Earth Tones with Jake Pardee

In today's episode we're looking at how the subconscious brain keeps working on challenges even when you stop actively thinking about them. This means that when you practice for a few minutes every day, your brain will keep practicing throughout the day! So give yourself a bite-sized practice opportunity each day and see how it goes. Visit JakePardee.com for more info about me and my music. Mariti...

In today's episode we discuss making things that aren't so "middle of the road" that no one cares about them.

Does gear matter? Once you know how to use your tools, a sweet piece of equipment can make all the difference. A nice guitar can be truly inspiring to play, delivering a feel and tone that fuel creativity. However, acquiring high-end gear before you truly understand what makes it great won’t necessarily improve your music. Experience and skill should lead your gear choices. Earn the good gear with...

Songs are a powerful medium for expressing emotions and experiences that might otherwise remain unspoken. Through metaphor and storytelling, songwriters can reveal the complexities of their inner worlds in a way that resonates deeply with listeners. Metaphors transform abstract feelings into vivid images, making it easier for others to understand and connect with what might be difficult to articul...

Do you believe talent is something you're born with, an innate gift that sets some apart from the rest? Or is it simply the result of what we absorb from our environment, the skills and passions nurtured through experience and dedication? This show explores that question in depth, inviting you to consider how nature and nurture intertwine to shape creativity and ability. Through stories, music, an...

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...

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.

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