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Back to SearchEp181 Top Hits of 2025 with Lila
In this episode of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, Desi is joined by his daughter Lila to look back at some of the biggest pop hits of 2025.
Together, they explore why these songs connect so strongl…
Published on 3 days, 5 hours ago
Ep180 Q&A Song Tempos - Warm-Ups - Ear Training - Modes - Chord Extensions & More
In this Q&A episode, Desi answers listener questions on a wide range of guitar topics—including how to choose the right song tempo, whether you need warm-ups, practical ear-training methods, when to …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Ep179 Fixing the Worst Guitar Solo – Heat of the Moment by Asia (feat. Matt Reviere & Jon "HW" Sullivan)
In this episode, Desi Serna is joined by friends and fellow guitarists Matt Reviere and Jon "HW" Sullivan for a lively discussion about one of the most debated solos of the 1980s — Steve Howe's guita…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Ep178 Tribute to Ace Frehley – Favorite Guitar Solos
In episode 178 of the Guitar Music Theory Podcast, I pay tribute to Kiss lead guitarist Ace Frehley with some of my favorite guitar solos he recorded.
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Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Ep177 Man on the Silver Mountain – How Does This Song Work?
In this episode, I break down the 1975 Rainbow classic featuring Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio. I take you through the signature opening riff, the shifting minor key changes, the alternate-p…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep176 How to Build a Pro Tribute Band- Inside The Heart of Rock and Roll with Roger and Tony Langdon
In episode 176 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I talk with Roger and Tony Langdon, founders of The Heart of Rock and Roll—America's #1 Huey Lewis tribute band. We dive into what it takes to run a…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep175 Q&A Thumb Chords - Song Memory - Rhythm Tips - and Foo Fighters Fretboard Tricks
In episode 175 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener emails about:
Using your thumb to fret the 6th string in barre chords and possible workarounds How to improve your rhythm and mem…Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep174 Recreating Iconic 80s Tones For Kemper and Helix with Matt Reviere
In episode 174 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I chat with Carrie Underwood guitarist Matt Reviere about recreating classic 80s guitar tones for the Kemper Profiling Amplifier and Line 6 Helix us…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep173 From Demo to Radio - Inside Music Production with Jason Wyatt Kuhn
In episode 173 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I sit down with Nashville music producer Jason Wyatt Kuhn to talk about the art of recording and producing music. Jason shares his journey from sing…
Published on 8 months ago
Ep172 Q&A playing style - physical limitations - key changes - bar chord techniques - music theory exercises - slowing down music
In episode 172 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener questions about playing styles, overcoming physical limitations, key changes in songs, barre chord techniques, music theory exerci…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago