Pickup Music Pod for Guitarists
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Become a Professional Metal Guitarist with Myrone (AKA Pat Lukens)
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have another episode hosted by Pickup Music's very own production director, Júlio Mendoza!Júlio is joined by guitarist, producer, songwrite...
Desert Island Metal Guitar Skills with Myrone (AKA Pat Lukens)
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is hosted by Pickup Music's very own production director, Júlio Mendoza! Júlio is joined by guitarist, producer, songwriter and all-...
Releasing music in 2024 with Dr. Molly Miller
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Dr. Molly Miller is back in the studio with Karl and Sam after the release of her latest album to discuss the challenges and rewar...
Top tips for intermediate guitarists with Spencer Askin from Shreducation Nation
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Karl sits down with Spencer Askin (aka Shreducation Nation) to wax poetic on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater II... Jk, they're gonna help you get better at gui...
Top Tips for Beginner Guitarists with Kerri Stewart
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2019, Fender released a study claiming that 90% of guitarists quit within 1 year... Karl and Pickup team member, Kerri Stewart, sit down to discuss...
Should you learn jazz guitar?
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Karl and Sam discuss the pros and cons of learning jazz. Jazz Learning Pathway with Pickup Music https://www.pickupmusic.com/master-classes/jazz-bootc...
Singing Tips for guitarists with Savannah Wilder
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Karl sits down with Los Angeles based vocal coach Savannah Wilder. Savannah shares her top tips for breath work, warm-ups, and how she believes anyone...
The ultimate CAGED episode with Dr. Molly Miller
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Karl and Sam sit down with Dr. Molly Miller and discuss the CAGED system, what makes it so effective, and how to use it to break o...
Music theory coffee: What scale should I play?
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Take a deep dive into the music theory of chords and scales. You'll learn how to know exactly what scale to play over any chord in a key.
These 6 guitarists will blow your mind (Ichika Mo, Cecil Alexander, Joshua Ray Gooch)
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2! Sam and Karl share their favorite solos from some mind blowing guitarists.We talk about: Arianna Powell Liam KevanyJosh Ray Gooch...
The 3 hats every advanced guitarist wears
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Karl give you a simple framework for improving your playing. You'll learn how to think about your guitar playing by wearing either a harmon, r...
How to achieve your guitar goals in 2024
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is the trick to achieving your guitar goals... to not have guitar goals? This week, Sam and Karl take a deep dive into the concepts taught by James Cl...
4 reasons why you’re not getting better at guitar
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stuck in your guitar journey? For this special holiday monopod, Sam walks you through the top four problems guitarist hit which holds back the...
What makes a song sound like Christmas? (reacting to Adam Neely, Vox and Andrew Huang)
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did Adam Neeley and Andrew Huang correctly decode Christmas music? Sam and Karl take a deep dive into what makes christmas music... christmas music.Le...
6 things every intermediate guitarist should know
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you play Little Wing by Jimi Hendrix? What does 57% swing feel like? Is your vibrato a nervous habit? This week, Sam and Karl discuss 6 things eve...
Tips for playing music in front of your family
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when grandma tells everyone you're a rockstar at the family reunion and asks you to perform? Are you ready to step into the spotlight?I...
Advice from a top LA touring guitarist (Donnie Laudicina)
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Sam sits down with LA-based touring and session guitarist, Donnie Laudicina to chat about what it takes to make a living playing guitar and...
The #1 mistake guitarists make (and how to avoid it)
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Sam and Karl chat about the biggest mistake most guitarists make: not working on your sense rhythm and pocket.They're joined by Los Angeles-bas...
Pro tips from LA's first-call session guitarist!
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Karl sits down with GRAMMY-winning session guitarist and bandleader, Andrew Synowiec. Andrew has played on iconic films and tv shows ...
How to survive a jam session
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's pod Karl sits one more time with UK based guitar teacher Jack Handyside to talk about how to get the most out of Jam sessions.Pickup Music ...
Should you teach guitar?
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's pod Karl sits with UK based guitar teacher Jack Handyside to talk about the art (and the business) of teaching guitar including its ups...
Do you really need to warm-up on guitar?
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how pro guitarists like Mateus Asato or Cory Wong warm up on guitar? This week, Karl walks us through a fun project he's been working on...
The 6 core skills every guitarist needs to master
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guitarist and pedal steel player Dan Kalisher (Noah Cyrus, Grace Potter, Don Felder) shares insights on the six areas to develop as a musician and how...
So you want to learn bass? (with Nick Campbell)
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode Nick Campbell (Scary Pockets, Charlie Puth, Vulfpeck) shares his thoughts and experiences on how he transitioned from being a guita...
How to play bass like a bass player (NOT a guitarist)
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Karl chat about our new Bass for Guitarists Learning Pathway with Jonathan Colman. You'll learn how to get started playing bass by applying wh...
How to improve your groove with Corbin Jones
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to improve your groove and time feel with pro Los Angeles bass player Corbin Jones.What to go deeper?Take the Groove Learning Pathway with P...
The 5 T’s of Guitar: What do Plini, Julian Lage and Jimmy Page have in common?
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, you'll learn about the 5 T's of guitar; Touch, Tone, Timing, and .... 'Tude.Want to break out of the intermediate plateau? Take the Interme...
Songwriting for guitarists in 5 steps
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Sparkman, Head of Community at Pickup Music, joins us to share the 5 steps of songwriting. Find a groove with chordsFind a melodyAdd lyrics (opti...
Do guitarists need to practice ear training?
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this interactive episode, Sam and Karl will test your ear training. Can you name all the modes, chords and scales? Give it a try yourself plus get ...
Can you DECODE Hendrix using the CAGED system?
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Karl will break down iconic chord techniques and embellishments as heard in Jimi's most popular songs. https://www.pickupmusic.com/master-classes/hend...
Why you’re not getting any better at guitar
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Sam and Karl are taking a look at some common roadblocks that hold back guitarists from making progress.Staying in your comfort zone Lack o...
The 5 levels of guitar soloing
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the 5 levels of soloing on guitar with Sam and Karl:Copying solos & licksNoodling in the boxThe “Blanket Approach”The “Blanket A...
Busting common guitar myths!
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
True or false? Sam and Karl debunk the top 5 guitar myths:Learning guitar requires talentExpensive & vintage gear sound betterAnalog is always bet...
What do you need to record guitar at home? (from budget to pro)
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Karl shares his advice for recording guitar at home. For each topic we’ll go from “budget” to “mid-level” and then “pro” https://www.pic...
Is the CAGED System overrated?
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is the CAGED system the holy grail of guitar learning? Can you use CAGED to understand the music of Jimi Hendrix?https://www.pickupmusic.com/master-cl...
Is ear training a waste of time?
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Karl answer the question – should guitarists spend time developing their ear? Hear tips to improve your ear skills fast plus take exercises ...
Is music theory a waste of time?
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Karl and Sam examine reasons why guitarists should and shouldn't learn music theory. Plus, our list of the top four music theory topics every guitaris...
How to get started with jazz guitar
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Karl asks Sam to share his best tips for guitarists new to jazz.Take our 4-month Jazz Learning Pathway program to learn jazz guitar:h...
Practice tips for beginner guitarists
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Karl and Sam shares their best advice for breaking out of the beginner stage of learning guitar.Learn beginner guitar in our 3-month ...
The History of Neo Soul Guitar
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sam and Karl listen to Sam's mini-documentary on the history of neo soul guitar.Want to learn Neo Soul? Become an expressive neo-soul...
3 steps to be more effective in your guitar practice
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to stay focused in your guitar practice in this week's Pickup Music Pod.https://pickupmusic.com/Sam and Karl talk you through:The 3-step pra...
How guitarists earn a living in 2023: products
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how guitarists earn a living in 2023 through streaming, sample packs, presets, digital goods, tabs & more! https://pickupmusic.com/
How guitarists can earn a living in 2023
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to earn a living playing guitar in 2023. From local gigs, to cruise ships and theme parks right through to International touring.