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Today’s episode is a tribute to one of the greatest musicians of all time; the British heavy metal vocalist, best known as the lead vocalist for the band Grim Reaper– this is none other than Steve Grimmett, the man himself.

As a way to pay tribute and honor Steve, we will look back to this interview that we had that will unravel more about Steve’s early days and the things that he did, what got him into music, his past early days of getting started in the business and his influences, and many more. Having one of the greatest voices in metal, Steve will always and forever be remembered.

Rest in Peace, Steve Grimmett

1959-2022

Tune in now and learn more!

Links:

• Steve’s Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus... 
• GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0... 
• Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... . 

Check out Steve's Guitar Membership and Courses: https://bit.ly/3rbZ3He

Links:

Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
https://academy.guitarzoom.com/

• Steve’s Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus...
• GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0...
• Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... .

Send Steve a Text Message

In today’s episode,  Steve will be talking about a few different practice tips for developing your Legato Technique, and the three main styles of legato which are hammer-ons, pull-offs, and then trills.

Stay positive and keep strumming!

Highlights:

(01:57) The three main styles of legato 

(04:32) Pull-Offs: How to manage the strings

(08:07) Finger Combinations:  Starting with 22nd Exercise 

(14:34) Different Pull-Off Techniques to Add Variety to Guitar Articulation

(15:42) Pull-offs and Timing: A Simple Guide 

(19:04) Guitar Technique: Hammer-Ons Pull-Offs Exercise

(19:55) Spread fingering: Three Note Per String

(22:55) Fingers, Frets, and Strings 

Links:

GuitarZoom.com - Official Home of Steve Stine 

Links:

Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
https://academy.guitarzoom.com/

• Steve’s Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus...
• GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0...
• Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... .

Send Steve a Text Message

It can be difficult to imagine, but the guitar pick is one of the simplest yet most essential components of your setup. This tiny piece of plastic has a significant impact on your tone. Finding the perfect one is crucial, which is why this episode is something you should listen to!

In today’s episode of the Guitar Zoom Podcast, we are joined by Paul Holcomb as he shares how he has found a unique way of approaching the standard guitar pick for a number of different reasons, and Steve will also share his experience with the Guitar Picks.

Are you also aspiring to play your dream guitar? Tune in to this inspiring episode and don’t miss the chance to motivate yourself to keep strumming!

Tune in to this podcast now and learn how one small thing can make the biggest difference!

Highlights:

• (01:59)Paul’s Story with Music
• (04:21)Guitar Picks Design Process 
• (09:15)Guitar Picks: The Difference in Feels and Sound 
• (16:15)Why do people try different guitar picks?
• (20:58 )Where does the name box street come from?

Links:

• Website:https://bogstreet.com/ 
• https://bogstreetlabs.com/ 
• Youtube:Bog Street
• Facebook:Bog Street
• Instagram:Bog Street
• Twitter:Bog Street

Links:

Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
https://academy.guitarzoom.com/

• Steve’s Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus...
• GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0...
• Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... .

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 Stine

In 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 you also aspiring to play your dream guitar? Tune in to this inspiring episode and don’t miss the chance to motivate yourself to keep strumming!

Highlights:

• (00:37) Steve’s history with Ibanez Guitar
• (00:55) Steve’s humble guitar beginnings
• (03:13) When did he start getting an Ibanez Jem?
• (05:30) Did his guitar journey start when he had the Ibanez Jem?
• (06:48) Why did he wound up getting Ibanez Jem?
• (08:34) His experience with Ibanez Jem: The 10th Anniversary
• (11:06) Steve’s take on EMGs
• (14:12) The story of  how he started to span out to different guitar brands

Links:

• https://guitarzoom.com/membership-signup/ 
•  https://guitarzoom.com/products/ear-training-2-0 
• https://masterclass.guitarzoom.com/
• GuitarZoom.com -

Links:

Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
https://academy.guitarzoom.com/

• Steve’s Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus...
• GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0...
• Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... .

Send Steve a Text Message

In the business world, branding is everything, however, you also need to protect it in the best way possible.

In today's episode, Steve talks about how you can protect your name, and your brand and he will share some tips to get organized as it is the first step towards developing your business. 

Tune in to this episode and learn some great tips from the one and only, Steve Stine!

Highlights:

• (00:21)How to Choose Your Brand Name 
• (03:47)Creating your own websites
• (05:25)The ‘NAME’ mistake that Steve Stine didn’t think of
• (07:52)Building your online persona and why you should care about it
• (12:59) Why is a professional email address vital for your brand?

Links:

• GuitarZoom.com - Official Home of Steve Stine
• Lessonface: Live Online Music Lessons Of All Instruments

Links:

Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
https://academy.guitarzoom.com/

• Steve’s Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus...
• GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0...
• Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... .

Send Steve a Text Message

We all get to experience a lot of FIRSTS in our lives and one of the most awkward situations we may encounter is standing on stage with uncertainty. Most performers encounter this on their first time performing on stage. And even Steve who is an expert experienced this quandary on his debut as an onstage performer. 

In today's episode, Steve will answer one of the most frequently asked topics which is all about the first time performing on stage. He will share his experience around this, as well as some tips on overcoming this awkward situation.

Check out this episode now and learn some tips that may help you perform better on stage!
 

Highlights:

• (00:26) Steve's experience of playing on stage for the first time
• (04:05) What are the benefits of playing on stage a lot  
• (07:44) The Impact of stage presence on performing
• (09:53) Tips for preparing to play in a band
• (12:58) The Significance of Being Comfortable in Performing

Links: 

• GuitarZoom.com - Official Home of Steve Stine
• https://guitarzoom.com/membership-signup/ 
•  https://guitarzoom.com/products/ear-training-2-0 
• https://masterclass.guitarzoom.com/

Links:

Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
https://academy.guitarzoom.com/

• Steve’s Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus...
• GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0...
• Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... .

Send Steve a Text Message

“The pressure that we put on ourselves to create a masterpiece actually in itself, stifles creativity. If you're putting yourself under pressure, it's really hard to just be creative and let it flow.” - Jim Hustwit

In today’s episode of  Steve Stine's Podcast, we are joined by Jim Hustwit. He's a music producer, composer, and songwriter, scoring and producing music for singers, songwriters, television, film, and theater. He has written and produced music for Rehearsal Production Music, Sony ATV, and many others. He's also a member of the marketing team that helped "Crazy Frog" become the #1 hit on the Billboard charts.

As of the moment, he runs LARP Music, which we're going to be talking a lot about today, which way he works on music for sync placements for film, TV shows, trailers, commercials, all sites, all sorts of different things. 

Highlights:

• (03:40)Jim’s first dalliance with music
• (10:42)The Dichotomy between Musicians and Composers  
• (16:44)The Difference Between Creating Intellectually vs. from the Heart
• (19:40)How does the creative process begin?
• (24:18)The Importance of Sound Layering in Music Production
• (28:41)Jim’s battle between creation and production
• (33:21)Jim’s contribution to Crazy Frog's success
• (49:51)Who was the artist that inspired Jim?

Links:

• Website:Larpmusic.com
• LinkedIn:Jim Hustwit
• Facebook:Jim Hustwit - Larp Music
• Instagram:​​jimhustwit
• Twitter:Jim Hustwit
• Youtube:LarpMusic

Links:

Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
https://academy.guitarzoom.com/

• Steve’s Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus...
• GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0...
• Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... .

Send Steve a Text Message

In today's episode, Steve's going to show this one idea in the first position of pentatonic (any scale) and learning to visualize and then being able to move that wherever you want to go.

Tune in to this episode and play your guitar the best you can!

Highlights:

• (03:42)Key ‘A’: Chord Bending shortcut 
• (07:15)The nice thing about visualizing the fretboard
• (07:51)Horizontal Motion in Guitar Soloing
• (08:45)Braking All or Nothing when playing
• (10:10)Moving the idea into the realm of the bends
• (14:04)It depends on how you look at your fretboard
• (15:18)The Confidence and Attitude in Bending 

Links:

• Steve’s Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus... 
• GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0...  
• Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... . 
• Check out Steve's Guitar Membership and Courses: https://bit.ly/3rbZ3He

Links:

Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
https://academy.guitarzoom.com/

• Steve’s Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus...
• GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0...
• Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... .

Send Steve a Text Message

In today’s episode, Steve is going to show you the right way to do string bending because you’re not just guitar playing, but you are actually trying to make music sound like music!

Highlights:

• [02:13]Vibrato versus Bending
• [05:05]Dealing with a whole step or two fret band
• [08:53]Two ways to deal with strings 
• [11:50]Tips on String Bending 
• [19:40]The Three Best Notes to Bend
• [11:50]The problem with bending toward the floor

Links:

• Steve’s Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus... 
• GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0...  
• Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... . 

Links:

Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
https://academy.guitarzoom.com/

• Steve’s Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus...
• GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0...
• Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... .

Send Steve a Text Message

In today’s episode, Steve's going to show you easy ways to create rhythm and groove when you play guitar so you can sound great when you play your favorite songs and have more fun with your guitar!

Highlight:

• [00:24] Why You Should Focus on Chords and Rhythm 
• [01:00] Cro-Magnons Strumming and Strumming Down and Up Alternately
• [03:38] Scratching Technique 
• [04:24] First Element of Strumming: Dynamics Loud and Soft Strumming
• [06:58] Second Element of Strumming: Strumming Variants
• [14:55] Different song samples that use more of a Cro-Magnon style
• [16:56] Examples of Half Groove and Cro-Magnon
• [22:55] Why should groove and rhythm be harnessed?
• [23:27] How do you mute the lower strings when you are playing in higher strings?

Links:

• Get Instant Access to 50+ of Steve’s Guitar Courses ► https://guitarzoom.com/membership-sig... 
• Play Any Song By Ear ► https://guitarzoom.com/products/ear-t... 
• Instant Access to Steve’s Masterclasses ► https://masterclass.guitarzoom.com/ 
• Steve’s Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus... 
• GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0...  
• Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... 

Links:

Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
https://academy.guitarzoom.com/

• Steve’s Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus...
• GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0...
• Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... .