The 440 Guitar Podcast

In this episode, professional singer, songwriter, and guitarist Ariel Posen discusses his journey on being exposed to music from a very early age. He emphasizes the importance of taking the time to push yourself creatively, and how hard work is the staple to success. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @the440guitarpodcast | Twitter: @the440podcast | FaceBook: @the440guitarpodcast

In this episode, Jerrell sits with Jacob Jimenez, lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter of rock band Velvateen. He discusses his origin story, creative process, and hints at how he gets such a huge sound for a two-person band. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @the440guitarpodcast | Twitter: @the440podcast | FaceBook: @the440guitarpodcast

In this episode, Jerrell shares some backstory on the album "I Am a Man" that he recently released, and why it was important to him to do so. He also discusses the themes on the album and the reason for the overall approach.  Follow the podcast on Instagram: @the440guitarpodcast | Twitter: @the440podcast | FaceBook: @the440guitarpodcast

In this episode, the rock band known as Strange Strip discuss how they got together, write music, their experiences, and obstacles along the way. They also emphasize the importance of ultimately making music that you are passionate about. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @the440guitarpodcast | Twitter: @the440podcast | FaceBook: @the440guitarpodcast

In this episode, professional musician and producer Turner Blatchley shares his story from learning music notation to playing in multiple bands and collaborating with artists. He also discusses what struggles he deals with as a creative, and how he plans to circumvent them by releasing his first album, which has been anticipated by many of his colleagues. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @the440gu...

In this episode, the rock band known as Brujas discussed how they first got together,  their process of working on songs, and how they combined their musical influences together to create a sound of their own. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @the440guitarpodcast | Twitter: @the440podcast | FaceBook: @the440guitarpodcast

In this episode, Jerrell speaks with multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer Lou Escalante on this musical journey from collaborating with multiple artists, playing in multiple bands, and how music theory helped him become the musician he is today. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @the440guitarpodcast | Twitter: @the440podcast | FaceBook: @the440guitarpodcast

In this episode the Host of The 440 Guitar Podcast, Jerrell Powell gets interviewed by his good friend and former guest Dominic Paramo to share how he got into music, his experiences playing with friends, and how that motivated him to be the musician he is today. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @the440guitarpodcast | Twitter: @the440podcast | FaceBook: @the440guitarpodcast

In this episode, Jerrell speaks with Christian rock band, Weak Made Strong to discuss their experience playing across California, how they write songs, and what influences them to make music today. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @the440guitarpodcast | Twitter: @the440podcast | FaceBook: @the440guitarpodcast

In this episode, Jerrell speaks with special guest Ryan Martinez, lead guitarist of Kiksim Crux, Elastic Space Band, a Beatles Cover Band, and also the lead singer of his new Band, Strange Strip. Ryan shares when he got into music, guitar, and also how a specific band that he once hated, eventually made him a better musician.  Follow the podcast on Instagram: @the440guitarpodcast | Twitter: @the44...

In this episode, Jerrell interviews a multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter Ciao Roma. He shares the experience working on his two complex albums, Girl Power and Periphery, including his creative process, and what inspires him to create.  Follow the podcast on Instagram: @the440guitarpodcast | Twitter: @the440podcast | FaceBook: @the440guitarpodcast

In Episode 16, Jerrell invites professional musician V Torres to share her story on how she got into music, and what challenges she faced along the way. She also discusses the songwriting process of her new song "Golden Hour" that just released November of this year.  Follow the podcast on Instagram: @the440guitarpodcast | Twitter: @the440podcast | FaceBook: @the440guitarpodcast

In Part 2 of the interview, musician, performer, and professional songwriter Dominic Paramo discusses his experiences being in his former band, Kiksim Cruz, including his side music and producing projects. He also reveals what will be in store for his future creatively. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @the440guitarpodcast | Twitter: @the440podcast | FaceBook: @the440guitarpodcast

In this episode, Jerrell talks with musician, performer, and professional songwriter Dominic Paramo about his creative journey through the years and how he has evolved musically throughout his life. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @the440guitarpodcast | Twitter: @the440podcast | FaceBook: @the440guitarpodcast

In this episode, Jerrell and his wife Julie discuss their experiences supporting each other's creativity on a day-to-day basis. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @the440guitarpodcast | Twitter: @the440podcast | FaceBook: @the440guitarpodcast

In episode 12, Jerrell discusses the mysterious brilliance of guitar player Carson McWhirter, and why he is a big deal.

In this episode, Jerrell explains his love for the band, and why is one of the most important times for them to play together again.

In Episode, Jerrell discusses why he chose to play right-handed guitar when he's left-handed.

In this episode, Jerrell discusses the insecurities that larger musicians have, playing smaller guitars.

In Episode 8, Jerrell interviews Cory Webster and Brian Guthrie from the band known as Deniro Face. We discuss their musical inspirations and how it eventually led them together to form a 2-person band, that the world is not ready for.

In Episode 7, Jerrell discusses how to Jam with someone for the first time.

In Episode 6, Jerrell discusses his problems on constantly buying guitars and that he may have beaten the addiction.

In this episode, Jerrell reminisces on bands that he got into too late and never had the chance to see live. 

Today on "The 440", Jerrell explains two new segments within the podcast and also shares a story from a new series: Diary of a 30-Year-Old Guitarist. In this episode, he shares times when he has ghost jammed with other players, and they had no idea.

On your guitar journey, there will be many hurdles. One of them is to play music without doing a direct-cover or riff of an already made song. BUT HOW?????? Jerrell Lays down the fundamentals in this episode but starts off to recommend new music from the Alabama Shakes lead Vocalist and Guitarist Brittany Howard with her new solo album titled "Jaime".