“You’re not writing until you’re rewriting.”Presented by Taylor Guitars (http://taylorguitars.com)Visit Jeff Daniels: https://www.jeffdaniels.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: [email protected] than

Jeff Daniels’ 6-string Secrets of the Screen

Jan 6th, 2021 19m 50s

Is that really an F#m7, or are they just faking it?Presented by Taylor Guitars (http://taylorguitars.com)Visit Jeff Daniels: https://www.jeffdaniels.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: [email protected]

Jeff Daniels: "I Steal Left and Right From People"

Jan 4th, 2021 24m 32s

Actor and talented acoustic picker Jeff Daniels talks about his influences: Arlo Gurthie, Steve Goodman, Doc Watson, Son House, and more.Sponsored by Taylor Guitars (http://taylorguitars.com)Visit Jeff Daniels: https://www.jeffdaniels.comVisit

Mentorship and Apprenticeship

Jan 1st, 2021 22m 41s

Regardless of style, It’s a long, winding road to guitar mastery. Julian Lage describes his journey and who has helped him along the way.Visit Julian Lage: https://julianlage.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfr

Fate or Hard Work … and Maybe a Little Luck?

Dec 30th, 2020 28m 38s

How virtuoso Julian Lage went from transcribing jazz maestro Jim Hall’s solos as a youth to playing alongside the late legend in adulthood.Visit Julian Lage: https://julianlage.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasing

The 12 Commandments of Julian Lage

Dec 28th, 2020 28m 16s

The jazz phenom elaborates on his most prized playing epiphanies.Presented by Collings GuitarsVisit Julian Lage: https://julianlage.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: [email protected] thanks to Rode

Guitar, Meet Orchestra

Dec 25th, 2020 19m 25s

Lyle Workman employs orchestra in many of his film and TV scores. Hear him discuss how he writes for a really big band, while bringing an orchestral sensibility to his own guitar work.Visit Lyle Workman: https://www.bluecanoerecords.com/uncommo

Some of My Best Friends Are Drummers

Dec 23rd, 2020 18m 40s

Lyle Workman talks about his prog-inspired love of odd meter, and working the Vinnie Colaiuta, Matt Chamberlain, Abe Laboriel Jr., and Toss Panos on his new album, Uncommon Measures.Visit Lyle Workman: https://www.bluecanoerecords.com/uncommon_

Frets and Film

Dec 21st, 2020 25m 51s

What does it take to be a successful film and TV composer? Lyle Workman breaks down the process and talks about his new guitar album featuring the Abbey Road Orchestra.Visit Lyle Workman: https://www.bluecanoerecords.com/uncommon_measures.htmlV

Sturgill Simpson's Secret Weapon

Dec 18th, 2020 23m 28s

Mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull explains what she’s learned from Bela Fleck, Sturgill Simpson, Allison Krause, and others.Visit Sierra Hull: https://www.sierrahull.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfrets@premiergu

Bluegrass at Berklee

Dec 16th, 2020 26m 37s

As a touring prodigy who’d played the Grand Ole Opry, Sierra Hull accepted a once-in-a-lifetime offer. What happened next?Visit Sierra Hull: https://www.sierrahull.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfrets@premier

Don't Be Scared of Small Frets

Dec 14th, 2020 32m 28s

Mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull offers essential mando tips for guitarists and shares the story of her early years.Visit Sierra Hull: https://www.sierrahull.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: [email protected]

Jim Campilongo Is a Guitar Student for Life

Dec 11th, 2020 29m 13s

The country-jazz virtuoso is constantly absorbing new influences and exploring new techniques, even after 50 years of playing.Visit Jim Campilongo: https://www.jimcampilongo.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfre

Where Charlie Parker Meets Buck Owens

Dec 9th, 2020 26m 59s

Jim Campilongo’s playing is informed by both styles, yet also shatters their conventions.Visit Jim Campilongo: https://www.jimcampilongo.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: [email protected] thanks to

Fear and Loathing on the Album Trail

Dec 7th, 2020 30m 37s

Country-jazz master Jim Campilongo talks about the 3D-chess level challenges—and resulting clarity—of recording the sparse-but-dynamic Two Guitars, with Luca Benedetti.Visit Jim Campilongo: https://www.jimcampilongo.comVisit Premier Guitar: htt

The Beauty of Bossa Nova

Dec 4th, 2020 20m 23s

Guitar in hand, John Pizzarelli unlocks the secrets of the distinctive fingerstyle rhythms of Brazil’s coolest import.Visit John Pizzarelli: https://www.johnpizzarelli.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfrets@pre

Who Do James Taylor and Paul McCartney Call When They Want Jazz?

Dec 2nd, 2020 26m 52s

When it comes to swinging standards, few guitarists can match 7-string virtuoso John Pizzarelli.Visit John Pizzarelli: https://www.johnpizzarelli.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: [email protected]

7-String Guitars Aren't Just for Djent

Nov 30th, 2020 28m 37s

John Pizzarelli describes how his dad, Bucky Pizzarelli, showed him the way to 7-string bliss.Visit John Pizzarelli: https://www.johnpizzarelli.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: [email protected] th

Don't Just Play the Blues Scale

Nov 27th, 2020 25m 6s

Hear how Ariel Posen communicates a 12-bar blues harmony through smart note choices.Visit Ariel Posen: https://www.arielposen.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: [email protected] thanks to Rode and A

All the Nuances—Except the Technical Ones

Nov 25th, 2020 24m 47s

Ariel Posen highlights the subtleties of phrasing, dynamics, and timing—the details that truly define your style.Visit Ariel Posen: https://www.arielposen.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: [email protected]

Another Side of Slide With Ariel Posen

Nov 23rd, 2020 27m 34s

Ariel Posen dissects his unique approach to slide, which omits some things you’d expect and adds things you probably don’t expect. Visit Ariel Posen: https://www.arielposen.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfret

Mary Halvorson Explores Time and Space

Nov 20th, 2020 21m 13s

he’s adept at bold, free-form improvisations and playing over standards. How does Halvorson balance these seemingly contradictory approaches?Visit Mary Halvorson: http://www.maryhalvorson.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us

How Do You Learn to Play Like Yourself?

Nov 18th, 2020 19m 19s

For Mary Halvorson, it’s all about embracing the “mistakes” and connecting with the sound inside your head.Visit Mary Halvorson: http://www.maryhalvorson.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: [email protected]

How Free is Free?

Nov 16th, 2020 23m 9s

Mary Halvorson recounts how she arrived at her own mix of structure and spontaneity. And yes—free playing is something you can practice.Visit Mary Halvorson: http://www.maryhalvorson.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: c

Your Favorite Player Should Be You

Nov 13th, 2020 18m 58s

Berklee's Dr. Kim Perlak poses the question "Are you comfortable with who you are on the guitar?"This episode is sponsored by Atlanta Institute of Music & Media (https://www.aimm.edu).Visit Kim Perlak: https://www.kimperlak.comVisit Premier Gui