Beyond the Frets

Beyond the Frets is your chance to hear in-depth conversations with legendary guitarists, educators and composers about their process, struggles, accomplishments and thoughts on the modern music industry.  This week's episode features the multi-talented Chase Potter. I've known Chase for almost 10 years, and he is a staple in the Midwest and Brooklyn known for his incredible virtuosity on violin, bass, guitar, and everything in between. He's played with everyone from Machine Gun Kelly to Granny 4 Barrel to Lalah Hathaway. We talk about his latest self-produced album "Hitchhike to Oblivion",  his writing/recording process, the pros and cons of digital streaming, being true as an artist and much more. I'm proud to call this fella a close friend and musical collaborator! If you want to hear this great album go to his website at  https://www.chasepottermusic.com/ Sit Down. Grab an Axe. Get Abducted. If you like Beyond the Frets and want to support us, please SHARE, subscribe, and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you may be listening. Visit the podcast at beyondthefrets.com and drop us a message at [email protected]! This episode edited/mixed by Chase Potter. The song you hear after the intro and outro is "Toothless" by Chase Potter.

Beyond the Frets is your chance to hear in-depth conversations with legendary guitarists, educators and composers about their process, struggles, accomplishments and thoughts on the modern music industry.  This week's episode features the wild mr. Noel Johnston. Besides being an in demand guitarist in the greater Dallas area, he teaches at the University of North Texas, co-owns Lone Star Music Academy, creates hilarious instagram videos and even wrote his own book "Voicing Modes". I had a blast talking to him about his ability to command so many different musical styles, and you'll get to hear him not only talk but play quite a bit as we nerd out about harmony and rhythm! Find more about Noel at www.noeljohnston.com Sit Down. Grab an Axe. Get Abducted. If you like Beyond the Frets and want to support us, please SHARE, subscribe, and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you may be listening. Visit the podcast at beyondthefrets.com and drop us a message at [email protected]! This episode edited/mixed by Ronan Delisle

Beyond the Frets is your chance to hear in-depth conversations with legendary guitarists, educators and composers about their process, struggles, accomplishments and thoughts on the modern music industry.  This week's episode features the consummate guitarist and educator Jake Estner.  Jake is someone I've admired for years, having found him on Instagram way back, and I'm always amazed at his ability to dive so deep into harmony, rhythm, and practice concepts. I had a blast talking to him about  teaching beginners, finding joy in education,  his  journey coming up in the Boston area and much more...so much more in fact that this will be a two-fer interview! The second episode will pick up with an amazing story about how Jake got to sit in with Dweezil Zappa's band not too long ago. Find more about Jake at https://www.jakeestner.com/ Sit Down. Grab an Axe. Get Abducted. If you like Beyond the Frets and want to support us, please SHARE, subscribe, and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you may be listening. Visit the podcast at beyondthefrets.com and drop us a message at [email protected]!

Beyond the Frets is your chance to hear in-depth conversations with legendary guitarists, educators and composers about their process, struggles, accomplishments and thoughts on the modern music industry.  This week's episode features the ferocious guitarist and educator Shawn Purcell. He currently plays with the prestigious Navy Commodores, teaches at George Mason University, and leads his own projects. I had a blast talking to him about his thoughts on arranging, his process in teaching a successful collegiate guitar studio, his military band experiences and much more! Find more about Shawn at https://www.shawnpurcell.com/ Sit Down. Grab an Axe. Get Abducted. If you like Beyond the Frets and want to support us, please SHARE, subscribe, and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you may be listening. Visit the podcast at beyondthefrets.com and drop us a message at [email protected]!

Beyond the Frets is your chance to hear in-depth conversations with legendary guitarists, educators and composers about their process, struggles, accomplishments and thoughts on the modern music industry.  This week's episode features one of my favorite local Columbus heroes, Kevin Turner.  He currently works with Grammy award-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum, teaches at The Ohio State University, and has played with the likes of Ray Charles, Hank Marr, Dr. John and many many more. I asked Kevin about his experiences playing almost 7 nights a week by the time he was a teenager, he tells an amazing story that brought him back from a close encounter with retirement,  and we nerd out about our favorite players. I hope you laugh just as much as we did! Find more about Kevin at https://www.kevinturnermusic.com/ Sit Down. Grab an Axe. Get Abducted. If you like Beyond the Frets and want to support us, please SHARE, subscribe, and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you may be listening. Visit the podcast at beyondthefrets.com and drop us a message at [email protected]! 

Beyond the Frets is your chance to hear in-depth conversations with legendary guitarists, educators and composers about their process, struggles, accomplishments and thoughts on the modern music industry.  This week's episode features one of the world's greatest guitarists, educators, and ice-cream eaters, Corey Christiansen! Now the head of the guitar department at Utah State University, I talk to Corey about his views on professionalism, mentorship, education, and bridging the gap between rural and urban. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! Find more about Corey at http://coreychristiansen.com/ Sit Down. Grab an Axe. Get Abducted. If you like Beyond the Frets and want to support us, please SHARE, subscribe, and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you may be listening. Visit the podcast at beyondthefrets.com and drop us a message at [email protected]! 

Beyond the Frets is your chance to hear in-depth conversations with legendary guitarists, educators and composers about their process, struggles, accomplishments and thoughts on the modern music industry.  This week's episode features the amazing Cecil Alexander, a guitarist, composer and educator that has made a name for himself for the past few years– most recently being a finalist in the Herbie Hancock International Jazz Competition (formerly the Monk competition).  After attending Berklee College of Music (B.M. Jazz Composition) and William Patterson University (M.M. Jazz Performance), Cecil now is an adjunct faculty member at UCLA, releases his own educational materials online through his website and is set to release a debut album later in 2021. Our conversation took us through his background, influences, important lessons from his musical mentors like Gene Bertoncini, and he gives us a glimpse into what he's cooking up musically in 2021. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did! Sit Down. Grab an Axe. Get Abducted. If you like Beyond the Frets and want to support us, please SHARE, subscribe, and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you may be listening. Visit the podcast at beyondthefrets.com and drop us a message at [email protected]! 

Beyond the Frets is your chance to hear in-depth conversations with legendary guitarists, educators and composers about their process, struggles, accomplishments and thoughts on the modern music industry.  This week's episode features the fabulous Barry Greene, a guitarist and educator in Jacksonville, FL. Barry has spent the past 25 years as the guitar professor at University of North Florida, in addition to building a large online lesson community and playing his butt off all over the world. We talk in depth about his ability to embrace new technology and methods of teaching, while still firmly rooted in tradition. Barry has some great stories about Vic Juris, Dave Kikoski, and getting his butt kicked on gigs and you'll also get to hear part of a track form his last record "Resurgence" (2018), featuring Jamison Ross on drums. If you want to hear more about Barry and his phenomenal online jazz lessons, check out https://www.barrygreene.com/ Sit Down. Grab an Axe. Get Abducted. If you like Beyond the Frets and want to support us, please SHARE, subscribe, and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you may be listening. Visit the podcast at beyondthefrets.com and drop us a message! 

Beyond the Frets is your chance to hear in-depth conversations with legendary guitarists, educators and composers about their process, struggles, accomplishments and thoughts on the modern music industry.  I'm beyond thrilled to have Ben Monder as the first guest for Beyond the Frets. Ben has been an axiom in the modern jazz world since his emergence in the early 90's, and has since played with greats like Paul Motian, Maria Schneider, Donny McCaslin and David Bowie. His own output as a bandleader, composer, and guitarist is extraordinary and entirely singular. Ask your favorite guitarist who THEIR favorite guitarist is and the chances are Ben Monder will be on their list. Enjoy this almost hour long conversation with him as we talk about his involvement in Dan Weiss's "StareBaby", what inspired him to pursue solo guitar, his compositional process, the age of social media and much more!
Sit Down. Grab an Axe. Get Abducted. If you like Beyond the Frets and want to support us, please SHARE, subscribe, and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or wherever you may be listening. Visit the podcast at beyondthefrets.com and drop us a message! Find more about Ben at Benmonder.com and support his music.