The Steve Stine Podcast

How I Use Compression with my Guitar Tone?

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageWelcome back to the Steve Stine Guitar podcast! In this episode, "How I Use Compression With My Guitar Tone," our h...

Soloing with Arpeggios with Steve Stine

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageArpeggio, also known as a "broken chord," denotes a chord in which each note is audibly heard separately. Specifica...

Getting Better at Barre Chords with Steve Stine

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageLearning the Barre Chords the first time is difficult. Thus holding the strings all at once make the guitarists frustrated bu...

How to Solo Using the CAGED System with Steve Stine

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageThe CAGED System uses the five shapes of open-position chords—C, A, G, E and D—to make all other barre chords. The system...

Understanding Simple Scale and Chord Theory for Guitar with Steve Stine

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageThe theory of guitar chords includes how scales are used to create chords as well as the various quality and types based on t...

Shortcuts In Trying To Memorize Your Fretboard with Steve Stine

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageThe Fretboard is a huge part of the guitar. Having quick, efficient ways to navigate and memorize your fretboard is essential...

Avoiding the Guitar Brain When Improvising with Steve Stine

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageThe Guitar Brain can hinder improvisation, leading players to try and force ideas out instead of thinking about the music the...

Preparing Yourself for a Band Show Tour with Steve Stine

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageThe majority of musicians name touring as an aspect they love in their careers. By touring, you may showcase the song you hav...

How to Use Different Scales to Play a Solo With Steve Stine

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageToday, we're going to discuss the importance of melody in soloing, outlining chords underneath oneself. Steve also discu...

Getting Creative with Your Fretboard with Steve Stine

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageToday, we're going to talk about trying to get more creative with the movements that you do across the fretboard. Maybe ...

How to Play the Lydian Scale with Steve Stine

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn today’s episode of Steve Stine Guitar Podcast, we are going to talk about a technique that you've probably heard of...

Creative String Bends To Make Your Solos Sound Even Better with Steve Stine

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageString bending is one of the most musically expressive guitar-playing methods. These techniques enable the player to emulate ...

Creating a Purpose for Your Guitar Practice and Playing with Steve Stine

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageThere will be times when we simply ponder what we are doing and the question "why" pops into our minds. We sometime...

Learn Your Minor Triads on Your Fretboard with Steve Stine

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageMinor triads are some of the simple yet significant chords that you can play on your instruments. Knowing where to find them ...

Steve Grimmett - Remembering the Man, the Memories and the Music

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageToday’s episode is a tribute to one of the greatest musicians of all time; the British heavy metal vocalist, best known as ...

Perfect Your Pull-Offs with Steve Stine

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn today’s episode,  Steve will be talking about a few different practice tips for developing your Legato Technique, and t...

The Right Guitar Pick for You with Paul Holcomb

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIt can be difficult to imagine, but the guitar pick is one of the simplest yet most essential components of your setup. This ...

The Story of My Connection to The Ibanez Jem

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text Message“Guitars that you choose can have a really huge impact on your playing style and the way you perceive guitar playing and th...

Protecting Your Name and Your Brand with Steve Stine

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn the business world, branding is everything, however, you also need to protect it in the best way possible.In today's ...

Playing Onstage for the First Time with Steve Stine

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageWe all get to experience a lot of FIRSTS in our lives and one of the most awkward situations we may encounter is standing on ...

Behind the Creative Process of Music Production with Jim Hustwit

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text Message“The pressure that we put on ourselves to create a masterpiece actually in itself, stifles creativity. If you're putti...

Fretboard Shortcuts for String Bends with Steve Stine

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn today's episode, Steve's going to show this one idea in the first position of pentatonic (any scale) and learnin...

How To Do String Bending the Right Way with Steve Stine

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn today’s episode, Steve is going to show you the right way to do string bending because you’re not just guitar playing,...

Learning to Groove and Create Better Rhythm with Steve Stine

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn today’s episode, Steve's going to show you easy ways to create rhythm and groove when you play guitar so you can so...

Simple Pain-Free Way to Play More Chords with Steve Stine

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn today’s episode,  Steve will break Shell Voicing down for you to know exactly why they're important and how to use...

The Mysteries of Music Composition: Things You Need to Know with Mika Tyyskä

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text Message“When you start making a full song, it opens a lot of mysteries that you want to figure out.” - Mika TyyskäTo be a profe...

Understanding the Concept of CAGED Soloing with Steve Stine

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageThe CAGED system is one of the most essential concepts for rhythm and lead guitarists. This fretboard navigation method is eq...

Cover Songs: How to Stand Out While Showcasing Your Own Talent with Brian Hollenbeck

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageSinging popular cover songs can be a lot of fun; it's a fantastic way to get your audience's attention while also a...

Basic Steps to Ear Training with Steve Stine

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn today’s episode, we will be discussing some simple ways to develop your ability to hear chords, chord movements, and mel...

Improve Your Picking with Songs You Love with Steve Stine

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageThis episode is great for you if you want to learn how to play unique chords with open strings and how you can switch between...

Theory of Music with Tommy Armstrong-Leavitt

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text Message“If you don't figure out by ear you’re doing yourself a disservice because you’re not gonna able to reason through...

3 Must-Know Practice Tips in Guitar Playing with Steve Stine

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessagePractice is one of the most important keys to mastering a talent or skill and this is also applicable in playing guitar. Prac...

The Role of Music In Our Lives with David Wallimann

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text Message“Listening is not just a music too, it’s life experiences and things that affect you.” - David WallimannMusic has the a...

Episode 2: Music as an Art Not a Theory with Owen Grover

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageMusic is beyond experiencing what’s on the surface, beyond what is written, it is beyond hearing alone. When you are able t...

Reinventing Music through Digital Technology with Owen Grover

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text Message“Technology is gonna absolutely reinvent the way we think about, create, compose, distribute, and listen to music.” - Owe...

Alternate Picking vs Economy Picking with Steve Stine

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageGuitar picking techniques are designed to maximize picking efficiency and to assure higher speed with fewer strokes. What is ...

Experiencing Life through Music with Brett Ecklund

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text Message“This long line of my story is just experiencing something, and then moving on to another experience and kind of just it, j...

On Becoming a Genuine Artist with Brent Paschke

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageWhen you are being true to yourself, you are completely honest with what you feel, deeply value, and desire. It also means co...

Part 2: The Profound Meaning of Music with Joel Stevenett

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageMusic has the ability to enhance the mind as well. There are numerous things to listen to and pay attention to in music. Musi...

The Profound Meaning of Music with Joel Stevenett

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageMusic has the ability to enhance the mind as well. There are numerous things to listen to and pay attention to in music. Musi...

Steve Stine's Powerful Journey of Guitar Playing

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text Message“Sometimes you’ll want to give up the guitar. You’ll hate the guitar. But if you stick with it, you’re gonna be rewar...

Behind The Successful and Hit Songs of Lance King

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageMusicians would create the path for their compositions or songs to be heard. There are also numerous solo performers that ri...

Grim Reaper's Steve Grimmett: Origin Story and Musical Journey

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageThe band Grim Reaper has always made a name across the world of heavy metal. The band has achieved success all over the world...

What It Looks Like to be Steve Stine’s Daughter ft. Imogen Stine

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageHave you ever wondered how it feels like to become a musician’s daughter?Having a musician father opens the possibilities o...

Tips for Learning Guitar for Beginners and the Challenges in Teaching Music with Marlene Hutchinson

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this episode of Steve Stine Guitar Podcast, we're joined by Marlene Hutchinson. She's a BSBA, CTC, instructor, m...

What It Looks Like Becoming a Youtube Sensation and Guitar Influencer with Gabriel Cyr

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageMost people become indecisive when choosing a career in music. After all, the music industry offers a diversity of careers. Y...

Guitar Teachers Burnout and How You Can Overcome It with Brett Williams

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageDoing the same thing multiple times a day can sometimes feel exhausting, even if it’s something you love. And no matter how...

Building A Connection With The Chords (PART 2)

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this episode, you’ll learn how to connect the notes in your solos to the chords you’re playing over, so you can create...

Creating Melody With Horizontal Movement (PART 1)

01 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this episode, Steve’s going to show you the crucial difference between horizontal and vertical playing. You’ll discove...

Using One Arpeggio Over Different Chords (PART 2)

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this episode, you’ll discover easy ways to use one arpeggio over different chords. So you can sound great when you solo ...

Try This "Sweep" Arpeggio For Melodic Solos (PART 1)

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this episode, you’ll discover how to play an arpeggio with sweep picking. So you can add melody to your next solo and so...

Getting Comfortable With Arpeggios (PART 2)

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this episode, you’ll discover more easy ways to add arpeggios to your scales, as well as how to find the most comfortabl...

Adding Arpeggio Ideas To Scales (PART 1)

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this episode, Steve’s going to show you how to add arpeggios to your scales, so you can create more interesting solos, a...

Make Your Melodies More Interesting (PART 2)

24 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this episode, Steve’s going to show you how to take your solos to the next level with non-chord tones. So you can create...

Spice Up Your Solos with Non-Chord Tones (PART 1)

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this episode, Steve’s going to show you how to take your solos to the next level with non-chord tones. So you can create...

Daily Legato Warmup (PART 2)

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this episode, you’ll discover more easy legato exercises to improve your playing. So you can sound your best every time ...

Steve’s Daily Legato Routine (PART 1)

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this episode, Steve’s going to share his daily routine for practicing legato techniques. So you can build strength in al...

What to Focus on When Practicing Your Guitar Playing (PART 2)

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this episode, Steve’s going to share with you how you can organize your guitar playing practice by knowing what skills y...

Recommended Guitar Skills That You Should Practice When You Don’t Have a Lot of Time

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this episode, Steve’s going to share with you what to focus on practicing when you don’t have a lot of time.If you lov...

How to Explore New Ways of Playing But Still Being Comfortable About It

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessagePart 2 of Easy techniques that you can use to improve your picking. Tune in as Steve’s going to share his personal experien...

Easy Techniques That You Can Use to Improve Your Picking (PART 1)

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageHave you tried playing something but your finger gets stuck in the wrong place? Tune in as Steve’s share awesome techniques...

Utilizing Arpeggios to Add the Scale back in to Connectivity in your Melodic Soloing ( Part 2 of Melodic Soloing Series 2)

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this episode, Steve’s going to show you how you can make contrast in your phrasing and dynamics. He will also talks abou...

Adding Simple Arpeggios to your Melodic Soloing (Melodic Soloing Session 2) Part 1

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this episode, Steve’s going to show you how to create more melodic solos using simple arpeggios. So you can build amazin...

Level Up Your Soloing Using the CAGED System (PART 2)

10 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageThe CAGED system for guitar lets you play chords anywhere on the fretboard using 5 simple chord shapes: C, A, G, E, and D.But...

How to Create an Awesome Solo Using the CAGED System (PART 1)

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageThe CAGED system for guitar lets you play chords anywhere on the fretboard using 5 simple chord shapes: C, A, G, E, and D.But...

Next Level Pentatonic Solos: Part 3 of Melodic Soloing l Steve Stine Guitar

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this video, Steve’s going to show you how to shift and manipulate the different ways you think about soloing. So you can...

Cool Notes to Color Your Solos: Part 2 of Melodic Soloing l Steve Stine Guitar

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this video, Steve’s going to show you to add color notes to your solos with the diatonic scale. You’ll discover how to...

Soloing With Arpeggios: Part 1 of Melodic Soloing | Steve Stine Guitar Lessons

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this video, Steve’s going to show you how arpeggios can be used to create more melodic guitar solos. You’ll discover h...

Simple Melodic Connections and Phrasing: Melodic Soloing Live Session 1 l Steve Stine Guitar

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this episode, Steve’s going to show you how to make simple melodic connections to the chords, as well as give you tips o...

Learn How the Blues Scale Works (and how to use it): Live Blues Workshop 4 l Steve Stine Guitar

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this Blues Guitar Workshop (Recorded LIVE), Steve’s going to show you how the blues scale works, plus show you how to us...

Easy Tips to Create your Own Licks: Live Blues Workshop 3 l Steve Stine Guitar

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this Blues Guitar Workshop (Recorded LIVE), Steve’s going to show you some easy tips to create your own original blues l...

Understand Swing and Straight Rhythms (and How to Play Them): Live Blues Guitar Workshop 2: l Steve Stine Guitar

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this Blues Guitar Workshop (Recorded LIVE), Steve’s going to help you understand swing and straight rhythms, so you can ...

Understanding the 12 Bar Blues for Guitar: Live Blues Guitar Workshop 1 l Steve Stine Guitar

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this Blues Guitar Workshop (recorded LIVE), Steve's going to help you understand the 12-Bar blues for guitar, so you ...

Picking Hand Practice Techniques

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this episode of Steve Stine, you will learn ideas on how to synchronize your hands better when playing, as well as unique ...

Simple Chord Tone Soloing with the CAGED Chords

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageToday, we will be exploring melodic soloing using only Chord Tones and the CAGED Chording System.Check out my Guitar Courses:...

String Noise Control

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIf you haven’t already, please share with us what has been your greatest takeaways by leaving us a 5-star review on iTunes....

Power Chord Creativity: Chords Workshop 5 l Steve Stine Guitar

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this episode, Steve lifts the lid on how to creatively embellish the chords,  and how to look for things that are fun and...

Open Chord Creativity: Chords Workshop 4 l Steve Stine Guitar

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this Chords Workshop (recorded live), Steve’s going to show you how to get creative with open chords, so you can add mel...

How to Change Chords While Strumming Clean and Fast: Chords Workshop 3 l Steve Stine Guitar

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageToday we’ll learn some powerful distortion on how to play clean and fast while strumming and changing chords at the same ti...

Play Better Rhythm Guitar: Chords Workshop 2 l Steve Stine Guitar

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this Chords Workshop (recorded live), Steve’s going to talk about different approaches to strumming, so you can play bet...

Daily Practice Routine for Chord Development: Chords Workshop 1 l Steve Stine Guitar

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this Chords Workshop (recorded live), Steve’s going to show you how to develop muscle memory, so you can easily make cho...

Blues Melodies: Live Blues Workshop 10 l Steve Stine Guitar

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn today's workshop, Steve Stine and GuitarZoom Founder Dan Denley discuss blues melodies and talk about playing guitar,...

Modal Blues: Live Blues Guitar Workshop #9 l Steve Stine Guitar

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn today's workshop, Steve Stine talks about modal blues, and shows you how you can use modes to spice up your blues sol...

Texas Blues Licks and Soloing: Live Blues Guitar Workshop #8 l Steve Stine Guitar

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn today's workshop, Steve Stine shows you how to play some killer Texas blues licks, plus a few more. So you can use th...

Live Blues Workshop 7: Blues Phrasing

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessagePlaying the guitar requires some patience and practice especially when doing blues and soloing. There are many things to cons...

Live Blues Workshop 6: Notes To Emphasize in Blues Solos

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn today's workshop, Steve Stine talks about which notes to emphasize, so you can sound more musical and authentic when ...

How to Deal with Fretboard Roadblocks

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn today's Monday Guitar Motivation, we will be looking at a technique I call "Escape Routes" to plan your nex...

Live Blues Guitar Workshop 5: Live Q&A Session

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this episode, Steve Stine answers some questions related to blues as well tips on how to progress and do better in making ...

Live Blues Guitar Workshop 4: THE Secret to Blues Solos

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIf you are an instrumental soloist or if you just love to make music, this episode is just perfect for you. Today, you will l...

Live Blues Guitar Workshop 3: Blues Licks

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn today's episode, Steve Stine breaks down some killer blues licks that are easy to play and sound great, so you can ad...

Live Blues Guitar Workshop 2: Essential Blues Techniques

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn today's episode, Steve Stine is going to show you essential techniques you need to sound more authentic and musical w...

Live Blues Guitar Workshop 1: Essential Blues Rhythm Skills

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this replay of a recent Live Blues Guitar Workshop, Steve Stine will talk about essential blues rhythm skills you need to ...

Essential Riffs - Whole Lotta Love (Downpicking)

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageMake sure you check out the next LIVE workshop on Friday, January 8. Go here to get signed up: https://guitarzoom.com/liveblu...

3 Simple Steps to Fretboard Memorization

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageThe first step to truly mastering your fretboard is memorzing the notes. And it's not as difficult as you might think. T...

Sliding from Non-Scale Tones for Melodic Creativity

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageBored with scales? In this episode, Steve's going to talk about how to get creative with slides, so you can use non-scal...

What To Practice When You Don't Have A Lot Of Time

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageDon't have much time to practice? In today's episode, Steve's going to talk about maximizing your practice, so...

Single String Soloing

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageThis episode focuses on single string soloing. You'll discover how to create dynamic licks and solos using only one stri...

Learn This Melodic Arpeggio

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn today's episode, you'll get a cool melodic arpeggio you can use to create musical and effective solos. So you ca...

How To Get Creative With Arpeggios

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this episode, you'll discover how to skyrocket your solos with arpeggios, so you can stop playing boring scales and s...

Working with Simple Guitar Harmonies

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Steve a Text MessageIn this episode, you'll find easy ways to create harmony with your playing. So you can sound more musical and have more ...