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Bluegrass Unlimited's PodcastBluegrass Unlimited Podcast with Danielle YotherThis week we feature guitar player, singer and songwriter Danielle Yother. Danielle is a very talented flatpicking guitar player who came to the attention of the flatpicking world about ten years ago at a very young age. Now she is performing with the band The Wilder Flower and they have a new album out. We talk with Danielle about the band, her guitar picking and her songwriting. We'll also play some cuts from the new recording.
2025-07-181h 09
Bluegrass Jam Along InterviewsCelebrating Norman Blake's 'Whiskey Before Breakfast' with Bob MinnerMy guest this week is Bob Minner and we're celebrating one of the most iconic flatpicking records of all time - Norman Blake's 'Whiskey Before Breakfast'.We chat about Bob first hearing this record and why he loves it so much; its place in the flatpicking repertoire; the gear Norman used (including guitars, picks and even string gauges!) and we go through the record track by track.Not only that, Bob phoned Norman before we did the interview specifically to ask him about the songs and tunes he picked for the record and...
2025-05-281h 20
Bluegrass Jam AlongCelebrating Norman Blake's 'Whiskey Before Breakfast' with Bob MinnerMy guest this week is Bob Minner and we're celebrating one of the most iconic flatpicking records of all time - Norman Blake's 'Whiskey Before Breakfast'.We chat about Bob first hearing this record and why he loves it so much; its place in the flatpicking repertoire; the gear Norman used (including guitars, picks and even string gauges!) and we go through the record track by track.Not only that, Bob phoned Norman before we did the interview specifically to ask him about the songs and tunes he picked for the record and where he...
2025-05-281h 21
Sisters In SongEpisode 79: Interview with Rebecca Frazier In this episode, we had a great time talking with Rebecca Frazier about her latest release “Boarding Windows in Paradise , “ her obsession with flatpicking, and taking care ofyourself in a self-loving way. She also schools us on what flatpicking is!
Grounded in her roots as a native Virginian, bluegrass trailblazer Rebecca Frazier found herselfreawakening to a whole new journey of inspiration and invention. For the flatpicking luminary, who achieved notoriety in the music world as the first woman ever to appear on the cover of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine, that creative rebirth turned into her most captivatingwork yet: BOARDI...
2025-01-3031 min
The Mandolins and Beer PodcastThe Mandolins and Beer Podcast #253 Dan Miller (Bluegrass Unlimited)Episode Notes
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This week on the podcast, I welcome Dan Miller. Dan is the editor of Bluegrass Unlimited magazine but before that, he was responsible for the world renowned Flatpicking Guitar Magazine! He also was in the podcast game way ahead of most people! Dan has spoken to all the legends and is just a great guy to talk with!
Also, Dan is offering listeners $15 off a Bluegrass Unlimited subscription by using the promo code BEERS ! So head to t...
2025-01-241h 10
Bluegrass Unlimited's PodcastBluegrass Unlimited Podcast with Mark CosgroveThis week we feature guitar player Mark Cosgrove. Mark is a national flatpicking guitar champion who has toured with musicians like Jerry Douglas and Liz Meyer and, most recently, he spent 12 years on the road with David Bromberg and has performed and recorded with many others, including his own band called Good Medicine. Mark has also produced a number of solo albums over the years and is recognized as one of the heroes of flatpicking guitar.
2024-11-2856 minThe Mandolins and Beer PodcastThe Mandolins and Beer Podcast #240 Rebecca FrazierEpisode Notes
To Pre Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl)
My guest this week on the podcast is Rebecca Frazier. Grounded in her roots as a native Virginian, bluegrass trailblazer Rebecca Frazier found herself reawakening to a whole new journey of inspiration and invention. For the flatpicking luminary, who achieved notoriety in the music world as the first woman ever to appear on the cover of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine, that creative rebirth turned into her most captivating work yet: BOARDING WINDOWS IN PARADISE, releasing Sept. 13 on C...
2024-10-041h 00
Podcast With Marcel feat. Hayes GriffinInside the National Flatpicking Championships feat. Andy HatfieldIn this transmission, we traverse the storied paths of Midwestern bluegrass, spotlighting the Osborne Brothers' cosmic resonance within the region's deep musical tapestry. Amidst the vast plains of Winfield, Kansas, we encounter the enigmatic Walnut Valley National Guitar Flatpicking Championships, a nexus where astral improvisations reverberate across the heartland's soul. Join us for a journey through the harmonious intersection of tradition, innovation, and the endless skies of Midwestern bluegrass history!
2024-03-1539 min
The Travis Book Happy HourEpisode 24: Beppe GambettaThis episode is brought to you by Thompson Guitars and is presented by Americana Vibes and The Bluegrass Situation as part of the BGS Podcast Network. You can dive into all things roots music anytime at thebluegrasssituation.com When the opportunity to host Beppe Gambetta on the Happy Hour came up, I jumped on it. Beppe’s a legend and has a totally unique flatpicking voice. An ambassador for flatpicking around the world and for Italian music in the States, he’s also incredibly charming. Beppe’s a disciple of Doc Watson and this being t...
2023-07-241h 12
Acoustic GuitarDoc Watson MemoriesTo celebrate 100 years of Arthel Lane “Doc” Watson, we invited 11 distinguished guests to share their stories and reflect on his legacy. You'll hear from a range of talented musicians, producers, and makers—including bluegrass titan Peter Rowan, monumental mandolinist Sierra Hull, flatpicking ace David Grier, and more. From poignant memories to laugh-out-loud moments, we explore this great guitarist’s far-reaching and enduring influence on roots music and our lives.Support the show:Join our community on PatreonMake a one-time donation on PayPalLeave a review on Apple Podcasts (This helps other guitarists find the show and helps us. We r...
2023-05-1736 min
Acoustic Tuesday | Guitar Routine Show5 Exercises to Level Up Your Flatpicking ★ Acoustic Tuesday 281Whether you identify as a purist or you're curious about this technique, flatpicking can take your playing to the next level.
In this video, we dive into the fascinating world of flatpicking and explore the techniques that make this style of guitar playing so popular.
We'll discuss the best ways to explore this incredible technique. I'll guide you through essential flatpicking aspects like alternate picking, crosspicking, and flatpicking runs, providing detailed instruction and practical tips to help you master these skills.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced guitarist, this video is the p...
2023-03-0637 min
The Flatpicking Pilgrim's ProgressWelcome to the Flatpicking Pilgrim's PodcastMeet Gary Furr as he welcome us to The Flatpicking Pilgrim's Podcast! "This will probably be a little bit lighter than a lot of stuff going on outthere these days, but there's enough whackadoodles in Congress and on the internet to saturate that market. Our stories are who we are-- and theykeep reminding us who we are.I'm going to let truth just sort of rise up out of the stories and insights that havefound me. Some of them are unbearably sad and a lot of them are uproariously funny and s...
2023-01-0207 min
The Fretboard Journal Guitar PodcastTyler GrantNational Flatpicking Champion and Grant Farm founder Tyler Grant joins us on the Fretboard Journal Podcast this week. We chat about the fascinating world of flatpicking guitar competitions and the strategies Tyler employed to win them, the formation of Grant Farm and his new duo record with Robin Kessinger, Kanawha County Flatpicking. This episode is sponsored by Retrofret Vintage Guitars.
2018-09-2555 min
Flatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 61 with Roberto Dalla VecchiaIn this edition Dan Miller talks with Italian flatpicker Roberto Dalla Vecchia. Dan met with Roberto recently at his home in Vicenza, Italy, and talked about his many recordings, his two books that Flatpicking Guitar Magazine have published, the time he has spent teaching at Steve Kaufman’s flatpick camps, and his teaching and performing in Italy.
2016-11-1028 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 60 with Tim May and Pat FlynnIn this podcast our good friend Tim May interviews Pat Flynn. Many of you will know Pat from his years with the New Grass Revival, his involvement in many studio projects in Los Angeles and Nashville, his touring and recording as a solo artist, or his popular flatpicking instructional video. In this podcast Tim is talking with Pat about his new CD titled "reNew." This is the third recording in a trilogy of Pat Flynn CDs. The first two CDs were titled "reQuest" and "reVision." You will also get to hear a cut from the new CD.
2014-12-0720 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 59 with Eli WestIn this podcast Flatpicking Guitar Magazine editor Dan Miller caught up with Eli West at the Grand Targhee Music Camp back in August of 2014. Eli was featured in the November/December 2012 issue of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine. Since that time he has continued to perform and record with his musical partner Cahalen Morrison, but he is also now involved with Jayme Stone's Lomax Project. Dan and Eli talk about this new project and more during their visit and you'll get to hear a cut from his newest CD with Cahalen. I hope you enjoy this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar...
2014-10-0526 min
Flatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #59, featuring an interview with Eli West.In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast Dan Miller interviews Roy Andrade. Please visit this podcast
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2014-10-0400 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #58, featuring an interview with Roy Andrade.In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast Dan Miller interviews Roy Andrade. Please visit this podcast
at http://www.flatpick.libsyn.com
2014-09-0500 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 58 with Roy AndradeWelcome you to the another edition of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine's podcast. In the podcast Flatpicking Guitar Magazine editor Dan Miller will be talking with Roy Andrade. Roy is an assistant professor at East Tennessee State University. He and Doc Watson's daughter Nancy have released an incredible 4 CD set of Doc Watson material along with a 73-page hard bound book that tells the story of the Watson family and the tunes that are on the CDs. The project is titled "Milestones: Legends of The Doc Watson Clan." The large majority of this material was recorded at the Watson home by eith...
2014-09-0526 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 57 with Thomas SneedIn this edition of our podcast Flatpicking Guitar Magazine editor Dan Miller will be talking with Thomas Sneed, the Director of the Grand Targhee Music Camp. The Grand Targhee Camp is one of the best music camps that you could select this summer because the instruction is superb, the shows are awesome, the jamming is great, the food is top notch, and up at 8000 feet on the western slope of the Grand Teton mountains, you couldn't ask for a better setting. The man who makes it all possible is Thomas Sneed. In this podcast Dan and Thomas talk about his...
2014-06-0416 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #57, featuring an interview with Thomas Sneed.In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast Dan Miller interviews Thomas Sneed. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2014-06-0300 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #56, featuring an interview with George Shuffler.In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast Dan Miller interviews George Shuffler. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2014-05-0400 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 56 with George Shuffler In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine podcast we are remembering bluegrass guitar legend George Shuffler. George passed away at his home in Valdese, North Carolina, on April 7th, 2014 just shy of his 89th birthday. In this podcast Flatpicking Guitar Magazine editor Dan Miller will share with you pieces of an interview that he conduct with George Shuffler at Merlefest in April of 1997. You will also hear George cross pick the tune "Will You Miss Me."
2014-05-0416 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #55, featuring an interview with Nick DiSebastian.In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast Dan Miller interviews Nick DiSebastian. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2014-01-1800 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 55 with Nick DiSebastianIn this podcast Flatpicking Guitar Magazine editor Dan Miller talks with Nick DiSebastian. Nick is now offering a transcription service through the flatpick.com website and will talk with him about this service. Nick is also getting ready to release a new CD. We'll talk with Nick about this CD and ask him about the private instruction he offers in Nashville. We'll also get to hear a previously recorded version of the title cut that Nick recorded with banjo player Kyle Tuttle.
2014-01-0417 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 54 with Steve KaufmanIn this podcast Flatpicking Guitar Magazine editor Dan Miller talks with Mr. Flatpick himself, Steve Kaufman. Steve was featured on the cover of the very first issue of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine seventeen years ago, and has been a regular columnist ever since. In this podcast Dan and Steve talk about Steve's workshops, his Acoustic Music Camp, and his decision to come out of retirement and enter the National Flatpicking Guitar Championship. You'll also get to hear Steve pick a tune with another national champion flat picker, Mark Cosgrove.
2013-10-0728 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #54, featuring an interview with Steve Kaufman.In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast Dan Miller interviews Steve Kaufman. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2013-10-0600 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 53 with Grant Gordy
In this podcast Flatpicking Guitar Magazine editor Dan Miller talks to Grant Gordy, the current guitar player for the David Grisman Quintet. Grant was featured in two previous issues of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine. He first appeared in the July/August 2008 issue and then he appeared on our cover in the Sept/Oct 2011 issue. Since that time he has moved from Colorado to New York and is involved in a number of musical projects. Dan talked with Grant at the Grand Targhee Music Camp about his current projects and Grant played an improvised tune for our listeners to enjoy.
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2013-08-2816 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #53, featuring an interview with Grant Gordy.In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast Dan Miller interviews Grant Gordy. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2013-08-2800 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 52 with Beppe GambettaIn this podcast Flatpicking Guitar Magazine editor Dan Miller talks with Italian flatpicking Maestro Beppe Gambetta. Originally from Genoa, Italy, Beppe now owns a second home in New Jersey and spends at least half of the year in the United States. In celebration of his new American home, Beppe has just released a new CD titled "The American Album." In this podcast, Dan talks with Beppe about his new CD and then play you a cut from the album.
2013-06-2721 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #52, featuring an interview with Beppe Gambetta.In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast Dan Miller interviews Beppe Gambetta. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2013-06-2600 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 51 - Flatpicking SongsIn this podcast we are going to try something a little different. As you may know, in all of our previous podcasts, we've interviewed flatpicking guitar players and then provided one tune from our interview subject. We're not going to be interviewing anyone this time, we are just going to play you a bunch of music that has come into our office recently so that you sit back and enjoy some fine flatpicking music. All of the artists who I'll be featuring in this podcasts have been highlighted in flatpicking guitar magazine over the years. If you hear someone that...
2013-05-3022 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #51, featuring new flatpicking music.In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast Dan Miller spins new flatpicking music. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2013-05-3000 min
Guitar Lessons by FreeGuitarVideos.comFlatpicking Lead-In RunsFlatpicking Lead-In Runs by David Ellis is a free video lesson for bluegrass guitar. We will learn seven different beginner level runs to use while switching chords. Get the tab at http://www.freeguitarvideos.com/FP/lead-in-runs.html<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/beginner/~4/4D2cbpb4-Mg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
2013-05-0800 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 50 with Ron Block
In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine podcast Dan Miller talks with Ron Block, most famously known as a member of Alison Krauss and Union Station. In addition to his work with Union Station, Ron has produced two solo CDs and is getting ready to release a third sometime this year. He has also recently released an instructional project for guitar, which is a 3-hour two DVD set (available at www.flatpickingmercantile.com). In this interview Ron and Dan talk about some of Ron's ideas relating to practice and getting a full and rich sound when soloing, and you will...
2013-03-3035 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #50, featuring an interview with Ron Block.In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast Dan Miller talks with Ron Block. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2013-03-3000 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #49, featuring an interview with Mark Cosgrove.In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast Dan Miller talks with Mark Cosgrove. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2013-02-2500 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 49 with Mark CosgroveIn this podcast Dan Miller talks with the 1995 National Flatpicking Guitar Champion, Mark Cosgrove. They talk about Mark's current job with the David Bromberg quartet and how he approaches his improvised solos on stage with that band. They also talk about Mark's latest FGM Records CD "Unencumbered," and his work on the road with the Depue Brothers. Plus, you'll get to hear a cut off of Mark's "Unencumbered" CD - the great old fiddle tune "Rickett's Hornpipe."
2013-02-2524 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #48, featuring an interview with Dale Adkins.In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast Dan Miller talks with Dale Adkins. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2012-09-2800 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 48 with Dale Adkins
In this podcast Dan Miller talks with Dale Adkins of Salem, Oregon. Flatpicking Guitar Magazine first published an article about Dale shortly back in May of 1997. Since that time he has been busy playing in various bands and working in the recording studio as player, engineer, and producer. In this podcast Dan talks with Dale about some rhythm and practice ideas and then we'll hear a cut from Dale's newest solo CD, Alone in the Red Room.
2012-09-2727 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 47 with Joe WalshIn this podcast Flatpicking Guitar Magazine editor, Dan Miller, speaks with the Gibson Brothers' mandolin player Joe Walsh. In addition to playing mandolin with the Gibson Brothers, Joe is also a teacher at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Dan talks with Joe about the tragic passing of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine columnist John McGann, who was a professor at Berklee, and the influence John had on the program at Berklee and the Boston music scene in general. You will also get to hear a cut from Joe's solo CD.
2012-08-2819 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #47, featuring an interview with Joe Walsh.In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast Dan Miller talks with Joe Walsh. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2012-08-2800 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #46, featuring an interview with John Chapman.In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast Dan Miller talks with John Chapman. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2012-06-2800 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 46 with John ChapmanIn this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast, FGM editor Dan Miller caught up with John Chapman of The Chapmans. John was featured on the cover of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine back in our Sept/Oct 2004 issue. Since then John has continued to tour with the band and teaches lessons at a local music store when he is back home in Springfield, MO. In this interview Dan talks with John about some of his teaching ideas and then you'll get to hear a cut from the Chapmans "Grown Up" CD.
2012-06-2817 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 45 with Robert Bowlin and Tim MayIn this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast Dan Miller talks with Tim May and Robert Bowlin about a new CD that they recorded in mid-April titled "Flatpick Swing." The concept was to get a couple of great flatpicking guitar players in the studio and have them jam on some swing standards. More and more swing tunes are showing up at flatpick jams these days and so we thought it would be awesome to record Tim and Robert jamming on a few of these tunes. If you are a flat picker who plays some swing, I think you'll lov...
2012-04-2517 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #45, featuring an interview with Robert Bowlin and Tim May.In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast Dan Miller talks with Tim May and Robert Bowlin. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2012-04-2500 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 44 with Matt Wingate
In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine podcast Dan Miller talks with Matt Wingate. Matt has been featured several times in Flatpicking Guitar Magazine over the years, the first time was way back in 1997 when Matt was only 15 years old. He was featured on the cover in the March/April 2009 issue. Over the years he has been on the road with Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike, The Greencards, The Lovell Sisters, and is currently with the Clarie Lynch Band. In this podcast Matt talks about what he has learned playing with these various bands and how his approach to guitar has c...
2012-02-2919 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #44, featuring an interview with Matt Wingate.In this podcast Dan Miller talks with Matt Wingate. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2012-02-2900 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #43, featuring an interview with Bob Minner.In this podcast Dan Miller talks with Bob Minner. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2012-01-3100 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 43 with Bob MinnerIn this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast Dan Miller talks with our friend Bob Minner. Many of you will know from the cover story article that we published last year about Bob that he is originally from Missouri and grew up flatpicking bluegrass music, however, for the past 19 years he has been on the road and in the studio as a member of country start Tim McGraw's band. Even though that job keeps him very busy, Bob took time last year to record a solo CD that features his song writing and flatpicking talents. In this podcast Dan...
2012-01-3120 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 42 with Brad DavisIn this podcast Flatpicking Guitar Magazine editor Dan Miller talks with Flapticking Guitar Magazine columnist, Brad Davis. Dan talks with Brad about a new songwriting contest that he and his partners are hosting at music stores throughout the southeast during the first few months of 2012 and they also discuss the upcoming release of Brad's new acoustic solo CD. The also talk about the CD that Brad's electric rock band, Iron Giant, has recorded as well as Brad's his work with movie actor Billy Bob Thornton. You'll also get to hear a great new tune that is the title cut...
2011-12-3025 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 41 with Paige AndersonIn this podcast Dan Miller spends time talking with Paige Anderson of the Anderson Family Band of Grass Valley, California. Paige was first featured back in Volume 10, Number 6 of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine, which was the special women's issue. Since then she has been a guest columnist on two occasions, most recently being in our special fiddle tune issue, number 2. Today Dan talks with Paige about her family band, her new duo CD with her sister Aimee, and about what it is like being a female teenage bluegrass flatpicker. Paige also gave us a cut from her upcoming duo CD.
2011-10-2425 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 40 with Mickey Abraham
In this edition of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine's podcast Dan Miller talks with Flatpicking Guitar Magazine's email newsletter instructor, Mickey Abraham. For several years now Mickey has been writing the free monthly lesson that goes out with the FGM email newsletter at the end of every month. We thought that those of you who have been working with Mickey's lessons may be interested in knowing a little more about him. So Mickey and Dan talk about his lessons, his teaching, his performing and recording, and the cover story Mickey wrote about Grant Gordy for the Sept/Oct 2011 issue of Flatpicking Guitar Maga...
2011-08-2929 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 38 with Bryan McDowell
In this podcast Flatpicking Guitar Magazine editor Dan Miller caught up with Bryan McDowell at Houstonfest in Galax, Virginia, in early May 2011. Bryan McDowell is the guy who has stunned the contest world over the past few years by not only winning the guitar, mandolin, and fiddle championships in the same year at the Walnut Valley contest in Winfield, Kansas, but also winning almost every other major contest up and down the east coast in all three of those instruments. Last year Bryan came out with a CD called "The Contestant" which highlights some of his contest arrangements. In this pod...
2011-05-3021 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #37, featuring an interview with Kenny Smith.In this podcast Dan Miller talks flatpicking master Kenny Smith. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2011-04-2900 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 37 with Kenny SmithOn this podcast Dan Miller talks with flatpicking master Kenny Smith. Fifteen years ago Kenny released a CD called "Studebaker" that has become "must own" recording for any flatpicking enthusiast. Now, in May of 2011, Kenny is getting ready to release a new solo instrumental recording titled "The Return." In this podcast Dan talks with Kenny about the new recording and you'll have the opportunity to listen to a cut from the CD. We hope you enjoy this podcast.
2011-04-2924 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 35 with Matt ArcaraIn this Podcast Flatpicking Guitar Magazine editor Dan Miller interviews the 2006 National Flatpicking Champion Matt Arcara. Matt is currently living in Portland, Maine, and playing lead guitar with the band Joy Kills Sorrow. When he is not on the road with the band Matt is home building guitars and producing some incredibly fine instruments. Dan and Matt talk about the band's music, the importance of building a strong foundation in the study of the flatpicking masters, and Matt's custom guitar building business.
2011-02-2718 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #35, featuring an interview with Matt Arcara.In this Podcast Flatpicking Guitar Magazine editor Dan Miller interviews the 2006 National Flatpicking Champion Matt Arcara. Matt is currently living in Portland, Maine, and playing lead guitar with the band Joy Kills Sorrow. When he is not on the road with the band Matt is home building guitars and producing some incredibly fine instruments. Dan and Matt talk about the band's music, the importance of building a strong foundation in the study of the flatpicking masters, and Matt's custom guitar building business. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2011-02-2700 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #34, featuring an interview with Joe McColley.In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine podcast Dan Miller is speaking with Joe McColley, a talented flatpicker from San Antonio, Texas. Joe recently released a very nice CD of flatpicking guitar tunes called Flatpicking Classics and recorded the majority of the tunes in duo with either Adam Wright or Mark Cosgrove, who are both former National Flatpicking Guitar Champions. Dan talks with Joe about his preparation for and recording of this project and then you'll hear a cut from the recording. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2011-01-3100 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastFGM Podcast 34 with Joe McColley
Hello Everyone and Welcome to Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast Number 34. In this Podcast Dan Miller is speaking with Joe McColley, a talented flatpicker from San Antonio, Texas. Joe recently released a very nice CD of flatpicking guitar tunes called Flatpicking Classics and recorded the majority of the tunes in duo with either Adam Wright or Mark Cosgrove, who are both former National Flatpicking Guitar Champions. Dan talks with Joe about his preparation for and recording of this project and then you'll hear a cut from the recording.
2011-01-3015 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast Number 33 with John Lowell
In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine podcast we are coming to you from Bozeman, Montana, and talking with our good friend John Lowell. John is primarily known for his work with the bluegrass band Kane's River and from his many duo projects with mandolin player Ben Winship, under the name Growling Old Men. John was featured on the cover of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine a couple of years ago and it was a lot of fun getting to pick with John and catch up during the trip to Montana. John and Dan Miller talk about John's current activities, the impo...
2010-12-2821 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #33, featuring an interview with John Lowell.In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine podcast we are coming to you from Bozeman, Montana, and talking with our good friend John Lowell. John is primarily known for his work with the bluegrass band Kane's River and from his many duo projects with mandolin player Ben Winship, under the name Growling Old Men. John was featured on the cover of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine a couple of years ago and it was a lot of fun getting to pick with John and catch up during the trip to Montana. John and Dan Miller talk about John's current activities, the...
2010-12-2700 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast Number 32 with Steve Palazzo
In this podcast Flatpicking Guitar Magazine editor Dan Miller talks with Steve Palazzo, a well-known acoustic guitar artist who is based in Santa Cruz, California. Steve has been a friend of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine since we first started publishing back in 1996 and he was featured in the magazine's third issue back in early 1997. Since that time he has contributed to the magazine on numerous occasions and we always welcome his contributions. Dan and Steve about his thriving teaching business, his ideas about teaching the guitar, including how to improve timing and speed. You'll also get to hear a cut from...
2010-11-1231 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast Number 31 with Dan CraryIn this Podcast Flatpicking Guitar Magazine editor Dan Miller visits with flatpicking guitar legend Dan Crary at his home in Placerville, California. Among other things, they talk about Dan Crary's documentary film "Primal Twang," discuss some of his ideas about learning to play and practicing the guitar, and you'll also get to hear a cut from Dan's upcoming CD by his new band Dan Crary and Thunderation, which includes multi-instrumentalist Keith Little, and songwriter and bass player Steve Spurgin.
2010-10-1134 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #31, featuring an interview with Dan Crary.In this Podcast Flatpicking Guitar Magazine editor Dan Miller visits with flatpicking guitar legend Dan Crary at his home in Placerville, California. Among other things, they talk about Dan Crary's documentary film "Primal Twang," discuss some of his ideas about learning to play and practicing the guitar, and you'll also get to hear a cut from Dan's upcoming CD by his new band Dan Crary and Thunderation, which includes multi-instrumentalist Keith Little, and songwriter and bass player Steve Spurgin. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2010-10-1000 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #32, featuring an interview with Steve Palazzo.In this podcast Flatpicking Guitar Magazine editor Dan Miller talks with Steve Palazzo, a well-known acoustic guitar artist who is based in Santa Cruz, California. Steve has been a friend of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine since we first started publishing back in 1996 and he was featured in the magazine's third issue back in early 1997. Since that time he has contributed to the magazine on numerous occasions and we always welcome his contributions. Dan and Steve about his thriving teaching business, his ideas about teaching the guitar, including how to improve timing and speed. You'll also get to hear a cut from...
2010-10-1000 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast Number 30 with John CarliniIn this edition we are talking with Flatpicking Guitar Magazine columnist John Carlini about his brand new podcast that he calls "From the Vault." As John explains in our podcast interview, he has been interviewing musicians and making recordings all the way back to the 1970s when he was working with David Grisman. He has recently transfered many of those old cassettes to a digital format and he will be sharing these one of a kind recordings with his podcast audience. At the end of this podcast we also get to hear John Carlini (guitar), Don Stiernberg (mandolin), and Brian Glas...
2010-08-2419 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #30, featuring an interview with John Carlini.In this edition we are talking with Flatpicking Guitar Magazine columnist John Carlini about his brand new podcast that he calls "From the Vault." As John explains in our podcast interview, he has been interviewing musicians and making recordings all the way back to the 1970s when he was working with David Grisman. He has recently transfered many of those old cassettes to a digital format and he will be sharing these one of a kind recordings with his podcast audience. At the end of this podcast we also get to hear John Carlini (guitar), Don Stiernberg (mandolin), and Brian...
2010-08-2400 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast Number 29 with Chris JonesIn this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast Dan Miller talks with former FGM columnist Chris Jones about his band's new CD "Cloud of Dust." After the interview you will hear Chris Jones and the Night Drivers play one of Chris' original tunes from the CD, "The Love She Left Behind."
2010-07-3020 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #29, featuring an interview with Chris Jones.In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast Dan Miller talks with former FGM columnist Chris Jones about his band's new CD "Cloud of Dust." After the interview you will hear Chris Jones and the Night Drivers play one of Chris' original tunes from the CD, "The Love She Left Behind." Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2010-07-2900 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast Number 28 with Maro KawabataThis edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine podcast features our good friend Maro Kawabata who has just released a new CD on FGM Records titled Sunset Drive. The CD features the guitar playing of both Maro and Wyatt Rice. Wyatt also engineered and co-produced the project and Maro brought in a great line up of bluegrass pickers and singers to help him out, including Rickie Simpkins, Sammy Shelor, Adam Steffey, Ronnie Rice, Don Rigsby, Andy Hall, Patty Mitchell, and Richard Bennett. You can find out more about this CD at www.flatpickingmercantile.com.
2010-06-1619 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #28, featuring an interview with Maro Kawabata.This edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine podcast features our good friend Maro Kawabata who has just released a new CD on FGM Records titled Sunset Drive. The CD features the guitar playing of both Maro and Wyatt Rice. Wyatt also engineered and co-produced the project and Maro brought in a great line up of bluegrass pickers and singers to help him out, including Rickie Simpkins, Sammy Shelor, Adam Steffey, Ronnie Rice, Don Rigsby, Andy Hall, Patty Mitchell, and Richard Bennett. You can find out more about this CD at www.flatpickingmercantile.com. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick...
2010-06-1600 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast Number 27 with Kathy BarwickIn this edition of our podcast Dan Miller talks with Flatpicking Guitar Magazine columnist Kathy Barwick about two new band CDs that have recently been released on FGM Records. The first is from a Sacramento-based Irish band called Nine-Eighths Irish and the name of that CD is Out of the Ocean. The second is from a bluegrass band from the Grass Valley area of California called Mountain Laurel. Additionally, Kathy and I talk about some of the music camps she will be teaching at this summer and what one might expect from a Kathy Barwick workshop or seminar.
2010-03-2725 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #27, featuring an interview with Kathy Barwick.In this edition of our podcast Dan Miller talks with Flatpicking Guitar Magazine columnist Kathy Barwick about two new band CDs that have recently been released on FGM Records. The first is from a Sacramento-based Irish band called Nine-Eighths Irish and the name of that CD is Out of the Ocean. The second is from a bluegrass band from the Grass Valley area of California called Mountain Laurel. Additionally, Kathy and I talk about some of the music camps she will be teaching at this summer and what one might expect from a Kathy Barwick workshop or seminar. Please visit...
2010-03-2600 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast Number 26 with Scott ForeIn this podcast Dan Miller talks with the National Flatpicking Guitar Champion from 2002, Scott Fore of Radford, Virginia. In addition to winning just about every major flatpicking contest up and down the east coast, Scott has also written instructional books, has various recording project in the works and tours as solo act, with a Gypsy Jazz band, and with a contra dance band. Dan talks with Scott about all of those things, and well as Scott's ideas on flatpicking practice and technique, and you'll hear Scott pick a little bit with his friend David Doucet at the end of th...
2010-02-2726 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #26, featuring an interview with Scott Fore.In this podcast Dan Miller talks with the National Flatpicking Guitar Champion from 2002, Scott Fore of Radford, Virginia. In addition to winning just about every major flatpicking contest up and down the east coast, Scott has also written instructional books, has various recording project in the works and tours as solo act, with a Gypsy Jazz band, and with a contra dance band. Dan talks with Scott about all of those things, and well as Scott's ideas on flatpicking practice and technique, and you'll hear Scott pick a little bit with his friend David Doucet at the end of the...
2010-02-2600 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast Number 25 with Jeff TroxelIn this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Dan Miller talks with guest Jeff Troxel. Jeff is one of the columnists for Flatpicking Guitar Magazine and he is also a former National Flatpicking Guitar Champion. Jeff has recently release two flatpicking books through Flatpicking Mercantile and he also has a fairly new solo CD titled "Dancing in the Flame." Dan and Jeff talk about the two new books and Jeff's solo record and then you get a chance to hear a tune from Jeff's CD. Please visit this podcast at http://www.flatpick.com/podcast.html
2010-01-2724 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #25, featuring an interview with Jeff Troxel.In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Dan Miller talks with guest Jeff Troxel. Jeff is one of the columnists for Flatpicking Guitar Magazine and he is also a former National Flatpicking Guitar Champion. Jeff has recently release two flatpicking books through Flatpicking Mercantile and he also has a fairly new solo CD titled "Dancing in the Flame." Dan and Jeff talk about the two new books and Jeff's solo record and then you get a chance to hear a tune from Jeff's CD. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2010-01-2700 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast Number 24 with Dix BruceIn this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast, Dan Miller
talks with Dix Bruce about his new Christmas book "Christmas Favorites
for Solo Guitar." Dix talks about how he selected the songs, the
arrangements he presents, and how you might think about making up your
own arrangements. He also plays two songs from the book for your
Christmas listening pleasure. This book is now available at www.flatpickingmercantile.com, at the following URL: http://flatpickingmercantile.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=fs31&Product_Code=2468&Category_Code=Christmas
2009-11-2713 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #24, featuring an interview with Dix Bruce.In this edition of the Flatpicking Guitar Magazine Podcast, Dan Miller talks with Dix Bruce about his new Christmas book Christmas Favorites for Solo Guitar. Dix talks about how he selected the songs, the arrangements he presents, and how you might think about making up your own arrangements. He also plays two songs from the book for your Christmas listening pleasure. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2009-11-2700 min
TrueFire's GuitabularyPower PickingIn this lesson, we’ll take the primary 8-bar themes from several Celtic fiddle tunes, arrange them for guitar, and use the results to polish our flatpicking chops, timing, and tone. The themes have been rigged for maximum sonic vibe not playing comfort so they’re tricky in places. Within a line, for instance, we’ll play the same note in different locations to facilitate a slur. Or we’ll create harp-like cascades by alternating fretted notes and open strings. In short, we’ll search for fingerings that challenge our dexterity while adding mojo to the melodies. This lesson includes Power Tab...
2009-11-0400 minTrueFire's GuitabularyFlop-Eared GuitarLet's say your relatively new to flatpicking guitar, but you wanna get musical, wanna start learning some relatively simple songs. Given a choice, do you want to work on a tune that's corny or hip? Dumb question, I know. "Flop-Eared Mule" is a traditional pickin' tune that's very hip, indeed - with a nice melodic sweep that's full of dynamics. Cool thing is: The song sounds almost as good in the slower "learning" mode as it does in a faster tempo. This lesson includes Power Tab and is featured on the following CD compilations: HOW TO PLAY GUITAR: Anthology , ACOUSTIC...
2009-10-2800 minTrueFire's GuitabularyElementary WatsonHere's an intro to Doc's style, which involves
explosive flatpicking-speed with taste-on acoustic guitar. Whether
folk standards or reworked fiddle tunes, Watson's sound is always
exhilarating, always musical. This lesson includes Power Tab and is
featured on the following CD compilations: TWANG U, ACOUSTIC U.
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2009-10-1400 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast Number 22 with Beppe GambettaIn this podcast Dan Miller talks with Italian flatpicking maestro Beppe Gambetta at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, KS, and talk to him about his current U.S. tour, and his latest CD. Also included is "Leonidi" (a collaboration with Jim Hurst) from Beppe's "Rendezvous" CD.
2009-09-2821 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast Number 21 with Tim MayTim May and Dan Miller discuss the new FGM Records various artists
release "Flatpicking Bluegrass," and play a track from the recording
which features Josh Williams. Tim May produced this recording, which
features Stephen Mougin, John Chapman, Jeff White, Josh Williams, Tim
Stafford, Brad Davis, Richard Bennett, Chris Jones, Jim Nunally, Tim
May, and Kenny Smith. This CD is available from www.flatpickingmercantile.com and downloadable from the iTunes store and amazon.com.
2009-07-2918 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #21, featuring an interview with Tim May.Welcome to the show. This is Podcast number 21. This week Dan Miller catches up with Tim May at Camp Bluegrass to talk about the new FGM Records release, Flatpicking Bluegrass, produced by Tim. In addition you will hear a song by Josh Williams singing lead vocal and playing lead guitar. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2009-07-2900 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast Number 20 with Robin KessingerIn this podcast Dan Miller talks Robin Kessinger, a former national
flatpicking champ who is also one of the most talented flatpicking
teachers in the country. Robin's newest young flatpicking prodigy,
Adam Hager, was featured in Volume 13, Number 5 of Flatpicking Gutiar
Magazine and so Dan sat down to talk to Robin about his teaching
philosophy and his current activities. Robin also plays a great fiddle
tune, "Yellow Barber."
2009-06-2924 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #20, featuring an interview with Robin Kessinger.Welcome to the show. This is Podcast number 20. This week Dan Miller catches up with Robin Kessinger a former national flatpicking champ who is also one of the most talented flatpicking teachers in the country. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2009-06-2900 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast Number 19 with Tyler GrantOn this podcast Dan Miller interviews Tyler Grant at the Peaceful Bend Americana Music Festival in Steeleville, Missouri. Tyler was there to perform with Josh Williams and teach some workshops. Tyler is the 2008 National Flatpicking Champion and won the Merlefest Contest in 2009. http://www.tylergrant.org/
2009-05-2821 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast Number 18 with Peter McLaughlin and Greg MortonOn this podcast Dan Miller interviews Peter McLaughlin and Greg Morton in Tucson, Arizona. Both these distinguished pickers have been featured in Flatpicking Guitar Magazine. http://www.petermclaughlin.info/http://www.gregmorton.net/
2009-03-0219 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast Number 17 with Adam GrangerOn this week's podcast Dan Miller interviews Flatpicking GuitarMagazine columnist Adam Granger and talks with him about his CD projects.
2008-02-1718 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast Number 16 with Dix BruceOn this week's podcast Dan Miller interviews Flatpicking GuitarMagazine columnist Dix Bruce and talks with him about his new bookand CD set titled "Gypsy Swing and Hot Club Rhythm." Also includedis a selection from the book which includes the lead for "Sheik ofAraby" followed by a long rhythm accompaniment track.Visit Dix Bruce's website.Flatpick.com
2007-11-0319 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #9, featuring an interview with Dan Miller and flatpicking guitarist Orrin StarWelcome to the show this is Podcast number 9. This week we feature
Dan Miller and his interview with flatpicking guitarist Orrin Star. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2007-03-2800 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #8, featuring an interview with Dan Miller and flatpicking guitarist Tim MayWelcome to the show this is Podcast number 8. This week we feature
Dan Miller and his interview with flatpicking guitarist Tim May. Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2007-03-1200 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #7, featuring flatpicking guitarist Mark Cosgrove and his new CD "Take Yer Medicine"!Welcome to the show this is Podcast number 7. This week we feature
Mark Cosgrove and we'll play a tune from his new CD "Take Yer Medicine"! Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2007-02-2000 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #6 A featured artist segment with James Alan Shelton and George Shuffler. Also a task for all Flatpicking Podcast fans!Welcome to the show this is Podcast number 6. This week's show
we have James Alan Shelton and George Shuffler talking about Crosspicking and
A special task for all you Flatpicking Podcast fans! Please visit this podcast
at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2007-01-2500 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #2 With Guest Flatpicking Guitarist Tyler Grant and Grammy Award Winner Brad DavisWelcome to the show it is Podcast number 2. An interview with
Flatpicking Guitarist Tyler Grant and Grammy Award Winner Brad Davis.
Please visit this podcast at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2006-11-2000 minFlatpicking Guitar Magazine's PodcastPodcast #1 With Guest Dan MillerWelcome to the show it is our first podcast for this month. Today will be an interview with
Dan Miller, editor of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine. And we'll play a few of our sampler tracks for you.
Please visit this podcast at http://flatpick.libsyn.com
2006-11-1500 min
Project Studio Network Recording Podcast[Show #32] Critiques, Charles Dye & Why The Business SucksHot industry news, a featured performance from Dave Criddle, a boatload of Viewer Mail and some great examples of Why The Music Business Sucks. News: SSL Duende Win A Free SSL Duende! Ryan Smith Press Release And Pic Free Soft Synth - KeyToSound REMEDY Digidesign Announces Upcoming ProTools Compatibility With Apple's New Mac Pro Crysonic VSTs Featured Performance: Dave Criddle, the new co-host over at the Home Recording Odyssey, has submitted a song for our, and your critique. It's a guitar-heavy track by Dave's band Leisure called Back To America. The guitars were all done with...
2006-08-1450 minDoug Sparling – Guitar NoiseThe Humours of Tulla – Irish Flatpicking GuitarDoug takes a break from finger-style guitar to bring us a few lessons in flatpicking. In addition to a terrific arrangement of a Celtic reel, you'll learn a little more about timing and ornamentation, specifically the staccato triplet.
2006-05-3000 min