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A podcast about connecting guitar to the soul of the player.

Steven Ray


    • May 11, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 32 EPISODES


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    Bob's House of Gear

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 104:59


    WARNING: THIS EPISODE MIGHT GET LOUD!! PLEASE ADJUST YOUR HEADPHONE OR SPEAKER VOLUME ACCORDINGLY!! In this episode, I take a trip out to my friend Bob Brown's house for an exploration of gear --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Songs in the key of Dad part 2: I don't mind at all....

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 22:05


    Hey, folks! it's been a while! In this episode I talk about an 80's act called Bourgeois/Tagg. As well as what I've been up to musically on my break. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Songs in the key of Dad Part one: Last Plane out by Toy Matinee

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 21:43


    In this episode I talk about the discovery of one of my favorite bands Toy Matinee. I also discuss what is going on with me musically. Questions/Comments? feel free to email me! Strings2soul@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Interview w/Ricky Pontin of Cartesian Theatre

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 24:25


    Hey guys, I had the pleasure of speaking with the wonderfully talented Ricky Pontin of Cartesian Theatre. in this episode we talk about his start in making music, looping, as well as influences and much more! I hope everyone enjoys it! You can find Ricky's music at: Instagram.com/Cartesiantheatre Soundcloud.com/ricky-pontin Special thanks to Ricky Pontin, Cartesian Theatre, and Reformed by Iron Questions or comments? Strings2soul@gmail.com S2S merch: www.reformedbyiron.com/stringstosoul --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    So there was this band called Dead End.....

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 36:51


    In this Episode I talk about another highly influential Japanese Rock/Metal act called Dead End. I also discuss some updates as well as other topics.. Dedicated to Yuji Adachi 1960-2020 Strings to soul merch: reformedbyiron.com/stringstosoul links for this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trwJq63IcQc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BGIKyETTx4

    She plays bass too! interview w/FIFI Peppers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 21:15


    This wasn't my best episode, just a word of warning. I enjoyed chatting with my friend, Fianna Peppers. Here we talk about her journey of how she got started playing bass. link to the youtube is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fMECc6gTXg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Just the bare essentials....

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 25:16


    in this episode, I talk about the trip I made to a local music shop for a repair. as well as odds and ends that are needed for the show. official YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-x1ahcDrzso0UT2YbzX1Yw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Ballad of Strings to Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 15:05


    Here's a quick episode for you folks. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Cinnamon Strat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 22:18


    In this episode I talk about the rise of super stratocasters that are popping up on instagram. also I talk a bit about apoxy guitars as well as my current love of Neil young. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Daw Frustrations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 25:13


    In this episode, I discuss my issues that I've been facing using a new DAW software CAKEWALK. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Happy New Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 20:09


    In this episode I discuss thoughts on e flat tuning,  amp modeling vs. real amps, as well as the current song that I'm learning FOREST by La'cryma Christi.   https://youtu.be/Pwv1Z2RL29E

    Practice makes perfect!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 14:30


    This is the last episode of 2020, Hopefully! I'll be taking a break till the end of the year and I'll be back with more episodes of Strings to soul. in this episode, I talk about current songs that I'm learning how to play on Bass --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Blistered fingers and other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 30:41


    Here I talk a bit about my bass practicing and other nonsense --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Bonus Episode: Sunburst Sky

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 22:58


    In this episode, I talk about my introduction to the mandolin and early technique. As well as the late great Mark Heard whose music inspired me to take up the instrument. Join me in some stories! https://youtu.be/0LxjeNviiMA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Jatoba or Jaboga??

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 17:00


    in this mini-episode I talk about my new gear purchase: Ibanez Talman Bass as well as songs that I used to learn back when I was a teenager. last but not least I talk about my brief work as a guitar tech from 2013-2015. links for this episode: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/products/detail/tmb100_1p_04.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_qKClWNN2s https://youtu.be/mgU_5ZERrL8 https://youtu.be/0xrZ61cuKLk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    So, Where was I???

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 26:09


    In this episode I go full on electric mode! I talk about another favorite V-Kei band ROUAGE. I also end up talking about a future new gear day. Join me for some stories about bass, bands, Nagoya-Kei, and once again interchanging of gear! links for this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAszLvNM_Hk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BTcR5H_QgA www.reformedbyiron.com/stringstosoul save 10% off using discount code "S2S" at check out --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Methods of maintaining sanity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 18:54


    In this mini-episode, I talk a bit about Laputa and my obsession with their guitarist Kouichi. I ponder for a moment on his whereabouts and give some insight as to where he could possibly be now. also, I talk for a bit about moving my guitar into a room close by and discuss how that process has motivated me to keep on playing. last but not least, I talk about making a future potential gear purchase. links for this episode: https://youtu.be/57g2C3B9Juk https://youtu.be/YPW7wwf_4I0 https://reverb.com/item/33698817-2000-s-edwards-japan-e-lk-100dk-w-floyd-rose-esp-pickups-gold-sparkle --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    BONUS EPISODE: SRC POD

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 4:00


    this was my first dip into what would become Strings to Soul two years later. I hope you enjoy my ramblings!

    Man of Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 33:06


    In this solo episode I talk about my journey with 12 string guitars and end up using my Guild 12 string for the remainder of the show. I also talk about some of the reasons as to my deep admiration for Asian inspired rock music. join me in my random ramblings! links for this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOXoAvF6r_A https://youtu.be/rllzZICrt_c --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    BONUS: Wheel of guitars

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 27:36


    Hey guys, I've recorded a full bonus episode talking about issues I've had with guitar trades and telecasters. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ancient Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 27:15


    In this episode I talk about my admiration of Whitesnake and the discovery of Blue Murder and I end up exploring the tuning of DADGAD as I learn the tune of "Valley of the kings". I also talk about the many new updates to the podcast as well. you can show your support as always by purchasing merch in the RBI store: www.reformedbyiron.com/stringstosoul links for this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_5-CGSJZDE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ramble on.....Nostalgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 25:37


    It's been a while since I've recorded a solo episode. This week I talk for a bit about another fantastic yet disbanded Visual Kei band Pierrot. I discuss a bit of updates to the show, as well as some playing nonsense is involved. links for this episode: https://youtu.be/AB5KsCMaB_4 https://youtu.be/zfJlYcS--Js https://youtu.be/KHQz-_wkDQc Socials: instagram.com/strings2soul Store: reformedbyiron.com/stringstosoul --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Mistress of shred: Interview with Millisa Henderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 36:52


    In this episode I chat with fellow Oklahoman and guitarist Millisa Henderson about her humble start as a kid learning how to play guitar and eventually joining the ranks of fellow Berklee college graduates. Millisa gives us some insight into her musical influences as well as how the COVID pandemic has impacted her career and what musical projects she's working on. We also discuss the importance of humility and that as a musician you never stop learning the instrument. Join us for some laughs and good times! I would like to thank Millisa for taking the time to join me on this episode. as always, special thanks to Reformed by Iron for being our sponsor Enter in discount code: "S2S" @ checkout to receive 10% off your order! Social Medias: Instagram.com/strings2soul Strings to Soul merch: reformedbyiron.com/stringstosoul Millisa Henderson's Social Medias: Instagram.com/mjh_guitarist Instagram.com/hydriaband --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    FAT GUY IN A LITTLE COAT: Interview with Doug Christ of Thirty7fx

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 42:05


    In this week's episode I had the honor of welcoming our very first guest Doug Christ of Thirty7fx. We talk about his journey with guitar and how the instrument led him to creating his first fuzz pedal which in turn of events led him to starting up his very own pedal company. This week's ad is brought to you by Thirty7fx you can head on over to instagram.com/thirty7fx to start your order today! very special thanks to: Doug Christ Thirty7fx & Reformed by iron Socials: instagram.com/strings2soul Merchandise available at: reformedbyiron.com/stringstosoul enter discount code S2S to receive 10% off at checkout! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Electric again, Naturally!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 36:17


    In this solo episode I talk a bit about various topics which include: ibanez prototype, VH, 90's visual kei and I tend to ramble a bit on various topics. More playing is taking place as usual per each episode. I also talk for a bit about what songs I'm currently learning at the moment. As well as talks about ways to incorporate barre and open chords to electric solo playing. links to songs learned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IweSxI6Fco https://www.youtube.com/watchY?v=SzNbG8C0jk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfRuKE9SzhY links to socials: instagram.com/strings2soul https://discord.com/invite/3rA2tm?fbclid=IwAR01S-RNrGb7nX8QeEvUkot2XwBs68tFy1Rdqa3C13-FKdWnvZc2cnZ8amk Strings to Soul merch by RFI: http://reformedbyiron.com/stringstosoul enter "S2S" at checkout for 10% of your purchase! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    5150: the importance of EVH

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 32:19


    I decided to record another impromptu bonus episode of the podcast. I talk about the importance of the record 5150 and how the Van " Hagar" era of Van Halen records changed my life as a musician. There's also some random off topic discussions during this episode. Recording this episode was pretty emotional for me. it's hard to lose a person who impacts you even though you don't know them personally. I also end up talking about my acoustic arrangement of the title track of 5150. I dedicate this episode in loving memory of EDDIE VAN HALEN. May you shed in the sky! Applicable links are available here: https://www.amazon.com/Van-Halen-5150/dp/B000002L99/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2AUDUZ12FP2PB&dchild=1&keywords=van+halen+5150+cd&qid=1602082744&sprefix=Van+halen+51%2Caps%2C221&sr=8-2 https://www.reformedbyiron.com/category/strings-to-soul-podcast https://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/guitars_basses/ac_guitars/ta_series/index.html --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The 35th Birthday Episode!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 28:52


    it's that time of year again, so I've decided to celebrate my birthday by recording a quick episode of the podcast. In this episode, I talk about the current up to date status of the Ibanez and talk about a song that I've learned: My Secret Place by Joni Mitchell. As with every show, more playing is involved! I end up exploring the tuning of C# G# D# F# G# C# capoed on 2nd fret. As always thanks to Reformed by Iron for being our first sponsor. Links for this episode: https://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/guitars_basses/ac_guitars/ta_series/index.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4ny4TuESXs https://www.reformedbyiron.com/category/strings-to-soul-podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    New & Improved

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 26:23


    in this episode I give several updates on whats happening with the podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Back to electric, baby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 33:20


    In this episode I talk about my brief pause from recording the podcast. As well as my trip to Bartlesville for a unique guitar trade. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Alternate tunings & ramblings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 38:59


    In this episode, I try to stay on topic but get derailed. I hope you guys enjoy it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Plywood Acoustic: beginning of a musician

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 32:08


    In this episode I discuss my humble beginnings with guitar as well as musical influences and the application of alternative tunings. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Strings to Soul (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 0:42


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