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In today's episode, Bryan talks about J.S. Bach's St. Matthew Passion

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In today's episode, Bryan talks about Trust and Truth.

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00:00  What today's talk is about and Schopenhauer
00:07 It's about trusting yourself
00:10 Honesty with the musician's call
00:17 How to start developing trust
00:25 Understanding the Will - the dasein
00:32 You’ve seriously got nothing to lose
00:38 Put your will on it
00:42 Being honest in cover bands
01:07 Truth
01:15  It’s the Heroes Journey!

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In 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.

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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.

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In this episode, Bryan builds on the concepts discussed in ep.2 Artistry

This episode looks to change your perspective on the role of performance and how it relates philosophically to self=belief, self-image and more

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Quartet
• Mahler Symphony No.2
• Beethoven's 5th Symphony

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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.

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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"

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00:00:00 - A Rough Origin of the Blues
00:11:00 - Focus On Blues Like A Singer
00:20:00 - Climbing The Musical Mountain
00:29:00 The Cardinal Sin Of Melodic Playing Is Not Playing Things That Can Be Sung
00:32:00 - Wagner Side Story
01:29:00 - The Rational Explanation is Often Anemic

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In episode 2 of the Principles of Music Podcast, Bryan talks about artistry; Its importance and how to best cultivate it.

Topics Covered Include;

• Nietzsche's Apollonian and Dionysian instincts as they relate to artists.
• The Irrationality of Music
• Approaching Versatility
• Performance

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Welcome to the brand new Principles of Music Podcast. In our first episode, Bryan explores the subject of technique from a host of different perspectives, including;

• What technique really is and the musical advantages it affords us
• The pitfalls associated with technical practice
• How to develop it in a way that avoids those pitfalls
• The mindset you should foster when considering technique and technical limitations
• plus a lot more.

We chiefly demonstrate these concepts as they relate to guitar however every instrument will be able to draw parallels to the ideas discussed here.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:01:24 Why we want limitless technique?

0014:00 “Technique is like poison” 

00:19:30 The Anti-Technique Fallacy

00:26:00 The Ultimate Goal

00:31:16 Practicing Technique

00:37:20 Alternate Picking is Nothing to Think about

00:45:00 Being Played by The Instrument

00:52:00 Balancing the pursuit of Music and Technique

00:59:30 When Do I Abandon a Technique?

01:06:00 Find the Technique For The Phrase

01:12:00 Is Time an Aspect of Technique?

01:16:30 Linking it to identity and voice

01:20:00 Practicing Licks is the worst thing

01:25:44 Harmonic Scale Practice 

01:34:52 Developing your own style

01:44:30 How do you make the process as efficient as possible