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“You’re not writing until you’re rewriting.”Presented by Taylor Guitars (http://taylorguitars.com)Visit Jeff Daniels: https://www.jeffdaniels.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.comSpecial thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

Actor and talented acoustic picker Jeff Daniels talks about his influences: Arlo Gurthie, Steve Goodman, Doc Watson, Son House, and more.Sponsored by Taylor Guitars (http://taylorguitars.com)Visit Jeff Daniels: https://www.jeffdaniels.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.comSpecial thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

Regardless of style, It’s a long, winding road to guitar mastery. Julian Lage describes his journey and who has helped him along the way.Visit Julian Lage: https://julianlage.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.comSpecial thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

The jazz phenom elaborates on his most prized playing epiphanies.Presented by Collings GuitarsVisit Julian Lage: https://julianlage.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.comSpecial thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

Lyle Workman employs orchestra in many of his film and TV scores. Hear him discuss how he writes for a really big band, while bringing an orchestral sensibility to his own guitar work.Visit Lyle Workman: https://www.bluecanoerecords.com/uncommon_measures.htmlVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.comSpecial thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

Lyle Workman talks about his prog-inspired love of odd meter, and working the Vinnie Colaiuta, Matt Chamberlain, Abe Laboriel Jr., and Toss Panos on his new album, Uncommon Measures.Visit Lyle Workman: https://www.bluecanoerecords.com/uncommon_measures.htmlVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.comSpecial thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

What does it take to be a successful film and TV composer? Lyle Workman breaks down the process and talks about his new guitar album featuring the Abbey Road Orchestra.Visit Lyle Workman: https://www.bluecanoerecords.com/uncommon_measures.htmlVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.comSpecial thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

Mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull explains what she’s learned from Bela Fleck, Sturgill Simpson, Allison Krause, and others.Visit Sierra Hull: https://www.sierrahull.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.comSpecial thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

As a touring prodigy who’d played the Grand Ole Opry, Sierra Hull accepted a once-in-a-lifetime offer. What happened next?Visit Sierra Hull: https://www.sierrahull.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.comSpecial thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

Mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull offers essential mando tips for guitarists and shares the story of her early years.Visit Sierra Hull: https://www.sierrahull.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.comSpecial thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

The country-jazz virtuoso is constantly absorbing new influences and exploring new techniques, even after 50 years of playing.Visit Jim Campilongo: https://www.jimcampilongo.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.comSpecial thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

Jim Campilongo’s playing is informed by both styles, yet also shatters their conventions.Visit Jim Campilongo: https://www.jimcampilongo.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.comSpecial thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

Country-jazz master Jim Campilongo talks about the 3D-chess level challenges—and resulting clarity—of recording the sparse-but-dynamic Two Guitars, with Luca Benedetti.Visit Jim Campilongo: https://www.jimcampilongo.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.comSpecial thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

Guitar in hand, John Pizzarelli unlocks the secrets of the distinctive fingerstyle rhythms of Brazil’s coolest import.Visit John Pizzarelli: https://www.johnpizzarelli.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.comSpecial thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

When it comes to swinging standards, few guitarists can match 7-string virtuoso John Pizzarelli.Visit John Pizzarelli: https://www.johnpizzarelli.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.comSpecial thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

John Pizzarelli describes how his dad, Bucky Pizzarelli, showed him the way to 7-string bliss.Visit John Pizzarelli: https://www.johnpizzarelli.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.comSpecial thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

Hear how Ariel Posen communicates a 12-bar blues harmony through smart note choices.Visit Ariel Posen: https://www.arielposen.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.comSpecial thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

he’s adept at bold, free-form improvisations and playing over standards. How does Halvorson balance these seemingly contradictory approaches?Visit Mary Halvorson: http://www.maryhalvorson.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.comSpecial thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

For Mary Halvorson, it’s all about embracing the “mistakes” and connecting with the sound inside your head.Visit Mary Halvorson: http://www.maryhalvorson.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.comSpecial thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica

Mary Halvorson recounts how she arrived at her own mix of structure and spontaneity. And yes—free playing is something you can practice.Visit Mary Halvorson: http://www.maryhalvorson.comVisit Premier Guitar: http://premierguitar.comHit us up: chasingfrets@premierguitar.comSpecial thanks to Rode and Audio-Technica