Podcasts about my first guitar

It's our first birthday! If you've been listening since the beginning, you remember "My First Guitar," where we heard stories from some incredible players. Now we bring you the luthier edition, with 15 outstanding makers reflecting on what they learned from and loved about building their first guitars. The Acoustic Guitar Podcast is a listener-supported show:Join our community on PatreonMake a one-time donation on PayPalAdditional Resources:Learn more about the luthiers who generously shared their stories in this episode: Bob Benedetto; Dana Bourgeois; Leo Buendia; Monica Esparza; Jayne Henderson; Kenny Hill; Isaac Jang; Joshia de Jonge; William "Grit" Laskin; Linda Manzer; Raymond Morin; Steve Nall; Shelley Park; Rachel Rosenkrantz; Erich Solomon.Scroll through the gallery of first guitar photos.Explore our library of stories on guitarmakers and guitarmaking.The Acoustic Guitar Podcast theme music is composed by Adam Perlmutter and performed for this episode by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.This episode is hosted by Nick Grizzle, produced by Tanya Gonzalez, and directed and edited by Joey Lusterman. Executive producers are Lyzy Lusterman and Stephanie Campos Dal Broi.The Acoustic Guitar Podcast is produced by the team at Acoustic Guitar magazine, including:Publisher: Lyzy LustermanEditorial Director: Adam PerlmutterManaging Editor: Kevin OwensCreative Director: Joey LustermanDigital Content Director: Stephanie Campos Dal BroiDigital Content Manager: Nick GrizzleMarketing Services Manager: Tanya GonzalezSpecial thanks to our listeners who support the show on Patreon.Support the show

➜All show notes and links: https://acousticlife.tv/at60/➜Get the show: https://tonypolecastro.com/get-acoustic-tuesday   Featured in This Episode... #4 The Secret of Barre Chords Do you think that barre chords SUCK? Well listen up, because I know if you knew the hidden power of barre chords you'd place them much higher on your guitar practice priority list. In this episode I show you the secret power of barre chords. Check it out. #3 What's On the Turntable This Week? This week's featured acoustic artist is Sierra Ferrell who I am personally recommending to you. She's got a voice that is plucked from old time radio - it's so unique and has a wonderful vintage characteristic. #2 Ernie Ball Paradigm Strings Review I want to share with you my review of the Ernie Ball Paradigm Strings. The strings boast two main qualities, they are break resistant and ultra durable. I tested out those qualities, check out the segment to find out what I found out. #1 My First Guitar Book Review This book was sent to me as a gift from one of our AT viewers, Vic G. I would encourage you all to get the book. Seventy of the most influential guitarists are interviewed about their first guitar playing experiences. My First Guitar really shows the human connection to the guitar.

The countdown towards our 250th and FINAL show continues with special guest, guitarist and author Julia Crowe who is celebrating her book MY FIRST GUITAR, a jewel box of anecdotes from luminary six-stringers.... Plus Zaremba sings Eddie Cochrane! Arts & Seizures is powered by Simplecast.

Kevin Gallagher explores the pop/classical divide, and explains his evolution from rock to jazz to classical guitar.

Kevin Gallagher explores the pop/classical divide, and explains his evolution from rock to jazz to classical guitar.

Chilean classical guitarist Carlos Perez talks about his first brush with Segovia, growing up in a musical home, and the love he has for his instrument.

Chilean classical guitarist Carlos Perez talks about his first brush with Segovia, growing up in a musical home, and the love he has for his instrument.

Guitar god Warren Haynes discusses the importance of improvisation and the chemistry of playing with great musicians.

Guitar god Warren Haynes discusses the importance of improvisation and the chemistry of playing with great musicians.

Bass wizard Michael Manring discusses gravitating toward the sound of the bass guitar at age nine and not really needing rhythm to play bass.

Bass wizard Michael Manring discusses gravitating toward the sound of the bass guitar at age nine and not really needing rhythm to play bass.

Ed Hamell of Hamel on Trial talks about the ongoing abuse he’s given to the little Gibson guitar with which he earns his keep, and the sonic rewards it’s given him in exchange.

Ed Hamell of Hamel on Trial talks about the ongoing abuse he’s given to the little Gibson guitar with which he earns his keep, and the sonic rewards it’s given him in exchange.

Clem Snide's Eef Barzelay joins us to talk about dipping into his Bar Mitzvah money to buy his first axe and the tribulations of being a lefty.

Clem Snide's Eef Barzelay joins us to talk about dipping into his Bar Mitzvah money to buy his first axe and the tribulations of being a lefty.

Otherworldly guitar player Tim Reynolds joins us to talk about embracing the insanity.

Otherworldly guitar player Tim Reynolds joins us to talk about embracing the insanity.

George Gruhn, the world’s leading expert on vintage guitars, talks with us about what makes a guitar significant, and what differentiates one guitar from another.

George Gruhn, the world’s leading expert on vintage guitars, talks with us about what makes a guitar significant, and what differentiates one guitar from another.

Legendary Nashville session player Brent Mason sits down with us to discuss his first guitars and learning his thumb-picking technique from his father.

Legendary Nashville session player Brent Mason sits down with us to discuss his first guitars and learning his thumb-picking technique from his father.

We join roots star Mark Erelli as he talks about the connectedness between science, art, the humanities, and, of course, guitar.

We join roots star Mark Erelli as he talks about the connectedness between science, art, the humanities, and, of course, guitar.

We hang out with Ming Dynasty’s Eric Miranda to talk about the proving ground of the New York City music scene, and his all-time favorite guitar licks.

We hang out with Ming Dynasty’s Eric Miranda to talk about the proving ground of the New York City music scene, and his all-time favorite guitar licks.

Kelly Joe Phelps joins us to talk about his influences, including Jimmy Page and Leo Kottke, and how he defines folk music.

Kelly Joe Phelps joins us to talk about his influences, including Jimmy Page and Leo Kottke, and how he defines folk music.

Grammy award winner and finger-style guitar superstar Ed Gerhard visits our studio to talk about recording, how the guitar saved him from racism and why the pauses in his music aren't silences.

Grammy award winner and finger-style guitar superstar Ed Gerhard visits our studio to talk about recording, how the guitar saved him from racism and why the pauses in his music aren't silences.

We visit with legendary steel guitar player and Hank Williams sideman Don Helms, to talk about how he came to own his Gibson Console Grande and years later meeting its builder.

We visit with legendary steel guitar player and Hank Williams sideman Don Helms, to talk about how he came to own his Gibson Console Grande and years later meeting its builder.

We visit with super-natural, one-man band Keller Williams as he discusses his first words, and his first guitars.

We visit with super-natural, one-man band Keller Williams as he discusses his first words, and his first guitars.

We visit with Nashville music producer Scott Paschall as he discusses what it takes to become a Nashville session guitarist.

We sit down with Cosmic Cowboy and minimalist blues guru Bo Ramsey to talk about the blues, Joe Price and Muddy Waters.

We sit down with Cosmic Cowboy and minimalist blues guru Bo Ramsey to talk about the blues, Joe Price and Muddy Waters.

Folk Sensation Cosy Sheridan sits down with us to talk about her inventive use of Kyser Capos and her beloved Martin D-18.

Folk Sensation Cosy Sheridan sits down with us to talk about her inventive use of Kyser Capos and her beloved Martin D-18.

Legendary producer and guitarist Daniel Lanois joins us to talk about his collaboration with Brian Eno and his ongoing relationship with the pedal steel.

Legendary producer and guitarist Daniel Lanois joins us to talk about his collaboration with Brian Eno and his ongoing relationship with the pedal steel.

The Bottle Rocket's lead singer and guitarist Brian Henneman and lead guitarist John Horton joined us at Big Club Hall in St. Louis to talk about their first guitars.

The Bottle Rocket's lead singer and guitarist Brian Henneman and lead guitarist John Horton joined us at Big Club Hall in St. Louis to talk about their first guitars.