In episode 175 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener emails about:

• Using your thumb to fret the 6th string in barre chords and possible workarounds
• How to improve your rhythm and memorize songs more effectively
• The G form barre chord and how it's used in modern playing
• A theory-based analysis of Foo Fighters’ use of pedal tones in chord progressions
• Why sus4 and minor 6 chords don’t naturally occur in certain scale degrees
• Why guitarists sometimes play notes like F# over A minor—mixing scales in blues-based rock

Plus, I mention the JamZone app and how it can help you practice and play along with real songs.

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In episode 174 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I chat with Carrie Underwood guitarist Matt Reviere about recreating classic 80s guitar tones for the Kemper Profiling Amplifier and Line 6 Helix using the new Inspired by the 80s pack from Tone Junkie. We discuss his workflow for analyzing songs, dialing in tones, and jamming on iconic riffs from artists like Dire Straits, The Police, Bon Jovi, and more.

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In episode 173 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I sit down with Nashville music producer Jason Wyatt Kuhn to talk about the art of recording and producing music. Jason shares his journey from singer and songwriter to becoming a sought-after producer helping both aspiring artists and hobbyist songwriters bring their music to life. We discuss what it’s like working in the studio, how the production process unfolds, and the critical role a producer plays in shaping a song’s final sound. You’ll even hear before-and-after audio examples that reveal the dramatic transformation from raw work tape to polished master.

Jason Wyatt Kuhn - We the People Music
https://wethepeople.music/

Lexi Lew
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Brooks Herring
https://brooksherringmusic.com/

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00:00 "Recording Insights with Jason Kuhn"

05:30 "Jason Wyatt's Musical Journey"

12:51 "We the People" Music Company

16:49 Finding Success in Music Industry

22:28 Musician's Dilemma: Confidence and Choices

28:35 From Rough Tapes to Studio Pros

35:37 80s Fan Reflects on Nirvana Shift

39:12 "Creating Musical Hooks"

43:51 Creative Process in Songmaking

54:34 Pre-Production Essentials Explained

58:54 Musical Collaboration Process

01:04:15 First Nashville Recording Session Experience

01:05:49 Impressive On-the-Spot Musicianship

01:16:13 Post-Production Sound Editing

01:19:32 Episode 173 Wrap-Up