Best Guitar Making Instructor Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 20: The A Natural Minor Scale 16:36

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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 20: The A Natural Minor Scale Welcome to The A Natural Minor Scale — where we unpack one of the most expressive and essential sounds in all of music. In this episode, we’ll explore what makes the natural minor scale unique, the intervals that give it that moody, melodic flavor, and the notes that make up A Natural Min…

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Episode 19: The World of A Minor 10:03

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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 19: The World of A Minor Welcome to The World of A Minor — where we step into the moodier side of music theory and explore how A minor paints emotion across your fretboard. In this episode, we’ll dive into what makes A minor the relative minor of C major, the notes that form its natural scale, and how simply shifting …

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Episode 18: The "D" in CAGED 8:54

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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 18 The CAGED System: Exploring the “D” Shape in the Key of C If you’re ready to connect chords, scales, and arpeggios across the neck, the CAGED system is your roadmap. Today we’re zeroing in on the “D” shape—and we’re staying in the key of C so you can see how everything lines up in one position. 🎧 What You’ll Hear: …

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Episode 17: The "E" in CAGED 10:06

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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 17 The CAGED System: Exploring the “E” Shape in the Key of C If you’re ready to connect chords, scales, and arpeggios across the neck, the CAGED system is your roadmap. Today we’re zeroing in on the “E” shape—and we’re staying in the key of C so you can see how everything lines up in one position. 🎧 What You’ll Hear: …

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Episode 16: The "G" in CAGED 13:10

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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 16 The CAGED System: Exploring the “G” Shape in the Key of C If you’re ready to connect chords, scales, and arpeggios across the neck, the CAGED system is your roadmap. Today we’re zeroing in on the “G” shape—and we’re staying in the key of C so you can see how everything lines up in one position. 🎧 What You’ll Hear: …

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Episode 15: The "A" in CAGED 9:20

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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 15 The CAGED System: Exploring the “A” Shape in the Key of C If you’re ready to connect chords, scales, and arpeggios across the neck, the CAGED system is your roadmap. Today we’re zeroing in on the “A” shape—and we’re staying in the key of C so you can see how everything lines up in one position. 🎧 What You’ll Hear: …

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Episode 14: The "C" in CAGED 15:52

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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 14 The CAGED System: Exploring the “C” Shape in the Key of C If you’re ready to connect chords, scales, and arpeggios across the neck, the CAGED system is your roadmap. Today we’re zeroing in on the “C” shape—and we’re staying in the key of C so you can see how everything lines up in one position. 🎧 What You’ll Hear: …

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Episode 13: All About Intervals! 14:59

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Intervals: The Building Blocks of Melody & Harmony Once you’re comfortable with scales and chords, it’s time to zoom in on the space between notes: intervals. Intervals are the DNA of music—every melody, every chord, every harmony is made from them. In this episode, we’ll demystify intervals so you can hear them, identify them, and use them to leve…

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Episode 12: Diatonic Chords in C Major 16:56

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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 12 Diatonic Chords in C Major Once you’ve got the C major scale down, the next step is learning how chords are built from it. In this episode, we’ll explore the diatonic chords in the key of C major, how to understand their qualities, and how to start writing your own progressions using them. 🎧 What You’ll Hear: ✅ The…

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Episode 11: Welcome to the Key of C! 8:53

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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 11 Welcome to the Key of C! The key of C major is where it all begins with no sharps, no flats, just the foundation for so much music theory and playing. In this episode, we’ll break down why C major is so important, how its scale structure works, and how it connects to the bigger picture of understanding music. 🎧 Wha…

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Episode 10: Learning the Notes on the Fretboard (Without Losing Your Mind)! 13:18

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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 10 Learning the Notes on the Fretboard (Without Losing Your Mind) Trying to memorize all the notes on the guitar fretboard can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I’m sharing practical, no-fluff strategies for finally getting confident with the fretboard in a way that actually sticks. 🎙️ Th…

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Episode 9: Advice I'd Give My Younger Guitar-Playing Self 12:40

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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 9 Advice I’d Give My Younger Guitar-Playing Self If I could hop in a time machine and give my younger self some honest advice about guitar playing, what would I say? In this episode, I’m diving into the lessons I wish I had known earlier — from practice habits to mindset shifts, and everything in between. 🎙️ This one …

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Episode 8: A Walkthrough of my Songwriting Process! (Part 1) 14:40

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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 8 A Walkthrough of my Songwriting Process! Songwriting can feel like magic orrrr a total mystery. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my personal songwriting process: where ideas come from, how I turn them into full songs, and what I do when inspiration doesn’t strike. 🎙️ This one was sparked by a thought…

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Episode 7: Talking About My First Guitar (and Why It Mattered So Much) 6:35

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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 7 Talking About My First Guitar (and Why It Mattered So Much) Everyone remembers their first guitar — the quirks, the struggles, the excitement of learning that first chord. In this episode, I’m taking it back to where it all started for me: my very first guitar. 🎙️ This one was inspired by a great question from liste…

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Episode 6: How to Get Better at Hammer-ons on Guitar! 9:11

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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 6: How to Get Better at Hammer-ons on Guitar Struggling to get your hammer-ons to sound clean and strong? You’re not alone! Good news, it’s totally fixable. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to improve your hammer-ons with specific exercises, technique tips, and a few practice hacks that helped me get more fluid …

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Episode 5: How to Overcome Shyness as a Musician 13:29

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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 5: How to Overcome Shyness as a Musician Ever feel like your nerves get in the way of your music? You're definitely not alone. In this episode, I’m opening up about my own journey with shyness and stage fright, and sharing the tips and mindset shifts that helped me get more comfortable performing and putting myself ou…

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Episode 4: Music School & My Favorite Acoustic Guitar Brands 7:54

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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 4: Music School & My Favorite Acoustic Guitar Brands Ever wondered if you have to study music professionally to be taken seriously or even just to feel confident in your craft? In this episode, I’m diving into my own background: whether I went to music school, what I really think about formal education in music, and h…

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Episode 1: Power to the Pinky Podcast - PREVIEW! 1:18

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Power to the Pinky Podcast - hosted by Taylor Marberry! A preview of what's to come! Send any questions to [email protected] taylormarberrymusic

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Episode 3: Taking the Leap into Music Full-Time 12:50

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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 3: Taking the Leap Into Music Full-Time Ever dreamed of making music your full-time gig, but felt totally overwhelmed by fear or self-doubt? In this episode, I’m opening up about what it really feels like to take that leap, with the excitement, the fear, and especially the worry that people might not like what you cre…

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Episode 2: 15 Minute Practice Plan! 19:16

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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 2: 15 Minute Practice Plan Can you really get better at guitar in just 15 minutes a day? Absolutely! I will show you how to breakdown practice for a 15 minute sesh! One of my listeners, Melody from New York, asked how to structure a 15-minute guitar practice session, and I’m breaking it down with beginner and advanced…

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Should You Take Ozempic for Weight Loss? A Holistic Look at the Pros and Cons of Semaglutide 48:46

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Semaglutide drugs are everywhere right now, but many of us have a lot of questions about Ozempic and weight loss. What is semaglutide? Is semaglutide safe? How does semaglutide help you lose weight? What are the side effects? In this episode, we take a thoughtful and balanced deep dive into Ozempic (semaglutide) and its alternative brand names like…

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What the F*ck Is Going On? Navigating Chaos in the World & Our Minds 54:11

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Feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world? Same. In this raw and unfiltered episode, we dive into the current political chaos, our personal struggles, and the emotional toll of it all. We may not be political experts, but like many of you, we’re trying to process everything happening in the U.S. and beyond—while still keeping our sanity. From t…

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Quick Bite #33 When What Worked Before No Longer Works 6:33

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Ever find yourself frustrated that the workouts, diets, or habits that used to work for you just don’t anymore? You’re not alone. Our bodies, minds, and needs change, and trying to force old routines can lead to burnout, frustration, or even injury. In this episode, I share a personal realization about letting go of past expectations and accepting …

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Constipation Explained: Why You're Backed Up and How to Get Things Moving 50:47

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We’re getting down to business—literally! 💩 If you’ve ever felt like your body is holding onto things a little too tightly, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re tackling the not-so-glamorous but oh-so-relatable topic of constipation. What are the reasons behind constipation? What are some natural ways to relieve constipation? And most important…

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Quick Bite #32 Debunking the Biggest New Mom Myths 18:20

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In this Quick Bite, Alica tackles the most common (and often dreaded) pieces of baby advice she received before becoming a mom. From the notorious "you’ll never sleep again" to the dreaded "enjoy your free time now," she’s here to set the record straight! Tune in as Alica shares why these well-meaning remarks are often misleading—and how every baby…

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How to Stay Positive Around Negative People & Protect Your Energy 33:32

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Do you ever feel completely drained after being around certain people? Whether it’s gossipers, narcissists, or chronic pessimists, energy vampires can take a serious toll on your mood and mindset. In this episode, we’re breaking down: ⚡ The different types and traits of a negative person + how to spot them 🚨 Warning signs that someone is draining y…

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Quick Bite #31 Boost Your Immune System Naturally: Easy Hacks to Prevent & Fight Seasonal Illness 15:14

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Want to stay healthy this winter while everyone around you is getting sick? In this Quick Bite episode, I’m sharing powerful yet simple holistic ways to boost your immune system naturally, so you can prevent colds, flu, and seasonal illness before they start. Plus, I’ll reveal the best natural remedies to use as soon as you feel sick—to stop sympto…

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Love, Relationships & Keeping the Spark Alive 48:34

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Love is messy, magical, and everything in between—so let’s talk about it! 💕 In this special Valentine’s Day episode, we’re diving into all things relationships, whether you’re single, dating, or in a long-term partnership. We’ll cover: 💖 How to be a better partner & build deeper connections 💍 The key qualities to look for in a life partner 🗣️ Why c…

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Quick Bite #30 How to Make Big Decisions with Confidence – One Simple Tip 6:10

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Struggling to make a big decision? Constantly second-guessing yourself? 🤯 In this Quick Bite episode, Alica shares one simple yet powerful strategy to stop overthinking and confidently choose the right path. No more stress, no more doubt—just clarity and confidence. 🎯 You’ll learn: ✅ How to trust yourself when making tough choices ✅ A quick decisio…

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Fear of Flying? A Pilot Explains Turbulence, Safety & How to Stay Calm in the Air 1:05:04

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With all the recent headlines about flight issues, we know the timing of this episode is a little ironic—but we still hope that Captain Matt’s expert knowledge helps ease some of your flying fears. ✈️ In this episode, we sit down with Captain Matt, a seasoned commercial airline pilot, to break down the science of flying, pilot training, and why air…

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Quick Bite #29 Mindful Eating: How to Slow Down, Reduce Stress & Improve Digestion 6:49

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Are you truly present when you eat, or just going through the motions? 🍽️ In this Quick Bite episode, we’re diving into the power of mindful eating and how it can transform your relationship with food. Discover how simple habits—like savoring flavors, tuning into textures, and embracing aromas—can help you: ✅ Slow down and enjoy your meals more ✅ R…

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Flow Into the New Year by Aligning Your Body with the Earth 38:02

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Tired of setting the same New Year’s resolutions only to feel stuck by February? 😩 Instead of forcing change, what if you could create lasting growth and balance by working with the natural rhythms of the Earth and your body? 🌿✨ In this episode, we explore: ✅ How to set intentions that align with your authentic self ✅ Why syncing with nature’s cycl…

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Unlock Naturally Glowing Skin ft. Amayra Morales 1:09:16

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In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Ayurvedic Health Coach Amayra Morales for an insightful conversation on achieving naturally radiant skin through Ayurvedic principles. Amayra shares her journey of healing rosacea naturally with Ayurveda and offers practical advice tailored to individual skin types. Tune in to discover how vibrant, a…

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Quick Bite #28: It Is NOT Too Late to Make Changes THIS YEAR 14:35

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With this episode, Alica wants to encourage you to take time and reflect on the last few months. Have you reached your goals or did life get in the way of it? Is there something you still really wanted to do or achieve before 2024 ends? The good news is, it is not too late. You do not need to wait for January 1st to recommit to your goals. This epi…

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The Cure Time Principle: The Secret to a Better Guitar Finish and a Better Life 44:14

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Have you ever found yourself rushing through the guitar finishing process, eager to see the final result—only to end up facing frustration, soft finishes, or imperfections? In this podcast episode, I’m diving into the transformative power of "Cure Time"—not just as a technical approach to better guitar finishing, but as a principle that’s helped me…

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Healthy Christmas Gift Ideas to Spread Joy 46:01

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If you are struggling to find the perfect gift for your loved ones this year, then this episode is exactly what you need! We came up with a list of thoughtful and healthy Christmas gift ideas that will bring joy to everyone in your life. All of our ideas are categorized by budget: from high budget, mid-range, low budget, DIY ideas, and even service…

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AITA Thanksgiving Fun 45:21

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Welcome to our 2024 Thanksgiving episode! We decided to do something different (and super fun) for this year's holiday episode. In this episode, we are reading some Reddit AITA (Am I The Asshole?) stories that are Thanksgiving themed, discussing the crazy scenarios, and deciding who is the a-hole in the situations. We picked stories that were about…

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Quick Bite #27 Tongue Scraping 6:56

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Have you ever tried tongue scraping? I was surprised to find an immediate and noticeable benefit to my life after just a couple days of tongue scraping when I introduced it into my routine recently. Check out this Quick Bite episode to learn more about what tongue scraping can do for you and how to do it! (Don't worry, this will be the easiest heal…

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Learning to Silence Your Critical Inner Voice 31:58

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In this week's episode, we are discussing that mean inner voice we all struggle with from time to time. What are you saying to yourself on a regular basis? Would you say those things to the people you love? Never! And you don't deserve such vitriol either. How can we be more aware when we are being too harsh on ourselves and start being kinder? You…

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Quick Bite #26 Do This to Shake Up Your Life 17:29

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Are you feeling bored? Does every day look and feel the same? Has it been a while since you’ve done something new? You’ve simply become “comfortable”? In this episode Alica mentions what you can do to change all of that and in a fun way feel more excited about life. Support our show by subscribing and leaving us a positive review! Follow us on IG: …

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Quick Bite #25 Misadventures to Havasupai ft. Kelly Parsons 51:40

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In this Quick Bite episode (or not such a quick bite, sorry 'bout it), Jessica gets together with her best friend, Kelly Parsons, to tell the exciting story about our backpacking trip to Havasupai, AZ. Considering we were complete newbies at backpacking and camping, particularly in such a remote location, this was a huge adventure for us. Good news…

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Decluttering to Feel Free ft. Noelle Fowler 48:00

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In this episode, we dive in with Holistic Declutter Coach Noelle Fowler to discuss living a more minimalist lifestyle. Do you need a closet full to bursting with clothes and shoes you hardly wear? Do you need kitchen cupboards full of dishwear, cookwear, and appliances you don't use anymore? What about that junk drawer? Are you out of space to put …

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(Super) Foods You Should Eat 57:08

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Welcome back to Hungry For More! After a nice break we are back with some seriously great episodes... and a new look! This is Season 2 of Hungry For More! In this week's episode we talk about some (Super) Foods we think everyone should consume regularly for amazing health benefits. We give you ideas for how to incorporate these foods into your life…

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How To Spot & Avoid Stress Concentration 17:24

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Stress and tension are vital parts of the guitar's design. After all, the tension of the strings is the engine that drives the whole system. But sometimes, if we aren't aware of it, we build or design stress and tension into places or components of the guitar that can harm its long-term stability and sound quality. In this video, I share my approac…

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《翻唱華語流行音樂系列》《Pop Cover Song Version》曲目283 , Song 283 王心凌 / 披著狼皮的羊 4:19

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作詞：Danelle Sandoval、Laurent Wilthien、Jean-Noel Wilthien、Nick McKerl、Matthieu Tosi、徐世珍作曲：Danelle Sandoval、Laurent Wilthien、Jean-Noel Wilthien、Nick McKerl、Matthieu Tosi 翻唱:me 翻唱製作:me 我想去你去的地方想追逐你追的月亮隱藏起沒有心機的善良保護色讓我看來夠強要參加你的冒險不被落下 Oh 跳進那嘉年華狼群中一起瘋狂別輕易拆穿我瀟灑的偽裝為了留在你身旁我想要和你一樣為了留在你身旁當大雨模糊了方向同行的人陷入了迷惘我脫下溫馴穿上一身堅強微笑向前不準備投降跟著我捕獵夢想…

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《翻唱華語流行音樂系列》《Pop Cover Song Version》曲目282 , Song 282 許茹芸 / 他們的故事 4:39

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作詞：林夕作曲：Suzanne Mossan, Partick Tucker 翻唱:me 翻唱製作:me 他給她一個吻然後就害怕這女人弄假成真他看不起她的忠貞才故意讓她慢慢等看得我眼睜睜如何死裡逃生重新相信男人如何起死回生假裝什麼都沒發生他們的故事他給了她一個吻然後就害怕這個女人對他太認真他傷害過很多人只因為同時愛很多人互相平衡他要讓她心灰意冷才心安理得找別人避免一場戰爭如何死裡逃生重新相信男人如何起死回生假裝什麼都沒發生他們的故事他給了她一個吻然後就害怕這個女人對他太認真他鍾愛著一些人和他結婚卻是另一個人而他還不算是壞人只怪太多人太無能每個人都苦悶如何死裡逃生重新相信男人如何起死回生假裝什麼都沒發生他們的故事他…

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《Rap饒舌系列之我的即興創作 7 》列王記上7章 1 Kings Chapter 7 11:46

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這次找到了一個我喜歡的beat繼續當rapper, 希望你們會喜歡我的即興演出,這次的vocal聲音處理以及某些歌詞咬字的設計可謂一氣呵成,應該說玩的蠻開心的喔~ :)) 😎🤩🤩 p.s 覺得自己的這個作品超級冷門,但是卻非常愛!!(哈哈) 這次Vocal和BGM的聲音比例有調的比較好一點,開心~ 😎🤩🤩 This time I found a beat I like and continue to be a rapper. I hope you will like my impromptu performance. The vocal sound processing and the design of certain lyrics and wording are all done in …

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《Rap饒舌系列之我的即興創作 6 》列王記上5-6章 1 Kings Chapter 5-6 9:52

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很高興又可以跟大家分享我的新作品了,這個音樂製作系列有點荒廢了(笑) 但是一直都還在我心裡, 這次找到了一個我喜歡的beat繼續當rapper, 希望你們會喜歡我的即興演出,這次的vocal聲音處理以及某些歌詞咬字的設計可謂一氣呵成,應該說玩的蠻開心的喔~ :)) 😎🤩🤩 p.s 覺得自己的這個作品超級冷門,但是卻非常愛!!(哈哈)😎🤩🤩 I'm very happy to share my new work with you again. This music production series is a bit neglected (laughs) But it's still in my heart, This time I found a beat I like and contin…

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《翻唱華語流行音樂系列》《Pop Cover Song Version》曲目281 , Song 281 周湯豪 / wake up 5:33

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作詞：崔惟楷作曲：Nick The Real 翻唱:me 翻唱製作:me Wake up 我們呼吸的不是愛情 Break up 算甚麼大不了事情 Wake up 下一秒鐘調整心情 This is not a love song This is not a love song 幹嘛要醉到K歌都跟不上節拍幹嘛想吃回頭草當人家的備胎幹嘛讓自己掉進淚海放不開幹嘛以為失戀了全是自己活該太陽下山無精打采明天依舊再爬上來舊的不去新的不來壞的夢快點醒來 Wake up 我們呼吸的不是愛情 Break up 算甚麼大不了事情 Wake up 下一秒鐘調整心情別為了昨天浪費感情 Wake up 哭泣不是唯一的表情 Break up 都無法熄滅你的熱情 Wake up 多情不是等於濫情…