About the show

Gitfiddles & Paradiddles is a two man team set on helping the working musician. With over 40 years of combined playing, touring and studio experience, we want to help you navigate through the vast world of the working musician. It's also just plain fun to talk about all things music, sports, tv and much more! Come join us.

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Episodes

  • Episode 50: The Great Tube Shortage

    May 10th, 2022  |  44 mins 5 secs
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk

    Episode 50 has arrived! We are so excited to have made it to episode 50. Come dive in and celebrate with us.

  • Episode 49: The Art of the Pivot

    February 15th, 2022  |  49 mins 13 secs
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk

    In the age of Covid, musicians have had to rethink how they earn a living and stay relevant in the music industry. The art of the pivot is essential.

  • Episode 48: Did Covid kill the touring musician?

    February 1st, 2022  |  53 mins 34 secs
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk

    Did Covid kill the tour musician? If you ask us, we think so. In this episode we dive into the ways that Covid, mandates and main stream media have played a role in the slow demise of the touring musician.

  • Episode 47: Modern P&W vs Sideman

    January 11th, 2022  |  1 hr 5 mins
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk

    In this episode we discussed the differences of being a musician in a modern praise and worship environment / church, versus being a hired gun / side man with a touring band / artist.

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    Episode 46: Back To The 80's: Part 1

    September 14th, 2021  |  49 mins 52 secs
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk

    The sound of the 80's is making a comeback. Some people love it, some people may hate it. But one things for sure, history always repeats itself.

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    Episode 45: Does The Stage Determine Success?

    August 17th, 2021  |  57 mins 16 secs
    drummer, drums, football, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk

    What’s the first thing someone asks you when you tell them you’re a professional musician?

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    Episode 44: Recording Techniques: The 90's - Part 2

    August 3rd, 2021  |  1 hr 11 mins
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk

    Part two is a special one for us because we get to talk about the albums that influenced us the most from the 90’s. Strap in!

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    Episode 43: Recording Techniques: The 90's - Part 1

    July 14th, 2021  |  1 hr 6 mins
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk

    In this episode we dive deep into the 90's. Home recording, ADAT, and the mighty Pro Tools all came into existence in this decade.

  • Episode 42: Recording Techniques: Part 3 - The 80's

    March 3rd, 2021  |  1 hr 18 mins
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk

    The 80's were a pivotal turning point for music. The decade was a massive influence for us. Join for a trip back as we discuss what made it special for us!

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    Episode 41: Recording Techniques: Part 2

    February 3rd, 2021  |  57 mins 30 secs
    70's, beatles, drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, hendrix, jazz, led zeppelin, music, musician, podcast, rush, talk

    We've arrived at the 70's! This is the decade when recording and live music technology took off. This is such a HUGE decade for music!

  • Episode 40: Recording Techniques: Part 1

    January 20th, 2021  |  47 mins 22 secs
    60s, beatles, drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, hendrix, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk

    Episode number 40! We are so excited to have hit this number and are looking forward to many more.

  • Episode 39: The Return

    January 6th, 2021  |  49 mins 1 sec
    covid, covid19, drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, pandemic, podcast, rogan, talk

    We're Back Baby!! COVID-19 may have slowed us down but it can't stop us.

  • Episode 38: Musicianship: Alive and Well

    March 16th, 2020  |  57 mins 58 secs
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk

    This episode has it all.

    A band that’s been on hiatus for 9 years, comes back. A deep dive into one of our favorite tracks from them.

    AND… Musicianship is alive and well… what!?

  • Episode 37: NAMM Show Favorites and Midi 2.0

    February 10th, 2020  |  1 hr 3 mins
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk

    It’s 2020 and we’re back!

    This is our first episode of the year and it feels good to be back at it.

  • Episode 36: The G & P Year End Review

    December 23rd, 2019  |  59 mins 27 secs
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, talk

    2019 is almost over, so it seems fitting to talk about our favorite things during this part year. Join us!

  • Episode 35: Making It vs Making It

    December 9th, 2019  |  1 hr 3 mins
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, queensryche, talk

    Are you confused yet? Let us break it down for you in this episode all about the differences in making it in the music industry. And how you can call the shots.