Welcome back to Sitting In Jams! This is it. All 3 of us managed to return for the final episode of the series! We covered all sorts of topics today in this episode. From getting stuck in a department store to the crazy sounds that you can find by reordering your pedalboard. There were lots of laughs to be had in this 45-minute conversation and we simply followed where each topic took us. We hope you enjoy the episode! Finally, from all of us here at Sitting In, it has been an exciting...

Welcome back to Sitting In Jams! The boys are still down to two this week, but fortunately, there’s a brand new, chilled, but exciting episode ready for your ears! This episode is aimed at the gearheads! Rhys and Jack sat down this week to talk (fangirl) over their mutual love for a new reverb pedal that Rhys bought, the Ventris by Source Audio. Among other things, this episode touches on some useful gear advice for those who are just getting their first pedal or building their...

Welcome back to Sitting In Jams! We’re rolling out another duo episode this week! Picking techniques can cause guitarists temporary rage and insanity! When guitarists start to get serious about the instrument, it often leads them to explore the crazy world of technique. This episode is about picking techniques and how guitarists can pinpoint their right-hand weaknesses. Touching upon advice from Yngwie Malmsteen and Eric Johnson, we explored some of our own weaknesses and how advice...

Welcome back to Sitting In Jams! It’s all about change this week on SIJ! Sitting In Jams is having a bit of a carousel moment with Jack away this week and Callum & Rhys back again! This episode was a wee catch-up with where Rhys and Callum are at, with some great advice for changing environments, freelance musician tips and home studio remedies! With Callum moving house this past month, we talked about how to set up a home studio from scratch, recording and mixing from home and some...

Welcome back to Sitting In Jams! Things on Sitting In Jams are a little different this week with Jack shooting a solo episode! With Rhys and Callum away this week, Jack decided to take questions from listeners via social media to create an episode. Covering subjects ranging from advice on improving guitar technique, musical hot takes and how to make your old licks into new ideas! With plenty more interesting subjects and ideas discussed, this episode took on a different speed from our...

Welcome back to Sitting In Jams! Every day is a school day! But especially today as we cover the subject of learning music. This episode is all about asking the question of how to learn music. What notation systems are the best to use? How do we balance ear training and sight-reading? What’s the best way to learn a set of music? Perhaps you’ve asked these questions yourself! In our discussion today, we break down all of the ways that we’ve found it helpful to learn music for gigs, for...

This episode takes a deep dive into the subject of composition.
What makes a good composition? How do I start writing my own songs? What tips can I use to make composing easier for me? We answer and discuss all of these questions in this fun, engaging discussion. 
We kicked it off today by sharing some insights about our most recent compositions and the processes that we’ve been exploring. Our conversation touches on the methods (or lack of!) that each of us have used to develop our...

Welcome back to Sitting In Jams! We’re back with a brand new episode for your un/caffeinated ears! 
This week, we’re discussing what self-reflection is like for musicians. For a lot of creative people, it’s highly important that they have an outlet for deeper thoughts, feelings and debriefs on their creative experiences. Sometimes, it’s about capturing concepts or ideas to work on at a later date. We started by discussing famous musicians & artists, the necessity of their self-reflection...

Welcome back to Sitting In Jams! This week we were without Callum! So, we thought that it would be a nice opportunity to talk about the state of social media and musicians. We’ve been meaning to have this conversation for some time as social media is a big part of our business and personal lives. Connecting with like-minded creatives, musicians and a new audience is the biggest positive of using social media. Knowing how to start or what to post can become an infuriating and confusing...

Welcome back to Sitting In Jams! This week, we took a step back from music to talk about some of our current favourite books and writings that have been inspiring us. From philosophical daily readings to books on improvisation and neurology. Books can be a great resource to help generate new ideas or help us develop; positive habits, thoughts around music, ideas for life and discipline. This conversation had some laughs and was a lot of fun to have. We hope that you thoroughly enjoy...

Welcome back to Sitting In Jams! Two of the boys had a big gig this weekend and it was met with some post-gig blues! This episode features some reflections and advice on what to do when you experience some of the low feelings after flying high. With some great insight into how to prepare the right way for shows, learning how to focus on the gig, and general advice for performing at a high level, this episode is perfect for anyone who dreams of the big stage! If you’d like to ask a question...

Welcome back to Sitting In Jams! This one is a gear talk episode. We thought that it would be fun to dive into a conversation about the gear we’ve been using most recently and some of our revelations around amps, picks and general gear setups. Coming from varying musical backgrounds, this was a fun topic for us to get started with. As you’ll hear in the episode, each of us had different approaches and views on how important gear is. Whether you’re a hardcore gear nerd, or more conservative...

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We’re back with our first episode of the new year! We thought it’d be nice to kick off our first episode of the year by making it a more informal hang with a few laughs. In this episode, we chat about some of our achievements of last year, musical goals for the new year and where the podcast is headed to later in the year!
 We’d like to say a big thanks to everyone who tuned into an episode of Sitting In Jams last year! We have lots of fun and exciting...

Welcome back to Sitting In Jams! We’re happy to see you back here again, we’ve got a great chat lined up for you today. Just like last week, in today’s episode, we’re taking a question from one of our listeners. The listener asks, “How do you get into the zone when performing live on stage?”. This topic raised some cool talking points for all of us and we talked about the various ways of practising mindset and how helpful mindfulness training can be when you’re searching for the creative...

Welcome back to Siting In Jams! This week on episode 6, we’re answering a question from one of our listeners. How do you keep inspired and motivated when your passion is also your job? For musicians and guitarists such as us, this is a tough reality that we all face. Everyone goes through spells of not wanting to play music or pick up the instrument. But, when being a musician is your livelihood, it can be tricky to power through. From our exciting experiences in the creative world to the...

Welcome back to Sitting In Jams! In episode 5, we explored a cool concept that Jack shared in his blog this week titled, “Guitar: The Problem Solving Instrument”. Here, we primarily talk about what it means to be a guitar player in the 21st century. From the diversity of music education, new and exciting technologies appearing on the big stages, to the insane and fresh guitar playing techniques that are blossoming on the scene today. We chat about everything guitar-shaped, including the...

Welcome back to Sitting In Jams! This week, we took on a question from one of our listeners asking about the worst trainwreck situations that we’ve each found ourselves in. This opened up some interesting conversation talking about everything from performance nightmares, anxiety-provoking experiences on and off stage and studio mishaps. This episode is packed full of funny moments, learning curves and a hilarious video documenting one of these trainwrecks! Tune in and listen as we each break...

Welcome back to Sitting In Jams! This week, we’re back again to talk about the bogeyman under every musician’s bed.. Music theory. In this jam, we each break down our thoughts on how useful music theory can be for the average musician, and whether it is worth investing in music theory to further your musicianship. As improvisers, composers and teachers we explore the conversation around music theory and where it’s not so useful. This segment also dives into some of the ways that we draw back...

Welcome back to Sitting In Jams! A couple of weeks ago, we received a great question about going to music school and whether it’s worth investing in. Instead of quick-fire answering this in our Q & A episode, we decided to break it down in a Jams episode. Perhaps you’re a musician who’s contemplating going to music school and can’t decide whether you think it’s right for you? In this episode, you’ll hear all 3 of us break down our thoughts on going to music school. By sharing our...

Welcome back to Sitting In Jams! This week, we all decided to explore the subject of ‘making practice personal’. As all of us are professional musicians/guitarists, this topic was especially close to home. It was a fun discussion to recollect on our own experiences and methods to explore how each of us learned how to practice. In this episode, we break down what practice means, and some applicable methods for personalising practice. This will be especially useful for musicians who have ever...

Firstly, we’d like to welcome you all back to Sitting In! It’s been a little while since we wrapped up Season 1 and we’ve been busy behind the scenes creating some exciting, new mini-projects leading up to our second season. This first mini-project is called ‘Sitting In Jams’, a short-length, weekly conversation by our three hosts Rhys Gilchrist, Callum Stevenson, and Jack Handyside. The Sitting In Jams format is designed to explore single topics, ideas, and questions submitted by our...

This week, we're excited to have Emily C. Browning onto the podcast! Emily is a New Zealand-based artist, songwriter, and guitarist who found recognition through growing a considerable following via social media. Since 2016, Emily has toured all through New Zealand with her own band, worked alongside Cory Wong, Raelee Nikole, and is one of the core members of the female/non-binary led collective 'Her Songs'. Emily released her captivating debut EP 'WTF' in 2019 featuring producer Ariza, and...

In Episode 19 of Sitting In, I had the chance to chat with Rosie Frater-Taylor, a UK based songwriter and guitarist who has been taking social media by storm since the release of her latest single ‘Better Days’ in October. Blending the sound of folk, jazz and world music, Rosie’s sound gives a fresh offering that is inspired by the likes of Becca Stevens, Pat Metheny, George Benson and Joni Mitchell. Her latest single ‘Better Days’ has something for everyone: beautifully crafted melodies,...

This week on Sitting In, we welcomed Charlie Allen to the podcast! Charlie is a Bristolian session guitarist and artist based in London, as well as playing in company with artists such as McKnasty, Charlie has made a name for himself for his ultra precise, groovy and all round silky playing. Charlie and I sat down to discuss what he's been practicing, how he developed his recognisable sound and what's in store for the future. Charlie has an interesting background as to how he got started and...