Episodes
“You’re not writing until you’re rewriting.” Presented by Taylor Guitars (http://taylorguitars.com) Visit Jeff Daniels: https://www.jeffdaniels.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 01/08/21
Published 01/08/21
Is that really an F#m7, or are they just faking it? Presented by Taylor Guitars (http://taylorguitars.com) Visit Jeff Daniels: https://www.jeffdaniels.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 01/06/21
Actor and talented acoustic picker Jeff Daniels talks about his influences: Arlo Gurthie, Steve Goodman, Doc Watson, Son House, and more. Sponsored by Taylor Guitars (http://taylorguitars.com) Visit Jeff Daniels: https://www.jeffdaniels.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 01/04/21
Regardless of style, It’s a long, winding road to guitar mastery. Julian Lage describes his journey and who has helped him along the way. Visit Julian Lage: https://julianlage.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 01/01/21
How virtuoso Julian Lage went from transcribing jazz maestro Jim Hall’s solos as a youth to playing alongside the late legend in adulthood. Visit Julian Lage: https://julianlage.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 12/30/20
The jazz phenom elaborates on his most prized playing epiphanies. Presented by Collings Guitars Visit Julian Lage: https://julianlage.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 12/28/20
Lyle Workman employs orchestra in many of his film and TV scores. Hear him discuss how he writes for a really big band, while bringing an orchestral sensibility to his own guitar work. Visit Lyle Workman: https://www.bluecanoerecords.com/uncommon_measures.html Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 12/25/20
Lyle Workman talks about his prog-inspired love of odd meter, and working the Vinnie Colaiuta, Matt Chamberlain, Abe Laboriel Jr., and Toss Panos on his new album, Uncommon Measures. Visit Lyle Workman: https://www.bluecanoerecords.com/uncommon_measures.html Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 12/23/20
What does it take to be a successful film and TV composer? Lyle Workman breaks down the process and talks about his new guitar album featuring the Abbey Road Orchestra. Visit Lyle Workman: https://www.bluecanoerecords.com/uncommon_measures.html Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 12/21/20
Mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull explains what she’s learned from Bela Fleck, Sturgill Simpson, Allison Krause, and others. Visit Sierra Hull: https://www.sierrahull.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 12/18/20
As a touring prodigy who’d played the Grand Ole Opry, Sierra Hull accepted a once-in-a-lifetime offer. What happened next? Visit Sierra Hull: https://www.sierrahull.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 12/16/20
Mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull offers essential mando tips for guitarists and shares the story of her early years. Visit Sierra Hull: https://www.sierrahull.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 12/14/20
The country-jazz virtuoso is constantly absorbing new influences and exploring new techniques, even after 50 years of playing. Visit Jim Campilongo: https://www.jimcampilongo.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 12/11/20
Jim Campilongo’s playing is informed by both styles, yet also shatters their conventions. Visit Jim Campilongo: https://www.jimcampilongo.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 12/09/20
Country-jazz master Jim Campilongo talks about the 3D-chess level challenges—and resulting clarity—of recording the sparse-but-dynamic Two Guitars, with Luca Benedetti. Visit Jim Campilongo: https://www.jimcampilongo.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 12/07/20
Guitar in hand, John Pizzarelli unlocks the secrets of the distinctive fingerstyle rhythms of Brazil’s coolest import. Visit John Pizzarelli: https://www.johnpizzarelli.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 12/04/20
When it comes to swinging standards, few guitarists can match 7-string virtuoso John Pizzarelli. Visit John Pizzarelli: https://www.johnpizzarelli.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 12/02/20
John Pizzarelli describes how his dad, Bucky Pizzarelli, showed him the way to 7-string bliss. Visit John Pizzarelli: https://www.johnpizzarelli.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 11/30/20
Hear how Ariel Posen communicates a 12-bar blues harmony through smart note choices. Visit Ariel Posen: https://www.arielposen.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 11/27/20
Ariel Posen highlights the subtleties of phrasing, dynamics, and timing—the details that truly define your style. Visit Ariel Posen: https://www.arielposen.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 11/25/20
Ariel Posen dissects his unique approach to slide, which omits some things you’d expect and adds things you probably don’t expect. Visit Ariel Posen: https://www.arielposen.com (https://www.arielposen.com) Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com (http://premierguitar.com) Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 11/23/20
he’s adept at bold, free-form improvisations and playing over standards. How does Halvorson balance these seemingly contradictory approaches? Visit Mary Halvorson: http://www.maryhalvorson.com (http://www.maryhalvorson.com) Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com (http://premierguitar.com) Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 11/20/20
For Mary Halvorson, it’s all about embracing the “mistakes” and connecting with the sound inside your head. Visit Mary Halvorson: http://www.maryhalvorson.com (http://www.maryhalvorson.com) Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com (http://premierguitar.com) Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 11/18/20
Mary Halvorson recounts how she arrived at her own mix of structure and spontaneity. And yes—free playing is something you can practice. Visit Mary Halvorson: http://www.maryhalvorson.com (http://www.maryhalvorson.com) Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com (http://premierguitar.com) Hit us up: [email protected] Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Published 11/16/20