The Steve Stine Podcast
The Steve Stine Podcast is about more than just music — it’s about life, faith, and finding meaning in the everyday. Join Steve as he shares honest stories from decades of experience as a musician, educator, husband, father, and believer navigating the highs and lows of life. Each episode offers heartfelt conversations about purpose, spirituality, personal growth, and staying inspired — even when life gets messy or uncertain.
Whether you’re picking up a guitar, walking through a season of change, or just looking for encouragement to keep going, you’ll find something here to lift your spirit. With special guests, personal reflections, and real-world insights, this podcast is for anyone seeking a deeper connection to their creativity, their calling, and their faith.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 357
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Behind the Music: A Day in the Life of Steve Stine
Ever wondered how a week in the life of a guitar maestro ticks by? Strum along with me, your host, as I reveal the finely-tuned symphony of my two-week work ritual that's key…
Eric Beaty: From Self-Taught Guitarist to GuitarZoom Instructor
Hey everyone, Steve Stine here from GuitarZoom, and I'm thrilled to share with you a special episode of our podcast where I had the pleasure of sitting down with Eric Beaty, …
To Amp or Not to Amp: Real Amps vs. Digital Amps (and why they both have benefits)
Ever wondered about the sonic intricacies of guitar amps and how they shape the music that moves you? In our latest episode, we crank up the volume on everything from the war…
Finding Your Unique Sound: The Balance Between Note-For-Note and Personal Expression in Learning Songs
Have you ever wondered if music should be played precisely as it's written, or if there's room for a personal twist? As we explore the creative dynamics of performing music, …
Mastering the Gig: Preparing to Play with a Band, Play a Show, and Go On Tour
Ever wondered what it takes to become an indispensable member of a band, someone who nails every performance and tour? Look no further, as we lay out the insider strategies f…
Stepping Onstage for the First Time: A Guide
Ever wonder what it's like to step on stage for the first time with shaky knees and a guitar in hand? I sure do, and that's exactly what I dive into in our latest podcast. Ta…
Shredding the Boundaries: Guilherme Miranda's Journey from Brazilian Roots to Metal Legend
Welcome, music aficionados and guitar enthusiasts, to the Steve Stine Podcast. In today’s episode, you’re in for a treat as we dive into the world of guitar innovation, music…
The Journey to Authenticity and Brand Security in the Virtual World
Embark on a journey through the treacherous yet rewarding landscape of brand protection in the digital realm, as I recount my personal saga from the naivety of picking a busi…
Develop an Effective Practice Routine With Aging Fingers or Injuries
Are stiff fingers and rusty joints dampening your guitar groove? Fear not, fellow strummers! Today, I'm peeling back the curtain on my essential pre-practice warm-up rituals …
Amp Up Your Band's Performance: The Art of Balancing Practice and Rehearsal
Ever feel like your band is just one step away from truly rocking the stage together? Get ready to transform that feeling into a reality as we explore the essential strategie…
Unleashing Studio-Quality Guitar Tones with Top Plugins and Amp Sims: A Guide by Steve Stine
Ever wondered how to inject studio-quality guitar tones directly into your recordings without the hassle of micing amps? Strap in as your host, Steve Stine, pulls back the cu…
Tim Pierce Tells the Story Behind Recording Bon Jovi's Runaway
Strap in for a ride on the wild strings of Tim's guitar as he shares the untold stories from the early days of Bon Jovi, and beyond. In a candid conversation, Tim—a revered s…
Striking a Chord: My Journey from Rock to Jazz Fusion Mastery
Have you ever found yourself on the edge of a musical cliff, looking into the unknown depths of a genre that feels worlds away from your own? That's where I stood, guitar in …
How I Use Compression with my Guitar Tone?
Welcome back to the Steve Stine Guitar podcast! In this episode, "How I Use Compression With My Guitar Tone," our host, the legendary Steve Stine, delves into the dynamic wor…
Soloing with Arpeggios with Steve Stine
Arpeggio, also known as a "broken chord," denotes a chord in which each note is audibly heard separately. Specifically, they’re the notes that make up the chords played separ…
Getting Better at Barre Chords with Steve Stine
Learning the Barre Chords the first time is difficult. Thus holding the strings all at once make the guitarists frustrated but learning it will definitely be worth it.
In toda…
How to Solo Using the CAGED System with Steve Stine
The CAGED System uses the five shapes of open-position chords—C, A, G, E and D—to make all other barre chords. The system allows for twelve major chords and their variations …
Understanding Simple Scale and Chord Theory for Guitar with Steve Stine
The theory of guitar chords includes how scales are used to create chords as well as the various quality and types based on the intervals of the chord tones and the frequency…
Shortcuts In Trying To Memorize Your Fretboard with Steve Stine
The Fretboard is a huge part of the guitar. Having quick, efficient ways to navigate and memorize your fretboard is essential for becoming a better player.
In today’s episode…
Avoiding the Guitar Brain When Improvising with Steve Stine
The Guitar Brain can hinder improvisation, leading players to try and force ideas out instead of thinking about the music they're playing.
In today’s episode of Steve Stine G…