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Gigging, Military Bands Part 2 of 2 (with Guest Host, Jason Cale) Ep036

March 7, 2019Episodes3 piece band, Aaron Sefchick, Air Force Band, band, blues, Blues Fusion, buzz, Cale, contemporary gospel, entertainment, fret, fret buzz, Fret Buzz The Podcast, gigging, gigs, guitar, guitar gear, guitar lessons, improvisation, jamming, Jason Cale, jazz, Jazz Fusion, Joe McMurray, learn guitar, Lindsay Guitars, McMurray, Military Band, Military Music, mixing, music, music tips, play guitar, podcast, recording, rock, Sefchick, studio, talk show, vocalsFret Buzz The Podcast

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We dig into the experiences of Jason Cale, an incredible guitarist out of Southeastern Virginia. Jason gives us insight into playing in military bands, cultivating an original sound and leading a professional band. With formal training in classical and jazz music, Jason is very influenced by blues and fusion guitarists like Allen Holdsworth, Greg Howe, Ritchie Kotzen, Robben Ford, Jimmy Herring, Frank Gambale, Eric Gales, and Joe Bonamassa. He is also keen on blending blues, funk, and gospel into his music.

The guys discuss gigging bands, the impact of horn and piano players, professional rehearsals, and how to play to audiences.

Jason tells us about his career as a military musician primarily with the United States Air Force, including performances in the Middle East for the US troops, backing up John Popper of Blues Traveler, performing on Late Night with Conan O’Brien.

We can’t help but to talk about gear. Jason tells us about his rig, complete with details about his Fender tube amps, analog pedals, and multiple guitars.

Aside from Jason’s guitar playing, we talk about singing, production and studio work.

Check out Jason and his band, the Jason Cale Band, at www.jasoncalemusic.com

Gigging, Military Bands Part 1 of 2 (with Guest Host, Jason Cale) Ep035

February 28, 2019Episodes3 piece band, Aaron Sefchick, Air Force Band, band, blues, Blues Fusion, buzz, Cale, contemporary gospel, entertainment, fret, fret buzz, Fret Buzz The Podcast, gigging, gigs, guitar, guitar lessons, improvisation, jamming, Jason Cale, jazz, Jazz Fusion, Joe McMurray, learn guitar, Lindsay Guitars, McMurray, Military Band, Military Music, mixing, music, play guitar, podcast, rock, Sefchick, talk showFret Buzz The Podcast

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The guys discuss gigging bands, the impact of horn and piano players, professional rehearsals, and how to play to audiences.

We can’t help but to talk about gear. Jason tells us about his rig, complete with details about his Fender tube amps, analog pedals, and multiple guitars.

Aside from Jason’s guitar playing, we talk about singing, production and studio work.

Check out Jason and his band, the Jason Cale Band, at www.jasoncalemusic.com

Fingerstyle Guitar Part 1 of 2 (with Guest Host, Dustin Furlow) Ep028

January 10, 2019EpisodesAaron Sefchick, acoustic guitar, Andy McKee, art, bands, Beneteau, Beneteau Guitars, buzz, conversation, dadgad, Dustin Furlow, Emmanuel, finger picking, fingerstyle, fingerstyle guitar, fret, fret buzz, Fret Buzz The Podcast, Furlow, guitar, guitar lesson, Joe McMurray, Larrivee, Larrivee Guitars, learn guitar, McKee, McMurray, music, music talk, play guitar, podcast, Sefchick, talk show, teaching, Tommy Emmanuel, WoodscapesFret Buzz The Podcast

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Joe and Aaron bring in guitarist and vocalist, Dustin Furlow, to discuss all things fingerstyle guitar. The guys talk about influential fingerstyle guitarists including Tommy Emmanuel, Stephen Bennett (harp guitar), Andy McKee, Tony McManus, Garreth Pearson, Don Ross, Mike Dawes, Adam Rafferty, Adrian Legg, Alexander Misko, and Matt Thomas. They look into approaches to choosing the right keys for solo fingerstyle guitar arrangements, as well as alternate tunings such as DADGAD and open D tuning. The guys dive seriously into the details of nail maintenance and acrylic gel nails for fingerpicking.

Dustin, with his wealth of experience playing and performing with high end acoustic guitars, explains the benefits and downsides of many types of guitars, especially as they relate to fingerstyle guitar playing. They look at the differences in sound and playability of Martin, Taylor, Gibson, Larrivee, and Beneteau guitars, as well as choosing the right pickups and pre-amps to get the best live amplified sound.

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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.

Test Your Metal…Part One Ep013

September 18, 2018Episodesband, band practice, buzz, buzzards, conversation, Death, death metal, entertainment, fret, fret buzz, Fret Buzz The Podcast, guitar, humor, listening, Megadeth, metal, Metallica, music, Opeth, podcast, Slayer, talk showFret Buzz The Podcast

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Like the Gods of Valhalla, the Fret Buzz warriors attack with power, speed, and precision in their first two-part episode on Metal music.

Today’s topics include elements of classic and contemporary genres of metal, approaches to learning metal guitar, influential bands and albums within metal genres, and the sheer physical force of Death metal.

Let Me Drive, Man! (with Guest Host, Brian Quinn of Candlebox) Ep012

September 11, 2018Episodesband, band practice, Brian Quinn, buzz, buzzards, Candlebox, conversation, drive, entertainment, fret, fret buzz, Fret Buzz The Podcast, gigging, gigs, guitar, humor, listening, motivation, music, perseverance, podcast, Randy Rhoads, rock, talk show, Warren Haynes, Zakk WyldeFret Buzz The Podcast

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In this week’s episode, Tony’s childhood friend, Candlebox’s own, guitarist Brian Quinn, takes a guest chair and joins the guys to discuss those ever elusive ingredients for professional musical success: drive, motivation, and perseverance. Topics include: the importance of reinventing your musicianship, studying new techniques on the road, the science and art of networking, developing a business mind, and guiding your career according to “the dream”.

Today’s recording, editing, mic placements, and other amenities were generously offered by friends, family, and interested neighbors. With kind smiles, we thanked them all and said that we got it all covered.

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All The World’s a Stage Ep011

September 4, 2018Episodesband, buzz, buzzards, conversation, entertainment, fret, fret buzz, Fret Buzz The Podcast, guitar, humor, listening, music, podcast, talk show, worldFret Buzz The Podcast

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This week, Aaron, Joe, and Tony circumnavigate the globe and discuss how World Music has made an impact on their personal playing and writing styles. They examine the connections between various ethnic rhythms and melodies and their applications by musicians in modern Western music. They guys also explore the importance of maintaining a global awareness in one’s level of musical artistry and thinking.

All of today’s content is supported by The Fret Buzz International Gift Shop, whose mission is the worldwide distribution of Fret Buzz Logo t-shirts, post cards, travel logs, and popsicles to fans at all corners of the Earth.

…But How Long Will This Take? (with Altan Aydin) Ep010

August 28, 2018Episodesart, band, band practice, buzz, conversation, entertainment, fret, fret buzz, guitar, humor, music, podcast, talk showFret Buzz The Podcast

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This week, guitarist Altan Aydin joins Aaron and Tony to address that plaguing focus of every young player’s mind: how to become good on the guitar. They share their experiences with moving from novice to proficient player, discuss the many struggles along the path, and offer invaluable suggestions to both new and more experienced guitarists in order to maximize practice time.

So, be patient, stop whining, and know that you will understand it all…very…soon.

Art is What You Can Get Away With Ep009

August 21, 2018Episodesart, artistry, band, band practice, buzz, collaboration, David Bryn, fret, fret buzz, group, ideas, inspiration, listening, muse, musical expression, podcast, rehearsal, talk show, voice, writingFret Buzz The Podcast

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On today’s episode of Fret Buzz, Aaron, Joe, and Tony delve into what it means to truly live and work as an artist in a modern world. They compare today’s expectations of artists to those of years past, and share their own experiences with learning about how to make art that resonates with people on a deep level. Stories and insights abound, so get on your smocks, open new project files, and ink your quills, as the guys chew on everything art.

Today’s episode of Fret Buzz was inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci, Jimi Hendrix, and the Muses of Ancient Greece.

Let’s Band Together Ep008

August 15, 2018Episodesband, band practice, buzz, buzzards, criticism, fret, fret buzz, group work, guitar, improvisation, jamming, jazz, listening, music, podcast, rehearsal, rock, talk show, timingFret Buzz The Podcast

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In this episode, Aaron, Joe, and Tony deliver their hard-earned insights into that crown jewel of musicianship: the band. They dig into best and worst band experiences, effective collaboration, proper preparation of material, best “etiquette”, and so much more. All comments in this episode were voted on and approved in a democratic manner by a committee of serious and dedicated rockers at Fret Buzz Headquarters.