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The Steve Stine Podcast
Steve Stine
365 episodes
2 days ago
Send Steve a Text Message What if your next gig felt clear before you even picked up the guitar? Steve walks through his complete prep system for tackling a massive score like Jesus Christ Superstar with a small ensemble and tight rehearsal window, turning complexity into confident, musical performance. We start with bird’s-eye listening to map the architecture of each song—intros, verses, bridges, and drops—so the emotional arc is obvious. Then we zoom into the details: where guitar adds im...
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Send Steve a Text Message What if your next gig felt clear before you even picked up the guitar? Steve walks through his complete prep system for tackling a massive score like Jesus Christ Superstar with a small ensemble and tight rehearsal window, turning complexity into confident, musical performance. We start with bird’s-eye listening to map the architecture of each song—intros, verses, bridges, and drops—so the emotional arc is obvious. Then we zoom into the details: where guitar adds im...
Show more...
How To
Education,
Self-Improvement,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health
Episodes (20/365)
The Steve Stine Podcast
Music Lives Between The Notes, Not Just On The Page
Send Steve a Text Message What if your next gig felt clear before you even picked up the guitar? Steve walks through his complete prep system for tackling a massive score like Jesus Christ Superstar with a small ensemble and tight rehearsal window, turning complexity into confident, musical performance. We start with bird’s-eye listening to map the architecture of each song—intros, verses, bridges, and drops—so the emotional arc is obvious. Then we zoom into the details: where guitar adds im...
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2 days ago
21 minutes

The Steve Stine Podcast
Five Hidden Practice Mistakes That Hold Guitarists Back
Send Steve a Text Message Stuck practicing the same riffs and wondering why your playing won’t budge? We dig into the real reasons progress stalls and share a step-by-step way to turn scattered effort into steady gains. This isn’t about buying another pedal or memorizing another scale shape. It’s about practicing with intention, tightening your groove, and building a system that exposes weaknesses, connects skills, and keeps you accountable with honest feedback. We start by reframing practic...
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1 week ago
13 minutes

The Steve Stine Podcast
Two Essential Exercises to Get Your Technique Optimized
Send Steve a Text Message Tired of a stubborn pinky, tangled timing, and runs that fall apart when you speed up? We walk through a compact, repeatable practice plan that fixes the real causes of sloppy playing: uneven finger strength and poor synchronization between fretting and picking. First, we break down a focused 20-second hammer-on and pull-off cycle that you can do anywhere on the neck. You’ll learn how to pair index–middle, index–ring, index–pinky, then middle–ring, middle–pinky, and...
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2 weeks ago
9 minutes

The Steve Stine Podcast
What Is The Music Asking Of You? A Guide to Authentic Guitar Soloing
Send Steve a Text Message What makes a guitar solo truly musical? Is it technical prowess, scale knowledge, or something deeper? In this revelatory exploration of improvisation, Steve Stine strips away the technical complexities to focus on what really matters: creating authentic guitar solos that respond to what the music is asking for. Forget about simply memorizing more scales or arpeggios. Steve challenges the conventional approach to improvisation by emphasizing the crucial connection b...
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1 month ago
29 minutes

The Steve Stine Podcast
Authentic Expression: The Missing Piece in Guitar Improvisation
Send Steve a Text Message Moving beyond scales in improvisation requires balancing technical knowledge with creative expression. We need to develop both our "guitar brain" and our "music brain" to create authentic musical moments. • The guitar brain encompasses technical skills like scales, arpeggios, theory, and fretboard knowledge • Most guitarists get overwhelmed practicing too many disconnected techniques • The music brain thinks about what you want to sound like and how to respond to wh...
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1 month ago
9 minutes

The Steve Stine Podcast
Start Playing Guitar at 40, 50, 60 & Beyond
Send Steve a Text Message Steve Stine shares seven essential tips for older adults beginning their guitar journey. The focus is on creating sustainable practice habits, maintaining physical comfort, and finding joy in the learning process regardless of age. • Start simple and celebrate small wins to build confidence and motivation • Practice in short, consistent sessions rather than overwhelming marathon sessions • Be kind to your hands with proper warm-ups, stretches, and comfortable playin...
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1 month ago
9 minutes

The Steve Stine Podcast
Guitar Tips I Would Tell My Younger Self
Send Steve a Text Message What would a seasoned guitarist tell their younger self after decades of playing? Steve Stine from GuitarZoom Academy dives deep into this thought-provoking question, offering valuable insights for players at any stage of their journey. Reflecting on his formative years, Steve expresses gratitude for his passionate dedication that developed strong technical abilities and ear training skills. However, he identifies a crucial missing element: a structured, holistic ap...
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1 month ago
6 minutes

The Steve Stine Podcast
What IS the GuitarZoom Academy (and can it help me)?
Send Steve a Text Message Ever felt stuck in your guitar journey despite watching countless tutorials or taking sporadic lessons? Steve Stine unpacks a revolutionary approach to guitar education that's transforming how passionate players finally break through their plateaus. The GuitarZoom Academy isn't another course or membership site—it's a dynamic learning ecosystem built on daily human connection. Unlike traditional methods where you're left alone to interpret instructions between lesso...
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1 month ago
16 minutes

The Steve Stine Podcast
Four Proven Techniques to Improve Your Guitar Playing Precision
Send Steve a Text Message Steve Stine shares four practical methods to improve finger dexterity that can be practiced in short bursts throughout the day without overwhelming yourself. These focused exercises target specific skills with both hands while emphasizing quality over speed, helping you develop control and synchronicity between your fretting and picking techniques. • The "20-second exercise" develops fretting hand strength through hammer-ons and pull-offs between different finger co...
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2 months ago
17 minutes

The Steve Stine Podcast
The Day I Almost Quit Playing Guitar Forever
Send Steve a Text Message Two pivotal moments almost made me quit playing guitar – These challenges taught me valuable lessons about persistence, plateaus, and reconnecting with passion after difficult times. • Progress isn't linear – plateaus are normal and require persistence • Practice consistently but efficiently – "practice on the days that you eat" • Balance learning new challenging skills with things you can already do well • Life circumstances like grief can temporarily disconnect yo...
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2 months ago
12 minutes

The Steve Stine Podcast
Strings, Stages, and Smiling: My Guitar Journey
Send Steve a Text Message What does it really take to build a sustainable career in music while maintaining your sanity and relationships? In this revealing episode, Steve Stine pulls back the curtain on his musical journey and sets the record straight about a common misconception. "I do not own Guitar Zoom. I have never owned Guitar Zoom," Steve clarifies early in our conversation. Working for Dan Denley's company for 15 years as a content creator has been just one chapter in Steve's multif...
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2 months ago
17 minutes

The Steve Stine Podcast
Your 30 Minutes of Guitar Practice Can Be More Effective Than You Think
Send Steve a Text Message Setting up the proper mindset for guitar practice transforms how effectively you use your available time. We explore strategies to optimize practice sessions regardless of whether you have 20 minutes or 2 hours to play. • Begin with a proper warm-up routine for both physical and mental preparation • Develop core daily exercises combined with rotating weekly practice concepts • Practice mentally when your guitar isn't available by studying theory or visualizing the f...
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2 months ago
10 minutes

The Steve Stine Podcast
Exploring Guitar Versatility: Miguel Navarro's Path Across Classical, Tango, and Rock
Send Steve a Text Message What happens when curiosity meets musical passion? For Miguel Navarro, it sparked a remarkable journey across genres, techniques, and even countries. In this captivating conversation with Steve, Miguel reveals the winding path that brought him from childhood lessons in Chile to becoming a respected instructor at GuitarZoom Academy. Miguel's story begins with childhood inspiration from a popular puppet show, leading to his first guitar lessons at age eight. The socia...
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3 months ago
22 minutes

The Steve Stine Podcast
Stop Playing Randomly and Start Practicing With Purpose
Send Steve a Text Message Creating an effective practice routine is essential for guitar progress. Daily and weekly practice structures help overcome the feeling of being lost and ensure you're working on the right things. • Practice fundamentals daily, focusing on chords that match your ability level and finger size • Work on each chord independently before practicing transitions between them • Choose songs that align with the chords you're practicing to create reinforcing learning • Break ...
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3 months ago
10 minutes

The Steve Stine Podcast
Honest Feedback Is the Secret Weapon Every Guitarist Needs
Send Steve a Text Message Have you ever hit a plateau in your guitar playing despite hours of practice? The missing piece might not be more practice videos or tab books, but something far more valuable: honest assessment and feedback. Steve Stine delves into why receiving quality evaluation of your playing is absolutely essential for guitar progress. Drawing from decades of teaching experience, he explains that without proper assessment, guitarists often develop blind spots—technical issues ...
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3 months ago
7 minutes

The Steve Stine Podcast
10 Practical Steps to Maintain Guitar Practice Momentum
Send Steve a Text Message Every guitarist knows the struggle of maintaining motivation when progress seems elusive. What starts as passion can easily transform into frustration when we hit plateaus or lose sight of why we picked up the instrument in the first place. The secret to sustainable guitar practice lies in finding balance between technical growth and genuine enjoyment. Setting mini-goals gives you frequent wins to celebrate rather than always focusing on distant mountains to climb. ...
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3 months ago
19 minutes

The Steve Stine Podcast
The Three-Level Guitar Practice System
Send Steve a Text Message Struggling to make progress with your guitar playing? The missing piece might not be what you think. Guitar practice isn't just about putting in hours—it's about structuring those hours effectively across three critical domains of musical development. This illuminating discussion breaks down what's called "The Three Levels of Guitar Study," a powerful framework that transforms how you approach learning guitar. The first level focuses on visualization and comp...
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4 months ago
7 minutes

The Steve Stine Podcast
Unlock Your Guitar: Strategic Practice for Real-World Playing
Send Steve a Text Message Ever felt that frustrating disconnect between what you practice and what you can actually play in the moment? Steve Stein tackles one of the most overlooked aspects of guitar mastery: the crucial difference between long-term practice and short-term play strategies. Discover why most guitarists struggle with confidence when called to play in different keys. Steve reveals how our typical approach of learning "positions" creates a fragmented understanding that falls ap...
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4 months ago
9 minutes

The Steve Stine Podcast
Pentatonic vs. Diatonic: Breaking Down the Barriers
Send Steve a Text Message Struggling with the divide between pentatonic and diatonic scales? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode, Steve Stein demolishes the harmful myth that pentatonic scales are somehow inferior to modes or diatonic scales. Drawing from decades of teaching experience, Steve shares how he once fell into the same trap of thinking modes were for "experienced players" while pentatonic scales were just for beginners or punk rockers. The reality? These scale systems ar...
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4 months ago
6 minutes

The Steve Stine Podcast
Build Your Practice Routine with these 3 Steps
Send Steve a Text Message Ever feel like your guitar practice isn't getting you anywhere? You might be missing key components in your practice routine. Guitar practice isn't just about mindlessly repeating exercises—it's about strategically balancing three distinct levels of musical development. The first level, visualization and theory, might be the most overlooked yet powerful component. Imagine improving your guitar skills without even touching your instrument! By drawing fretboard ...
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4 months ago
7 minutes

The Steve Stine Podcast
Send Steve a Text Message What if your next gig felt clear before you even picked up the guitar? Steve walks through his complete prep system for tackling a massive score like Jesus Christ Superstar with a small ensemble and tight rehearsal window, turning complexity into confident, musical performance. We start with bird’s-eye listening to map the architecture of each song—intros, verses, bridges, and drops—so the emotional arc is obvious. Then we zoom into the details: where guitar adds im...