In today's episode we are discussing the importance of playing the melody. In our improvisations we can go on some fun tangents but when we keep the melody central to our solo, we keep the story of the song going. For more info on me and my music visit JakePardee.com and for music lessons and production visit MaritimeRecording.com Thanks for listening!

In today's episode we look at the idea of following your musical dreams. For more information about my music visit JakePardee.com and for music lessons and production visit MaritimeRecording.co

In today's episode we talk about the flow state and how taking it easy while playing is something we can all do! Check out my new song Little Kitten Blues recorded with a single microphone at Maritime Music Studio. Thanks for listening, friends!

In today's episode we discuss what it means to be "self-taught." Do you identify as self-taught? What do you consider yourself? Visit JakePardee.com for more info about my music and to send me a message about the podcast. Check out MaritimeRecording.com for music lessons, recording, and special events at the studio in Peabody, MA.

In today's episode we discuss playing it cool and sounding good! For more info about me and my music visit JakePardee.com and for guitar lessons and production work visit MaritimeRecording.com

In today's episode we talk about the $100 and how it used to pay your rent... in the 80's. Visit JakePardee.com to learn more about me and my music and MaritimeRecording.com for music lessons and production.

In today's episode we discuss Comparison and how it can prevent us from enjoying expressing ourselves and how it's not all bad! For more info on me and my music visit: JakePardee.com For lessons and music production work visit: MaritimeRecording.com

In today's episode we're talking about practice and making it more fun by turning it into a game. Got an idea for a future episode? Subscribe to the newsletter at JakePardee.com and send me a message. Visit JakePardee.com to send me some Earth Sounds of your own, too! Visit MaritimeRecording.com for guitar lessons and music production.

In today's episode we're looking at AI - yay! There's lots of reasons to be concerned about AI, but is it going to replace you as a musician? Well, I certainly hope not.. We're humans in the humans-making-sounds business, so let's use AI as a tool when it's helpful to augment our creativity. Or ignore it and keep doing your thing, friends. Have some ideas for a future episode? Send me a message at MaritimeRecording.com

In today's episode we're looking at Metamodernism and how it related to contemporary musicianship. Have you heard about Metamodernism? It's apparently the era we're living through! Send me a message on Instagram (@jakepardee) or visit JakePardee.com and MaritimeRecording.com

In today's episode, I talk about the importance of high-fidelity recording technology in an age of lofi goodness. For more information about me and my music visit JakePardee.com and for guitar lessons and studio work visit MaritimeRecording.com

In this episode we talk about Kraftwerk and the idea of an artistic identify and leaning into whatever makes you... you. Have fun with it, lean into it. Visit JakePardee.com for more information about me and my music and MaritimeRecording.com for guitar lessons and music production work.

Visit JakePardee.com for more information about me and my music and MaritimeRecording.com for guitar lessons and production work.

In this opening episode, we consider the idea of trusting the rhythm of life and music. Thing's take time and the more we can enjoy the journey and be present the more musical we will be.