WoodAirMetal Guitar Podcast

Episode Notes Some fine catching up Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Hello y'all it's been awhile. We started with a talk about AI and music, but quickly descended into a side chat about Tribute bands, Chess, and more. Yet somehow related. Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Adam and Tim discuss the pluses and minuses of the long term strategy of essentially getting good gigs in small cities vs getting bad gigs in big cities. Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Oh, we've gone and done it... picked a controversial topic to come back for. Thanks for those sticking around and know that we love the amazing studio guitarists out there. But this is a take on the homogenization of album releases...and whether that is good for music or not (to have the same people playing on all the different albums). But in other news, thanks to Truefire.com for adding us to their Top 25 Guitar Podcasts of 2022. It appears our "complaining" finally paid off. Ha. The intro song is from a live performance of Stellar Regions playing "Tricycle" which features an interlude of King Crimson's 21st Century Schizoid Man. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and all that and thanks for checking out the show. more to come. Like, Subscribe Share Please! We really appreciate it! Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co

Episode Notes We're back. You're welcome.... (not about us, but for discussing some unbelievable guitarists you need to check out) Check out Dusan Bogdonavic, Scott Henderson, and so much more on this episode, Opening track - Stellar Regions performing "Seventeen Wheeler" Live. Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co

Episode Notes New Projects and how the spectacle wins again. Wood Air Metal Guitar Podcast Season 2 Episode 6 Thanks for the support FeedSpot! #9 Guitar Podcast to check out in 2022! https://blog.feedspot.com/guitar_podcasts/ Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co

Episode Notes I think the name sums it up. We get into this and other pet peeves. Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Adam and Tim revisit some Korn? And then so many other guitary things, and then we talk about the now popular video where it's demonstrated that electric guitar might not actually have anything to do with the wood.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n02tImce3AE Like Subscribe and Share... Where does Tone come from? Mostly pickups?? Check out our Youtube channel too! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-wxJ9TZ2GDR9FoHY_BRHA/ Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Our first recorded episode of the year. We dive deep into the Atlantic article "Is old music killing new music?" https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/01/old-music-killing-new-music/621339/ It's the talk of the town. We also talk a bit how that intersects with Vernon Reid's interview on Greg Koch's podcast, plus so many more discussions going on. As you know... it's been an explosive topic in the music world. We conclude effectively... money talks and people hate change. Be sure to subscribe, like, hit the bell and more. Find us on your favorite podcast host for the audio only versions. Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Season 2 Episode 2 interview with master classical guitarist John Marcel Williams. https://www.johnmarcelwilliams.com A lot of insight in this episode as we talk to one of the rising stars of the classical guitar world, and child prodigy. John talks about studying with some of the best in the business, as well as tips from the greatest players in the world and life as a classical guitarist. Plus we get into competitions and more. Opening piece performed by John Marcel Williams - Regondi Etude #4 John's Bio: Award winning artist, John Marcel Williams, is establishing a reputation as both a virtuoso concert artist, and devoted teacher. By age 16 he had garnered over 20 prizes at competitions, including the first prize at the Boston Guitar Festival youth competition, Rosario Guitar Festival, Classical Minds Guitar Festival, and the second prize at the international Guitar Foundation of America young artist competition. In addition he was awarded first prize at the James Stroud competition and won the Pittsburgh Concert Society Audition. John's unique musicality and refined technique can be seen in his performances. He is frequently invited to play and teach at venues across the United States as well as internationally. In 2018, John toured Panama as a guest artist for the Panama Guitar Festival where he not only performed but gave masterclasses and adjudicated for the Panama Guitar Competition. Other engagements include solo recitals at Oberlin College and Moravian College and he was a guest artist for the 2019/20 season of the Philadelphia Classical Guitar Society. John Marcel has made numerous media appearances on various radio and TV programs, most notably performing on NPR's program, “From the Top,” where he was also awarded the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award. Most recently, in 2019 John debuted with the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra led by Maestro John Devlin, performing Elmer Bernstein's Guitar Concerto. John began to study the guitar at age 10 and his talents were quickly noticed by the late Aron Shearer, who encouraged him to continue his pursuit as a classical guitarist. John went on to study with Stephen Aron at the Oberlin Conservatory at age 13, under whose guidance he began to gain attention winning competitions across the United States. He also spent a summer studying at the Aspen Music Festival after an invitation from Sharon Isbin, professor of guitar at the Julliard School. Williams started his collegiate studies with Manuel Barrueco at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in 2011, and received both his undergraduate and masters degree in guitar performance. Since the fall of 2018, John has continued his studies at the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia under the tutelage of Grammy award winning artist Jason Vieaux and David Starobin. Please Like, Subscribe, and Bell and all that to gt more of this kind of thing. So many great episodes to come. If you prefer audio only versions, you can find us on your favorite Podcast apps. https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://pnc.st/s/woodairmetal Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Adam and Tim bring classical guitar performer, teacher, composer, arranger, hustler....Stephen Aron to the show. We have learned so much from Steve, and continue to. Steve's Bio: Described by the New York Times as “cultivated and musical,” Stephen Aron performs regularly throughout the US, Canada and Europe. An active composer and arranger, his work is published by Tuscany Editions (“wonderful guitaristic arrangement,” American Music Teacher), Mel Bay Publications (“historic,” Guitart) and Clear Note Publications (“a book to be ignored at your peril,” Classical Guitar). Clear Note also recently published several of Mr. Aron's original compositions (“imaginative, adventurous, effortlessly entertaining,” Classical Guitar). He has released thirteen publications, totaling nearly 600 pages of music. Aron's recordings have been described as “stunning” (Guitar Review), “superbly produced” (Soundboard), “warmly recommended” (Fanfare) and “inspired” (Classical Guitar). Notably, most of the works on his nine CD's are either original arrangements, original compositions, or premiere recordings of the works of others. His recordings and publications of thirty Lieder ohne Worte by Felix Mendelssohn and the complete Chopin Mazurkas, both for solo guitar, were industry firsts. Aron's most recent releases, One Fell Swoop and A Musical Congeries are collections of new original works for solo guitar. He is a dedicated chamber music advocate, and maintains a regular duo with his wife, soprano JoNell Aron, and another with flutist Jane Berkner. He plays frequently with mixed chamber ensembles both traditional and new music. Aron has adjudicated numerous national and international competitions and has been a repeat guest, giving performances, lectures and master classes at Guitar Foundation of America Conventions, Stetson Guitar Workshops, Portland Guitar Festivals, Eastman Guitar Festivals, Rantucci Guitar Festivals, Alexandria Guitar Festivals, the National Summer Guitar Workshops, the Eastern Carolina University Guitar Festivals, the Sauble Beach Guitar Festivals and the Appalachian Guitar Festivals as well as at the Yale Guitar Extravaganza, the Ithaca College Winter Guitar Festival, the Eastern Tennessee Guitar Festival, the Montreal Guitar Festival, the New York Guitar Seminar, the Miami International Guitar Festival, the Mediterranean Guitar Festival, the Scotland Classical Guitar Retreat, the TAMU Guitar Symposium and others. Recently, Aron has been a guest at guitar festivals in Iserlohn, Germany and Sorrento, Italy, and has appeared on recital series across Italy as well as in France and Denmark. Aron was Professor of Music at the University of Akron from 1981 until his retirement in 2015; he continues as Teacher of Classical Guitar and founder of the classical guitar studies program at Oberlin, where he joined the faculty in 1992. His blog, located here, is one of the most-read classical guitar resources on the web. Please check his website out for more information and access to blogs, recordings, books, lessons etc... at http://www.stephenaron.net Please Like, Subscribe, and Bell and all that to gt more of this kind of thing. So many great episodes to come. If you prefer audio only versions, you can find us on your favorite Podcast apps. https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://pnc.st/s/woodairmetal Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Oh my oh my oh my. With the end of the year upon us and the end of a year of Wood Air Metal guitar podcast, we just wanted to take the time to sum up some things and ultimately just get off on tangents like always. Friends of our show have released their latest record now Spherical Agenda and Brandon Scott Coleman. You know Matt Hollenberg is releasing stuff, Jim Marron is gigging, Mark Worrell is talking about Spectacles and Petrucci guitars, and Heath Malyuk is saving ears one ear at a time...Zaza is just killing obviously We feel very fortunate for the time and attention and can't wait for you to see some of the awesome guests we have coming up for next season. Cheers and thanks for all the fish ;-) and mind us during the holiday season, we'll try to sneak an episode in or 2, otherwise. Happy holidays! Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Adam and Tim discuss previous and upcoming work with getting something built with a luthier. When you have endless options? How do you decide on what to do? Adam's custom built nylon string classical guitar builder: http://www.thamesclassicalguitars.com/ Guitarist Life. Oh, and we got CDs now for Tim's latest Night Terror's Double Album "Hear Again" available. https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal https://www.timmirth.com/ Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes We first get going on how wearing your emotions on your sleeve can be pretty detrimental to progress, where when it's not too close to you, we find ourselves empowered and successful, but when we're too serious or clouded by ego (like not taking obvious help) we are only hurting ourselves. Then we get into the hardware thing that Paul Reed Smith talks about in a recent guitar writeup. He Discusses how even the hardware makes a huge difference in the sound of the guitar... not just the wood and pickups. He also has a pretty interesting TedTalk on the subject, and the mysterious 21 rules of guitar tone (locked in a box somewhere). Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes We go in deep on keeping your hands healthy. We also talk about our 6 month goals. Guitarist life See ya next time! https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal https://www.timmirth.com/ Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes We talk about and around the need for good notation software. Wood Air Metal Guitar Podcast https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes We finally regroup after some amazing interviews, mostly just to catch up on the latest things and lots of new records from Leprous, Animals as Leaders, Big Wreck, and many more. It took us a minute to get moving but we were rolling pretty well by the end. Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes We go even deeper with Matt in this part 2 (final part) of our interview. If you really want to know what it is like inside the mind of creative makers of our world this is even deeper than the first part. Matt's discography is extremely impressive... and his creativity and mastery seemingly has no bounds. With his main projects like Cleric, iNFiNieN and Shardik to his endless output with John Zorn, in particular Simulacrum(with Medeski, Dunn, Growhowski) and Chaos Magick... Matt is a musician who challenges himself to get uncomfortable and so many things we discuss in this part 1 of our interview with Matt. Music from Cleric's Regressions Album. Link to 42 of Matt's records.... https://www.discogs.com/artist/111511... https://www.facebook.com/matt.hollenb... https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal https://www.timmirth.com/ Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Brilliant interview with the incredible Matt Hollenberg. Matt's discography is extremely impressive... and his creativity and mastery seemingly has no bounds. With his main projects like Cleric, iNFiNieN and Shardik to his endless output with John Zorn, in particular Simulacrum(with Medeski, Dunn, Growhowski) and Chaos Magick... Matt is a musician who challenges himself to get uncomfortable and so many things we discuss in this part 1 of our interview with Matt. Music from Cleric's Regressions Album. Link to 42 of Matt's records.... https://www.discogs.com/artist/1115118-Matt-Hollenberg https://www.facebook.com/matt.hollenberg.5 https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal https://www.timmirth.com/ Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Don't think I can beat their bio! But Spherical Agenda joins us to talk about their latest album coming out November 19th.... and we got a sneak preview and it is really astounding. Fans of amazing music need to check it out. Check out their websites, buy their music/gear etc...etc.... https://www.sphericalagenda.com/ https://sphericalagenda.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sphericalagenda/ Here's their bio: SPHERICAL AGENDA is a jazz-rock fusion band consisting of the midwest region's top musicians. Hailing from Cincinnati, OH, their sound not only draws from the cutting edge of today's fusion, but harkens back to the reckless abandon and pure energy of groups like Tony Williams Lifetime, Mahavishnu Orchestra, and Return to Forever. Featuring Matt Wiles on bass, Brandon Coleman on guitar, Ben Tweedt on keyboards and Devon Leigh on drums, Spherical Agenda is a powerhouse band whose unique chemistry gives rise to infectious grooves, daring solos, and captivating energy. ARCANE WISDOM, the band's full-length debut album, is an eclectic assortment of compositions featuring diverse musical influences and a sharply-honed skill set. Whether it be their progressive rhythmic explorations or soul-infused grooves, Spherical Agenda consistently pushes the musical envelope while paying homage to their home state's rich heritage of funk and soul. Despite the all-encompassing nature of their style and sound, the band maintains a singular, identifiable voice, proving themselves to be an up-and-coming force to be reckoned with. Despite the band itself being fairly young, the collective is cultivating an ever-growing list of accomplishments. The band's members have credits including: performances with the Snarky Horns, The Drifters, Fareed Haque, Grammy-Nominated Dan Pugach Nonet, and Sam Blakelsee Quintet and Large Ensembles, clinics and masterclasses both nationally and abroad, and recording credits such as the television series DC's Legends of Tomorrow soundtrack and the upcoming “For the Love of King”, a compilation series by the Bootsy Collins Foundation benefiting the restoration of historic King Records.Episode Notes Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Tim talks about his latest record "Night Terrors: "Hear Again?" That came out tomorrow....errr...today.... err... yeah, it's out now!!! https://timmirth.bandcamp.com/album/hear-again Plus all the things that happen making a new record and popping springs off on a gig?? Yeah... check it. Please Subscribe, Like Share, etc... ! https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal https://www.timmirth.com/ guitarpodcast #guitars #guitarplayers #guitarist #noguitarissafe #musicianlife #music Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes In this week's episode we have another incredible interview online. One of the few music specialized audiologists (only 5 to 10 total) in the US. Dr. Heather Malyuk talks to us about ear health, musician life and more. In this episode we get into: 1) How common ear issues are with musicians in particular 2) The importance of having regular visits with your audiologist (testing higher frequencies too) 3) What are the actual issues you can have... it's more diverse than you think. 4) Heather's program she created that you can learn all about your ears, and if you run a music program can bring into your school. (https://www.soundcheckaudiology.com/curriculum) You definitely want to check it out. 5) Future of ear improvements!!!! 6) And so much more that you're not going to want to miss it. Heather has been a musician and fantastic Violinist in the local Cleveland/Akron scene most of her life and Tim has been fortunate to do some work with her as well, including the track starting the show. Here is her bio from her company " Soundcheck Audiology" : Soundcheck Audiology is a mobile, concierge wellness practice founded by Dr. Heather Malyuk, a musician and audiologist who hails from Northeast Ohio, but is known internationally as an expert clinician and public speaker in the field of hearing wellness. Dr. Malyuk grew up in a musical family and since the age of 2 has been singing, playing piano, violin and fiddle, and guitar. In her early teens, she began teaching music, touring, and recording. She received an undergraduate degree in Music History and Literature from the University of Akron and continued on to earn her Doctor of Audiology (AuD) degree from Kent State University. From 2013-2017, Dr. Malyuk was the clinical director at Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation in Chicago, Illinois. There she was mentored by Dr. Michael Santucci, who is known as the trailblazer and luminary for musicians' hearing wellness. Dr. Malyuk's time at Sensaphonics furthered her passion for both music and audiology, propelling her to become one of the world's leading experts on hearing wellness for those who love sound. Contact your local audiologist! Get yearly appointments. You can also contact Heather at heather@soundcheckaudiology.com and setup an appointment. Is there anything more important to protect than your hearing as a musician? www.soundcheckaudiology.com Also follow Soundcheck Audiology on Facebook and Instagram to get your Audiology Fix on Memes and great summarized research. The song to start is "Stop" by Emily Lees performed by Jared Lees Orchestra featuring Heather on violin and Tim on guitar and viola. You can find here: https://jaredleesbass.bandcamp.com/track/stop-3 Please like, subscribe, bell etc... and find us on your favorite podcast host: https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal https://www.timmirth.com/ Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Honored to have special guest Neil Zaza on our episode today of Wood Air Metal guitar podcast. He talks about how it all started, his new album, his Kiesel Guitars, upcoming shows, etc... etc... Oh and a bonus, we all had the absolute pleasure to study with the amazing Stephen Aron. And we all got our butts handed to us as well that still lives in everything we do today, like all great teachers give you. We also have a connection with the amazing Bob Fraser (Cleveland Legend). Those in the Akron, Ohio USA area, this Thursday Neil is playing the grand opening of the Knight Stage of the Akron Civic Arena. https://www.akroncivic.com/shows/321 Of course find everything Neil on http://www.neilzaza.com/ And his Signature model from guitar powerhouse Kiesel Guitars (https://www.kieselguitars.com/catalog/guitars/nz6h) https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes We discuss the incredible way MJ wrote music, along with how that applies to music study, musicianship, etc... etc...Here's the article we discussed. Pretty amazing stuff.... and he couldn't read music. https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/the-incredible-way-michael-jackson-wrote-music-16799 Is reading about music equivalent to reading about painting? If you want to be able to draw, at first you need to learn how to see (actually see)... to play music well, don't you have to learn how to hear? Actually hear? Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes We had other plans but dive right into new discoveries with metronomes and time. Take the training wheels off. Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Wood Air Metal Guitar Podcast Not much to add to the title. Hope you enjoy. We are back from vacation we talk about lots of stuff guitar and music oriented. https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal https://www.timmirth.com/ Subscribe like and all that yo. Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Well this started off well.... After shrinking Adam in the beginning, we talk about the shrinking pockets of musicians because of places like Julliard upping tuition over 15% this past year??? What gives? Also, would you send your musician child to music college? Or would you encourage a different route? (coming from 2 college music majors)... Also, we talk about the number one thing that would help the music industry more than just about anything and that's lowering the age limit to who can go to bars. Not allowing 18 year old college students to go to shows really dampens things. And we're just getting started. Here is the Two Set Video about Julliard where they do way better at explaining things than we do, and probably explains a big part why they're more popular and funny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xhnViy_Yfg https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal https://www.timmirth.com/ Subscribe like and all that yo. Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Apple Music recently updated their service to not only improve audio by offering lossless audio, but also are starting to roll out Spatial Audio via Dolby Atmos. However, it appears they're not all created equally. We talk about it on here. Starting music from Red Side Visible "A Break from Normality" record. Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Plans... who needs plans. We quickly go from best laid plans and dive deep into the ideas of analog and digital, this was all inspired by the fact that Tim finally released the Red Side Visible record that's been about 10 years in the making. This includes 4 videos, and availability on streaming services http://hyperurl.co/RedSideVisible2 (this handy link will get to popular services) While discussing this release, it was mentioned how some have asked about getting vinyl, and while this sounds pretty amazing in principle, the costs make it very difficult to do in reality (without losing a lot of money). This all descending into... why even bother with records? Etc... You know the story, now hear us jaunt about it. Oh... and go buy Tim's album ;-) Or at least add it to your playlists and share ;-) We're not pushy or anything. Alright...till next time! https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal https://www.timmirth.com/ Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Last weeks episode on "Spectacle Culture" inspired a link being sent about the book "Society of the Spectacle" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Society_of_the_Spectacle from sociologist and guitarist extraordinaire (most importantly) Dr. Mark Worrell. In this episode Mark imparts some serious wisdom on us, and I think we're still processing all the nuggets. I think your head will likely be turned around a few times with the thought process going here, and how we live in a spectacle society... ultimately fascinating stuff. Mark has an impressive resume, with it looks like 7 sociology books? And many journal articles, etc... but also a killer guitarist you should check out. His sociological background : https://sites.google.com/view/marxheim/home?authuser=0 Find his music youtube page here: https://www.youtube.com/user/gtroblq Last weeks episode on Spectacle Culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEqI0udbF2o&t=2644s Thanks for joining us! Let us know what you think! Comment, Like, Subscribe, it all really helps! Cheers! https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal https://www.timmirth.com/Episode Notes Notes go here Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Adam and Tim tackle talking about the great video by Ali Jackson on "Professional Musician FACT checks Bill Maher" - https://youtu.be/SyYlV4-8Xvw Much talked about about the idea of what is "good" music? Is it the top 1% and nothing else? Or should that really be more appropriately label the best entertainment? Music is a tricky subject, particularly on accolades as we all know (classical and jazz guitarist...) How much skin do you have in the game? Music by Red Side Visible from the song "Snap Crackle Pop" on the album "A break from Normality" https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal https://www.timmirth.com/ music #musicpodast #guitarpodcast #jazzguitar #classicalguitar #musicandart #popmusic #highart #guitarists #guitaristslife Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes We are honored to interview the Maestro James Marron on this episode of Wood Air and Metal guitar podcast. Jim is the ultimate community guitarist, with his working Dance company, Porch Rokr in Akron, Community guitar events, composing for plays/musicals, solo guitar compositions, "DOWLAND!" mixed with the blues?... multiple albums. Also the current head of guitar at University of Akron classical guitar program. Manhattan School of Music Grad and so much more... (maybe even a story about Segovia!) And you'll just have to listen to hear more about him. Be sure to check out James' Youtube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnF0utLc31Ywbuk2smRi55A And his band Layer Cake. See ya next time! https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal https://www.timmirth.com/ Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Wow, with a week off, we come back with some heavy opinions and rude interjections (and interjections of interjections). We have a doozy here as we tackle a pretty interesting topic all together which is, how much should a learner question a master? What's a healthy response from both sides? We also discuss just the sort of ambiguous nature that is music notation/theory etc... or as Adam likes to say (and getting to the punchline again, haha) "Theory follows practice". Anyways, we think you'll enjoy this one. Stick around for more. Please Like, Subscribe, Share, etc... We really appreciate it :-) Wood Air Metal Guitar Podcast https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal https://www.timmirth.com/ guitar #guitarpodcast #guitartalk #learningmusic #podcastforguitarists #guitarists #teachingmusic #guitarlessons #jazzguitar #classicalguitar #guitarpractice Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Um, what to say about how this one starts, but kind of interesting nonetheless. We do dive into some other topics though, like how valuable it is to learn from records, getting the feel for the musicians, their tendencies, personalities, etc... We also dive deep into time ideas (3 ways to think about time feel... ) and other concepts....and Tim, of course, gushes all on Coltrane again. Enjoy! The music to start is from a Tim Mirth Original - written as a Satriani tribute. Please Like, Subscribe, click the bell and share! Find us on your favorite podcasts hosts too for the audio only version. Cheers Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Because of Tim's recent single release for his long working project (that Adam is certainly sick of hearing a million iterations at this point, ha)... some surprising gatekeepers... It's not that the audience isn't there, it's that even the communities make it difficult to share with likely fans. However, it's all part of the learning process. We go on some tangents, but it was quite a bit of fun. Hope you have fun too. For those interested in Tim's latest release: The Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lh5moTWPp0 The Bandcamp Page for HQ : https://timmirth.bandcamp.com/album/a-break-from-normality And for those that want the dopest coffee cup ever.... https://www.etsy.com/shop/Mirthmusic Thanks for listening. Please Subscribe, Like, etc... Find us on your favorite Podcast Host! Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes We were a bit all over the place on this one, but it's all good. We talk about Fender copying Phillip Sayce's guitar... allegedly... we also drift into the the "clone" industry (millions of strat copies out there for instance)... we also drift into what's up with guitars future? Is it dying? Does the fact that you can just stay on your own genre and never listen to anything else a good or bad thing? And we ramble on about Bach and well the music world in general. The music at the beginning came from the CD release party for Paul Stranahan's Insomnia featuring Tim on guitar. The song is "Professor Moriarty" and this is probably the first time it's ever been shared. Some cool moments. Tim talked about the Ox Hybrid Fuzz, for those curious. Red Side Visible will be available tomorrow (first single for the forthcoming record) https://timmirth.bandcamp.com https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal https://www.timmirth.com/ Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes A recent Dave Grohl quote has been making the rounds on social media about things like American Idol telling people they aren't "good enough" to be a musician. He relates his experience that Nirvana started as a bunch of kids with crappy instruments who didn't know how to play, but one day after just going for it... became the biggest band in the world. Could you imagine someone telling you that you suck national TV? It's a weird thing. However, people seem to often believe that some are just born with magical musical abilities... they don't see all the work that goes into it. We also discuss does your personality dictate what kind of music you like? Here is the survey we discussed: https://www.16personalities.com/articles/music-preferences-by-personality-type Wood Air Metal Guitar Podcast Song playing is by Chromadrive "Candy" - Featuring Tim Mirth on guitar. Find it at https://timmirth.bandcamp.com https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal https://www.timmirth.com/ Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Adam and Tim catch up after a week off sharing the Brandon Coleman Interview. First they talk about what they're up to now, mentioning the band Leprous, Tim's project -Red Side Visible, and some arrangements Adam is working. Then we get into the main topic, where we discuss how a high quality instrument to start out might actually give a huge advantage and having cheaper instruments might really prevent you from ascending into some of the more "competitive" musician landscapes. In particular in classical guitar, you can be limited by your guitar. And even the fact that HQ instruments need time to get used to (think years) and to really learn the inside and outs. In other words, playing a musical instrument is a lot more than playing the right notes. Just like when you play that sample back of "Chopin" on your 50 dollar toy keyboard, that plays the right notes, but does it really play the music? Then Adam and Tim talk about upgrading your instrument. We are a bit limited on the acoustic front, but from an electric guitar, improving the wiring, changing pickups, pots etc... can make a significant difference in a guitar. Tim recently has been updating a lot of instruments and the differences are very promising. The song playing in the intro is "Lucky 13" from Paul Stranahan's Insomnia, featuring Tim on guitar. Here's a link to the recording (but also available on your favorite streaming services). https://timmirth.bandcamp.com/track/triangular Please Like, Subscribe, Share etc...! It means a lot. Let us know what you think. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube! Cheers! https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal https://www.timmirth.com/ Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Exciting conclusion with Part 2 of our interview with amazing musician Brandon Scott Coleman (https://www.brandoncoleman-music.com/ ) Oh, we present you the wonderful and sophisticated and funny Brandon Coleman. Brandon is an on the rise and in demand performer in the world of creative guitar playing. Brandon is based out of Cincinnati, OH and performs and composes a large variety of inspired music. Called intricate, cinematic, personal with a touch from his idols and roots of the Appalachian Mountain territory. Coleman regularly performs and records with his own groups, Fourth Kind and Brandon Coleman Trio, fusion powerhouse Spherical Agenda, renowned saxophonist Randy Villars, Sam Blakeslee Quintet and Large Ensembles, Grammy-Nominated Dan Pugach Nonet, and jam-rock band Miller. Brandon has played all ove the world including notable jazz venues Smalls, 55 Bar, Bar Next Door, Bop Stop, Club Bonafide and many more. Plus festivals in NYC, Ecuador and many more. Brandon is an inspiring modern guitarist. Navigating today's latest landscapes of social media, multi venture, multi style mastery. Along with all of that, Brandon has been instrumental in growing music venues like the Golden Mean, and a collaborative Recording studio in the greater Cincy area, including recording and producing artists all over the world… and let's not forget to mention again, Brandon is an incredible guitarist and musician. Monster ears, and I'm told (by Brandon) a world class reader. Seemingly boundless by conventions… We gladly present to you Brandon Scott Coleman. Music played on Interview are all by Brandon and his groups: Spherical Agenda, 4th Kind, etc... Please check out Brandon's Bandcamp Page and purchase his music!! He also has an amazing subscription service that lets you get all of his music as it comes out. https://brandoncoleman.bandcamp.com/ Please like and subscribe for more! And be sure to check out part 1 https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal https://www.timmirth.com/ Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Ah, we're making you wait for the continuation of the Brandon interview. But, what do you know, here is one we just recorded last week. We talk a bit more about amplification but in particular for classical guitarists, and perhaps using studio monitors? Will that work? Perhaps. Which leads to discussion about recording your guitar... you are responsible for getting the sound you want, don't expect the sound engineer to nail it down. The main topic of the day... What kind of guitarist to you aim for? Are you the type that is working to mimic any style? Your sort of studio ace, hired gun work? Or do you get hired to sound like yourself? Certainly we all do what we got to do, but plenty of great players very well, but their job is to not be too unique, to play the right part, they're hired to not be instantly noticeable of who they are. Like, we knew it was Edward Van Halen playing on Beat It, he was hired to be himself, not to just be "generic" so to speak. As we discuss, it's not so black and white, but it is an interesting question to ask yourself about your goals as a musician. I suspect there is plenty more we discussed, but you'll have to listen and check it out.Episode Notes Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Part 1 of our interview with amazing musician Brandon Scott Coleman (https://www.brandoncoleman-music.com/ ) Oh, we present you the wonderful and sophisticated and funny Brandon Coleman. Brandon is an on the rise and in demand performer in the world of creative guitar playing. Brandon is based out of Cinncinnati, OH and performs and composes a large variety of inspired music. Called intricate, cinematic, personal with a touch from his idols and roots of the Applacichian Mountain territory. Coleman regularly performs and records with his own groups, Fourth Kind and Brandon Coleman Trio, fusion powerhouse Spherical Agenda, renowned saxophonist Randy Villars, Sam Blakeslee Quintet and Large Ensembles, Grammy-Nominated Dan Pugach Nonet, and jam-rock band Miller. Brandon has played all ove the world including notable jazz venues Smalls, 55 Bar, Bar Next Door, Bop Stop, Club Bonafide and many more. Plus festivals in NYC, Ecuador and many more. Brandon is an inspiring modern guitarist. Navigating today's latest landscapes of social media, multi venture, multi style mastery. Along with all of that, Brandon has been instrumental in growing music venues like the Golden Mean, and a collborative Recording studio in the greater Cincy area, including recording and producing artists all over the world… and let's not forget to mention again, Brandon is an incredible guitarist and musician. Monster ears, and I'm told (by Brandon) a world class reader. Seemingly boundless by conventions… We gladly present to you Brandon Scott Coleman. Music played on Interview are all by Brandon and his groups: Spherical Agenda, 4th Kind, etc... Please check out Brandon's Bandcamp Page and purchase his music!! He also has an amazing subscription service that lets you get all of his music as it comes out. https://brandoncoleman.bandcamp.com/ Please like and subscribe for more! And stay tuned for Part 2!! https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal https://www.timmirth.com/ Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Episode 7.... who would have thunk it? We continue our verbal onslaught. This week, we dive right into a Holdsworth quote, paraphrasing, where he mentions the goal for him playing live is to not just regurgitate what he practiced, but to play something he never even tried before. How do you practice for that? We also talk about a hypothesis of Tim's that's surely to get a few people upset, but not intentionally, haha.... Essentially there seems to be 3 primary types of uses of amplification in the guitar world. Type 1: Using amplification solely to make the sound of your guitar louder. You don't want the amplifier to color the tone of your instrument much, if at all, and you're really not working with the amp in any particular way, you just want it to make you louder. Type 2: The amp is just as important as the guitar, your instrument is the guitar and amp, and one without the other might as well be clicking keys on a keyboard. The amp has to be a certain volume/feel... do certain things when you roll the tone and volume knobs around, expressive kind of playing. Type 3: More or you create sounds. It doesn't so much matter what amp, though the amp itself (like a Mesa sound) might be one of the sounds you want. This is the person who crafts sounds to be very specific. It really doesn't matter if its modelling or an amp, as long as the end result sounds a certain way. Everyone, for the most part, is a little bit of each category, but most tend to fall into one camp more than the other. This has a lot to do with what stage volume you need to... and why different players have different takes on the stage situation. We also talk a bit about playing in Pit orchestras and all kinds of other stuff. Some players mentioned worth checking out: Allan Holdsworth, Chris Crocco, Gustavo Assil Brasil, Stephen Aron, Steve Vai (again, haha), Wayne Krantz, Michael Landau... and probably others I'm forgetting (sorry). https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal https://www.timmirth.com/ ***Track playing is "Impressions" by John Coltrane : solo by Tim Mirth, with a killer Abersold backing track.... Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Oh joy, the aftermath of a gig that goes unexpected. In today's day an age of streaming and relying on technology... we are vulnerable to chances.... Tube amps, Live Streams, Routers, oh my... soldering, pickups, and things that stop working. Then we dive into all kinds of stuff, in probably the loosest and while Tim tries to derail Adam's attempt to have some kind of plan, ha. Other topics, string action, adjustments, backstory on guitars and all kinds of other stuff. I suppose I should write some more here, but I'm starting to wind down, ha. So you'll just have to listen. Cheers! Please Subscribe! Like and Comment. We know it's a long road growing these things, but every little thing helps. Here is a link to the Live Stream Tim mentioned for his group "Night Terrors" if you're into something unique. https://www.facebook.com/bopstop/videos/1067453790421592 And other links: https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal https://www.timmirth.com/ Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-wxJ9TZ2GDR9FoHY_BRHA Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Adam and Tim discuss a strange thing happening in today's day. Tim has a gig and has to get the rust off. So we thought, why not share what that takes? We'll talk about the guitar itself, the project "Night Terrors", certain effects, and how to, one way, do a Wet/Dry rig using an attenuator (without actually using any attenuation, and even why you'd want to do that. Also, just what kind of practice do you need to do for a gig? The prep work, practicing the parts, rehearsing with the other musicians, etc... running stuff before the gig at the gig. Also, just setting up at the gig (presuming you have gear to setup), getting sounds, warming up. I guess we'll see how it goes! https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal https://www.timmirth.com/ The gig will be at the Bop Stop which has amazing live music most nights of the week. https://www.facebook.com/bopstop https://www.themusicsettlement.org/event-rentals/ The song at the beginning is "Summertime" performed by Tim Mirth. Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Adam's back this week and we dive right into it, despite some perceived technical issues on Tim's side (thinking it was a ASIO driver thing)... Today we talk about all kinds of stuff, but drive towards the theme of the day which is basically the new landscape of the music scene. Has the function of music changed? As suggested by Eric Johnson on Rick Beato's channel. Meaning... previously, people had music as a primary form of entertainment and relief. They'd spend time with focused listening... introspection, etc.. but perhaps now a days, that is really not the case. Perhaps now, music is more of a filler, in the background of our lives, but too many distractions from other things get in the way. We also dive a bit into Matteus Asato's recent retirement? And the Instagram 60 second culture. Is a 60 second guitar lick music? Is it cool at all to present something as "off the cuff" when you rehearsed and recorded it 78 times and perhaps even mimed the best video with the best audio? Finally, we get into an "Ask Ann" article about how Ann Landers and this kids parents wanted to destroy their kids ambitions and love for guitar and well, how we hate her for it, ha. This and more! Tim was fortune this week to be part of an interview on "Getcha Some Productions" podcast to discuss the recent passing of Chick Corea, so be sure to check that out too. Here's the link: https://www.getchasomeproductions.com/podcast/special-episode-chick-corea-tribute-with-special-guest-tim-mirth/ https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal https://www.timmirth.com/ guitarpodcast #guitartalk #guitarwank Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes We are out a "normal" new episodes this week, so I thought I'd do a quick video lesson that we can discuss more in the future. This is the first of the "Things I wish I knew about guitar when I first started" series we are starting. Adam and Tim will drop these from time to time, so be sure to check in for quick tips. In this video Tim Mirth talks about the wrist motion of the picking hand, and how it might not quite be what you think it is. In Tim's words, he didn't figure this out till likely 15 years of playing or so, after much experimenting and the help of the 1000th time reading Tuck Andress's article on picking. Where Tuck expresses why George Benson had come up with the most economical and effective picking motion. Tim has altered this slightly, but in this video he shows you what it is, and what is "important" about the motion. There is plenty more to explore, but I think you might get something out of this one. We'll see you next week! Thanks for tuning in! Be sure to subscribe, hit the bell, like, and comment, it helps motivate more of these. We have plenty more in this series and episodes coming in the future. If you prefer hearing more than seeing these videos, find us at your favorite podcast host and subscribe for multiple episodes. Cheers. https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal https://www.timmirth.com/ Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Welcome to episode 3 of WoodAirMetal guitar podcast. Who knew we'd make it this far? But we are having fun with it. It's more or less we have to tell each other to stop the episode more than anything, ha. Today we get into all kinds of stuff, a bit about the guitars we have, both being lefty guitarists (With a shout-out to Southpaw Guitars in Houston, TX), even a bit about True Temperament tuning, which I think we'd both love to try (though it's tough being lefty on that front). We get into what we're working on, Adam shares a bit about his cool new arranging project, and Tim discusses his ongoing 9 year recording project for his band Red Side Visible, which just isn't getting done, but included replacing all the guitar tracking, violas, gongs, more and more. But basically got to the point that he has taken over 100 takes on a solo for the one song because he thinks he can do better. I'm sure we can all relate. We shift into the self promotion topic for a bit, and just the new landscape of guitar promotion. We will need to spend a lot more time on this topic. What are your thoughts on the new paradigm? And especially things like Instagram and 60 second clips? Adam's still listening to a lot of Thraikill and Tim is in Keith Jarrett land. Thanks for tuning in to Episode 3. Be sure to subscribe and like it really helps and motivates to know who might be listening! Cheers, Wood, Air, Metal Guitar Podcast https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-wxJ9TZ2GDR9FoHY_BRHA Find out more at https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes Thanks for joining us again on the Wood Air Metal (WoodAirMetal) guitar podcast. Adam and Tim had a few topics to discuss about teaching that lead into the topic of Advanced musicianship and even comparing some unlikely characters together. How do you determine if a musician is "advanced" anyways? Is Jeff Beck advanced if he doesn't know weird exotic scales and 12 tone harmony (do we know he doesn't know these things?) or is Steve Vai technically better than Hendrix? We didn't even get into the fact that speed is just one technique... either way, we disagreed on this one   How about teaching too? What are good methods to teach? Adam shares his favorite methods for beginner students and an approach that works both in his college classes and private studio. We also talk about some music we are listening to today and instagram/youtubers to check out. Some Guitarists mentioned today: Mattias IA Eklundh, Josh Smith, Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Mike Moreno, Thraikill, Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani, Liquid Tension Experiment, Johannes Mueller https://woodairmetal.pinecast.co/ RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/woodairmetal https://www.facebook.com/woodairmetal This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Episode Notes In today's episode we eventually get into the topic of "music competitions". Are they good? What's good about them? Or not? And the fear....oh the fear. We mention a lot of great guitar players names throughout the episode, be sure to check them out. Among them include classical players like Xavier Jara, Marcin Dylla, Tengyue Zhang, David Russell, Sharon Isbin, the other other John Williams and jazz players such as Pat Metheny, Max Light, John Scofield... plus other players like the great Michael Manring, Pierre Bensusan, Michael Hedges, and some guy named Steve Vai??? (whoever that is) More to come, we hope to do this weekly, we're still figuring out the logistics. We'll get the video to Youtube and the Audio to your favorite Podcast host/players. What will we talk about next week? Let us know what you want to hear! Cheers! Topics Today include: 1.) Introduction 2.) Comments on the current landscape (such as Instagram) 3.) Adam brings up GFA (Guitar Foundation of America) Competition Winners and we start to discuss whether it is good or bad for music/guitar? 4.) As we wrap we get a little bit into one of Tim and Adam's biggest pet peeves, having excuses for not learning the notes on the fretboard. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.