Send Steve a Text Message“This long line of my story is just experiencing something, and then moving on to another experience and kind of just it, just allowing the music, following the music, leading wherever it serendipitously takes me.” -Brett EcklundIn today’s episode, we are joined by Brett Ecklund. He has a passion for writing, recording, teaching, and performing music. He has written well over 500 original songs in all styles, for multiple instruments, and has done professional studio ...

Experiencing Life through Music with Brett Ecklund

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Send Steve a Text MessageEver 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 warm glow of tube amps to the cutting-edge versatility of their digital counterparts. Join me as we dissect the anatomy of an amplifier, including the preamp, power amp, and cabinet, and share how my personal journey with varying amp wattage has informed my choices for different playing environments....

To Amp or Not to Amp: Real Amps vs. Digital Amps (and why they both have benefits)

Send Steve a Text MessageHave 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, this episode promises to reveal whether true artistry lies in replication or reinvention. Through stories of how legends like Jimmy Page and Randy Rhoads often varied their live performances, we showcase that music, by its nature, is an ever-evolving canvas. Particularly focusing on the art of pos...

Finding Your Unique Sound: The Balance Between Note-For-Note and Personal Expression in Learning Songs

Send Steve a Text MessageEver 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 for acing the gig life. Join us for a riveting journey through the meticulous process of song mastery and the art of group dynamics, where I reveal my personal approach to ensuring you're never the one letting the team down. Discover the harmony of skill and the right attitude, as you learn to blen...

Mastering the Gig: Preparing to Play with a Band, Play a Show, and Go On Tour

Send Steve a Text MessageEver 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. Take a walk with me, Steve, through the trials and laughs of my early music days, from those first awkward moments trying to look cool in front of an audience to the polished poise of later performances. The stage can be unforgiving, but it's also where the magic happens—join me as I share stories o...

Stepping Onstage for the First Time: A Guide

Send Steve a Text MessageWelcome, 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 evolution, and the personal journey of one of metal’s passionate craftsmen, Guilherme Miranda. As your host, I couldn't be more thrilled to share this exclusive interview with you.After months of meticulous work, Guilherme unveils a ground-breaking technology with neuroamp modelers and impulse re...

Experiencing Life through Music with Brett Ecklund

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