Category Archives: Episodes

Classical Guitar (with Guest Host, Nick Lee) Ep023

December 6, 2018Episodesclassical, classical guitar, etude, finger style, fret, fret buzz, Fret Buzz The Podcast, gigs, guitar, guitar wedding, music, music teacher, music theory, nylon strings, podcast, rehearsal, talk showFret Buzz The Podcast

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In today’s episode we talk about the cross-over of jazz and classical guitar, Andrés Segovia’s role in the classical guitar, getting work as a classical guitarist, why classical guitar isn’t as popular, what to look for when buying a classical guitar(woods, strings), nail upkeep and angle, a funny nail story, calluses, where to start when interested in classical guitar, different exercises and books to consume, players to check out, and alternate tuning.

Thank you to Nick Lee…

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Recording and Mixing Part 2 of 2 (with Guest Host, Tynz Hampton) Ep022

November 29, 2018Episodesaudio engineer, derecording, fret buzz, Fret Buzz The Podcast, guitar, mic, microphone, mixing, mixing drums, music, podcast, preproduction, producer, recording, recording engineer, recording studio, studio, talk show, TynzFret Buzz The Podcast

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In part 2 of Recording and Mixing, the guys get into topics like where to start with a mix, how to approach mixing drums, an audio engineer vs. a producer, preproduction and communication, laziness and stealing music, having the client mix with you vs. mixing on your own, and expectations of an audio engineer.

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Recording and Mixing Part 1 of 2 (with Guest Host, Tynz Hampton) Ep021

November 22, 2018Episodesbass, buzzards, derecording.com, fletcher munson, fret buzz, Fret Buzz The Podcast, listening, mixing, motivation, music, podcast, recording, recording studio, studio, talk show, Tynz, Tynz Hampton, vocals, voiceFret Buzz The Podcast

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This week Joe and Aaron sit down with guest host Tynz Hampton and talk about taking care of yourself before the studio, releasing your music now, the fear of putting yourself out there, mixing in a sonic space, the Fletcher Munson Curve, and taking a breaks for fresh ears.

Setup, Maintenance, Repair (with Guest Host, Larry Berwald) Ep020

November 15, 2018Episodesacoustic humidifier, artistry, broken headstock, cracked soundboard, fret buzz, Fret Buzz The Podcast, guitar, guitar humidifier, guitar maintenance, guitar pickups, guitar pots, guitar repair, guitar setup, guitar travel, Intrument repair, Larry Berwald, Martin guitar, podcast, potentiometer, raised neck, sitar, talk show, Taylor guitarFret Buzz The Podcast

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In this weeks episode Joe and Aaron have Larry Berwald of rosewoodguitarrepair.com in the guests chair. They get into the subject of how to care for your instrument and the things you can do to help extend the life of it.

The Recording Studio tips and tricks from the Fret Buzzards Ep019

November 8, 2018Episodesband practice, cables, fret buzz, Fret Buzz The Podcast, guitar, interface, mic placement, microphone, microphones, mixing, music, podcast, preamp, recording, recording studio, talk show, vocal micFret Buzz The Podcast

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Aaron and Joe begin the process of familiarising those who may not be as knowledgable in the studio envirornment. Making sure the palyer in in top condition, using the right microphone and experimenting with mic placement, cables, and the interface/preamps.

And all that Jazz Ep018

November 1, 2018Episodesfret, fret buzz, Fret Buzz The Podcast, Grant Green, guitar, improvisation, influence, jazz, Kenny Burrell, McMurray, music, musical expression, musician, Pat Metheny, podcast, Sefchick, smooth jazz, talk showFret Buzz The Podcast

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Aaron Sefchick and Joe McMurray discuss the influences that jazz has had on their lives. They talk about the jazz guitarists (and other instrumentalists) that originally made them excited to listen to and/or play jazz, including Kenny Burrell, Pat Metheny, Grant Green, and many more. Whether you are interested in playing jazz or just listening to inspiring music, this ever-evolving genre has many different flavors to discover.

Watch Your Tone of Voice (with Guest Host, Brent Barker) Ep017

October 16, 2018Episodesband, blackbird studios, Brent Barker, buzzards, collaboration, community, conversation, Digitech, Eddie Van Halen, entertainment, fret, fret buzz, Fret Buzz The Podcast, guitar, guitar gear, instrumental guitar, music, musical instrument museum, one man band, podcast, Randy Rhoads, rock, soldano, superfans, sustain, talk showFret Buzz The Podcast

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This week, guitar virtuoso Brent Barker joins the Buzzards as a guest host to discuss how to develop and maintain an original voice, sound, and style in the face of an ever changing music industry.

Topics include: staying true to your sound and artistry, adapting to shifting trends in modern music, reinvention of playing style, learning new ways to express traditional techniques, the future of instrumental guitar music, and so much more.

An Evening at The Big Top Ep016

October 9, 2018Episodesalbum, bass, bass guitar, concept album, conversation, entertainment, Eric Johnson, Frank Zappa, fret, fret buzz, Fret Buzz The Podcast, guitar, humor, influential, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joe Satriani, legato, music, podcast, rock, Satch, Satriani, spread triads, talk show, technique, ZappaFret Buzz The Podcast

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In this episode, Aaron, Joe, and Tony deliver their top picks for the albums most influential on their playing styles, techniques, and overall musicianship.

Sit back and relax this hour, as the guys run down their favorite riffs, licks, tones, recordings, noises, chirps, and echoing mountain ranges- all in the name of “Fret Buzz The Podcast’s Best of The Top”

Down at The Crossroads Ep015

October 2, 2018Episodesband, band practice, discussion, entertainment, find work, fret buzz, Fret Buzz The Podcast, guitar, guitar instruction, guitar lessons, how to play guitar, humor, improvisation, international podcasting day, life change, music, music instruction, music lesson, music school, podcast, rock, success, timing, training, voiceFret Buzz The Podcast

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This week, Aaron and Joe share their stories of reinvention following relocation to various cities and work experiences. They discuss the intersection of their own musical journeys, perspectives on academic music training, developing a foundation in ear training, and their evolving definitions of musical success.

Today’s episode is dedicated to cough drop companies around the world, as Tony seeks an endorsement to combat his severe laryngitis.

Test Your Metal…Part Two (with Guest Host, Taylor Nordberg) Ep014

September 25, 2018Episodesband, band practice, bass, Beavis and Butthead, black metal, black sabbath, buzz, buzzards, conversation, Death, death metal, drive, entertainment, fret, fret buzz, Fret Buzz The Podcast, gigging, gigs, guitar, humor, In Flames, Infernaeon, listening, music, podcast, Soilwork, talk show, Taylor Nordberg, The AbsenceFret Buzz The Podcast

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This week, renowned metal guitarist and bassist Taylor Nordberg reunites with his Blacknote Studios mentors, Aaron and Tony, to join the Fret Buzz team as a guest host as the fearsome foursome angle their picks, lock their wrists, and perfect their Dio hand gestures to discuss all things metal. Topics include: working as a metal musician, the appeal of metal as a changing genre, how to play within various forms of metal, bringing metal music out from the underground, self-promotion, and so much more.

Small donations of chewed up picks, cracked cymbals, and after show neck braces can be made to The Fret Buzz United Metal Brotherhood and College Fund.