Rock Guitar Confidential with Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we revisit and learn more of what the kids are listening to and discuss, for no particular reason, why it is important to be a good musician!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we explore what it means to be a pro musician and talk about why it matters to support the art that you love!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we dive into guitar culture references that every guitarist must understand!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we go behind the curtain of writing and recording songs with songwriter and producer Jeffrey Wynne Prince to learn about the creative process!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore what guitarists are overrated, what guitarists are underrated and which are just right rated!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we look scientifically at what emotional impact certain band's music has on their listeners. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we grapple with the feeling of loving a song and yet never wanting to hear that song again!

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we talk about why make art when the likelihood of it breaking into the public spotlight is low and there is no money in it. We also talk about how the rise of AI will affect artists going forward.

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we go right at the misunderstanding that shredding on guitar is devoid of feeling. We talk about what it really means when we say playing with feel!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we review the Queensryche show from the Digital Noise Alliance tour and go into why guitar solos are so very important!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we decide whether or not there is any kind of rock that isn't considered Dad rock!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we visit the newsroom to explore some of the latest headlines in the guitar world!

Send us Fan Mail This week we interview Heaven's Edge guitarist Reggie Wu and talk about his influences on guitar, the bands early days, teaching and the new Heaven's Edge record!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we try to define what it means to be a beginner, intermediate and advanced player. We also explore what kind of skill set should be associated with each level and how to get there!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore the challenges of navigating the music scene in 2023 and explore how life has changed since we were young players.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we welcome special guest Rusty Cooley and get his perspective on playing and teaching music, his thoughts on the importance of gear and his current projects.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we get the low down on Edge of paradise guitarist Dave Bates career, recording approach, gear and memories of attending GIT on this episode of Rock Guitar Confidential.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore whether or not it matters if the band touring as your favorite band has 1 or no original members. Is this a cause for outrage? Or is it just the cost of hearing classic tunes live? We discuss!

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we discuss who today's guitar heroes are and if there is a chance for guitar to once again reclaim the pop culture throne!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the rock Guitar Confidential podcast we go track by track through the Ex Aegis debut album with vocalist Jude Morgan! Check out the Ex Aegis debut on Bandcamp, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and wherever you get digital music! EX AEGIS | EX AEGIS (bandcamp.com) EX AEGIS by EX AEGIS on Amazon Music - Amazon.com

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we go into the weeds of what we are listening to and give the low down on some great rock and metal you need to know about!

Send us Fan Mail This week we go into our top 5 guitar players of all time! Did Clapton, Santana, Perry, Gilmore make it! Listen to find out!

Send us Fan Mail This week we delve into the land of boutique gear and whether or not it is worth spending your kid's college money on that new amp!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we discuss going to GIT, teaching guitar, cover bands vs tribute bands and navigating the music scene with special guest Thomas Murphy!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we go over what is Prog Rock and Metal, talk about the top bands and ask why it is such and important style of music!