Send Steve a Text Message“Guitars that you choose can have a really huge impact on your playing style and the way you perceive guitar playing and that sort of thing, not just the guitar itself and the product, but the way you approach your playing.” -Steve StineIn today’s episode of the Guitar Zoom Podcast, Steve unravels his journey with the Ibanez guitar, how the whole thing just transpired despite his poverty before and how he is currently enjoying and trying different kinds of guitar.Are ...

The Story of My Connection to The Ibanez Jem

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Send Steve a Text MessageHey 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, a seasoned guitarist and one of the respected instructors at GuitarZoom Academy. In this candid conversation, Eric not only shares his intriguing journey on how he picked up the guitar but also dives deep into his experiences—from his initial self-taught days using VHS tapes to his involvement in ...

Eric Beaty: From Self-Taught Guitarist to GuitarZoom Instructor

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

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

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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...

The Story of My Connection to The Ibanez Jem

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