Podcasts by The Music is Win Podcast

Season 2 Finale – Guitar Giveaway and Q&A from 2018-08-14T14:00

On the final episode of The Music is Win Podcast for season 2, I have a special gift for one lucky subscriber–a brand new guitar! To win, a...

Episode 40 – How an Iconic Guitar is Built from 2018-08-07T15:00

On this penultimate episode of the second season of The Music is Win Podcast, I had the pleasure to take a private tour with the maste...

Episode 39 – Jen Majura, Evanescence Guitarist&Badass Human from 2018-07-31T18:45

On this week's badass episode of The Music is Win Podcast, we're graced with the presence of Jen Majura, the guitarist of Listen

Episode 38 – The King of the Blues, Boscoe France from 2018-07-24T17:00

On this week's episode of The Music is Win Podcast, I had the pleasure to sit down with blues royalty, Bo...

Episode 37 – Glenn Fricker is Metal as #&%! from 2018-07-17T15:00

Glenn Fricker calls 'em like he sees 'em, which is exactly the quality you look for in a good music producer. In this episode of The Music is Win Podcast, Glenn explains what he feels is essenti...

Episode 36 – Tim Pierce, the Session Guitar Legend from 2018-07-10T16:00

During the semiannual Experience PRS event in Stevensville, MD, I had the good fortune to spend some time with Listen

Episode 35 – The Chords John Mayer Should've Used in "New Light" from 2018-07-03T17:30

In this week's episode of The Music is Win Podcast, I recap my trip to NAMM in Nashville, TN, where I visited some awesome places around th...

Episode 34 – Dave Weiner Will Make You Better at Guitar from 2018-06-26T16:00

Today's episode of The Music is Win Podcast features Dave Weiner, an outstanding guitar player with a passion for teaching and a hunger for...

Episode 33 – Martin Miller, the Soulful Shred Guitar King from 2018-06-19T16:00

Welcome to Season 2 of The Music is Win Podcast! This new season will feature a variety of different show types, including traditional guit...

Episode 32 – Adam Neely, the Smartest Musician on Earth from 2018-04-16T13:00

To say Adam Neely is smart is actually an understatement. Tackling subjects from Infrasound to Synesthesia to Nega...

Episode 31 – Phil McKnight, Sharpener of Axes from 2018-03-30T13:00

In this episode of The Music is Win Podcast, I chat with the all-knowing gear guru Phillip McKnight. Now th...

Episode 30 – Misha Mansoor, a Businessman Disguised as a Musician from 2018-03-26T12:00

In this special episode of The Music is Win Podcast, I talk to Periphery guitarist and Hori...

Episode 29 (Q&A) – How to Tell Your Parents You're a Bass Player from 2018-03-19T12:00:02

Bethany and I reveal the answers to this month's batch of your questions!

Where in the world is Baby (my green PRS SC245)? (3:05)

Should I rate more guitar players? (4:35)

Me v...

Episode 28 – The John Mayer Episode from 2018-03-12T12:00

It's a Strat! I promise, dude–it's a Strat! All joking aside, it's a Strat. Seriously. /fanboi

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Episode 27 – My 5 Favorite Acoustic Riffs from 2018-03-05T13:14:35

In this rollicking episode of The Music is Win Podcast, we read one of your lovely podcast reviews (5:30), discuss if music is actually a drug (7:35), I play five of my favorite acoustic riffs o...

Episode 26 (Q&A) – Have I Stroked Petrucci's Beard? from 2018-02-26T13:33:09

Bethany and I return for another month of Q&A action!

Does Steve Vai have any feel? (5:05)

What's our favorite brand of chips? (6:30)

Use your best pickup line on Bethany (...

Episode 25 – Guitar Habits and Mindsets with Bryan Ewald from 2018-02-24T13:05:38

The second part of my conversation with Bryan Ewald covers guitar playing and maintaining chops, behavioral licks and tricks, using a ...

Episode 24 – How to Become a Session Guitarist with Bryan Ewald from 2018-02-19T14:30:38

Sit down with me and Bryan Ewald as we discuss his career trajectory as a performing musician, in-demand session player, product demon...

Episode 23 – Household Items as Slides Challenge from 2018-02-12T14:01:41

In this week's episode of The Music is Win Podcast, we discuss Axl Rose's cigarette smoking job (3:20), Bethany challenges me to play guitar using random household items as impromptu slides (7:5...

Episode 22 – Playing Guitar... Naked? from 2018-02-06T15:16:31

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Episode 21 (Q&A) – Is Music College Worth It? from 2018-01-29T15:02:25

Bethany and I have returned with another special Q&A episode of The Music is Win Podcast!

Are you willing to compromise the looks of a guitar if it plays great? (2:30)

Best way t...

Episode 20 – We Met Zakk Wylde from 2018-01-22T12:00:36

In this week's episode of The Music is Win Podcast, Bethany and I tell our tale of how we met Zakk Wylde (4:00), discuss the most iconic guitar riff of all time (10:45), attempt an alternate tun...

Episode 19 – Lana Del Rey Sucks and Originality is Dead from 2018-01-15T12:59:43

In this saucy episode of The Music is Win Podcast, we discuss the fake news story of Lana Del Rey vs. Radiohead that everyone has been duped by (5:00), change "happy" songs into "sad" songs (12:...

Episode 18 – Are We Having a Baby?! from 2018-01-08T17:23:52

In the first Bethany and Tyler edition of The Music is Win Podcast for 2018, we recap what happened last year and discuss new year resolutions (2:00), give you the random fact of the day (8:40),...

Episode 17 – Podcast Studio Tour from 2018-01-02T14:38:03

By popular demand, I'll reveal all the little nuances of The Music is Win Podcast studio you've been asking about! We'll look at the technical setup regarding mics and other equipment that I use...

Episode 16 – Best Segments of 2017 from 2017-12-30T14:34:46

As 2017 comes to an end, we take a look back on the best segments of The Music is Win Podcast. I'd like to thank all of you for subscribing on iTunes and watching on YouTube, because without you...

Episode 15 – Wrong Note Challenge, Epic Rock Stances, and Cringey Comments from 2017-12-27T17:32:49

In this week’s post-holiday please-stop-the-Christmas-music edition of The Music is Win Podcast, we recap if Bethany was naughty or nice this year (2:30), give you a random fact about the first ...

Episode 14 – The YouTube Musician Roundtable (Jared Dines, Stevie T, Adam Neeley, and more) from 2017-12-18T19:02:39

On this awesome episode of The Music is Win Podcast, I had the pleasure of hanging with some of the top YouTube musicians on the Internet at OIART ...

Episode 13 – Capo Challenge, Giveaway Updates, and Elvis is Lazy from 2017-12-11T12:59:29

On this wintery, snow-covered episode of The Music is Win Podcast, Bethany pretends to understand a Megadeth/Metallica joke, I try to play songs with a capo placed very inappropriately on my gui...

Episode 12 – Guitar Chat with Stevie T! from 2017-12-04T16:45:28

In this extremely special episode of The Music is Win Podcast, I have a conversation with the djent-overlord himself, Steve Terreberry, or as most of you know him as, Listen

Episode 11 – The Music is Win Live Guitar Clinic Q&A from 2017-11-30T12:52:21

In this special episode of The Music is Win Podcast, I've cut together some highlights from the Q&A segments of a recent guitar clinic I did at Musician's Workshop in Asheville, NC. This eve...

Episode 10 – YouTube Guitarist Meet Up, My DMs, Malcolm Young's Odd Job from 2017-11-27T13:03:42

In this jam-packed episode of The Music is Win Podcast, I reveal a Canadian trip I'll be taking soon to meet up with some of your favorite guitar playing YouTubers. I'll also play some guitar ri...

Episode 9 – Guitar or Amp for $750, Playing Guitar Lefty,&My Afro from 2017-11-20T13:04:02

Bethany returns to the podcast studio and gets right back to her signature segments, challenging me to play guitar left-handed, behind my head, and much more. We'll tackle your #MiWFacemail, dis...

Episode 8 – The Definitive Paul Reed Smith Interview from 2017-11-13T16:30:01

In this very special episode of The Music is Win Podcast, I have a great guitar hang with the namesake himself, Paul Reed Smith of Paul Reed Smith Guitars. In this wide-ranging conversation, we cov...

Episode 7 – Name That Song Quiz, My LIVE Guitar Clinic, and Exciting Guest Announcements from 2017-11-06T17:15:21

On this week's episode of The Music is Win Podcast, Bethany asks me about my favorite things, from chords to concerts, and also tests my knowledge of song recognition. We'll also tease a very speci...

Episode 6 – Horrifying Halloween Special from 2017-10-30T13:37:34

In the first annual Halloween episode of The Music is Win Podcast, Bethany (or should I say Britney?) and I lead you on a spooky adventure examining paranormal stories of musicians passed, terrifyi...

Episode 5 – Can my PRS Djent, How Bethany and I Met, and more (Q&A Episode) from 2017-10-28T17:30:49

On this special monthly bonus Q&A episode, Bethany is the question master as she reads your questions you submitted either via Twitter or Facebook. We talk about our favorite Halloween candy, wheth...

Episode 4 – Jared Dines Scam, Classical or Jazz, and Blink 182 from 2017-10-23T12:13:52

On this week's episode, Bethany puts me through tormenting "would you rather" scenarios, we talk about our nostalgic memories of Blink 182, and discuss the internet crime against my fellow shred lo...

Episode 3 - StevieT Collab, Europe vs. USA, and Buckethead's Heart from 2017-10-16T15:20:54

On this week's episode, Bethany and I discuss some very different aspects of European culture we found during our trip, answer your #MiWFacemail about a certain YouTuber, talk about Buckethead's he...

Episode 2 - Is That a Guitar? from 2017-10-09T09:29

On this week's episode of The Music is Win Podcast, we'll find out if Bethany can tell whether the noise she's hearing is coming from a guitar or another device. We'll talk about a very famous Beat...

Episode 1 - And So It Begins... from 2017-10-01T21:54:58

In the inaugural episode of the Music is Win Podcast, featuring your hosts Tyler and Bethany Larson, we'll discuss a variety of topics and try out new segments in an attempt to define just what thi...