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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Oct 9, 2020 · 19 min
How the Chicks’ Natalie Maines Made Ben Harper a Better Lap-Steel Player
Some of the slide veteran’s most important lessons happen when he’s on the other side of the glass. Visit Ben Harper: https://www.benharper.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Oct 7, 2020 · 21 min
Ben Harper’s Mom Is Not Easily Amused
Coming up on his career’s 30-year mark, the guitar vet shares a heart-tugging recent text message that ranks right up there with his three Grammy awards. Visit Ben Harper: https://www.benharper.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Oct 5, 2020 · 23 min
Ben Harper's Lap-Steel Reboot
The longtime Weissenborn devotee reveals how a new Monteleone lap steel forced him to scrap an entire album and start anew. Visit Ben Harper: https://www.benharper.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Oct 2, 2020 · 24 min
Daniel Donato: “There’s Only Two Kinds of Songs”
Daniel Donato shows us why—and how—you should get complete control of the major and minor “domains.” Visit Daniel Donato: https://danieldonato.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Sep 30, 2020 · 22 min
CBD Gloves, Vitamins & Daily Recording
To stay on top of his game, jam/country virtuoso Daniel Donato has a regimen inspired by pro athletes. Visit Daniel Donato: https://danieldonato.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Sep 28, 2020 · 30 min
Johnny Cash + Grateful Dead = Cosmic Country
How Daniel Donato’s ethos continues to be shaped by the jam gods—and not just Garcia’s solos. Visit Daniel Donato: https://danieldonato.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Sep 25, 2020 · 23 min
Wait—You’re Still Not Recording?
It’s not just a pandemic fad. Matt Smith on why you’re losing out if you don’t take the plunge. Visit Matt Smith: https://6stringranch.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Sep 23, 2020 · 24 min
The Fine Art of Layering Guitars
Years of playing sessions, producing bands, and engineering and mastering studio tracks have given Matt Smith a deep understanding of how to stack and mix guitars, and in this episode he explains both what to do and what to avoid when overdubbing. By following his tips, you’ll bring more clarity and focus to your acoustic and electric guitar parts. Visit Matt Smith: https://6stringranch.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Sep 21, 2020 · 27 min
The Secret to Becoming a Multi-instrumentalist
Matt Smith plays acoustic, electric, and baritone guitar, steel guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, Dobro, sitar, ukulele, saz, cumbus, charango, and tiple. In this episode, he explains how to explore the world of stringed instruments without getting lost along the way. If you want to expand your sonic palette, you’ll appreciate his simple, yet profound technique for mastering seemingly disparate tunings. Visit Matt Smith: https://6stringranch.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Sep 18, 2020 · 21 min
Charlie Hunter Plays Drums—and You Should Too
Charlie Hunter spends much of his time behind a drum set. In fact, drumming has much to do with his signature polyphonic sound. Listen in as he makes the case that all guitarists should devote time to practicing percussion instruments. Visit Charlie Hunter: https://charliehunter.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Sep 16, 2020 · 17 min
When Jazz Meets Pop
While Charlie Hunter is best known for his jazz work, he’s also contributed to pop and R&B recordings by such artists as John Mayer, D’Angelo, and Norah Jones. Listen as he recounts his experiences as a featured guest artist. Visit Charlie Hunter: https://charliehunter.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Sep 14, 2020 · 30 min
Charlie Hunter's Guide to Freeing Up Your Technique
Charlie Hunter explains how he developed his astonishing contrapuntal technique — and how you too can improvise simultaneous guitar parts and bass lines. Visit Charlie Hunter: https://charliehunter.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Sep 11, 2020 · 13 min
Steve Kimock on Collaborating in the Studio
Recording music is often described as capturing lightning in a bottle. In this episode, Steve describes how he approaches this side of his musical expression, offers perspectives on the evolution of recording technology, and reveals how his latest EP, Point of No Return, combines elements of live and studio performance. Visit Steve Kimock: https://kimock.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Sep 9, 2020 · 20 min
Steve Kimock on Lap Steel
In addition to being a guitar master, Steve is a lap-steel sensei. In this episode, he explains why he became entranced by steel’s slippery sounds and how bluesman Freddie Roulette inspired him to take it up many years ago. Visit Steve Kimock: https://kimock.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Sep 7, 2020 · 39 min
Steve Kimock's Improvised Life
Few 6-stringers have had as enduring and varied a career as Steve. Discover what keeps him at the forefront of the jam-band scene and what it takes to always approach the guitar with fresh ears. Visit Steve Kimock: https://kimock.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Sep 4, 2020 · 25 min
Practicing in All 12 Keys
Adam Levy, a popular online instructor, considers the pros and cons of entering the chromatic wormhole. His observations may surprise you. Visit Adam Levy: https://www.adamlevy.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Sep 2, 2020 · 25 min
Self-Promo Without Pestering
Guitar guru Adam Levy shares tips on self-promotion for players with DIY careers—and that’s most of us! The key, he says, is to make your promotions valuable for the recipient. Visit Adam Levy: https://www.adamlevy.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Aug 31, 2020 · 35 min
Rolling the Dice on Practice
Guitar instruction guru Adam Levy uses a custom-made pair of dice to determine his practice routine each day. The dice don’t just select the day’s exercises — they also define them. He also shares other ways to keep your practice focused, fertile, and fun. Visit Adam Levy: https://www.adamlevy.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Aug 28, 2020 · 28 min
Joey Landreth on Songcraft and Technology
Joey compares and contrasts the various ways people make and share music, and offers valuable tips for keeping it real when you’re working by yourself. Visit Joey Landreth: http://www.joeylandreth.com Visit The Bros. Landreth: https://www.thebroslandreth.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica
Aug 26, 2020 · 23 min
The Magic of Lowell George
The late Little Feat slide wizard is one of Joey Landreth's biggest inspirations. Discover why as Joey dissects a handful of Lowell George tracks and explains exactly what he listens for in these epic songs. Visit Joey Landreth: http://www.joeylandreth.com Visit The Bros. Landreth: https://www.thebroslandreth.com Visit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.com Hit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.com Special thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

Chasing Frets

How the Chicks’ Natalie Maines Made Ben Harper a Better Lap-Steel Player

Ben Harper’s Mom Is Not Easily Amused

Ben Harper's Lap-Steel Reboot

Daniel Donato: “There’s Only Two Kinds of Songs”

CBD Gloves, Vitamins & Daily Recording

Johnny Cash + Grateful Dead = Cosmic Country

Wait—You’re Still Not Recording?

The Fine Art of Layering Guitars

The Secret to Becoming a Multi-instrumentalist

Charlie Hunter Plays Drums—and You Should Too

When Jazz Meets Pop

Charlie Hunter's Guide to Freeing Up Your Technique

Steve Kimock on Collaborating in the Studio

Steve Kimock on Lap Steel

Steve Kimock's Improvised Life

Practicing in All 12 Keys

Self-Promo Without Pestering

Rolling the Dice on Practice

Joey Landreth on Songcraft and Technology

The Magic of Lowell George