Ep.9 The Riff

In today's episode, Bryan talks about Trust and Truth.If you want to support the show you can sign up to our patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/PrinciplesofMusicPodcastYou'll get Episodes in Video FormEarly Episode AccessExclusive Transcriptions and Other Bonus ContentAccess to Patron only Live Events00:00  What today's talk is about and Schopenhauer00:07 It's about trusting yourself00:10 Honesty with the musician's call00:17 How to start developing trust00:25 Understanding the Will - the dasein00:32 You’ve seriously got nothing to lose00:38 Put your will on it00:42 Being honest in cover bands01:07 Truth01:15  It’s the Heroes Journey!

This episode was filmed as a live event on zoom. If you want to be involved with future episode recordings, join our pattern : https://www.patreon.com/PrinciplesofMusicPodcastIn this session, Bryan discusses the role and importance of Rhythm and Groove. As well as, why it is often overlooked in favour of other aspects such as harmony or technique.If you have questions, email us at [email protected] join our FB group to stay up to day:https://www.facebook.com/groups/544192037278171/people/?should_open_welcome_member_composer=1

In today's episode, Bryan riffs on the subject of riffs. A traditionally guitaristic term that actually has a profound meaning if you're willing to approach it with one.If you want to support the shouw you can sign up to our patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/PrinciplesofMusicPodcastYou'll get Episodes in Video FormEarly Episode AccessExclusive Transcriptions and Other Bonus ContentAccess to Patron only Live Events

In this episode, Bryan builds on the concepts discussed in ep.2 ArtistryThis episode looks to change your perspective on the role of performance and how it relates philosophically to self=belief, self-image and moreIf you have questions, email us at [email protected] join our FB group to stay up to day:https://www.facebook.com/groups/544192037278171/people/?should_open_welcome_member_composer=1

In our new sub-series, The Friday Five, Bryan takes us through five pieces of music that have been in his listening rotation this week.New episodes will be updated on the second and fourth Friday of every month.Sign up to our Patreon for bonus content, early releases, livestreams and more -https://www.patreon.com/PrinciplesofMusicPodcast

In this episode, Bryan builds on the concepts discussed in ep.6 Sound.This episode looks to change your perspective on the role of dynamics in a piece of music by giving practical examples and exercises.If you have questions, email us at [email protected] join our FB group to stay up to day:https://www.facebook.com/groups/544192037278171/people/?should_open_welcome_member_composer=1

In this episode Bryan talks about SOUND...a frequently overlooked aspect of our playing. We dive deeply into how the simple act of considering it and understanding the tools at your disposal will benefit your playing the-fold.With his typical blend of philosophising and practical examples, Bryan shows you how to discover the breadth of timbral diversity available to you on the instrument.If you have questions, email us at [email protected] join our FB group to stay up to day:https://www.facebook.com/groups/544192037278171/people/?should_open_welcome_member_composer=1

In this episode, Bryan discusses the topic of "Listening"Most musicians simply don't listen enough. In this podcast, Bryan will talk you through the importance of listening, the act of listening, and some specific listening recommendations.These include:String Quartets (e.g. Hyden, Mozart)Beethovens String Quartet by the Suske QuartetMahler Symphony No.2Beethoven's 5th SymphonyTo get in touch with us, email [email protected] our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/544192037278171Check out the Foundations Course here: https://guitarvivo.com/principles-of-music-foundation-course/Or Become a Member of GuitarVivo.com for course access, 100's of lessons and podcast perks such as early access and episode videos : https://guitarvivo.com/

In this episode Bryan explores the subject of rhythm and its often overlooked importance as one of the key principles of music.Addressing the the power of rhythm and it's role in the hierarchy of music and communication, this episode looks to give you a whole new perspective.To get in touch with us, email [email protected] our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/544192037278171Check out the Foundations Course here: https://guitarvivo.com/principles-of-music-foundation-course/Or Become a Member of GuitarVivo.com for course access, 100's of lessons and podcast perks such as early access and episode videos : https://guitarvivo.com/

In this episode Bryan gets into how paradoxical the Blues is and how to play with an appreciation for what authentically gives the blues its charm. This is an absolute must listen for every guitarist let alone blues guitarists. NOTE: Tinariwen is the name of the Malian band Bryan Mentions"The Blues is like a wooden hut, but you open it up and it's Narnia"To get in touch with us, email [email protected] our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/544192037278171Check out the Foundations Course here: https://guitarvivo.com/principles-of-music-foundation-course/Or Become a Member of GuitarVivo.com for course access, 100's of lessons and podcast perks such as early access and episode videos : https://guitarvivo.com/00:00:00 - A Rough Origin of the Blues00:11:00 - Focus On Blues Like A Singer00:20:00 - Climbing The Musical Mountain00:29:00 The Cardinal Sin Of Melodic Playing Is Not Playing Things That Can Be Sung00:32:00 - Wagner Side Story01:29:00 - The Rational Explanation is Often Anemic