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In this mini episode Jon and Dylan break down the difference between economy and alternate picking. Be sure to check out the Patreon page for our quick hits guide to picking. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SharpenThatAxe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharpenthataxepod/?hl=en FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/

Jon and Dylan are joined by the mastermind behind I Built The Sky, Rohan Stevenson! Also a classic lick of the week that brings us back to the basics and the importance of slowing down. All the socials Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SharpenThatAxe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharpenthataxepod/?hl=en FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpenThatAxe?lang=en

Jon and Dylan break down the basics of picking: the different techniques and the specifics behind each idea. Check out our Patreon (link below) page where you can get part 1 of our free guide to picking with exercises. Be sure check out our socials: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SharpenThatAxe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharpenthataxepod/?hl=en FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpenThatAxe?lang=en

Sometimes it can be a task to learn a song or even a bunch of songs. In this episode Jon and Dylan share some thoughts on how to go through and break songs down to make them easier to learn. Jon shares a little guitar history for the Lick of the Week and more! All the Socials: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SharpenThatAxe FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpenThatAxe?lang=en email: sharpenthataxe@gmail.com

This week Jon and Dylan sit down with (virtually) Irish Guitar Virtuoso Conor McGouran of the Enigma Division - an Ireland Based Progressive/Cinematic Metal band that is doing some exciting things. Be sure to check out the project in the links below. Enigma Division: Neon Mirage - https://bit.ly/2YVEgd2 After Glow - https://bit.ly/2V0U4dE Facebook: https://bit.ly/3egeBT2 STA Socials: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SharpenThatAxe FB: https://bit.ly/2YeENYt Ista:https://bit.ly/37KXzd7

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Feeling stuck? While in quarantine you might find yourself rehashing the same old licks or maybe working so much you don't seem to have the energy. Well you're not alone. Jon and Dylan discuss staying motivated, finding new ways to do things and building a routine. All the socials Patreon: www.patreon.com/SharpenThatAxe FB: www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe…779600132187413/ Twitter: twitter.com/SharpenThatAxe?lang=en Insta: www.instagram.com/sharpenthataxepod/

This week Eric Haugen joins us for a chat. We cover being original, thinking about what you're playing before you play it and of course how quarantine is affecting us all. Dylan inflicts a late 90s lick on Jon and we have our Patreon up and running. Check us out on all the shoals below, and if you like what you hear toss a couple of buck and help us build more quality content. All the socials Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SharpenThatAxe FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpenThatAxe?lang=en Insta: www.instagram.com/sharpenthataxepod/

Jon and Dylan take some time to talk ideas strategies and more while under lockdown

This week we have to shred masters featured check out the Lick of the Episode and our exclusive interview with the talented, charming and brilliant Dani Rabin. This was one of our favorites to do! Huge shout out to Dani and Marbin check them out below: https://www.facebook.com/marbinmusic/ http://www.marbinmusic.com IF you like the show feel free to jump on our Patreon, we've got new tiers and some cool stuff coming your way! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SharpenThatAxe FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/

Dylan and Jon discuss a recent article about toxic guitarists and the nature of the guitar community. Check out the original article below: https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-biggest-threat-to-the-guitar-it-could-well-be-guitarists-how-online-hate-endangers-the-instrument-we-love All the socials Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SharpenThatAxe FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpenThatAxe?lang=en Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-154377324

Australian Guitarist Leon Todd joins us to talk power trios, gear and learning from gigging. Jon agonizes over the Lick of the Week (which isn't really a lick..but hey), transcription talk and more! We have a Patreon (link below) and just opened a RedBubble store as well for STA merch. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SharpenThatAxe https://www.redbubble.com/shop/p/44594267.V33QC?ref=artist_shop_grid FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ email: sharpenthataxe@gmail.com

This week we have Levi Clay joining us to talk transcription, training, practice and fake shredders. This was such a fun and informative interview you'll get some great info out of it. Also, a lick of the week from one of the most iconic records of the 70s and the usual banter from Dylan and Jon.

Jon and Dylan finally review some of their favorite things from Winter NAMM 2020

Jens Larsen returns for some details on Jazz, and to correct all of our errors on Jazz and to tell us about his new book. Plus our lick of the week comes with a crazy history dive into recording one of the most iconic albums of the 70s. Be sure to check us out on FB and Insta and leave a message about what you would like to see in our Patreon tiers.

And so it comes to this. In one of our new segments, Dylan will attempt to extol the virtues of a certain nu-metal band from Iowa to a dubious Jon. Aside from this we talk what we've been listening to and working and big plans for the new year! FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That-Axe-Podcast-779600132187413/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SharpenThatAxe?lang=en email: sharpenthataxe@gmail.com

It's all over the interwebs so we need to talk about it too. Fake Shredders. We distill the controversy as well as give some thoughts. We mention: Levi Clay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYFnQm_wdzg Leon Todd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yucPd0n9hfg Jack Gardiner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kc722VQB1EU&t=1s Be sure to check these guys out! They have some killer content besides. Music Radar Guitar List: https://www.musicradar.com/news/the-best-electric-guitars-2018-our-pick-of-the-best-guitars-for-beginners-and-experts

In this mini Episode we cover Pete Townshend's latest comments on the death of guitar and small guitar manufacturers that are killing it. Also check out our regular podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and Spotify. Facebook: FB: https://www.facebook.com/Sharpen-That... iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/s... Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sharp... Spotify: https://spoti.fi/325JOSO

Andy Gillion drops by to talk about his new album and upcoming projects. Be sure to check him out: https://andygillion.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJs9w-6cz5K_nAy9JSYi5yw https://andygillion.bandcamp.com https://www.instagram.com/andygillion/?hl=en