Podcast 548: Lyle Brewer

Podcast 548: Lyle Brewer

From The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast by The Fretboard Journal

April 25, 2026 · 48 min · Episode 548

About this episode

Guitarist and educator Lyle Brewer discusses his career, influences, and insights on music and technology.

Guitarist, composer and Berklee professor Lyle Brewer joins us this week. We talk about his journey as a professional guitarist and educator, how he ended up teaching at Berklee (and what the students are listening to), his influences (from Pat Metheny to Andy Shauf), his love for nylon-string guitars, workshopping new music on the internet, and so much more. Brewer has a ton of insights on composing, songwriting, the future of AI and music, and more. https://lylebrewermusic.net Join us at our 2026 Fretboard Summit in Chicago for three days of guitar demos, concerts, workshops and podcast tapings with some of our favorite artists: https://fretboardsummit.org This year's Summit has over 80 luthiers and brands showcasing their new and prototype gear! Subscribe to the Fretboard Journal's quarterly print magazine: https://shop.fretboardjournal.com/products/fretboard-journal-annual-subscription We are brought to you by Peghead Nation: https://www.pegheadnation.com (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout). Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: https://mmguitarbar.com

People in this episode

Guest: Lyle Brewer

Topics covered

  • guitar
  • composition
  • education
  • music influences
  • AI in music
  • nylon-string guitars

Keywords

  • Lyle Brewer
  • Berklee
  • guitar composition
  • music education
  • AI in music
  • nylon-string guitars

Sponsors

Peghead Nation, Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Berklee

Places: Chicago

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