The Guitar Journal

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  • A weekly podcast on making music & fingerstyle guitar.
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  • EP 9: Trevor Gordon Hall on Structured Spontaneity, Collaboration, & AI's Creative Role

    EP 9: Trevor Gordon Hall on Structured Spontaneity, Collaboration, & AI's Creative Role
    Feb 21 2025
    Join us for a chat with Trevor Gordon Hall, a guitarist and composer who's taken acoustic guitar into uncharted territory. Trevor breaks down his unique "structured spontaneity" practice approach, opens up about his recent trio work with Andy McKee and Callum Graham, and shares some real talk about making music in a digital world. We dig into the nuts and bolts of his reverb stacking experiments, his thoughts on AI in music, and what it takes to keep the creative fire burning.If you've ever wondered how to keep your practice sessions meaningful or how to embrace new tech without losing your musical soul, Trevor's got some hard-won wisdom to share. It's a conversation that gets into the heart of what it means to be a musician today - both the challenges and the opportunities.Links🎸 Trevor Gordon Hall Online Lessons 🔥Truefire.com: https://prf.hn/click/camref:1011liVve/destination:https%3A%2F%2Ftruefire.com%2Feducators%2Ftrevor-gordon-hall%2Fe4601JamPlay.com: http://prf.hn/click/camref:1101lja53/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fjamplay.com%2Fguitar-lessons%2Ftrevor-gordon-hallTriplicit Trio album - https://tripliciti.com/"Light Through Colored Glass" nylon string album, Trevor Gordon Hall: https://trevorgordonhall.com/latest-studio-albumAndy McKee, "For My Father" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAphofZCkfYCallum Graham, "Tabula Rasa" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXJ5fgadB2kSheldon Schwartz luthier - https://schwartzguitars.com/Vanguard Audio Stereo Mics - https://www.vanguardaudiolabs.com/Tommy Emmanuel, "Papa George" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1dBRQHpMZQThe Power Of Habit, Charles Duhigg - https://amzn.to/4kew2FZJack Grassel - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Grassel Effortless Mastery, Kenny Werner - https://amzn.to/438E8JTThe War of Art, Stephen Pressfield - https://amzn.to/4kcPnXSEmily White on music management - https://amzn.to/4kaGjCLMood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist , Liz Pelly - https://amzn.to/3QsAPWmCaveman Country on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2IXGR6Cfp1a9XOF4Q79fnv?si=rtrc8cDxQ5m25M88zuFY5APeter Thiel, Zero to One - https://amzn.to/3F1gKE7Corin Nelson, mixing and mastering - https://www.corinnelsen.com/"Returning", Will Ackerman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pUQNuiFuoQ&list=PLmxXxLpkLiHeflMb7kBba6OXsE6Cj2FhrNeural DSP Quad Cortex - https://neuraldsp.com/quad-cortex"This Beautiful Chaos", Trevor Gordon Hall - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX1vs7RpWFo"Live From the Strand Theater", PBS - https://trevorgordonhall.com/new-live-album-orderChapters00:00 Introduction to Trevor Gordon Hall01:10 Collaborative Projects and Trio Dynamics05:19 The Impact of COVID on Music Collaboration08:42 Exploring the Nylon String Guitar12:39 Creative Constraints and Mental Health18:27 Navigating Mental Health as a Musician25:40 Mindfulness and Mental Health27:09 The Pressure of Public Sharing28:36 Personal Resonance in Creativity29:14 Building Keystone Habits31:03 Morning Routines and Deep Work33:05 Structured Spontaneity in Practice39:10 Discipline vs. Passion in Music42:43 Long-Term Goals and Resistance46:05 Exploration and Enjoyment in Music48:51 The Impact of AI on Music49:48 Creative Collaboration with AI51:16 The Disruption of AI in the Arts52:46 Navigating the New Landscape of Music56:03 The Human Element in Music Creation59:42 Innovative Uses of AI in Live Performance01:05:00 Reverb Stacking: A New Frontier in Sound01:10:51 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Musicians
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • EP 8: Chris Parks on The Barry Harris Method and Rethinking Jazz Guitar

    EP 8: Chris Parks on The Barry Harris Method and Rethinking Jazz Guitar
    Feb 1 2025

    (Note: Reuploaded Feb 2 with improved audio so you can hear Chris's guitar.)
    Jazz guitarist Chris Parks discusses his musical journey, focusing on the Barry Harris method and its influence on his playing. He shares practice tips, explores learning fundamentals, and emphasizes community learning through platforms like Open Studio while developing individual style.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction to Chris Parks and His Journey
    • 05:08 Discovering Jazz and the Barry Harris Method
    • 10:05 Understanding the Barry Harris Methodology
    • 15:10 Integrating Barry Harris Concepts with Other Approaches
    • 19:57 The Freedom of Scales Over Chords
    • 25:11 The Unique Perspective of Harmony in Jazz
    • 37:01 Transforming Simplicity into Beauty in Music
    • 39:33 The Limitless Nature of Scales and Chords
    • 42:21 The Importance of Musical Practice and Accountability
    • 46:02 Finding Your Unique Voice on the Guitar
    • 51:42 Building a Community of Musicians
    • 54:17 Exploring Guitar Preferences and Techniques

    Links

    • Charlie Parker, "Embraceable You" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbT4JlDmjxg
    • Roni Ben-Hur - https://ronibenhur.com/home
    • Things I Learned From Barry Harris channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thingsivelearnedfrombarryh2616
    • Barry Harris videos from The Hague - https://www.youtube.com/@BarryHarrisVideos
    • Satriani interview - https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/joe-satriani-names-one-issue-with-modern-guitarists-that-jimi-hendrix-never-had-its-not-their-fault/
    • You'll Hear it Podcast - https://youllhearit.com/
    • Open Studio Program - https://www.openstudiojazz.com/
    • Lowden Acoustic Guitars - https://lowdenguitars.com/
    • Gibson L-5 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibson_L-5
    • Collings I-35 - https://collingsguitars.com/electrics/i-35/
    • Larrivee D-60 - https://www.larrivee.com/products/d-60-traditional-series
    • Telecaster Road Series - https://reverb.com/p/fender-road-worn-50s-telecaster
    • Tim Lerch - https://www.theguitarjournal.com/tim-lerch/
    • Pasquale Grasso - https://www.pasqualegrasso.com/
    • The Amazing Bud Powell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p38uSbPTyIQ&list=PLJPlEDxzQ3QZC55IC7yCKpCJWKL5BhUJo
    • Thomas Echols - https://www.thomasechols.com/
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • EP 7: Jocelyn Gould on Starting Late, Jazz Fundamentals, and Crafting Your Sound

    EP 7: Jocelyn Gould on Starting Late, Jazz Fundamentals, and Crafting Your Sound
    Jan 17 2025

    In this episode of the Guitar Journal podcast, Juno award-winning jazz guitarist Jocelyn Gould explores her journey into jazz guitar, the importance of transcription, and the role of live experience in jazz. Jocelyn shares insights on jazz theory, right-hand techniques, and her approach to gear and tone. The conversation also touches on current listening habits and favorite jazz standards, providing a comprehensive look at the world of jazz guitar.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Navigating the Jazz Landscape
    • 10:12 The Art of Transcription
    • 13:20 Understanding Jazz Theory
    • 16:24 The Barry Harris Method
    • 19:21 Right-Hand Techniques in Jazz Guitar
    • 22:17 Tone and Gear for Jazz Guitar
    • 25:26 Exploring Jazz Musicians and Influences
    • 28:29 Jocelyn's Playlist and Recommendations
    • 31:26 Closing Thoughts and Future Conversations
    • 39:55 Ending Logo.mp4

    Links

    • Book: Range - https://amzn.to/3PFWU3n
    • Barry Harris Method - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Harris
    • Bebop Scales - https://www.jazzguitar.be/blog/bebop-scale/
    • Hybrid Picking - https://www.pickupmusic.com/blog/beginners-guide-to-hybrid-picking
    • George Benson Picking - https://acousticguitar.com/weekly-workout-how-to-pick-like-jazz-great-george-benson/
    • "But Beautiful", by Jocelyn Gould - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpWuH0RpolM
    • Link to Adam Rafferty interview who talked about Wes Montgomery's sound
    • Benedetto Guitars - https://www.benedettoguitars.com/
    • Fender Tube Amps - https://www.fender.com/en-US/guitar-amplifiers/
    • Joe Pass - On playing loaned guitar: https://www.jazzguitar.be/forum/players/36600-joe-pass-his-guitars.html,
    • Cordoba Mini II - https://amzn.to/3CesYIz
    • Thelonious Monk album recommendations
      • "Monk's Dream" - https://open.spotify.com/album/5VTlqV8lZH3YspQ1cDcjrL?si=BrwytREdQzCR9Xb7eHDGDA,
      • "Carnegie Hall with John Coltrane" - https://youtu.be/dgq_QZ74VI0?si=BhlVnUO7XnRyx0UX
    • Emily Remler, "Live at the 4 Queens, Las Vegas, May 28, 1984" - https://open.spotify.com/track/5RMRH2Gn5ZmWypjoNRAK6y?si=235c0547190c41e2
    • "My Shining Hour" - https://open.spotify.com/track/1SB2O48ynInev6U1kWIHJr?si=aec90e9032404d20
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    40 mins

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