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And Now: Ska! from 2021-09-17T15:43:47
In a new mini episode segment, we are going to explore sub-genres and how they affect guitar playing and guitar based music.
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Techniques For Speed from 2021-09-11T15:32:16
This week Jon and Dylan sit down to talk about techniques for building speed: the importance of developing ligado technique, left and right and co-ordination and more. Be sure to check out our Patr...
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Octavers, Pitch Shifters And Whammy from 2021-09-03T16:49:38
From the start in 1993 Digitech's Whammy pedal changed the way people thought about pitch shifting effects. Jon and Dylan breakdown the different kinds, key pedals and some ideas on what to listen ...
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Great Guitar Albums No. 1 from 2021-08-19T21:33:39
To launch a new segment Dylan and Jon pick two legendary guitar albums and talk about why they are a must have for any guitar player. Stay tuned for the next one.
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Amp Sims And VSTS from 2021-08-13T14:03:23
In this mini episode Dylan and Jon explore the wide world of amp sims and vst's. We only scratch the surface. Let us know your experiences with them!
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You Hate It - Steve Lukather from 2021-08-07T05:58:40
It's time for one of our favorite segments: You Hate It! It's Jon turn to talk about one of his favorite guitarists - Steve Lukather and attempts to convince Dylan that Yacht Rock is better than yo...
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The Reverb Episode from 2021-07-30T05:22:40
Ambient, ephemeral, shimmering....it's all about that Reverb baby! Jon and Dylan chat about reverb and it's uses.
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Lo - Fi: Why It's Actually Great from 2021-07-22T16:30:01
Jon and Dylan do a dive into the internet phenomenon of Lo-fi music and why it is actually great for guitar music, jazz and interesting chord progressions.
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Delay Mini Episode from 2021-07-08T15:00:22
So here we are...it's come to this an entire episode dedicated to the Edge....well not really. It's our episode on delay effects. This important effect has changed the way we play the guitar and it...
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The Prince Episode from 2021-07-01T18:42:43
And......We're back! In case you were wondering, we have been on hiatus for awhile. So after taking some time to re-consider our approach we have a new episode for you!
In one of our favo...
Distortion Vs OverDrive from 2021-02-22T21:36:22
Jon and Dylan talk about the differences between Distortion and Overdrive pedals.
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The Lazy Guitarist Inverview from 2021-02-04T20:16:36
The Lazy Guitarist stops by to talk about how to maximize your time with minimal effort. Check out his website below:
https://www.thelazyguitarist.com/
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What's the deal with Arpeggios? from 2021-01-29T02:44:20
In this episode we talk arpeggios. Dylan makes some dad jokes and we demystify the dark arts of arpeggios. Be sure to check out our Patreon page where we will be posting arpeggios exercises through...
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Nili Brosh is BACK! from 2021-01-08T01:46:58
NIli Brosh is back and has some great insights on enjoying playing!
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Sweep Picking from 2020-12-19T03:32:05
Jon and Dylan cover sweep picking. Get the run down on what it is and how to use it. Check out the link to our Facebook Page for more info including a video by Jon on how to get started with sweeps...
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100 Greatest Guitarists from 2020-11-27T19:47:18
Rolling Stone just released their latest 100 Greatest Guitarists list. So that means we need to question, critique and, yes even praise it. It's not all rubbish, ya know.
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Scales - What to Do With Them from 2020-11-21T23:33:32
They are more than just a finger exercise! They are the foundation of all music. Exploring scales can help you bust out of a rut, learn a new song, and make your solos more articulate!
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Van Halen Tribute from 2020-10-12T18:10:59
This Episode is a a tribute to the late Eddie Van Halen. As we discuss in this episode, he may have been the most influential guitarist since Jimi Hendrix, maybe even more influential. He will be m...
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Hybrid Picking an Introduction from 2020-10-08T16:09:21
Dylan lays down the basics of hybrid picking and where to go to get more out of your technique
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Let's Talk Some Blues from 2020-09-10T17:57:04
Blues! There's a lot to talk about and so in this episode we just scratch the surface. What are some key ideas, forms and players to listen for? Where to start in terms of technique and solos and m...
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Picking Part 2 from 2020-08-18T22:52:45
In this mini episode Jon and Dylan break down the difference between economy and alternate picking. Be sure to check out the Patreon page for our quick hits guide to picking.
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Rohan Stevenson Interview from 2020-08-04T23:55:39
Jon and Dylan are joined by the mastermind behind I Built The Sky, Rohan Stevenson! Also a classic lick of the week that brings us back to the basics and the importance of slowing down.
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Intro To Picking from 2020-07-17T04:15:16
Jon and Dylan break down the basics of picking: the different techniques and the specifics behind each idea. Check out our Patreon (link below) page where you can get part 1 of our free guide to pi...
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Breaking Down A Song from 2020-07-08T00:21:43
Sometimes it can be a task to learn a song or even a bunch of songs. In this episode Jon and Dylan share some thoughts on how to go through and break songs down to make them easier to learn.
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Connor McGouran Interview from 2020-06-19T23:35:56
This week Jon and Dylan sit down with (virtually) Irish Guitar Virtuoso Conor McGouran of the Enigma Division - an Ireland Based Progressive/Cinematic Metal band that is doing some exciting things....
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Where to Start with Ear Training from 2020-06-09T16:00:28
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Make The Most Of Your Time from 2020-05-20T16:16:39
Make The Most Of Your Time by A Podcast Dedicated to Sharpening Your Skills as a Guitar Player
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Isolation Motivation from 2020-05-12T15:59:33
Feeling stuck? While in quarantine you might find yourself rehashing the same old licks or maybe working so much you don't seem to have the energy. Well you're not alone. Jon and Dylan discuss stay...
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Eric Haugen Interview from 2020-05-05T15:25:13
This week Eric Haugen joins us for a chat. We cover being original, thinking about what you're playing before you play it and of course how quarantine is affecting us all.
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Quarantine Episode: Improve Your Guitar Skills Under Lockdown from 2020-04-23T16:24:39
Jon and Dylan take some time to talk ideas strategies and more while under lockdown
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Dani Rabin Interview from 2020-04-14T16:27:15
This week we have to shred masters featured check out the Lick of the Episode and our exclusive interview with the talented, charming and brilliant Dani Rabin. This was one of our favorites to do! ...
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Toxic Guitarists from 2020-03-31T07:02:21
Dylan and Jon discuss a recent article about toxic guitarists and the nature of the guitar community. Check out the original article below:
https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-biggest...
Leon Todd Interview from 2020-03-09T16:00:10
Australian Guitarist Leon Todd joins us to talk power trios, gear and learning from gigging. Jon agonizes over the Lick of the Week (which isn't really a lick..but hey), transcription talk and more...
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Levi Clay Interview from 2020-02-17T18:00
This week we have Levi Clay joining us to talk transcription, training, practice and fake shredders. This was such a fun and informative interview you'll get some great info out of it.
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Jens Is Back! from 2020-02-03T18:00:10
Jens Larsen returns for some details on Jazz, and to correct all of our errors on Jazz and to tell us about his new book. Plus our lick of the week comes with a crazy history dive into recording on...
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The Slipknot Episode from 2020-01-11T13:03:11
And so it comes to this. In one of our new segments, Dylan will attempt to extol the virtues of a certain nu-metal band from Iowa to a dubious Jon.
Aside from this we talk what we've been ...
Fake Shredders And The Guitars Of 2019 from 2019-12-06T18:27:35
It's all over the interwebs so we need to talk about it too. Fake Shredders. We distill the controversy as well as give some thoughts. We mention:
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Et Tu Pete? Pete Townshend and the death of Guitar. Small Guitar Manufactures from 2019-11-29T17:12:23
In this mini Episode we cover Pete Townshend's latest comments on the death of guitar and small guitar manufacturers that are killing it.
Also check out our regular podcast on iTunes, Sti...
Andy Gillion Interview and Cort Guitars? from 2019-11-27T19:08:47
Andy Gillion drops by to talk about his new album and upcoming projects.
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Broken Arms and Bernth Brodträger Interview from 2019-09-25T20:37:19
We have the multi-talented Austrian guitarist Bernth Brodträger join us to talk about his learning process and his online shredding course. Be sure to check it out below:
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Whats all this Jazz stuff about? from 2019-09-11T19:27:52
Is Jazz something to be afraid of? Jazz gets a bad wrap as music for music's sake, being too intellectual, elitist or complicated. The boys talk about what's great about it, why study it, what to ...
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STA Shorts - Strings and Things from 2019-08-13T03:54:11
We have a condensed format episode where we riff, talk guitars and growing up with music and guitars.
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Summer NAMM And You Need A Lesson from 2019-07-22T22:10:36
So it's Summer and there's NAMM going on and we have our take on the dumb things Gibson said (again), Fender's new looks, and some other sweet gear.
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Gibson, What are You Doing? from 2019-07-17T04:31:48
In this Episode Jon and Dylan go over some of the latest news and drama surrounding Gibson. Jon has a new "You Hate it now..." for Dylan and more guitar nerdy.
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Is Gibson Back? Writing Guitar Parts? from 2019-06-07T15:34:15
A lick of the week from your childhood (if your childhood was some time in the 90s). Is Gibson trying to hard? And who are they building guitars for these days?
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So You're in a cover band.... from 2019-04-16T18:01:39
Dylan tries to convince Jon that maybe the Yeah Yeah Yeahs aren't as bad as the Strokes. And we talk about learning massive set lists for a cover band.
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Dismantling a New Piece, Our Lick of the Week and a Brand New Segment from 2019-03-18T17:15:25
Episode 60: This week we introduce a new segment, you'll hate it until you love it!
We also do the usual Lick of the Week (LOTW) and Dylan leaves Jon baffled.
We tackle how to break down ...
Mark Lettieri Interview and it's a New Year from 2019-01-18T19:47:56
Mark Lettieri, solo artist, session guitarist, composer and guitarist for famed jazz ensemble Snarky Puppy, joins us for a chat on practice, creativity and more.
We also cover goals for t...
The Aquaman Podcast and our 2018 Year in Review from 2019-01-01T00:24:33
Its the end of 2018 and what a year it's been! We have had some great guests, there has been some great rants and great gear. Jon and Dylan (and Jon's dog Dexter) cover all of it! A huge thanks to ...
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Ben Levin and Nostalgia in Music from 2018-12-17T19:18:31
This week we are joined by the amazing guitarist Ben Levin. He has some great thoughts on cultivating creativity and building momentum. We also delve into Nostalgia, since well we all love it and i...
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Ep 56: Do Brands Still Matter and Practice Gear from 2018-12-06T20:55
Jon and Dylan address practice gear, to use tubes or not to use tubes? What kind of pedals, amps and gear should you be practicing with. With that we discuss if brand names still matter as much as ...
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Ep 55: Corey Mastrangelo from Vasudeva and Jon and Dylan Rant from 2018-11-09T18:21:02
We are totally stoked to have Corey Mastrangelo from Vasudeva on the show with us for this episode. If you don't know about Vasudeva, you should. Check the links below:
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Ep 54: Ear Training and Why Your Tastes are Stuck from 2018-10-25T19:37:03
It's Episode 54 and we kick it off with Lick of The Week from one of the most influential metal artists ever.
We talk about why your music tastes are stuck at 14 years old and why you nee...
Ep 53: Yvette Young is BACK! And How Much is Your Music Worth? from 2018-10-08T17:49:06
Yvette Young is back to talk about her new tour and new album with Covet! Be sure to check them out on the road and online:
https://www.facebook.com/covetband/
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Ep 52: A Beginning Guide to Scales and Inspired by or Derivative from 2018-09-03T14:26:51
This week Jon and Dylan talk some basics on scales, what makes them, how to practice them and more.
Also: Greta Van Fleet: inspirational return to Zepplin era classic rock or derivative h...
Ep 51: Philip Joyce and What About the Guitar Hero? from 2018-08-24T19:40:10
This week our hosts geek out with Irish session guitarist Philip Joyce. Dylan and Philip bust out the Irish slag - you might need a translator. Philip discusses his session work, touring and gear s...
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Ep 50 Favorite Solos 2 And Summer Namm from 2018-08-14T04:54:55
Alright! To Celebrate 50 Episodes we are doing one of our most beloved segments: Jon and Dylan's Favorite Solos.
Also Summer Namm thoughts - too many signatures models? Great custom shop ...
Ep 49: Rut Buster number 3! And New vs Used from 2018-07-20T17:14:22
It's time for another rut busting episode. After awhile we all find ourselves playing the same thing or even losing motivation. Well Jon and Dylan are here to change that...again.
Also ne...
Ep 48: Sharpen that Axe: Unplugged from 2018-06-19T00:51:56
We go acoustic! This week we drop all the pretense and pedal board nonsense and strip it down for a nice unplugged set. We talk acoustic guitars from affordable to Olson. Give us a shout on the soc...
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Ep 47: Music Theory Crossover: Jens Larsen AND Chris Zoupa from 2018-06-04T17:49:18
In this Episode we have two of our favorite guests: Jens Larsen and Chris Zoupa. From across 4 time zones and 3 continents we bring you some of youtube's finest guitarist and their thoughts on why ...
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Ep 46: In the Studio with Dylan Murphy from 2018-05-17T22:58:06
There's a lot of Dylan on this so I hope you're ready! We talk about a new guitar, the Edge (of course), and getting into the studio and songwriting.
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Ep 45: Greg Howe Interview Pt - 2 and the Low Down on Pickups from 2018-04-28T16:15:59
We get more of Greg Howe's wisdom. This is one of the most packed episodes we have done. Greg offers some great wisdom on finding your voice, playing and writing away from the instrument, cultivati...
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Ep 44 Greg Howe Interview Pt 1 from 2018-04-13T23:07:12
Yes the Greg Howe is with us to talk practicing, the road, new albums and developing your own sound. There is so much good stuff in this interview, and Greg was incredibly generous with his time, w...
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Ep 43: Signature Gear? Is it worth it? And Apps for Practice... from 2018-04-09T19:33:22
This week Jon and Dylan talk signature gear. There's a lot out there and what is it really about? Is it worth the extra cash? Also what software and applications are out there just to help you get ...
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Ep42: Ariel Posen and What is the deal with PRS? from 2018-03-21T18:22:49
Number 42 and here we have youtube sensation and lead guitarist for the Bros. Landreth Ariel Posen. Ariel gives us some insights into performing, practicing, and tone. Check him out in the links be...
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Ep 41: Best bang for your buck and Chris Zoupa on Practicing from 2018-03-09T18:23:26
This week we tackle the problem of time and practicing. No we don't have a Deloris and 1.2 gigawatts of power but we do have some tips and thoughts from a recent Chris Zoupa video (link below).
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Ep 40: Dylan Ryche Interview and Is Gibson Dead? from 2018-02-24T04:04:46
We aren't dead and didn't forget, but Dylan is lost in the jungles of Southeast Asia and surprise the internet is great in the jungle. So we have a special guest host who also helped with a very un...
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Ep 39: NAMM gear and Songwriting from 2018-02-14T18:52:20
We're back! Thanks for hanging in there! This week we revisit some of NAMM's coolest gear you probably didn't see most of these. Dylan talks a bit about the practice of songwriting and how it conne...
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Ep 38: Jim Lill from 2018-01-30T21:22:56
Ever wonder what it's like to open for a half-hungarian, half-vietnamese, Berklee trained Synth-pop artist, with your $4 guitar? No? Well Dylan's gonna tell you anyway. AND...that's right AND there...
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Ep 37: Chunking from 2018-01-22T19:03:43
Chunking, not Wayne's World style chunks. We talk about how to chop up a practice session, new guitars, of course there's a Steve Vai reference.
We diverge from pedals on pedal talk and i...
Ep 36: Chris Zoupa - Learn that Solo from 2018-01-12T06:00:47
This week Aussie guitarist and youtube sensation Chris Zoupa joins us to talk about learning solos and making a fool of yourself.
We highlight one of the most beloved pedals of all of tim...
Ep 35: New Year, New Goals from 2018-01-02T20:16:06
The last episode of 2017! Dylan's Lick of the Week brings it full circle for our listeners. Thanks to everyone for making this even more enjoyable.
One of the most talked about or possibl...
Ep 34: Gretchen Menn from 2017-12-23T04:13:28
Gretchen Menn stops in for our last interview of the year. We talk composition, practice, gear, Renaissance Italian literature and oh yeah guitar.
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Ep 33: it's time for Modes... from 2017-12-20T06:12:51
At 33 episodes it's time we address the elephant in the room: Modes. what are they, where do they come from (yeah Jon's a history nerd too so watch out) and how to practice them.
Also, mo...
Ep 32: Jim "Kimo" West from 2017-12-12T16:13:57
The our hosts interview one of Jon's childhood guitar heroes: Jim West - guitar player for Weird Al Yankovic, composer and famous slack key guitar player. Jim talks touring, practice, learning sla...
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Ep 31: Our Favorite Solos from 2017-12-06T06:01:55
Big hair and big guitars are all over this episode! Dylan and Jon throw out some of their favorite solos. The chorus pedal features for pedal talk and the lick of the week requires a perm and a can...
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Ep 30: Christophe Godin Interview from 2017-11-25T05:04:49
Ep 30: Christophe Godin
We’re 30 this week and its time to move out of our parent’s basement (or attic) and be a productive member of the podcast society.
To celebrate this momen...
Ep 29: Get outta that Rut Pt. 3 from 2017-11-16T17:29:43
This week: I’m not lazy, you’re lazy! We join the Joe Bonamassa pedal controversy for pedal talk. Jon, once again, plugs pedals for free (but would gladly accept some pedals as compensation) Our ma...
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Ep 28: Nili Brosh Interview from 2017-11-03T18:18:01
Nili Brosh!! Another fun and insightful interview! We talk weekly guitar licks, Brian May reacting to funky solos, Iron Maiden(s), performing, teaching, music schools, pedals, making time to practi...
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Ep 27 Bumblefoot from 2017-10-27T01:26:43
Music industry work horse and guitar legend Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal joins us this week! This guy has played with more superstars than either Dylan or Jon have taken breathes! Great insight and well t...
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Ep 26: And So I Watch You From Afar from 2017-10-19T07:23:40
Irish post-rock legends Niall Kennedy and Rory Friers from the band And So I Watch You From Afar grace our microphones with their presence. Be forewarned: there is some next level pedal talk in thi...
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Ep 25: Your Timing is All Wrong from 2017-10-13T21:37:37
One quarter of the way to the century mark! We talk about how your timing is all wrong...your weird uncle, and Electro Harmonix pedals.
Oh and put on coat, where are your mittens and Don'...
Ep 24: Yvette Young Interview from 2017-10-06T15:54:13
Jon and Dylan discuss the virtues (and humiliations) of loop pedals, Tom Petty (what makes a great band leader), and the benefit to locking yourself in a room with a bunch of your mates to write mu...
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Ep 23: Running a Rehearsal: Do's and Don'ts from 2017-09-30T01:42:54
What's worse than having a rehearsal run on for two hours? One that goes on for 3 hours and nothing gets done. This week Jon and Dylan talk about what to do and not to do in a rehearsal and how to ...
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Ep. 22: Those Poor Overlooked Guitarist Deserve Better from 2017-09-22T17:21:59
This episode is full of history, hidden treasures, pleas for social media engagement and of course guitar nerd talk. We delve into the history of Boss pedals and what makes them such a mainstay eve...
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Ep. 21 Sean Young Interview: Stick With It from 2017-09-19T04:39:19
Episode 21: This week Sean Young, Professor of Behavioral Phycology breaks down how we can become better at guitar AND how improve other aspects of our lives. Great guy and some really valuable ins...
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Ep. 20 Back to the Techniques: Vol 3: LegtOH Yeah! from 2017-09-09T05:43:59
Jon and Dylan bring it back to the technical side of things: get that Legato in shape! Also pedal talk: If money was no object what would buy? But there's a catch: the devil will make you play this...
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Ep 19: Jens Larsen Interview from 2017-08-31T17:42:25
Special guest and YouTube guitar hero Jens Larsen is with us this week! If you don't learn something from him you're not listening. Also new special feature of pedal talk, a listener comments on wa...
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Ep 18: Slap Tappy guitar techniques with Matthew O'Callaghan from 2017-08-25T04:09:55
Wah-Wah! No that's not the sound of a sad trumpet with a mute. That's the topic of pedal talk (even if initially wahs were designed for horns). Also we have Matthew O'Callaghan, friend of the show,...
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Ep. 2 (Reissue): Maximizing Your Practice Time from 2017-08-13T01:07:26
In case you missed it: Here is a throw back and a reissue of our 2nd episode. Before our theme music, before our interviews and before you knew who we were, we were still talking guitars in dungeon...
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Ep. 17: Back to Techniques Vol. 2: Getting the Bends from 2017-08-05T00:15:27
Jon gets an education on British bands pre-brothers Gallagher. Jon takes a crack (or craic) at the 250 quid pedal challenge. And getting the bends. We discuss ideas on how to improve and practice y...
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Episode 16: Troy Grady Interview Pt. 2 from 2017-07-27T15:57:07
Take a trip with us to the most famous cliffs in guitar and how they can be shaped by battery flutter. Jon tells stories about famous people, Dylan relives the '60s with Brian Wilson and the first...
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Episode 15: Troy Grady Interview Pt. 1 from 2017-07-22T18:18:34
This week: one of the wackiest pedals ever made gets the special slot for pedal talk. Dylan has a his weekly Steve Vai rant, and once again brags about how great it is to be in Europe during the su...
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Episode 14: Back to the Techniques Vol 1: Check your Vibrato from 2017-07-06T22:05:56
This week feel ashamed because a player with just two fingers smokes us all. But in addition curses rain down on Fender for their confusion of vibrato and tremolo in the early 60s, Fedoras and synt...
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Ep. 13: Overrated Guitarists from 2017-07-01T18:07:21
This week Jon and Dylan sit down to create some controversy and tell you that your favorite guitarist is probably overrated. Plus the Lick of the Week brings us a lick from an obscure album by a w...
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Ep. 12: 3 More Tips to Building a Practice Routine from 2017-06-15T20:44:48
Even illness can't stop them this week! Dylan and Jon discuss some of the hottest multi-fx and amp simulators on the market (and may have talked themselves into purchasing a few of them). Dylan sen...
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Ep. 11: Practice Essentials Pt. 1 - How to build a practice routine from 2017-06-08T16:56:30
These Episodes go to 11! Not even the mighty Atlantic can stop our hosts (good thing it's not the 1950s!)! This week Jon and Dylan discuss the pros and cons of modern multi-fx processors, Dylan can...
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Ep 10: Use Your Buzz to Play Guitar with Ryan Kershaw from 2017-06-01T04:41:22
Episode 10: Use Your Buzz to Play Guitar, Cork local Ryan Kershaw stops by to talk about the mental game of playing and learning guitar and how he came to write his book on it. Hang out in the nerd...
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Ep 9: Guit(ar) Outta That Rut Pt2 from 2017-05-25T14:24:53
Dylan and Jon play a guessing game with a cowboy hats, the great delay debate, and finding ways to unstick your playing. All that and more.
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Ep. 8: Dr. Colin McAllister from 2017-05-11T17:59:17
Our hosts are joined by a giant wooly mammoth that isn't extinct, the Edge invades all things delay, and Dr. Colin McAllister, or as he is known by his pseudonym, "Professor Guitar," joins us to ta...
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Ep 7: Guit(ar) outta that rut! from 2017-05-04T13:56:10
Not to be daunted, our fearless (guitar - yeah we're gonna keep using this joke) heroes dare to keep improving and helping you improve no matter what! This week Jon Gillin and Dylan Murphy talk abo...
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Ep 6: I Can Be Your (YouTube) (Guitar) Hero, Baby from 2017-04-20T07:07:50
This week we scour the interwebs for a few key guitar gurus. Also Jon and Dylan discuss a couple of the worst pedal purchases they ever made. Plus a tribute to the SynthAxe's most dedicated player.
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Ep 5: Learning from the Masters (that's not us btw) from 2017-04-13T20:32:09
After a grueling week at the Master's program the lads are back but this time talking about what pedals are their wish lists, chasing the tone dragon, and guitar players that changed their lives. S...
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Ep 4: Stay Motivated from 2017-04-09T20:00:01
This week, the Master's course gets our fearless hero's down, but thanks to a "sweet sweet fantasy" of making a podcast, the lads soldier on to bring you some thoughts on keeping your motivation to...
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Ep 3: Basic Speed from 2017-03-30T21:27
We are back with episode 3 of our podcast. And this time with music. Dylan Murphy and Jon Gillin sit down and talk about building speed. Plus pedal talk, what we've been learning and listening to. ...
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Episode 1.1 - Beta Test from 2017-03-09T11:25:37
This is our very first episode of "Sharpen That Axe" complete with our own theme music! Have a listen, it's our beta test. Like Subscribe and come back for more! Let us know what you think and what...
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