GrassTalkRadio.com Episode 047

The Beaver Effect - In this episode I explain The Beaver Effect and give examples of the amazing things it can do for you as a musician or in nearly any endeavor in life. I also talk a little about my early experiences as a bluegrass bass player and how it led to my Bluegrass Bass Instruction Course.

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GrassTalkRadio is a show for people who play or are learning to play bluegrass--the greatest music in the world!

GrassTalkRadio.com Episode 046

Band Marketing Basics - In this episode I blast through the list of things you need to think about to get your band some gigs. The basics are pretty simple but a lot of folks miss out because they overlook crucial items. Have fun and happy gigging!

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GrassTalkRadio.com Episode 045

Crafting a Good Set List - The set list is the script for your performance. Poorly thought out set lists, or just wingin' it, may lead to less than great performances. In this episode I share my thoughts on putting together good sets.

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GrassTalkRadio.com Episode 044

Who You Hang Around With Counts - In this episode I discuss how other people rub off on you, musically and otherwise. The reverse is also true. Think about who you hang out with. Have fun and let me know you are out there!

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GrassTalkRadio.com Episode 043

P.A. System Basics - This episode picks up where I left off in #42 and will walk you through the entire signal chain of a typical bluegrass P.A. setup. It concludes with a short course in microphones. You may not need this today but you will some day–with any luck at all! Have fun and let me know you are out there!

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GrassTalkRadio.com Episode 042

Playing Over P.A. Systems - This episode discusses the mindset and skills you need to play over other people's P.A. systems. When you are starting out that will be most of your gigs. Or if you do a lot of festivals. This episode will help you deal with the reality of that situation. A future episode will talk about running your own sound. Have fun and let me know you are out there!

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GrassTalkRadio.com Episode 041

Dear John... - My friend John Teate allowed me to use this episode to "slice and dice" his playing. There are a lot of "Johns" out there and the advice I give him might help you! Are you improvising everything? Are you faking it when you could be "nailing it"? Food for thought. Have fun and let me know you are out there!

If you enjoy the show you can support what I am doing by visiting my online store at http://www.payhip.com/bradleylaird.

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GrassTalkRadio is a show for people who play or are learning to play bluegrass--the greatest music in the world!

GrassTalkRadio.com Episode 041

Dear John... - My friend John Teate allowed me to use this episode to "slice and dice" his playing. There are a lot of "Johns" out there and the advice I give him might help you! Are you improvising everything? Are you faking it when you could be "nailing it"? Food for thought. Have fun and let me know you are out there!

If you enjoy the show you can support what I am doing by visiting my online store at http://www.payhip.com/bradleylaird.

For additional goodies, be sure to scope out the show notes here: http://www.bradleylaird.com/podcast/episode-41-show-notes.html

GrassTalkRadio is a show for people who play or are learning to play bluegrass--the greatest music in the world!

GrassTalkRadio.com Episode 040

Geoff Hohwald Interview - Geoff Hohwald is one of the pioneers in banjo instructional material and an interesting character in the bluegrass world. Join me as I shoot the breeze with Geoff at my kitchen table. I close the show with a tune featuring his hard-driving banjo picking at it's finest. Have fun and let me know you are out there!

If you enjoy the show you can support what I am doing by visiting my online store at http://www.payhip.com/bradleylaird.

For additional goodies, be sure to scope out the show notes here: http://www.bradleylaird.com/podcast/episode-40-show-notes.html

GrassTalkRadio is a show for people who play or are learning to play bluegrass--the greatest music in the world!

GrassTalkRadio.com Episode 039

Let's Rehearse - After a bit of commentary on the state of the world and my theory of "over connectedness", I fully hash out what it takes to rehearse your band so you can perform at your best. Have fun and let me know you are out there!

If you enjoy the show you can support what I am doing by visiting my online store at http://www.payhip.com/bradleylaird.

For additional goodies, be sure to scope out the show notes here: http://www.bradleylaird.com/podcast/episode-39-show-notes.html

GrassTalkRadio is a show for people who play or are learning to play bluegrass--the greatest music in the world!