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 18: How to be a McDonald’s Hamburger

    February 18th, 2019  |  36 mins 33 secs
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, style

    As working musicians… Especially sidemen. You need to be a McDonald’s Hamburger. But what does this mean?

  • Episode 17: Gear We Use and Why

    February 14th, 2019  |  58 mins 12 secs
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, style

    In this episode we breakdown the gear we use and why.

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    Episode 16: Musical Calibration

    January 29th, 2019  |  41 mins 32 secs
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, jazz, music, musician, podcast, practice

    We all have a musical starting point. But along our musical journey, other musicians and genres of music will help shape and mold you into the type of player you will become.

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    Episode 15: Why You Should Learn Jazz

    January 21st, 2019  |  57 mins 14 secs

    In this episode Jon and Chris breakdown their reasons for why you need to spend time learning and absorbing Jazz Music.

  • Episode 14: Embracing Technology

    January 14th, 2019  |  34 mins 52 secs
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, music, musician, podcast

    Technology is all around us. From our iPhones and iPads to our computers and watches. But the one area that gets a bad rap is the use of technology in music.

  • Episode 13: The Importance of Taking Every Gig with Shannon Kori

    January 7th, 2019  |  50 mins 11 secs
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, music, musician, podcast

    In this episode we had the honor of sitting down and talking with our good friend and drummer, Shannon Kori.

  • Episode 12: The Two Out of Three Theory

    December 17th, 2018  |  22 mins 45 secs
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, music, musician, podcast

    Join us as we breakdown these three very important elements in choosing the right gigs for your future as a working musician.

  • Episode 11: A Lot Of Me: A Conversation With Myles Brown

    December 10th, 2018  |  1 hr 9 mins
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, music, musician, podcast, style

    In this episode we had the chance to interview a good friend named, Myles Brown. Thinking of going to music college? Have questions about what it’s like?

    Come join us as Myles sheds some light on these questions.

  • Episode 10: Genre Specific Gear (Knowing The Rules Will Aid In Your Success)

    December 4th, 2018  |  42 mins 22 secs
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, music, musician, podcast, style

    Ever wonder if that gear you own will land you your next gig? There are certain unspoken (and loudly spoken) guidelines to all genres of music. Being able to properly interpret them is your job as a musician for hire.

  • Episode 9: Are You In Love With The Process?

    November 26th, 2018  |  30 mins 44 secs
    book, drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, mark manson, music, musician, podcast, style

    Being in love with the process is what makes or breaks you. Your struggles will determine your successes. Are you ready?

  • Episode 8: How to Sound Like A Million Bucks On A Budget

    November 19th, 2018  |  32 mins 13 secs
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, listen, music, musician, podcast, style

    Do you have to spend a lot of money on gear to sound good? We don't think so. In this episode we breakdown just how to get the most bang for your buck.

  • Episode 7: What's Expected of You On the Gig?

    November 12th, 2018  |  35 mins 38 secs
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, music, musician, podcast, style

    From preparing your gear for the show. Load in, Load out and everything in between. We had fun covering it in this episode.

  • Episode 6: Are You Learning The Song Correctly?

    November 7th, 2018  |  37 mins 40 secs
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, music, musician, podcast, style

    As a working musician we all learn songs for our gigs. Sometimes a few, sometimes a lot. But is there a right way to learn? We think so. Dive in and see what tried and true ways work for us.

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    Episode 5: We Talking Bout Practice

    October 29th, 2018  |  37 mins 31 secs
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, hustle, listen, music, musician, network, practice, work

    Practice is essential to developing on a musical instrument. In this episode we breakdown all the aspects of practice and how it helps us as working musicians.

  • Episode 4: Timing is Everything

    October 22nd, 2018  |  34 mins 59 secs
    drummer, drums, guitar, guitar player, live music, music, musician, networking, podcast, timing

    In this episode we discuss the importance of timing. How to better develop it and how speed playing and pocket playing are very different.

  • Episode 3: Synergy and How it Pertains to Your Success as a Musician

    October 15th, 2018  |  28 mins 52 secs
    drummer guitar, learn, music, musician, synergy

    In this episode we talk about the importance of synergy within a band and how to develop it.