The Guitar Journal
Episodes
EP 16: Mike Dawes on Fingerstyle Microtechniques, Covers as Creativity, & The Algorithm Game
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Guitar Journal Podcast, we’re joined by fingerstyle virtuoso Mike Dawes—an innovator known for his percussive techniques, c...
EP15: Andrea Valeri on Groove, Guitar Tone, and Chasing Curiosity as a Composer
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Guitar Journal Podcast, I'm joined by Andrea Valeri, an internationally acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist who has graced stages a...
EP 14: Sean McGowan on Fingerstyle Jazz, Crafting the Music, and The Holistic Guitarist [New Book]
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Guitar Journal Podcast, I’m joined by acclaimed fingerstyle jazz guitarist Sean McGowan. Known for his rich harmonic approach...
EP 13: Adam Levy on Songwriting, Musical Curiosity, and Making Albums
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Guitar Journal podcast, I sit down with the incomparable Adam Levy—guitarist, songwriter, educator, and all-around creative f...
EP12: Can Guitar Amps Be Furniture? Mike Nopper Says Yes.
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Guitar Journal podcast, host Jesse Paliotto sits down with Mike Nopper, founder of Sonoforma, a company reimagining guitar gear...
EP11: Alex Misko on Pushing Guitar Boundaries, Creative Collaboration, and Finding Balance
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Guitar Journal podcast, host Jesse Paliotto sits down with modern fingerstyle prodigy Alex Misko to explore the boundaries of a...
EP10: Jon Gomm on Songwriting, Musical Storytelling, and Writing Your Own Rules
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Guitar Journal podcast returns with a new episode featuring the extraordinary Jon Gomm, acclaimed singer-songwriter and virtuoso acoustic guitaris...
EP 9: Trevor Gordon Hall on Structured Spontaneity, Collaboration, & AI's Creative Role
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a chat with Trevor Gordon Hall, a guitarist and composer who's taken acoustic guitar into uncharted territory. Trevor breaks down his uniq...
EP 8: Chris Parks on The Barry Harris Method and Rethinking Jazz Guitar
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(Note: Reuploaded Feb 2 with improved audio so you can hear Chris's guitar.)Jazz guitarist Chris Parks discusses his musical journey, focusing on the ...
EP 7: Jocelyn Gould on Starting Late, Jazz Fundamentals, and Crafting Your Sound
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Guitar Journal podcast, Juno award-winning jazz guitarist Jocelyn Gould explores her journey into jazz guitar, the importance o...
EP 6: Maneli Jamal on Songwriting, Guitar Journaling, Practice Tips, and AI
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fingerstyle virtuoso Maneli Jamal joins Jesse Paliotto to share his musical journey, insights on practice routines, songwriting, improvisation, and hi...
EP 5: Will McNicol on Composing, Tone, and Orchestral Collaborations in Fingerstyle Guitar
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Guitar Journal podcast, classical fingerstyle guitarist Will McNicol shares his musical journey, blending classical and contemp...
EP 4: Neff Irizarry on Latin Jazz, Artistic Growth, and the Power of Transcriptions
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Guitar Journal, Latin jazz guitarist Neff Irizarry discusses his journey from Virginia to Berklee, his album Cambio, and the im...
EP3: Adam Rafferty's Wild Journey to Fingerstyle Guitar, Groove, & Building a Sustainable Music Career
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fingerstyle guitarist Adam Rafferty shares his journey from jazz roots to hip-hop influences and fingerstyle mastery. He discusses groove, mentorship,...
EP 2: Emil Ernebro on Building Fingerstyle Guitar Technique, Creative Influences, Production & Performing
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse Paliotto interviews fingerstyle guitarist Emil Ernebro about his journey, influences, and techniques. They discuss blending styles, Pro Guitar e...
EP 1: Tim Lerch on Fingerstyle Mastery, Musical Journeys, and Navigating the Digital Age
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse Paliotto chats with Tim Lerch about his journey, fingerstyle guitar, Ted Greene's impact, his new platform TimsGuitarWorkshop.com, and navigatin...