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The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast

The Fretboard Journal
String Theories
New Year's Resolutions
Practice Techniques
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Music Industry
Joanna Sternberg
Fingerpicking
Guitar Moves
Personal Development
Guitar Practice
Musical Resolutions
Ben Harper
Chavez
Johnny Cash
Music Careers
Guitar Techniques
Guitar
Fingerstyle Guitar
Martin Guitars
Guitar For Introverts

The Fretboard Journal magazine's weekly podcast, where we interview legendary guitarists, luthiers, and much more.

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Latest Episodes

Every year during the holiday season, we chat with Guru Singh, a third-generation yogi and spiritual teacher who also happens to live and breathe guitars. On this installment (Guru Singh's third visit), we go deep. This former Reprise artist and frie... more

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Today's podcast episode is with Liam Kazar, a Chicago-born singer-songwriter and guitarist currently touring in Jeff Tweedy's band.

Liam just put out a new record, Pilot Light, which he made at Flying Cloud Studios in upstate New York. Check it out... more

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On today's episode of the podcast, Sofia Wolfson talks to TJ Hiemel, owner of Troy, New York's Love of Fuzz store.

TJ shares with us some of his favorite gear that has come through the shop, his role in the upstate music community, the magic behind... more

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Vermont-based guitar hero Paul Asbell joins us this week to talk about his new book, 'Stages: Ruminations, Rants, and Reminiscences on a Life in Music.'

In 'Stages,' Paul recounts stories from early in his career when he worked as a sideman for leg... more

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Liam Kazar
Incredible singer-songwriter from Chicago, currently living in Brooklyn, known for his recent album Pilot Light.
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Episode: Podcast 527: Liam Kazar
Paul Asbell
Guitarist and Author of 'Stages'
Episode: Podcast 525: Paul Asbell
Paul Rigby
Incredibly talented guitarist and collaborator with Neko Case.
Neko Case
Episode: Podcast 521: Paul Rigby
Ben Garnett
Texas musician and creator of the album Kite's Keep
Episode: Podcast 520: Ben Garnett
Courtney Hartman
An incredible singer, songwriter, and bluegrass musician.
Episode: Podcast 518: Courtney Hartman Returns
Jacob Cole
Talented musician known for his album 'Slow Gold' from Melbourne.
Episode: Podcast 517: Jacob Cole
Isaac Stalling
Accomplished guitarist and singer-songwriter known for his work in various bands and solo projects in the New York music scene.
Episode: Podcast 516: Isaac Stalling
Wade Black
Founder of 3Bender and innovator of the Steelmaster string-bending device
3Bender
Episode: Podcast 512: 3Bender's Wade Black
Adrian Bagale
Founder of Northfield Mandolins, innovative instrument maker
Northfield Mandolins
Episode: Podcast 511: Northfield Instruments' Adrian Bagale

Host

Jason Verlinde
Host of The Fretboard Journal Podcast and publisher of The Fretboard Journal Magazine. Known for his engaging interview style and depth of knowledge about guitar and music culture.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 509 ratings
  • Excellent Podcast

    Always interesting guests, great questions and interactions by Jason. It’s especially cool to hear from musicians who might not otherwise get any exposure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark.00255
    United States2 months ago
  • Go Deep With Jason

    This podcast goes deep with big names and interesting people in the world of guitar and music in general. Jason’s a great interviewer and seems to make his guests feel comfortable. This is a must-listen for guitar nerds who want to go deeper than the latest gear, and get into the minds of great builders, players, and repair people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TyColorado25
    United Statesa year ago
  • Gotta up the audio game

    Ethan Sherman’s mic on the new ep is unlistenable. Deleted.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    lennon2020
    United States2 years ago
  • Guru Singh

    More Guru Singh!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wabn
    United States2 years ago
  • For the acoustic instrument and music lover!

    Jason Verlinde serves up an amazing array of interviews with everybody who’s anybody in the world of acoustic instruments and acoustic music. And some electronics sneak in there too. Always insightful and fun to get into the weeds.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John Welsman
    Canada2 years ago

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Always interesting guests and great questions from the host.
The podcast is seen as a must-listen for guitar enthusiasts who value insightful narrative and expert discussions on craftsmanship.
Some feedback mentioned technical issues in audio quality, but the overall content remains highly praised.
Listeners express satisfaction in uncovering new artists and projects through the episodes.
Listeners appreciate deep conversations that go beyond surface-level discussions in the music world.

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Podcast 527: Liam Kazar
Q: What point do you have the pull to want to do solo music?
Liam started writing his own songs around the first year of playing with friends, and he mentions writing his first song at age 13.
Podcast 527: Liam Kazar
Q: Could you tell us where you're calling in from on the road right now?
Liam is currently in New Orleans, Louisiana, feeling exhausted after three days in the city while on tour.
Podcast 527: Liam Kazar
Q: What are some of your very early musical memories there?
Liam recalled listening to his father's records and his first concert being a LeAnn Rimes show, indicating a constant presence of music in his home.
Podcast 525: Paul Asbell
Q: How do you go from the South Side of Chicago to Vermont?
Asbell explains that moving to Vermont was more about seeking a new direction in life and the influence of his girlfriend, creating a path he never expected.
Podcast 525: Paul Asbell
Q: Where did you originally grow up, and how did you find yourself in Chicago?
Paul shares his roots in Chicago, highlighting how his upbringing in the predominantly black neighborhood of Bronzeville shaped his musical perspectives.

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2. Paul Asbell
3. Paul Rigby
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6. Jacob Cole
7. Isaac Stalling
8. Wade Black

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