Podcast Episodes

Ep160 Improvise with Refugee

In episode 160 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I demonstrate a technique for improvisation over jam tracks, drawing inspiration from the iconic song "Refugee" by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. …

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Ep159 Every Type of Seventh Chord and How to Use It

In episode 159 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I discuss every type of seventh chord and how to use it. Seventh chords are made when you extend a triad with an additional third. There are five qu…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Ep158 The Harmonic Minor Scale and How to Use It

In Episode 158 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I discuss the harmonic minor scale and its use in familiar guitar songs. This includes common harmonic minor chord progressions and how to incorpora…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Ep157 Q&A Circle of fifths - playing left-handed - Squier guitar mods - playing and singing - intervals

In episode 157 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener questions about the circle of fifths, playing left-handed, Squier guitar mods, playing and singing, intervals, and more. 

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Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Ep156 Biggest Part of Me - How Does This Song Work? - Scott Sheriff

In episode 156, keyboardist Scott Sheriff and I break down the song "Biggest Part of Me" by Ambrosia. We talk about the chords used in this song and how they're based on a chromatic line cliché and i…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Ep155 Q&A Modes - Rocksmith - Major Scale Patterns - Memorizing Songs - Effects Pedals - Foot Tapping - You Oughta Know

In episode 155 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener questions about modes, major scale patterns, memorizing songs, effects pedals, foot tapping, Rocksmith, and the song "You Oughta K…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Ep154 What Scales Are Used in Sweet Child O' Mine?

"Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses features prominent guitar work by Slash, including the iconic opening riff and memorable solos. The song uses the guitar scales D Mixolydian mode, E Aeolian mod…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Ep153 Matt Reviere Slash Guns N Roses Guitar Style and Tones

Which guitar scales, amps, and effects does Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash use? Matt Reviere and I discuss Slash's style and break down his tone in episode 153 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast. 

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Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Ep152 Q&A Keith Richards Open G Tuning - Acoustic Amps - Memorizing Songs - Sus4 Chords - Cheap Versus Expensive Acoustic Guitar

Why does Keith Richards use open G tuning, what's the difference between a cheap and expensive acoustic guitar, should songs be memorized, and what are sus4 chords? Get answers to these questions and…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Ep151 The Best Christmas Songs

In episode 151 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, Carrie Underwood guitarist Matt Reviere and I talk about our favorite Christmas songs. We play together and analyze some holiday classics that are r…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago