Best Gabriel Santiago Podcasts (2025)

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Data Centers and Local Control: Protecting Cumberland County’s Land, Water, and Future 56:34

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Across Pennsylvania, and especially here in Cumberland County, conversations about data centers are no longer abstract or far-off. They're showing up on township agendas, zoning maps, and sometimes—quietly—right in our own backyards. These decisions, often made in small rooms on weeknights, have enormous consequences for our water, our land, our en…

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50 Years After the Edmund Fitzgerald | A Conversation with Bruce Lynn 54:54

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Names of the men It's been fifty years since the SS Edmund Fitzgerald was lost in Lake Superior during a snow squall. Gordon Lightfoot's song "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" made the ship infamous. Lightfoot wrote the song because he felt the boat and its crew were not being honored the way they should have been. My guest on this episode is Execut…

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How to Buy a Home With No Money Down 13:34

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What if the only thing standing between you and homeownership… isn't money at all? In this episode of The Mortgage Athlete Podcast, Tracy and Tom uncover a little-known path to homeownership through Planet Home Lending's Down Payment Assistance Program (DPA). Forget what you've heard… no, you don't need 20% down, and no, DPA programs don't have to …

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How To Remove The Contingency and Close Faster! 21:08

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What if you could sell your current home, buy your dream home, and skip the stress of a double move, all in under a month? In this episode of The Mortgage Athlete Podcast, Tracy Hayes and Tom Reber unveil the inner workings of the Purchase Edge program, a home-lending playbook that turns "maybe" into "move-in ready." Tom shares the captivating stor…

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Exploring Two Wild Worlds: From Appalachia to Africa 42:12

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From the Appalachian Trail to the African savanna, this episode explores what it means to live between two wild worlds. Each year, military veteran, Brian N. Johnson leaves his home in the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee and travels to Kenya to lead safaris, capture wildlife through his lens, and share the powerful rhythm of life where lions hun…

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Uncovering the Hidden Power of Zoning 33:24

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Estate Planning and Wealth Advisors 38:38

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What's more costly—paying for proper estate planning today, or leaving your family to fight it out in court tomorrow? In this episode of The Mortgage Athlete Podcast, Tracy Hayes and Tom Reber welcome estate and tax attorney Robert Daugustinis joins Tracy Hayes and Tom Reber on the Mortgage Athlete Podcast to demystify the world of estate planning.…

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What Remains: Autumn, Memory, and Meaning 12:03

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Why does autumn feel like a story we're living inside? In What Remains: Autumn, Memory, and Meaning, Christine weaves poetry (Keats, George Eliot), paintings (Van Gogh, Millais), and music (Neil Diamond's "September Morn," Mumford & Sons' "October Skies") with the psychology of nostalgia—how scent, colder air, and seasonal change stir memory, belon…

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Love Letters, War, and the Story That Wouldn’t Let Go 43:05

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What happens when a box of forgotten World War I love letters sparks a story too powerful to stay hidden? In this episode, author Patti Stockdale shares her twenty-year journey of transforming family history into historical fiction, marked by hope, faith, and perseverance. From balancing romance and history on the page to overcoming rejection and f…

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William Thompson: The Forgotten First Colonel of the U.S. Army 43:03

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Before Washington crossed the Delaware… before the victory at Yorktown… there was William Thompson In June 1775, this frontier fighter from Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, became the very first colonel of the United States Army—leading an elite Rifle Battalion whose skill, precision, and daring helped shape America's fight for independence. Most A…

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From True Crime to Thriller Fiction: A Conversation with Journalist and Author John Luciew 59:56

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What happens when a journalist who’s spent decades covering real-life crime turns to fiction to tell the stories that linger? In this compelling episode of The Wandering Pen Podcast, host Christine Musser sits down with award-winning Patriot-News journalist and thriller novelist John Luciew. John shares how his investigative reporting on the chilli…

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Gabriel Santiago: Top Atlanta Mortgage Loan Officer 30:13

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What would happen if every buyer had access to zero-down, no-MI VA-style loans? In this episode of The Mortgage Athlete Podcast, Tracy Hayes and Tom Reber welcome veteran mortgage expert Gabriel Santiago from Atlanta. The trio unpacks the current market outlook, including predictions for Fed rate cuts, and how dipping interest rates could spark ano…

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Carrying the Thread: A Lifetime of Love, Loss, & What Remains 34:32

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n this solo episode, Christine Musser opens her heart to share a personal story of profound grief, layered over decades—the loss of her only sister, her middle brother at age 15, and her husband of 43 years. What begins as a reflection on loss becomes a compassionate offering to others walking the same path. Christine explores what it means to carr…

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The Mortgage Athlete Podcast 23:31

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What if the deal you're about to walk away from just needed the right person to unlock its hidden potential? In this episode of The Mortgage Athlete, Tracy Hayes and co-host Tom Reber puts a spotlight on Jeromy Peters, a legendary loan officer in Northeast Florida known for closing deals others deem impossible. Jeromy shares the behind-the-scenes s…

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Confessional Poetry & Private Pain: From Sylvia Plath to Etheridge Knight 23:20

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What happens when poetry dares to tell the truth? This episode of The Wandering Pen dives into the raw, revealing world of confessional poetry—a groundbreaking literary genre born in postwar America that redefined poetic voice, vulnerability, and truth-telling. Hosted by writer and educator Christine Musser, this 30-minute literary exploration trac…

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The Power of Storytelling: Join the Journey to 1,000 Listens 8:04

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What makes a story worth preserving? This episode reflects on the power of oral storytelling, honoring the guests who’ve shared their voices on The Wandering Pen Podcast. Christine shares her vision, her gratitude, and her mission to reach 1,000 listens by July 31—one story at a time. Join the journey, press play, and pass it on. Featuring episode …

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Solo Travel, Grief, and the Camino de Santiago: A Healing Pilgrimage 41:03

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What happens when you walk 500 miles alone—carrying nothing but a backpack and the weight of grief? This episode explores the transformative power of pilgrimage, the search for renewal after loss, and the unexpected healing found on the Camino de Santiago. Christine Musser talks with author and artist Maryanna Gabriel about her book Walking the Cam…

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From Covered Bridges to Cold Cases: Finding Story in the Shadows 56:00

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What stories lie beneath forgotten headstones, behind the silence of a covered bridge, or along the curve of an old back road? In this episode of The Wandering Pen Podcast, we meet a historian, folklorist, and storyteller who’s made it his mission to uncover Pennsylvania’s forgotten past—one cemetery, mystery, and legend at a time. Together, we exp…

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The Sacred Land Beneath Our Feet: Echoes of the Endless Mountains 12:03

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In this poetic solo episode of The Wandering Pen Podcast, host Christine Musser invites listeners into a world before paved roads and power lines—a time when the Endless Mountains were sacred ground to the Iroquois, Lenape, Delaware, and Shawnee peoples. Through mist and memory, rain and rhythm, Christine reflects on the spirit trails, sacred water…

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Between Verses and Translations: Nancy Jean Ross on Crafting Literary Bridges 45:44

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Join Christine Musser as she delves into the creative and academic worl of Nancy Jean Ross, a distinguished poet and literary translator. Our conversation unravels the intricate tapestry of Nancy’s work, where poetry, research, and translation converge to preserve and celebrate female voices across cultures and eras. Nancy shares her journey from t…

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Writing from the Wild: Cynthia O’Neil on Horses, Land, and Living Between Worlds 1:04:55

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In this heartfelt episode of The Wandering Pen Podcast, Christine Musser sits down with writer Cynthia O’Neil. From the moss-covered hills of Western North Carolina, Cynthia shares her journey as a triracial writer, her deep bond with horses, and how land, resilience, and ancestral memory shape her voice. Together, they explore Cynthia’s roots in M…

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From Vulnerability to Voice: A Personal Reflection & Future Glimpse 10:23

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In this heartfelt solo episode, host Christine Musser pauses to reflect on the growth, gratitude, and genuine connection that have defined the first 21 episodes of The Wandering Pen. What began as a podcast rooted in vulnerability and storytelling has blossomed into a meaningful space for authors, historians, artists, and everyday people to share t…

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History, Heritage & Nonconformity: Anne Deeter Gallaher Reflects on Her Roots 33:34

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Today’s episode tells the story of a trailblazing Pennsylvania family who challenged expectations and left a powerful legacy. Based in the Harrisburg area during the early 1900s, this family defied societal norms: a mother who began a professional singing career at 50, a daughter who became one of the highest-earning women of her time and later led…

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The Power of Grit: Mari Sandoz’s Legacy as the Story Catcher of the Plains 56:43

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In this episode of The Wandering Pen, host Christine Musser welcomes historian and author Shannon D. Smith, President of the Mari Sandoz Heritage Society, for a compelling conversation about the life, work, and enduring legacy of Mari Sandoz—one of the most powerful voices of the American High Plains. Born in 1896 in a sod house in northwest Nebras…

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Resilience and the Writer’s Journey: Julie Burtinshaw on Grief and Renewal 58:10

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In this heartfelt episode, author Julie Burtinshaw joins host Christine Musser to explore the healing power of writing through personal loss and life’s most challenging moments. Julie opens up about her journey back to writing after deep grief, sharing how creativity can be both a refuge and a path to renewal. Together, Christine and Julie reflect …

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Reading Albert O. Hirschman with Santiago Gerchunoff 20:27

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In this episode of Research at the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy, host Yanina Welp and guest Santiago Gerchunoff speak about Santiago’s personal encounter with the Hirchman’s contributions to social sciences and humanities. Santiago Gerchunoff teaches Political Theory at Madrid Carlos III University and specializes in the study of historical…

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Navigating Environmental Justice at Sea through Ethnographic Ways of Knowing with Jennifer Telesca 17:11

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In this episode of Research at the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy, host Laura Bullon Cassis and guest Jennifer Telesca dive into the heart of environmental justice through an ethnographic lens. This episode unpacks the intersections of human-environment relationships, global ocean governance, and the politics of extinction. It delves into the…

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Speaking of Harmony - Episode 66 | Anatomy of a Song - All The Things You Are 34:48

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Here it is guys! The podcast is back! I finally was able to get back into a schedule to make these videos. Excited to be doing another breakdown type episode, this one about the latest video - my arrangement of the classic All The Things You Are. Since a lot of people messaged me wanting a breakdown of the arrangement, I did an extensive one! I'm r…

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Bayesian Reasoning with Tasha Fairfield 23:49

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On this second episode of our miniseries on methods Matias Lopez discusses methodology with special guest Tasha Fairfield. Together they will delve into methodological debates, bayesian reasoning, and explain the many approaches in methodology. Join them as they discuss how statistical reasoning can help qualitative case studies…

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Gabriel Sterling on Swiss democracy 8:45

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On the occasion of the visit of Gabriel Sterling, elections manager for the U.S. state of Georgia, to the Graduate Institute during the 2021 Geneva Democracy Week, AHCD Executive Director Christine Lutringer invites him to share his thoughts about Swiss democracy from an American perspective.By Laura bullon-cassis, Christine Lutringer, Michelle Olguin, Gabriel Sterling

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Trespassing Methods in Political Research 19:29

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On this episode of Research at the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy, Matias Lopez and Jake Bowers Political Science and Statistics and NCSA at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign discuss methodology in depth. How can methodology change research? Is there a better way to settle the debates? Or is there a way to strike a balance and ad…

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Civic-Tech with Christopher Larraz part 2 16:39

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This episode of the Research at the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy podcast continues the conversation on civic technologies for a second part to our miniseries on civic-tech and societal change. The recent rise in civic activism and public engagement in various countries has been tied with the digital age, and social media in particular. Acti…

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Civic-Tech with Christopher Larraz pt. 1 12:35

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The newest episode of theResearch at the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracypodcast brings a first for this project, miniseries. This particular miniseries on technologies and democracy will delve into the world of civic technologies throughout this, and future episodes. Jerôme Duberry, Lecturer and senior Researcher at the Albert Hirschman Centre…

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Fear and empathy in fieldwork 15:14

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Rebecca Tapscott Ph.D. visiting lecturer at the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy joins Anastasia Shesterinina Ph.D. to discuss fieldwork, fear, and empathy. Together they will reflect on their experiences and Tapscott’s new book Arbitrary States Social Control and Modern Authoritarianism in Museveni's Uganda. Find out more about the book here: …

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Discovering the Possible: The surprising world of Albert Hirschman 16:23

4y ago16:23

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Luca Meldolesi, Professor of Economic and Financial Policy at the University of Naples is also one of the foremost authorities on Albert Hirschman's work and legacy. On this episode of Research at the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy, Professor Meldolesi reflects on Albert Hirschman's work but also on what it means for the future, what is left …

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Introducing Research at the Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy 1:42

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What does research in democracy in the 21st century look like? How can we study a political system that is under constant challenge? For years, the Albert Hirschman Centre for Democracy has pioneered a collaborative approach that draws on the views of its namesake – Albert O. Hirschman – and now shares it with listeners in podcast form. Transgressi…

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Speaking of Harmony - Ep.65 | 2021 Album Launch 8:24

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Hi everyone, it's here! the 2021 album launch - My newest record upright is out and I couldn't be happier! Lots of work went into this and I will share a bit of that with you all here. But if you want the full picture you can only see it when you get the special edition CD (links below), with an array of exclusive content designed only for this rel…

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Speaking of Harmony - Ep.64 | Chord Duality 29:55

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Why do these chords sound so good? That's a great question. In this episode I'm gonna attempt to answer that - by looking at this particular chord and how it works differently for different contexts. So many cool outcomes can be explored here however you look at this chord. Fun!Let me know what you think!…

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Speaking of Harmony - Episode 63 | Anatomy of a Song - All I Need Jacob Collier 24:15

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You asked, you shall receive! a deep insight on the All I Need Challenge by the great Jacob Collier. That's what we are covering on this episode of the podcast, in the anatomy of a song series. A full breakdown on what my approach was blowing over these changes, few tips on how to deal with those chords and some insights on groove as well. Fun Time…

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Speaking of Harmony - Episode 62 | Anatomy of a Song - Christmas Time is Here 21:26

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A lot of you have asked: How did I Orchestrate Christmas Time is Here, the gorgeous Vince Guaraldi classic! That's what's gonna be answered on today's Podcast Series, Anatomy of a Song! I'm gonna dive in the process of recording the arrangement, orchestration choices, form, flow, drama and things like that. I hope you get a lot of info from this ep…

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Speaking of Harmony - Episode 61 | Walking Bass 36:12

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All right, some of my Patrons at Patreon (and some of you guys in the comments as well) have been asking me about walking bass for the past couple weeks after the straight ahead jazz Christmas songs videos I posted recently, This is a more comprehensive breakdown of how I approach walking bass lines for guitar. For me it's all about the bass! I'm s…

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Speaking of Harmony - Episode 60 | Anatomy of a Song - Upright 17:20

5y ago17:20

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All right gang! Here's the new podcast episode, another Anatomy of a Song one where I do a full breakdown of the just released new single Upright. Enjoy!By Gabriel Santiago

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Speaking of Harmony - Episode 59 | Anatomy of a Song - Giant Steps 26:39

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Playing Giant Steps on guitar was always quite a challenge for me. The "go-to" tune when it comes to master your technique, harmonic and improvisation skills. Having played it so much and for so many years, I slowly developed a really far out take on this classic with my group back a few years ago. When it was the time to record my then new album (…

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Speaking of Harmony - Episode 58 | Anatomy of a Song - Displaced Tiles 19:22

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You have been asked for more anatomy of a song videos and here we go - You ask you shall receive! On today's episode of the Speaking of Harmony Podcast we are going to take a look at my composition "Displaced Tiles", really breaking it down and going through the compositional process and how things developed naturally. I really hope you guys liked …

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Speaking of Harmony - Episode 57 | Anatomy of a Song - Gimme5 31:16

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How's a song composed? So many processes, many possibilities that are hard to quantify. With this Anatomy of a Song, I'm breaking down the process behind the composing of my latest single, Gimme5, who was officially released yesterday. I'm sharing the initial thoughts, the first glamour of an idea, how it gets developed and turned into a concise pi…

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Speaking of Harmony - Episode 56 | Improve your Fluidity 19:18

5y ago19:18

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I get asked all the time about fluidity and transitioning throughout the fingerboard with ease and on a smooth way. In this episode of the podcast I go into showing a strategy you can use to improve your fluidity on the instrument and improve the way you develop your lines and the harmonic progressions you have to deal with on a tune. Let me know y…

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Speaking of Harmony - Episode 55 | Implied Harmony 15:05

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In this episode of the podcast I address a common concept that I use to create harmony without the vertical aspect of the chord structures - What I call Implied Harmony, when the notion of harmony is achieved by way of only layer against the other, through any kind of voice movement (parallel, oblique etc) or also via repeated/ostinato figures, whi…

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Speaking of Harmony - Episode 54 | Top 5 Mistakes on Samba Guitar 13:56

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In this episode I talk about the top 5 common mistakes I see guitarists do while playing samba on guitar. Those are very foundation-based ones and I believe with some better understanding of the fundamentals of the style they can be easily corrected. Have you guys encountered some of these in your playing? How are you working on them? Let me know i…

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Speaking of Harmony - Episode 53 | Avoided Notes 15:33

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You've probably read somewhere that you should avoid certain notes while playing certain chords or avoid landing in a certain note while working on your scales right? Yeah, we all heard that. But as I don't get tired of stressing, it's all predicated on CONTEXT. Context matters. And that's what we're covering in this video - displaying examples tha…

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Speaking of Harmony - Episode 52 | Come back & Gift 14:39

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In this episode I'm showing these two chords - both subdominants - which have the same notes and the exact same voicings and are labeled differently. Enjoy!By Gabriel Santiago