The Beyond The Guitar Podcast Beyond The Guitar

Ep 14: In this episode, Jeremiah and I discuss what I call the "Free Solo Mindset," a mindset that I've adopted over the last year to reach peak levels of focus in my guitar practice. This mindset was inspired by the documentary "Free Solo" that follows climber Alex Honnold as he prepares to climb a 3,000 ft cliff without any ropes or safety gear. 

Ep 13: In this episode, Jeremiah and I discuss some of our favorite arrangements on my channel that might be considered "hidden gems," since they never really took off and got as many views as we might have expected. We break down why I'm proud of each of these arrangements in particular, despite their lack of "success." 

Ep 12: In this episode, Jeremiah and I discuss what I would do this year to build my career from the ground up again, if somehow all my social accounts were deleted and I had to start over. Knowing what I know now, from 5 years of creating music content online, there are certain mindsets, habits, and strategies I would adopt from the very beginning to ensure sustainable growth and avoid burnout. We're sharing all of those with you today!

Ep 11: In this episode, Jeremiah and I share simple and affordable tips to instantly improve the quality of your recordings, by improving the acoustics in your room. Specifically, we're talking about how to minimize reflections, resonant frequencies, and noise to give you a purer cleaner sound in your recordings. 

Ep 10: In this episode, Jeremiah and I share the musicians, bands, and cultural influences that have inspired us and shaped us into the musicians we are today. From our earliest influences as children, to the artists who continue to influence us to this day; it's safe to say that we wouldn't be where we are today without these artists.

Ep 9: In this episode, Jeremiah and I discuss the pros and cons of pursuing a music degree. What career opportunities does it create, and at what cost? If you're considering a career in music, and are unsure about whether or not you should go to music school, this episode will guide you through that decision as Jeremiah and I break down our own experiences with music school.