Gitfiddles and Paradiddles

Episode 30! Let’s celebrate!

In this episode we breakdown our favorite Georgia sports teams as well as give predictions for the upcoming MLB playoff season.

Neilson provided us with there Mid-Ye…

In this episode we dig into a news article about streaming services (Spotify, Amazon, Google etc) filing an appeal over a possible rate increase for publishers and songwriters. Of course this is a to…

We are back in full swing here at G&P!

Life is busy but we're back on our regularly scheduled programing.

In this episode we get to hear all about Jon’s fly date gigs that took place in Oregon. W…

Fly Dates. In this episode we dive into how to best prepare for a fly gig. Planning for a fly date is much more of a detailed process than just showing up to your local bar / venue. Jon gives us some…

In this episode Jon and Chris dive into the news that Gibson Guitars has restructured it’s corporate team. With this, they (Gibson) have released some interesting videos with specific comments that h…

In this episode Chris talks about the new drumset he recently purchased, along with the history of the company it came from. Along the way Jon and Chris talk about how important it is to research the…

Guitar Players and effects gurus, this one is for you!

In this episode Jon shares a story about his move from his tried and true pedal board to the new Line 6 HX series of products. He dives into w…

We get this question a lot… Should I Move To Nashville?

Here's the thing...

If you do move, do you have the willpower to stay? Can you afford to be there for several years as you build up your …

As a working musician being a well rounded player is paramount to your success. Being well versed in multiple styles and playing situations means you get call backs… and we all want that.

Listen as…

Game of Thrones is back and so are we! This one was recorded about a month ago. In this episode we discuss Game of Thrones and the new season. We also talk about fitness as it pertains to your gig an…

Strap in, this is a deep episode.

There is no doubt that musicianship has declined in our industry. But why is that? Jon and Chris have some theories they bring up in this episode as to why musicia…

How many times have you went online to check out gear reviews and decide to order a piece of gear based on what you heard? Only to find out that when you got it home it didn’t sound anything like it …

As a (sideman) musician, consistency is key to your success. Call backs, nailing that audition, getting the gig you’ve been striving for… Being a McDonald’s Hamburger gets you there.

Seeking feedba…

You’ve asked and here it is… It’s time to talk about the gear we use!

In this episode we breakdown the gear we use and why.

We all go through a journey of acquiring the gear that will become what…

Musical Calibration is something every true musician will go through.

We all have a musical starting point. But along our musical journey, other musicians and genres of music will help shape and mo…

In this episode Jon and Chris breakdown their reasons for why you need to spend time learning and absorbing Jazz Music.

Jazz music is a vast ocean that you can get lost in. It’s like peeling an oni…

Technology is all around us. From our iPhones and iPads to our computers and watches. But the one area that gets a bad rap is the use of technology in music. Specifically stage performance use of tec…

For our second interview to the podcast we had the distinct honor to interview a world class drummer, Mr. Shannon Kori.

Shannon has played with many diffrent artist in his years of playing. Such as…

Money, People and the Music we play are the three determining factors in just about every gig you choose to accept . . . or decline to play.

Every artist or band you choose to play with will need t…

In this episode we got the chance to interview Myles Brown. Myles is a very accomplished Atlanta musician who attended the Berkley College of Music and the Atlanta Institute of Music. We discuss many…