#19 Michael Chapdelaine: Perseverance & Rebuilding a Career

#1 Laura Snowden: Authenticity in Classical Music: Classical guitarist and composer Laura Snowden and I discuss the power of words and communication, developing musical taste and the ups and downs of life as a performer. Music - Ão "Cover" by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

29 min listen

#9 Yan Kok: Investing in Yourself: Classical guitarist and all round wonder woman Yan Kok and I discuss investing in oneself, love, kindness and understanding and the complexities of existing as a musician. Music - Ão "Cover" by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

27 min listen

#2 Rene Izquierdo: Learning how to Learn: Classical guitarist and pedagogue Rene Izquierdo and I discuss digitisation of the guitar world, the poetry in the process of learning and how to be gentle with yourself. Music - Ão "Cover" by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

29 min listen

#3 Stephen Goss: Talent, Genius and Tradition. Debunking Classical Music Myths: Guitarist, composer and professor Stephen Goss and I discuss the myths of talent, genius and tradition, and explore how prejudice and bias shape the way the classical music world operates. Music - Ão "Cover" by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

30 min listen

#7 Gerald Garcia: Passion in Adversity. Death and Destruction: Composer, guitarist, educator and conductor Gerald Garcia and I discuss his experience with focal dystonia, how the injury helped him diversify his career, the passion of the amateur, the mystery of death and "YOLOOYOOADIAYASSWAESY". Music - Ão "Cover" by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

28 min listen

#6 Adam Levin: Balance in Chaos, How to Succeed: Classical guitarist, Educator and Activist Adam Levin and I discuss humility and pressure in classical music, cultural appreciation and nuanced conversation and how to create an artistic career that you enjoy. Music - Ão "Cover" by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

33 min listen

#4 Alexandra Whittingham: Social Media and "Selling Out": Guitarist and YouTube sensation Alexandra Whittingham and I discuss the role of social media in the current classical music climate, the nature of judgement, how to overcome it and the powerful language that shapes our self confidence. Music - Ão "Cove... by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

28 min listen

#5 Kevin Loh: Life Long Learning: Classical guitarist Kevin Loh and I discuss sharing knowledge, changing narratives in classical music education and how to learn from every experience. Music - Ão "Cover" by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

27 min listen

#13 Sean Shibe: Toxic Relationships, Teachers & Systems: Musician and recording artist Sean Shibe and I discuss toxic teachers and education systems, the insidious nature of classical guitar competitions, the problem with classical music review culture and the nature of interpretation. Music - Ão "Cover" by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

32 min listen

#12 Hannah Murphy: Enjoying the Process: Guitarist and Instagram guru Hannah Murphy and I discuss, the metrics of success, a life online and how the interior decor of a Jimmy John's set her free. Music - Ão "Covers" by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

34 min listen

#11 Pavel Steidl: Classical Music Egoism & Playing with Humour: Guitar phenomenon Pavel Steidl and I discuss listening, being open and humility as a pathway to discovering your own voice. Music - Ão "Cover" by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

22 min listen

#10 Nicolas Haumann: Collaboration in Creation: Musician, video artist and guitarist Nicolas Haumann and I discuss the origins of Open Strings Berlin, why talking about your ideas is so important and how to escape the sunk cost fallacy. Music - Ão "Cover" by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

32 min listen

#15 Brian May: Highs & Lows: Dr Brian May, musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, author, astrophysicist and lead guitarist of rock band Queen, and I discuss the highs and lows of fame, artistry and the music making process. We chat about reading vs ear training, confidence ... by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

26 min listen

#14 Ciyadh Wells: Diversity & Delusion: Activist, podcast host and guitarist Ciyadh Wells and I discuss the pitfalls of the narrative around diversity, the dark depths of teacher separation anxiety and the similarities between the Roman Catholic church and the classical music education structu... by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

27 min listen

#20 Chuck Hulihan: ”Flavour of Insanity”: Director of the GFA guitar summit, guitarist, educator, conductor, narrator and arts administrator Chuck Hulihan and I discuss how a single moment can change your life forever, how to manifest and capitalise on your luck and how to balance a functioning ... by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

66 min listen

#22 Derek Gripper: Epiphany, Inspiration and Letting Go: Derek Gripper and I discuss music education and the search for gurus, addiction to epiphany, how to handle inspiration and how to work out what you want through harnessing the power of your inner critic. Use code "FRETNOT50" at the checkout for a 50% dis... by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

55 min listen

#19 Michael Chapdelaine: Perseverance & Rebuilding a Career: Acoustic/fingerstyle/classical guitarist Michael Chapdelaine and I have a heart to heart conversation about his famous masterclass with Andres Segovia and how it has transformed his career, life and relationships ever since. A wonderful, honest and thoug... by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

38 min listen

#16 Drew (ThatViolaKid): Estimating and Honouring Your Worth: Grammy award-winning violist, co-host of Faking Notes Podcast, blockchain entrepreneur and content creator Drew Forde and I discuss how lack of information and education about financials is stopping musicians getting the most out of their talent, how to ... by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

30 min listen

#17 Jack Hancher: Outside the Practice Room: Guitarist Jack Hancher and I discuss the reasons why we shouldn't be compensating for the guitar's quiet nature, why the life outside the practice room is just as important than the one inside and how he learnt to trust his musical instincts. Music - Ão ... by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

26 min listen

#18 Evan Taucher: Focus and Vulnerability: Guitarist Evan Taucher and I discuss focus, what it really means to be open and how to be vulnerable in front of a large audience whether that be physical or virtual. If you enjoyed this longer format episode, let me know on Instagram @rosiebennetguitar... by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

52 min listen

#25 Rebeca Oliveira: Being Honest About Anxiety: Portuguese guitarist Rebeca Oliveira and I discuss her wonderful Seixas CD, how it has helped her feel like an authentic part of the guitar world and how she is learning to be proud of this huge achievement. We talked briefly but honestly in this episode... by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

45 min listen

#21 Kasia Smolarek: Can Artistic Objective Truth Exist?: Polish guitarist Katarzyna Smolarek and I discuss context, research and validation in classical music performance, sense of self and identity and whether or not artistic objective truth and truths can exist. Let me know if you enjoyed this debate style i... by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

40 min listen

#23 Rosie Bennet: The Lessons I’ve Learned: In today’s episode I talk about the lessons I’ve learnt in life, guitar and the podcast. As we start the new year and the new season of Fret Not, I want to thank you all for tuning in and for liking, subscribing and being part of this amazing conversatio... by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

43 min listen

#26 Tariq Harb: Presence vs Perfection: In today's episode I talk to Jordanian-Canadian guitarist Tariq Harb about his work as a guitarist, composer and teacher and his approach towards playing "in style" in each of those lives. We discussed the benefit of playing with presence over perfection... by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

42 min listen

#30 Alan Gogoll: How to Feed Your Subconscious: In today's episode Alan Gogoll and I discuss success, spotify playlists and why writing music with money in mind leads only to tears (if not money!). We touch briefly on the problems with extraction of data, the differences between the classical and the ... by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

36 min listen

#24 Gohar Vardanyan: Confidence, Striving and Thriving: Armenian guitarist Gohar Vardanyan and I discuss hobbies, passion and hard work, confidence with the guitar and how moving to America changed her life. To get 50% off of Augustine Strings use the code FRETNOT50 at the checkout on augustinestrings.com fo... by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

40 min listen

#28 Sam Brown: Music as Craft & Ego Death: In today's episode I talk to Sam Brown about how ego interacts with our ability to learn and listen, the ephemeral quality of our art form and where harmony, rhythm and their analysis fit into our life as musicians and as animals. Music - Ão "Cover" www.... by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

49 min listen

#27 David Leisner: Playing with Ease & Letting Go: Guitarist, composer and writer David Leisner and I discuss how letting go of the need for control changed his life, his playing and his career, how loaded and political language in the music world reveals our deep rooted obsession with pain and what he's... by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

40 min listen

#29 Jiji Kim: Nobody has it Figured out: In today's episode Jiji and I discuss how she found her soul in electric guitar, how pressure nearly put out the flame for her with classical music and how nobody, not even the people you admire, have it all figured out. Music - Ão "Cover"www.augustinest... by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

33 min listen

#2 Jason Vieaux: Peak Mental Performance: Grammy award winning American guitarist Jason Vieaux and I (Rosie Bennet) discuss growing up in a non musician family, how he found his way into a full-time touring career and how he is managing his life in a post-covid world. Listen to Jason's new albu... by FRET NOT - Guitar Podcast

44 min listen

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