Join pro Guitar Instructors, Performers, Recording Artists and Session Musicians Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe as they talk all things Rock and Metal Guitar. They break down music and pop culture, as well as, learning guitar, guitar gear, performing and Rock guitar culture and history with the wit and insight of guys who have been players for decades. If your like Rock guitar, Rock music, Metal and Shredding this Podcast is a must listen!
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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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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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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!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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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!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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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!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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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!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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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!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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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!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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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!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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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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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!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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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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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!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we look at an extremely sunny set a data laid out by Fender's CEO. Time to start feeling upbeat about the future!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we are joined by Ex Aegis singer Jude Morgan to discuss how it seems that the most popular music is terrible, J-Lo and AI's impending art apocalypse. Check it out!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we react to the closing of Sam Ash, Watermelon Music and the impending demise of Guitar Center and ask if this is the end of the line for brick and mortar music retail!!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode we discuss the threat and promise of AI and its effect on music and the arts. Is there no hope left? Find out here!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode we explore what might cause a pop star to spend 20 million dollars of their own money to make and album. We also discuss the challenges of music marketing and musics place in pop culture.由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode we explore whether or not it is possible to age gracefully in the Rock world!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this epidsode we go over the code of conduct fro modern concert going!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode we talk about some new music that you need to hear. We also discuss how the challegnes of discovering great new artists in the I-Phone world!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast, we talk about whether every genre is doomed to eventually become niche, no matter how popular it is now.由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast, we talk about whether or not Rock should be family friendly or if controversy is critical to being a rocker.由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode we dissect the thought of guitarist Traci Guns when he talks about Kirk Hammett calling it a day creatively. What to do when legends sandbag it!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we talk about what it's like to love bands that everyone seems to hate and hate on bands that for some reason are universally loved. How to navigate it when you are on the wrong side of pop cultures norms.由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confinetial Podcast we take former Guitar World Editor to task for his thoughts on the 90's. Also, are band meet and greets worth the money? Listen to find out!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text On this episode we discuss whether or not YouTube actually makes life better for us guitar players. And if so, what is the best way to use this resource!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we examine the difference between being a Musician and a Celebrity. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore non Rock players all Rock Guitarists should check out! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode we take Esteban to task along with other guitar charlatans! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we track down those lost stars from yesteryear and see what they are up to! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode we explore exactly how many original members it takes for us to consider a band legit. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we revisit and learn more of what the kids are listening to and discuss, for no particular reason, why it is important to be a good musician!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we explore what it means to be a pro musician and talk about why it matters to support the art that you love!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we dive into guitar culture references that every guitarist must understand!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we go behind the curtain of writing and recording songs with songwriter and producer Jeffrey Wynne Prince to learn about the creative process!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode we explore what guitarists are overrated, what guitarists are underrated and which are just right rated!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode we look scientifically at what emotional impact certain band's music has on their listeners.由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode we grapple with the feeling of loving a song and yet never wanting to hear that song again!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text On this episode we talk about why make art when the likelihood of it breaking into the public spotlight is low and there is no money in it. We also talk about how the rise of AI will affect artists going forward.由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text On this episode we go right at the misunderstanding that shredding on guitar is devoid of feeling. We talk about what it really means when we say playing with feel!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode we review the Queensryche show from the Digital Noise Alliance tour and go into why guitar solos are so very important!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode we decide whether or not there is any kind of rock that isn't considered Dad rock!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode we visit the newsroom to explore some of the latest headlines in the guitar world!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text This week we interview Heaven's Edge guitarist Reggie Wu and talk about his influences on guitar, the bands early days, teaching and the new Heaven's Edge record!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode we try to define what it means to be a beginner, intermediate and advanced player. We also explore what kind of skill set should be associated with each level and how to get there!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode we explore the challenges of navigating the music scene in 2023 and explore how life has changed since we were young players.由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode we welcome special guest Rusty Cooley and get his perspective on playing and teaching music, his thoughts on the importance of gear and his current projects.由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode we get the low down on Edge of paradise guitarist Dave Bates career, recording approach, gear and memories of attending GIT on this episode of Rock Guitar Confidential.由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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Send us a text In this episode we explore whether or not it matters if the band touring as your favorite band has 1 or no original members. Is this a cause for outrage? Or is it just the cost of hearing classic tunes live? We discuss!由Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
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