Explore every episode of the podcast The Steve Stine Podcast
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| Music Lives Between The Notes, Not Just On The Page | 06 Nov 2025 | 00:21:01 | |
What if your next gig felt clear before you even picked up the guitar? Steve walks through his complete prep system for tackling a massive score like Jesus Christ Superstar with a small ensemble and tight rehearsal window, turning complexity into confident, musical performance. Thanks for being here!! I will continue to do my best to bring you the best, most informative guitar discussions to help you along your guitar journey! The more you share this podcast with others, the more I can continue to grow this channel and offer the best information and advice I can to you. Links: Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
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| Five Hidden Practice Mistakes That Hold Guitarists Back | 30 Oct 2025 | 00:13:55 | |
Stuck practicing the same riffs and wondering why your playing won’t budge? We dig into the real reasons progress stalls and share a step-by-step way to turn scattered effort into steady gains. This isn’t about buying another pedal or memorizing another scale shape. It’s about practicing with intention, tightening your groove, and building a system that exposes weaknesses, connects skills, and keeps you accountable with honest feedback. Thanks for being here!! I will continue to do my best to bring you the best, most informative guitar discussions to help you along your guitar journey! The more you share this podcast with others, the more I can continue to grow this channel and offer the best information and advice I can to you. Links: Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
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| Strings, Stages, and Smiling: My Guitar Journey | 21 Aug 2025 | 00:17:14 | |
What does it really take to build a sustainable career in music while maintaining your sanity and relationships? In this revealing episode, Steve Stine pulls back the curtain on his musical journey and sets the record straight about a common misconception. Thanks for being here!! I will continue to do my best to bring you the best, most informative guitar discussions to help you along your guitar journey! The more you share this podcast with others, the more I can continue to grow this channel and offer the best information and advice I can to you. Links: Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
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| Playing Onstage for the First Time with Steve Stine | 23 Jun 2022 | 00:14:10 | |
We all get to experience a lot of FIRSTS in our lives and one of the most awkward situations we may encounter is standing on stage with uncertainty. Most performers encounter this on their first time performing on stage. And even Steve who is an expert experienced this quandary on his debut as an onstage performer. In today's episode, Steve will answer one of the most frequently asked topics which is all about the first time performing on stage. He will share his experience around this, as well as some tips on overcoming this awkward situation. Check out this episode now and learn some tips that may help you perform better on stage! Highlights:
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| Behind the Creative Process of Music Production with Jim Hustwit | 09 Jun 2022 | 00:54:28 | |
“The pressure that we put on ourselves to create a masterpiece actually in itself, stifles creativity. If you're putting yourself under pressure, it's really hard to just be creative and let it flow.” - Jim Hustwit In today’s episode of Steve Stine's Podcast, we are joined by Jim Hustwit. He's a music producer, composer, and songwriter, scoring and producing music for singers, songwriters, television, film, and theater. He has written and produced music for Rehearsal Production Music, Sony ATV, and many others. He's also a member of the marketing team that helped "Crazy Frog" become the #1 hit on the Billboard charts. As of the moment, he runs LARP Music, which we're going to be talking a lot about today, which way he works on music for sync placements for film, TV shows, trailers, commercials, all sites, all sorts of different things. Highlights:
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| Fretboard Shortcuts for String Bends with Steve Stine | 26 May 2022 | 00:18:56 | |
In today's episode, Steve's going to show this one idea in the first position of pentatonic (any scale) and learning to visualize and then being able to move that wherever you want to go. Tune in to this episode and play your guitar the best you can! Highlights:
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| How To Do String Bending the Right Way with Steve Stine | 12 May 2022 | 00:21:24 | |
In today’s episode, Steve is going to show you the right way to do string bending because you’re not just guitar playing, but you are actually trying to make music sound like music! Highlights:
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| Learning to Groove and Create Better Rhythm with Steve Stine | 28 Apr 2022 | 00:30:49 | |
In today’s episode, Steve's going to show you easy ways to create rhythm and groove when you play guitar so you can sound great when you play your favorite songs and have more fun with your guitar! Highlight:
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| Simple Pain-Free Way to Play More Chords with Steve Stine | 14 Apr 2022 | 00:27:53 | |
In today’s episode, Steve will break Shell Voicing down for you to know exactly why they're important and how to use them. Shell Voicing is commonly seen in jazz, but it can be used in a variety of settings and he'll teach you how to do it. This episode will help you discover, learn, and play true simplistic shell voicing for dominant, major, and minor seventh chords! Highlights:
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| The Mysteries of Music Composition: Things You Need to Know with Mika Tyyskä | 31 Mar 2022 | 00:39:41 | |
“When you start making a full song, it opens a lot of mysteries that you want to figure out.” - Mika Tyyskä To be a professional composer, one must have years of training, experience, and a fundamental understanding of music theory. This isn't to say that you can't learn to be a good composer without putting in tens of thousands of hours of work. Anyone can learn to make music, but how far you go depends on your objectives. While some people may compose music without understanding all of the subtleties of the profession, you'll go a lot further if you grasp a few essential abilities. Want to know the good news? This podcast is made for you! Our latest guest for today’s episode is Mika Tyyskä. He talks about what he does when he starts composing and you can get some good advice from him! He is a composer, musician, guitarist, and animator. He is best known for his work with animated guitarist Mr. Fastfinger. He released 5 instrumental albums and a bunch of other releases. He loves to create worlds with sounds and push the boundaries. He kind of approaches guitar playing like an animator. The notes only become music when you make them breathe. In his book; drama, atmosphere, feeling, and storytelling are the most important aspects of music. In addition to making music, he loves to share and teach what he learned along the way. Tune in to this episode and learn how to develop your skill and ability as a composer! Highlights:
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| Understanding the Concept of CAGED Soloing with Steve Stine | 17 Mar 2022 | 00:50:25 | |
In today's episode, Steve Stine answers some questions regarding the usage of the CAGED system. Aside from that, he will also give some updates for his webinar jams and the upcoming IGPA Summit. Tune in to this episode and keep strumming!
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| Cover Songs: How to Stand Out While Showcasing Your Own Talent with Brian Hollenbeck | 24 Feb 2022 | 00:43:19 | |
Singing popular cover songs can be a lot of fun; it's a fantastic way to get your audience's attention while also allowing you to show off your talent and personalize the song. In today's episode, we are joined by Brian Hollenbeck, also known as Brian HBK. He is a member of Hairball, a band that covers songs on another whole level and his position is bass/vocals. It’s safe to say HBK was bitten by the music bug at a very early age. His home growing up was filled with music. Many hours were spent lying on the living room floor in front of the stereo speakers playing records by people like Three Dog Night, The Beatles, Foreigner, and many others. His uncle played him KISS Alive II, then he heard Led Zeppelin and that was it…there was no turning back. He dreamed of getting to play and sing in front of people. He joined his first bar band at the age of 15 and has had the privilege of playing on different stages across North America ever since. Tune in to this podcast now and learn how to cover songs without losing your own trait as an artist. Highlights:
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| Basic Steps to Ear Training with Steve Stine | 10 Feb 2022 | 00:25:46 | |
In today’s episode, we will be discussing some simple ways to develop your ability to hear chords, chord movements, and melodies, and explore them on your fretboard. This is a great place for you to get started if you’re not very good at your training even though you might be amazing at other things, but maybe you’re just not very good at ear training or you just started, or maybe you have students that would want to learn ear training. Tune in and learn the basic steps needed! Highlights:
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| Your 30 Minutes of Guitar Practice Can Be More Effective Than You Think | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:10:02 | |
Setting up the proper mindset for guitar practice transforms how effectively you use your available time. We explore strategies to optimize practice sessions regardless of whether you have 20 minutes or 2 hours to play. Thanks for being here!! I will continue to do my best to bring you the best, most informative guitar discussions to help you along your guitar journey! The more you share this podcast with others, the more I can continue to grow this channel and offer the best information and advice I can to you. Links: Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
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| Improve Your Picking with Songs You Love with Steve Stine | 27 Jan 2022 | 00:17:08 | |
This episode is great for you if you want to learn how to play unique chords with open strings and how you can switch between them effectively while picking. In today's episode, we will be looking at "Love Is On The Way" by Saigon Kick. Tune in to this episode and improve your picking with songs close to your heart! Highlights:
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| Theory of Music with Tommy Armstrong-Leavitt | 13 Jan 2022 | 01:00:09 | |
“If you don't figure out by ear you’re doing yourself a disservice because you’re not gonna able to reason through things without referencing something.” - Tommy Armstrong-Leavitt Music teachers employ a variety of approaches to assist pupils in learning to play a musical instrument. Learning to sight-read music and learning to play by ear are the two main methods. Each method has advantages and disadvantages, but which method helps students learn to play an instrument more easily, quickly, and proficiently? Tommy Armstrong-Leavitt has some suggestions for you. Tune in to this episode, learn about music approaches, and hit that subscribe button! If you like this podcast, don’t forget to share it with your friends! Highlights:
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| 3 Must-Know Practice Tips in Guitar Playing with Steve Stine | 30 Dec 2021 | 00:07:16 | |
Practice is one of the most important keys to mastering a talent or skill and this is also applicable in playing guitar. Practicing can increase your mastery exponentially especially if you do it on a daily basis. In this episode, Steve Stine will share 3 practices that may help you in mastering guitar playing. He will also share some tips and some of his experiences in guitar playing. If you want to improve your guitar skills this year, give this episode a try! Highlights:
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| The Role of Music In Our Lives with David Wallimann | 16 Dec 2021 | 00:53:56 | |
“Listening is not just a music too, it’s life experiences and things that affect you.” - David Wallimann Music has the ability to change people's emotions and feelings in a matter of seconds. It has the ability to reduce stress, discomfort, difficulty, and distraction while also bringing happiness and peace into our daily lives. Music has the ability to bring people together in different ways. In today’s episode, we are joined by David Wallimann, who has one of the most popular guitar channels on YouTube with over 200,000 subscribers there. As well as his popularity as a guitar educator, David is a composer and recording artist who has collaborated with the likes of Dweezil Zappa. David has his own guitar courses available at GuitarPlayback.com as well as a free Music Theory DNA course for guitarists at GuitarInfusion.com. Now, anyone searching for guitar tuition will probably have heard the name David Wallimann. David is known for his distinctive sense of humor and his ability to capture his audience. His accomplishments when it comes to guitar skills, composing music, or teaching speak for themselves. Tune in to this episode and hit that subscribe button! If you like this podcast, don’t forget to share it with your friends! Highlights:
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| Episode 2: Music as an Art Not a Theory with Owen Grover | 03 Dec 2021 | 00:32:05 | |
Music is beyond experiencing what’s on the surface, beyond what is written, it is beyond hearing alone. When you are able to embody music to who you really are is art itself, being able to experience it with personal insights and experiences makes music even more meaningful and authentic. There are so many tools and theories out there to help you connect with music, but these tools and theories can not really connect you in depth with what the music is all about. But there is also a wonderful way to share your art and music with others through certain platforms where you can be genuinely listened to. In today’s episode, we are joined by Owen Grover. He is the CEO of TrueFire Studios, one of the biggest music education brands out there, with 4 main brands: Artistworks.com: an online music platform focused on making learning affordable and easy. The platform has over 50k lessons, 35+ teachers, and has taught tens of thousands of students in 80+ countries. TrueFire: a digital guitar lessons platform that has collaborated with 300+ top artists and educators, and has over 40k video lessons available. FaderPro: an online music education platform focused on electronic dance music that has teamed up with big names like Nicky Romero. JamPlay: a leading resource for learning to play the guitar and bass online that has over 500k customers and 300k followers across social media. Owen also helped produce the Concert for Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden, which raised over $55 million for victims of Hurricane Sandy. Owen is also known for building Pocket Casts, an Australian-born podcasting app. To get a feel for Owen, here’s an interview he did on the PodNews Podcast about the podcasting industry. Tune in to this episode and hit that subscribe button! If you like this podcast, don’t forget to share it with your friends! Highlights:
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| Reinventing Music through Digital Technology with Owen Grover | 18 Nov 2021 | 00:34:08 | |
“Technology is gonna absolutely reinvent the way we think about, create, compose, distribute, and listen to music.” - Owen Grover Technology is all around us. As a result, it is unsurprising that it has had a significant impact on twentieth-century music. It has changed the way music is transmitted, preserved, heard, performed, and composed, but one thing remains constant: the sense of togetherness. How is it maintained all throughout? In today’s episode, we are joined by Owen Grover. He is the CEO of TrueFire Studios, one of the biggest music education brands out there, with 4 main brands: Artistworks.com, TrueFire, FaderPro, and JamPlay. Owen also helped produce the Concert for Sandy Relief at Madison Square Garden, which raised over $55 million for victims of Hurricane Sandy. Owen is also known for building Pocket Casts, an Australian-born podcasting app. Tune in to this episode and hit that subscribe button! If you like this podcast, don’t forget to share it with your friends! Highlights:
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| Alternate Picking vs Economy Picking with Steve Stine | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:21:58 | |
Guitar picking techniques are designed to maximize picking efficiency and to assure higher speed with fewer strokes. What is the best picking technique for playing scales on the guitar, is it alternate picking, or economy picking? Learn how to enhance your speed and learn how these picking techniques will help you improve your playing. In today’s episode, Steve Stine is going to show you the difference between alternate picking and economy picking, how they work and how it benefits your guitar playing. Tune in to this episode and don’t forget to subscribe! Highlights:
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| Experiencing Life through Music with Brett Ecklund | 14 Oct 2021 | 00:35:46 | |
“This long line of my story is just experiencing something, and then moving on to another experience and kind of just it, just allowing the music, following the music, leading wherever it serendipitously takes me.” -Brett Ecklund In today’s episode, we are joined by Brett Ecklund. He has a passion for writing, recording, teaching, and performing music. He has written well over 500 original songs in all styles, for multiple instruments, and has done professional studio recordings in Kansas City, Nashville, Austin, and Southern California. For the last quarter-century, Brett has had the honor and privilege of mentoring thousands of music lovers of all ages in the fine art of music theory and modern technique and its practical application to the guitar. His teaching credits include the National Guitar Summer Workshop and the University of Texas, along with numerous other schools of music and retail instrument outlets. Besides the countless concerts that Brett has performed in theaters and clubs of all sizes, he has also played for capacity crowds on tours of amphitheaters across the midwest and has made appearances on radio and local television. His intention is to share himself musically with all who will listen and leave a lasting impression on his life’s work. Listen to this podcast and learn how your passion can be the trigger to reach your dreams! Highlights:
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| On Becoming a Genuine Artist with Brent Paschke | 30 Sep 2021 | 00:51:53 | |
When you are being true to yourself, you are completely honest with what you feel, deeply value, and desire. It also means communicating your feelings wholeheartedly both with yourself and others, allowing your truth to flow through you, your music, and into the world. In today's episode of the Steve Stine Guitar Podcast, we will be joined by Brent Paschke. He is a guitarist, producer, songwriter, and author based in Los Angeles, California. He is best known as Pharrell Williams’ guitarist, having worked with the singer/songwriter/producer since 2001. Paschke accompanies Williams in the studio and on tour, and his guitar performances appear on such Pharrell projects as G I R L (2015 Grammy winner for Best Urban Contemporary Album) and Hidden Figures: The Album (2017 Golden Globe nominee for Best Original Score). Brent has also worked with Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Chris Brown, New Kids on the Block, Kelly Clarkson, Chris Brown, and many other artists. Tune in to this podcast now! Highlights:
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| Part 2: The Profound Meaning of Music with Joel Stevenett | 17 Sep 2021 | 00:42:51 | |
Music has the ability to enhance the mind as well. There are numerous things to listen to and pay attention to in music. Music has the ability to lift someone's spirits, stimulate them, or soothe and rest them. Music also allows us to feel nearly or potentially all of the emotions we experience in our life, which is crucial. In today's episode of Steve Stine Guitar Podcast, we will be joined by Joel Stevenett. Originally from Alberta, Canada, drummer Joel Stevenett spent over ten years in Nashville before his eventual move to Salt Lake City where he currently lives and works as a first-call session drummer. During his years in Nashville, Joel found himself on the road with such acts as JoDee Messina, The Wilkinsons, and SHeDAISY, among others. His recording credits include the recording of Sony Playstation, XBOX, and Nintendo Wii video game soundtracks, including popular titles like Twisted Metal Head-On, Dance Dance Revolution, and Disney’s Ultimate Band. Joel’s inventive and physical flair can be heard on numerous TV theme songs such as the NBA and The Today Show as well as movie soundtracks like Meet Joe Black, August Rush, and Along Came Polly. Tune in to this podcast now and learn about Joel’s journey in the music industry and how the pandemic affected him and his career.
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| Exploring Guitar Versatility: Miguel Navarro's Path Across Classical, Tango, and Rock | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:22:07 | |
What happens when curiosity meets musical passion? For Miguel Navarro, it sparked a remarkable journey across genres, techniques, and even countries. In this captivating conversation with Steve, Miguel reveals the winding path that brought him from childhood lessons in Chile to becoming a respected instructor at GuitarZoom Academy. Thanks for being here!! I will continue to do my best to bring you the best, most informative guitar discussions to help you along your guitar journey! The more you share this podcast with others, the more I can continue to grow this channel and offer the best information and advice I can to you. Links: Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
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| The Profound Meaning of Music with Joel Stevenett | 03 Sep 2021 | 00:32:00 | |
Music has the ability to enhance the mind as well. There are numerous things to listen to and pay attention to in music. Music has the ability to lift someone's spirits, stimulate them, or soothe and rest them. Music also allows us to feel nearly or potentially all of the emotions we experience in our life, which is crucial. In today's episode of Steve Stine Guitar Podcast, we will be joined by Joel Stevenett. Originally from Alberta, Canada, drummer Joel Stevenett spent over ten years in Nashville before his eventual move to Salt Lake City where he currently lives and works as a first-call session drummer. During his years in Nashville, Joel found himself on the road with such acts as JoDee Messina, The Wilkinsons, and SHeDAISY, among others. His recording credits include the recording of Sony Playstation, XBOX, and Nintendo Wii video game soundtracks, including popular titles like Twisted Metal Head-On, Dance Dance Revolution, and Disney’s Ultimate Band. Joel’s inventive and physical flair can be heard on numerous TV theme songs such as the NBA and The Today Show as well as movie soundtracks like Meet Joe Black, August Rush, and Along Came Polly. Tune in to this podcast now and learn about Joel’s journey in the music industry and how the pandemic affected him and his career.
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| Steve Stine's Powerful Journey of Guitar Playing | 20 Aug 2021 | 00:24:29 | |
“Sometimes you’ll want to give up the guitar. You’ll hate the guitar. But if you stick with it, you’re gonna be rewarded.” – Jimi Hendrix Learning to play the guitar is challenging, but an artist is always born in a place where he or she spends most of his or her time. In today's episode of Steve Stine Guitar Podcast, Michael Kirby interviews Steve Stine and discusses how Steve Stine started his career in the music industry and what his vision is all about. Find out how Steve started playing guitar at a young age and how he continually succeeds over the years. Tune in to this episode now! Highlights:
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| Behind The Successful and Hit Songs of Lance King | 29 Jul 2021 | 01:08:26 | |
Musicians would create the path for their compositions or songs to be heard. There are also numerous solo performers that risk and do things for them to succeed. A career, especially the ones in the music industry does not just happen overnight, oftentimes it arises out of nothing. Successful and popular musicians just sprang out of nowhere have been planning and preparing for that moment for years. Successful musicians do not wait for chances and waste time, but rather, they go out and create them. In today's episode of Steve Stine Guitar Podcast, he will be joined by Lance King, an American heavy metal music singer, and songwriter specializing in melodic progressive power metal. Lance has sung with many groups over the last 35 years and started the record label Nightmare in 1990 to release his own music and is presently still at the helm of the label. Join us as we discuss Lance King's music career and what drives him to write thought-provoking songs. Tune in to this podcast now! Highlights:
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| Grim Reaper's Steve Grimmett: Origin Story and Musical Journey | 15 Jul 2021 | 00:36:54 | |
The band Grim Reaper has always made a name across the world of heavy metal. The band has achieved success all over the world and has acclaimed three studio albums with single releases. Despite its success and popularity, the band has its own share of its origin story and how it reached the top. In today’s episode of The Steve Stine’s Podcast, we will be joined by the legendary, Steve Grimmett, the lead vocalist of the Grim Reaper. Join us as we talk about Steve Grimmett’s early days of getting started in the business and his backstories that will surely inspire you and make you appreciate his contribution to the music industry. Listen to this podcast now! Highlights:
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| What It Looks Like to be Steve Stine’s Daughter ft. Imogen Stine | 01 Jul 2021 | 00:13:37 | |
Have you ever wondered how it feels like to become a musician’s daughter? Having a musician father opens the possibilities of having a child that follows the same pursuit as theirs, someone who could follow in their footsteps. A musician’s child could try their luck in music while others paved on a completely different path. In this special episode of Steve Stine Guitar Podcast, he will be joined by his daughter, Imogen Stine, a 12-year old young girl who loves to dance and be with her family and friends. They will be talking about the impacts brought by Steve as a musician, his influence on his daughter’s interest in music, and their differences when it comes to music. Listen to this episode now and learn about how a musician’s daughter followed a different path rather than being influenced by her father’s legacy. Highlights:
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| Tips for Learning Guitar for Beginners and the Challenges in Teaching Music with Marlene Hutchinson | 14 Jun 2021 | 00:30:59 | |
In this episode of Steve Stine Guitar Podcast, we're joined by Marlene Hutchinson. She's a BSBA, CTC, instructor, musician, published author, producer, and founder of Marlene’s Music who developed a simple learning method to play guitar that has influenced and inspired guitarists around the world. She'll share her tips on learning to play guitar for beginners. Marlene also talks about her popular Learn to Play Guitar in a Day program and the challenges she encountered in teaching music as well as the legacy she could lead in the music industry. Discover some of the challenges guitar teachers had been dealing with, and how they'd overcome them. Highlights:
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| What It Looks Like Becoming a Youtube Sensation and Guitar Influencer with Gabriel Cyr | 31 May 2021 | 00:21:54 | |
Most people become indecisive when choosing a career in music. After all, the music industry offers a diversity of careers. You can choose between becoming a producer, composer, singer, or instrumentalist. In addition, there are different genres of music and different types of instruments (and these instruments are also classified into different subtypes). These vast options make it hard for musicians to decide on what path to choose. Fortunately, some successful musicians are willing to share their journey and experiences with others, and you will be hearing one of these stories in this podcast. Highlights
Beginning at the age of 11 with the bass guitar, he picked up his first electric guitar a year later and became very passionate about it when he discovered John Petrucci and Paul Gilbert. As a teenager, he explored a few different instruments like the drums, flute, and some basic piano, but the guitar always was his favorite. Gabriel graduated from Laval University in 2017, receiving a bachelor’s degree in jazz guitar. In 2018, Gabriel won Guitarist of the Year in the contest organized by MusicRadar, Guitarist Magazine, and Total Guitar Magazine. In 2020, he released his first EP, Spectrum Exploration I, which is an instrumental rock record with jazz fusion and prog influences. Later that year, he released his second EP Spectrum Exploration II which incorporates metal influences. Working as a professional guitar player, Gabriel plays live shows with a few different bands and as a freelancer in Quebec. He's also a session guitarist, recording for various contexts and multiple different music styles. Links
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| Guitar Teachers Burnout and How You Can Overcome It with Brett Williams | 13 May 2021 | 00:40:41 | |
Doing the same thing multiple times a day can sometimes feel exhausting, even if it’s something you love. And no matter how much they love playing and teaching guitar, most guitar teachers experience burnout some time in their career. In today's special episode, we’re joined by Brett Williams, an accomplished Classical Guitar player, and composer with multiple recordings. Bret is also the Host of 2 Music Podcasts; “The Music History Podcast” and “Classical Guitar Insider”. Join us today as Brett and Steve share their experiences dealing with teacher burnout and how it looks teaching online vs. one-one lessons. Brett will also discuss the importance of being honest with how you feel in order to create authentic and heartfelt music. Stay tune ‘till the end as Brett gives his greatest piece of advice for aspiring guitar players on how they can consistently find their motivation to play despite the high rate of competition. Highlights:
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| Building A Connection With The Chords (PART 2) | 02 May 2021 | 00:10:47 | |
In this episode, you’ll learn how to connect the notes in your solos to the chords you’re playing over, so you can create musical solos that sound great. If you love this episode, subscribe and give us a 5-star review on iTunes. And if you’re ready to take your guitar playing to the next level, check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership: https://guitarzoom.com/membership-signup/ Links: Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
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| Creating Melody With Horizontal Movement (PART 1) | 01 May 2021 | 00:10:49 | |
In this episode, Steve’s going to show you the crucial difference between horizontal and vertical playing. You’ll discover how single-string horizontal movement can add spice and dynamics to your solos, so you can play better solos and have more fun. If you love this episode, subscribe to the podcast and give us a 5-star review on iTunes. Ready to take your guitar playing to the next level? Check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership: https://guitarzoom.com/membership-signup/ Links: Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
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| Stop Playing Randomly and Start Practicing With Purpose | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:10:57 | |
Creating an effective practice routine is essential for guitar progress. Daily and weekly practice structures help overcome the feeling of being lost and ensure you're working on the right things. Thanks for being here!! I will continue to do my best to bring you the best, most informative guitar discussions to help you along your guitar journey! The more you share this podcast with others, the more I can continue to grow this channel and offer the best information and advice I can to you. Links: Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
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| Using One Arpeggio Over Different Chords (PART 2) | 30 Apr 2021 | 00:09:41 | |
In this episode, you’ll discover easy ways to use one arpeggio over different chords. So you can sound great when you solo and have more fun with your guitar. If you love this episode, subscribe to the podcast and give us a 5-star review on iTunes. Ready to take your guitar playing to the next level? Check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership: https://guitarzoom.com/membership-signup/ Links: Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
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| Try This "Sweep" Arpeggio For Melodic Solos (PART 1) | 29 Apr 2021 | 00:09:54 | |
In this episode, you’ll discover how to play an arpeggio with sweep picking. So you can add melody to your next solo and sound great. If you love this episode, subscribe to the podcast and give us a 5-star review on iTunes. Ready to take your guitar playing to the next level? Check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership: https://guitarzoom.com/membership-signup/ Links: Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
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| Getting Comfortable With Arpeggios (PART 2) | 28 Apr 2021 | 00:08:23 | |
In this episode, you’ll discover more easy ways to add arpeggios to your scales, as well as how to find the most comfortable way for you to play them. So you can sound great without straining your fingers. If you love this episode, subscribe and give us a 5-star review on iTunes. And if you’re ready to take your guitar playing to the next level, check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership: https://guitarzoom.com/membership-signup/ Links: Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
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| Adding Arpeggio Ideas To Scales (PART 1) | 27 Apr 2021 | 00:12:19 | |
In this episode, Steve’s going to show you how to add arpeggios to your scales, so you can create more interesting solos, and sound amazing when you play lead guitar. If you love this episode, subscribe and give us a 5-star review on iTunes. And if you’re ready to take your guitar playing to the next level, check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership: https://guitarzoom.com/membership-signup/ Links: Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
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| Make Your Melodies More Interesting (PART 2) | 24 Apr 2021 | 00:17:32 | |
In this episode, Steve’s going to show you how to take your solos to the next level with non-chord tones. So you can create dynamic melodies, sound amazing, and have more fun when you play. If you love this episode, subscribe and give us a 5-star review on iTunes. And if you want to take your guitar playing to the next level, check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership: https://guitarzoom.com/membership-signup/ Links: Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
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| Spice Up Your Solos with Non-Chord Tones (PART 1) | 23 Apr 2021 | 00:15:42 | |
In this episode, Steve’s going to show you how to take your solos to the next level with non-chord tones. So you can create dynamic melodies, sound amazing, and have more fun when you play.
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| Daily Legato Warmup (PART 2) | 22 Apr 2021 | 00:14:29 | |
In this episode, you’ll discover more easy legato exercises to improve your playing. So you can sound your best every time you play and avoid injury. If you love this episode, please subscribe and give Steve a 5-star review on iTunes. And if you’re ready to take your guitar playing to the next level, go check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership: https://guitarzoom.com/membership-signup/ Links: Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
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| Steve’s Daily Legato Routine (PART 1) | 20 Apr 2021 | 00:16:03 | |
In this episode, Steve’s going to share his daily routine for practicing legato techniques. So you can build strength in all 4 fingers and sound your best in just minutes a day. If you love this episode, please subscribe and give Steve a 5-star review on iTunes. And if you’re ready to take your guitar playing to the next level, go check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership: https://guitarzoom.com/membership-signup/ Links: Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
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| What to Focus on When Practicing Your Guitar Playing (PART 2) | 16 Apr 2021 | 00:05:52 | |
In this episode, Steve’s going to share with you how you can organize your guitar playing practice by knowing what skills you should focus on learning when you don’t have a lot of time. If you love this episode please subscribe and leave an iTunes 5-star review. Links: Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
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| Recommended Guitar Skills That You Should Practice When You Don’t Have a Lot of Time | 15 Apr 2021 | 00:06:30 | |
In this episode, Steve’s going to share with you what to focus on practicing when you don’t have a lot of time. If you love this episode please subscribe and leave an iTunes 5-star review. If you want to improve your guitar playing and take it to the next level, head over to GuitarZoom.com. Links: Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
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| Honest Feedback Is the Secret Weapon Every Guitarist Needs | 24 Jul 2025 | 00:07:54 | |
Have you ever hit a plateau in your guitar playing despite hours of practice? The missing piece might not be more practice videos or tab books, but something far more valuable: honest assessment and feedback. Thanks for being here!! I will continue to do my best to bring you the best, most informative guitar discussions to help you along your guitar journey! The more you share this podcast with others, the more I can continue to grow this channel and offer the best information and advice I can to you. Links: Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
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| How to Explore New Ways of Playing But Still Being Comfortable About It | 14 Apr 2021 | 00:08:10 | |
Part 2 of Easy techniques that you can use to improve your picking. Tune in as Steve’s going to share his personal experience of how he learned awesome picking techniques by exploring new ways of playing but still being comfortable playing it. If you love this episode please subscribe and leave an iTunes 5-star review. If you want to improve your guitar playing and take it to the next level, head over to GuitarZoom.com. Links: Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
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| Easy Techniques That You Can Use to Improve Your Picking (PART 1) | 13 Apr 2021 | 00:11:14 | |
Have you tried playing something but your finger gets stuck in the wrong place? Tune in as Steve’s share awesome techniques that you can use to improve your picking. If you love this episode please subscribe and leave an iTunes 5-star review. If you want to improve your guitar playing and take it to the next level, head over to GuitarZoom.com. Links: Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
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| Utilizing Arpeggios to Add the Scale back in to Connectivity in your Melodic Soloing ( Part 2 of Melodic Soloing Series 2) | 12 Apr 2021 | 00:17:36 | |
In this episode, Steve’s going to show you how you can make contrast in your phrasing and dynamics. He will also talks about how you can add the scale back in to connectivity and utilize arpeggios to connect back to the chords. Links: Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
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