discussion on ‘music films’, and how harmony and chord progressions, whilst toxic and uncool in the Top 40, routinely set the box office alight with recent chord-stuffed hits like The Greatest Showman, La La Land and A Star Is Born. The guys ponder the philosophy of art and its historical context, and Beebs can’t stop banging on about Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. When things get back on track discussion turns to the upcoming NAMM show travels and prep the guys are doing for the Fibenare clinic all 3 are giving at Rudy’s Music in NY. Jake and Beebs also reveal details of their incoming signature Fibenare models. The guys will be travelling for the new few weeks, so the usual schedule might be a bit skewed, but the intention is to keep the wheels on the podcast with new episodes. Fibenare Clinic Rudy’s Music New York TGHP Spotify Playlist Of Mentioned Music Will We Ever Run Out Of New Music - A Finite number of CDs Show Links TGHP Facebook discussion group Live stream on Tom’s YT channel Rogue Links Smith Jake Willson | |||
| 62: Seth Rosenbloom - New Album, Improvised And Sketched Out Soloing In Blues, Innovation And Tradition | 10 Jan 2019 | 01:12:29 | |
In the first guest episode of 2019 the boys get their January Blues on with the outstanding blues guitarist, Seth Rosenbloom. They talk about Seth’s career so far, working with Josh Smith, and his upcoming album Keep On Turning. Then it's off the deep end exploring improvised music in the studio, how much is sketched out vs totally free, song writing in the blues, and the impossible task of innovating yet simultaneously pleasing blues traditionalists. They also talk about social media, community credibility and much more. Thanks to Seth for coming on the show, check out his album Keep On Turning. There’s also a new TGHP Public Spotify Playlist, updated weekly with artists and songs that we appear or are recommended. Links all down below in the show notes! Episode Links
Show Links TGHP - Spotify Playlist Of Mentioned Music Live stream on Tom’s YT channel Rogues Beebs | |||
| 168: The Boys Are Back In Town | 09 Sep 2022 | 01:12:50 | |
The lads dust off the rust for a big catchup and (fingers crossed) a proper return to podding. | |||
| 61: A Brief History Of The Podcast, Looking Back At 2018, 2019 Guitar Resolutions | 04 Jan 2019 | 00:55:13 | |
Happy New Year! A groggy start to the new year for the boys as life quickly kicks off again after the holiday season. The boys give you a little history of how the podcast came to life, as well as looking back over the past year and discussing favourite moments as well as lessons learned along the way. They also get on board with the new year, new you mantra and dicuss their non year resolutions and goals for the coming year, both personal and podcast related. Enjoy!
Show Links Live stream on Tom’s YT channel TGHP Facebook discussion group
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| 60: Christmas Special - Wayne Krantz Masterclass Video w/guest Neil Jones, Tom Qualye, Dave Brons | 27 Dec 2018 | 01:13:03 | |
Ho ho ho it’s TGHP Christmas special! Well, when we say special, we mean a casual show where we invite a bunch of friends around for beers and turn the microphones on. Apologies for weaker than usual audio quality and edit (everyone had coughs), however there’s a lot of fun content flying around so hope you enjoy it :) I hope everyone out there has had plenty of festive fun, and normal service will resume next week! Episode LinksWayne Krantz Berklee Masterclass - Posted in the discussion group by Rodolpho Amarel de Almeida Wayne Krantz - An Improvisers OS Show LinksLive stream on Tom’s YT channel TGHP Facebook discussion group Rogue LinksBeebs Smith Quayle Dave Brons Neil Jones
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| 59: CST Article, Jazz Elitism, Methodology w/ Tom Quayle | 20 Dec 2018 | 01:11:27 | |
Following a hot potato of a Jazz article written by Ethan Iverson Dan, Beebs and friend of the show Tom Quayle sit down aroudn the microphones to have a good old jazz rant.... ahem... discussion. They discuss the idea of recieved wisdom, how to develop an understanding of jazz harmony and improvisation and equally how to pass the information on. Of course there is a little bit of a rant about elitism in there for good mix. Enjoy!
Show Links Original Article #11 Transcriptions https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyDW--JiQ31af4zPaNqKotQ Live stream on Tom’s YT channel TGHP Facebook discussion group
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| 58: Ant Law: Studying At Berklee, New Album, 4ths Tuning, Beat It Solo Horror Stories | 13 Dec 2018 | 01:33:28 | |
This week Smith and Beebee sit in the virtual arm chairs with UK modern jazz monster Ant Law, for one of the most banterful episodes yet. They discuss Ant’s career, new album ‘Life I Know’, and his experience studying at Berklee. The guys trade Beat It Solo horror stories and of course, Ant’s unorthodox 4ths tuning (yes different to TQ!) results in Beebs dragging up THE question... Despite no alcohol being involved, things all get a bit Stella Artois’ By Starlight…Ant takes over the 3 Questions We Ask Everyone turning things into a game of Snog, Marry, Avoid...tune in to find out who Beebee would lock headstocks with.
Ant's Warez Ant's Recommended Players Show Links Live stream on Tom’s YT channel TGHP Facebook discussion group Rogue Links Beebs Smith | |||
| 57: Phil Short Interview: Guitar Idol, Guthrie Controversy, 'Lick Creep' | 06 Dec 2018 | 01:12:17 | |
This week Dan and Beebs are joined by fellow guitar bro Phil Short. The boys discuss Phil's Guitar Idol 1st place win in 2016 including the process of getting the final and jamming with the Quayle on the night. The chat also turns to the inevitable 'Guthrie' comments online, teachint at BIMM, what is a lick and having that eureka moment when it comes to playing changes. Enjoy!
Phil Short https://www.licklibrary.com/store/phil-short/57492/51-modern-jazz-funk-rock-licks
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Smith https://www.licklibrary.com/tutors/dan-smith
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| 56: Hardcore Harmony Huge Follow Up, Line 6 HX Stomp & Dan’s Purple Helmet (w/Tom Quayle) | 29 Nov 2018 | 01:52:11 | |
TL:DL - Hardcore Harmony Reflections. Dan handles something terrible and has a fancy new purple helmet. Beebee busts his string and stomps on a model. Tom buys a house and also a graphics card lit enough to power Pixar productions. Together however, the guys combine to reflect on the difficulties of politely & robustly discussing ideas in public. Tom then takes us even deeper down the theory hole for another massive episode discussing the organisation of jazz harmony both in the mind and on the fretboard. Have they stumbled across the most compact answer to the "HOW DUZ I JASS?" equation? Btw. Don't be fooled if things occasionally sound heated, this is an intellectual pleasure playground for all. The real heat starts at TGH curry evenings when politics and religion are the usual debate! 😂 Once more, a big old disclaimer, this is NOT a lesson! Just friends mulling over ideas and differing opinions, but if you want to follow along with the nonsense, check out the charts to the tunes the guys use as examples. So strap in and fill your earholes with more TGHP goodness. Episode Links Last weeks show with the awesome Jens Larsen Tom's Harmony & Modal Tutorials Beebee's Pathways To Jazz Tutorials Autumn Leaves Mark Levine - The Jazz Theory Book The Berklee Book of Jazz Harmony - Joe Mulholland & Tom Hojnacki Chord Scale Theory - Barry Nettles & Richard Graff Show Links TGHP Facebook discussion group Live stream on Tom’s YT channel Rogue Links Beebs Smith Quayle
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| 55: Jens Larsen - Harmonic Analysis & Chord Scale Theory (with Tom Quayle) | 22 Nov 2018 | 01:02:48 | |
This week Beebs, Smith and Quayle welcome back YouTube jazz educator Jens Larsen to discuss their approaches to harmonic analysis, chord scale theory and tonal centres. This episode is not a lesson, much more of a discussion of ideas and gets pretty heavy into the weeds with the considerations of jazz harmony - but we know you guys love this deep nerd stuff! So grab yourselves a massive coffee, a chart for the standard There Will Never Be Another You (if you want to follow along with some of the back and forth) and smash that play button! Episode Links & Pictures: Jens’ Warez YT Jazz Guitar Insiders Facebook Group Modern Jazz Guitar Concepts - Jens’ New Book Useful Links Beebee’s Pathways To Jazz Tutorial Berklee book of Jazz Harmony - Mulholland & Hojnacki Chord Scale Theory - Graf & Nettles Show Links Live stream on Tom’s YT channel TGHP Facebook discussion group Rogue Links Beebs Smith Quayle
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| 54: Ben Eunson Interview - New York Jazz Scene, New Album Crowdfunder, Modern vs Traditional Jazz Language | 15 Nov 2018 | 01:13:35 | |
This Week the boys sit down with cheerful Aussie and monster jazz guitarist Ben Eunson. Ben grew up in Melbourne Australia but moved to New York to study jazz and as a result has become a household name in the New York jazz scene. We chat about his move from down under to the US and the educational differences, about his upcoming album and its current kickstarter crowdfunding project as well as discussing how to find your voice in modern jazz versus walking the traditional path to obtaining jazz language. Ben also answers a few listener questions as well as 'the 3 questions we ask everyone but have only asked Andy Wood'. Big thanks to Ben for coming on and there is still time to contribute to his Kickstarter. The link is below. Lets get his music out there!
Enjoy guys!
Ben Eunson ACE Album Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beneunson/ben-eunson-ace Website: http://www.beneunson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beneunsonmusic FB Artist Page: https://www.facebook.com/beneunsonmusic
Show Links Live stream on Tom’s YT channel TGHP Facebook discussion group
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| 53: Mark Lettieri Interview - Solo Albums, Snarky Puppy, Instagram Fame, The Cracks Between Rock and Jazz | 08 Nov 2018 | 00:58:02 | |
This week Beebs and Smith catch up with the incredible Mark Lettieri. Funk, jazz, rock, (baritone even!) you name it Mark pulls from a diverse range of influences, bringing his own unique voice on the instrument to grammy award winning super group Snarky Puppy, a whole host of session credits and of course his fantastic solo albums. Mark's also a lovely chap to boot and the guys had a great time chewing the six string fat for an hour or so. They get into the weeds about writing, working out parts, fretboard visualisation, instagram, identity and living in the cracks between rock and jazz. Enjoy Guys!
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Show Links Live stream on Tom’s YT channel TGHP Facebook discussion group
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| 52: Mental Health and Guitar Identity, Beebee's Journey, Dan Boss Katana Convert | 01 Nov 2018 | 02:39:55 | |
This week the guys get deep and personal, discussing some of the mental health issues that can affect musicians and their guitar playing identities. Beebs candidly shares his experience of the last several years dealing with depression and anxiety and how it relates to his musical history and guitar playing. He also reflects on how he met and got involved with TGH boys, falling back in love with guitar and how after strongly resisting for 13 years, he finally caught the jazz bug. They also talk about confidence, ego, the importance of community, musical friendships and seeing people IRL, not just online. Other stuff: Dan has joined the Boss Katana club, and they also tweak the show format rounding off answering listener questions from Instagram. Show Links Live stream on Tom’s YT channel TGHP Facebook discussion group Rogue Links Beebs Smith | |||
| 167: Where Does Tone Come From? New Steve Vai Album | 17 Feb 2022 | 00:42:58 | |
Well Covid has now done a clean sweep on the TGH boys, with everyone now having had it! So Dan is away whilst Tom, Jake and Beebs reunite to discuss the “Tonewoods” issue. This recently cropped up again due to a fascinating youtube series by James Lil. Tom also discusses his upcoming live masterclasses and they all chew over Steve Vai’s new album “Inviolate” In this week's extended Patreon edit: The guys discuss latin/boss comping patterns and legato phrasing ideas. If you enjoy the show please consider supporting the podcast over on Patreon, where you can get some fantastic extra TGHP content! You can also now pick up t-shirts, mugs and other merch from our TeeSpring store. Episode Links Where Does Tone Come From In An Electric Guitar (James Lil) Where Does Sustain Come From In An Electric Guitar Solo - Beebs & Tom’s Fretboard Learning App Dan’s Hybrid Picking Essentials Lesson Jake’s JTC Melodic Minor Masterclass TGHP Show Links Old Live stream on Tom’s YT channel
Beebs Quayle Jake Willson Dan Smith | |||
| 51: Crowdfunding Journey/Etiquette, CAGED Round Up, Dave Brons' 2nd Album, Jake Willson Phrasing Masterclass | 25 Oct 2018 | 01:23:37 | |
This week Beebs and Dan are joined by recurring characters and good friends of the podcast Dave Brons and Jake Willson. The guys discuss the process of crowdfunding an album and the triumphs and pitfalls along the way. After a 3 week journey down the CAGED rabbit hole Beebs and Dan reflect on what they have learned and put the subject to bed… for now. Jake reveals his brand new self-produced phrasing masterclass for JTC, and talks us through what it’s like taking on the role of cameraman/producer.
Episode Links Dave Brons - Album #2 Campaign Jake Willson - JTC New Release
Show Links Live stream on Tom’s YT channel TGHP Facebook discussion group
Rogue Links Beebs
Smith
Jake Willson
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| 50: Guitar Trade Shows, Beebs In China, Gear & Creativity | 18 Oct 2018 | 01:01:28 | |
Beebs is on location in Shanghai at the China Music 2018 show. After day two, and a night of eating Hairy Shanghai Crab Sperm, Beebs sits down with Smith to record an intercontinental episode. The guys talk about the guitar/trade show experience and then how gear can inspire creativity. Excuse the somewhat muffled whisper in Beebs' sound quality. This was recorded in a hotel room at 3am Shanghai time! Show LinksLive stream on Tom’s YT channel Rogue Links BEEBEE SMITH | |||
| 49: Martin Miller Interview, CAGED Epic Finale, Improvisation and Audiation | 11 Oct 2018 | 01:23:12 | |
While Dan is away gigging Beebee catches up with Tom Quayle and Martin Miller in the midst of their UK run of Ibanez Clinics. They discuss the touring life and Martin’s upcoming projects before delving into the differences and similarities between their visualisation methods, in what is the epic conclusion to the recent run of episodes on CAGED and fretboard visualisation. Episode Links Martin’s Improvisational Masterclass Tom Quayle’s Visualising the Fretboard Tutorial Beebee’s - Pathways to Jazz - Tools For (re)Learning the Fretboard Martin’s Warez Youtube Live Band Session Videos Ibanez Martin Miller MM1 Signature Guitar Show Links Live stream on Tom’s YT channel TGHP Facebook discussion group Rogue Links Beebs Tom Smith
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| 48: Levi Clay Interview - Epic CAGED Fretboard Visualisation Discussion | 04 Oct 2018 | 01:36:40 | |
This week the boys sit down with Levi Clay to chat about his work as a professional transcriber, and also continue the CAGED discussion. They attempt to find the differences and similarities between CAGED and the root note/geometric interval mapping as used by Quayle, Beebs and (for the most part) Smith. This has unintentionally become part II of an epic trilogy on CAGED and fretboard visualisation. Although Beebs can’t promise this is last time he will utter FV.....it does conclude next week with another super special guest! It’ll be like Return of the Jedi but less Ewoks and more music theory. Also they do a news.. Fender are advertising with citywide blockbuster movie billboards?! Whaaa? Episode Links Fender Advertising With City Billboards!? Show Links Live stream on Tom’s YT channel TGHP Facebook discussion group Rogue Links
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| 47: Time Management/Plate Spinning, Learning Tunes, CAGED System Ponderings, Ears, Teaching Ethic | 27 Sep 2018 | 01:18:17 | |
Another early morning podcast recording the the boys. So much so that we discuss time management and the plate spinning of being a self employed guitarist working in multiple fields. There's a deep dive into the pros and cons of the CAGED system, a brief trip to greggs and some talk of playing mindset and what works for the individual. | |||
| 46: What Makes An Artist? with Tom Quayle (Andy Wood Episode FU) | 20 Sep 2018 | 01:28:06 | |
Tom, Smith and Beebs follow up some of the points raised in Andy Wood episode with a deep (and at times very personal) discussion about what makes an artist today. Oh yea..and the problems of male moose knuckle. Episode Notes German music reviews: Manu & Davide Tom Melodic Minor Improvisation Tom & Martin UK Ibanez Tour Dates Show LinksLive stream on Tom’s YT channel TGHP Facebook discussion group Rogue Links BEEBEE SMITH QUAYLE
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| 45: Legato Technique Troubles, Bigsby T-Type, Boss Katana 50, Deciding What To Practice? | 13 Sep 2018 | 01:13:17 | |
Beebs & Smith break their rule again and briefly talk about gear before Beebs shares a specific legato technique problem accidentally discovered since the Everest break. This weeks trip down the rabbit hole is all about deciding what to practice and developing those squishy creative skills like aural, phrasing and writing etc and how to nurture them in ourselves and others. Beebs does not die during this episode!
Episode Links Kreisberg & Veras Duo In Leeds Dan's New Guitar - Bigsby On A T-Type
Show Links Live stream on Tom’s YT channel TGHP Facebook discussion group
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| 44: Andy Wood Interview - Crafting A Musical Story And The Internet GuitCoin Arms Race | 06 Sep 2018 | 01:56:49 | |
Strap in guys, this might be the longest, deepest and best show yet! Beebs & Smith sit down with the face and heart melting Andy Wood to discuss his musical journey, mandolin vs guitar fretboard visualization, telling stories with your art, philosophy of improvisation, integrity, and a million other inspirational things. Everyone had a blast recording this episode, huge thanks to Andy for coming on! Links MentionedBill Munroe - bluegrass pinoeer Joey Landreth/Kirk Fletcher TPS Andy’s Wares & SoshulzCaught Between The Truth And The Lie Cracking The Code Feature On Andy Show LinksLive stream on Tom’s YT channel The Rogues BEEBEE SMITH QUAYLE | |||
| 43: Fighting The Piano Player, Old vs New Vocab, Putting Music Theory In An Order? | 30 Aug 2018 | 00:49:04 | |
This week the guys experiment recording whilst on instagram live. What could possibly go wrong?! Content wise, they finally make sense of the podcast numbering system, Dan has a new axe on the way whilst Beebs is shaking virtual maracas dressed as Batman. In other news they talk about how to play with a piano player in a duo/trio situation, re-imagining tunes you've played a million times, old vs new vocab and just what/how should we approach it. Finally they take some live questions and try to put music theory in some kind of order to learn! Things are a little shorter than usual as Beebs had to nip-n-tuck to save the edit ;O Episode Links & Pictures:Matt Munisteri - The Roots of Jazz Course Gilad Hekselman - Jazz Heaven Lesson Show LinksLive stream on Tom’s YT channel TGHP Facebook discussion group Rogue LinksBEEBEE SMITH
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| 42: Taking A Break From Playing? Practising Standards & Dan's Upside Down Rants 1 - Extra Minutes e22 | 23 Aug 2018 | 01:00:24 | |
With a very hairy Beebs returning from Mt. Everest the guys talk about taking a break from playing guitar. Can it be a useful thing to get space, recharge ideas and rebuild enthusiam? Things then turn to practising through the basics of a Jazz Standard, before Dan reads out a very strange Facebook 'guitarist wanted' ad that has him all triggered. Episode LinksMatt Munisteri - The Roots of Jazz Online Course Show Linkswww.youtube.com/tq105 - the live stream show on Tom’s channel www.theguitarhour.libsyn.com - the podcast feed www.facebook.com/theguitarhour https://www.facebook.com/groups/1951269681550337/ - TGH Facebook Discussion Group BEEBEE SMITH | |||
| 166: Vibrato, Tone Production & Ibanez AZES | 06 Jan 2022 | 01:16:54 | |
Beebee is awol (jetlag, covid, excuses, excuses), so the Quayle, Smith, Willson power trio hold the pod fort. There’s some discussion of the new Ibanez AZES models before a big ass deep dive into vibrato and tone production. Patreon Extra minutes: Dan might be bored with his own playing, and are you not playing what you’re hearing? If you enjoy the show please consider supporting the podcast over on Patreon, where you can get some fantastic extra TGHP content! You can also now pick up t-shirts, mugs and other merch from our TeeSpring store. Episode Links Solo - Beebs & Tom’s Fretboard Learning App Dan’s Hybrid Picking Essentials Lesson Jake’s JTC Melodic Minor Masterclass TGHP Show Links Old Live stream on Tom’s YT channel
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| 41: Danny Short Interview - Education, Sight Reading, Typical Reading Gigs, Approaching Charts/Parts, Gear, Getting Work And Staying Working - Extra Minutes E21 | 16 Aug 2018 | 01:18:13 | |
Hi Guys. Dan here truly wearing the Daddy pants as Beebee is finishing up his mountain retreat but the team will reunited next week. This week however I invited my good friend Mr. Danny Short on the show. I have depped for Danny on a couple of shows recently and wanted to get him on to talk about his work as a reading guitarist in London on the west end as well as other things. Its a really insightful chat about the work ethic and world of a reading guitarist today so I hope you enjoy it. | |||
| 40: Beebs NGD, Dan Does Dusty, Working For Free?, Passion To Pound Ratio, Stylistic Work Ethic - Extra Minutes e20 | 09 Aug 2018 | 00:59:35 | |
After the excitement of the Michael Dolce interview just minutes before, and the looming departure of Beebee’s mountain holiday... Dan and Beebee meander through some loose ends and talk about Beebee’s new guitar, Dan’s experience depping on Dusty Springfield The Musical and how to gain experience for those kind of situations. The boys also discuss whether you should work for free, going professional as a guitarist and the balancing act that comes with it as well Dan overhearing some horn players discussing their stylistic work ethics. | |||
| 39: Michael Dolce Interview - The Voice, Work Ethic, Improvisation Psychology, Original Music + THE THUNDERBOOM! Extra Minutes E19 | 02 Aug 2018 | 00:59:13 | |
Dan and Beebs sit down (remotely) with Aussie guitarist Michael Dolce to talk all things guitar. Michael is an incredible tasy and melodic player with various guitar projects in the works. Perhaps most notably playing guitar in the band for The Voice Austrailia. We pick his brains about what it's like working in that high pressure world as wel as maintaining his own original music and improvisational skills. Disclaimer - Beebs is away at the time of editing and the resonsibility has fallen upon the manc shoulders of Dan. He has one job. See podcast intro for full story... | |||