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The New West Guitar Group hosts a podcast about their favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it. Through interviews, live performances and in-depth discussions, High Action delivers a podcast for the six-string enthusiast who wants a deeper understanding about the players behind the instrument and their specific approach to guitar.

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    • Nov 3, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 104 EPISODES

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    Latest episodes from High Action

    An announcement from High Action and New West Guitars!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 3:06


    In the Woodshed: Unlocking Sounds on the Archtop

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 11:58


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. In this episode, Will Brahm discusses techniques for Unlocking Sounds on the Archtop. Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    In the Woodshed: Jazz Phrasing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 11:16


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. In this episode John Storie discusses the art of jazz phrasing on the guitar. Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    In the Woodshed: Legato Technique

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 16:26


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. In this episode Perry Smith discusses techniques for developing a Legato technique on guitar. Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    In the Woodshed: Comping Techniques

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 13:02


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. Will Brahm discusses Comping Techniques for Jazz Guitar. Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    In the Woodshed: Triads

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 9:40


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. In this episode John Storie discusses techniques for practicing triads on the guitar. Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    In the Woodshed: Rhythm Guitar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 11:22


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. In this episode Perry Smith discusses techniques for playing Rhythm Guitar in Jazz. Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    In the Woodshed: Expanding on Harmony

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 13:28


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. In this episode Will Brahm discusses techniques for Will Brahm discusses techniques for Will Brahm discusses techniques for Expanding Harmony. Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    In the Woodshed: Metronome Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 10:28


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. In this episode John Storie discusses how to practice effectively with a metronome. Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    In the Woodshed: Warm Up Routine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 11:55


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. In this episode Perry Smith discusses his warm up routine and helpful tips to get your hands ready for the gig. Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    In the Woodshed: Extending Your Lines

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 13:03


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. In this episode Will Brahm discusses techniques for Extending Your Lines across the neck. Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    In the Woodshed: Right Hand Technique

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 10:10


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. In this episode John Storie discusses techniques for your right hand and helpful practice tips. Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    In the Woodshed: Jazz Standards for Solo Guitar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 11:29


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. In this episode Perry Smith discusses techniques for playing Jazz Standards for solo guitar. Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Season 2 Finale with Special Guests!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 40:55


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. In this episode Perry, John and Will celebrate their season 2 finale and welcome in some old friends! Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Origin Series: New West Guitar Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 36:58


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. In this episode Will, John and Perry reflect on the years playing and composing for their group. Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Origin Series: Perry Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 40:23


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. In this episode John and Will interview New West Guitar Group founding member Perry Smith.  Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Origin Series: Will Brahm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 30:58


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. In this episode John interviews New West Guitar Group member Will Brahm.  Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Origin Series: John Storie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 39:43


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. In this episode Will interview's New West Guitar Group founding member John Storie.  Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Studying Your Recordings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 38:10


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry John and Will discuss the topic of Studying Your Recordings. Check out the episode for a discussion and playing examples.  Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Counterpoint

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 39:27


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry John and Will discuss the topic of Counterpoint. Check out the episode for a discussion and playing examples.  Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Modulation Effects

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 36:38


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry John and Will discuss the topic of Modulation Effects. Check out the episode for a discussion and playing examples.  Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Studying Guitar in College

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 38:02


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry John and Will discuss the topic of Studying Guitar in College. Check out the episode for a discussion and playing examples.  Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Orignal Music

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 44:57


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry John and Will discuss the topic of Original Music. Check out the episode for a discussion and playing examples.  Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Dialing in Your Sound Live

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 35:11


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry John and Will discuss the topic of Dialing in Your Sound Live. Check out the episode for a discussion and playing examples.  Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    On the Road in Oregon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 18:35


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry John and Will discuss the topic of traveling while on the road in Oregon. Check out the episode for a discussion and playing examples.  Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Hybrid Picking

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 40:52


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry John and Will discuss the topic of Hybrid Picking. Check out the episode for a discussion and playing examples.  Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Picking Techniques

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 45:22


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry John and Will discuss the topic of Picking Techniques. Check out the episode for a discussion and playing examples.  Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Favorite Microphones

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 42:14


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry John and Will discuss the topic of Favorite Microphones. Check out the episode for a discussion and playing examples.  Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Harmolodic Improvisation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 33:35


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry John and Will discuss the topic of Harmolodic Improvisation. Check out the episode for a discussion and playing examples.  Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Establishing Your Sound

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 32:54


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry John and Will discuss the topic of Establishing Your Sound. Check out the episode for a discussion and playing examples.  Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Amplifiers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 36:08


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry John and Will discuss the topic of Amplifiers. Check out the episode for a discussion and playing examples.  Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Writing and Arranging

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 42:55


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry John and Will discuss the topic of Writing and Arranging. Check out the episode for a discussion and playing examples.  Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Exploring Harmony

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 37:52


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry John and Will discuss the topic of Exploring Harmony. Check out the episode for a discussion and playing examples.  Follow and support us on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Practice Routines

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 39:15


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry John and Will discuss the topic of Practice Routines. Check out the episode for a discussion and playing examples. Follow and support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Inspiring Teachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 35:14


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry John and Will discuss the topic of inspiring teachers. Check out the episode for a discussion and playing examples.  Follow and support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Melodic Techniques

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 39:17


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry John and Will discuss the topic of melodic techniques. Check out the episode for a discussion and playing examples.  Follow and support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Rhythm Guitar

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 31:58


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry John and Will discuss the topic of Rhythm Guitar. Check out the episode for a discussion and playing examples.  Follow and support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Chord Melody

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 36:42


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry John and Will discuss the topic of Chord Melodies. Check the episode for a discussion and playing examples.  Follow and support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Accompanying a Vocalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 43:48


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry John and Will discuss the topic of accompanying a vocalist. Check out the episode for a discussion and playing examples. Follow and support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Sight Reading

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 39:24


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. Perry John and Will discuss the intimidating topic of Sight Reading on the Guitar. Check out the episode for a discussion and playing examples. Follow and support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    New Year's Resolutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 40:49


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry John and Will discuss their New Year's Resolutions and perform examples on their guitars.. Follow and support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Pedals

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 37:10


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry, Will and John discuss and perform using pedals and various effects that can enhance to your tone. Follow and support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Holiday Tunes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 26:35


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This episode Perry, Will and John discuss and perform popular holiday songs on Guitar. Follow and support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Fingerstyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 32:39


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This episode Perry, Will and John discuss and perform concepts for Fingerstyle Jazz Guitar playing. Follow and support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Concepts for Rhythm and Lead Guitar

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 37:55


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry, Will and John discuss concepts for Rhythm and Lead Guitar playing. How they differ and how they are similar.  Follow and support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Brazilian Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 35:24


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry, John and Will discuss and perform the wonderful music of Brazil on their guitars.  Follow and support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The Acoustic Guitar

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 39:38


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing. This week Perry, Will and John discuss and demonstrate elements of the Acoustic Guitar. Follow and support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/newwestguitargroup★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The Electric Guitar

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 38:12


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing.This week the group discusses and performs on electric solid body guitars. How do Perry, Will and John approach these guitars? Check it out in this week's episode of High Action!To support the podcast, sign up on Patreon★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Transcribing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 34:14


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing.This week they dive into the world of transcriptions and how that informs the modern jazz artist. How do Perry, Will and John approach transcribing the language of jazz guitar and other instruments? Check it out in this week's episode of High Action!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Scales and Arpeggios

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 42:55


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing.This week is all about Scales and Arpeggios. Check to the episode to see how Perry, Will and John approach practicing to expand their technique and musicianship. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Jazz Standards

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 32:23


    Welcome to "High Action" - a podcast about our favorite instrument, the guitar, and the extraordinary people who play it! We are Perry Smith, Will Brahm, and John Storie - the New West Guitar Group. Season 2 features the members of NWGG performing and discussing for the listeners the many exciting topics of contemporary guitar playing.This week we are discussing Jazz Standards. How do Perry, Will and John approach this form? Check it out in this week's episode of High Action!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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