40 episodes
Pickup Music Pod for Guitarists Pickup Music
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4.8 • 12 Ratings
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Weekly pod for guitarists from Pickup Music, the #1 online guitar learning platform, with Sam Blakelock (co-founder) and Karl Kerfoot (Head of Education).
https://pickupmusic.com/
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Top tips for intermediate guitarists with Spencer Askin from Shreducation Nation
Karl sits down with Spencer Askin (aka Shreducation Nation) to wax poetic on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater II... Jk, they're gonna help you get better at guitar!
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Top Tips for Beginner Guitarists with Kerri Stewart
In 2019, Fender released a study claiming that 90% of guitarists quit within 1 year... Karl and Pickup team member, Kerri Stewart, sit down to discuss their top tips for beginner guitarists.
From must-know technique tips, to prioritizing rhythm over perfection, to the psychology of practicing, there's a lot of topics covered!
Kerri Stewart is an LA-based guitarist and educator. She's toured all over the world with artists like Dylan Gardener, Alex Lahey and pop superstar Conan Gray. Kerri also teaches privately and provides 1:1 Feedback videos for members at Pickup Music.
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Should you learn jazz guitar?
Karl and Sam discuss the pros and cons of learning jazz.
Jazz Learning Pathway with Pickup Music https://www.pickupmusic.com/master-classes/jazz-bootcamp
In this 8-week program, Cecil Alexander and Sam Blakelock will show you how to navigate the world of jazz rhythm and lead playing. You'll leave this Learning Pathway with the skills to solo over any jazz standard using advanced vocabulary.
Diana Krall Live in Paris with Anthony Wilson
Deed I DoJoe Pass: Virtuoso
Night and DayWes Montgomery: The incredible Jazz guitar of Wes Montgomery
D Natural BluesJesse Van Ruller
The Secret ChampBobby Broom
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Singing Tips for guitarists with Savannah Wilder
Karl sits down with Los Angeles based vocal coach Savannah Wilder. Savannah shares her top tips for breath work, warm-ups, and how she believes anyone can learn to sing! Then Karl and Savannah discuss their respective journeys with developing singing and playing coordination. So sit back and enjoy or... warm-up those pipes and sing along! It's time for another episode of the Pickup Music Pod.
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The ultimate CAGED episode with Dr. Molly Miller
In today's episode, Karl and Sam sit down with Dr. Molly Miller and discuss the CAGED system, what makes it so effective, and how to use it to break out of the Intermediate plateau!
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Music theory coffee: What scale should I play?
Take a deep dive into the music theory of chords and scales. You'll learn how to know exactly what scale to play over any chord in a key.
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Perfect supplement to the app
I love that the podcast dovetails so well with the pickup app. Sam, Karl and most recently Kyle help make making music more approachable. It can be easy to get bogged down with theory, but these guys convey just enough theory to help explain a concept. Keep up the good work, guys!
Dedication and expertise
Come on! this two guys spice up the guitar learning pathways adding up their own opinions and experiences from their unique up-comings, we are all different and you can see here how that’s so important when talking about music because is what identify us musicians and keep us making music. Here music is not a finish product and here you listen, learn and find inspiration.
“Earning a living as a guitarist” episode
Good episode. I enjoyed hearing about your individual experiences. As a full time guitarist for the past 30+ years myself it’s interesting to hear younger players take.
I would suggest that remote recording as well as traditional sessions should be added to your list. I would also suggest Musical Theater has become an increasingly great community for guitarists to work and earn a great living. Local theater as well as touring and of course Broadway.
Although you briefly mentioned wedding bands there is a lot to learn and earn in those bands. A lot of decision making on the spot which contributes to your improv skills.
I look forward to hearing more.