Brendon Small

Brendon Small discusses his guitar background, practicing approach, and the parallels between learning guitar and developing an identity as a comedian. He also talks about Dethklok and Metalocalypse, and shares recording tips he received from guitar pals Steve Vai and Joe Satriani.

Edition 44 - Brendon Small

Eric Chaz

Eric Chaz talks about his start in the business and working with high-profile artists. He also provides some background about the world of guitar repair, discusses the differences between vintage and modern guitars, and offers tips about maintaining your instrument.

Edition 43 - Eric Chaz

Steve Morse

Steve Morse describes how the Dixie Dregs evolved through his early years at high school and later attending the University of Miami, and their early difficulties at landing a record contract. He also talks about his brief turn as a commercial airline pilot and playing with legendary bands like Kansas and Deep Purple.

Edition 42 - Steve Morse

Chris Payton

Chris Payton talks about playing big gigs, performing on TV shows like Leno and Letterman, and life on the road with Robin Thicke. He also discusses his favorite pedals, amps and instruments, plus how his family influenced his desire to become a guitarist at an early age.

Edition 41 - Chris Payton

Donna Grantis

Donna Grantis talks about her musical background, making a name for herself in the Toronto scene, and what it’s like to play with Prince. She also goes into detail about her amps, custom pedalboards, and favorite BOSS stomps.

Edition 40 - Donna Grantis

Johnny Marr

Alternative rock legend Johnny Marr discusses his early life and influences, his highly successful music, the amazing journey as one of the most influential guitarists and his equipment of choice.

Edition 39 - Johnny Marr

Herman Li

Herman Li discusses what it was like to grow up in three different countries and details life on the road with his band. He also describes his amp setup and favorite pedals, and even reveals some secret gear tricks.

Edition 38 - Herman Li

Billy Duffy

Billy Duffy discusses his early life and influences, how he formed The Cult with Ian Astbury, and the evolution of the band’s sound in the late 1980s.

Edition 37 - Billy Duffy

Thomas Nordegg

Thomas Nordegg describes how he left his home in Vienna, Austria, in the 1970s and ended up landing a job with Frank Zappa in Los Angeles. He also offers behind-the-scenes stories from his life as a tech with various artists and talks about his favorite gear.

Edition 36 - Thomas Nordegg

Jude Gold describes managing 45 guitar teachers at MI, why he likes his Telecaster, and discusses his favorite pedals and amps. The way his pedal collection grows, he’s convinced they must breed at night!

Edition 35, Segment 2 - Jude Gold

Talk for guitar players—presented by BOSS U.S., the leader in guitar effects technology. Listen in as BOSS Specialist Paul Hanson talks with the world’s most interesting guitar professionals about gear, playing, life on the road, the music business, and much more.

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Jon Gutwillig

Jon Gutwillig talks about guitars, amps, and his pedal board, which is filled with a vast array of effects. He also reveals many of his secrets about tone and discusses the Biscuits’ recording process.

Edition 22, Segment 2 - Jon Gutwillig

Tim Bogert

Tim Bogert shares stories about his amazing early years with the bands Vanilla Fudge, Beck, Bogert &amp; Appice, and Cactus.

Edition 19, Segment 1 - Tim Bogert

Tim Bogert discusses his gear, reveals how he records bass, and offers some great advice for bass players.

Edition 19, Segment 2 - Tim Bogert

Jude Gold discusses his philosophy on playing funky guitar, and dispenses some advice on improving your rhythm. He also offers some highlights from the many interview features he’s worked on over the years for Guitar Player magazine.

Edition 35, Segment 1 - Jude Gold

Jon Gutwillig explains what the term “jam band” means, and describes the Disco Biscuits’ philosophical approach to their stage show.

Edition 22, Segment 1 - Jon Gutwillig

Oz Noy

Oz Noy talks about his gear and his approach to rock grooves and jazz harmony, and topics also include how constant recording sessions with a metronome has helped solidify his sense of time, and more excerpts from Oz’s solo albums.

Edition 21, Segment 2 - Oz Noy

Pete Thorn

Pete Thorn talks about starting out in Canada and how his career has evolved over the years into what it is now. He also offers a few behind-the-scenes stories and reveals some secrets on auditioning for the big gigs.

Edition 33 - Pete Thorn

Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson talks about how he’s used Roland’s guitar synthesizers through the years, and how he’s now integrating the latest, the GR-55, with his vintage and modern analog gear.

Edition 32 - Eric Johnson

Andy Summers discusses his approach to guitars and gear, as well as his philosophy on playing. He also covers many other topics, including the creation of his signature sound with The Police, tape echo, using Roland guitar synths, his favorite pedals, and his affection for the Roland VG-99.

Edition 30 - Andy Summers

Steve Lukather

Steve Lukather talks about his start in music, playing the piano his mom won on The Hollywood Squares TV show. He also discusses working on recording sessions for countless hits, his long history with Toto. In addition, Steve tells about growing up as a Beatles fan and his later relationship with George Harrison.

Edition 29 - Steve Lukather

Nick Nolan

Nick Nolan describes his early career as a session guitarist and details how he landed the composing gig for a top-rated TV series.

Edition 25, Segment 1 - Nick Nolan

Jeff Loomis talks about growing up in Wisconsin, winning Wisconsin’s Guitar Wars contest, and being influenced by Yngwie Malmsteen.

Edition 24, Segment 1 - Jeff Loomis

Paul Hanson and Jeff Loomis discuss picking technique, practice, songwriting, and the recording of the recent Nevermore record. Jeff also describes his signature-model seven-string guitar.

Edition 24, Segment 2 - Jeff Loomis

Jeff Loomis talks about auditioning for Megadeth at the age of 16, and goes into his gear and how he started playing seven-string guitars. He also offers some helpful advice for young guitarists.

Edition 24, Segment 3 - Jeff Loomis

Marty Friedman

Marty Friedman talks about playing different guitars, his picking technique, his amps and pedals, and his amazing solo career and life in Japan.

Edition 18, Segment 2 - Marty Friedman

Jeff “Skunk” Baxter discusses playing and recording with Steely Dan, playing rhythm guitar, practicing, and playing with a metronome.

Edition 17, Segment 1 - Jeff “Skunk” Baxter

Jeff “Skunk” Baxter talks about playing with the Doobie Brothers, the art of leaving space when recording in the studio, and much more.

Edition 17, Segment 2 - Jeff “Skunk” Baxter

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