Today we have another episode hosted by Pickup Music's very own production director, Júlio Mendoza!

Júlio is joined by guitarist, producer, songwriter and all-round shred-master, Myrone (AKA Pat Lukens), to talk about the journey of him becoming a full-time musician, the role that Metal guitar played in that journey, and sharing some advice on what you can do to achieve your own musical goals!

The Metal Learning Pathway is available now, check it out:

https://www.pickupmusic.com/master-classes/metal-learning-pathway

Today's episode is hosted by Pickup Music's very own production director, Júlio Mendoza!

Júlio is joined by guitarist, producer, songwriter and all-round shred-master, Myrone (AKA Pat Lukens), to discuss essential guitar techniques for playing Metal guitar.

The Metal Learning Pathway is available now, check it out:

https://www.pickupmusic.com/master-classes/metal-learning-pathway

In today's episode, Dr. Molly Miller is back in the studio with Karl and Sam after the release of her latest album to discuss the challenges and rewards of releasing music in 2024.

'The Ballad of Hotspur' (Molly's latest album):

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0z3IUb8e4M6nFPLL8CuwWO?si=k_LuFmfbQLWxKH2jciIIjg

Apple: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-ballad-of-hotspur/1707859409

YouTube: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l-jpJ8eR66Ez63Sqzi-yGytqduUobddxo

Karl sits down with Spencer Askin (aka Shreducation Nation) to wax poetic on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater II... Jk, they're gonna help you get better at guitar!

Be sure to check out The 3:2 System at Pickup Music with a 14-day free trial today!

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In 2019, Fender released a study claiming that 90% of guitarists quit within 1 year... Karl and Pickup team member, Kerri Stewart, sit down to discuss their top tips for beginner guitarists.

From must-know technique tips, to prioritizing rhythm over perfection, to the psychology of practicing, there's a lot of topics covered!

Kerri Stewart is an LA-based guitarist and educator. She's toured all over the world with artists like Dylan Gardener, Alex Lahey and pop superstar Conan Gray. Kerri also teaches privately and provides 1:1 Feedback videos for members at Pickup Music.

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Karl and Sam discuss the pros and cons of learning jazz.

Jazz Learning Pathway with Pickup Music https://www.pickupmusic.com/master-classes/jazz-bootcamp

In this 8-week program, Cecil Alexander and Sam Blakelock will show you how to navigate the world of jazz rhythm and lead playing. You'll leave this Learning Pathway with the skills to solo over any jazz standard using advanced vocabulary.

Diana Krall Live in Paris with Anthony Wilson

• Deed I Do

Joe Pass: Virtuoso

• Night and Day

Wes Montgomery: The incredible Jazz guitar of Wes Montgomery

• D Natural Blues

Jesse Van Ruller

• The Secret Champ

Bobby Broom

• The Way You Look Tonight

Karl sits down with Los Angeles based vocal coach Savannah Wilder. Savannah shares her top tips for breath work, warm-ups, and how she believes anyone can learn to sing! Then Karl and Savannah discuss their respective journeys with developing singing and playing coordination. So sit back and enjoy or... warm-up those pipes and sing along! It's time for another episode of the Pickup Music Pod.

Savannah Wilder: https://www.instagram.com/sav.wilder?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Savannah's vocal studio: https://www.instagram.com/singwithsav?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

In today's episode, Karl and Sam sit down with Dr. Molly Miller and discuss the CAGED system, what makes it so effective, and how to use it to break out of the Intermediate plateau!

Take a deep dive into the music theory of chords and scales. You'll learn how to know exactly what scale to play over any chord in a key.

Welcome to Season 2! Sam and Karl share their favorite solos from some mind blowing guitarists.

We talk about:

• Arianna Powell
• Liam Kevany
• Josh Ray Gooch
• Ichika Mo
• Cecil Alexander
• Lawrence Jones

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