The Fret Success Guitar Show

The Gretsch Streamliner Junior Jet Club G2215 P90 is a budget guitar with lots of features and great playability. I was pleasantly surprised with the range of sounds this guitar can produce. With a great neck also! I put it through it's paces in this review and demo video.  Thanks to Guitarworks Canada for lending me the guitar for the demo. Check them out here: https://guitarworks.ca/ Join t...

I caught up with Simon Pellett from the Music On Your Own Terms Podcast in this latest episode of the Fret Success Guitar Show. We talk his background, guitars, tips and mental health in the industry.   Find Out More Here: https://musiconyourownterms.com #guitar #guitarlessons  #FSGS #fretsuccess #guitarteacher #calgary #guitartone #customguitars www.fretsuccess.com

Should You Play The Same Thing as Another Guitarist? Sure you can but it's pretty boring in most circumstances. In this video I go through a few of my tried and tested ways to spice up your playing with another guitar player. It's important to learn how to compliment another guitar player. Sometimes you'll play alone, others you'll be with someone. These simple tricks will help you take your band'...

This TC Electronic MOJO MOJO pedal review shows what a beast it is. It can be used as your only distortion or add extra versatility, overdrive and weight to compliment your existing sound. I put the pedal through it's paces in this review.  Buy from Amazon Canada here: https://amzn.to/3nuh7t0Buy from Amazon US here: https://amzn.to/35GxiNQ Join the free Fret Success Academy here: https://fret...

I caught up with Nick Johnson, acoustic fingerstyle guitar master in this latest episode of the Fret Success Guitar Show. We talk his background, guitars, tips and even his tab guy pulling a prank on him.  This guy is a player you need to let into your life pronto!! Find Out More Here: www.nickjohnsonacoustic.com #guitar #guitarlessons #nickjohnson #fingerstyleguitar #pickups #FSGS #fretsucce...

What Is A Pentatonic Scale On Guitar? - Here's the easy to understand lesson on theory of the pentatonic scale both major and minor. Get the full written lesson here: https://fretsuccess.com/what-is-a-pentatonic-scale Sign up to the free Fret Success Academy Membership Area for Free Guitar Lessons and Weekly Guitar Licks here: https://fretsuccess.com/fret-success-academy-sign-up/ #guitar #guitarle...

Lollar Pickups Tele Special Pickups Demo -  In this video I switch out my existing pickups and replace them with the Lollar Pickups Tele Special. Lollar Pickups sent me these after doing the interview with Jason. So I thought I would do a little play through demo as a few of you have been asking for it. Watch my interview with Jason here: https://youtu.be/Y3tS43_LsbM  Check them out here...

What Is The Order of Guitar Strings?  Get free lessons at www.fretsuccess.com.  In this video I talk through the various different orders of guitar strings. Even if you know the names of the guitar strings, this lesson gives you loads of tips on different tunings you can look into next.  I go through the following tunings:  Standard Guitar Tuning Drop D Guitar Tuning DADGAD Gui...

Ever wondered how guitar strings produce their sound?  I go into this very detail in this very podcast.  A nice taster of physics, acoustics and general jargon busting for those that want to know a little bit more about the instrument.   www.fretsuccess.com  #guitar #guitarlessons #physics #sound #science #guitars #fretsuccess #calgary

I caught up with designer and founder of Lollar Pickups, Jason Lollar. These are some seriously tasty pickups. If you're looking to upgrade your guitar and get the best bang for your buck then these are an amazing choice. We talk about what affects pickup sound and how to create a great pickup product line.  Find Out More Here: www.lollarguitars.com #guitar #guitarlessons #lollarguitars #loll...

Learn guitar in a day? Marlene Hutchinson is a guitar teacher with that promise. In this episode of the Fret Success Guitar Show we chat about teaching guitar and provide some tips and tricks we've learnt along the way so far. Full Video interview of Facebook and YouTube. Hope you enjoy! Follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/fretsuccess.com Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/fretsuccess_guitar_...

Learn D Flat Major 6 Chord on Guitar - Shape and Theory

I Needed A Break - Sometimes You Need A Break From Guitar To Master That Next Technique

Have you ever heard of a wooden guitar pick? I hadn't until very recently. Turns out they exist and Tree Picks will plant a tree for each one that you buy! This is my interview with Adam Chaisson, Founder of Tree Picks who talks all about the concept, the range, the history and a quirky story or two about some high profile players and how he nearly gave it all up but one thing changed everything!...

This episode of the Fret Success Guitar Show (FretSuccess.com) sees me interviewing music venue owner and promoter Stephen Skelly from Bootleg Social in the UK. The music industry is going through tough times, so we chat about that but also the foundations of the venue and what venues like Bootleg Social are trying to do to promote and support local music. This weeks news discusses the new Orange...

This episode of the Fret Success Guitar Show (FretSuccess.com) sees me interviewing Singer Songwriter and Folk Guitarist Dan Wilde from the UK. Dan has three albums under his belt, all fantastic listens and worth investing your time in, especially if you have a fondness for finger style and great storytelling. This weeks news discusses the the Record Breaking Kurt Cobain Guitar, New Armored Amplif...

I kick off the Fret Success Guitar Show Season 2 with the Sunn Amplifiers story. I spoke to Steven Duggins, who is an avid collector of vintage amplifiers and has some great info of the backstory of Sunn Amplifiers. He also gave me a chance to test out the amp, which you can watch/hear at the end of the episode. PS this is one of the loudest amps I've ever heard and has a monster clean sound. It's...

This episode of the Fret Success Guitar Show (FretSuccess.com) we see me interviewing David Wax and Suz Slezak from the very unique and fantastic David Wax Museum. I was lucky to pull them aside during their time in Calgary for the Block Heater Festival 2020 (Calgary Folk Music Festival). I had the pleasure of filming some of their performance, which is interleaved within the interview, you should...

This episode we had Kevin Stebner in the Artist Spotlight to chat about his experiences as a guitar player but also as a general composer and record label owner. This weeks news discusses the the Dynamo Flight Rig, Tony Emmanuel Signature Release, The Jaded Hearts Club and more Plus music from Midnight Drive, Daniel Donato and Joe Satriani. Episode Content and Timings: Episode Intro: 00:22 News: 0...

This episode we had Will Procter in the Artist Spotlight to talk about his history, influences and general chat. Will is a musical performer but has acting experience too. Bringing a collective experience and tips that are really worth listening too. Some reminiscing too, which can't be helped; as Will and I go way back and have played in a successful events and wedding band together for a long ti...

This episode we had Breaking Waves in the Artist Spotlight to talk about their history, influences and general chat. Updates on the latest guitar news including a Bernie Torme Tribute, PRS SE Tremonti Limited Edition, G&L Fullerton Deluxe Skyhawk HH and Joyo multimode pedals. Episode Content and Timings: Episode Intro: 00:20, Guitar and Music News: 00:38 Track - Richard Moss (Leaving Mount Ver...

This episode we had Midnight Drive in the Artist Spotlight to talk about their new single, influences and general chat.  Updates on the latest guitar news including an overlook of the new Taylor Guitars Grand Pacific Builder’s Edition and some other fun topics.  Episode Content and Timings:  Episode Intro: 00:20,  Guitar and Music News: 00:35  Track - Star Rover (What Can...

This first episode of the Fret Success Guitar Show gives a great method to learn the guitar fretboard notes. Listen to find out my top technique to make this seemingly difficult task much easier! Check out the accompanying video for this technique, if you want some visuals to help at: https://youtu.be/0XIK6ZkCNGg Sign up for free guitar lessons at: https://fretsuccess.com/fret-success-academy-sign...