app01 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:21:10 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Gitfiddles and Paradiddles - Episodes Tagged with “Style” https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/tags/style Mon, 15 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0400 Gitfiddles &amp; 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. en-us episodic A Podcast for music and other fun topics Chris & Jon Gitfiddles &amp; 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. yes guitar, drums, drummer, music, instruments, guitar player, rock, metal, learn, musician, jazz, pop, learn, talk Chris & Jon gitfiddlesandparadiddles@gmail.com Episode 26: You've Been Warned https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/26 93fe880d-4477-470d-9707-2cbcf91c26b3 Mon, 15 Jul 2019 05:00:00 -0400 Chris & Jon 26 You've Been Warned full Chris & Jon Gibson Guitars have issued a warning for us all. Have you thought about stage presence? Do you know how to incorporate it? 45:48 no <p>In this episode Jon and Chris dive into the news that Gibson Guitars has restructured it’s corporate team. With this, they (Gibson) have released some interesting videos with specific comments that have the guitar community a little upset. We weight in on this with a few thoughts of our own. </p> <p>Chris and Jon also dive into the what it means to have good stage presence and the proper ways to include it in your own performance as a working musician. </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, jazz, Gibson, Haken In this episode Jon and Chris dive into the news that Gibson Guitars has restructured it’s corporate team. With this, they (Gibson) have released some interesting videos with specific comments that have the guitar community a little upset. We weight in on this with a few thoughts of our own.

Chris and Jon also dive into the what it means to have good stage presence and the proper ways to include it in your own performance as a working musician.

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]]> In this episode Jon and Chris dive into the news that Gibson Guitars has restructured it’s corporate team. With this, they (Gibson) have released some interesting videos with specific comments that have the guitar community a little upset. We weight in on this with a few thoughts of our own.

Chris and Jon also dive into the what it means to have good stage presence and the proper ways to include it in your own performance as a working musician.

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]]> Episode 25: Let's Talk Drums https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/25 8cd25805-3a2b-4400-9fad-93ebd96827ec Mon, 24 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0400 Chris & Jon 25 Let's Talk Drums full Chris & Jon In this episode Chris talks about the new drumset he recently purchased, along with the history of the company it came from. Musical instruments are a tool. With that in mind, how do you shop when making a purchase? 48:27 no <p>In this episode Chris talks about the new drumset he recently purchased, along with the history of the company it came from. Along the way Jon and Chris talk about how important it is to research the gear you purchase and what it means to be an individual while wading through the vast world of musical gear. </p> <p>Musical instruments are a tool. With that in mind, how do you shop when making a purchase? Do you buy a piece of gear because the flavor of the month plays that specific brand or are you buying with intent? These are questions we’ve asked ourselves throughout our musical journey. </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, jazz, Yamaha In this episode Chris talks about the new drumset he recently purchased, along with the history of the company it came from. Along the way Jon and Chris talk about how important it is to research the gear you purchase and what it means to be an individual while wading through the vast world of musical gear.

Musical instruments are a tool. With that in mind, how do you shop when making a purchase? Do you buy a piece of gear because the flavor of the month plays that specific brand or are you buying with intent? These are questions we’ve asked ourselves throughout our musical journey.

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]]> In this episode Chris talks about the new drumset he recently purchased, along with the history of the company it came from. Along the way Jon and Chris talk about how important it is to research the gear you purchase and what it means to be an individual while wading through the vast world of musical gear.

Musical instruments are a tool. With that in mind, how do you shop when making a purchase? Do you buy a piece of gear because the flavor of the month plays that specific brand or are you buying with intent? These are questions we’ve asked ourselves throughout our musical journey.

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]]> Episode 24: He's Dead, Jim! https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/24 7153326b-66b7-46bd-9567-27765857a560 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0400 Chris & Jon 24 He's Dead, Jim! full Chris & Jon In this episode Jon shares a story about his move from his tried and true pedal board to the new Line 6 HX series of products. He dives into what it looks like to make a move like this and what to expect along the way. He also gives some pro tips on using the HX products so that you get the most out of them. 1:00:15 yes <p>Guitar Players and effects gurus, this one is for you! </p> <p>In this episode Jon shares a story about his move from his tried and true pedal board to the new Line 6 HX series of products. He dives into what it looks like to make a move like this and what to expect along the way. He also gives some pro tips on using the HX products so that you get the most out of them. </p> <p>They also talk about an event from a recent gig Chris &amp; Jon played together, we’re something happened that nearly cost Jon this new setup and maybe more… </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, Star Trek Guitar Players and effects gurus, this one is for you!

In this episode Jon shares a story about his move from his tried and true pedal board to the new Line 6 HX series of products. He dives into what it looks like to make a move like this and what to expect along the way. He also gives some pro tips on using the HX products so that you get the most out of them.

They also talk about an event from a recent gig Chris & Jon played together, we’re something happened that nearly cost Jon this new setup and maybe more…

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]]> Guitar Players and effects gurus, this one is for you!

In this episode Jon shares a story about his move from his tried and true pedal board to the new Line 6 HX series of products. He dives into what it looks like to make a move like this and what to expect along the way. He also gives some pro tips on using the HX products so that you get the most out of them.

They also talk about an event from a recent gig Chris & Jon played together, we’re something happened that nearly cost Jon this new setup and maybe more…

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]]> Episode 23: Should You Move To Nashville? https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/23 e0b2a57c-e779-4bd3-9fc8-60d6ecc3cd7d Tue, 28 May 2019 05:00:00 -0400 Chris & Jon 23 Should You Move To Nashville? full Chris & Jon We get this question a lot… Should I Move To Nashville? If you do move, do you have the willpower to stay? Can you afford to be there for several years as you build up your resume? 38:54 no <p>We get this question a lot… Should I Move To Nashville? </p> <p>Here's the thing... </p> <p>If you do move, do you have the willpower to stay? Can you afford to be there for several years as you build up your resume? </p> <p>These are just a few questions to ask yourself before you take this big leap. Well that all depends on a series of very specific things. </p> <p>In this episode Chris and Jon dig into what it means to move to Nashville and what to expect if you do. </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, Peter Gabriel We get this question a lot… Should I Move To Nashville?

Here's the thing...

If you do move, do you have the willpower to stay? Can you afford to be there for several years as you build up your resume?

These are just a few questions to ask yourself before you take this big leap. Well that all depends on a series of very specific things.

In this episode Chris and Jon dig into what it means to move to Nashville and what to expect if you do.

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]]> We get this question a lot… Should I Move To Nashville?

Here's the thing...

If you do move, do you have the willpower to stay? Can you afford to be there for several years as you build up your resume?

These are just a few questions to ask yourself before you take this big leap. Well that all depends on a series of very specific things.

In this episode Chris and Jon dig into what it means to move to Nashville and what to expect if you do.

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]]> Episode 21: Are You Fit For Your Gig? https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/21 80d88f96-5777-41d3-ae65-87a30cd2ec28 Mon, 15 Apr 2019 05:00:00 -0400 Chris & Jon 21 Are You Fit For Your Gig? full Chris & Jon Keeping ourselves in shape will help us working musicians in so many ways. In this episode we dig deep into this ever growing topic. 25:04 no <p>Game of Thrones is back and so are we! This one was recorded about a month ago. In this episode we discuss Game of Thrones and the new season. We also talk about fitness as it pertains to your gig and overall health. </p> <p>As we all know by now, fitness is a very important part of being a working musician. It helps us in so many ways. How many of us have played a 4 hour gig and had sore muscles and our backs are killing us? Either on the gig or definitely by the next morning. I know we've been there before. </p> <p>Keeping ourselves in shape will help this by leaps and bounds. Taking care of our bodies will pay dividends toward your personal success with all your gigs. </p> <p>During this episode Jon and Chris provide stories about their own fitness and how being out of shape in previous years affected their gigs and heath.</p> <p>Artist of the Week: </p> <p>Jon - Bishop Gunn </p> <p><a href="https://www.bishopgunn.com" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.bishopgunn.com</a></p> <p>Chris - Dave Weckl</p> <p><a href="http://www.daveweckl.com" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.daveweckl.com</a> </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, song, podcast, jazz, musicianship, pop, gameofthrones Game of Thrones is back and so are we! This one was recorded about a month ago. In this episode we discuss Game of Thrones and the new season. We also talk about fitness as it pertains to your gig and overall health.

As we all know by now, fitness is a very important part of being a working musician. It helps us in so many ways. How many of us have played a 4 hour gig and had sore muscles and our backs are killing us? Either on the gig or definitely by the next morning. I know we've been there before.

Keeping ourselves in shape will help this by leaps and bounds. Taking care of our bodies will pay dividends toward your personal success with all your gigs.

During this episode Jon and Chris provide stories about their own fitness and how being out of shape in previous years affected their gigs and heath.

Artist of the Week:

Jon - Bishop Gunn

https://www.bishopgunn.com

Chris - Dave Weckl

http://www.daveweckl.com

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]]> Game of Thrones is back and so are we! This one was recorded about a month ago. In this episode we discuss Game of Thrones and the new season. We also talk about fitness as it pertains to your gig and overall health.

As we all know by now, fitness is a very important part of being a working musician. It helps us in so many ways. How many of us have played a 4 hour gig and had sore muscles and our backs are killing us? Either on the gig or definitely by the next morning. I know we've been there before.

Keeping ourselves in shape will help this by leaps and bounds. Taking care of our bodies will pay dividends toward your personal success with all your gigs.

During this episode Jon and Chris provide stories about their own fitness and how being out of shape in previous years affected their gigs and heath.

Artist of the Week:

Jon - Bishop Gunn

https://www.bishopgunn.com

Chris - Dave Weckl

http://www.daveweckl.com

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]]> Episode 20: The Steady Decline Of Musicianship https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/20 9347e070-f6e0-42dd-ae03-a2b9fdbd9882 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 05:30:00 -0400 Chris & Jon 20 The Steady Decline Of Musicianship full Chris & Jon There is no doubt that musicianship has declined in our industry. But why is that? Jon and Chris have some theories they bring up in this episode as to why musicianship is declining so fast. And maybe some ways to correct it. 52:18 yes <p>Strap in, this is a deep episode. </p> <p>There is no doubt that musicianship has declined in our industry. But why is that? Jon and Chris have some theories they bring up in this episode as to why musicianship is declining so fast. And maybe some ways to correct it. </p> <p>Will we see musicianship return to the mainstream? We hope so. But until then it’s the responsibility of every true musician to point players in the right direction of quality musicianship. </p> <p>During this episode we also introduce a new segment we call “Headlines”. We will be discussing relevant news during this segment. In this episode we talk about the coming 2019 tour announced by the band Tool. As well as get into a big love of ours… Baseball! Especially the Atlanta Braves. </p> <p>PICKS OF THE WEEK:</p> <p>Jon - D’Addario NYXL Guitar Strings</p> <p><a href="http://www.daddario.com/DADProductFamily.Page?ActiveID=3768&amp;familyid=74&amp;sid=0b91101b-90e6-4908-9138-933ffcdbf883" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.daddario.com/DADProductFamily.Page?ActiveID=3768&amp;familyid=74&amp;sid=0b91101b-90e6-4908-9138-933ffcdbf883</a></p> <p>Chris - Promark Transport Deluxe Stick Bag</p> <p><a href="http://www.promark.com/pmProductDetail.Page?ActiveID=3917&amp;productid=1077&amp;sid=11ff1abc-dad1-4402-8e26-0f96f0ef05f8" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.promark.com/pmProductDetail.Page?ActiveID=3917&amp;productid=1077&amp;sid=11ff1abc-dad1-4402-8e26-0f96f0ef05f8</a></p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, song, podcast, jazz, musicianship, pop, baseball Strap in, this is a deep episode.

There is no doubt that musicianship has declined in our industry. But why is that? Jon and Chris have some theories they bring up in this episode as to why musicianship is declining so fast. And maybe some ways to correct it.

Will we see musicianship return to the mainstream? We hope so. But until then it’s the responsibility of every true musician to point players in the right direction of quality musicianship.

During this episode we also introduce a new segment we call “Headlines”. We will be discussing relevant news during this segment. In this episode we talk about the coming 2019 tour announced by the band Tool. As well as get into a big love of ours… Baseball! Especially the Atlanta Braves.

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Jon - D’Addario NYXL Guitar Strings

http://www.daddario.com/DADProductFamily.Page?ActiveID=3768&familyid=74&sid=0b91101b-90e6-4908-9138-933ffcdbf883

Chris - Promark Transport Deluxe Stick Bag

http://www.promark.com/pmProductDetail.Page?ActiveID=3917&productid=1077&sid=11ff1abc-dad1-4402-8e26-0f96f0ef05f8

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]]> Strap in, this is a deep episode.

There is no doubt that musicianship has declined in our industry. But why is that? Jon and Chris have some theories they bring up in this episode as to why musicianship is declining so fast. And maybe some ways to correct it.

Will we see musicianship return to the mainstream? We hope so. But until then it’s the responsibility of every true musician to point players in the right direction of quality musicianship.

During this episode we also introduce a new segment we call “Headlines”. We will be discussing relevant news during this segment. In this episode we talk about the coming 2019 tour announced by the band Tool. As well as get into a big love of ours… Baseball! Especially the Atlanta Braves.

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Jon - D’Addario NYXL Guitar Strings

http://www.daddario.com/DADProductFamily.Page?ActiveID=3768&familyid=74&sid=0b91101b-90e6-4908-9138-933ffcdbf883

Chris - Promark Transport Deluxe Stick Bag

http://www.promark.com/pmProductDetail.Page?ActiveID=3917&productid=1077&sid=11ff1abc-dad1-4402-8e26-0f96f0ef05f8

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]]> Episode 19: Demystifying Gear Reviews https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/19 66e43452-7291-432b-bce6-572ffa79ea5c Mon, 25 Feb 2019 05:00:00 -0500 Chris & Jon 19 Demystifying Gear Reviews full Chris & Jon How many times have you went online to check out gear reviews and decide to order a piece of gear based on what you heard? Only to find out that when you got it home it didn’t sound anything like it did online. 25:30 no <p>How many times have you went online to check out gear reviews and decide to order a piece of gear based on what you heard? Only to find out that when you got it home it didn’t sound anything like it did online.</p> <p>Has this happened to you before? </p> <p>Gear reviews are great way to explore the vast world of musical instruments. But it’s a good rule of thumb to take them at face value.</p> <p>Join Chris &amp; Jon as they take a deep dive into this subject. </p> <p>ARTIST OF THE WEEK:</p> <p>Jon - Plini (Sunhead EP)</p> <p><a href="https://www.plini.co/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.plini.co/</a></p> <p>Chris - Chris Potter / Nate Smith on Drums (Underground Album)</p> <p><a href="https://www.chrispottermusic.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.chrispottermusic.com/</a> </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, song, podcast, jazz, gear How many times have you went online to check out gear reviews and decide to order a piece of gear based on what you heard? Only to find out that when you got it home it didn’t sound anything like it did online.

Has this happened to you before?

Gear reviews are great way to explore the vast world of musical instruments. But it’s a good rule of thumb to take them at face value.

Join Chris & Jon as they take a deep dive into this subject.

ARTIST OF THE WEEK:

Jon - Plini (Sunhead EP)

https://www.plini.co/

Chris - Chris Potter / Nate Smith on Drums (Underground Album)

https://www.chrispottermusic.com/

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]]> How many times have you went online to check out gear reviews and decide to order a piece of gear based on what you heard? Only to find out that when you got it home it didn’t sound anything like it did online.

Has this happened to you before?

Gear reviews are great way to explore the vast world of musical instruments. But it’s a good rule of thumb to take them at face value.

Join Chris & Jon as they take a deep dive into this subject.

ARTIST OF THE WEEK:

Jon - Plini (Sunhead EP)

https://www.plini.co/

Chris - Chris Potter / Nate Smith on Drums (Underground Album)

https://www.chrispottermusic.com/

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]]> Episode 18: How to be a McDonald’s Hamburger https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/18 3df940de-223b-4e44-bb9f-11aa01ef74a1 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 05:00:00 -0500 Chris & Jon 18 How to be a McDonald’s Hamburger full Chris & Jon As working musicians… Especially sidemen. You need to be a McDonald’s Hamburger. But what does this mean? 36:33 no <p>As a (sideman) musician, consistency is key to your success. Call backs, nailing that audition, getting the gig you’ve been striving for… Being a McDonald’s Hamburger gets you there. </p> <p>Seeking feedback is crucial in helping you understand how your developing. </p> <p>Consistency builds your brand. . . Start today! </p> <p>Dive into this episode as Jon and Chris expand on this topic. </p> <p><strong>Artist of the Week:</strong></p> <p>Jon - Allen Stone</p> <p><a href="https://www.allenstone.com" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.allenstone.com</a></p> <p>Chris - Mark Guiliana</p> <p><a href="http://www.markguiliana.com" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.markguiliana.com</a></p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, song, podcast, jazz, mcdonalds As a (sideman) musician, consistency is key to your success. Call backs, nailing that audition, getting the gig you’ve been striving for… Being a McDonald’s Hamburger gets you there.

Seeking feedback is crucial in helping you understand how your developing.

Consistency builds your brand. . . Start today!

Dive into this episode as Jon and Chris expand on this topic.

Artist of the Week:

Jon - Allen Stone

https://www.allenstone.com

Chris - Mark Guiliana

http://www.markguiliana.com

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]]> As a (sideman) musician, consistency is key to your success. Call backs, nailing that audition, getting the gig you’ve been striving for… Being a McDonald’s Hamburger gets you there.

Seeking feedback is crucial in helping you understand how your developing.

Consistency builds your brand. . . Start today!

Dive into this episode as Jon and Chris expand on this topic.

Artist of the Week:

Jon - Allen Stone

https://www.allenstone.com

Chris - Mark Guiliana

http://www.markguiliana.com

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]]> Episode 17: Gear We Use and Why https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/17 a002d262-706e-452c-bfec-1959b9005bfe Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:30:00 -0500 Chris & Jon 17 Gear We Use and Why full Chris & Jon In this episode we breakdown the gear we use and why. 58:12 no <p>You’ve asked and here it is… It’s time to talk about the gear we use! </p> <p>In this episode we breakdown the gear we use and why. </p> <p>We all go through a journey of acquiring the gear that will become what we use as working musicians. This is natural. The evolution of that gear is what makes a player begin to have a unique voice. </p> <p>It’s always important to choose the gear you use based on your gig. Jon takes some time to breakdown the types of guitars that cover almost all bases and genres. </p> <p>The gear you choose can help you get call backs and future gigs. It’s a very important process. </p> <p>In this episode we also cover some tips when shopping for new gear. </p> <p>PICKS OF THE WEEK:</p> <p>Jon - D’Addario DIY Solderless Pedalboard Cable Kit </p> <p><a href="http://daddario.com/pwProductDetail.Page?ActiveID=4115&amp;productid=22&amp;sid=9fd9676c-d9b9-44d0-89a1-f1ef632b1901" rel="nofollow noopener">http://daddario.com/pwProductDetail.Page?ActiveID=4115&amp;productid=22&amp;sid=9fd9676c-d9b9-44d0-89a1-f1ef632b1901</a></p> <p>Chris - Ableton Live 10</p> <p><a href="https://www.ableton.com/en/live/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.ableton.com/en/live/</a> </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, jazz, ableton You’ve asked and here it is… It’s time to talk about the gear we use!

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

We all go through a journey of acquiring the gear that will become what we use as working musicians. This is natural. The evolution of that gear is what makes a player begin to have a unique voice.

It’s always important to choose the gear you use based on your gig. Jon takes some time to breakdown the types of guitars that cover almost all bases and genres.

The gear you choose can help you get call backs and future gigs. It’s a very important process.

In this episode we also cover some tips when shopping for new gear.

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Jon - D’Addario DIY Solderless Pedalboard Cable Kit

http://daddario.com/pwProductDetail.Page?ActiveID=4115&productid=22&sid=9fd9676c-d9b9-44d0-89a1-f1ef632b1901

Chris - Ableton Live 10

https://www.ableton.com/en/live/

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]]> You’ve asked and here it is… It’s time to talk about the gear we use!

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

We all go through a journey of acquiring the gear that will become what we use as working musicians. This is natural. The evolution of that gear is what makes a player begin to have a unique voice.

It’s always important to choose the gear you use based on your gig. Jon takes some time to breakdown the types of guitars that cover almost all bases and genres.

The gear you choose can help you get call backs and future gigs. It’s a very important process.

In this episode we also cover some tips when shopping for new gear.

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Jon - D’Addario DIY Solderless Pedalboard Cable Kit

http://daddario.com/pwProductDetail.Page?ActiveID=4115&productid=22&sid=9fd9676c-d9b9-44d0-89a1-f1ef632b1901

Chris - Ableton Live 10

https://www.ableton.com/en/live/

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]]> Episode 11: A Lot Of Me: A Conversation With Myles Brown https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/11 a4d7d114-299f-4300-ba80-35900d60094b Mon, 10 Dec 2018 05:00:00 -0500 Chris & Jon 11 A Lot Of Me: A Conversation With Myles Brown full Chris & Jon 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. 1:09:06 no <p>In this episode we got the chance to interview Myles Brown. Myles is a very accomplished Atlanta musician who attended the Berkley College of Music and the Atlanta Institute of Music. We discuss many topics in this one. A lot pertaining to his time at music college. </p> <p>Thinking of going to music college? Have questions about what it’s like? </p> <p>Come join us as Myles sheds some light on these questions. </p> <p>Topics include: </p> <ul> <li>What it's like going to the Berkley College of Music and Atlanta Institute of Music</li> <li>How those two schools differ</li> <li>Audition tips</li> <li>What he learned along the way</li> <li>Real world application vs. school knowledge</li> <li>Charting</li> <li>Live Gigging</li> <li>Jazz deep dives</li> <li>Live playing</li> </ul> <p>And many other things! </p> <p>You can find out more about Myles by clicking <a href="https://www.mylesbrown.net" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a> </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, song, podcast, number, Berkley, college In this episode we got the chance to interview Myles Brown. Myles is a very accomplished Atlanta musician who attended the Berkley College of Music and the Atlanta Institute of Music. We discuss many topics in this one. A lot pertaining to his time at music college.

Thinking of going to music college? Have questions about what it’s like?

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

Topics include:

  • What it's like going to the Berkley College of Music and Atlanta Institute of Music
  • How those two schools differ
  • Audition tips
  • What he learned along the way
  • Real world application vs. school knowledge
  • Charting
  • Live Gigging
  • Jazz deep dives
  • Live playing

And many other things!

You can find out more about Myles by clicking HERE

Support Gitfiddles and Paradiddles

]]> In this episode we got the chance to interview Myles Brown. Myles is a very accomplished Atlanta musician who attended the Berkley College of Music and the Atlanta Institute of Music. We discuss many topics in this one. A lot pertaining to his time at music college.

Thinking of going to music college? Have questions about what it’s like?

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

Topics include:

  • What it's like going to the Berkley College of Music and Atlanta Institute of Music
  • How those two schools differ
  • Audition tips
  • What he learned along the way
  • Real world application vs. school knowledge
  • Charting
  • Live Gigging
  • Jazz deep dives
  • Live playing

And many other things!

You can find out more about Myles by clicking HERE

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]]> Episode 10: Genre Specific Gear (Knowing The Rules Will Aid In Your Success) https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/10 d08465dd-8186-48b6-bd04-4c2f32297397 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 08:45:00 -0500 Chris & Jon 10 Genre Specific Gear (Knowing The Rules Will Aid In Your Success) full Chris & Jon 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. 42:22 no <p>Playing the right gear for the gig is essential to the success of the working musician. 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. </p> <p>Topics include: </p> <ul> <li>Gear Breakdowns</li> <li>Guitar Styles Fender, Gibson etc.) </li> <li>Selecting the right gear</li> <li>How scale length effects the sound of a guitar</li> <li>Proper cymbal selection</li> <li>Sound characteristics</li> <li>Universal rules of genres </li> <li>Single Coil vs Humbucker Pickup</li> <li>Drum Tuning</li> <li>Coated vs Clear Drumheads</li> </ul> <p>Along with some others! </p> <p>No need in re-inventing the wheel. Follow the guidelines to your own succuss! </p> <p>Picks of the Week:</p> <p>Jon - <a href="https://line6.com/hx-stomp/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://line6.com/hx-stomp/</a></p> <p>Chris - <a href="https://www.ableton.com/en/live/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.ableton.com/en/live/</a> </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, song, podcast, number Playing the right gear for the gig is essential to the success of the working musician. 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.

Topics include:

  • Gear Breakdowns
  • Guitar Styles Fender, Gibson etc.)
  • Selecting the right gear
  • How scale length effects the sound of a guitar
  • Proper cymbal selection
  • Sound characteristics
  • Universal rules of genres
  • Single Coil vs Humbucker Pickup
  • Drum Tuning
  • Coated vs Clear Drumheads

Along with some others!

No need in re-inventing the wheel. Follow the guidelines to your own succuss!

Picks of the Week:

Jon - https://line6.com/hx-stomp/

Chris - https://www.ableton.com/en/live/

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]]> Playing the right gear for the gig is essential to the success of the working musician. 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.

Topics include:

  • Gear Breakdowns
  • Guitar Styles Fender, Gibson etc.)
  • Selecting the right gear
  • How scale length effects the sound of a guitar
  • Proper cymbal selection
  • Sound characteristics
  • Universal rules of genres
  • Single Coil vs Humbucker Pickup
  • Drum Tuning
  • Coated vs Clear Drumheads

Along with some others!

No need in re-inventing the wheel. Follow the guidelines to your own succuss!

Picks of the Week:

Jon - https://line6.com/hx-stomp/

Chris - https://www.ableton.com/en/live/

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]]> Episode 9: Are You In Love With The Process? https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/9 5792b83a-7ea5-4529-b8c1-fca587edf0d4 Mon, 26 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0500 Chris & Jon 9 Are You In Love With The Process? full Chris & Jon Being in love with the process is what makes or breaks you. Your struggles will determine your successes. Are you ready? 30:44 yes <p>Let’s face it. When we first started playing we all imagined ourselves on a big stage in front of a screaming crowd. That’s the dream. . . That’s the goal right!? But are we interested in the process of getting from A to B? Do you know what the impacts of being a professional musician will have on our lives? </p> <p>Being in love with the process is what makes or breaks you. Your struggles will determine your successes. </p> <p>In this episode Jon &amp; Chris dive into these topics and much more. </p> <p>This episode was inspired by the incredible book “The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck” by Mark Manson. </p> <p>We recommend that everyone read this book!</p> <p>LINKS: </p> <p><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-subtle-art-of-not-giving-a-f-ck/id1071409887?mt=11" rel="nofollow noopener">https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-subtle-art-of-not-giving-a-f-ck/id1071409887?mt=11</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/0062457713/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1543194676&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=subtle+art+of+not+giving+a+f" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/0062457713/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1543194676&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=subtle+art+of+not+giving+a+f</a> </p> subtle art, nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, song, podcast, number, Mark Manson Let’s face it. When we first started playing we all imagined ourselves on a big stage in front of a screaming crowd. That’s the dream. . . That’s the goal right!? But are we interested in the process of getting from A to B? Do you know what the impacts of being a professional musician will have on our lives?

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

In this episode Jon & Chris dive into these topics and much more.

This episode was inspired by the incredible book “The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck” by Mark Manson.

We recommend that everyone read this book!

LINKS:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-subtle-art-of-not-giving-a-f-ck/id1071409887?mt=11

https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/0062457713/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1543194676&sr=8-2&keywords=subtle+art+of+not+giving+a+f

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]]> Let’s face it. When we first started playing we all imagined ourselves on a big stage in front of a screaming crowd. That’s the dream. . . That’s the goal right!? But are we interested in the process of getting from A to B? Do you know what the impacts of being a professional musician will have on our lives?

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

In this episode Jon & Chris dive into these topics and much more.

This episode was inspired by the incredible book “The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fuck” by Mark Manson.

We recommend that everyone read this book!

LINKS:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-subtle-art-of-not-giving-a-f-ck/id1071409887?mt=11

https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/0062457713/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1543194676&sr=8-2&keywords=subtle+art+of+not+giving+a+f

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]]> Episode 8: How to Sound Like A Million Bucks On A Budget https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/8 b503e812-1cb0-4383-87d6-5a11a2c1688d Mon, 19 Nov 2018 07:15:00 -0500 Chris & Jon 8 How to Sound Like A Million Bucks On A Budget full Chris & Jon 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. 32:13 no <p>Let's face it, gear is expensive. But do you have to spend a ton of money to sound your best? We don't think so. </p> <p>In this episode we breakdown some areas to focus on to get the most out of your money so that you can sound like a million bucks in any gigging situation. </p> <p>Topics Include: </p> <ul> <li>The $1,000 threshold</li> <li>Areas you sound focus spending dollars on</li> <li>Guitar Brands</li> <li>Guitar Pedals</li> <li>Amplifiers</li> <li>Cymbals</li> <li>Drum Tuning</li> </ul> <p>And much more! </p> <p>Jump into this episode to discover where you should spend your hard earned money. </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, song, podcast, number, tuning, pedals, amps Let's face it, gear is expensive. But do you have to spend a ton of money to sound your best? We don't think so.

In this episode we breakdown some areas to focus on to get the most out of your money so that you can sound like a million bucks in any gigging situation.

Topics Include:

  • The $1,000 threshold
  • Areas you sound focus spending dollars on
  • Guitar Brands
  • Guitar Pedals
  • Amplifiers
  • Cymbals
  • Drum Tuning

And much more!

Jump into this episode to discover where you should spend your hard earned money.

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]]> Let's face it, gear is expensive. But do you have to spend a ton of money to sound your best? We don't think so.

In this episode we breakdown some areas to focus on to get the most out of your money so that you can sound like a million bucks in any gigging situation.

Topics Include:

  • The $1,000 threshold
  • Areas you sound focus spending dollars on
  • Guitar Brands
  • Guitar Pedals
  • Amplifiers
  • Cymbals
  • Drum Tuning

And much more!

Jump into this episode to discover where you should spend your hard earned money.

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]]> Episode 7: What's Expected of You On the Gig? https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/7 3dac4ef2-df89-46f2-9c95-75074707bec3 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0500 Chris & Jon 7 What's Expected of You On the Gig? full Chris & Jon From preparing your gear for the show. Load in, Load out and everything in between. We had fun covering it in this episode. 35:38 yes <p>From preparing your gear for the show. Load in, Load out and everything in between. We had fun covering it in this episode! </p> <p>Topics include: </p> <ul> <li>Gear Prep</li> <li>Be On Time</li> <li>Load in</li> <li>Backline</li> <li>Assessing the Stage Plot</li> <li>Setup</li> <li>Downbeat</li> <li>Load out </li> </ul> <p>And many other topics! </p> <p>We all have to go through these steps before and during our gigs. But do you take the time to examine them and maybe even learn from them? This can be essential in sharpening your skills each and every time you pack your gear for the next show. </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, song, podcast, number From preparing your gear for the show. Load in, Load out and everything in between. We had fun covering it in this episode!

Topics include:

  • Gear Prep
  • Be On Time
  • Load in
  • Backline
  • Assessing the Stage Plot
  • Setup
  • Downbeat
  • Load out

And many other topics!

We all have to go through these steps before and during our gigs. But do you take the time to examine them and maybe even learn from them? This can be essential in sharpening your skills each and every time you pack your gear for the next show.

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

Topics include:

  • Gear Prep
  • Be On Time
  • Load in
  • Backline
  • Assessing the Stage Plot
  • Setup
  • Downbeat
  • Load out

And many other topics!

We all have to go through these steps before and during our gigs. But do you take the time to examine them and maybe even learn from them? This can be essential in sharpening your skills each and every time you pack your gear for the next show.

Support Gitfiddles and Paradiddles

]]> Episode 6: Are You Learning The Song Correctly? https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/6 1bf30904-9175-40c0-a68f-e02fc6a8265b Wed, 07 Nov 2018 14:00:00 -0500 Chris & Jon 6 Are You Learning The Song Correctly? full Chris & Jon 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. 37:40 yes <p>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 what tried and true ways work for us. </p> <p>Topics include:</p> <ul> <li>The importance of listening first. Not playing first</li> <li>Getting the right tones for the songs your learning</li> <li>The Nashville Number System and ways to utlize it best</li> <li>Sight Reading vs. Stage Presence</li> <li>Taking the songs you've learned into the gigging / show situation</li> </ul> <p>LINKS: </p> <p>More about the Nashville Number System - <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nashville_number_system" rel="nofollow noopener">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nashville_number_system</a> </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, song, podcast, number 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 what tried and true ways work for us.

Topics include:

  • The importance of listening first. Not playing first
  • Getting the right tones for the songs your learning
  • The Nashville Number System and ways to utlize it best
  • Sight Reading vs. Stage Presence
  • Taking the songs you've learned into the gigging / show situation

LINKS:

More about the Nashville Number System - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nashville_number_system

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]]> 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 what tried and true ways work for us.

Topics include:

  • The importance of listening first. Not playing first
  • Getting the right tones for the songs your learning
  • The Nashville Number System and ways to utlize it best
  • Sight Reading vs. Stage Presence
  • Taking the songs you've learned into the gigging / show situation

LINKS:

More about the Nashville Number System - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nashville_number_system

Support Gitfiddles and Paradiddles

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