Pickup Music Pod for Guitarists

Today we have another episode hosted by Pickup Music's very own production director, Júlio Mendoza!Júlio is joined by guitarist, producer, songwriter and all-round shred-master, Myrone (AKA Pat Lukens), to talk about the journey of him becoming a full-time musician, the role that Metal guitar played in that journey, and sharing some advice on what you can do to achieve your own musical goals!The Metal Learning Pathway is available now, check it out:https://www.pickupmusic.com/master-classes/metal-learning-pathway

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 rewards of releasing music in 2024. 'The Ballad of Hotspur' (Molly's latest album):Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0z3IUb8e4M6nFPLL8CuwWO?si=k_LuFmfbQLWxKH2jciIIjgApple: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-ballad-of-hotspur/1707859409YouTube: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l-jpJ8eR66Ez63Sqzi-yGytqduUobddxo

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 their top tips for beginner guitarists. From must-know technique tips, to prioritizing rhythm over perfection, to the psychology of practicing, there's a lot of topics covered!Kerri Stewart is an LA-based guitarist and educator. She's toured all over the world with artists like Dylan Gardener, Alex Lahey and pop superstar Conan Gray. Kerri also teaches privately and provides 1:1 Feedback videos for members at Pickup Music.Kerri's Instagram

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 can learn to sing! Then Karl and Savannah discuss their respective journeys with developing singing and playing coordination. So sit back and enjoy or... warm-up those pipes and sing along! It's time for another episode of the Pickup Music Pod.Savannah Wilder: https://www.instagram.com/sav.wilder?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Savannah's vocal studio: https://www.instagram.com/singwithsav?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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.

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, rhythm or melody hat.

Feeling stuck in your guitar journey? For this special holiday monopod, Sam walks you through the top four problems guitarist hit which holds back their progress, and how to solve them.You don’t have a consistent practice routineYou learn with you your eyes, not your earsInefficient practicingYour rhythm is weakTake your guitar skills to the next level with Pickup Music by starting your 14-day free trial today.

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 every intermediate guitarist should know!Take your guitar skills to the next level with Pickup Music by starting your 14-day free trial today.

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 mastering your craft. Donnie Laudicina is a touring and session guitarist based in Los Angeles, CA. He has performed and recorded with artists around the world, including Ashe, DPR Ian, Willie Jones, Aaron Lindsey, Justin Bernardez, Grace Gaustad, Cody Dear and more. Years of experience in the industry have allowed him the opportunity to perform on some of the world’s biggest stages (Rose Bowl, Coachella, Outside Lands, Bonaroo, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Lincoln Center, C2C festival). He’s opened for acts such as Nelly, Flo Rida, Phoebe Bridgers, Jon Stewart, The Lumineers, and Jesse McCartney. Donnie graduated from UCLA in 2016 with a BA in Jazz Guitar Performance. He spent his college years studying under the likes of Kenny Burrell and Wolf Marshall, legendary players who helped him build the skills necessary for success in the industry. Looking to develop the six-string skills needed to carve out a career as a touring/session guitarist? Check out a free trial to Pickup Music.

In this episode, Karl sits down with GRAMMY-winning session guitarist and bandleader, Andrew Synowiec. Andrew has played on iconic films and tv shows like Frozen, Coco, Spider Man, Mission Impossible, The Simpsons, The Walking Dead, and many more.He’s also performed or recorded with artists like The Who, Alanis Morissette, Lil Nas X, Robbie Robertson, Ariana Grande, Michael Bublé, Elton John, Giorgio Moroder, Carole King, and Marc Anthony just to name a few...Andrew provides insight into what being a top-call session musician in LA actually involves these days. He also provides some gear, recording, and workflow tips that you can apply to your home recording setup. Finally, they discuss the writing and recording process for his new album FUN, which is available to purchase or stream on all platforms.For more information about Andrew:https://andrewsynowiec.com/https://www.instagram.com/andrewsynowiecWant to learn how to express yourself on your guitar? Start your free trial at Pickup Music today.

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 and downs, plus their opinion on the future of guitar education.Start your free trial to Pickup Music.

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 imagination and uniqueness might be the most important tool in mastering your skills.

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 what you know on guitar.