app01 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:53:30 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Gitfiddles and Paradiddles - Episodes Tagged with “Talk” https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/tags/talk Tue, 10 May 2022 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 50: The Great Tube Shortage https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/50 62ad9239-12d6-4c55-96ae-17928b571585 Tue, 10 May 2022 05:00:00 -0400 Chris & Jon 50 The Great Tube Shortage full Chris & Jon Episode 50 has arrived! We are so excited to have made it to episode 50. Come dive in and celebrate with us. 44:05 yes <p>What a journey it’s been. 50 episodes down and many more to come. In this episode we discuss how supply shortages have begun to hit manufacturing with musical instruments. Specifically how the shortage of guitar tubes is having an impact on amp sales and what the future holds. </p> <p>We also have a bit of a fanboy moment in this episode as well. Listen to find out the details.</p> <p>Thank you all for the support.</p> <p>Episode 50... Let’s go! </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, jazz What a journey it’s been. 50 episodes down and many more to come. In this episode we discuss how supply shortages have begun to hit manufacturing with musical instruments. Specifically how the shortage of guitar tubes is having an impact on amp sales and what the future holds.

We also have a bit of a fanboy moment in this episode as well. Listen to find out the details.

Thank you all for the support.

Episode 50... Let’s go!

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]]> What a journey it’s been. 50 episodes down and many more to come. In this episode we discuss how supply shortages have begun to hit manufacturing with musical instruments. Specifically how the shortage of guitar tubes is having an impact on amp sales and what the future holds.

We also have a bit of a fanboy moment in this episode as well. Listen to find out the details.

Thank you all for the support.

Episode 50... Let’s go!

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]]> Episode 49: The Art of the Pivot https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/49 27f6c431-ae8e-4a44-b9d0-bedde505999c Tue, 15 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500 Chris & Jon 49 The Art of the Pivot full Chris & Jon 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. 49:13 yes <p>Covid has changed everything. That’s an understatement! In this episode Chris and Jon talk about the ways that they each have pivoted to continue working as professional musicians. Change of mindset and rethinking what it means to be called a professional musician, is common practice these days. Join us for a fun episode where we dive deep into the thought process of relying on playing live (pre-Covid), to refocusing your efforts and coming out better and brighter. </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, jazz Covid has changed everything. That’s an understatement! In this episode Chris and Jon talk about the ways that they each have pivoted to continue working as professional musicians. Change of mindset and rethinking what it means to be called a professional musician, is common practice these days. Join us for a fun episode where we dive deep into the thought process of relying on playing live (pre-Covid), to refocusing your efforts and coming out better and brighter.

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]]> Covid has changed everything. That’s an understatement! In this episode Chris and Jon talk about the ways that they each have pivoted to continue working as professional musicians. Change of mindset and rethinking what it means to be called a professional musician, is common practice these days. Join us for a fun episode where we dive deep into the thought process of relying on playing live (pre-Covid), to refocusing your efforts and coming out better and brighter.

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]]> Episode 48: Did Covid kill the touring musician? https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/48 2aae06fc-55aa-4b38-a792-7f442f2339bc Tue, 01 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0500 Chris & Jon 48 Did Covid kill the touring musician? full Chris & Jon 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. 53:34 no <p>Please keep in mind that the perspectives of this episode are from the perspectives of the host, Chris &amp; Jon. Touring musicians as a whole have been affected by Covid. As so any other jobs and professions have. In this episode we breakdown the ways the working musician / weekend warrior musician have been affected. We also discussed ways to pivot to other platforms and continue creating and staying positive. </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, jazz Please keep in mind that the perspectives of this episode are from the perspectives of the host, Chris & Jon. Touring musicians as a whole have been affected by Covid. As so any other jobs and professions have. In this episode we breakdown the ways the working musician / weekend warrior musician have been affected. We also discussed ways to pivot to other platforms and continue creating and staying positive.

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]]> Please keep in mind that the perspectives of this episode are from the perspectives of the host, Chris & Jon. Touring musicians as a whole have been affected by Covid. As so any other jobs and professions have. In this episode we breakdown the ways the working musician / weekend warrior musician have been affected. We also discussed ways to pivot to other platforms and continue creating and staying positive.

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]]> Episode 47: Modern P&W vs Sideman https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/47 c4f6da15-ab9e-44f2-9537-7c4662b36aaa Tue, 11 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500 Chris & Jon 47 Modern P&W vs Sideman full Chris & Jon 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. 1:05:12 no <p>Welcome to 2022! This is an episode that we’ve been talking about doing for about six months. We’re very excited to finally flesh it out and share it with all of you. </p> <p>In this episode we discussed the differences of being a musician in a modern praise and worship enviroment / church, versus being a hired gun / side man with a touring band / artist.</p> <p>Of course there are many similarities in both environments. But there are some big differences that make a world of change if you’re approaching it with the right mindset and attitude. </p> <p>Happy New Year, everyone! </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, church, worship Welcome to 2022! This is an episode that we’ve been talking about doing for about six months. We’re very excited to finally flesh it out and share it with all of you.

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

Of course there are many similarities in both environments. But there are some big differences that make a world of change if you’re approaching it with the right mindset and attitude.

Happy New Year, everyone!

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]]> Welcome to 2022! This is an episode that we’ve been talking about doing for about six months. We’re very excited to finally flesh it out and share it with all of you.

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

Of course there are many similarities in both environments. But there are some big differences that make a world of change if you’re approaching it with the right mindset and attitude.

Happy New Year, everyone!

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]]> Episode 46: Back To The 80's: Part 1 https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/46 cdd442ec-a09a-450a-aac4-98c8723c6e2b Tue, 14 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Chris & Jon 46 Back To The 80's: Part 1 full Chris & Jon 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. 49:52 yes <p>New artist are jumping on the 80's sound. From the Weeknd to Dua Lipa and even artist like John Mayer . What is it about this iconic sound that is making a huge comeback?</p> <p>It’s been shown that pop-culture repeats itself every 30 years. Is this a sign of that trend or is it something deeper? </p> <p>In this episode we attempt to dissect what is generating such great interest in the sound of the 80's. Is it record labels, money driven or just artist themselves? </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, jazz New artist are jumping on the 80's sound. From the Weeknd to Dua Lipa and even artist like John Mayer . What is it about this iconic sound that is making a huge comeback?

It’s been shown that pop-culture repeats itself every 30 years. Is this a sign of that trend or is it something deeper?

In this episode we attempt to dissect what is generating such great interest in the sound of the 80's. Is it record labels, money driven or just artist themselves?

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]]> New artist are jumping on the 80's sound. From the Weeknd to Dua Lipa and even artist like John Mayer . What is it about this iconic sound that is making a huge comeback?

It’s been shown that pop-culture repeats itself every 30 years. Is this a sign of that trend or is it something deeper?

In this episode we attempt to dissect what is generating such great interest in the sound of the 80's. Is it record labels, money driven or just artist themselves?

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]]> Episode 45: Does The Stage Determine Success? https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/45 a4ac72b3-4cf5-4066-9722-e40a4c614095 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Chris & Jon 45 Does The Stage Determine Success? full Chris & Jon What’s the first thing someone asks you when you tell them you’re a professional musician? 57:16 yes <p>A large majority of people who interact with musicians assume that being on a stage as an artist or backing up an artist, as a musician, is the only way to make it as a professional. During this episode Chris and John dive deep into this myth and do their best to bust it along the way. Join us for a episode that already has people talking. </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, jazz, football, uga A large majority of people who interact with musicians assume that being on a stage as an artist or backing up an artist, as a musician, is the only way to make it as a professional. During this episode Chris and John dive deep into this myth and do their best to bust it along the way. Join us for a episode that already has people talking.

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]]> A large majority of people who interact with musicians assume that being on a stage as an artist or backing up an artist, as a musician, is the only way to make it as a professional. During this episode Chris and John dive deep into this myth and do their best to bust it along the way. Join us for a episode that already has people talking.

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]]> Episode 44: Recording Techniques: The 90's - Part 2 https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/44 b337afde-f80b-4546-bdeb-9f29d5e9d470 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Chris & Jon 44 Recording Techniques: The 90's - Part 2 full Chris & Jon 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! 1:11:00 yes <p>We’ve come to the payoff. From starting in the 60’s and making our way through the 90’s, we’ve made a huge journey as we discovered the recording techniques throughout the decades. </p> <p>We are still blown away by the huge advancements in technology that shaped and changed the face of music in such a short time. </p> <p>We’ve had a fun time chronicling all of this and learning along the way. We hope you guys have enjoyed the journey! </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, jazz We’ve come to the payoff. From starting in the 60’s and making our way through the 90’s, we’ve made a huge journey as we discovered the recording techniques throughout the decades.

We are still blown away by the huge advancements in technology that shaped and changed the face of music in such a short time.

We’ve had a fun time chronicling all of this and learning along the way. We hope you guys have enjoyed the journey!

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]]> We’ve come to the payoff. From starting in the 60’s and making our way through the 90’s, we’ve made a huge journey as we discovered the recording techniques throughout the decades.

We are still blown away by the huge advancements in technology that shaped and changed the face of music in such a short time.

We’ve had a fun time chronicling all of this and learning along the way. We hope you guys have enjoyed the journey!

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]]> Episode 43: Recording Techniques: The 90's - Part 1 https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/43 da48c466-abc7-4549-b4b5-76bd77e56378 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Chris & Jon 43 Recording Techniques: The 90's - Part 1 full Chris & Jon 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. 1:06:21 yes <p>The recording techniques from the 90's started us on a music recording revolution! In this episode we go deep into just what makes the 90's so pivotal to the music industry. We also look at how the 90's changed the way we view music as a whole. From bedroom recoring to the rise of Pro Tools, it's all here. </p> <p>Come join us! </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, jazz The recording techniques from the 90's started us on a music recording revolution! In this episode we go deep into just what makes the 90's so pivotal to the music industry. We also look at how the 90's changed the way we view music as a whole. From bedroom recoring to the rise of Pro Tools, it's all here.

Come join us!

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]]> The recording techniques from the 90's started us on a music recording revolution! In this episode we go deep into just what makes the 90's so pivotal to the music industry. We also look at how the 90's changed the way we view music as a whole. From bedroom recoring to the rise of Pro Tools, it's all here.

Come join us!

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]]> Episode 42: Recording Techniques: Part 3 - The 80's https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/42 115abd54-b34e-4b43-a169-db3a33815527 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0500 Chris & Jon 42 Recording Techniques: Part 3 - The 80's full Chris & Jon 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! 1:18:11 yes <p>The 80's were a pivotal turning point for music. The decade was a massive influence for us! </p> <p>In this episode Chris &amp; Jon breakdown the recording techniques from this decade as well as some of thier favorite albums... and a few surprises along the way! </p> <p>This was a fun one for sure. Hope you guys love it. </p> <p>LONG LIVE THE 80's!!! </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, metal The 80's were a pivotal turning point for music. The decade was a massive influence for us!

In this episode Chris & Jon breakdown the recording techniques from this decade as well as some of thier favorite albums... and a few surprises along the way!

This was a fun one for sure. Hope you guys love it.

LONG LIVE THE 80's!!!

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]]> The 80's were a pivotal turning point for music. The decade was a massive influence for us!

In this episode Chris & Jon breakdown the recording techniques from this decade as well as some of thier favorite albums... and a few surprises along the way!

This was a fun one for sure. Hope you guys love it.

LONG LIVE THE 80's!!!

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]]> Episode 41: Recording Techniques: Part 2 https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/41 5b773cdc-1868-4f5e-986e-d53e5e81312b Wed, 03 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0500 Chris & Jon 41 Recording Techniques: Part 2 full Chris & Jon 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! 57:30 yes <p>Recording Techniques Part 2. The 70's! This is the decade when recording and live music technology took off. There are so many great artst and albums that came out of this decade. During this episode Chris and Jon breakdown the groundbreaking techologies that shaped the decade AND future decades to come. </p> <p>Tune into this episode for Chris and Jon's detailed breakdown of thier favorite albums from the 70's and much more. </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, jazz Recording Techniques Part 2. The 70's! This is the decade when recording and live music technology took off. There are so many great artst and albums that came out of this decade. During this episode Chris and Jon breakdown the groundbreaking techologies that shaped the decade AND future decades to come.

Tune into this episode for Chris and Jon's detailed breakdown of thier favorite albums from the 70's and much more.

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]]> Recording Techniques Part 2. The 70's! This is the decade when recording and live music technology took off. There are so many great artst and albums that came out of this decade. During this episode Chris and Jon breakdown the groundbreaking techologies that shaped the decade AND future decades to come.

Tune into this episode for Chris and Jon's detailed breakdown of thier favorite albums from the 70's and much more.

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]]> Episode 40: Recording Techniques: Part 1 https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/40 892d89fd-a108-466c-967c-aa1d119f1b3a Wed, 20 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0500 Chris & Jon 40 Recording Techniques: Part 1 full Chris & Jon Episode number 40! We are so excited to have hit this number and are looking forward to many more. 47:22 yes <p>In this episode we begin a five part series that will dive into the recording techniques from each decade going back to the 60s. Jon and Chris will provide one album each, per decade during this series. We are super excited to begin this journey and dive deep into the albums and recording techniques that defined generations of music.</p> <p>This episode is also a very special one to us. We are proud and excited to have reached 40 episodes and are looking forward to many more.</p> <p>Thank you to all the great listeners out there! We are so thankful for your support. </p> <p>Jon &amp; Chris</p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, jazz In this episode we begin a five part series that will dive into the recording techniques from each decade going back to the 60s. Jon and Chris will provide one album each, per decade during this series. We are super excited to begin this journey and dive deep into the albums and recording techniques that defined generations of music.

This episode is also a very special one to us. We are proud and excited to have reached 40 episodes and are looking forward to many more.

Thank you to all the great listeners out there! We are so thankful for your support.

Jon & Chris

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]]> In this episode we begin a five part series that will dive into the recording techniques from each decade going back to the 60s. Jon and Chris will provide one album each, per decade during this series. We are super excited to begin this journey and dive deep into the albums and recording techniques that defined generations of music.

This episode is also a very special one to us. We are proud and excited to have reached 40 episodes and are looking forward to many more.

Thank you to all the great listeners out there! We are so thankful for your support.

Jon & Chris

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]]> Episode 39: The Return https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/39 0d793289-b1d3-4884-83b4-c23a52393fe5 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0500 Chris & Jon 39 The Return full Chris & Jon We're Back Baby!! COVID-19 may have slowed us down but it can't stop us. 49:01 yes <p>We're Back Baby!! COVID-19 may have slowed us down but it can't stop us. </p> <p>We all know 2020 was a year like no other. But is it possible to sum it up in one word or phrase? Probably not. It tested the world in so many ways and left us different than how started. </p> <p>The two of us looked long and hard at when (or if) we would bring the podcast back to life. Well, rest assurd the show is alive and well and we're ready to take on 2021! </p> <p>A BIG Thank You to all the listeners out there that stuck with us as we took a hiatus away from the show. </p> <p>Both of us are excited for what the future holds and hope you are too. </p> <p>Jon &amp; Chris </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, jazz We're Back Baby!! COVID-19 may have slowed us down but it can't stop us.

We all know 2020 was a year like no other. But is it possible to sum it up in one word or phrase? Probably not. It tested the world in so many ways and left us different than how started.

The two of us looked long and hard at when (or if) we would bring the podcast back to life. Well, rest assurd the show is alive and well and we're ready to take on 2021!

A BIG Thank You to all the listeners out there that stuck with us as we took a hiatus away from the show.

Both of us are excited for what the future holds and hope you are too.

Jon & Chris

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

We all know 2020 was a year like no other. But is it possible to sum it up in one word or phrase? Probably not. It tested the world in so many ways and left us different than how started.

The two of us looked long and hard at when (or if) we would bring the podcast back to life. Well, rest assurd the show is alive and well and we're ready to take on 2021!

A BIG Thank You to all the listeners out there that stuck with us as we took a hiatus away from the show.

Both of us are excited for what the future holds and hope you are too.

Jon & Chris

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]]> Episode 38: Musicianship: Alive and Well https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/38 6f186589-4f5c-4f1d-9eb1-9affc50c9162 Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:30:00 -0400 Chris & Jon 38 Musicianship: Alive and Well full Chris & Jon 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!? 57:58 yes <p>This episode is one that Jon and Chris we’re excited to get out. We recap our incredible time going to see three of our favorite bands and the awesome events that transpired from it. </p> <p>PLUS… We dig deep into one of our favorite songs from a timeless band. </p> <p>Join us. </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, jazz This episode is one that Jon and Chris we’re excited to get out. We recap our incredible time going to see three of our favorite bands and the awesome events that transpired from it.

PLUS… We dig deep into one of our favorite songs from a timeless band.

Join us.

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]]> This episode is one that Jon and Chris we’re excited to get out. We recap our incredible time going to see three of our favorite bands and the awesome events that transpired from it.

PLUS… We dig deep into one of our favorite songs from a timeless band.

Join us.

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]]> Episode 37: NAMM Show Favorites and Midi 2.0 https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/37 9e012fe7-99e6-4629-b295-1588c1850fa9 Mon, 10 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Chris & Jon 37 NAMM Show Favorites and Midi 2.0 full Chris & Jon It’s 2020 and we’re back! This is our first episode of the year and it feels good to be back at it. 1:03:08 no <p>In this episode we highlight our favorite gear from the NAMM Show that took place this past January in Anaheim, CA. </p> <p>Jon and Chris also dive deep into the new Midi 2.0 protocol that was introduced at the NAMM show as well. </p> <p>Hope you guys enjoy! </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, jazz, NAMM, djent In this episode we highlight our favorite gear from the NAMM Show that took place this past January in Anaheim, CA.

Jon and Chris also dive deep into the new Midi 2.0 protocol that was introduced at the NAMM show as well.

Hope you guys enjoy!

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]]> In this episode we highlight our favorite gear from the NAMM Show that took place this past January in Anaheim, CA.

Jon and Chris also dive deep into the new Midi 2.0 protocol that was introduced at the NAMM show as well.

Hope you guys enjoy!

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]]> Episode 36: The G & P Year End Review https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/36 17b252ec-f7a5-412a-be0a-c9d150c5efbe Mon, 23 Dec 2019 13:00:00 -0500 Chris & Jon 36 The G & P Year End Review full Chris & Jon 2019 is almost over, so it seems fitting to talk about our favorite things during this part year. Join us! 59:27 no <p>2019 is almost over, so it seems fitting to talk about our favorite things during this part year. </p> <p>In this episode we breakdown our favorite albums, artist, musicians, movies, tv shows and so much more. Come join us as we cap off this past year. </p> <p>A huge thank you goes out to all of our listeners and supporters over this part year. We couldn't do it without you. </p> <p>Here's to 2020! 🍻</p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, jazz 2019 is almost over, so it seems fitting to talk about our favorite things during this part year.

In this episode we breakdown our favorite albums, artist, musicians, movies, tv shows and so much more. Come join us as we cap off this past year.

A huge thank you goes out to all of our listeners and supporters over this part year. We couldn't do it without you.

Here's to 2020! 🍻

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

In this episode we breakdown our favorite albums, artist, musicians, movies, tv shows and so much more. Come join us as we cap off this past year.

A huge thank you goes out to all of our listeners and supporters over this part year. We couldn't do it without you.

Here's to 2020! 🍻

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]]> Episode 35: Making It vs Making It https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/35 27ea78ed-1c96-4635-b1c9-f9ef7434de21 Mon, 09 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -0500 Chris & Jon 35 Making It vs Making It full Chris & Jon 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. 1:03:56 yes <p>The music industry is a tricky thing. This whole “make it” thing can get you twisted up. But don’t worry, there’s always a way through this confusing business. In this episode Jon and Chris breakdown just what it means to make it in the music business and how you can “make it” your own way. </p> <p>In this episode we feature one of our favorite bands from the early 90's. </p> <p>Don't miss this one! </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, queensryche The music industry is a tricky thing. This whole “make it” thing can get you twisted up. But don’t worry, there’s always a way through this confusing business. In this episode Jon and Chris breakdown just what it means to make it in the music business and how you can “make it” your own way.

In this episode we feature one of our favorite bands from the early 90's.

Don't miss this one!

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]]> The music industry is a tricky thing. This whole “make it” thing can get you twisted up. But don’t worry, there’s always a way through this confusing business. In this episode Jon and Chris breakdown just what it means to make it in the music business and how you can “make it” your own way.

In this episode we feature one of our favorite bands from the early 90's.

Don't miss this one!

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]]> Episode 34: Musical Walkabout https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/34 e99585c1-5c79-41f6-9137-4721ff684fda Mon, 25 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0500 Chris & Jon 34 Musical Walkabout full Chris & Jon The Black Crowes are getting back together! We also got the news that Motley Crue will be reuniting and going on tour with Def Leppard AND Poison. 48:12 yes <p>The Black Crowes are getting back together! We also got the news that Motley Crue will be reuniting and going on tour with Def Leppard AND Poison. </p> <p>In this episode we get into what we like to call a “Musical Walkabout”. This is when you go down a musical path that you may not be familiar with and want to strengthen it or just explore the genre more. Some players may do this to add value to an area / genre they’re already familiar with but want to return to the core elements of it and freshen their approach. </p> <p>During this episode Chris recounts the past year during his own musical walkabout and breaks down what he learned and the importance of moderation. </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, jazz, motley crue The Black Crowes are getting back together! We also got the news that Motley Crue will be reuniting and going on tour with Def Leppard AND Poison.

In this episode we get into what we like to call a “Musical Walkabout”. This is when you go down a musical path that you may not be familiar with and want to strengthen it or just explore the genre more. Some players may do this to add value to an area / genre they’re already familiar with but want to return to the core elements of it and freshen their approach.

During this episode Chris recounts the past year during his own musical walkabout and breaks down what he learned and the importance of moderation.

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]]> The Black Crowes are getting back together! We also got the news that Motley Crue will be reuniting and going on tour with Def Leppard AND Poison.

In this episode we get into what we like to call a “Musical Walkabout”. This is when you go down a musical path that you may not be familiar with and want to strengthen it or just explore the genre more. Some players may do this to add value to an area / genre they’re already familiar with but want to return to the core elements of it and freshen their approach.

During this episode Chris recounts the past year during his own musical walkabout and breaks down what he learned and the importance of moderation.

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]]> Episode 33: Vanity Metrics https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/33 f186fad5-d60b-44ae-afbf-20e671d3f62b Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Chris & Jon 33 Vanity Metrics full Chris & Jon Taylor Swift AND Social Media in one episode. Yep! Join us, we’re diving deep in this one. 57:18 yes <p>We promised consistent content and here we are! Glad to be bringing New episodes on a weekly basis.</p> <p>During this episode we discuss the legal struggle that Taylor Swift is going through currently with her former label.</p> <p>We also dive deep into the use of social media and its affects on upcoming, established artist and musicians.</p> <p>A big thanks to all the listens out there supporting us! </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, Taylor Swift We promised consistent content and here we are! Glad to be bringing New episodes on a weekly basis.

During this episode we discuss the legal struggle that Taylor Swift is going through currently with her former label.

We also dive deep into the use of social media and its affects on upcoming, established artist and musicians.

A big thanks to all the listens out there supporting us!

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During this episode we discuss the legal struggle that Taylor Swift is going through currently with her former label.

We also dive deep into the use of social media and its affects on upcoming, established artist and musicians.

A big thanks to all the listens out there supporting us!

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]]> Episode 32: Revolutionizing the Drum Set? https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/32 34f73012-a942-4c19-87e5-c5d3fa4187ae Mon, 11 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0500 Chris & Jon 32 Revolutionizing the Drum Set? full Chris & Jon G & P is back and with a vengeance! In this episode we talk GA Dawgs, Toto (one of our favorite bands) and talk through a little drum speculation. What’s the next big innovation for the drum set? Jon and Chris have some thoughts. What do you think is the next big thing to push drums forward? 31:38 no <p>G &amp; P is back and with a vengeance!</p> <p>We’ve been away but we had good reason. But have no fear, G &amp; P is back on track and stronger than ever! </p> <p>In this episode we talk GA Dawgs, Toto (one of our favorite bands) and talk through a little drum speculation. </p> <p>What’s the next big innovation for the drum set? Jon and Chris have some thoughts. What do you think is the next big thing to push drums forward? </p> <p>Is it needed? </p> <p>Let us know at - <a href="mailto:gitfiddlesandparadiddles@gmail.com" rel="nofollow noopener">gitfiddlesandparadiddles@gmail.com</a> </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, jazz, toto G & P is back and with a vengeance!

We’ve been away but we had good reason. But have no fear, G & P is back on track and stronger than ever!

In this episode we talk GA Dawgs, Toto (one of our favorite bands) and talk through a little drum speculation.

What’s the next big innovation for the drum set? Jon and Chris have some thoughts. What do you think is the next big thing to push drums forward?

Is it needed?

Let us know at - gitfiddlesandparadiddles@gmail.com

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We’ve been away but we had good reason. But have no fear, G & P is back on track and stronger than ever!

In this episode we talk GA Dawgs, Toto (one of our favorite bands) and talk through a little drum speculation.

What’s the next big innovation for the drum set? Jon and Chris have some thoughts. What do you think is the next big thing to push drums forward?

Is it needed?

Let us know at - gitfiddlesandparadiddles@gmail.com

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]]> Episode 31: One Year Anniversary https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/31 189db221-02ff-49c0-9a89-897e02272d33 Mon, 30 Sep 2019 05:30:00 -0400 Chris & Jon 31 One Year Anniversary full Chris & Jon One year down, many more to go. 🍻 45:55 no <p>It’s our one year anniversary! 🎉 We can’t believe it’s been a whole year since we started this podcast. It’s been an amazing year. We’ve learned a lot about what it means to be a podcast host and to run an internet show. </p> <p>We are so thankful for all of our listeners and couldn’t do this without all of you! </p> <p>Join us for an episode of reflection and looking forward to the coming years of the show. </p> <p>One year down, many more to go. 🍻</p> <p>Thank you, Thank you.</p> <ul> <li>Chris &amp; Jon </li> </ul> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, jazz It’s our one year anniversary! 🎉 We can’t believe it’s been a whole year since we started this podcast. It’s been an amazing year. We’ve learned a lot about what it means to be a podcast host and to run an internet show.

We are so thankful for all of our listeners and couldn’t do this without all of you!

Join us for an episode of reflection and looking forward to the coming years of the show.

One year down, many more to go. 🍻

Thank you, Thank you.

  • Chris & Jon

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]]> It’s our one year anniversary! 🎉 We can’t believe it’s been a whole year since we started this podcast. It’s been an amazing year. We’ve learned a lot about what it means to be a podcast host and to run an internet show.

We are so thankful for all of our listeners and couldn’t do this without all of you!

Join us for an episode of reflection and looking forward to the coming years of the show.

One year down, many more to go. 🍻

Thank you, Thank you.

  • Chris & Jon

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]]> Episode 30: Musical Cosmos https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/30 14ab8c9b-065e-4b73-804b-e3135ba7a5f7 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:15:00 -0400 Chris & Jon 30 Musical Cosmos full Chris & Jon Billy Ray Cyrus is getting richer and Neilson gave us a look at how the music industry is doing. Lets break it down. 48:29 no <p>Episode 30! Let’s celebrate! </p> <p>In this episode we breakdown our favorite Georgia sports teams as well as give predictions for the upcoming MLB playoff season. </p> <p>Neilson provided us with there Mid-Year music sales report. We dive into this report and reveal the staggering numbers that it shows. </p> <p>Music through video consumption is climbing, digital streaming is surging and vinyl is still on the rise. </p> <p>Join us for this fun episode! </p> <p>Neilson Report:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nielsen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/06/nielsen-us-music-mid-year-report-2019.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.nielsen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/06/nielsen-us-music-mid-year-report-2019.pdf</a> </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, jazz Episode 30! Let’s celebrate!

In this episode we breakdown our favorite Georgia sports teams as well as give predictions for the upcoming MLB playoff season.

Neilson provided us with there Mid-Year music sales report. We dive into this report and reveal the staggering numbers that it shows.

Music through video consumption is climbing, digital streaming is surging and vinyl is still on the rise.

Join us for this fun episode!

Neilson Report:

https://www.nielsen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/06/nielsen-us-music-mid-year-report-2019.pdf

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In this episode we breakdown our favorite Georgia sports teams as well as give predictions for the upcoming MLB playoff season.

Neilson provided us with there Mid-Year music sales report. We dive into this report and reveal the staggering numbers that it shows.

Music through video consumption is climbing, digital streaming is surging and vinyl is still on the rise.

Join us for this fun episode!

Neilson Report:

https://www.nielsen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/06/nielsen-us-music-mid-year-report-2019.pdf

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]]> Episode 29: Stay The Course https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/29 29fc6fa4-2a52-4bf0-be90-80403a89d0b9 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0400 Chris & Jon 29 Stay The Course full Chris & Jon During this episode we dig into a news article about multiple streaming services (Spotify, Amazon, Google etc) filing an appeal over a possible rate increase for publishers and songwriters. We get asked a lot of questions about being full time working musicians. One of the most prominent is: How do you sustain yourself financially? 1:00:49 no <p>In this episode we dig into a news article about streaming services (Spotify, Amazon, Google etc) filing an appeal over a possible rate increase for publishers and songwriters. Of course this is a topic of much debate. Chris and Jon are pretty passionate about this topic and are pretty outspoken over this. Where do you stand? </p> <p>We get asked a lot of questions about being full time working musicians. One of the most prominent is: How do you sustain yourself financially? Jon and Chris jump into this and give a lot of insight on ways to make it as a full time working musician. </p> <p>Don't give up. Stay the course! </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, jazz In this episode we dig into a news article about streaming services (Spotify, Amazon, Google etc) filing an appeal over a possible rate increase for publishers and songwriters. Of course this is a topic of much debate. Chris and Jon are pretty passionate about this topic and are pretty outspoken over this. Where do you stand?

We get asked a lot of questions about being full time working musicians. One of the most prominent is: How do you sustain yourself financially? Jon and Chris jump into this and give a lot of insight on ways to make it as a full time working musician.

Don't give up. Stay the course!

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]]> In this episode we dig into a news article about streaming services (Spotify, Amazon, Google etc) filing an appeal over a possible rate increase for publishers and songwriters. Of course this is a topic of much debate. Chris and Jon are pretty passionate about this topic and are pretty outspoken over this. Where do you stand?

We get asked a lot of questions about being full time working musicians. One of the most prominent is: How do you sustain yourself financially? Jon and Chris jump into this and give a lot of insight on ways to make it as a full time working musician.

Don't give up. Stay the course!

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]]> Episode 28: Python Skin & Jet Lag https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/28 a6b6f42a-1f30-40e9-b2a5-a0673025e703 Mon, 12 Aug 2019 05:00:00 -0400 Chris & Jon 28 Python Skin & Jet Lag full Chris & Jon In this episode we get to hear all about Jon’s fly date gigs that took place in Oregon. We’ve been following along as Jon has been gearing for over a month to be ready for this stretch of gigs. 58:41 yes <p>We are back in full swing here at G&amp;P! </p> <p>Life is busy but we're back on our regularly scheduled programing. </p> <p>In this episode we get to hear all about Jon’s fly date gigs that took place in Oregon. We’ve been following along as Jon has been gearing for over a month to be ready for this stretch of gigs. Dive in and hear about how things went for him. From rehearsal, the flights, the layovers and all 4 gigs. Jon gives us great detail along the way. Good, bad and ugly! </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, jazz We are back in full swing here at G&P!

Life is busy but we're back on our regularly scheduled programing.

In this episode we get to hear all about Jon’s fly date gigs that took place in Oregon. We’ve been following along as Jon has been gearing for over a month to be ready for this stretch of gigs. Dive in and hear about how things went for him. From rehearsal, the flights, the layovers and all 4 gigs. Jon gives us great detail along the way. Good, bad and ugly!

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]]> We are back in full swing here at G&P!

Life is busy but we're back on our regularly scheduled programing.

In this episode we get to hear all about Jon’s fly date gigs that took place in Oregon. We’ve been following along as Jon has been gearing for over a month to be ready for this stretch of gigs. Dive in and hear about how things went for him. From rehearsal, the flights, the layovers and all 4 gigs. Jon gives us great detail along the way. Good, bad and ugly!

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]]> Episode 27: Aliens and Conjured Effects https://gitfiddlesandparadiddles.fireside.fm/27 e9593d7c-1872-49b6-a984-4fa7dee5604f Mon, 29 Jul 2019 18:15:00 -0400 Chris & Jon 27 Aliens and Conjured Effects full Chris & Jon In this episode we dive into how to best prepare for a fly gig. Planning for a fly date is much more of a detailed process than just showing up to your local bar / venue. Let's break it all down. 38:01 no <p>Fly Dates. In this episode we dive into how to best prepare for a fly gig. Planning for a fly date is much more of a detailed process than just showing up to your local bar / venue. Jon gives us some great insights on his most recent preparation for a fly date / gig he has coming up soon. </p> <p>What kind of gear should you bring? What gear should you request to have waiting on you? Chris and Jon cover these in good detail. </p> <p>We also add an incredible song to our list of “What Makes That Song Great” segment. </p> <p>Don’t miss this one! </p> nashville, music, musician, guitar, drums, guitar playing, drummer, drumming, learn, listen, song, podcast, Joe Rogan, Toto Fly Dates. In this episode we dive into how to best prepare for a fly gig. Planning for a fly date is much more of a detailed process than just showing up to your local bar / venue. Jon gives us some great insights on his most recent preparation for a fly date / gig he has coming up soon.

What kind of gear should you bring? What gear should you request to have waiting on you? Chris and Jon cover these in good detail.

We also add an incredible song to our list of “What Makes That Song Great” segment.

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]]> Fly Dates. In this episode we dive into how to best prepare for a fly gig. Planning for a fly date is much more of a detailed process than just showing up to your local bar / venue. Jon gives us some great insights on his most recent preparation for a fly date / gig he has coming up soon.

What kind of gear should you bring? What gear should you request to have waiting on you? Chris and Jon cover these in good detail.

We also add an incredible song to our list of “What Makes That Song Great” segment.

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