Monthly Archives: October 2019

Jazz Guitar and Online Success Part 1 of 2 (with Jens Larsen) Ep070

October 31, 2019EpisodesAaron Sefchick, amp, amps, composition, fret buzz, Fret Buzz The Podcast, guitar, guitar effects, guitar lessons, guitar teacher, how to play guitar, improvisation, jazz, jazz guitar, jazz guitarist, jazz studies, Jens Larsen, Joe McMurray, learn guitar, music, music lessons, Music podcast, music talk, music teacher, music theory, play guitar, podcast, Royal Conservatory, songwriting, talk showFret Buzz The Podcast

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Jens Larsen is a Danish jazz guitarist who has become an internet celebrity for his YouTube lessons. Aside from his incredible jazz guitar chops, he has posted over 700 YouTube videos, has acquired almost 150,000 YouTube subscribers, and recently released two books. Joe McMurray and Aaron Sefchick sit down with Jens to talk about his journey, how to approach jazz as a player and as a teacher, musical gear, online success, practicing, composition, and recording.

In Part 1 of 2, Jens tells of his years playing on the streets of Copenhagen, followed by his studies at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague (in the Netherlands). The guys discuss how to learn, review, and perform new jazz tunes. Then they discuss the merits of preserving traditional musical styles vs. pursuing progressive musical styles. Jens tells Joe and Aaron how he would approach teaching a new jazz guitar student, providing some very useful information for both teachers and players!

Next the guys move on to a look at guitar gear. Jens talks about his guitars (notably an Ibanez AS2630), amps, and effects.

Find out more about Jens Larsen at https://jenslarsen.nl/ or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqepSCHTyWj4BzHxEEUNvlg.

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Songwriting and Composition Part 2 of 2 (with Paul Barsom) Ep069

October 24, 2019EpisodesAaron Sefchick, band practice, bass, bass guitar, Boy Interrupted, Composer, composition, fret buzz, Fret Buzz The Podcast, gigging, gigs, guitar, guitar lessons, guitar teacher, learn guitar, music, music industry, music lessons, Music podcast, music talk, music teacher, music theory, music tips, Paul Barsom, play guitar, podcast, recording, rock, song writer, songwriting, studio, talk show, The Weed GardenFret Buzz The Podcast

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In this episode, Aaron sits down with composer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Barsom of The Weed Garden to discuss his project’s latest release, Boy Interrupted.

Paul’s career as a composer and teacher of musical composition spans over 30 years and has influenced numbers of composition students and musical educators, including Fret Buzz The Podcast alumnus Tony Scaltz.

As a result, Tony makes a guest return to the show to join Aaron and Paul on the mic and discuss the genesis and recording of Boy Interrupted and the various styles and musical idioms the album invokes. In addition, the guys explore how composers approach creativity, musical invention, various career paths, adaptation to digital audio environments, and so much more.

Be on the lookout for Tony’s new line of skin care products, Prodigal Sun, which hits beaches across the country next summer.

Find more about Paul here:

http://paulbarsom.com/

Songwriting and Composition Part 1 of 2 (with Paul Barsom) Ep068

October 17, 2019EpisodesAaron Sefchick, band practice, bass, bass guitar, Boy Interrupted, Composer, composition, fret buzz, Fret Buzz The Podcast, gigging, gigs, guitar, guitar lessons, guitar teacher, learn guitar, music, music industry, music lessons, Music podcast, music talk, music teacher, music theory, music tips, Paul Barsom, play guitar, podcast, recording, rock, song writer, songwriting, studio, talk show, The Weed GardenFret Buzz The Podcast

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In this episode, Aaron sits down with composer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Barsom of The Weed Garden to discuss his project’s latest release, Boy Interrupted.

Be on the lookout for Tony’s new line of skin care products, Prodigal Sun, which hits beaches across the country next summer.

Find more about Paul here:

http://paulbarsom.com/

Amp Modeling (with Ryan Brown) Ep067

October 10, 2019EpisodesAaron Sefchick, Ableton, amp modeling, band, band practice, Digitech Trio+, fret buzz, Fret Buzz The Podcast, gigging, guitar, guitar effects, guitar lessons, guitar teacher, Helix, how to play guitar, impulse response, Joe McMurray, learn guitar, Line 6 Helix, live performance, live show, multi effects, music, music lessons, Music podcast, music talk, play guitar, podcast, recording, recording engineer, rock, Ryan Brown, studio, talk show, The Great Noise, tube ampsFret Buzz The Podcast

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Ryan Brown of “The Great Noise” joins Aaron Sefchick and Joe McMurray to talk about amp modeling (the Line 6 Helix), improving live shows with technology, and social media marketing.

Ryan and his band decided to make the jump from tube amps and analogue effects pedals to all digital equipment run direct into the PA system. He uses the Line 6 Helix Guitar Multi-effects Floor Processor, which gives him nearly infinite tonal options in one unit. Ryan explains how the Helix uses impulse response to simulate the sound of a guitar amp, speaker, and microphone. He also mentions some other useful tips for getting genuine sounds and feel/response from the Helix.

Aaron, Joe, and Ryan discuss studio experiences and the need to interact with the recording engineer. Joe talks about how he uses the Digitech TRIO+ for both practice and live performance. The guys talk about improving live shows with lighting and Ableton.

Finally, Ryan talks about social media marketing and branding. They examine color schemes for branding, the failed Fyre Festival, short-term goals, the curation of content to show people your personality and your authenticity, and following your analytics.

Find out more about Ryan’s band, The Great Noise, at https://thegreatnoise.space/ or https://www.instagram.com/thegreatnoise/ or check out their music on iTunes.

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Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar part 2 of 2 (with Don Ross) Ep066

October 3, 2019EpisodesAaron Sefchick, acoustic guitar, acoustic guitar amp, acoustic guitar amplification, acoustic guitar pickups, acoustic pickups, altered tuning, Beneteau Guitars, change strings, changing strings, Don Ross, finger picking, fingerstyle guitar, fret buzz, Fret Buzz The Podcast, guitar, guitar camp, guitar on a plane, International Fingerstyle Guitar, Joe McMurray, Marc Beneteau, music, Music podcast, music talk, Petteri Sariola, play guitar, podcast, Pro Tools, recording, recording engineer, song structure, talk show, traveling with guitarFret Buzz The Podcast

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Canadian guitarist Don Ross is a legend in the acoustic fingerstyle world. With decades of experience, he employs modern techniques, altered tunings, and a strong melodic sense to write memorable songs. Aaron Sefchick and Joe McMurray have a fun and informative conversation with Don about a wide range of topics including his musical journey, his guitars, acoustic guitar pickups, traveling with guitars, songwriting, recording, his most memorable shows (good and bad), and much more.

Part 2 of 2 begins with a discussion about Don’s approaches to songwriting. He expands on how he uses altered tunings to solve compositional problems and expand the range of the guitar. He talks about following song structures, thematic development, and different grooves.

Don talks about his experiences as a recording engineer, working with ProTools, and his favorite microphones and pre-amps for recording acoustic guitars. He tells the guys about recording his wife’s (Brooke Miller’s) album at his home studio and having that album mixed by world-renowned music producer and engineer, Frank Filipetti.

Joe and Aaron ask Don about his most memorable shows. Then Don offers some advice about making money as a musician, songwriting, and originality. He specifically gives praise to Petteri Sariola, a young fingerstyle guitarist from Finland. Finally Don talks about his guitar camp that he is hosting at his home in Nova Scotia from October 11-14 (http://donrossguitarweekend.com/).