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Learn how to quickly boost your guitar playing skills with these easy tips, tricks and helpful hints from successful guitarist, instructor, author and producer, Marlene Hutchinson. Known for her popular Learn to Play Guitar in a Day! program, as seen by millions on PBS, and featured on NPR and CBS, Marlene has a wonderfully simple way of helping you move through your challenges and advance your guitar playing skills.
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The world's top podcast for banjo players, fans, and enthusiasts! Hosted by Keith Billik; listen to interviews with professional players, playing tips, and equipment discussions. Contact the show at pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com
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A community of guitar enthusiasts and their journey for the love of the instrument. For more cool guitar stories visit https://guitargavel.com or find us on Facebook and Twitter.
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Music videos dedicated to the guitar. Tutorial guitar videos and live concerts. A compilation of videos to learn guitar techniques. Learn blues and chords on guitar
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60 minutes of Folk, all commercial free, with no talking DJ between songs. All songs Creative Commons by-nc-sa 1.0 licensed from the record label that isn't evil: magnatune.com
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The Secrets of Getting Good On Guitar - FAST...
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60 minutes of Ambient, all commercial free, with no talking DJ between songs. All songs Creative Commons by-nc-sa 1.0 licensed from the record label that isn't evil: magnatune.com
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These are the lectures from Mr. Dixon's AWESOME AP World History class. Now you can take Mr. Dixon with you 24/7.. because he's just that cool =] Air guitar NOT included.
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Do More Cool Shit is spreading the good word of creativity and courage. It is all about collaborating and supporting other creatives Do More Cool Shit! I will share the best projects, chat with folks doing fun, creative stuff, and offer up challenges all in the hopes to motivate and inspire you to pick up a hammer, play the guitar, do whatever the heck you have always wanted to do. Something getting in your way? Let us exorcize that shit right out of your way. Creativity and courage is not m ...
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Interviews with creatives to explore creativity in music and the arts so that you can develop skills and become successful. We look at creativity through the lens of NLP, magic, and self-improvement and develop a map for creative thinking looking at the the arts as a healing force as well as a tool for self development.
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Artist and Technologist Amelia Winger-Bearskin interviews native and indigenous people who make cool things with new technologies.
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Basic Folk features honest conversations with folk musicians hosted by Cindy Howes, a well-versed public radio DJ, and singer/songwriter Lizzie No. While we’re not gassing up the banjo, fiddle, guitar and mandolin, Basic Folk approaches interviews with warmth, humor and insightful (invasive?) questions. This podcast fosters the folk community and showcases a genre that is often misunderstood. Our definition of “folk” is extremely broad, so you’ll hear interviews from Molly Tuttle, Ben Harper ...
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Wood. Metal. Circuitry. Speakers. The base components of the equipment that translates the melodies in your head and hands to the audience. From checking out the latest innovative designs to finding out the backstory behind legends and classics, join hosts Paul Berezetzky and Eric Lucero as they explore the ever-growing world of guitar and bass gear. They will review gear on-air and interview artists about the sounds that inspired them in the first place and how they created their signature ...
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Join hosts Lance Hill and Matt Morgan as they take a deep dive into Wilco's extensive catalog of songs. Along the way recurring themes from Wilco songs will be explored (death, religion, addiction, etc. - you know, just your casual everyday conversation topics). Lance and Matt will each select two songs that highlight that episode's theme and then discuss behind the scenes info as well as their own reactions to the songs. Laughs and insights will be had by all.
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Podcast by Escape Everything Studios
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Wondering what music instrumental is all about and whether you should invest in it? Check out my Tone podcast and learn about the different types of instrumental music and their benefits.
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Craig, Paula and Dave explore all things cool as kitschy from mid-century America, 1940s to the early 1970s. We talk about art, culture, architecture, entertainment, food, drink, you name it. Subscribe now and give us a great review!
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I'm the Hack of all Trades and a master of none. Welcome to my world of picking up new hobbies, learning new schools, and ultimately moving onto the next shiny item in the never ending world of cool gear. I always find myself diving head first into new hobbies only to abandon them shortly thereafter. Come along as I tell you all about the latest tech and gear and that leaves me broke but happy.
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David Wilson talks to people who are changing up their lives.
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Hey! We're BroVision, your one stop podcast for all things manly! We talk movies, tech, sports, music, and anything else bro-worthy! We're YouTube vloggers who get together and chat, so we thought we might as well broadcast it! Your Hosts: Brady: Teenager from Orlando. Runs a YouTube channel called Around Orlando Vlogs, which centers around the theme parks. He also does awesome guitar covers! Conner: Also from Orlando, Conner vlogs about music, his life, and most recently, theme parks. His c ...
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Weekly comedy podcast with Sam Landers and Michael Powers.
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You But Better is the #1 self-improvement podcast on the face of the planet. 10 billion downloads. 10 million lives changed. 10 thousand hi-fives from presidents, CEOs, and super-models. WARNING: This podcast may cause success, happiness, self-actualization, inspiration... and buying cool products! WARNING: This podcast will transform you into a BOSS! Featuring your hosts: Seph, the master of mindset. And Lex, the zen-philosopher of life hacking. Don't just be you. Be you but better.
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A lifelong performing musician, as a young boy, SiriusXM host Dean Baldwin was inspired by his mother’s musical talents and began learning his first guitar chords while still mastering the alphabet. Growing up with a deaf musician as a mother, Dean learned to listen to and analyze music in a unique way. In his teenage years, he developed a passion for the rock of the 1970s along with the metal and hair bands of the 1980s, while continuing to grow in his appreciation for a wide range of music ...
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Get all the latest Tips For Guitar Playing Success news and insights including upcoming episodes and other guitar happenings! In this month's newsletter Marlene describes November's upcoming episodes, plus you'll learn about a new innovative guitar design by Furch Guitars! Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial! Join our Guitar Tips Com…
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Gatsby, The Facebook Cat, and how to be a Superstar Model. In this episode, I talk to Gatsby via his ‘dad’ and agent Jeff Cooper about the handsome and thoughtful feline's Facebook and Instagram presence. The episode contains advice for budding social media stars, including stories of famous dogs. For great cat pictures and stories visit https://ww…
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Discover the benefits of Marlene’s latest Yo-Guitar video, featuring over 17 minutes of focused yoga exercises for your neck and shoulders. In this episode, Marlene shares how this extended session can help you ease tension, boost your guitar-playing comfort, and bring relaxation into your daily routine. Tune in to learn more about this new resourc…
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Edie Carey & Sarah Sample: remain Cool despite Comfort, Cajons and Dream Catchers, ep. 286
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Friends and collaborators, Edie Carey & Sarah Sample teamed up in 2014 for their first album Til the Morning: Lullabies and Songs of Comfort. The pair both had babies and were wanting to do a project that centered around calming music for both children and adults. They were shocked at the album's reception by adults (aka non-babies) who listened af…
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I woke up today and my wife told me the news. I went for a walk in the woods and found myself thinking about We Shall Overcome and singing it by myself surrounded by fallen leaves and pine trees. I put on Dawn Landes’ new album: The Liberated Woman’s Songbook, I thought about women of the past and how they found their strength. I started posting cl…
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Matt and Lance settle in for an honest conversation about America in light of the upcoming 2024 election.由Lance Hill & Matt Morgan
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Happy Halloween! In today’s festive episode, we’re diving into the classic hit "Monster Mash." Marlene will share the story behind this spooky song and break down how to play it using just four simple chords. Stick around, because she'll play it for you at the end of the episode. Get ready to add some fun to your Halloween celebrations! Start Your …
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We're starting with the end in our conversation with Kasey Anderson. On the pod, we've covered a lot of firsts; debut album, origin stories and the beginnings. Ever since I (lizzie) have known Kasey, his social media bio has been "gradually retiring songwriter." I'm always teasing him about "What does that mean? When are you going to retire?" Offic…
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How much time do you spend wading in your problem pool? Answer, too much. For many people this is the case but those that have learned and are actively working on this skill - solution based thinking can be so incredibly freeing. In this episode I challenge you to start working on your skill to become a solution based thinker. One great tool is to …
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Peter Neall, Men’s Work, Pilgrimage and Wellbeing. This is one of the interviews that I found so deep and engaging. Peter Neall is a walker of Pilgrimages both physical and metaphorical and as we talk, we go down some amazing rabbit holes about life and meaning. Awesome stuff. To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing a…
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Get ready to celebrate Halloween with a country twist! Here's three hauntingly fun country songs to play on guitar that will have you tapping your boots and getting into the Halloween spirit! In this episode, Marlene dives into the spooky spirit of the season as she explores Howlin' at the Moon by Hank Williams, Bones by Little Big Town, and Monste…
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Riffing on Life: Chuck Prophet talks Music, Surfing, and Storytelling with Mark Erelli, EP. 284
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Editor’s note: For this episode, we invited our friend Mark Erelli to interview Chuck Prophet. The two are familiar with each other's work through songwriting together for Mark's latest album Lay Your Darkness Down (2023). We're thrilled to welcome Mark back as guest host! Chuck Prophet has been a mainstay on the indie and Americana music scenes si…
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www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Brad Campbell began playing professionally when he was just a teenager, and went on to tour, record, and perform with bands such as Gary Adams & the Bluegrass Gentlemen, Wendy Smith & Blue Velvet, and finally landed his dream gig playing with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Brad is the very definition of hard-driving bluegr…
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Pull up a seat at the bonfire and lend an ear! We've got Marcus Nuccio on the pod today, "live" from the Chicago 'burbs. If you were at Solid Sound 2024, you likely saw Marcus drumming with Ratboys. Marcus also lends his talents to Chicago-based bands Pet Symmetry and What Gives.由Lance Hill & Matt Morgan
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A hygrometer can help you monitor both humidity and temperature in your guitar’s environment, but what should you do if those levels aren’t ideal? In this episode Marlene describes various solutions, including in-room humidifiers, guitar case humidifiers, and even a hybrid option that combines the best of both worlds. Here's the link for the Hygrom…
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Oh how I've longed to talk to Liv Greene. Every once in a while you come across a young artist that seems older and wiser than her 26 years. Liv's been giving me that impression since I met her in 2019 when she was at Club Passim waiting tables and breaking hearts on the stage at just 21 years. Ok enough about being young. Liv's been writing, study…
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How do you know when you have found THE "right" thing for you? Well in Matt's case he just did. No sleeping, no other thoughts, only one path forward with nothing to get in your way. This episode is packed with all kinds of amazing motivation and inspiration for you to get out there and do the thing you want to do at any age. Let's get it straight …
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Bobby Morrell, Pilgrim, Writer and Business Trainer Bob is back on the podcast, and we talk about the effect of walking a pilgrimage. The physical and mental benefits are great and we discuss the personal benefits that we have experienced. And Bob being a creative has turned this into a book … Here are some of the details This book gives you an hon…
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In some locations the trees are changing and the air is crisp, signs that fall has arrived. Why not celebrate the season with some autumn themed songs? In this episode Marlene will dive into three familiar fall inspired songs that are perfect to play on guitar! Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial! Join our Guitar Tips Community TODAY…
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The Oregon-bred indie folk music outfit Blind Pilot goes on a deep spiritual journal on their new album In the Shadow of the Holy Mountain (produced by Josh Kaufman). The music inspiration for frontman Israel Nebeker lay in his songwriting process. After struggling with writing for years (this is the first Blind Pilot album in 8 years), he set asid…
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Bar chords can be both fun and challenging to play, that's why it's important to learn effective strengthening techniques that will prepare your fingers, hands, wrists and forearms for this essential guitar skill. In this episode Marlene describes her latest Yo-Guitar video focused on strengthening those body parts to help you improve your bar chor…
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Amy Helm has had one of the most fascinating lives that any person can have. As you might have guessed from her famous last name, she comes from roots music royalty. Amy Helm is the daughter of Levon Helm, the beloved late drummer for the incredible groundbreaking Canadian American group The Band. She also continues to run and uphold the musical le…
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Get all the latest Tips For Guitar Playing Success news and insights including upcoming episodes and other guitar happenings! In this month's newsletter Marlene describes October's new episodes, plus she'll describe a beautiful new Martin Guitar design, and more! Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial! Join our Guitar Tips Community TOD…
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Play is an essential way in which to get some of your best work done. Go out for a walk, throw a frisbee, go to a theatre show instead of doing the dishes one night, you will thank yourself. You will feel that energy. The idea of playing at something new is even more interesting, the idea that we are challenging ourselves and learning is crucial. M…
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Guitar posture is your body's frame while you're holding your guitar and good guitar posture can make a difference in your music and comfort. In this episode I'll describe good guitar posture, some Yo-Guitar videos that can help you and posture improving ideas. Start Your YoGuitar Video Library Free 7-day Trial TODAY! Join our Guitar Tips Community…
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Looking back at her wildly successful and always adventurous career up to this point, it feels inevitable that Lisa Loeb was always going to be a songwriter and have a music career. But young Lisa probably could have done any creative job well. She grew up surrounded by music, yes, but she also had a passion for theater, and got her degree in compa…
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Welcome to Season 3! We're back with a very special episode featuring Spencer and Sammy Tweedy, sons of Jeff Tweedy and accomplished musicians in their own right. We cover everything from Wilco memories and influences to personal music projects. Follow Spencer at: https://spencertweedy.com/ IG: @spencertweedy Follow Sammy at: Bandcamp: sammytweedy.…
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Do you know the humidity level in the room where your guitar lives? What about in it's case? Learn how to accurately measure the humidity levels using a simple hygrometer. In this episode Marlene will dive into why humidity matters and how to measure it with her review of 5 easy-to-use hygrometers. Start Your YoGuitar Video Library Free 7-day Trial…
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Folk Music, Friendship, and Fountain Pens: Nerding out with Bruce Molsky & Darol Anger, ep. 29
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The names Bruce Molsky and Darol Anger have come up more often than not when talking to fiddlers on Basic Folk. The pair have single handedly mentored hundreds of our favorites in fiddle music at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Darol's online music school, music camps, festivals and more. Darol and Bruce joined us on the occasion of their newes…
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www.patreon.com/banjopodcast This episode is a new-and-improved remix of Episode #26 from May of 2019, featuring banjo phenom Jens Kruger. Jens is the longtime banjoist and composer with acclaimed bluegrass group The Kruger Brothers, and has inspired a generation of musicians with his dazzling, inventive, and soulful playing. He is also an innovato…
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Editor’s note: Basic Folk is pleased to introduce our listeners to one of our favorite podcasts by sharing an episode in our feed! Do you ever find yourself watching, reading, or listening to something truly amazing and wondering, “How did they do it?”. That's why we wanted to share an episode of American Masters: Creative Spark, the award-winning …
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Doubt can be a huge block for many creatives. Vince introduces us to the idea of a doubt door, how to identify when the door is present and what to do about kicking it open. Vince has been quickly building a great balance between play and work and is finding that MANY people are finding his approach to be a HUGE breath of fresh air. Vince is an ani…
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Get ready to rock out this September with three fantastic songs featuring "September" in the title and lyrics. Spoiler alert: one of these tunes is a breeze to play, while the other two offer more of a challenge. In this episode, Marlene will explore the backstory of each song and share her expert playing recommendations to help you tackle them all…
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Welcome to another edition of Folk Debate Club, our occasional debate series! To discuss Ambition vs Acceptance, we welcome our panel: music journalist Kim Ruehl, Basic Folk boss Cindy Howes, and yours truly Lizzie No. We would like to extend a very warm welcome to our special guests singer-songwriter Michaela Anne & producer Aaron Shafer-Haiss, al…
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YoGuitar is transforming guitar players' practice routines and playing sessions with its focus on reducing tension and enhancing flexibility! In this episode, Marlene introduces 8 videos from the YoGuitar Library and shares glowing feedback from guitarists who have experienced these positive effects firsthand. Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video L…
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In our episode with Wisconsin-born, New England based Jeffrey Foucault, we had a handful of questions for the singer-songwriter about his background: coffee, the midwest and Mark Twain wisdom. Then we talked about Billy Conway for more than an hour. Conway was Foucault's long-time partner in music, drummer and best friend who died from cancer in 20…
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Get all the latest Tips For Guitar Playing Success news and insights including upcoming episodes and other guitar happenings! In this month's newsletter Marlene describes September's new episodes and a unique songwriters panel that you can attend! Here's the She Rocks Pro Songwriter event link Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial! Joi…
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Expectations absolutely CAN suck, mainly because they can keep you in that stage or dreaming and idolizing the future for a very long time. Over time if we stay in that state long enough we can become dissatisfied with the now and the reality. We can become unhappy. Hell we can even become depressed. So how do we stop this? Well, we need to truly u…
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www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Johnny Baier is one of the world's foremost performers, entertainers, and educators of the 4-string tenor and plectrum banjos. A true virtuoso and student of the traditions of the instrument, Johnny lays down some serious knowledge for any of you unfamiliar with the 4-string banjo world! He is also the director of the A…
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With the dog days of summer upon us, keep those summer vibes going with these three country songs that have "summer" in the title! In this episode, Marlene will share three fun summer country songs you can easily play on your guitar. Join our Guitar Tips Community TODAY! Our next community jam session is 8/28 at 5 pm, don't miss out! Marlene's Guit…
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Throughout his music career, singer-songwriter Amos Lee has cultivated a large female fanbase and also owes a lot of his early start to Norah Jones (a female!). He's about to hit the road co-headlining with folk music and queer icons, The Indigo Girls. In our conversation, he talks about the atmosphere he's going for in concert and it's not a very …
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Jerry Stevenson Success Secrets for Musicians. Jerry returns to the podcast, and we look in depth at what makes a successful creative musician. The points raised work for any artist gleaned from many years of experience of working as a top guitarist. This gets very deep and very interesting, and I my opinion are the things not taught in college and…
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In just 7 days, the YoGuitar video library will be live! This unique new guitar player resource will be an invaluable tool to elevate your playing skills and boost your overall wellbeing. In this episode, Marlene will familiarize you with the YoGuitar video library, showing you how to make the most of this special guitar player resource. Join our G…
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Maya, Nina and Lyle de Vitry's life, beginning in Lancaster PA, has been music and family, music festivals with old-time music, songwriting and folk music. The de Vitry siblings (including sister Monica, currently teaching art in Western Mass) grew up amongst music and nature in their rural home and even had a family band called Old-Time Liberation…
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Editor’s note: Basic Folk is pleased to introduce our listeners to one of our favorite podcasts by sharing an episode in our feed! The Other 22 hours, hosted by singer/songwriter Michaela Ann and producer Aaron Shafer-Haisse, talks to fellow musicians about the helpful tools and routines the use to stay creative, inspired, and …
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Rachel Schneider is an incredibly talented artist who has built up a wonderful community, brings hilarity, passion, and wonderful teaching to life through her practice. I found Rachel a few years ago on twitch.tv/babe_rosss and it is always incredible experience being in there. I was so excited to have this conversation and to bring this conversati…
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Here's how to play the 3 of John Denver's most popular songs. They're easy to play, they get everyone in the sing-along mood and are great for jamming with your guitar playing friends. In this episode Marlene describes how to play Rocky Mountain High, Country Roads and Leaving on a Jet Plane, including the background of each song. Join our Guitar T…
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Sometimes it strikes me just how much power can emanate from a creative mind. Speaking with Denitia was one of those times. When the indie music artist comes across an unfamiliar musical concept, she goes “sponge mode” until she understands it. Then she seamlessly integrates it into her artistic vocabulary. This relentless curiosity and sense of pl…
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Unlock greater hand and finger flexibility and dexterity with this quick and effective 5-minute YoGuitar session. Give your hands and fingers the care they deserve, it can streamline your music flow! In this episode, Marlene guides you through a simple 5-minute YoGuitar practice with specialized yoga poses and mindful breathing techniques focusing …
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Anna Tivel and Jeffrey Martin have both released new albums in the past year that have knocked us right over. Living Thing is the most recent Anna Tivel singer-songwriter record and Thank God We Left the Garden being the Jeffrey Martin new album. Of all the singer-songwriter interviews and musician conversations we've done over the course of the po…
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