Embark on a journey through the treacherous yet rewarding landscape of brand protection in the digital realm, as I recount my personal saga from the naivety of picking a business name to the enlightenment of keyword prowess. Through tales of missed opportunities and hard-won victories, I'll arm you with the knowledge to shield your online persona from the hazards that lurk behind every click and post. Witness the evolution of strategic visibility and grasp the dire consequences of letting your domain name slip through your fingers. Let's unravel the tapestry of authentic content creation toge ..read more

Are stiff fingers and rusty joints dampening your guitar groove? Fear not, fellow strummers! Today, I'm peeling back the curtain on my essential pre-practice warm-up rituals that will help you ease into your playing sessions, no matter what physical challenges you might face. From the simplest hammer-ons and pull-offs to get that blood pumping to more complex finger gymnastics, I'm laying it all out to ensure you hit every note with comfort and confidence. Plus, we'll explore how to tweak these exercises to suit your unique needs, keeping you in tune with your body's rhythm. Now, let's switch ..read more

Ever feel like your band is just one step away from truly rocking the stage together? Get ready to transform that feeling into a reality as we explore the essential strategies for balancing personal practice and group rehearsals. Join me, Steve, in a jam-packed session where we dissect the crucial responsibilities of each musician. You'll learn why it's vital to come to rehearsals with your parts down pat, ensuring that every minute spent together is for honing in on dynamics, tempo, and the group's overall harmony. We'll tackle common pitfalls, like the frustration of dealing with unprepared ..read more

Ever wondered how to inject studio-quality guitar tones directly into your recordings without the hassle of micing amps? Strap in as your host, Steve Stine, pulls back the curtain on the transformative world of guitar plugins and amp sims. I'm here to share my personal arsenal of the most reliable and high-quality software that's elevating my music—and can do the same for yours. From what’s already at your fingertips within your DAW to the game-changing offerings of Neural DSP, STL Tones, and others, this episode is your ticket to finding that perfect sound, whether you're a bedroom rocker or ..read more

Strap in for a ride on the wild strings of Tim's guitar as he shares the untold stories from the early days of Bon Jovi, and beyond. In a candid conversation, Tim—a revered session guitarist with a knack for finding himself in the right place at the right time—recounts the magic of recording "Runaway," a track that catapulted Bon Jovi into the limelight. He peels back the curtain on the hustle of a young Jon Bon Jovi, the camaraderie amongst rock's unsung heroes, and the bittersweet symphony of paths diverged when he opted to tour with Rick Springfield instead. But that's just scratching the ..read more

Have you ever found yourself on the edge of a musical cliff, looking into the unknown depths of a genre that feels worlds away from your own? That's where I stood, guitar in hand, as I prepared to leap into the intricate world of jazz fusion. In a tale of unexpected turns, I recount the thrilling saga of channeling my rock and metal-honed skills into the sophisticated melodies and rhythms of the Brecker Brothers. Alongside my narrative, I peel away the layers of what it takes to internalize and execute music that's not just new but complex to the core. It's a journey that's as much about self ..read more

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Arpeggio, also known as a "broken chord," denotes a chord in which each note is audibly heard separately. Specifically, they’re the notes that make up the chords played separately. Arpeggio helps musicians bridge the gap between strumming chords and running scales.  By using this technique in a solo, you can better match the passing chords in the progression to create a more meaningful story sound. In today’s episode of Steve Stine Guitar Podcasts, Steve shows how to play arpeggios and do it solo. He also specifies that visualizing arpeggio will make it easier for you to play it. Tune in ..read more

The CAGED System uses the five shapes of open-position chords—C, A, G, E and D—to make all other barre chords. The system allows for twelve major chords and their variations to be played in up to five different positions on the neck, using only these five shapes. The CAGED System is not limited to chords. It can also be used to play major scales in any position, using five different patterns. Learning each scale position is a good way to learn how to solo because it breaks down the neck into chunks rather than mapping out the entire scale. In today’s episode of Steve Stine Guitar Podcasts, Ste ..read more

The theory of guitar chords includes how scales are used to create chords as well as the various quality and types based on the intervals of the chord tones and the frequency of notes used to create each chord. In today’s episode of Steve Stine Guitar Podcasts, I’m going to talk about simple scale and chord theory for guitar. Curious about how chords are made? Tune in now and check out this new episode! Be optimistic and keep practicing! Highlights: (00:02) Relative Major Versus Relative Minor (01:53 )Interval as the Distances Between Notes (04:16 )Reinitializing the Key of G to Be Like the ..read more