The Guitar Journal

Jesse Paliotto
The Guitar Journal

A weekly podcast on making music & fingerstyle guitar.

Episodes

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    EP 5: Will McNicol on Composing, Tone, and Orchestral Collaborations in Fingerstyle Guitar

    In this episode of The Guitar Journal podcast, classical fingerstyle guitarist Will McNicol shares his musical journey, blending classical and contemporary styles. He discusses tone production, the evolution of fingerstyle guitar, and his "four hats" model for composition. Will and Jesse explore collaboration, community in music education, innovative teaching methods, and the psychological aspects of practice. The conversation touches on Will's Innotet project, his approach to composition, and the future of guitar design and live performance, emphasizing the value of original acoustic compositions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Will McNichol and His Journey03:09 The Evolution of Guitar Playing and Composition06:04 Classical vs. Acoustic Guitar Techniques09:02 The Growth of Fingerstyle Guitar12:06 The Process of Composition18:04 The Importance of Editing in Music24:07 The Four Hats of Composition30:06 Arranging for Strings and Collaboration34:06 The Collaborative Process of Music Arranging39:19 Recording and Mixing: A Journey of Iteration41:04 The Challenges of Touring with a String Quartet44:24 Balancing Business and Creativity in Music51:06 The Importance of Collaboration in Music Education53:09 Building a Community Through Online Education01:04:34 Expressive Techniques in Fingerstyle Guitar01:05:53 The Magic of Scales in Music01:10:28 Transforming Scales into Musical Expression01:14:30 The Role of Originality in Guitar Music01:16:01 Current Musical Influences and Discoveries01:24:18 Innovative Guitar Designs and Gear PreferencesLinks WillMcNicol.com.uk Antonio Forcione Ullapool Guitar Festival Innis Watson Albums: Innotet Volume 1 & Innotet Volume 2Album: Dragonflies, Frogs, and Bumblebees'The College' - Will's online education platform Book: Expressive Fingerstyle Guitar Techniques: 100 Exercises to Develop Dynamics, Tone, Articulation & Timing on Acoustic Guitar New book on Scales... COMING SOONSönke Meinen Wolfgang MuthspielAlbum: Etudes, Quietudes Verso Instruments in GermanyStringBreak Guitar Event

    1h 33m
  2. 12/14/2024

    EP 2: Emil Ernebro on Building Fingerstyle Guitar Technique, Creative Influences, Production & Performing

    Jesse Paliotto interviews fingerstyle guitarist Emil Ernebro about his journey, influences, and techniques. They discuss blending styles, Pro Guitar education, modern recording, and tips on improvisation and practice. For show notes and other guests on The Guitar Journal, please visit https://theguitarjournal.com/emil-ernebro Follow The Guitar Journal: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguitarjournalSoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/theguitarjournal Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Fingerstyle Guitar and Emil Ernebro02:54 Emil's Musical Journey and Influences05:42 Developing Fingerstyle Technique08:50 The Impact of Tommy Emmanuel11:49 Building Skills in Fingerstyle Guitar14:58 Pro Guitar: An Online Learning Platform18:02 Teaching and Learning Fingerstyle Guitar28:24 The Endless Journey of Learning Music30:14 Navigating Music Licensing Challenges33:48 The Importance of Personal Guidance in Music Education37:15 Recording Albums in the Modern Era42:48 The Shift from Albums to Individual Songs47:35 The Value of Focused Practice52:41 The Reality Behind Effortless Playing58:29 Creating Music You Love59:18 Recording Electric Guitar: Simple Setup01:00:59 Quick Hit Questions: Insights from Emil01:02:40 Musical Inspirations: Current Playlist01:05:44 Discovering New Musicians: The Milk Carton Kids01:08:20 Improvisation and Risk-Taking in Music01:11:43 The Importance of Key Changes in Performance01:14:54 Guitar Gear Dreams: Emil's Ideal Guitar01:25:07 Closing Thoughts and Online Presence

    1h 27m

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