The Guitar Hour Podcast

134: Ear Training Revisited - Getting Results

Jul 30, 2020

The boys explain the power of the functional method in context and also make some new discoveries about 4ths tuning and the power for connecting the visual and aural nature of the instrument. There’s also more discussion on the ‘reactive ear training’ method and executive producers can download the practise pack...

133 - Leon Todd, Fractal FM3 Finally Arrives & Amp Modelling Advice

Jul 23, 2020

Beebee’s FM3 has finally arrived, so who better to talk to about modelling and rubbery slippage than Leon Todd, the Ragdoll axe slinger and YouTube Fractal Audio guru!

The guys discuss Leon’s musical background, approach to playing, amp modelling, his band Ragdoll, playing with conviction and get some great tips on...

132: Five Hour Daily Practice Experiment - Jake’s Results & Observations

Jul 16, 2020

Jake reports back with the results on his week of 5 hour daily practise sessions. He clarifies some of the objectives, misunderstandings and also highlights the pro’s & con’s of running this experiment.

The extra minutes Patreon after show contains a longer section with Jake on guitar demonstrating some of the...

131: Jack Gardiner Returns - Debut Album, YouTube, Balancing Original Music & Session Work

Jul 9, 2020

Inimitable Scouse-Swiss fretboard wizard Jack Gardiner returns to the podcast for an epic hang with Tom, Beebs and Jake. They discuss Jack’s brand new debut record “Escapades”, weaving improvised guitar playing amongst intricately composed material, and balancing original music with...

130: Nitro Relic'd Finishes, Tom's New Guitar & Jake's 5 Hour Practise Plan

Jul 2, 2020

Big day at TGHP headquarters: new logo, new website, Patreon refresh and merch!

This week the guys discuss Tom's new Ibanez TQM Japanese Custom Shop, nitrocellulose finishes, relic'ing and resources for learning music production. Jake shares his 5 hour practise plan and Dan sketches out his July practise goals.

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