Best Guitar Instruction Podcasts (2025)

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What I Never Expected This Job To Involve 11:30

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1h ago11:30

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Send us a text The AP Guitar Master Program Welcome back people - Season 2 Episode 4 is upon us! This season is all about me opening up to tell you some music related personal stories of mine! Thank you to all those who have listened from all around the world - you're awesome.. and I hope Fret Friends has helped you. Subscribe & Connect: Instagram …

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Rude Wedding Guests 14:12

2d ago14:12

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Send us a text Welcome back people - Season 2 Episode 3 is upon us: 'Rude Wedding Guests'! This season is all about me opening up to tell you some music related personal stories of mine! At this present point, Fret Friends is listened to in 30 different countries which is absolutely incredible. THANK YOU. Thank you to all those who have listened fr…

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The Show I'll Never Forget 14:26

8d ago14:26

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Send us a text The AP Guitar Master Program Welcome back people - Season 2 Episode 2 is upon us! This season is all about me opening up to tell you some music related personal stories of mine! Thank you to all those who have listened from all around the world - you're awesome.. and I hope Fret Friends has helped you. Subscribe & Connect: Instagram …

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How I Made National News (in a bad way!) 13:20

11d ago13:20

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Send us a text The CAGED Blueprint Video Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/the-caged-blueprint/?referralCode=50C03EBCAD59B1BB7C45 Welcome to Season 2 - A season in which following the success of the previous Bonus Episode - I decided to be open up and tell you some music related personal stories of mine! Thank you to all those who have listened …

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Let's get physical! The physicality of playing guitar! 55:09

13d ago55:09

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore whether or not having bigger hands leads to playing better, and the connection between physical fitness and performing! Subscribe today wherever you get your Podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Bonus Episode - How Music Found Me 15:31

18d ago15:31

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Send us a text In this BONUS episode - I want to be open up and give you an insight into how I personally became involved in music. An honest and open discussion to hopefully provide some inspiration. I had some lovely feedback regarding SEASON 1. SEASON 2 is in the works - but this type of content would not fit the bill - so here it is, as a Bonus…

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What is the best way to approach doing a cover song? 1:07:36

2M ago1:07:36

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we examine what is the best way to do cover songs. Should you do a faithful rendition just like the original? Or should you make it completely your own? Find out in the latest episode. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!…

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How Skater culture led to Pop/Punk and Nu-Metal 59:31

2M ago59:31

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore the connection between Skater culture and the rise of both Pop/Punk and Nu-Metal. Subscribe today wherever you get your Podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Remembering Ozzy Osbourne, saying goodbye to a legend. 1:08:43

2M ago1:08:43

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Send us a text On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we remember the legendary career of Ozzy Osbourne. We talk about his guitarists and his impact on us and the music world as a whole. Let's all raise a glass to the legend!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Great new music, Vibrato, and the unbearable sadness of Ozzy! 52:56

3M ago52:56

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast, we explore another great new band from Japan (with massive Yngwie vibes). We discuss why bending and vibrato is so important and figure out how to feel about Ozzy and Sabbath's swan song. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!…

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Canadian Rockers, AOR conspiracy and moustaches! 59:23

3M ago59:23

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we discuss little know Canadian rockers. Whether AOR is the victim of a vast industry wide conspiracy and ask is it ever OK for a guitarist to have a moustache. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Episode 1: Wassup Wassup?! 12:00

3M ago12:00

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We’re Going to Learn Guitar…Eventually In this debut episode, host Carver Monk introduces himself and the story behind this podcast: a journey that began with one G chord from his dad and evolved into a lifelong exploration across genres, techniques, and tones. From jazz ensembles to death metal dive bars, Carver’s path has never been linear — and …

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AOR in the modern age? 56:27

4M ago56:27

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Send us a text In the latest episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we discuss whether AOR style Rock still has a place in the modern age. We talk the killer new album by Giant and share our thoughts on what makes a great guitar player. Subscribe today, wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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The Grunge Conspiracy 52:44

4M ago52:44

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we move into the conspiracy podcast space with the notion that big pharma and the record labels conspired to have grunge take over music. We also talk about whether it is possible to market bands made up of older players, or is it all just Dad Rock? Subscribe today wherever you …

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I believe the children are our future, give them guitars and let them lead the way! 59:32

5M ago59:32

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we explore reasons to be upbeat about the future of guitar! Also we get an update on the passion of the Andrew! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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When upscale guitars go import, does it hurt the brand? 1:01:48

5M ago1:01:48

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we ask what it does to the image of a high-end guitar builder when it starts making less expensive import models. Also, Ryan shares a personal story of a student's horrible decision! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!…

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Do we really want our favorite bands to evolve? 1:06:36

6M ago1:06:36

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we ask whether or not we really want our favorite bands to evolve as their career goes on, or should they stay the same? We also explore what it means when someone says an artist isn't relevant! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!…

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Growing up in the 80's guitar arms race! 1:02:42

6M ago1:02:42

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Send us a text On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we talk about the 80's guitar arms race and discuss you tube click bait that you need to avoid! Subscribe today, wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Season Final - Understanding Chord Progressions with the Number System 20:55

7M ago20:55

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Send us a text In this SEASON FINALE of Fret Friends, I leave you with a cliff hanger! No, not really. I'll be back though. Season 2 is being planned as we speak! Today's episode is all about the understanding of chord progressions, specifically by using the number system. Thank you to all those who have listened from all around the world - you're …

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Rich Kaz on playing bass, music retail and the future of music! 1:08:15

7M ago1:08:15

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Send us a text On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we welcome special guest Rich Kaz to discuss bass playing, his history in music and the future of music retail. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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How To Get Out Of A Rut 16:44

7M ago16:44

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Send us a text In this episode of Fret Friends, we dive into my the topic of how to get out of a rut. This is life! We all get stuck once in a while. Enjoy these example and try to keep an open mind. These will help. :) Sit back and enjoy! Thank you all! Subscribe & Connect: Instagram @apguitarguru TikTok @apguitarguru YouTube @apguitartv Web apgui…

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Tariff's, Fender guitar prices and your local music store! 55:35

7M ago55:35

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Send us a text On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we discuss how the Tariff's will affect guitar prices and the pressure that will put on local music stores and on giants like Fender. Subscribe today wherever you get your Podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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The Power of Ear Training - Dominant 7 + Major 7 chords - what are they? 14:23

7M ago14:23

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Send us a text In this episode of Fret Friends, we continue our mini segment 'The Power of Ear Training' with the next step - Dominant 7 + Major 7 chords! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, hearing the difference is as important as actually playing the different chords! Let's go! Subscribe & Connect: Instagram @apguitarguru TikTok …

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Top 2 Acoustic Versions of Hits! 27:08

7M ago27:08

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Send us a text In this episode of Fret Friends, we dive into my Top 2 Acoustic Versions of Hits! Not live lounge, no. Not covers from other people, no. By the bands themselves! Sit back and enjoy! Subscribe & Connect: Instagram @apguitarguru TikTok @apguitarguru YouTube @apguitartv Web apguitar.co.uk Mail [email protected] If you enjoyed this …

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I am not ready for wheelchair Ozzy! 1:15:12

7M ago1:15:12

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we discuss whether or not we want to see Ozzy fronting Black Sabbath in a wheelchair. That and a whole lot more on this episode! Subscribe today, wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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The Power of Ear Training - How to tell the difference between a Major and Minor chord 16:24

8M ago16:24

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Send us a text In this episode of Fret Friends, we begin our mini segment 'The Power of Ear Training' with the first step - how to tell the difference between a Major and Minor chord! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, hearing the difference is as important as actually playing the different chords! Subscribe & Connect: Instagram @a…

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Common Guitar Mistakes 8:52

8M ago8:52

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Send us a text In this episode of Fret Friends, we dive into my experiences with students and the common mistakes they make whilst learning guitar. More importantly, I explain the answers to these! Subscribe & Connect: Instagram @apguitarguru TikTok @apguitarguru YouTube @apguitartv Web apguitar.co.uk Mail [email protected] If you enjoyed this…

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Super Bowl halftime show and the Grammys' Oh my! 1:10:09

8M ago1:10:09

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore how to deal with it when modern culture leaves you behind, and what to make of popular music today! Subscribe today wherever you get your Podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Instagram Q+A! I Answer YOUR questions 11:23

8M ago11:23

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Send us a text In this episode of Fret Friends, I answer YOUR questions! Thank you to all the questions I received for this episode via Instagram. You made this episode happen! Subscribe & Connect: Instagram @apguitarguru TikTok @apguitarguru YouTube @apguitartv Web apguitar.co.uk Mail [email protected] If you enjoyed this episode, please leav…

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How To Improvise A Guitar Solo / Soloing Improvisation Tips! 12:18

8M ago12:18

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Send us a text In this episode of Fret Friends, we dive into the popular topic of improvisation through guitar soloing! There’s no "right" or "wrong" when it comes to improvising, just different ways of creating musical ideas. Subscribe & Connect: Instagram @apguitarguru TikTok @apguitarguru YouTube @apguitartv Web apguitar.co.uk Mail contact@apgui…

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A Typical Guitar Practice Routine 13:10

8M ago13:10

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Send us a text In this episode of Fret Friends, we dive into what a typical guitar practice routine could look like! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, how you practice is just as important as what you practice. Subscribe & Connect: Instagram @apguitarguru TikTok @apguitarguru YouTube @apguitartv Web apguitar.co.uk Mail contact@apg…

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Is the rise of the tick tock star the end of bands as we know it? 1:04:00

8M ago1:04:00

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore whether solo success on Tick Tock will lead to the end of people forming bands. We also remember the late great John Sykes and his amazing music. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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How To Practice Guitar 10:39

9M ago10:39

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Send us a text In this episode of Fret Friends, we dive into the essential topic of effective guitar practice. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, how you practice is just as important as what you practice. Subscribe & Connect: Instagram @apguitarguru TikTok @apguitarguru YouTube @apguitartv Web apguitar.co.uk Mail contact@apguitar.…

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Great Guitar tones that only exist on the record! 1:00:54

9M ago1:00:54

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we explore sought after guitar tones that only exist on the records. Is it a fruitless task to try to get that VH1 tone? Find out here! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Why the Satanic Panic was so important! 1:26:56

10M ago1:26:56

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore why the Satanic panic of the late eighties was so important to Rock and Metal. Ryan also shares what it meant to him as a young rocker. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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King Diamond concert review and the state of USA Rock! 1:27:21

10M ago1:27:21

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast Ryan gives an in depth review of the recent King Diamond concert tour. Also we discuss why Europe, South America and Japan get all of the cool shows. Can the USA get back in the game? Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!…

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Is being a flake a part of being a musician? 1:03:25

11M ago1:03:25

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we ask whether being a flake is just part of being a musician, or just plain unprofessional! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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What Guitar Hero would make the best president? 1:18:03

11M ago1:18:03

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we take our politics to the literal woodshed and discuss what guitar heroes would make the best presidents! Would we be better off under president George Lynch or President DeMartini? What is better a Jake E Lee/ Zakk Wylde ticket or a Schon/Lukather ticket? We discuss! Subscrib…

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Can an Artist keep any sort of mystique in an over sharing world? 1:08:32

12M ago1:08:32

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast, we explore whether or not the current era of ultra engagement with fans is good for either the artist or the fan. Would it be better to keep some things out of the public eye? We discuss. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!…

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The view of a Drummer/Producer with Tom Frost 1:46:14

12M ago1:46:14

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast, we go behind the scenes of a pro Drummer and Producer as we talk to Tom Frost about his experience in the music scene. We go deep into the keys of a producer's ear, and talk about what the future holds for Rock music!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Is playing guitar a luxury activity? 1:03:03

12M ago1:03:03

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore whether playing guitar is a luxury activity for the wealthy much like Golf or Tennis. Or does it belong to the everyman instead? Subscribe today wherever you get your Podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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When your favorite band is ruined by massive success! 1:07:10

1y ago1:07:10

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we explore what happens when a band hits its commercial zenith and then proceeds to crash and burn creatively (I'm looking at you Metallica!). Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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The importance of a great producer! 59:47

1y ago59:47

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore how a great producer can make or break a recording, and talk about what it is that they do exactly! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Is Image Everything in Rock? 1:04:39

1y ago1:04:39

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we discuss the importance of image in Rock and defend bands that were wrongly accused of being all flash and no substance. Subscribe today wherever you get your Podcasts!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Metronome VS Paul Gilbert 59:42

1y ago59:42

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast, we take Paul Gilbert to task for his pot shots at the metronome! We also give the real lowdown on how to develop your improvisational chops! Subscribe today!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Best of Rock Guitar Confidential "Top 5 Guitarists of all time!" 51:29

1y ago51:29

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Send us a text In this best of episode, we rank the top five guitarists of all time! Did we nail it? Were we way off? You decide!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Grunge-pocalypse vs Garth-pocalypse 1:10:44

1y ago1:10:44

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast, we discuss which is more responsible for the death of Rock music. Was it the flannel wearers of the cowboy hats that did our favorite music in? Also, we get in the way back machine and look at some classic guitar ads from the Sears catalog circa 1988!…

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Rock Guitar Confidential best of "Why Can't Rock Be Fun?" 46:52

1y ago46:52

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Send us a text On this episode of the r Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we revisit the episode "Why can't Rock be fun?" Listen to find out!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

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Teaching challenging students and Sammy Hagar's Best of All Worlds Tour 1:10:44

1y ago1:10:44

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we discuss who is to blame when students don't learn. We also talk about our feelings on Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony and Jason Bonham taking on Van Halen classics on the Best of All Worlds tour. Is it disrespectful to play those songs without Alex and Eddie? Liste…

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We react to Rick Beato's reasons why new music sucks! Our take! 1:03:15

1y ago1:03:15

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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast, we react to Rick Beato's claims about the state of new music today. We also dig into why there is no best guitarist, this week on the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast!By Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe