Chasing Frets

Premier Guitar

Hosted by Premier Guitar's Jason Shadrick, along with famed guitar journalists Andy Ellis and Joe Gore, Chasing Frets is a weekly look at the craft of guitar playing.

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91 episodes
Updated Jan 8, 2021

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Jan 8, 2021 · 26 min
Jeff Daniels on Songcraft
“You’re not writing until you’re rewriting.” Presented by Taylor Guitars (http://taylorguitars.com) Visit Jeff Daniels: https://www.jeffdaniels.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Jan 6, 2021 · 19 min
Jeff Daniels’ 6-string Secrets of the Screen
Is that really an F#m7, or are they just faking it? Presented by Taylor Guitars (http://taylorguitars.com) Visit Jeff Daniels: https://www.jeffdaniels.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Jan 4, 2021 · 24 min
Jeff Daniels: "I Steal Left and Right From People"
Actor and talented acoustic picker Jeff Daniels talks about his influences: Arlo Gurthie, Steve Goodman, Doc Watson, Son House, and more. Sponsored by Taylor Guitars (http://taylorguitars.com) Visit Jeff Daniels: https://www.jeffdaniels.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Jan 1, 2021 · 22 min
Mentorship and Apprenticeship
Regardless of style, It’s a long, winding road to guitar mastery. Julian Lage describes his journey and who has helped him along the way. Visit Julian Lage: https://julianlage.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Dec 30, 2020 · 28 min
Fate or Hard Work … and Maybe a Little Luck?
How virtuoso Julian Lage went from transcribing jazz maestro Jim Hall’s solos as a youth to playing alongside the late legend in adulthood. Visit Julian Lage: https://julianlage.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Dec 28, 2020 · 28 min
The 12 Commandments of Julian Lage
The jazz phenom elaborates on his most prized playing epiphanies. Presented by Collings Guitars Visit Julian Lage: https://julianlage.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Dec 25, 2020 · 19 min
Guitar, Meet Orchestra
Lyle Workman employs orchestra in many of his film and TV scores. Hear him discuss how he writes for a really big band, while bringing an orchestral sensibility to his own guitar work. Visit Lyle Workman: https://www.bluecanoerecords.com/uncommon_measures.html Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Dec 23, 2020 · 18 min
Some of My Best Friends Are Drummers
Lyle Workman talks about his prog-inspired love of odd meter, and working the Vinnie Colaiuta, Matt Chamberlain, Abe Laboriel Jr., and Toss Panos on his new album, Uncommon Measures. Visit Lyle Workman: https://www.bluecanoerecords.com/uncommon_measures.html Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Dec 21, 2020 · 25 min
Frets and Film
What does it take to be a successful film and TV composer? Lyle Workman breaks down the process and talks about his new guitar album featuring the Abbey Road Orchestra. Visit Lyle Workman: https://www.bluecanoerecords.com/uncommon_measures.html Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Dec 18, 2020 · 23 min
Sturgill Simpson's Secret Weapon
Mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull explains what she’s learned from Bela Fleck, Sturgill Simpson, Allison Krause, and others. Visit Sierra Hull: https://www.sierrahull.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Dec 16, 2020 · 26 min
Bluegrass at Berklee
As a touring prodigy who’d played the Grand Ole Opry, Sierra Hull accepted a once-in-a-lifetime offer. What happened next? Visit Sierra Hull: https://www.sierrahull.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Dec 14, 2020 · 32 min
Don't Be Scared of Small Frets
Mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull offers essential mando tips for guitarists and shares the story of her early years. Visit Sierra Hull: https://www.sierrahull.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Dec 11, 2020 · 29 min
Jim Campilongo Is a Guitar Student for Life
The country-jazz virtuoso is constantly absorbing new influences and exploring new techniques, even after 50 years of playing. Visit Jim Campilongo: https://www.jimcampilongo.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Dec 9, 2020 · 26 min
Where Charlie Parker Meets Buck Owens
Jim Campilongo’s playing is informed by both styles, yet also shatters their conventions. Visit Jim Campilongo: https://www.jimcampilongo.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Dec 7, 2020 · 30 min
Fear and Loathing on the Album Trail
Country-jazz master Jim Campilongo talks about the 3D-chess level challenges—and resulting clarity—of recording the sparse-but-dynamic Two Guitars, with Luca Benedetti. Visit Jim Campilongo: https://www.jimcampilongo.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Dec 4, 2020 · 20 min
The Beauty of Bossa Nova
Guitar in hand, John Pizzarelli unlocks the secrets of the distinctive fingerstyle rhythms of Brazil’s coolest import. Visit John Pizzarelli: https://www.johnpizzarelli.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Dec 2, 2020 · 26 min
Who Do James Taylor and Paul McCartney Call When They Want Jazz?
When it comes to swinging standards, few guitarists can match 7-string virtuoso John Pizzarelli. Visit John Pizzarelli: https://www.johnpizzarelli.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Nov 30, 2020 · 28 min
7-String Guitars Aren't Just for Djent
John Pizzarelli describes how his dad, Bucky Pizzarelli, showed him the way to 7-string bliss. Visit John Pizzarelli: https://www.johnpizzarelli.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Nov 27, 2020 · 25 min
Don't Just Play the Blues Scale
Hear how Ariel Posen communicates a 12-bar blues harmony through smart note choices. Visit Ariel Posen: https://www.arielposen.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Nov 25, 2020 · 24 min
All the Nuances—Except the Technical Ones
Ariel Posen highlights the subtleties of phrasing, dynamics, and timing—the details that truly define your style. Visit Ariel Posen: https://www.arielposen.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

Chasing Frets

Jeff Daniels on Songcraft

Jeff Daniels’ 6-string Secrets of the Screen

Jeff Daniels: "I Steal Left and Right From People"

Mentorship and Apprenticeship

Fate or Hard Work … and Maybe a Little Luck?

The 12 Commandments of Julian Lage

Guitar, Meet Orchestra

Some of My Best Friends Are Drummers

Frets and Film

Sturgill Simpson's Secret Weapon

Bluegrass at Berklee

Don't Be Scared of Small Frets

Jim Campilongo Is a Guitar Student for Life

Where Charlie Parker Meets Buck Owens

Fear and Loathing on the Album Trail

The Beauty of Bossa Nova

Who Do James Taylor and Paul McCartney Call When They Want Jazz?

7-String Guitars Aren't Just for Djent

Don't Just Play the Blues Scale

All the Nuances—Except the Technical Ones